1857, 3¢ dull red & 1861, 3¢ pink, combination franking on blue folded cover tied by "New-York Oct 3, 1861" duplex to New London Conn. at two-times the 3¢ letter rate; file fold affects 3¢ pink, Very Fine and unusual franking. Scott No. 26 + 64  Estimate $300 - 400. For a brief period of time, both the old 1857 Issue and the new 1861 were allowed to be used legitimately on cover. The 1857 issue was demonetized and no longer accepted in New York City for postage in October 1861. $0 (Image)