1851-56 Issue continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 251 |
 |
 3c Orange Brown (10).
Three, incl. two with sheet margin at top and one with sheet margin at
bottom, cancelled by red grids, matching "U.S. Express Mail N. York
N.Y. Aug. 13" circular datestamp on 1851 folded cover to Boston, stamps
slightly affected by file folds, otherwise Fine, most unusual and
attractive with the sheet margins, note on back indicates purchased from Y.
Souren for $40 (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
275.00 |
| 252 |
|
 3c Dull Red (11). Large
margins all around incl. part of four adjacent stamps, tied by well-struck
"U.S. Express Mail N. York N.Y. 26 Apr." circular datestamp on blue
1852 folded letter to Maine, light vertical file folds clear of stamps,
Extremely Fine Gem (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
425.00 |
| 253 |
|
 3c Dull Red (11). Large
margins to full, tied by socked-on-the-nose "U.S. Express Mail N. York
N.Y. 23 Jul." circular datestamp on blue 1852 folded cover to New
Bedford Mass., faint vertical file fold, Very Fine and choice (Image) |
E. 150-200 |
170.00 |
| 254 |
|
 3c Dull Red (11). Large to
huge margins incl. top right corner sheet margins, tied by
"Warrenton Va. Apr. 27" circular datestamp on cover to Philadelphia, 1855
docketing at left, some wear, Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
225.00 |
| 255 |
|
 3c Dull Red (11). Full
margins to just in, tied by socked-on-the-nose green "Mittineague
Mass. Feb. 15" circular datestamp on Valentine embossed cover to
Winobell Mass., some toning spots, otherwise Very Fine, attractive with the
green cancel (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
200.00 |
| 256 |
|
 3c Dull Red (11). Margins
to barely in, tied by green "New London Ct. Paid Oct. 23" circular
datestamp on 1852 folded letter to Deep River Ct., light horizontal file
fold does not affect stamp, Very Fine, scarce cancel
(Image) |
E. 150-200 |
225.00 |
| 257 |
|
 3c Dull Red (11). Large
margins to just touched, tied by blue grid, matching "Larrabee's
Point Vt. Jun. 11" small circular datestamp with day in ms. on cover to
Fort Edward N.Y., fresh and Very Fine, scarce town marking (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
250.00 |
| 258 |
|
 3c Dull Red (11). Large
margins to just in, bright shade, tied by blue grid, matching "Eagle
River Mich. July 9" circular datestamp on 1853 folded letter to New York,
light vertical file folds well away from stamp, Very Fine (Image) |
E. 100-150 |
180.00 |
| 259 |
|
 3c Dull Red (11). Large
margins to just in, tied by "Wilmington Del. Jul. 12" circular datestamp on
mourning cover to Philadelphia, oval "Recd. Phila. P.O."
handstamp with date in ms., light staining, Very Fine, scarce auxiliary
marking, ex Gibson (Image) |
E. 150-200 |
100.00 |
| 260 |
|
 3c Deep Yellowish Rose Red
(11). Large to huge margins incl. top sheet margin, Gash on
Shoulder variety, extraordinary rich color and impression comparable to
1851 printings, tied by red "Tyre N.Y." dateless oval handstamp on
small cover, Jun. 23, 1856 docketing, barely reduced at left, Very Fine,
choice stamp and cover, ex Haas and Piller
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
130.00 |
| 261 |
|
 3c Dull Red (11). Large
margins to clear, prominent plate crack at right, tied by grid,
indistinct Mar. 6 Wisconsin circular datestamp on cover to Two Rivers Wis.,
tiny cover tear at top from opening, Very Fine, attractive usage, ex Knapp
(lot label affixed) (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
180.00 |
