Sale 5009 February 7, 2026
February Internet
Lots 315—450
U.S. Postal History by Stamp Issue
Lot 315
1847, 5¢ red brown, huge margins to touched, tied by blue grid, matching partial blue "Philadelphia Pa. Dec 26" cds, used in combination with Blood & Co., 1850 (1¢) bronze on black (15L13) acid tied on orange buff cover to Dover Del.; slightly reduced at bottom with bottom back panel missing, Very Fine and attractive combination; with 2022 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 1 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $2,000.Lot 316
1847, 5¢ red brown, four margins, attractive pale shade, tied by fancy blue criss-cross grid cancel, matching "West Stockbridge, Mass. May 13" cds on blue folded letter to New York City, scarce 1847 issue town, 5¢ light vertical and horizontal creases, still attractive and F.-V.F., ex-Saadi, Gross ; with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 317
1847, 5¢ red brown, tied by manuscript "X", used in combination with uncanceled Boyd's City Express, 1848, 2¢ black on green (20L7) , cut to shape, partial red "New York & Phila R.R. Dec 5" railroad cds on orange buff cover to Laurenceville Pa.; local stamp with some surface abrasions, lifted and placed back, F.-V.F. and scarce to-the-mails combination railroad use; with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 318
1847, 5¢ red brown, preprint paper fold, four ample margins, rich color, tied on small cover by multiple grids, partial red "Albany N.Y. Feb 12" cds to Rockton N.Y.; faint stain in address, Very Fine.
Scott No. 1 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $625.Lot 319
1847, 5¢ red brown, margins to in, tied by indistinct "Philada. '5cts' Jan 22" intregral-rate cds, additional strike repeated, used in combination with Blood & Co., 1850 (1¢) bronze on black (15L13) acid tied, on cover to Bridgeport Conn.; first line of address crossed out, 5¢ with small corner crease at bottom right, local creased, small cover tear at top right still unusual and, Fine appearance; with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $2,000.Lot 320
1847, 5¢ red brown, four margins, tied on cover by red square grid, matching "New York, Apr 9" cds to Ulsterville N.Y., intact coat of arms wax seal, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 1 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.Lot 321
1847, 5¢ red brown, margins to in at left, tied by New York City red square grid cancel on small embossed ladies cover to Newark N.", manuscript "Paid" at top, overall light paper toning, missing backflap, Fine.
Scott No. 1 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500.Lot 322
1847, 5¢ dark brown, horizontal pair, margins to touching at top, barely tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. 'Paid 10' Oct 2" integral-rate cds with additional strike below, on gray 1848 folded letter to Lowell Mass., manuscript "Paid", horizontal file fold affecting pair, some ink erosion in address panel, F.-V.F. and attractive pair.
Scott No. 1a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 323
1847, 5¢ dark brown, four margins, light creases, canceled by neat red open grid cancel, matching "Lynchburg Va. Oct" cds on overall embossed ladies cover to Marysville Va.; light cover soiling, F.-V.F., "1847 J Waldo Samson" backstamp.
Scott No. 1a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $625.Lot 324
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, three singles, margins to cut in, tied by partial large "Paid" circular grids, partial "Boston" cds on cover to Brattleboro Vt., Fine.
Scott No. 9 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 as singles.Lot 325
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, margins to slightly in at top and bottom, canceled by sharp circular grid on 1855 printed advertising folded letter to Maquoketa, Iowa; central file fold, Very Fine.
Scott No. 9 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $120.Lot 326
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II, plate shift and ink smear , position 1L5E, top sheet margin single, four clear to huge margins, tied by "New-York, Sep 15" cds on orange buff cover to Walton N.Y., Very Fine, ex-Caplain .
Scott No. 10A var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200.Lot 327
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II, right inner-line only, rich color, three margins, in at top, tied by bold 11-bar square grid and by rim of lightly struck red "New-York, Jul 24" cds on orange buff cover to Rensselaerville N.Y., F.-V.F. with a choice square-grid.
Scott No. 10A ; $200 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 328
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, four plate 1L singles, each canceled by circular grid, matching "New-York, Jan 31" Ocean Mail type 1 cds on buff cover to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine.
Scott No. 11A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 329
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, position 70R1L, right imprint sheet margin single, large margins except slightly in on bottom, tied by "New York, May 13" cds on folded cover to Greenport, Long Island N.Y., Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 11A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 330
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, horizontal pair, large margins tied by bold "Jacksonville Flor. Nov 28" cds on orange buff cover to Boston Mass.; small cover flaws, a Very Fine double-weight use.
Scott No. 11A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 331
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, margins to barely touched at bottom, manuscript "X" cancel, " CLERMONT, N.Y. " straightline with ms. "Jan. 5" dating on fresh small cover to Canandaigua N.Y., Very Fine, ex-Saadi .
Scott No. 11A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 332
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, left straddleline selvage single with large margins all around except just touched at bottom right corner, tied by "Chester Village Ms. Sep 6" cds to Worcester Mass., Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 11A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 333
1855, 10¢ green, type III, horizontal pair , used with 1¢ blue (9) , all margins to in, mostly across bottom, all not tied by red open grids, matching complete "New Haven Aug 21" cds on orange cover to Paris, France at the 21¢ rate, partial red "New York, Am. Packet Aug 22" transit, other indistinct transits and French receiver, docketing suggests "July 21, 1855", faults, no backflap, light tape stain, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 15 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 334
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, plate 2, good color, used with 3¢ dull red (26) , tied by "New-York N.Y. Mar 12" duplex with grid cancel on cover to Boston Mass., Very Fine use with 1¢ prepaid carrier fee.
Scott No. 20 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $340.Lot 335
1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, three plate 4 singles, right two plated 41L4, 63L4, rich color, tied by three partial strikes of "Macon Ill. Mar 6" balloon-style cds on orange buff cover to Knoxville Ill.; middle stamp some trimmed perfs, F.-V.F. and scarce Type IIIa use.
Scott No. 22 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,500 as singles.Lot 336
1857, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, strip of three, tied by two partial strikes of "Clifton O. Dec 20" cds on small embossed orange cover to New Haven Ct.; edge wear and reduced slightly at right; left 1¢ with tears and trimmed perfs, right tiny flaws, Fine and scarce type IIIa strip.
Scott No. 22 ; $1,800 as used strip ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 337
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, left straddline s.e. strip of three, tied by brown grid cancels, "Kelloggsville N.Y." cds on orange cover to Brooklyn Pa; reduced at right, left 1¢ corner flaw, F.-V.F. and scarce brown cancel use.
Scott No. 24 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $590 as strip.Lot 338
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, vertical strip of three, wide left margin and part of adjacent stamps at left, tied by two strikes of "Rahway N.J. Apr 12" cds on yellow cover to Root N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 24 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 339
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, well centered with full straddle line margin, showing no plate scratches and possibly from Plate 5, used with 3¢ dull red (26), both tied "New York, Nov 21" cds duplexed with open grid cancel to Clifton Springs N.Y., Very Fine prepaid carrier rate use.
Scott No. 24 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 340
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, position 50L8 s.e. single, light stain spot, tied by partial "Boston, Paid, Oct 17, 1859" cds on blue printed circular to London, Canada West, Oct. 18th arrival backstamp, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 24 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 341
1857, 3¢ rose, type I, lines on bust and bottom of medallion circle recut, position 47R6, showing lines on bust and medallion circle recut, typically centered, tied by partial "Philadelphia Pa. Nov 28" cds on "Novem 27 1857" folded letter to Andover Mass., Fine.
Scott No. 25 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,750.Lot 342
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, preprint paperfold , wide fold, s.e. at left, tied by "Saint Louis Mo. Dec 11" cds to Trenton, Ill.; stamp lifted and hinged in place causing water stain, Fine.
Scott No. 26 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 343
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV, plated 61R10i by Chase, showing breaks in top margins with part adjacent stamp at top, tied by "Sunderland Me. Feb 20" balloon-style cds on orange cover to Lennox, Mass., minor stamp flaw at top, Very Fine appearance, scarce position showing 21mm downward shift in upper left corner.
Scott No. 26A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 344
1859, 5¢ brown, type I, well centered for issue, used with 10¢ green (35) , both tied by indistinct "Portland Me." cds on 1860 yellow cover to St Catherines, Canada west , 10¢ also tied by red "United States, Paid" exchange straightline, red "St Catherines U.C. Aug 30 '60" arrival backstamp; some edge wear and reduced at right, 5¢ small corner crease, attractive and F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott No. 29 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 345
1860, 5¢ brown, type II, used with 3¢ dull red (26) strip of five and 10¢ green (35) , tied by partial "Newport R.I. Aug 21, 1860" cds strikes and partial red "Paid 30" in circle, used on cover to Paris, France , endorsed per Cunard Line, red "Boston 'Paid 24' Aug 22" credit exchange cds, Calais (9.3) entry cds and partial arrival backstamp; addressee name crossed out and flap missing, stamp flaws including two 3¢ faulty with one folded over, Fine three-color franking.
Scott No. 30A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $425+.Lot 346
1860, 5¢ brown, type II, rich color and well centered for issue, tied by red circular grid and bold grid duplexed with "New-York, Oct 16, 1860" cds on blue folded letter to Halifax, Nova Scotia , "Boston Br. Pkt. Oct 17" exchange cds and matching large "5" due handstamp, Halifax (1.19) arrival backstmap; vertical file folds with bit of toning, F.-V.F.; with 1979 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 30A ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $425.Lot 347
1857, 10¢ green, types II & III, vertical strip of three, scissor separated with s.e. at left, bright color, tied by two "New Orleans La. Mar 15, 1858" cds on blue folded cover to Nantes, France , red "Boston 'Paid 24' Mar 24" credit exchange cds, Calais (4.5) entry cds and red "P.D." framed handstamp, reverse with Paris (4.6) transit and Nantes (4.6) arrival cds, fresh and Very Fine use.
Scott No. 32,33 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 348
1857, 10¢ green, type III, strip of three, strong color, right stamp scissor trimmed, tied by partial New Orleans town cds strikes and red "New York 'Paid 24' Mar 3" credit exchange cds on blue 1858 folded letter to Nantes, France , Calais (3.15.58) entry cds and ms. "16" decimes due rating, Paris (3.16) and Nantes arrival backstamps, Very Fine use.
Scott No. 33 ; $600 as used strip ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 349
1859, 10¢ green, type V, fresh color, tied by indistinct Aug. 20th cds on 1860 cover to Demorestville, Canada West , red "United States, Paid " two-line exchange h.s., Demorestville (8.24) arrival backstamp, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 35 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $120.Lot 350
1857, 12¢ black, plate I, two singles, right with some scissor trimmed perfs, tied by "Phila. '19' Br. Pkt. Sep 19" credit exchange cds on orange cover with preprinted address to Worcestershire, England, endorsed per Steamer "Via, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 36 ; $850 as pair ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 351
1857, 12¢ black, plate I, used with 3¢ dull red (26) , tied by large grid cancellations, matching "Washington D.C. Aug 28, 1860" cds on light buff cover to Leipsig, Germany , endorsed "via Bremen or Hamburg" at bottom, red "N. York, Bremen Pk. 'Paid 12' Sep 1, 1860" exchange cds, blue Bremen exchange and receiving (9.18) backstamp; top edge tear, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Hargest, Turner .
Scott No. 36 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.
This cover was used by Hargest to create the "N.York, Paid 12' Brem Pk." exchange cds illustration in fig. 71a.Lot 352
1857, 12¢ black, plate I, overlapped franking with 3¢ dull red (26) , both tied by large Boston "Paid" grids, red "Boston 'Paid 12' Nov 9" cds on 1858 cover to Paris, France paying the 15¢ rate, Calais (11.23.58) French receiver, Paris (11.23) arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 36 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $475.Lot 353
1859, 12¢ black, plate III, horizontal pair, natural straightedge at left, typically centered, tied by red "Phila, Br. Pkt '19' Aug 6" credit exchange cds to Liverpool, England , forwarded with GB 1d red tied by "Liverpool, Aug 21 60" duplex to London, Liverpool (8.21) and London (8.22) receiving backstamps, irregular opening at right affecting left stamp of pair, still F.-V.F.
Scott No. 36B ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 354
1860, 24¢ gray lilac, nicely centered, corner crease, tied by attractive red open grid and matching "New York '19' May 6" credit exchange cds to London, England , red London Paid (5.21), Very Fine and attractive use.
Scott No. 37 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,000.Lot 355
1861, 1¢ blue, three singles, each canceled by neat "PAID" straightline, matching "Richmond, Iowa, Aug 4" cds on buff cover to Harrisonburg Va., left single light diagonal crease at bottom, right single lightly soiled, Very Fine; with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 356
1861, 1¢ blue, tied by open grid, matching "Prov. & Stonington R.R. Sept 20" cds (Towle 70-B-1) and "Due 2" handstamp on buff cover to Oneco Ct., additional red "Providence R.I. Sep 21" cds, partial backflap, Very Fine railroad use, ex-Wyer .
Scott No. 63 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 357
1861, 1¢ blue, used with 3¢ rose (65) , each tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Dec 2" cds on yellow cover with attractive "Newman Edwards & Co., Wholesale Dealers in Groceries, Wines, Liquors" embossed oval corner card to Carlisle Pa., Extremely Fine carrier rate use.
Scott No. 63 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 358
1861, 1¢ blue, used with 3¢ rose (65) strip of three , all tied by "New-York, Jan 28, 1863" duplex with fancy circular geomtric cancels to Montreal, Canada at the 10¢ rate; no flap, stamp perf flaws, otherwise F.-V.F., signed John A. Fox.
Scott No. 63 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 359
1861, 3¢ pink, attractive color, centered to top and left, tied by large "Washington D.C. Oct 2, 1861" cds on Patriotic Cover with flap blind embossed Eagle and Flags and red and blue piping to Rocky Brook R.I., barely reduced at left, Very Fine; with 1974 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 64 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,250.Lot 360
1861, 3¢ rose, pen canceled, and tied by indistinct "N.York, Brem Pkt. '3' Mar 11" debit exchange cds on 1865 orange buff cover to Kepva "Russia" (Poland), carried by NGL New York from New York Mar. 11th to Bremenhaven arriving Mar. 25th, blue "America / über Bremen" two-line exchange handstamp also ties 3¢, blue crayon "9¾" crossed out and updated to "7/3", Kobho (3.16) arrival backstamp and additional ms. "10/33" due rating; reduced at left, Fine and rare use to Russian Poland.
Scott No. 65 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $500 - 750.Lot 361
1861, 3¢ rose, ornately trimmed to design, tied by boxed "Paid" cancel, red "Boston, Mass Dec 20" cds on cover to Plymouth Mass., Very Fine and quite unusual.
Scott No. 65 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 362
1861, 3¢ rose, tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Washington D.C. Jan 26, 1865" cds to Paris, France , partial New York "6" debit exchange cds, red Calais (2.11) entry cds with "8" decimes due handstamp, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 65 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 363
1861, 3¢ rose, ornately trimmed to design, tied by grid cancel, matching "Carthage N.Y. Jul 5" cds on cover to Cleveland Minn., Very Fine and quite unusual.
Scott No. 65 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 364
1861, 3¢ rose, small flaws, tied by "New York, Oct" cds on cover to Nashville Tenn. additional two strikes of " Due 1 " handstamp for unpaid carrier fee, reverse with "New-York, Oct 7" duplex; stain spot, Fine and scarce unpaid carrier fee use.
Scott No. 65 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 365
1861, 3¢ rose, nat. s.e., tied by segmented cork cancel, red "Boston Mass. Dec 31" cds on extremely attractive triangular cover with possible patriotic piping on scalloped backflap to West Wrentham, Mass.; 3¢ corner flaws from edge placement, F.-V.F. and unusual.
Scott No. 65 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 366
1861, 5¢ buff, s.e. at left, used with 10¢ green (68) , each tied by circular grid cancel, matching "West Winsted Con. May 7, 1862" double-circle datestamp on cover to Paris, France , red "New York 'Paid 6' May 10" credit exchange cds, red Calais (5.23) entry cds and matching large "P.D." framed handstamp, Paris (5.23) arrival backstamp, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 67 ; $1,000 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 367
1861, 5¢ buff, well centered with attractive color, used with 1¢ blue (63) , both tied by open grid cancels, matching "Lansing, Mich. Dec 10, 1861" cds on yellow double-weight cover to Franklin N.Y., blue "Secretary of State's Office, Lansing, Mich." cameo on flap; cover and stamp faults, still presentable and Fine appearance.
Scott No. 67 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,000.Lot 368
1861, 5¢ buff, single, typically centered, attractive color, used with 10¢ green (68) and 30¢ orange (71) , both tied by "Milwaukee, Wisc. Feb 5" cds duplex with grid cancel on orange cover to Lunden, Germany , partial "New York, Feb 8" exchange cds with magenta "60/3" credit rating for triple rate, Hamburg (2.25) transit backstamp with red crayon "6" rating, indistinct arrival backstamps; 10¢ faulty, one stamp missing, Fine appearance.
Scott No. 67 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,000.Lot 369
1861, 10¢ green, rich color, tied circular cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa, Feb 3, 1863" cds on cover to Nassau, Bahamas , carried by Cunard Line British Queen from New York direct to Nassau, reverse with "Bahamas, FE 25, 1863" double-arc arrival backstamp, blue crayon "4-" pence rating for inland postage; edge wear and top left corner clip, F.-V.F. and scarce use to the Bahamas.
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $400 - 600.
Cover was prepaid for double the 5¢ treaty rate per ½ oz., however the Bahamas only marked due for the 4 pence inland single-rate.Lot 370
1861, 10¢ green, used with 2¢ black, grilled (87) , each tied by bold NYFM leaf fancy cancel, red New York, Paid All, Sep 26" exchange cds on 1868 cover to London, England, carried by Cunard Line from Boston, red London Paid (10.7) arrival cds; perf toning, F.-V.F. and nice NYFM use.
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 371
1861, 10¢ green, vertical strip of three, tied by NYFM five-bar circular grids, partial red "N.York Am. Pkt '7 Paid' Nov 3" credit exchange cds on orange cover to Luncburg, Germany , endorsed "per Prussian closed Mail" at top left, magenta "Aachen Franco" framed (11.13) transit, blue German (11.14) arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 372
1861, 10¢ green, block of three, tied by Geometric fancy cancel (Skinner NYFM 65-5) , red "N.York, Hamb Pkt 'Paid 24' Sep 30" credit exchange cds on 1865 yellow cover to Frankfurt, Germany , Hamburg (10.13) transit backstamp, Frankfurt (10.15) arrival backstamp, blue ms. "2" rating; light perf toning, Very Fine use at double the 15¢ Bremen-Hamburg rate.
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 373
1861, 10¢ green, well centered, rich color, canceled by segmented grid cancel duplexed with "Burlington Vt., Jul 2" cds on orange cover to St. Johns, Canada East ; reduced slightly at left, single short perf, an Extremely Fine gem use.
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 374
1861, 10¢ green, used with 1¢ blue (63) , both tied by bright red "New York Paid Nov. 26" cds on cover to Havana, Cuba, blurry strike of " NA1 " oval handstamp; 1¢ stamp with small margin nick at bottom, F.-V.F. and colorful use paying the 10¢ rate to Cuba plus 1¢ carrier fee to-the-mails, ex-Gilbart .
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 375
1861, 10¢ green, vertical pair , s.e. each stamp tied by NYFM hollow cross-roads (Skinner-Eno CR-X 16) on 1866 cover to Montreaux, Switzerland , red "N.York, Am. Pkt. 'Paid' Jan 27" exchange cds and matching "16" cent credit handstamp, carried by NGL Line Hansa from New York Jan. 27th to Bremen arriving Feb. 10th, blue "America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line transit and blue ms. "4" credit, various backstamps including Montreaux (2.14) arrival cds; strip affected by edge placement, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 376
1861, 10¢ green, two singles, tied by circular grid cancels, red "Providence R.I., May 14, 1864" cds and matching "Paid" in circle on Perry Davis's Pain Killer corner card cover to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island , May 19th arrival backstamp; small repaired nick at top left, a Very Fine double-rate cross-border use to P.E.I.
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 377
1861, 10¢ green, used with 1¢ blue (63) and tied by four-ring target cancel duplexed with "New-York, 12 Jun." double-circle datestamp on cover to St. Catharine's Canada West , red "U.S. 10cts, Paid" exchange oval, red St. Catherines (6.14) arrival backstamp; tiny top edge tear and reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and scarce prepaid carrier use to Canada, ex-Wagshal .
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 378
1861, 10¢ green, tied by grid cancel duplexed with "New-York, Nov 5" cds on 1867 blue folded cover to St. John's, Newfoundland , endorsed "p. cunard via Halifax" at top, "Boston. Br. Pkt. Nov 6" exchange backstamp, St. Johns (11.11.1867) arribal backstamp and blue crayon "20" cents due; file fold negligibly affects stamp, Very Fine and scarce use to Newfoundland.
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 379
1861, 10¢ green, two singles, used with 1¢ blue (63) , each tied by circular grid cancel, red "N. York, Am. Pkt. Paid, Dec 6" exchange cds on 1862 blue folded cover to Amsterdam, Holland , endorsed per City of Washington via Open Mail via Ostend, red London (12.17) transit backstamp and manuscript "4" debit rating tying left 10¢, partial Amsterdam arrival backstamp and ms. due rating; reduced at bottom, ink mark at top left, Fine.
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 380
1861, 10¢ green, used with 5¢ brown (76) , tied by segmented grid cancel and 10¢ by red "N.York 'Paid 12' Hamb. Pkt., Jul 22" credit exchange cds on 1865 buff cover to Coburn, Germany , carried by HAPAG packet to Hamburg, Hamburg (8.4) transit oval backstamp, Coburn (8.5) arrival backstamp; partial flap with blind Boston sender's imprint, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 68 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 381
1861, 10¢ green, "TAG" double transfer, tied by "N. York, Steamship, Feb 14" cds on 1868 cover to Boston, Mass., 1868 answered docketing at right; flap torn, stamp with light corner crease, small mounting thin on reverse, backflap with tear but complete, Very Fine.
Scott No. 68 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 382
1861, 10¢ dark green, ties by blue "Nashville Ten. Sep 9" duplex on 1867 cross-border cover to Niagara, Canada West , Sep. 13th arrival backstamp; some perf toning, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 68a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 383
1861, 12¢ black, two singles, used with two 2¢ black (73) singles, all typically centered and tied by manuscript cancel, "Prattville, Ala. Jun 8" cds on 1866 cover to Germany , red "N.York Br. Pkt '7 Paid' Jun 13" exchange cds, blue "Aachen Franco" (6.24) boxed transit, blue German (6.25) arrival backstamp and additional Prattville cds as flap seal; one 12¢ cut in, one 2¢ with slight overhang, barely affecting perfs still, F.-V.F. Prussian Closed Mail use from Alabama.
Scott No. 69 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 384
1861, 12¢ black, strong color, tied by cork cancel duplexed "Hamilton O. Sep 10" cds on 1869 cover to Knaresborough, England , partial New York Paid All exchange cds, red London Paid (9.25) entry cds, backstamps include Knaresborough (9.27) arrival cds, trivial and light perf tip toning still, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 69 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 385
1862, 24¢ red lilac, light shade, tied by sharp New York Foreign Mail 4-Point Star in Circle cancel, partial red "N.York, Br. Pkt., Paid, Jan 31" exchange cds on 1865 cover to Norwich, England , Feb. 16th arrival backstamp; light stain spot, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 70 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $350.Lot 386
1861, 30¢ orange, clipped corner, used with 24¢ brown lilac (70a) , well centered, and 3¢ rose (65) , each tied by indistinct cancel duplexed with partial "Rochester N.y. Mar 8" cds on 18656 cover to Shanghai, China at the 57¢ British Mail rate via Marseilles as endorsed, partial red "N.York Am. Pkt., Paid, Mar 10" exchange cds, red London Paid (3.21) transit cds and bold red "1d" Colonial credit h.s., pencil "#18 Mch 8th 66, Recd" receipt docketing at left; faint wax seal stain, Fine and scarce use to China.
Scott No. 71 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 387
1861, 30¢ orange, used with 10¢ green (68) and 2¢ black (73) , each well centered, overlapping and tied together by attractive star cancels on 1864 folded letter to Switzerland , red "New York 'Paid 36' Jun 1" exchange cds, red Calais (6.13) transit, Lucarno (6.15) arrival backstamp, cover soiling and separations along some filefolds, Fine and scarce three-color franking.
Scott No. 71 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 388
1861, 30¢ orange, used with 12¢ black (69) , both tied by fancy Cross Roads NYFM cancels, partial red "New York '24' Dec 2" credit exchange cds on blue folded letter to Palermo, Italy , endorsed "Per City of London", red Calais transit and large red boxed "PD", Milano (12.20) transit backstamp and boxed "25", possible fumigation slit at top center ; cover wear, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 71 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 389
1861, 30¢ orange, tied by segmented open crossroads cancel, matching "New Orleans, La. Nov 12" cds on 1867 buff cover to Paris France , red "New York 'Paid 24' Nov 19" credit exchange cds, red Calais entry cds with matching small boxed "PD", Very Fine.
Scott No. 71 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 390
1863, 2¢ black, tied by New York circle of wedges circular mail cancel on Sep. 19th 1866 printed circular to Cadiz, Spain at the 2¢ circular mail rate, carried as endorsed in magenta by Cunard Line Scotia , Cadiz (10.5.66) arrival backstamp, red "4" reales due handstamp and "Lista" (list) oval backstamp, Very Fine and scarce printed matter use to Spain.
Scott No. 73 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $400 - 600.Lot 391
1863, 2¢ black, tied by blue "Baltimore Md." cds missing date on cover with brown illustrated "Lawrence D. Dietz & Co." building advertisement to Fredericksburg Va., additional green overall advertising list on reverse, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 73 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 392
1863, 2¢ black, bottom sheet margin single, tied by red "New York City, 22 Dec" carrier duplex on printed "Granada Gold Mining Company" stockholder circular to local street address; few minor separations along filefolds, 2¢ torn, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 73 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 393
1863, 2¢ black, nicely centered, used with 1¢ blue (63) , both tied together with negative Star of David fancy cancels duplexed with "New Haven Ct. Aug 17" cds on orange cover to New Milford Ct., interesting manuscript instruction " Care Washington Stages " at lower left, pencil "1863"; reduced slightly at right, couple small stamp flaws, Very Fine fancy cancel use.
Scott No. 73 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 394
1862, 5¢ red brown, rich brilliant color, couple short perfs, tied by light NYFM circle of wedges cancel, red "N.York, Br. Pkt. 'Paid' Nov 30" exchange cds on 1864 folded letter to Madrid, Spain , carried on Cunard Line Australasian from New York Nov. 30th to Queenstown arriving Dec. 10th, red London (12.10) transit and Madrid (12.14) arrival backstamps, "4R" reales due handstamp, Very Fine and beautiful 5¢ red brown use to Spain, ex-Herst, Littauer .
Scott No. 75 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $500 - 750.Lot 395
1862, 5¢ red brown, rich color, used with 10¢ green (68) , both tied together by grid cancels duplexed with "Rye N.Y. Jul 25" cds on 1862 cover to Paris, France , red "New York 'Paid 6' Jul 26" credit exchange cds, red Calais (8.9) transit and black Paris (8.9) receiver, blue green Paris forwarding oval backstamp, cover forwarded back to Rye N.Y. , black "New York '15' Aug 27" debit exchange cds; edge wear and bit of ink erosion, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 75 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $700.Lot 396
1863, 5¢ brown, used with 1¢ blue (63) , tied by bold circular grid cancels and "Stratford Ct, 28 Jun" cds on yellow cover to New York N.Y., Very Fine and scarce combination for double the 3¢ rate.
Scott No. 76 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 397
1863, 5¢ brown, used with 10¢ green (68) , well centered with nat. s.e., both tied by blurry encircled star cancels, red "New York 'Paid 6' Apr 30" credit exchange cds to Paris, France , red Calais (5.12.64) receiver and matching red boxed "PD"; some wear and light toning, Fine.
Scott No. 76 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 398
1866, 15¢ black, nat. s.e., used with 1868 3¢ red, F. grill (94), both not tied by target cancels, matching light "Waterville, Vt." cds and manuscript "Registered No 1" notation on yellow registered cover to Calais Vt.; stamp faults, F.-V.F. Vermont registered use.
Scott No. 77 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 399
1866, 15¢ black, small flaws, tied by Circle of Wedges NYFM cancel, red "New York 'Paid 6' Nov 4" credit exchange cds on small 1867 cover to Paris, France , blue Calais (11.21.67) entry cds and red boxed "PD"; edge wear, very attractive cover, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 77 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 400
1866, 15¢ black, centered to top, tied by indistinct blue cancel, brownish "Stockbridge Ms. Dec 11" cds on 1868 cover to Nuremberg, Germany , manuscript "Closed Mail via Eng" endorsement, red "New York, Paid All, Br Transit, Dec 12" exchange cds, red "Verviers, Coeln, Franco" (12.24) transit, Nuremberg (12.25) arrival backstamp, stamp and cover with small faults include stamp with margin tear still, Fine.
Scott No. 77 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 401
1863, 24¢ lilac, used with two 2¢ black (73) singles, each canceled by segmented cork cancel duplexed with sharp "Washington D.C. Jul 22" cds on 1867 cover to Vienna, Austria , red "N.York Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Jul 24" credit exchange cds, blue "Aachen, Franco 4/8" framed transit, Vienna (8.6) arrival backstamp; left 2¢ nibbled and light toning along with 24¢, Fine use to Austria via Prussian Closed Mail.
Scott No. 78 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 402
1863, 24¢ lilac, minor corner nick, used with 2¢ black (73) pair , all tied by circle of Vs NYFM cancels, red "N. York Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Mar 20" credit exchange cds on 1867 orange cover to Dusseldorf Germany , endorsed "p. Cuba" at top, blue "Aachen Franco" (4.2) framed transit, German (4.2) arrival backstamp, 1867 docketing on reverse; top right corner repair, F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott No. 78 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 403
1863, 24¢ lilac, deep rich color, tied by cross roads cancel, matching "Lawrence Mass. Jun 7" cds with red "Paid 24" two-line handstamp on amber 1864 cover to Burnley, England , red "Boston Br. Pkt. '19 Paid' Jun 8" credit exchange cds, Burnley (6.20) arrival backstamp; docketing at left, edge wear, Very Fine.
Scott No. 78 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $425.Lot 404
1863, 24¢ lilac, nice color, centered in at bottom and left, used with 2¢ black (73) pair , right faulty from overhang, cork cancels duplexed with partial "Rochester N.Y. Mar 16" cds to Germany , red "New York Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Mar 21" credit exchange cds, blue "Aachen Franco" (4.8) framed transit, arrival backstamps, light edge wear and small tear still, Fine.
Scott No. 78 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $425.Lot 405
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, rich color, tied by fancy grid cancel duplexed with bold "Richmond, Va. Mar 8" cds on 1866 cover to Sheffield England , partial red "New York, Am. Pkt. '3' Mar 10" credit exchange cds, bold red London Paid (3.21.66) transit, Sheffield (3.22) arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 78a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $450.Lot 406
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac, nicely centered, canceled by five-ring target cancel, mathcing "Brooklyn N.Y., Feb 10" cds on cover to London, England, red "N.York Br. Pkt. 'Paid 19' Feb 13" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from Boston Feb. 14th to Queenstown arriving Feb. 25th, red London Paid (2.26) arrival cds, 1866 docketing at left; light cover toning, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 78a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $425.Lot 407
1863, 24¢ gray, nicely centered, canceled cork duplexed with "Brooklyn N.Y. Mar 9" cds and tied by partial red New York, Mar 10" exchange cds on 1866 orange cover to Melbourne, England , manuscript at top "Per Steamer from N.Y. March 10th 1866" at top, red "London, Paid, 21 Mr 66" transit cds, partial Melbourne (3.22) arrival backstamp, no flap, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 78b ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $475.Lot 408
1863, 24¢ gray, fresh color, tied by target cancel duplexed with "Danville Ill. Dec 20 '65" cds on 1865 cover to Warmark, England , red "New York, Am. Pkt. 'Paid 3' Dec 23" credit exchange cds, red Liverpool "U.S. Packet" (1.3) transit, Dunstable (1.4) cds backstamp; flap tear and wear, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 78b ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $475.Lot 409
1863, 24¢ gray, rich color, tied by grid cancel, matching indistinct "New York, Sep 21" cds duplex on 1866 cover to Manchester, England, partial red "New-York, Am. Pkt. 'Paid 3' Sep 22" credit exchange cds, red London Paid (10.4) transit, Manchester (10.4) arrival backstamp, 1866 letter; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 78b ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $475.Lot 410
1867, 2¢ black, E. grill, two singles, left stamp scissors separated, tied by New York geometric circular mail cancels on May 28, 1869 folded letter from Boston to Rosario, Argentina at the 4¢ printed matter rate via British Mails, red numeral " 2 " cent credit handstamp, red London Paid (6.13) transit, Fine and rare, the only reported printed matter use to Argentina .
Scott No. 87 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.Lot 411
1867, 10¢ green, E. grill, tied by NYFM segmented grid cancel, red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Aug 20" exchange cds on "August Rölker" corner card cover to Henslage, Germany , endorsed "pr. Steamer Union", Menslage (9.4) entry cds, Very Fine and choice NYFM use.
Scott No. 89 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 412
1867, 1¢ blue, F. grill, strong grill impression, bright color, tied by quartered cork cancel duplexed with "Augusta Me." cds on local drop cover to Judge Titcomb; reduced slightly at right, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 92 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $475.Lot 413
1867, 3¢ red, F. grill, canceled by blue three-bar circular grid duplexed with "Knoxville Ten. Oct 17" cds on 1868 light buff cover to Toronto, Canada , matching blue " Due 10 " circular handstamp, Toronto 1868 arrival backstamp and "10" cents due handstamp; reduced a bit at right, Very Fine and attractive short-paid cross-border use.
Scott No. 94 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 414
1867, 3¢ red, F. grill, canceled by blue cross-roads cancel duplexed with "Louisville Ky. Aug 25" cds on orange Barnett & Edwards Law Office corner card cover to Detroit, Mich., two strikes of fancy " Due 3 Cts " framed handstamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 94 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 415
1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill, tied by bold NYFM 12-section leaf fancy cancel, partial red "New York, Paid All, Sep 24" exchange cds on 1868 folded cover to Bremen, Germany , carried as endorsed by NGL Line Weser II from New York Sep. 24th to Bremen arriving Oct. 6th, blue Bremen (10.7) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and choice NY foreign mail use at the 10¢ direct rate.
Scott No. 96 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 416
1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill, well centered and lightly canceled, used with 2¢ black, F. grill (93) , both with partial target cancels, matching "Clear Lake, Minn. May 27" cds on 1869 cover to Liverpool, England , red "New York, Paid All, Jun" transit cds, red "London, Paid, 14 JU 69" transit, Liverpool (6.15) arrival backstamp; partial flap and top edge mend, small stamp flaws, still attractive and Fine appearing.
Scott No. 96 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $290.Lot 417
1867, 30¢ orange, F. grill, two singles, off center as usual, strong grills, tied by cork cancels duplexed with "New Orleans May 25" cds on 1869 blue quadruple-rate folded letter to Bordeaux, France , red "New York 'Paid 24' May 29" credit exchange cds, blue Calais (6.10) entry cds, Bordeaux (6.11) arrival backstamp; right 30¢ tiny perf hole tear, a very scarce use of high value grills, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 100 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $2,000 as used singles.Lot 418
1869, 1¢ buff, well-centered, quartered cork cancel, matching "Paterson N.J. Nov 23" cds on locally-addressed small cover; right flap missing, an Extremely Fine gem use, ex-Knapp, Newbury, Arch .
Scott No. 112 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 419
1869, 2¢ brown, vertical pair, used with 15¢ black, F grill (91) , tied by target cancels and matching "Cambridge, Wisc. Nov 5" on 1869 yellow cover to Sala, Sweden , red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Nov 13" exchange backstamp cds with matching red "4" cent credit handstamp, red Verviers-Coeln Franco (11.25) transit, F.-V.F. and scarce 1869 issue mixed-issue use paying the 19¢ rate via North German Union Closed Mail.
Scott No. 113 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $500 - 750.Lot 420
1869, 2¢ brown, tied by New York circle of wedges cancel on all-over tan illustrated "Guffroy's Sugar Coated Pills of Cod Liver Extract, New York N.Y." advertising cover depicting eagles, shields, flags and a large cod, the designs at bottom implying government endorsement, George H. Felt 1868 imprint on flap, addressed to Franklin Vt.; small stain at top, F.-V.F., an outstanding design and desirable with the 2¢ 1869 Pictorial Issue.
Scott No. 113 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 421
1869, 2¢ brown, s.e., bright color, canceled by "May 19" two-line dater, additional strike adjacent on drop cover to Lawrence, Mass.; slightly trimmed at top, flap torn, Very Fine and scarce cancel.
Scott No. 113 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 422
1869, 2¢ brown, extremely fresh color, used with 1¢ blue (63) , both tied by unusual grids, matching "Berford, Mich. Nov 20" cds from the H.B. Shaw correspondence to Alfred Me., Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 113 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 423
1869, 6¢ ultramarine, bright and fresh, tied by bold "6" in Double Circle cancel duplexed with partial Mich. May 22nd town cds on on cross border cover to Moira, Canada , reverse with Belleville Ont. (5.14) transit and Moira Ont. (5.16) arrival; reduced slightly, partial flap and edge tear, Fine and scarce use; with 1981 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 115 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 424
1869, 10¢ yellow, cancelled by red grid, matching "Baltimore Md. Jan 30" duplex and script " Paid All " on 1870 cover to Germany, red "New York, Direct, Feb 1" exchange cds, carried by HAPAG Allemannia from New York Feb. 1st to Hamburg, red framed "Hamburg France" transit, Polle arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. 116 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $500 - 750.
A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE DISTINCTIVE RED BALTIMORE FOREIGN MAIL CANCELS.Lot 425
1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II, rich colors, tied by bold square segmented cork cancel, indistinct red New York exchange cds on blue 1869 folded letter to Palermo, Italy , endorsed "Per Scotia", Palermo (12.24) arrival backstamp and boxed "6" h.s.; stamp hinged in place, addressee name obliterated, Fine.
Scott No. 119 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $800.Lot 426
1870, 3¢ green, N.B.N.C. printing, right s.e., tied by bold St Louis fancy "Sun" cancel on yellow cover to cape Cape Girardeau Mo.; reduced slightly at left, 3¢ tiny corner crease, barely reduced at left still, Fine and desirable strike of this scarce fancy cancel.
Scott No. 147 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 427
1873, 1¢ ultramarine, C.B.N.C. printing, tied by segmented cork cancel on yellow illustrated advertising cover for safety Kerosene lamp showing the four different stages at lighting addressed to West Yorkshire N.Y., Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 156 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 428
1873, 3¢ green, C.B.N.C. printing, tied by the large patent cancel with center scarifying the stamp, matching "Washington D.C. Jun 8" c.d.s., on House of Representatives envelope to New York N.Y., original 1878 enclosure; paper loss from aging, Fine and rare patent cancel, ex-Turner .
Scott No. 158 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 429
1875, 5¢ blue, C.B.N.C. printing, tied by "New York, Apr 17" duplex on 1880 amber cover with red Wells Fargo and Co. "Paid From St. Joseph to Placerville Per Pony Express" frank to Madrid, Spain , May 2nd arrival backstamp; some gum staining around stamp, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 179 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 430
1879, 2¢ vermilion, A.B.N.C. printing, used with 1¢ gray blue (206) , tied three-ring "3" cancels duplexed with "Philadelphia Pa. May 19" cds on incoming Canandian cover bearing Canada 3¢ Small Queen tied by target cancel to Capt. Ship Midas, Philadelphia Pa., revers with "Westergard & Co, Ship Merch." forwarders labels, forwarded to Portland, Oregon "Care of the British Consul", reverse with "Portland, Ore. Jun 1" arrival backstamp; light soiling, lower right corner restored, couple small stamp flaws, Fine appearance.
Scott No. 183 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 431
1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing, single with wide bottom margin, canceled by Indigo quartered cork duplexed with "Washington D.C. Dec 7, 1879" cds on cover to Finland, endorsed "Via. St. Petersburg" at top, bold "ANK 26 12" in box, New York, Russian and Finnish postmarks on reverse; small cover tears from opening, F.-V.F. and rare, ex-Welch, Markovits, Hogg .
Scott No. 185 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 432
1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing, single and pair used with 2¢ vermilion (183) , all tied by fancy boxed grid cancels duplexed with "Santa Cruz, Cal. Dec 22" cds on 1879 registered folded letter to Switzerland , manuscript "Reg No 162" notation, New York (12.31, 1.1) transit backstamps and blue #47216 registry h.s., appropriate Swiss transits and receiver; right 6¢ slightly clipped corner, Very Fine and attractive use; with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 186 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 433
1879, 15¢ red orange, A.B.N.C. printing, tied by "San Francisco, Cal. May 18, 86" duplex to Cugnasco, Switzerland , Swiss arrival backstamps, Very Fine use at triple that 5¢ UPU rate, ex-Weiss .
Scott No. 189 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 434
1881, 3¢ blue green, tied by "New York, P.O. Feb 17" duplex on cover with red Wells Fargo and Co. "Paid From St. Joseph to Placerville Per Pony Express" frank to Alexandria Va. care of Va. Midland Railway Co.; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 207 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 435
1883, 2¢ red brown, bold fancy cancel tied 2¢ red brown (210), matching "Southwick, Mass. Aug 15" cds on light buff cover to Lyndon Center Vt., "Northampton, Mass. Transit, Aug 16" backstamp, an Extremely Fine and choice strike; with 2025 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 210 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $400 - 600.Lot 436
1893, 1¢ Columbian, 18 examples in singles, strips and block of six, each tied by "Washington D.C." ovals and "Washington D.C., Oct 29, 97" on large 1897 U.S. Department of Agriculture penalty package front to Germany; some faults, Fine and unusual use.
Scott No. 230 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 437
1893, 1¢ Columbian, tied by "Worcester Mass., Mar 21, 93" duplex on 1¢ postal card (UX10) to Romania , Romania (4.6) receiving double-circle; vertical folds, Fine and scarce destination.
Scott No. 230 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 438
1893, 3¢ Columbian, tied by "World's Fair Station, Chicago, Oct 13, 1893" expo machine cancel on Civil War "The Loyal States, Union, Minnesota" patriotic all-over design used locally; some toning, F.-V.F. and scarce Pierce Civil War patriotic.
Scott No. 232 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 439
1893, 5¢ Columbian, corner flaw, tied by "New York, Mar 21, 93" cds duplex to Port Elizabeth, South Africa ; appropriate backstamps including Cape Town (4.20) arrival backstamp, F.-V.F. and scarce destination.
Scott No. 234 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Lot 440
1893, 15¢ Columbian, used with 8¢ Columbian (236) , each tied by "Cincinnati, O. Apr 24, 94" and with purple "Registered" straightline on 1894 Stefan Stecher philatelist corner card cover to Prague, Bohemia, "New York, N.Y., Reg'y Div." (4.26) transit backstamp and New York (FX-NY1a) exchange label affixed; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 238 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 441
1893, 15¢ Columbian, tied by "Washington, D.C., Nov 27 '93" duplex on 1893 Imperial German Embassy , Washington D.C. corner card cover to German Occupied Poland , addressed to an army officer in the artillery regiment at Custrin, red embassy wax seal on reverse, Custrin (12.8) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce triple-5¢ UPU rate use to German Occupied Poland.
Scott No. 238 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.
Küstrin is a town in Gorzów County, Lubusz Voivodeship in western Poland, close to the border with Germany. The town recovered from being burnt to the ground by retreating French forces in 1814, and became one of the most important railway hubs in the Kingdom of Prussia and later the German Empire. After WWII, the ruined town was placed under Polish administration by decision of the Potsdam Conference.Lot 442
1895, 1¢ blue, D.L. watermark, tied by "Washington D.C. May 6" machine "Transit" cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX12) to Vienna, Austria, reverse with Washington Monument advertising , Vienna (5.17) arrival cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 264 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.No image available.
Lot 443
1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV, nat. s.e., tied by "Baltimore, Md. Dec 4, 96" duplex on Baltimore American newpaper advertising cover to Paris, France , "New York "T, 15 Centimes, N.Y." duplex handstamp, France 30c postage affixed and tied by ms., forwarded to Asnieres and additional France 30c postage due tied by arrival cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 279Bc ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Lot 444
1897, 2¢ pink, type IV, tied by "May 3 - 98, Washington D.C., 11:30AM" emergency oval duplex to U.S. Naval Station, Key West Fla., May 11th arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 279Bg ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
The emergency hand-cancelers supplied by the Post Office Dept. and used briefly in 1898, which were necessary due to overwhelming demand to replace worn-out devices and to supply new offices and military camps during the Spanish-American War.Lot 445
1898, 5¢ dark blue, tied by New York duplex on 1899 cover to Cambridge, England , Cambridge (2.16) arrival backstamp, forwarded to Paris France with G.B. 2½d Victoria issue tied by "Cambridge, Feb 17 99" cds, Paris (2.18) receiver, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 281 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Lot 446
1898, 2¢ Trans-Miss., tied by "Washington D.C., Dec 1, 1898" wavy machine cancel on William McKinley 1898 Presidential Campaign post card to Germany, Rungsdorf (12.11) arrival cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 286 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 447
1903, 1¢ blue green, tied by "Washington D.C., Feb 17, 1906" duplex on unsealed Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey penalty mail cover to Bealieu, France at the 1¢ UPU printed matter rate, Very Fine.
Scott No. 300 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 448
1903, 1¢ blue green, tied by "Washington D.c., Jun 9, 1904" machine cancel on unsealed Department of Agriculture penalty cover to Copenhagen, Denmark , Jun. 20th arrival backstamp; light vertical fold, Very Fine.
Scott No. 300 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 449
1915, 2¢ pale carmine red, S.L. watermark, perf. 11, horizontal pair, nat. s.e. at top, used with 9¢ salmon (415) , tied by "New York, Reg" ovals on registered 2¢ carmine (U412) amber entire with J.M. Bartels corner card to Germany, reverse with "New York, Registered, 7-14, 1915" ovals and Berlin (8.4) arrival backstamp, Very Fine; with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 461 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $1,200 as on-cover single.Lot 450
1988, 25¢ Honeybee, horizontal coil, black (engraved) omitted, tied by "SCE Southern Md, 24 Apr" machine cancel with "Steam Along with Stamp Collecting" illustrated train slogan cancel on gray Michael's Hair Design, Annapolis, Md. cover to address, Very Fine and scarce EFO commercial use.
Scott No. 2281i ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.