1857-60 Issue: continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Cat# |
Lot Description |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 1471 |
C |
35 |
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Horizontal pair and single, tied by bold grids,
matching "Saratoga Springs N.Y. Dec. 29" cds on cover to Dresden,
Germany, New York 7c credit ds, R. stamp also tied by red boxed "Aachen
Franco", receiving backstamp, fresh and Very Fine |
$ 100 |
| 1472 |
C |
35 |
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Four singles, tied by "Bangor Me. Jul. 17"
datestamps on legal-size cover to Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, some light
toning at T. and R., reduced at L., still Very Fine |
$ 70 |
| 1475 |
C |
36b |
12c Black, Plate 3 (36b). Horizontal pair, well-centered, tied by
"Cincinnati O. Apr. 27" double-circle duplex cancels on light blue folded
letter to Dublin, Ireland, red "19" credit also ties stamps, receiving
backstamp, some slight wear, Very Fine, ex Lehman |
$ 375 |
| 1476 |
C |
36 |
12c Black (36). Horizontal pair, tied by "New Orleans La. Apr. 13, 1858"
cds on folded cover to Manchester, England, red "19" credit hs, Boston
transit and receiving backstamps, R. stamp s.e. at R. and barely affected from
placement at edge of cover, appears fresh and Fine, with 1986 Brettl
certificate |
$ 160 |
| 1477 |
C |
37 |
24c Gray Lilac (37). Very well-centered, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26) and tied by Boston "Paid" in grid, red "Boston Paid 24 Apr. 17" cds on
cover to Rome, Italy, both stamps also tied by ms. marking, 3c stamp
additionally tied by boxed "P.D." hs, receiving backstamp, an Extremely Fine
and choice cover, ex Baker |
$ 2,200 |
| 1478 |
C |
37 |
24c Gray Lilac (37). Tied by red grid, matching "New York May 18 3"
credit ds on Standing Zouave with Flag Patriotic cover to
England, London transit, receiving backstamp, some edge wear, tear at T.
and L., still appears Fine, rare usage ppears Fine, rare usage |
$ 625 |
| 1480 |
C |
38 |
30c Orange (38). Cancelled by red grid and tied by matching "N. York Br.
Pkt. Paid Nov. 7" cds on light green cover to Palermo, Sicily, stamp
also tied by boxed "P.D." hs, ms. magenta credit crossed out and re-rated,
transit and receiving markings, barely reduced at T. and missing part of
backflap, Very Fine, attractive usage |
$ 1,700 |
| 1481 |
C |
38 |
30c Orange (38). Tied by bold "New Orleans La. Aug. 21, 1860" cds on
blue 1860 folded letter to France, stamp also tied by red "New Paid York
6 Aug. 25" ds, small red boxed "PD" and receiving backstamps, light horizontal
file fold, Fine |
$ 1,100 |
| 1482 |
C |
38 |
30c Orange (38). Horizontal pair, tied by grid, red "New Paid York 48
Jun. 5" cds on blue 1861 folded cover to Lyon, France, sender's hs,
stamps also tied by red "P.D." hs, transit and receiving backstamps, fresh and
Very Fine quadruple-rate cover |
$ 2,400 |
| 1483 |
C |
38 |
30c Orange (38). Used with 5c Brown, Ty. I (29) and 10c Green, Ty. V
(35), tied by grids, matching "Washington D.C. Sep. 20, 1860" cds on cover
to Paris, France, red "New Paid York Sep. 22 9" transit ds, octagonal
French transit also ties stamps, receiving backstamps, cover expertly repaired
mostly at edges, some overall toning, appears Fine |
$ 675 |
1861-66 Issue - 1c-3c:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Cat# |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 1484 |
C |
63 var |
1c Deep Blue (63a). Rich color, tied by red New York Carrier ds
on locally addressed cover, octagonal "U.S. Mail 4 P.M. Delivery" hs, fresh and
Very Fine |
$ 130 |
| 1485 |
C |
63 |
1c Deep Blue (63a). Rich color, tied by octagonal "U.S. Penny Mail
Phila. Pa. Apr. 5" datestamp on immaculate buff cover addressed locally, date
also in ms., barely reduced at R., fresh and Very Fine, with 1998 P.F.
certificate |
$ 160 |
| 1486 |
C |
63 |
1c Blue (63). Used with 10c Green (68) and tied by grids, matching
"New-York Jun. 17, 1863" double-circle ds on small mourning cover to
Caledonia, Canada West, fresh and Very Fine, scarce carrier fee plus 10c
rate, ex Dos Passos |
$ 500 |
| 1487 |
C |
64 |
3c Pink (64). Beautifully centered, rich color, tied by diamond of dots
cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Sep. 21, 1861" cds on small cover to
Pottsville Pa., fresh and Extremely Fine Gem |
$ 900 |
| 1488 |
C |
64 |
3c Pink (64). Cancelled by bold grid, matching "Pottsville Pa. Oct. 26,
1861" cds on red & blue Eagle and Shield Patriotic cover to Yardleyville
Pa., some toning and edge tears, appears Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate |
$ 325 |
| 1489 |
C |
64 |
3c Pink (64). S.e. at R., tied by bold "Paid" hs on embossed hotel
corner card cover to N. Orange N.J., red "Boston Mass. Oct. 5" double-circle
ds, stamp has small tear at T., few small insect nibblings at L. of cover,
appears Very Fine |
$ 75 |
| 1490 |
C |
64b |
3c Rose Pink (64b). Fresh color, well-centered, cancelled by neat dotted
grids cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Aug. 28, 1861" cds on buff cover to
Bristol Pa., an Extremely Fine and choice cover |
$ 210 |
| 1491 |
C |
65 |
3c Rose (65). Tied by strike of "Cincinnati & Louisville R.R. May
15" cds on insurance company corner card cover to Carrollton Ky., slightly
reduced at L., Very Fine |
$ 95 |
| 1492 |
C |
65 |
3c Rose (65). Tied by bold strike of Anchor fancy cancel,
matching "Cooperstown N.Y. Jul 5" double-circle ds on cover to military address
in Washington D.C., Very Fine |
$ 210 |
| 1493 |
C |
65 |
3c Rose (65). Horizontal strip of five, natural s.e. at R., tied by
boldly struck circle of wedges cancels on cover addressed to "American
Restaurant, Universal Exposition" in Paris, France, red New York 12c
credit ds also ties strip, small red boxed "PD", June 1867 French transit,
Paris and Universal Exposition backstamps, Very Fine |
$ 325 |
| 1494 |
C |
65 |
3c Rose (65). Tied by bold grid, matching "Barnesville O. Sep. 1" cds on
illustrated circus wagon corner card cover to Harrisburgh Ind., with
original 1862-dated enclosure, some edge wear affects T. of stamp, still a Fine
and unusual subject |
$ 220 |
| 1495 |
C |
26 |
3c Dull Red (26). Vertical pair and strip of three, tied by red grid and
matching "New York Paid 3 Aug. 17" cds on 1861 cover to Paris, France,
with red and blue Patriotic Flag label at left, transit and receiving
backstamps, Very Fine, an attractive usage |
$ 2,000 |
Civil War Patriotics:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Cat# |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 1497 |
C |
63 |
1c Blue (63). Used with 3c Rose (65) and cancelled by boxed "Paid" hs on
History of "The Stars & Stripes" Patriotic cover with printed address
for Regiment Mass. Volunteers in Washington D.C., red "Boston Mass. Sep. 12"
double-circle ds, slightly reduced at left and some faint toning at top,
otherwise Very Fine |
$ 1,000 |
| 1498 |
C |
65 |
3c Rose (65). Tied by "Baltimore Md. Mar. 14" cds on Magnus U.S. Navy
Yard and Sailor Patriotic cover, some edge wear affects 3c stamp, Fine |
$ 575 |
| 1499 |
C |
Eagle & Shield |
3c Rose (65). Tied by "Washington D.C. Aug. 13, 1862" cds on Magnus
Eagle & Shield and View of Georgetown Patriotic cover to Troy N.Y., barely
reduced at left, Very Fine |
$ 850 |
| 1500 |
C |
Liberty & Flag |
3c Rose (65). Tied by indistinct cds on Magnus Michigan Loyal State
Patriotic cover to Albany N.Y., trivial edge wear, fresh and Very Fine |
$ 600 |
| 1501 |
C |
Pennsylvania |
3c Rose (65). Tied by "Alexandria Va. Dec. 5" cds on Magnus
Pennsylvania Loyal State cover to Reynoldsville C.H. Pa., Very Fine |
$ 475 |
| 1502 |
C |
Liberty, Flag |
3c Rose (65). Tied by target and "Washington D.C. Mar. 31, 1864" cds on
multicolored Magnus Liberty, Flag & Shield Patriotic cover to Meadville
Pa., slightly reduced at right, some slight edge wear, stamp torn at bottom,
Fine |
$ 800 |
| 1503 |
C |
|
3c Rose (65). Trimmed at right, perf faults, tied by "Memphis Ten."
double-circle ds on Morton Rifles 34th Indiana Regt. Patriotic in red on
yellow, to Hookstown Ten., slightly reduced at right, minor edge tears and
soiling, otherwise Fine |
$ 325 |
| 1504 |
C |
65 |
3c Rose (65). Well-centered, tied by "Sandy Hook Md. Jul. 11" cds on
Howell's Patriotic cover to Rileyville Pa., barely reduced at R.,
Extremely Fine |
$ 30 |
| 1505 |
C |
Flag |
Flag. Red and blue design on 3c Star Die entire, cancelled by "Canton
N.Y. May 16, 1861" cds to Chicago Ill., slightly reduced at right, Very Fine |
$ 240 |
| 1506 |
C |
Missouri Patriotics |
Missouri Patriotics. 55, all used, wide range of designs and town
markings, minor faults, most are Fine-Very Fine |
$ 1,900 |
| 1507 |
C |
Patriotics, ILL |
Illinois Patriotics. 25, all used, wide range of designs incl. Illinois
Loyal to the Union, few faults, most appear Fine-Very Fine |
$ 850 |
| 1508 |
C |
Union Patriotics |
Union Patriotics. Album of 20 attractively mounted patriotics, range of
subjects and designs with many quite colorful, some faults, many are Fine-Very
Fine, an interesting group |
$ 1,000 |
| 1509 |
C |
Patriotics |
Patriotics. Three covers, first is Lincoln campaign cover from first
campaign, second bears illustrated figure of Hope, third bears horse and rider
and slogan, each bearing 3c Red (65) with different cancels, mixed condition,
appear Fine |
$ 200 |
1861-66 Issue:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Cat# |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 1510 |
C |
67 |
5c Buff (67). Tied by bold strike of Boston "Paid" grid on blue 1862
folded letter to Calcutta, India, red "London FE 24, 1862" and boxed
"Calcutta Steam Letter" indicating 1sh4p due backstamps, ms. rating, trivial
edge wear slightly affects stamp, Fine |
$ 150 |
| 1512 |
C |
67 |
5c Buff (67). Used with 10c Dark Green (68a) and tied by cogwheel,
matching "San Francisco Cal. Mar. 6, 1862" double-circle ds on folded letter
to France, red "New Paid York 6 Apr. 12" credit ds, French transits
incl. red boxed "P.D.", receiving backstamps, 5c stamp faint bend in margin,
Very Fine, ex Rohloff |
$ 1,350 |
| 1513 |
C |
68 |
10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by segmented cork, matching "San Francisco
Cal. Nov. 23" cds on 10c Yellow Green entire (U40) to Elmira N.Y., red
"CHINA AND JAPAN STEAM SERVICE" oval hs, the entire cancelled by "X"
handstamp typically found on mail originating in Japan, endorsed "Per
China/Via San Francisco", some slight toning around stamp, slightly reduced
at L., a Very Fine and very rare usage, carried aboard the P.M.S.S. Co.'s ship
China which arrived in San Francisco on Nov. 22, 1868 after 22 days in
transit from Yokohama |
$ 1,250 |
| 1514 |
C |
68 |
10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by rosette, matching "San Francisco Cal. May
19" cds on small cover to Auburn N.Y., red "CHINA AND JAPAN STEAM
SERVICE" oval hs, reduced at left, Fine and rare usage, carried aboard the
P.M.S.S. Co.'s steamer New York which arrived in San Francisco on May
18, 1868 after 20 days in transit from Yokohama |
$ 1,150 |
| 1516 |
C |
68a |
10c Dark Green (68a). Two singles, tied by intricate and unusual cork hs
on cover to Amoy, China, ms. "8" which has been crossed out also ties
one stamp, apparent change of mind as "8" due marking reinstated, ms.
"Pacific Mail/Via San Francisco/& Hong Kong", neat "Hong Kong Oc. 5,
1867" receiving backstamp, docketing at L. of "Dated Aug. 9/67"
indicates very long transit time, some edge toning and edge wear, appears Fine,
interesting cover |
$ 300 |
| 1517 |
C |
68 |
10c Yellow Green (68). Vertical pair, used with 1c Blue (63) and
cancelled by small segmented cork, matching "Wilkesbarre Pa. Feb. 23" cds on
small cover to Madrid, Spain, red New York 12c credit ds also ties
stamps, French transit, red "4R" hs, some toning, Fine |
$ 260 |
| 1519 |
C |
68 |
10c Yellow Green (68). Two singles, used with 1c Blue (63), s.e. at T.
and tied by neat grids on 1862 folded address sheet to Amsterdam,
Holland, bold red "N. York Am. Pkt. Paid Sep. 13" cds, endorsed "Pr.
Str. Bremen/pr. Open Mail via Ostend", London and receiving backstamps,
file fold clear of stamps, some slight cover toning, Very Fine |
$ 350 |
| 1521 |
C |
69 |
12c Black (69). Well-centered, tied by quartered cork, purple "Lynn Ma.
Paid Feb. 7" cds on cover to Liverpool, England, Boston transit, receiving
backstamp, Extremely Fine, the stamp is a Gem |
$ 75 |
| 1523 |
C |
69 |
12c Black (69). Block of four, tied by targets, matching "Milford N.H.
Mar. 27" double-circle ds on courthouse cover to Edinburgh, Scotland, Boston
transit, receiving backstamp, some edge wear and tears, file fold affects R.
stamps, otherwise Fine, rare block on cover |
$ 100 |
| 1524 |
C |
70 |
24c Red Lilac (70). Intense distinctive shade and rich color, used with
3c Rose (65) and tied by bold "Paid" in grid, red "Boston Apr. 15 Paid 24" cds
on blue 1862 folded letter to Rome, Italy, boxed "P.D." hs, receiving
backstamp, some slight toning around 3c stamp, light file fold clear of stamps,
Very Fine, with 1983 P.F. certificate |
$ 220 |
| 1525 |
C |
70 |
24c Red Lilac (70). Used with 10c Yellow Green (68) and tied by hs,
matching "Elmira N.Y. Feb. 4" cds on yellow cover to Valparaiso, Chile,
red "24" credit obliterated by matching segmented cork and re-rated to "12"
cents credit, some edge wear, Fine |
$ 650 |
| 1527 |
C |
70 |
24c Red Lilac (70). Well-centered, tied by "Paid" hs, matching
"Greenbush N.H. Jul. 14" cds on small cover to Liverpool, England, receiving
backstamp, fresh and Very Fine |
$ 75 |
| 1528 |
C |
70a |
24c Brown Lilac (70a). Vertical pair, tied by unusual target cancels on
1864 cover to Manchester, England, red Dec. New York transit, receiving
ds, cover bit heavily restored, still almost Fine |
$ 110 |
| 1531 |
C |
70b |
24c Steel Blue (70b). Well-centered, used with L. margin vertical pair
of 3c Rose (65) and tied by magenta ms. "Caledonia O. June 30" pmk. with
matching "Paid 30" on back of cover to Germany, New York Br. Pkt. 7c
credit ds, boxed "Aachen Franco" hs, various backstamps, B. 3c stamp torn at
R., otherwise Fine-Very Fine |
$ 300 |
| 1532 |
C |
71 |
30c Orange (71). Bright color, tied by bold grid, matching "Lancaster
Pa. Sep. 12, 1861" double-circle ds also ties stamp on cover to Paris,
France, matching "Paid" with "30" in magenta, New York and Havre transits,
receiving backstamp, Very Fine early usage |
$ 350 |
| 1534 |
C |
71 |
30c Orange (71). Tied by segmented cork on tissue paper cover to
Shanghai, China, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 27 Paid Jan. 26" cds, endorsed
"French closed mail" and with French transits incl. boxed "P.D.", 1864
usage, minor repairs, appears Very Fine |
$ 250 |
| 1542 |
C |
71 |
30c Orange (71). Used with 10c Yellow Green and 5c Brown (68,
76), tied by large segmented cork on cover to Bombay, India, red
"Boston Br. Pkt. 40 2 Aug." cds, 1865 London transit, receiving backstamp, 5c
s.e. at L., 30c slightly affected from placement at edge of cover, appears Very
Fine, rare paying the 45c rate for over -1/4oz. via Marseilles, ex Rohloff |
$ 1,400 |
| 1545 |
C |
73 |
2c Black (73). Huge margins incl. left sheet margin (L. perfs in), deep
shade, tied by "Erie Pa. Oct. 7" duplex cds and cork on buff cover, locally
addressed, fresh and Very Fine |
$ 45 |
| 1546 |
C |
73 |
2c Black (73). Well-centered, tied by neat "Philadelphia Pa. Jul. 15,
1863" cds on locally addressed cover, barely reduced at L., the stamp is
Extremely Fine, early date |
$ 525 |
| 1547 |
C |
73 |
2c Black (73). Horizontal pair, tied by neat targets, matching
"Washington D.C. May 31, 1864" double-circle ds on cover to Burlington Vt.,
with original enclosure (soldier's letter home), few light toned spots, Very
Fine |
$ 210 |
| 1550 |
C |
73 |
2c Black (73). Two, used with two 12c Black (69) and tied by grids,
matching Pittsburgh Pa. Oct. 5" double-circle ds on cover to Germany,
New York and blue boxed "Aachen Franco" transits, receiving backstamp, some
edge wear not affecting stamps, slight toning at stamp edges, Fine |
$ 525 |
| 1551 |
C |
73a |
2c Black, Diagonal Half Used as 1c (73a). Well-centered, cancelled by
pen strokes and faintly tied at B.R., on yellow cover to Albany, N.Y., light
strike of "Huntsville" cds with day in ms., with original enclosure, Extremely
Fine |
$ 200 |
| 1552 |
C |
75 |
5c Red Brown (75). Rich color, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jul. 20, 1863"
cds, second strike at L., on blue folded letter to Halifax, Nova Scotia,
neat "CTS 10" hs, Boston and receiving backstamps, fresh and Very Fine |
$ 325 |
| 1553 |
|
75 |
5c Red Brown (75). Rich color, used with 10c Green (68) and tied by
"Philadelphia Pa. Apr. 4, 1862" cds on cover front only to Hannover,
Germany, some edge wear, still appears Very Fine, ex Walter Hubbard |
$ 350 |
| 1554 |
C |
76 |
5c Brown (76). Tied by segmented cork, matching "New-York Aug. 2"
double-circle ds on light blue folded letter to Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Boston and receiving backstamps, additional "Cts. 10" hs, fresh and Very Fine |
$ 105 |
| 1556 |
C |
76 |
5c Brown (76). Three singles, tied slightly overlapping by quartered
corks on 1866 folded cover to Paris, France, red "New Paid York 12 Sep.
8" cds, French transit, the R. stamp in at R., others are Very Fine |
$ 110 |
| 1561 |
C |
78 |
24c Lilac (78). Rich color, tied by bold strike of target, matching
"Oberlin O. Aug. 13, 1864" double-circle ds on cover to London, England,
New York transit and receiving ds, slightly reduced at L., fresh and Very Fine |
$ 105 |
| 1562 |
C |
78a |
24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Tied by blue grid on cover to London and
forwarded to St. Petersburg, Russia, light strike of New York cds, blue
"Aus England per Aachen Franco" hs, May 26, 1866 London transit and "P.D." in
oval, few edge tears, still a Fine and very unusual usage, ex Hyzen |
$ 300 |
| 1563 |
C |
78b |
24c Dark Gray (78b). Cancelled by barred oval hs, used on yellow
cover to London, England, neat "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 18" originating
cds, ms. 2sh due, 1865 receiving backstamps, few filing holes, a Very Fine and
interesting cover |
$ 110 |
| 1565 |
C |
78b |
24c Gray (78b). Block of three, tied by grids and light strike of red
Philadelphia cds on corner card cover to London, England, red "London
Paid 21 Ju. 64" cds, stamps with few toned spots and expert repairs, still
appears almost Fine, ex Hyzen |
$ 210 |
1867-68 Grilled Issue:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Cat# |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 1568 |
C |
87 |
2c Black, E. Grill (87). Used with 10c Green, E. Grill (89), each tied
by strike of Leaf cancel on 1868 cover to Whitby, Yorkshire, England, red "New
York Paid All Jul. 30" cds, London transit, receiving backstamp, fresh and Very
Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate |
$ 180 |
| 1569 |
C |
89 |
10c Green, E. Grill, F. Grill (89, 96). Two covers: both are to
Demerara, British Guiana, first bearing two singles of 10c E. Grill tied by
"New-York May 7" duplexes on 1868 folded letter, second bears single 10c F.
Grill, s.e. at L., tied by "New-York Dec. 23" cds on 1868 folded letter, both
have St. Thomas transit backstamps, few faults, still a Fine pair of covers
showing single and double rate to an unusual destination |
$ 400 |
| 1570 |
C |
91 |
15c Black, E. Grill (91). Tied by large cork cancel on cover to
Bremen, Germany, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Jul. 18" cds, Cologne
transit, receiving backstamp, some edge tears at T. from opening, Fine, with
1995 P.F. certificate |
$ 100 |
| 1571 |
C |
93 |
2c Black, F. Grill (93). Two, used with vertical pair of 3c Red, F.
Grill (94), all are cancelled by quartered corks, matching "Bergen Point N.J.
Oct. 24" cds on yellow cover to Dresden, Germany, New York Paid All hs,
receiving backstamp, some edge wear, one 2c stamp light crease and the other
single short perf, Fine-Very Fine |
$ 130 |
| 1573 |
C |
98 |
15c Black, F. Grill (98). Well-centered, tied by bold grid of rectangles
cancel on 1869 cover to Paris, France, red "Pawtucket R.I. Dec. 7"
double-circle ds, red New York 6c credit ds with month inverted, forwarded with
France 10c Bistre on Yellowish (32), tied by diamond of dots cancel,
French transits, the 10c stamp has tiny piece missing at B., still Very Fine
and rare combination franking, ex Ishikawa |
$ 750 |
| 1574 |
C |
98 |
15c Black, F. Grill (98). Tied by rosette cancel on cover to Paris,
France, light strike of New York 6c credit ds, fresh and Very Fine, ex
Krug, signed Ashbrook |
$ 130 |
| 1575 |
C |
98 |
15c Black, F. Grill (98). Horizontal pair, tied by large segmented corks
and red "New Paid York 12 May 27" cds on 1868 folded address sheet to Paris,
France, blue French transit also ties pair, some overall wear, still Very
Fine and early usage of the 15c F. Grill |
$ 125 |
| 1576 |
C |
99 |
24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Used with 10c Yellow Green, F. Grill
(96), cancelled by circle of wedges, matching "New Bedford Mass. Jun. 9" cds
ties 10c stamp, on 1869 cover to Singapore, red transit also ties both
stamps, London transit, ms. "24" credit and "1d" hs, receiving backstamp,
slightly reduced at right VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY SCARCE USAGE OF THE
24-CENT F. GRILL AND ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USAGES OF THIS STAMP TO
SINGAPORE. Signed Ashbrook. Ex Ishikawa |
$ 625 |
1869 Pictorial Issue:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Cat# |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 1577 |
C |
112 |
1c Buff (112). Centered to R. and showing almost full arrow at L.,
cancelled by cork hs on unusual triangular cover to street address, short perf
at R. not mentioned on certificate, otherwise Fine, with 1997 P.F. certificate |
$ 210 |
| 1578 |
C |
112 |
1c Buff (112). Well-centered, tied by cork, matching "West Chester Pa.
Feb. 2" cds on cover addressed locally, slightly reduced at R., Very Fine, ex
Gibson |
$ 80 |
| 1579 |
C |
113 |
2c Brown (113). Well-centered, tied by smudge fingerprint on unsealed
cover to Thompsontown, Pa., Philadelphia corner card, fresh and Very Fine,
unusual cancelling device probably used due to large volume of circulars |
$ 65 |
| 1580 |
C |
113 |
2c Brown (113). Horizontal pair, tied by segmented corks, red "New York
N.Y. Feb. 26" cds on blue 1870 folded letter to France, G.B. accountacny
hs, French due marking, various backstamps, file fold clear of stamps, Fine |
$ 350 |
| 1581 |
C |
114 |
3c Ultramarine (114). Well-centered, cancelled by well-struck blue
Negative Star, matching "Lisbon N.H. Jun. 29" cds on cover to Manchester,
N.H., 1869 company handstamp at L., missing part of backflap, fresh and
Extremely Fine, ex Paige, Krug |
$ 130 |
| 1582 |
C |
114 |
3c Ultramarine (114). Four singles, tied by hs, red "Boston Paid Nov. 4"
cds on buff cover to London, England, London receiving ds (17 Nov.
1869), one 3c stamp s.e. at one side, Fine and unusual franking |
$ 200 |
| 1583 |
C |
114 |
3c Ultramarine (114). Two singles, used with 10c Yellow Green (68) and
2c Buff (113), tied by targets, matching indistinct N.H. cds on registered
cover to Boyelton Vt., slightly reduced at L., Fine and colorful franking, ex
Herzog |
$ 575 |
| 1584 |
C |
115 |
6c Ultramarine (115). Tied by grid, matching "Ogdensburg N.Y. Sep. 22"
cds on pharmacist's yellow corner card cover to Melbourne, Canada, with
advertisement on back, receiving backstamp, slight toning around a few perf
tips, Very Fine |
$ 180 |
| 1585 |
C |
115 |
6c Ultramarine (115). Tied by target, matching "Oak Park Ill. Jan. 10"
cds on 1871 cover to Montreal, Quebec, receiving backstamp, reduced at
L., Very Fine, illustrated in Brookman |
$ 190 |
| 1586 |
C |
115 |
6c Ultramarine (115). Tied by target, matching "Oak Park Ill. Feb. 14"
cds on cover to Montreal, Quebec, reduced at R. and few small edge
tears, appears Fine |
$ 200 |
| 1587 |
C |
116 |
10c Yellow (116). Tied by circle of wedges, matching "Washington D.C.
Jun. 8" cds on cover to Koenigsberg, Germany, red "New York Paid All
Direct Jun. 11" cds, boxed "Bremen Franco" hs, receiving backstamp, fresh and
Very Fine |
$ 650 |
| 1590 |
C |
116 |
10c Yellow (116). Tied by neat target, matching "Columbus O. Apr. 26"
double-circle ds on cover to Germany, red "New York Paid All Direct Apr.
30" cds, boxed "Bremen Franco" hs, receiving backstamp, light vertical file
fold at L., Very Fine |
$ 220 |
| 1591 |
C |
116 |
10c Yellow (116). Tied by quartered cork, matching light strike of
Pittsburgh Pa. cds on cover to Paris, France, New York transit, 16
decimes due marking, slight edge tears, still Very Fine |
$ 85 |
| 1592 |
C |
116 |
10c Yellow (116). Tied by Clover cancel, red "New York Paid All Direct
Dec. 23" cds on cover to Carlsruhe, Germany, boxed "Aachen Franco",
receiving backstamp, 10c stamp small crease at R., otherwise Very Fine, signed
Ashbrook |
$ 230 |
| 1593 |
C |
116 |
10c Yellow (116). Tied by circular cancel, matching "Camptonville Cal.
Apr. 5" double-circle ds on yellow 1871 cover to France, New York and
London transits, receiving backstamp, slight edge wear incl. cover with slight
horizontal crease at B., part of address crossed out, Fine and late usage, with
1998 P.F. certificate |
$ 130 |
| 1594 |
C |
117 |
12c Green (117). Used with 3c Ultramarine (114), tied slightly
overlapping by segmented corks and red "New Paid York 6 Dec. 1" with month slug
inverted on cover to Paris, France, blue Calais transit also ties 12c
stamp, Fine |
$ 525 |
| 1595 |
C |
117 |
12c Green (117). Well-centered, tied by blue Star fancy cancel,
magenta "Phila. Paid All May 4" cds on cover to Manchester, England,
receiving backstamp, with original enclosure, missing part of backflap causing
few small tears at T. edge of cover, still the stamp is an Extremely Fine Gem,
ex Gibson |
$ 400 |
| 1596 |
C |
119 |
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Tied by quartered cork, indistinct red
Paid All Direct cds on blue folded cover to Zurich, Switzerland, Oct.
1869 receiving backstamp, fresh and Very Fine |
$ 900 |
| 1597 |
C |
119 |
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Centered to B., used with 3c Ultramarine
(114) on light yellow cover to France, "New 18 York Sep. 15" debit ds,
marked "16" dec. due and "INSUFFICIENTLY PAID", French transits and
receiving backstamps, some slight overall wear, still a Fine and interesting
usage |
$ 1,000 |
| 1598 |
C |
119 |
15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II (119). Cancelled by pen strokes and used on
registered 3c Pink entire to Ypsilanti, Mich., bearing "Pinckney Mich. Feb. 19"
cds, ms. registry number, stamp torn, opened roughly at R. barely affecting
indicia, slight edge wear, still Fine |
$ 160 |