Lot
539 
1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink. Vibrant true pigeon blood pink shade, tied on orange cover by brownish red segmented grid cancel & blue Woonsocket, R.I. cds to a member of the "4th Regt. Band R.I.V., Washington, D.C.", docketed on reverse "Received December 9th, 1861, No. 17 at Camp California near Alexandria, Va.", Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful and rare cover; with 1996 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 64a Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $1,700