Lot 1564
11-Blade Patent Cancel, duplexed with "Philadelphia Pa May 23 1863" cds ties 1¢ blue (63) with large bottom margin capture of "Engraved By" imprint, and 3¢ rose (65) on orange buff cover to Lieut. Col. at Fort Saratoga, Washington D.C., prepaid 1¢ carrier fee to the mails plus 3¢ postage, reverse with partial strike of U.S. Penny Mail carrier datestamp; 3¢ stamp possibly washed and reused illegally, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.Skinner-Eno No. PN-A 6 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $100