The C.A. Stillions Collection of Washington D.C. Postal History

Columbia Postal Supply Co., "Washington D.C., Apr 11 16, 11-30 AM, complete Type 8 bold machine cancel ties 1¢ green on 1916 International Union of the American Republics picture postcard to Warren Mass., Very Fine, used only Two Days .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Columbia Repeater "Wasington D.C., Aug 16, 1923", machine cancellation tying 2¢ Wash. on cover to Asheville, N.C., Very Fine and rare, ex-Turner .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Evans Machine Cancel, "Washington, DC, Jan 11 1909" Experimental Type 5, Experimental Type D-4 cancel from a machine developed by Samuel J Evans, ties 1¢ green (300) on U.S. Capitol picture card to Bridgeton N.J., Very Fine, this type only known in January of 1909.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

The picture side of this car with a view of the Capitol framed by exotic plants of the Botanical Gardens, that no longer exists as the botanical gardens have been relocated off the axis of the mall.

Geary National Supply Co. "Washington D.C., May 22, 11-PM 01, clear strike of machine cancel ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on 1901 cover to Greenwich Va., reverse with Nokesville Va. transit and Greenwich (5.23) arrival cds, Very Fine and choice example of this rare machine cancel.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

Hansen-Krag Machine Cancel, "Washington, D.C., Aug 15, 1907", intense bold Type 1 repeater impression on Department of Interior postcard to Warner N.H., Bureau of Pensions part-printed message, Warner arrival cds; tiny edge crease, an Extremely Fine and choice strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Hansen-Krag Machine Cancel, "Washington, D.C., Sep 25, 1907", type 2 repeater postmark ties 1¢ Jamestown (328) on picture post card to Portland Ore., Very Fine, a rare example on the Jamestown commemorative issue.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

The Norwegian Hansen-Krag repeater machine cancel reportedly used at Washington D.C. only 29 August 1907 to 6 February 1908.

Hansen-Krag Machine Cancel, "Washington, D.C., Nov 6, 1907", type 2 repeater postmark ties 1¢ green (300) on unsealed cover to Germany at the 1¢ printed matter rate, Very Fine and scarce overseas use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Leavitt Machine Cancel, Washington, D.C., Jan 30, 82, experimental Type X1A tying 1¢ gray blue (206) on buff unsealed cover to Fitzwilliam N.H., Very Fine and choice strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Leavitt Machine Cancel, Washington, D.C., Mar 21, 82, experimental Type X1A tying 1¢ gray blue (206) on buff unsealed cover with "The United States Gazette" advertisement to Westfield Mass.; stain spot, Very Fine and scarce.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Mallonee Time-Stamping Device, "Washington D.C., Nov 28, 5-33 PM, 91", strike on Post Office Department Third Assist. Postmaster General penalty cover to Malaga, N.J.; bottom edge tear and faults at right, Fine and rare.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

Joseph D. Mallonee invented a time-stamping device that was used experimentally in Washington D.C. as a postmarking machine in November and December 1891. The Mallonee deiver was the forerunner to the time marking machine company equipment.

Mallonee Time-Stamping Device, "Washington D.C., Dec 12, 1-52 PM, 91", complete strike ties 2¢ carmine (220) on house of Representatives imprint cover to Greenfield Mass., Dec. 14th arrival backstamp, Very Fine and rare.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

Joseph D. Mallonee invented a time-stamping device that was used experimentally in Washington D.C. as a postmarking machine in November and December 1891. The Mallonee deiver was the forerunner to the time marking machine company equipment.

Palmer & Clark Machine Cancel "Washington D.C., Feb 19, 2 P.M.", perfect strike cancels 1¢ postal card (UX5) addressed to Nagatuck, Conn., message side with printed "Stith's Patent, Center Well, India-Ink Saucer" illustrated ad with message about device operation, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE PALMER & CLARK WASHINGTON D.C. MACHINE CANCEL.

Palmer & Clark Machine Cancel "Washington D.C., Feb 21, 2 P.M.", bold strike ties 3¢ green (158) on Willard's Hotel corner card cover to Philadelphia Pa.; cover tears, one into dial, Fine and scarce machine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Standard Mail Marking Machine Co. "Washington D.C., Mar 6, 1916", clear machine cancel ties 1¢ green on New Post Office picture postcard to Frederick Md., Very Fine First Day use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

This machine cancel was use on the first day of second test of Standard Mail Marking Machinery Co. Tested for only two days in the building picturing on the reverse.

Universal Stamp Machine Co. "Washington, D.C. Aug 21, 1909", experimental cancel ties 1¢ green on picture post card showing Hall of Representatives to Pikesville Md., Very Fine first day use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Unknown Manufacturer, "Washington D.C., Jun 21, 1906" & "Jun 22", repeater machine cancel ties 3¢ green (300) on two picture post cards on each day of use, Very Fine and scarce pair.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

This cancel is known used only two days, Jun. 21st and Jun. 22nd 1906.