The Graham Correspondence (including Scott 17)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 2070 |
 |
 12c Black (17).
Horizontal pair, large to ample margins with framelines all around, tied by
bold "Chicago Ill. Jul. 18, 1856" circular datestamp on cover to U.S.S.
Constellation at Spezzia, Sardinia, bold red "New-York Am. Pkt.
Jul. 19" and French transit datestamps, ms. due rate, transit and receiving
(Aug. 1856) backstamps, with copy of original enclosure, fresh and Very
Fine, scarce usage overpaying the 21c rate by 3c
(Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
2,100.00 |
| 2071 |
|
 3c Dull Red (11).
Horizontal strip of six and single, large margins to just in, tied by
well-struck "Chicago Ill. Sep. 8" circular datestamps on cover to U.S.
Ship Constellation at Spezzia, Sardinia, red "New York Am.
Packet Sep. 19" circular datestamp, 1855 French transit, ms. due rate,
transit and receiving backstamps, with copy of original enclosure, left
stamp slightly affected from placement at edge of cover, still Very Fine,
an attractive and rare franking to pay the 21c rate
(Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
2,300.00 |
| 2072 |
|
 12c Black, Diagonal Half Used
as 6c (17a). Bottom right half, large margins to just barely in, tied
across the cut by rim of San Francisco circular datestamp on buff cover
with Pacific Pioneer Daguerrean Gallery blue cameo corner card, to
Delhi N.Y., small adhesive stains at edges, Fine, one of the few 12c 1851
bisects known on corner card covers, this San Francisco daguerrean gallery
card is itself very rare (Image) |
2,500.00 |
2,100.00 |