(Carrier Fee) Philadelphia, Pa, Aug 16, 1861. Octagonal datestamp on 3¢ red (U27) star die buff entire to Fort Pickens Fla. bearing 1¢ blue, type II (20), both cancelled by "OLD STAMPS / NOT RECOGNIZED" two-line handstamp, matching "Due 3" straightline; restored at right affecting indicia and the "P" of "Stamps", Very Fine appearance, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.

THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF THE PHILADELPHIA "OLD STAMPS / NOT RECOGNIZED" HANDSTAMP.

Prepaid postage to the South was not accepted after the 1861 exchange period. In Philadelphia, the exchange period for postal stationery was August 8-14, 1861. After this period, prior postal stationery issues would no longer be accepted for postage. Demonetization did not apply to the 1¢ carrier fee as shown by the usage here. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)

Est. $5,000-7,500

(Carrier Fee) Philadelphia, Pa, Sep 9, 1861. Cds with matching grid cancels tying 1¢ blue, type I (18) and 3¢ rose (65) on "The Union & Constitution" Flag red and blue patriotic design cover to Howard Pa., Extremely Fine and choice, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

A RARE DEMONETIZED USAGE OF THE 1¢ 1857 ISSUE TO PREPAY THE CARRIER FEE.

If old stamps were used to prepay the 1¢ carrier fee, demonetization did not apply as shown by the usage here. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500