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| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 1389° |  |
 Boyd's City Express, New York
N.Y., 2c Black on White Unglazed (formerly 20L6). Oval cut, tied by
black grid and red "New-York 5 cts. 10 May" integral-rate circular
datestamp on 1848 folded letter to Albany N.Y., file fold, faint
toningVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE BLACK ON WHITE STAMP FORMERLY LISTED BY SCOTT AS 20L6. IN OUR OPINION, THIS IS A GENUINE PAPER VARIETY WORTHY OF RE-LISTING. ONLY TWO RECORDED. The 2c Black on White Unglazed stamp formerly listed in Scott as 20L6 was de-listed at the urging of specialists, such as Henry Abt, who were convinced that the paper was chemically treated to remove the green coating. Only two examples are known: the stamp on this May 1848 cover and another oval-cut stamp tied on a Nov. 25, 1848 folded letter (R. G. Kaufmann sale, Jun. 12, 1982). Based on our examination of these stamps, we are doubtful that they have been chemically bleached to remove color. Obviously, the black design was printed on the green enamel-coated paper. To remove the glaze and color, the black printing would be affected. Even if one was able to work around the black ink, the cancellation inks on these two examples would also be affected by bleaching, which they are not. Abt, an excellent researcher, was quick to dismiss the stamps on white paper as "unnecessary" in 1848, however, Abt did note that by spring of 1848 the plate had become worn and a new engraved plate was ordered (from which 20L7 was printed). Both 20L6 stamps are worn impressions, indicating that they were printed in late 1847 or 1848 from worn plates. Rather than dismiss these stamps as color-changelings, it is more plausible to speculate that a small printing on unglazed white paper was made toward the end of the plate's life, perhaps in an effort to produce impressions that were clearer than those on glazed green stock. A great opportunity for the specialist who has the confidence to judge this issue fairly despite past prejudice. (Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 | 850.00 |
| 1390° | |
 5c Red Brown (1). Full
margins to slightly in, used with Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c
Black on Yellow Green (20L7), both tied by red square grid on 1850
folded letter to Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., red "New-York Aug. 1" circular
datestamp, 2c also canceled by black grid, both stamps with tiny
insignificant corner creasesEXTREMELY FINE. A RARE COMBINATION USAGE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE AND THE BOYD'S LOCAL STAMP, SCOTT 20L7. Ex Stollnitz. We have only offered three other such combination covers in over ten years. (Image) |
E. 3,000-4,000 | 0.00 |
| 1391° | |
 5c Red Brown (1). Large
margins to clear, deep rich color, tied by red square grid and used with
Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Yellow Green Unglazed
(20L7a), uncancelled, on folded cover to New Milford Conn., red
"New-York Jun. 19" circular datestamp, ms. "Paid 5", fresh and Very Fine,
rare combination usage of the 2c unglazed with the 5c 1847 Issue (Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000 | 0.00 |
| 1392° | |
 Boyd's City Express, New York
N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (20L7). Large margins all around, tied
by red "New-York 5cts. 16 Feb." integral-rate circular datestamp on
Valentine with few green hand-colored places, to Yonkers N.Y., minor
edgewear, stamp with light crease at bottom left, appears Very Fine,
attractive usage (Image) |
E. 150-200 | 550.00 |
| 1393° | |
 Boyd's City Express, New York
N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (20L7). Large margins, tied by red
"New-York Paid 3 Cts. Aug. 31" integral-rate circular datestamp on blue
folded cover to Carthage P.O. N.Y., ms. "Pd. 3 in great haste" at
top left, fresh and Very Fine, unusual usage
(Image) |
175.00 | 120.00 |
| 1394° | |
 Boyd's City Express, New York
N.Y., 2c Black on Green (20L8). Huge margins incl. top right corner
sheet margin, tied by handstamp, red "New-York Paid 3 Cts. Mar. 4"
integral-rate circular datestamp on cover to Savannah Geo., ms. "Paid 3"
and also large pencil "3", fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful cover (Image) |
150.00 | 225.00 |
| 1395° | |
 Boyd's City Express, New York
N.Y., 2c Gold on Glazed White (20L9). Right sheet margin single, used
with 3c Yellowish Rose Red (11), large margins, both tied by
"New-York Feb. 18" circular datestamp on orange cover to Philadelphia, 1c
slightly oxidized as usual, also with small crease, still Extremely Fine
and as choice as this scarce combination is known, ex Piller (Image) |
E. 300-400 | 425.00 |
| 1396° | |
 Boyd's City Express, New York
N.Y., 2c Gold (20L9). Cut to shape but margins clear, uncancelled, on
oversize multicolored Valentine cover to local street address, with
original enclosure which has elaborate lacework and multicolored paste-on,
Very Fine, beautiful usage (Image) |
E. 300-400 | 325.00 |
| 1397° | |
 Boyd's City Express, New York
N.Y., 2c Dull Orange (20L13). Large and even margins, tied by two-line
handstamp on yellow cover to Chambers St. and forwarded within New
York City, "Boyd's City Express Post Dec. 13" oval datestamp, fresh and
Extremely Fine, ex Judd (Image) |
400.00 | 160.00 |
| 1398° | |
 Boyd's City Express, New York
N.Y., 2c Black on Green (20L14). Four margins, torn across corner
before use and affixed, used with 3c Claret (11), margins to just
in, both tied by "New-York May 5, 1857" circular datestamp on illustrated
cover for Neptune Iron Works, black on buff, Fine and attractive
appearance, ex Piller (Image) |
E. 300-400 | 425.00 |
| 1399° | |
 Boyd's City Express, New York
N.Y., 2c Black on Green (20L14). Four margins, cork cancel, used with
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26), tied together by "New-York May 12"
circular datestamp on fresh cover to Baltimore, Extremely Fine, ex Piller
(Image) |
E. 100-150 | 100.00 |