1863, 2¢ black, Vertical Bisect, Used As Part of 3¢ Rate. Left half of stamp with 2 ¢ black, single slightly overlapping, on cover to Easton, Pa., target canceled tying at right, matching "Reedsville, Pa., Nov 15" cds alongside, 1866 date docketing, Very Fine, a choice bisect usage and one of two known from correspondence, the other illustrated in Lane (pg. 22), ex Allen; with 1958 and 1997 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 73d  $2,000. $0 (Image)

1863, 2¢ black, Vertical Bisect, Used As Part of 3¢ Rate. Right half of stamp in pair with single on cover to Birmingham, Conn., canceled and tied across bisect by target handstamps with matching "New Preston, Conn., Jan 17" cds; cover reduced at right, Very Fine and scarce; with 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73d+73  $2,000. $0 (Image)