1857 (circa) (Nov. 12) Foreign Origin to Washington D.C. via New York, cover bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by "New-York 'Paid' Nov. 12" cds, pencil "Due 3"; most of flap missing, Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. This New York "Paid" cds was a special postmark used on mail of foreign origin bearing U.S. stamps. Ashbrook states this cancel is quite rare on the 3¢ 1857 issue.Reference: Pictured in Ashbrook's book. $0 (Image)