3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Radiant color in the true Pigeon Blood Pink shade, tied by well-struck "Brownfield Me. Nov. 13, 1861" circular datestamp with day in manuscript on cover to North Chesterville Me., tiny cover tear at top well away from stamp

VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 3-CENT PIGEON BLOOD PINK, WITH PHENOMENAL COLOR AS FRESH AS THE DAY IT WAS PRINTED.

A review of Pigeon Blood Pink covers shows that a majority were used in September thru November of 1861 (earliest documented use is August 21, 1861).

With 1992 P.F. certificate.

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