3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Choice centering, affixed upside down and slightly overlapping top, tied by "Portland Me. Jan. 14, 1862" double-circle datestamp on red and blue Minuteman with Sword and U.S. Flag Patriotic cover to Jackson Me., stamp with corner crease from placement over edge and some frayed perforations, cover with tiny edge tears

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK ON A CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC COVER.

Accompanied by a broadside relating to the 1853 murder of Reuben Cozzens of Sherburne Mass., may or may not have originated with cover.

With 2009 P.F. certificate

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