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[y1070]
Nice combination use of the 1 cent 1861 and 2 cent blackjack (#73) to pay first class postage on a New Haven CT
to New Milford CT cover. Pencil date of 1863 is viable but no contents to confirm. Double circle postmark; two strikes of fancy cancel (star of david or 6 pointed star); "care Washington stage" endorsement. Slight roughness at right from opening. $90

[3380]
1881 Coleville, Pennsylvania skull and crossbones
fancy cancel. Slightly irregular rubber handstamp CS with "McKean Co." at bottom; double rate cover with pair of 3 cent banknotes; mostly clear strike of skull and crossbones on right stamp. Sent to Meriden KS with wheel of fortune duplex receiver; reverse with extensive dealer notes. McKean County PA DPO, 1879-1907. SOLD