Lot
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U.S. Penny Mail, Phila. Pa., C, Oct 9, octagon stationer carrier datestamp on reverse of cover with red and blue patriotic "Our Army and Navy Forever!" design on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 9, 1862" cds to Boston Mass., design repeated in blue inside with some paper removed to show; light overall toning, F.-V.F.; with 1999 P.F. certificate. Estimate $200 - 300.
Station "C" origin is confirmed by the Penny Mail octagon backstamp was in the Northwestern District, located in Spring Garden. Illustrated in "The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-1867" by Don Evans on page 285, fig. 14-51.
Realized: $1,800