3¢ Dull Red, Type III (26), tied by grid cancel and "Philadelphia Pa. Dec. 17, 1863" circular datestamp on cover to the acting master of the blockader Calypso of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, via the Norfolk Navy Yard, mostly clear strike of "OLD STAMPS/NOT RECOGNIZED" two-line handstamp and "Due 6" for postage due, December 20 receipt docketing on back, some slight perf tip toning, small cover edge mends including one which barely touches the handstamp at top, Very Fine appearance, a scarce and desirable handstamped "Old Stamps Not Recognized" cover sent to a North Atlantic Squadron blockading vessel, ex Colson, Emerson and Haas, with 1976 P.F. certificate

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