1863, 2¢ black, Strip of Three. Cork canceled and tied by "New Orleans, La., Jun 7" cds on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to New York City; few sealed cover tears and missing most of backflap, F.-V.F., a scarce triple rate usage. Scott No. 73+U58  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black, Strip of Three. Tied by two strikes of straight line "Paid" handstamps on cover to Barnesville, O., matching "Johnsons Ranch, C al., Feb 5" cds alongside; slight cover soiling, otherwise Very Fine, a rare Blackjack usage from this small mountain camp along the overland route, ex Jessup, Allen & Metzger, illustrated in Lane; with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black, Strip of Three. Some separation, center stamp with margin nick at lower left, tied by cogwheel cancels on double rate cover to Lowville, N.Y., matching "San Francisco, Cal., Apr 21, 1864" cds, "Per St. Louis Via Panama" endorsement at top; minor cover toning above stamps, Very Fine, ex Jessup. Scott No. 73  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)