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Sale 97: The Westpex Sale

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Civil War Postal History

Lot 2020    

Columbus Ohio 1861 Issue and Demonetization, two Columbus covers, Aug. 20th 1861 use of 3¢ rose pink #64b on faulty cover on the first day new stamps available in Columbus (2004 PFC); and Aug. 23rd 1861 use of 3¢ #26 (faded) used during exchange period of Aug. 22, 1861 to Aug. 27th after which old stamps no longer accepted, Fine pair, ex-R. Graham.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

When the first supply of 1861 stamps was received at a post office, postmaster also received instructions to place a notice in local or area newspapers that the new stamps would be exchanged, value for value, for a period of six days. After that, the old (1857 Issue) stamps would no longer be accepted on letters mailed at that post office as valid for postage.

Realized: $140

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