Sale 5001Completed: March 16, 2024
March Internet Auction
Lots 144—241
Fancy Cancels
Lot 144
Six-Petal Radial, fancy cancel duplexed with "Saugerties N.Y. Oct 7" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to West Troy N.Y., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-R 9 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $80
Lot 145
Intricate Radial Geometric, duplexed with "Bridgeport Con. Apr 13" cds on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Colebrook Conn., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-R 46 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $85
Lot 146
Circle of Wedges, bold strike duplexed with "Bridgeport Con. Aug 12" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) , wide s.e. jumbo, on orange cover with blind embossed "Bridgeport Malleable Iron Works" fancy corner card to Leominster Mass., Very Fine and attractive.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-R 57 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 147
Brown Circle of Wedges, duplexed with "Frontenac, Minn. Jun 14" double-circle datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Providence R.I., Very Fine and scarce brown fancy cancel.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $65
Lot 148
Five-Petal Radial, two strikes duplexed with "Woodville Miss. Nov 16, 1867" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) vertical pair , on legal-size orange cover to Jackson Miss.; left part of cover refolded, otherwise Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-R unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.
Skinner lists several similar six-petal radials, GE-R 13 and 14, but no five-petal examples.Realized: $80
Lot 149
Diamond Geometric, bold strike of large design duplexed with "Osyka, Miss. Feb 25" cds on orange cover to New York N.Y.; 3¢ small top right flaw, a Very Fine strike of this unlisted fancy cancel.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $110
Lot 150
Elaborate Circular Geometric, three strikes duplexed with "New York, Apr 13" cds tie 1¢ blue (63) pair and single, on light buff cover to Philadelphia Pa., flap with blind embossed "Flint & Hall, Lumber" flap imprint, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-E unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $95
Lot 151
Pinwheel Geometric, perfect bold strike duplexed with "Savannah Ga. Mar 10" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Grafton Centre, Mass., Very Fine and choice strike from Savannah, Georgia.
Skinner-Eno No. SD-G 9 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.
Although Skinner lists this cancel from Springfield Mass., this unlisted town is an exact match.Realized: $60
Lot 152
Elaborate Geometric, bold blue strike ties 3¢ rose (65), matching bold blue "Hyattstown Md. Oct 29" cds on orange cover to Charlestown W.V., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-E unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Realized: $110
Lot 153
Circular Geometric, bold strike of large design ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Salem Mass., no origin cds, this killer is unlisted in major references, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-C unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 154
Circular Geometric, fancy cancel with matching "Derby Con. Aug 27" cds on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Stamford Conn., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-C unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $20
Lot 155
(New Orleans, La.) Intricate Geometric, clear strike duplexed with "New Orleans La. Jan 2" cds on 3¢ green entire to Burlington Vt., 1876 pencil note; minor toning band, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $55
Lot 156
Segmented Diamond, two strikes duplexed with "Bloomington Ill. Oct 17" cds tie 3¢ green (147) pair on Republic Life Insurance corner card cover to Wyoming Ill.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Cole No. GED-unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $60
Lot 157
Circular Geometric, segmented cork cancel duplexed with "Portland, Oreg. Mar 31" cds on 2¢ red amber entire to San Francisco Cal., 1884 arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $20 - 30.Lot 158
Cross in Circle, neat strike duplexed with "New York Jun 24" ties 3¢ red, F. grill (94) , exceptionally well centered within large margins, on City of New York Comptrollers Office all-over ad cover to the Sec. of State in Albany, N.Y.; barely reduced at left, Very Fine and choice, ex-Beane .
Skinner-Eno No. C-M 14 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
This is a slightly different design than the Skinner listing example.Realized: $85
Lot 159
Negative Fancy Star, bold strike ties 2¢ black (73) , perf flaws at right, on Philadelphia printed prices current to Xenia Oh., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-E unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $100
Lot 160
Six-Point Star of David, fine strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11) , deep rich color, three margins, matching unusual small-size "Chicopee Mass. Jan 31" 19mm cds on cover to Springfield Mass., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-6P 23 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $120
Lot 161
Double Star, sharp strike duplexed with fancy "Gertrude, California, Oct 6, 1886" dcds (FRE-2440) ties 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to Pasadena, Cal., Extremely Fine and remarkable strike, ex-Beane .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $130
Lot 162
Eight-Point Star, clear strike duplexed with "San Francisco Cal. Mar 29" ties 3¢ 1869 (114) s.e., on clean orange cover to New York City, Very Fine and choice example, ex-Skinner .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $40
Lot 163
Star within Ring of Triangles, complete strike duplexed with "New-York, Oct 4" cds on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with preprinted address from the Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., "Joseph Hoy & Co." 1867 cds on flap; filing holes, flap torn, Very Fine strike of this elaborate star fancy cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-E 45 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $90
Lot 164
Star within Ring of Triangles, bold red worn strike duplexed with partial "New-York City, Oct 29" cds ties 2¢ black, E grill (87) on cover to local street address; preuse envelope creases, F.-V.F. Scott No. 87 $340 as red cancel on cover.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-E 45a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $280
Lot 165
Elaborate Star, bold strike ties 2¢ black (73) , matching partial "Hartford Con. Sep 8, 1864" cds on local drop cover, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-E 10 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Realized: $25
Lot 166
Six-Pointed Star with Patent Pin in Center, complete bold strike, with pin clearly impressing paper tying 3¢ rose (65) , exceptionally well centered, matching "Hartford Con Oct 29 1864" cds on cover to New York N.Y., original contents, Very Fine and choice patent cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. PN-G 37 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Realized: $90
Lot 167
Seven-Point Star, bold strike, mathcing "Brattleboro Vt, Jul 20, 1865" cds on 3¢ pink (U34) entire to Boston Mass.; no flap and small sealed top edge tear, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-7P 2 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $80
Lot 168
Star with Center Hole, bold strike, matching "Florence Mass. Oct 25" cds cancels 3c green (U163) entire with preprinted address to San Francisco Cal., illustrated Sewing Machine corner card, 1873 docketing on reverse; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $35
Lot 169
Elaborate Star, intense strike duplexed with "New-York City, Oct 2" cds on blue 1866 printed circular to local address, name excised, Fine and nice star.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-E 9 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.
This strike has triangles pointing inward instead of the Skinner tracing showing wide Vs.Realized: $30
Lot 170
Negative Six-Point Star, blue strike duplexed with "Louisville Ky. Jun 22" cds ties 10¢ green (68) , small faults, on 1867 orange cover to Bedford, Canada East , manuscript "Due 20" rating, reverse with Montral (6.23) transit and Bedford (6.23) arrival cds, F.-V.F. an unusual postage due cross-border use.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-6P 10 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 171
Arrow, duplexed with "Fredericksburg Va. Sep 27" cds on 3¢ green entire to Norristown Pa., fresh and Very Fine.
Cole No. AR-1 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 172
Roman "III" Coin, light strike on 3¢ rose (65) , matching light "East Plainfield N.H. 'May 26' " double-circle postmark with manuscript dating on cover to Goffs Falls N.H.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and rare fancy cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. PO-Co 7 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Realized: $65
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Lot 173
Three-Leaf Clover, bold strike duplexed with partial "N.Y. City 'A' Mar 15" cds ties 1¢ blue, F. grill (92), two singles, cat. $900 on orange cover to local street address; cover and stamp faults, Fine and scarce.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 13 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.
This cancel was unattributed in Skinner-Eno as from New York City. It was used in Station A and struck in red, blue and black. See Rumsey sale 74 lot 1381 for a strike in red.Lot 174
Three-Leaf Clover, clear strike duplexed with sharp "Bangor Me. Mar 27" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) nat. s.e., on light buff cover to New Orleans La., Very Fine. Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 27.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 175
Three-Leaf Clover, complete bold strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching partial "La Porte Ind. Sep 27" cds to Jacksonville Ill.; reduced slightly at right just clipping some perfs, F.-V.F. with a choice strike. Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 11.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 176
Three-Leaf Clover, fancy cancel duplexed with "Burlington Ioa. Mar 6" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) , corner flaw, on orange cover to Fort Madison, Iowa, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 17 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $110
Lot 177
Four-Leaf Clover, bold strike duplexed with "Northampton Mass. Oct 23" cds on 2¢ red entire to Florence Mass., 1884 docketing at right; reduced at right, Very Fine and choice strike.
Cole No. CV-17 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.
This is the only four-leaf clover recorded by Cole.Realized: $150
Lot 178
Waterbury, Ct. "Shamrock" fancy cancel, bold strike ties 3¢ green (158), matching "Waterbury Ct. Oct 19" cds on cover to Roxbury Conn., Fine and scarce, rarity RRR - less than 9 examples known.
Rohloff No. F-15 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.
This strike is a bold example of the Rohloff F-15, the tracing showing mostly an outline.Lot 179
Three-Leaf Clover, strike cancels 2¢ black (73), small flaws, matching "Hartford Conn. Feb 21" cds duplex strike adjacent on light buff cover to local street address; partial flap, F.-V.F. and scarce unlisted cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-C unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $55
Lot 180
Flower, fancy cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114), matching partial "Prairie Lea, Tex. Nov 29" on cover to New Orleans La., F.-V.F. and scarce cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-Fl 34 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Realized: $230
Lot 181
Four Leaves, intense bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65), corner and perf flaws, matching "Austinburg O. Dec 2" cds on cover to New York City; ink spot at left, Extremely Fine strike.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-Fl 21 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 182
Leaf, clear strike duplexed with "Detroit Mich. Sep 30" cds ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on orange cover to Grand Rapids, Mich.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine strike.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-L 13 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $35
Lot 183
Leaf, duplexed with partial "Cambridge Mass. May 19" on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Alton Ill.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-L 51 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $20
Lot 184
Tree, two strikes tie two 2¢ carmine (220) singles, matching "Marked Tree, Ark." cds on 1893 large reduced cover to Harrisburg, Arkansas, Mar. 20th arrival backstamp, F.-V.F. and scarce pictorial cancel.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Realized: $75
Lot 185
Heart, duplexed with "Philad'a Pa. Mar 29" cds on orange Publishers corner card cover to Baltimore Md.; small opening tears at top, Very Fine and choice fancy cancel use.
Skinner-Eno No. PH-H 4 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Realized: $120
Lot 186
Honeycomb, fancy cancel duplexed with "Fort Leavenworth Kans. Mar 7, 1898" cds on cover to Topeka Kans., original letter accompanies, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 187
Honeycomb, fancy cancel duplexed with "Amherst Mass. Jan 11 '66" cds ties 3¢ rose (65), s.e. at left, on orange cover to Spring Run Pa.; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-M 12 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Lot 188
Jack-of-Latern, duplexed with "Providence R.I., Dec 5" cds tying 2¢ vermilion (183) on cover to local street address, Very Fine and rare fancy cancel.
Cole No. JO-50 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 189
Devils Mask, clear strike duplexed with "New York, Aug 6" cds cancels 6¢ carmine (148) , on yellow cover to Glenwood Pa.; reduced at left, Fine and scarce.
Cole No. JO-89 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
This is the only 6¢ Bank Note cover we have seen with this desirable NYC fancy cancel.Lot 190
Mask, complete bold strike duplexed with "Boonesboro, Ioa. Jul 15" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Des Moines, Iowa, 1874 message, Very Fine strike.
Cole No. JO-unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Realized: $55
Lot 191
Seashell, vulcanized rubber fancy cancel duplexed with "Mt. Clifton, Virginia, Apr 3, 1885" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to Pembroke Va.; irregularly reduced at right, Fine use with a great strike.
Cole No. Pi-52 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $30
Lot 192
Negative Skull and Crossbones, clear strike duplexed with partial "Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov 25" cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Malvern, Ohio, 1873 part-printed Tradesmens National Bank message, F.-V.F. and scarce.
Cole No. SK-51 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 193
Skull and Crossbones, detailed strike duplexed with "Thorntown, Indiana, Oct 24, 1881" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Stockwell Ind.; left center vertical crease, still an Extremely Fine and rare strike from Indiana.
Cole No. SK-35 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 194
Eagle, clear strike duplexed with "St. Louis Mo., Nov 14" cds on yellow Ash & Smith Attorneys corner card cover to Mount Vernon Oh.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and choice strike of this desirable fancy cancel.
Cole No. Bi-1 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 195
Starred Shield within Fancy Circular Frame, clear strike duplexed with "Jamesport N.Y. Nov 10" cds on small cover to Hadlyme, Conn.; reduced at right and some stains, Fine and rare fancy cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. PS-FC 46 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Realized: $300
Lot 196
Blazing Negative Shield, of Florence Mass., bold central strike cancels 3¢ ultramarine (114) , huge wide margins with left nat. s.e., on cover addressed to "Colonel Otis, Leeds, Mass", clean and Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. PS-SD 45 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
Although this use lacks the cds, the stamp no doubt belongs.Realized: $65
Lot 197
Shield, bold strike, matching "Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Jul 19" cds on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Binghampton N.Y., Extremely Fine strike that is far superior to the Skinner tracing.
Skinner-Eno No. PS-ST 5 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 198
Starred Shield, bold complete strike duplexed with partial "Keeseville N.Y., Nov. 19" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Peru N.Y.; light creases, an Extremely Fine and choice strike.
Cole No. SH-unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Realized: $60
Lot 199
Outline Shield, duplexed with "Jackson Miss. Mar 16" cds cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to New Orleans La., F.-V.F. and scarce patriotic cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. PS-O 10 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Lot 200
Shield, fancy cancel duplexed with "Cambridge Mass. Apr 26" cds on 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Salem Mass., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. PS-S 12 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $30
Lot 201
Reverse "US" in Circle, bold strike duplexed with "Salem N.C., Dec 10" cds on 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Patterson N.C., Very Fine and choice fancy cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. PT-US 13 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
The Skinner tracing of a poor reversed "US" strike is possibly the cancel offered here.Lot 202
Negative "U.S." in Segmented Circle, sharp strike duplexed with light "Mattapoisett, Mass. Nov 26" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX1) to New Bedford Mass., message from postmaster concerning a letter inquiry, Very Fine and scarce.
Cole No. US-94 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $85
Lot 203
"USM" within Bars, neat complete strike and Rutland Vt. Mar 8, 1864" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Patent Office in Washington D.C., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. PT-USM 2 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 204
Circled Masonic Trowel with Cross, fine strike ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) , exceptionally well centered with wide margins and s.e. at right, matching "Marseilles Ill. 1 Nov 1869" cds on orange cover to Lowell Mass.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex-Skinner .
Skinner-Eno No. CR-C 24 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 205
Masonic Square and Compass, perfect bold strike duplexed with "Nashua N.H., Feb 3" cds on 3¢ pink (U58) entire to sailor on the USS Dacotah , San Francisco Cal., pencil forwarding to USS St. Mary's , 1870 "Mare Island" docketing at left, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. FR-M3b 35 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.
A few months later, the Civil War divided the United States. Through that war, St. Mary's remained with the Pacific Squadron, protecting Union merchant shipping and searching for Confederate raiders. After the war, she cruised the Pacific until September 1866, then put into Mare Island where she was laid up for four years. In the fall of 1870, she returned to active service.Realized: $55
Lot 206
Ratemarker "5", perfect strike in blue ties 3¢ dull red (26) , matching sharp blue "Shippensburgh Pa., Sep 14, 1861" cds on orange ocvre to Philadelphia Pa.; reduced at left and small spindle hole, Very Fine and choice strikes.
Skinner-Eno No. NS-E 19 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Realized: $200
Lot 207
Ratemarker "10", cancels 3¢ red, grilled (88) , matching sharp"Hawley Pa. Dec 24" cds on cover to Skaneateles N.Y.; reduced slightly at right and open at top, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. NS-J 15 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $25
Lot 208
"1873" in Circle, fine strike cancels 3¢ green (158) , well centered with nat. s.e., "Nashotah Wis, Jun 5" cds on light blue cover to Milwaukee Wis.; reduced at right, Very Fine strike, ex-Beane .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $90
Lot 209
"1885" Cross, bold strike duplexed with "Stoneham, Mass. Jun 27" cds on 2¢ red brown entire to Chicago Ill., forwarded with "Chicago Ill. Jun 29, 85" cds to Negaumee Mich., thick original contents, edge tear at right, F.-V.F.
Whitfield No. 4769 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $30
Lot 210
"A" in Grid Cancel of New York, duplexed with "New York, Ap 16" cds ties 2¢ brown (113) on local drop cover, readdressed to local street address; small stamp flaws, Very Fine and scarce fancy cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-A 27 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.
New York City used a series of letter cancels for post office stations. Numerals were used by clerks at the main post office.Lot 211
"A" in Honeycomb, duplexed with "Amherst, Mass, May 26 '66" cds on cover to Sunderland Mass.; reduced slightly at left; corner flaw, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-A 25 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 212
New York City "F", bold red strike duplexed with partial "N.Y. City, Apr 23" cds ties 2¢ black (73), wide margins with s.e. at right, on cover to local street address, docketed "Rec'd April 22 '68" on reverse; bit of erosion on left back flap, a Very Fine strike of this New York City station cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-F 2 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $220
Lot 213
U.S. Postal Agency Hiogo, Japan "H" (Frajola HIO-Can4), bold strike cancels 24¢ purple (153) , strong color; tear and thin at top, a Very Fine and choice strike of this rare USPA Japan cancel; with 2020 P.F. certificate.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Realized: $300
Lot 214
"PG" in Geometric, duplexed with "Pacific Grove Cal., Jun 1899" cds ties 2¢ carmine (279B) on cover to Stockton Cal., Very Fine and scarce fancy.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 215
"R" in Frame, unusually bold strike duplexed with "Rockville Ct Nov 2" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Monson Mass.; reduced at right, Very Fine and choice strike, ex-Beane .
Skinner-Eno No. LS-R 15 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
This is a difficult cancel to find so well struck.Realized: $55
Lot 216
Segmented "T", ties 10¢ green (68) , matching partial "Buffalo N.Y. Apr 4, 1864" cds on yellow cross-border cover to Humberstone, Canada West , Apr. 4th arrival backstamp; reduced at right, 10¢ faulty, Fine and unusual fancy cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-T unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Lot 217
"UV" University of Virginia, two different blue negative fancy cancels comprising 3¢ rose (65) pair tied by two strikes of "UV" in Circle duplexed with "University of Va., Va. Jun 18" cds on orange cover to Gloucester C.H. Va.; second with 3¢ rose (65) , s.e. at left, cancelled by "UV" in frame duplexed with "University of Va., Va. Jun 24" cds to Norwood Va., 1867 docketing, Very Fine pair.
Skinner-Eno No. LC-U 3a, LC-U 7 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 218
"UV" University of Virginia, bold strike of blue negative "UV" in circle fancy cancel duplexed with "University of Va., Va., May 23" ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Richmond Va., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. LC-U 8 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $150
Lot 219
Negative "W" in Fancy Surround, clear strike cancels 2¢ black (73), nat. s.e., on yellow cover with part-printed address to Lee, Mass., matching partial "Westborough Ms. May 17" cds; minor perf toning, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-W 41 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 220
"Paid", two strikes tie 10¢ green (68) , matching "Concord Ms., May 6, 1862" double-circle datestamp on orange cover to San Francisco Cal.; some edge wear and small tear at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 221
PAID, bold strike (Gothic type VII 9x20) ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching sharp "Orland Ind. Jul 1" cds on orange cover to Jarvis, Indiana, Extremely Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 222
"Paid 3", negative cancel ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , matching partial "Canton Miss. Nov 23" cds on light blue folded cover to Davidson College, N.C.; file fold through 3¢, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 10 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 223
"Paid 3", clear strike on 3¢ rose (26) , matching sharp "South Royalton Vt. Mar 13" cds on orange cover to Melrose Mass., original 1861 enclosure, Very Fine and choice Vermont fancy cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 7 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.
This cancel was used from a number of towns, Skinner attributes this version to South Berwick Me.Realized: $70
Lot 224
"Paid 3", clear strike cancels 3¢ red (U26) Star die entire to Pittsburg Pa., matching "Beford Pa. 'Paid' Mar 25" cds, 1861 docketing at left, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 6 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $55
Lot 225
"Balto. Paid", blue circular cancels tie two 3¢ rose (65) singles, matching blue "Baltimore, Md. Nov 16" cds on cover to Boston Mass., F.-V.F. and scarce cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-PE 12 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Lot 226
Chattanooga Tenn., straightline postmark in blue ties 3¢ rose (65) pair , well centered with s.e. at left, on cover to Albany, N.Y.; minor cover flaws, Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TS 3 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.
Chattanooga was occupied by Union forces in September 9, 1863.Lot 227
Chicago, Supplementary Mail, Mar 11, blue cds cancels 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to Pittsburgh Pa., 1862 docketed at left, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-SM 4 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 228
Farnham, Erie Co., N.Y., Jan 7, oval postmark ties 3¢ rose (65) on buff cover to West Bloomfield N.Y.; small flaws, some light soiling, Fine and scarce county cancel; with 2015 P.F. certificate.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF 8 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 229
Lancaster Pa. Sep 4, bold strike of green cds cancels 3¢ red (U2) buff Nesbitt entire to Bethlehem Pa.; flap torn, Extremely Fine and choice green cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $180
Lot 230
"Maplewood Ms.", rimless postmark ties 3¢ dull red (26) , manuscript " Sep 14 " dating at top center of orange cover to Chester Vt.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and scarce Massachusetts DPO, Rarity 7 .
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.
Maplewood of Middlesex County operated Mar. 15, 1858 to Oct. 1, 1887.Lot 231
New London N.H. Aug 14, clear strike in grayish black ties 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Rexford Flatts N.Y., Very Fine, ex-Skinner .
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF 19 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 232
New-York 'Paid 1ct' City Delivery, Sep 18, red carrier cds ties 1¢ blue (24) on local New York City cover; couple short perfs at left; small top edge tear, 1¢ slightly affected at left, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-CR 8 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $30
Lot 233
North Amherst, Mass., 18 Sept, large double-ring cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on buff cover to East Middlebury Vt.; reduced a bit at right and small edge tear, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $25
Lot 234
Poplar Ridge / N.Y. Apl 10, 1857, two-line postmark ties 3¢ dull red (11) , faults, on cover to Hopkinton R.I.; partial flap, Very Fine appearance, a rare possibly unique straightline postmark.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TS unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $90
Lot 235
RINGVILLE MASS., well-struck straightline datestamp ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margin at left to clear to just in other sides, on cover to Manchester N.H., Very Fine strike of this straightline town marking on a 3¢ 1851 issue.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TS unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 236
"Sandy Spring, Maryland, 5 Mo. 7", Quaker-style double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ dull red (26) on clean yellow cover to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine and scarce use of Quaker-date cds killer.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF 24 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 237
Sandy Spring, Maryland, "12 Mo. 19", double-circle Quaker-dated datestamp duplexed with split grid cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Washington D.C.; vertical fold at left, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF 24 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $30
Lot 238
Woodville, Pa. "May 14", oval postmark with manuscript dating ties 3¢ dull red (26) on orange cover to Nashville Tenn.; reduced slightly at right.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF 32 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Realized: $75
Lot 239
Great Britain "A94" Mailboat cancel used on Cunard Line Packets, two strikes tie two 10¢ green (68) singles on 1866 blue piece of cover to Paris, France, red London (5.26) transit cds; right stamp tear, F.-V.F., rare British mail boat cancels.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 240
Elaborate Negative Geometric, bold strike ties 6¢ dull rose (159) , exceptionally well centered within extra large margins, on 1875 cover to Germany , red "New York P.O., Mar 11" exchange c.d.s., Altona (3.24) arrival backstamp; trimmed at top, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Gibson, Weiss, Boker .
Weiss No. GE-EN4 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Realized: $275
Lot 241
Star Geometric, fine strike ties two 3¢ green (158) singles on 1874 cover to Weimar, Germany , red "New York, Feb 24" exchange cds, endorsed "Per Hamburgh Steamer", Weimar (3.10.74) arrival backstamp; reduced slightly top and bottom, Fine NYFM use, ex-Andromeda .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.
The 6¢ postage prepays the 6¢ NGU direct mail rate.