Sale 5011 July 25, 2026

July Internet Auction

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Lots 274—284

Fancy Cancels - Patriotic

  • Lot 274

    "Eagle", of Cambidge Mass., complete strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , pulled perf at top and faint corner crease, Very Fine strike.

    Scott No. PA-B 23a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 275

    Corry, Pa. "Eagle & Shield" fancy cancel, bold strike duplexed with "Corry Pa., Jun 17" cds on small yellow piece.

    Skinner-Eno No. PT-E 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.
  • Lot 276

    Eagle, two "Philadelphia Pa. Jul 21" duplex strikes tie two 3¢ green (158) singles on cover to St. Paul Minn.; edge wear and tear, reduced slightly at left.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.
  • Lot 277

    Encircled Shield, duplexed with "Calais Me. Dec 4" cds ties exceptionally well centered 3¢ rose (65) , on cover to Bowdoinham Me.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PS-FC 23   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 278

    Shield with Stars at Top, bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , manuscript "Rush Pa., Mar 8/64" postmark to Apalachin N.Y.; 3¢ slightly affected from edge placement, Very Fine and choice strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PS-ST unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 279

    "Lincoln" & Stars, of Albany N.Y., bold strike of negative circular cancel on 3¢ rose (65), nicely centered, Very Fine and choice strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. LC-NP 15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.
  • Lot 280

    "U.S." in Frame, bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , trivial corner perf crease, an Extremely Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PT-C 23   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 281

    "US" in Wreath of Stars, of Albany N.Y., neat strike cancels 3¢ rose (65), small thin spot, a Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PT-C 17   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 282

    "U.S." in Circle, blue strike duplexed with "Atlanta Ga. Feb 27" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) , toned corner, on 1867 cover to New York City, original 1867 datelined enclosure; small bottom edge and 3¢ flaws, Very Fine strike of this Georgia patriotic cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. PT-US 57   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 283

    North - South Negative Handshake of Worcester, Mass., clear strike with handshake clearly visible duplexed with "Worcester Mass., Dec 27" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Hanover, Conn., message side with printed ad for Mason Brush Works; couple tone spots, a Very Fine strike.

    Cole No. HF-6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    This fancy postmark was issued to promote reconciliation desired by Pres. Rutherford B. Hayes after the Civil War.
  • Lot 284

    Waving Flag of Enfield Conn., two covers with black and purple strikes, first struck in black duplexed with "Enfield Conn. Oct 11, 1886" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to New York City, bit of paper loss on reverse; second with purple strike duplexed with "Enfield Conn. Feb 22, 1887" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to Hartford Conn., Very Fine pair.

    Cole No. FL-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.