cover 1860 (17 Mar.) wrapper (opened-out) to Washington D.C., marked "p. Newspaper" at lower left and signed "Franklin Pierce" at top, bearing 1d. rose-red tied by light "A05", showing red crayon "2" with clear despatch double-arc d.s. on reverse. A very rare franking illustrating the legitimate newspaper rate. B.P.A. Certificate (1993). Photo

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cover 1860 (17 Mar.) wrapper (opened-out) to Washington D.C., marked "p. Newspaper" at lower left and signed "Franklin Pierce" at top, bearing 1d. rose-red tied by light "A05", showing red crayon "2" with clear despatch double-arc d.s. on reverse. A very rare franking illustrating the legitimate newspaper rate. B.P.A. Certificate (1993). Photo