August Internet Auction

"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.

Negative "A" in Four-Rings, partial strike cancels 3¢ rose (6%), matching "Morris N.y. Nov 12" cds on cover to Milford N.Y.; light soiling and wear, 3¢ small flaws, Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. LS-A unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

"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.

"DONT USM" of Bridgeport Ct., bold complete strike ties 3¢ green (147) , matching partial "Bridgeport Ct. Jan 20" cds on cover to Philadelphia Pa.; 3¢ nicked top right, a Very Fine strike.

Cole No. ML-21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

"DONT USM" fancy cancel as warning to not reuse stamps.

Negative "F", bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65), s.e. at right, matching "Leicester Ms. Mar 18" cds on cover with military address to Capt. John D. Cogswell, Co. F. 42nd Regt. Mass. Vols., New Orleans La., Banks Expedition; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. LS-F unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

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, 2¢ light corner crease and tiny tear at bottom, a Very Fine strike of this New York City station cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. LS-F 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Negative "H" in Circle, bold strike duplexed with "Indianapolis Ind. May 6" cds cancels 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Farmville Va., Very Fine and choice strike.

Skinner-Eno No. LS-H unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

Negative "JY" for July, bold strike duplexed with "Whitehall, N.Y. Jul 26" cds cnacels 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Lansingburgh N.Y., 1878 message, Very Fine and choice month fancy cancel strike.

Cole No. ML-205   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

"K" in Circle of Keeseville N.Y., bold duplex strikes tie 2¢ carmine (220) on 2¢ red brown entire to Champlain N.Y., Sep. 3rd arrival backstamp, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"L" of Lockport N.Y., bold strike duplexed with "Lockport N.Y. Dec 2" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on small cover to Howell, Michigan; reduced at right.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"N" in Wreath, purple strike duplexed with "Niantic Pa. Feb 20, 1889" cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX9) to Hoppenville Pa., Very Fine and scarce.

Cole No. L-10   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

Negative "P" of Providence R.I., duplexed with time-on-bottom "Providence R.I. Apr 8 87, 11 PM" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX8) to local city street address, forwarded to Coventry Centre R.I. with bold barred oval duplexed with t.o.b. "Providence R.I., Apr 9 87, 5 PM" cds, Very Fine and unusual forwarded time-on-the-bottom cds use with two different killers.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $30 - 40.

"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.

Intertwined "POD" in Circle, bold blue strike duplexed with "Elyria O. Jan 1" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Bedford, Ohio, 1874 message, Extremely Fine and choice.

Cole No. PO-15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Negative "T" of Tarrytown N.Y., bold strike duplexed with sharp "Tarytown N.Y. Sep 9" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Pawtucket R.I., 1867 docketing at left, 3¢ small flaws, Very Fine strike. Skinner-Eno No. LS-T unlisted.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Templeton, Mass.) Fancy Negative "T" in Circle, clear strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Templeton Mass. Oct 13" cds on yellow cover to Athol Mass.; reduced at left, Very Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. LT-19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

"U" in Encircled Six-Point Star, clear strike duplexed with "New-York, Sep 10" cds on fresh yellow Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co. corner card cover to Plattsburgh N.Y., Very Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. ST-C 21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

"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.

"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) , corner creases top left, on cover to Richmond Va., a Very Fine strike.

Skinner-Eno No. LC-U 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

"W" of Atlanta, Ga., bold strike duplexed with "Atlanta Ga. May 1" cds tie 3¢ rose (65) , some shorter perfs at right, on orange cover to Murfreesboro Tenn.; partial flap, Very Fine and choice strike.

Skinner-Eno No. LS-W 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

"W" of Watertown Wisc., bold strike duplexed with partial "Watertown Wis. Aug 17" cds cancels 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Portage City Wisc., Very Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. LS-W unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

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.

"W" of Westfield Mass., bold blue strike duplexed with "Westfield Mass. May 9" double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ rose (65) on light buff cover to Southwick Mass.; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and choice strike of this unlisted fancy cancel. Skinner-Eno No. LS-W unlisted.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Positive "W", clear strike duplexed with "Whitewater Wis. Jun, 1893" cds ties 2¢ Columbian (231) on cover to Milwaukee Wisc.; minor corner mount toning, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $30 - 40.