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Three-Leaf Clover, ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Halifax Ms Nov 2" cds on orange cover to Boston Mass.; some wrinkling, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.

Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

"Preacher in Pulpit", bold strike duplexed with "Boston Mass. Aug 18" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on 1867 light buff cover with blind embossed American House corner card to Cincinnati Oh.; couple tiny 3¢ flaws, a Very Fine strike of this scarce cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. PH-F 104   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

This cancel is almost always found used August 16, 1867. This cover is dated Aug. 18th 1867.

Star and Crescent, 180° orientation, two bold strikes duplexed with "Northampton Mass. Apr 21" cds ties two 2¢ red brown (210) singles, on amber cover to Westfield Mass., original illustrated 1885 Northampton Cutlery Co. letterhead enclosure showing manufacturing buildings; accompanied by bold strike duplexed "Northampton, Mass. Jun 19" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) on cover front to Leominster Mass., Very Fine pair showing both left and right strikes.

Cole No. CR-21, CR-21 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.