Philadelphia Pa. Aug 23 1861, octagonal datestamp on 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire bearing 1¢ blue (63) tied by matching circular grid cancel to Parkersville Pa., manuscript 1861 docketing at top, Very Fine and early use, ex-Christian, James E. Lee. Scott No. 63  Estimate $500 - 750. Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 154, fig. 9-5. Both the stamp and stamped envelope are from the new issues, and this cover was used during the six day exchange period. At Philadelphia, the envelopes were put on sale August 8, 1861 and postage stamps were available on August 19, with a six-day exchange period following. This cover was mailed only two days after the earliest documented use on Aug. 21st 1861. $0 (Image)