"Lincoln" and Stars, fancy negative cancel duplexed with "Albany N.Y. Oct 2" cds ties 1863, 24¢ lilac on piece addressed to Birmingham, England, partial "New York 'Paid 19' Oct 4" exchange cds in red, reverse with "Birmingham OC 16 '65" arrival cds, small stamp flaws, still a Very Fine and unique strike of this Lincoln cancel on the 24¢ value. Scott No. 78. Skinner-Eno No. LC-NP 15  Estimate $500 - 750. It was originally believed that this cancel was circa 1866, but this piece with arrival year proves that it was produced in 1865 after Lincoln's assassination. $0 (Image)