D. O. Blood & Co. continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 1304° |
 |
 5c Red Brown (1). Large
margins to in at left, tied by light strike of blue Philadelphia circular
datestamp and used with D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black,
"For the Post Office" (15L9), large to huge margins incl. part of
adjoining stamp at left, "tied" by vertical fold, on folded cover to New
Holland Pa., March 22, 1848 docketing on back, ms. "Paid 5" at center, some
overall wear, still Fine, exceedingly rare combination usage, this is the
first we have offered since keeping computerized records (Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
1,800.00 |
| 1305° |
|
 D. O. Blood & Co.,
Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black, "For the Post Office" (15L9). Large to
huge margins incl. sheet margin at left, tied by blue "5" in
circle handstamp, matching "New York & Phila. R.R. Dec. 7"
circular datestamp on cover to New York City, adhesive with some slight
toning and creasing, otherwise Very Fine, attractive and scarce usage (Image) |
1,500.00 |
850.00 |
| 1306° |
 |
 Blood's City Despatch,
Philadelphia Pa., (unstated value) Black & Blue (15L10). Original gum,
h.r., large margins to clear, deep rich color, faint creases and small
toned spot, otherwise Very Fine and scarce
(Image) |
350.00 |
375.00 |
| 1307° |
|
 Blood's City Despatch,
Philadelphia Pa., (unstated value) Black & Blue (15L10). Large margins
to barely in, tied by penstrokes at top on blue folded cover to Montgomery
Ala., ms. "10" rating and also ms. railroad pmk., light vertical
file fold well away from stamp, Very Fine, scarce usage
(Image) |
1,250.00 |
0.00 |
| 1308° |
|
 Blood's City Despatch,
Philadelphia Pa., (unstated value) Black & Blue (15L10). Large margins
to just in, uncancelled and affixed to folded letter to Sandy Spring P.O.
Md., blue "Philada. Pa. 5cts. Aug. 4" circular datestamp, cover with some
trivial overall toning, Fine (Image) |
1,000.00 |
400.00 |
| 1309° |
 |
 Blood's City Despatch,
Philadelphia Pa., (unstated value) Black on Pale Green (15L11). Unused
(no gum), large to huge margins, faint horizontal crease, thin spot at
right, appears Very Fine, signed Sloane
(Image) |
300.00 |
350.00 |
| 1310° |
|
 Blood's City Despatch,
Philadelphia Pa., (unstated value) Black on Pale Green (15L11). Large
to huge margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at top, cancelled by grid on
buff folded cover described on accompanying certificate as a wrapper, to
local address, July 1848 docketing at left, small piece of back cut out,
Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate
(Image) |
800.00 |
350.00 |
| 1311° |
|
 Blood's City Despatch,
Philadelphia Pa., (unstated value) Black on Pale Green (15L11). Cut to
shape, margins clear to just in, tied by grid on folded cover to local
address, cover with small hole at center, Fine
(Image) |
1,250.00 |
0.00 |
| 1312° |
|
 5c Red Brown (1). Large
margins, tied by blue grid, matching "Philada. Pa. 5cts. Sep. 2" circular
datestamp and used with Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c)
Gold on Black Glazed (15L12), uncancelled, Blood's handstamp at right,
on cover to New York, 5c stamp with light creases, appears Very Fine,
scarce combination usage (Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
1,600.00 |
| 1313° |
|
 Blood's City Despatch,
Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Gold on Black Glazed (15L12). Large margins to
clear, tied by grid on folded cover to local address, with green label
"Blood's Despatch - The utility, convenience and economy of this
establishment commend it to the attention and patronage of the public,
those who avail themselves of its advantages need no other recommendation.
Respectfully A. Friend", fresh and Very Fine
(Image) |
500.00 |
700.00 |
| 1314° |
|
 Blood's City Despatch,
Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Gold on Black Glazed (15L12). Large margins to
clear, tied by grid on cover to local address, few edge repairs, appears
Very Fine (Image) |
500.00 |
275.00 |
