July Internet Auction

Ann Arbor Mich. "Harry", "I Am H.N." and "H.N.", group comprising "Harry" in Grid tying 1¢ gray blue (206) on postal card piece, three strikes of "H.N." within bars on #206, 210, and two strikes of negative "I am H.N." cancel on #210 singles; small flaws, Very Fine group of these popular cancels.

Cole No. ML-unlisted, ML-49, ML-48   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

On April 26, 1882, Jerome C. Knowlton was appointed Postmaster of Ann Arbor, Michigan and during his tenure various cancellations were used signifying his different postal clerks. Harry Cox Nichels of Galt, Ontario came to the post office of Ann Arbor in 1884 at the age of 19 as a postal clerk. He and his friends, C.W. Berry (age 18) and Charles P. Bender worked as postal clerks under Knowlton until June 25, 1885, when Edward Duffy took over as Postmaster. Nickels and Berry were both students at University of Michigan where Knowlton became an assistant professor of law in the fall of 1885. Knowlton later became Dean of the Law School.

"N & W" with Star (Norwich & Worcester R.R.), sharp strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , small flaws, Very Fine and choice strike of this rare railroad fancy cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. LC-N 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Reversed "NIX" in Oval Bars, of Woonsocket Falls R.I., bold strike on 3¢ rose (65); small tear at top right, Very Fine strike.

Skinner-Eno No. LC-WD 7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

"FALLS" in Oval, readible strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Rock City Falls N.Y. Mar 8" cds on cover to Medusa N.Y.; accompanied by off-cover strike on 3¢ rose (65), tear at right, F.-V.F. and unusual unlisted fancy cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. LC-WD unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

"H" in Wreath, bold purple strike duplexed with "Hulmeville Penna. Oct 18, 1882" cds ties 1¢ gray blue (206) on unsealed light buff Old Fellows' Journal corner card cover to Douglassville Pa., Very Fine.

Cole No. L-6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

"Paid 3" in Circle, perfect sharp strike ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) , perfs trimmed at bottom, matching sharp "Vernon Vt., May 6" cds on orange cover to Northfield Mass.; reduced slightly at left, Extremely Fine and choice.

Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

"1870", two different, first positive "1870" duplexed with "Watkins N.Y. Nov 4" cds ties 3¢ green (147) on orange cover to Penn Yan N.Y.; second with "1870" in Circle duplexed with partial "Nashotah Wis. Jun 8" cds ties 3¢ green (147) on cover to Detroit Mich., Very Fine pair.

Cole No. YD-4, YD-9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.