1847 Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 3040 |
 |
 5c Red Brown (1). Large to huge margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at left, tied by black grid cancel and used with
Boston Mass., 1c Blue on Pelure (3LB1), large margins to just touched at lower left ornament, slight brownish gum toning as often, red "Boston 5 cts. 25 Dec." integral-rate circular datestamp on folded cover to Chicopee Mass., few toned spots
incl. one affecting 5c stamp, sealed cover tear at top, still a scarce 1847/carrier combination cover used on Christmas Day, with 1991 A.P.S. certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
4,000.00 |
1,200.00 |
| 3041 |
|
 5c Red Brown (1). Large margins to just touched, tied by blue "12" in circle numeral handstamp, matching "Phila. Pa. 5 Feb 5"
integral-rate circular datestamp on folded cover with "Columbia House, Philadelphia" hotel forwarder's backstamp, to New Haven Conn., some slight wear, Fine, unusual usage, the blue "12" cent rate handstamp was used indiscriminately (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
810.00 |
550.00 |
| 3042 |
|
 5c Brown (1 var). Horizontal pair, large margins to just barely in, tied by bold blue "2" in circle handstamps, matching "Philada
Pa. 10 Jan. 19" integral-rate circular datestamp folded cover to Ill., light file fold affects right stamp (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), right stamp light toning at top right, otherwise Fine, ex Knapp, with 2003 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,770.00 |
750.00 |
| 3043° |
|
 5c Dark Brown (1a). Vertical pair, large margins to clear incl. part of adjoining stamps at right, deep rich color, tied by
blue grid cancels, matching "Philada. Pa. 10cts. Oct. 7" integral-rate circular datestamp on 1847 folded cover to Grand Rapids Mich., light vertical file folds do not affect stamps, Very Fine, a pretty cover with 1991 Holcombe and 2007 P.S.E.
certificates (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
2,000.00 |
0.00 |
| 3044 |
|
 10c Black (2). Three large margins incl. part of adjoining stamp at top, in at bottom, tied by red square grid and used with
Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Bronze on Black (15L13), acid tied, on cover to Monson Mass., red "Philada. Railroad" straightline handstamp, matching "New-York Oct. 22" circular datestamp, stamp stained at top and cover
with some soiling, appears Fine, the Blood's stamp paid for local delivery to the post office in Philadelphia, the straightline and New York markings were applied on arrival at the New York post office, this usage is much scarcer with the 10c 1847,
with 2007 P.F. certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
2,200.00 |
1,000.00 |
| 3045 |
|
 10c Black (2). Huge margins to clear incl. sheet margin at left, tied by blue grids, matching "Sandusky O. Jan. 29"
circular datestamp on orange cover to New York, central stain from wax seal on back, some edgewear incl. cover tear at top, otherwise Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,700.00 |
650.00 |
