Lot
611 
Santa Fe, N.M., May 27, Type 6 cds on 1861 light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by matching circular grid cancel to Bristol R.I., docketed "Charles H. Alden, Santa Fe, May 26th 1861" at left (See website for images), Very Fine, ex-Chase.Estimate $300 - 400.
The type 6 postmark that was in use over a long period of time February 1853 to as late as 1863.
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