(Usages) 3¢ Orange Brown, Type II, Two Vertical Pairs, positions 83/93L2E, 88/98L2E, rich colors, top pair with vertical pre-printing paper fold, tied by "Philadelphia, Pa., Dec 21" cds's on 1851 cover to Astoria, Oregon Territory; cover with some light edge wear, Very Fine, an attractive and rare double 6¢ Pacific coast rate usage. Scott No. 10A  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

(Usages) 3¢ Orange Brown, Type II, Two Vertical Pairs, positions 84/94L2E, 79/89L2E, rich colors, tied by blue grid handstamps on 1851 cover to Astoria, Oregon Territory, matching "Philadelphia, Pa., Dec 8" cds; cover with light edge wear and some staining in address panel, F.-V.F. Scott No. 10A  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)