#26, Old Stamps Not Recognized cover w/ letter, Philly Start Price USD 4,500.00 Current Price USD 4,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 Location Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico See more about '#26, Old Stamps Not Recognized cover w/ letter, Philly' Description   Old Stamps Not Recognized two line handstamp and "Due 3" on "Soldier's Reading-Room" imprint cover with 3c Dull Red (#26, pen cancel) at right, Philadelphia December 20 1862 postmark, good original 2 page letter on "Soldier's Reading-Room" imprint stationery mentions: I am waiting for my discharge .... John was killed at the battle of Antietam now he is gone I do not care about going back father wants me to come home for he wants one boy left. I have been playing the fife for the guard ...    Offered by Richard Frajola (email covers@rfrajola.com). Always fine classic era postal history available.  I have been in the stamp and postal history auction business full time since 1968. Please visit the about me page to learn about my credentials for selling philatelic material.  10 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. Domestic Postage By Priority Mail $6.   Place a Bid!