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Green 5-Point Radial, beautiful strike cancels 3¢ dull red (26), well centered, bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem with wonderful eye-appeal.

Skinner-Eno No. GE-R unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Green Five-Point Star, of Sharon Vt., vibrant strike cancels 3¢ rose (65), bright and fresh, Very Fine and striking.

Skinner-Eno No. ST-S 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Green Grid, intense vibrant grid strike duplexed with "Richmond Va. Jul 21" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) , short perf, on small blue piece; small tape stain top left, Very Fine and striking.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Waterbury, Ct. "Elm Leaf" fancy cancel, bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , partial cds at left, Very Fine strike, Rarity RR.

Rohloff No. L-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

The Waterbury L-1 Elm Leaf is known used July 23, 1866 to Aug. 16, 1866.

Waterbury Ct. "Heart within Heart" (Valentine's Day), of Waterbury Ct., neat strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , well centered, trivial short perf at left, Extremely Fine and scarce. Skinner-Eno No. PH-H 35.

Rohloff No. J-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Waterbury, Ct. "Man With Derby" fancy cancel, remarkably clear strike on 3¢ Rose (65), centered down, a Very Fine and choice strike, rarity RRRR.

Rohloff No. E-7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

Waterbury, Ct. "U S" fancy cancel, bold strike with part of cds cancels 3¢ rose (65), missperfed, top right corner perf crease, Very Fine strike, rarity RR.

Rohloff No. M-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Encircled Star within Star, bold strike duplexed with "Petersburg Va. Jan 8" ties 3¢ rose (65) on small piece, fresh and Extremely Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. ST-St 21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

This piece confirms the Skinner-Eno listing as Petersburg Va.

(New Orleans La.) Cross within Geometric, clear strike on 1¢ blue (156), well centered, Very Fine.

Cole No. GEN-76   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(New Orleans La.) Iron Cross within Geometric, intense strike on 10¢ brown (150), wide jumbo margins, tiny thin spot at top, Extremely Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

(New Orleans La.) Iron Cross within Geometric, duplexed with "New Orleans La. 11 Jul" cds ties 3¢ green (158) on piece, Extremely Fine and choice complete strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

New Orleans La. Fancy Cancels, group of 19 singles and 3 pieces with Bank Note issues, some fabulous geometric strikes, shield, radials on piece, shield on piece; few flaws, F.-V.F. and eye-catching New Orleans group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

Circle of Carets, sharp strike ties 10¢ orange (116) , red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Jul 1" exchange cds on orange cover to Bremen, Germany , July 13th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.

Kirke No. 68-06-17-WG   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

Kirke recorded the 68-06-17-WG cancel used from Jun. 17, 1868 to only Jul. 2, 1868, however this cover moves the latest known use to Jul. 1, 1869.

Four Rings, ties 10¢ yellow (116), radiant color, light strike of red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Apr 16" exchange cds on 1870 orange cover to Darmstad, Germany , red "Bremen, Franco" (4.28.70) framed transit also ties 10¢, red crayon "2" on reverse, Very Fine and rare NYCFM cancel.

Kirke No. 70-03-10-SGEO   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

Simple Geometric, bold strike ties 3¢ orange (71) , red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 24' May 27" credit exchange on 1865 orange cover to Vienna, Austria , carried by HAPAG Saxonia from New York May 27th to Hamburg arriving Jun. 8th, Hamburg (6.8) backstamp and sharp "Franco" also ties 30¢, Vienna (6.14) arrival backstamp; edge wear, small part of flap missing, Very Fine.

Kirke No. 65-05-20-SGEO   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

Blue Bird, of Rockford Ill., neat strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , bright and fresh, trivial lower right corner crease, Very Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. PA-B 18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Blue Bird, of Rockford Ill., bold socked-on-the-nose strike cancels 3¢ rose (65), bright and fresh, Very Fine and choice strike.

Skinner-Eno No. PA-B 18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

1¢ Coin Reverse, of Milford, Indiana, perfect bold complete strike on 3¢ rose (65) , partial cds; some shorter perfs at top, Extremely Fine strike.

Skinner-Eno No. PO-Co 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Coin with Wreath & Shield, bold strike of fancy cancel includes a central quartered pie shape surrounded by wreath and a shield at top, ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Wilkinsonville Mass. Jan 29" balloon-style cds on orange cover to Providence R.I.; light gum stain adjacent stamp, reduced slightly at left, Very Fine strike, ex-Erivan .

Whitfield No. 1160   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

Compass Points, intricate rubberized cancel on 2¢ Interior (O98), flaws, Very Fine strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Devil with Pitchfork, two strikes duplexed with "West Meriden, Conn. May 12" cds tie 3¢ rose (65) single and pair on piece; right 3¢ with top corner flaw, F.-V.F. and rare multiple strike of this desirable cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. PH-F 40   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

Elephant, clear strike duplexed with "Campello, Mass. Apr 6" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210), nat. s.e. at left, on buff Standard Rubber Co. corner card cover to Carlisle Pa., 1887 docketing at left; hint of tone, Very Fine and rare pictoral fancy cancel.

Cole No. AN-18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

Elephant, of Cambello Mass., clear strike cancels 1¢ gray blue (206) , couple faint creases, Fine and rare animal cancel.

Cole No. AN-18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

Fouled Anchor, of Fayetteville Mass., perfect complete strike cancels 3¢ red, grilled (94), nicely centered, faint crease, an Extremely Fine strike.

Skinner-Eno No. PO-An 33   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Negative Anchor in Cogwheel, of Bristol R.I., perfect bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , small flaw at top, an Extremely Fine strike.

Skinner-Eno No. PO-An 29   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Heart, of Bridgeport Ct., neat strike with partial cds cancels 3¢ rose (65), perf tear at left, Very Fine and choice strike.

Skinner-Eno No. PH-H 60   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Horse Head, of Northampton Mass., bold complete strike cancels 2¢ red brown (210) , a scarce and Very Fine strike.

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

Horse's Head, intense bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , short perf at top, Extremely Fine strike.

Skinner-Eno No. PA-H 3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Indian Head, sharp socked-on-the-nose strike cancels 2¢ red brown (210) , wide margins, Very Fine.

Cole No. JO-161   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Indian Head, perfect strike duplexed with "Upper Sandusky, O. Jun 2" cds ties 3¢ green (158) on amber cover to Hiawatha Kans., June 5th 1875 receipt docketing on reverse; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and choice strike of this rare fancy cancel.

Cole No. JO-118   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

This strike is far superior to the crude Cole tracing.

Man's Face in Circle, of Columbus Wisc., two clear strikes cancel 3¢ rose (65) vertical pair , reinforced separation, couple short perfs, Very Fine strikes.

Skinner-Eno No. PH-M 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Man-in-the-Moon and Star, negative cancel duplexed with "Paducah Ky. Sep 17" cds on 1¢ postal card to New York City, 1881 arrival cds, F.-V.F.

Whitfield No. 21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Padlock, bold strike duplexed with "Cambridge Mass. May 30" cds tie 3¢ rose (65) on cover from Batchelder corrrespondence to Andover Mass., 1868 docketed at left; flap tear, Very Fine and choice strike.

Skinner-Eno No. PO-Pl 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

Padlock, of Cambridge Mass., intense bold strike on 3¢ red, E grill (88), centered to bottom, tiny corner crease, Extremely Fine and choice strike.

Skinner-Eno No. PO-Pl 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Pig, of Corry Pa., sharp strike cancels 3¢ green (147), rare and Very Fine strike.

Cole No. AN-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

"Preacher in Pulpit", bold strike duplexed with "Boston Mass. Aug 16" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) , s.e. at right, on small piece; piece bit of thinning, Very Fine strike.

Skinner-Eno No. PH-F 104   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Rooster, perfect bold strike on 2¢ red brown (210), strong color, reperfed at top, still an Extremely Fine strike of this rare pictorial fancy cancel.

Cole No. Bi-33   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

"Shoo-Fly", sharp bold strikes duplexed with "Saint Clair, Mich. 2 Oct" cds cancel 3¢ green (147) horizontal pair on 1871 mourning cover to Lynn, England , partial Oct. 25 arrival backstamp, Very Fine, ex-Knapp, Emerson ; with 1990 P.F. certificate.

Whitfield No. 597   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

A CHOICE AND RARE USE OF THE SAINT CLAIR, MICHIGAN "SHOO-FLY" CANCEL.

Skull & Cross-Bones, sharp strike cancels 3¢ green (207), small flaw top right, Very Fine and sharp strike. Whitfield No. 165.

Cole No. SK-37   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

"Tar Baby", of Los Angeles Cal., bold strike on 2¢ vermilion (178) , centered to right, Very Fine and rare strike.

Cole No. JO-175   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

"U.S. Mail" Padlock, complete strike duplexed with partial "Stoneham Mass., Feb 15" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) on small piece; vertical crease to left of stamp, Very Fine strike.

Cole No. LCK-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

"U.S. Mail" Padlock, bold strike cancels 2¢ red brown (210) , nicely centered, small tear at lower right, faint pink stain spot on reverse, Very Fine strike; with 1980 P.F. certificate.

Cole No. LCK-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Weathervane Anchor, of Putnam Ct., bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65), centered right, Very Fine strike.

Skinner-Eno No. PO-An 14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Masonic Square & Compass with positive "G", intense strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , rich color, an Extremely Fine strike.

Skinner-Eno No. FR-M2a 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Square & Compass in Circle, ties 3¢ rose (65), matching neat "Mittneague Mass. Apr 27" cds on fresh cover to Auburn Mass., Very Fine and choice.

Skinner-Eno No. FR-M4c 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

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.

"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 $150 - 200.

Eagle and Shield, clear strike duplexed with "Cambridge Mass. Dec 26" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on piece, Very Fine and rare, unlisted in Skinner Eno.

Whitfield No. 441   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Eagle, bold strike duplexed with "Cambridge Mass. Nov 11" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on light yellow cover to Worcester Mass.; tiny tone spot, Very Fine strike, ex-Dr. Robertson, Erivan .

Skinner-Eno No. PA-B 23a var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

This strike of the Eagle is facing right instead of the Skinner-Eno tracings facing to the left.

Flag, of Schodack Landing N.Y., neat strike cancels 3¢ green (184), Very Fine strike.

Cole No. FL-19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Flag, of Whitehall N.Y., blue strike cancels 3¢ rose (65), light creasing, fresh and Very Fine strike of this patriotic cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. PT-F 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

"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 $300 - 400.

New York City Union Soldier's Head, two strikes tie 24¢ lilac (78) pair on small piece; right with small perf flaw at top, Very Fine patriotic cancel, ex-Emerson, Erivan .

Skinner-Eno No. PH-F 73   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

The creation and use of this fancy cancel in the Spring of 1866 coincided with the return of soldiers from the Civil War.

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 $300 - 400.

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

Shield in Octagonal Frame, of Chicago Ill., perfect bold blue strike cancels 10¢ brown (150) , Extremely Fine strike.

Cole No. SH-113   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Blue Shield in Segmented Frame, complete strike duplexed with "Chicago Ill. Nov 27, '63" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on small blue piece, Very Fine and scarce cancel.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Union" Waving Flag, clear strike of fancy cancel ties 10¢ green (68) , corner repaired, matching "Healdsburg Cal. May 15" cds on orange cover to New Boston Ill.; stamp repaired at top right, Very Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $750 - 1,000.

"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.

"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 $200 - 300.

"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 $150 - 200.

"A.J." Andrew Jackson, of Brattleboro Vt., bold blue strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , perfs trimmed at right, Very Fine strike of this rare cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. LC-A 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

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 $300 - 400.

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.

"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 $150 - 200.

"lXL", of Parkersburgh W.V., perfect bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , small tone spot at left, accompanied by small yellow piece showing a "Parkersburgh W.Va. 2 Aug" cds duplex with the cancel, Extremely Fine strike of this unusual cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. LC-I 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

"L.L.", duplexed with "Athol Depot, Mass." cds cancels 3¢ red (94) on cover to Wendell Depot Mass., Very Fine, ex-Erivan .

Skinner-Eno No. LC-L 5   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

This sharp cancel strike updates the defective Skinner-Eno tracing.

"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 $200 - 300.

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 $150 - 200.

Old English "S", perfect bold strike duplexed with "Stoneham, Mass. Jan 24" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) on buff cover with "F.W.B. Worthen, Shoe Manufacturer" scroll corner card to Charleston Mass., Extremely Fine and choice.

Cole No. Ls-83   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

Ballston N.Y. Month Cancels of "May", "Jul", "Aug" and "Sep", bold negative strikes on 3¢ green (158) singles, small flaws, Very Fine strikes.

Cole No. ML-unl, 204, 162, 226   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

"Oct", "Nov" and "Dec", of Putnam Ct., nice strike of each on three 3¢ rose (65) singles, Oct. perf flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce trio.

Skinner-Eno No. ND-M 12, 15 & 16   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

"Nov", of Putnam Ct., bold negative cancel on 3¢ rose (65) , an Extremely Fine strike.

Skinner-Eno No. ND-M 15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

"Dec", of Putnam Ct., bold negative cancel on 3¢ rose (65) , two vertical tears at top, an Extremely Fine strike; with 1977 P.F. certificate.

Skinner-Eno No. ND-M 16   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

"1885" Cross, intense bold strike duplexed with "Stoneham, Mass. May 11" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) on buff cover to Landaff, N.H.; reduced slightly at left, Extremely Fine and choice strike.

Cole No. TD-148   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

3¢ 1861 Fancy Cancel Collection, collection of over 380 on 30 album pages with a range of cancels including pictorials, "US" patriotics, patents, postmarks, etc., better noted include Putnam weathervane, Cooperstown N.Y. negaive anchose, Rockford Ill. blue bird, Cambridge Mass. spread eagle, Cambridge Mass. bird on piece, heart cancels incl. Waterbury Ct. heart within heart, colors incl. red, blue and green, Alexandria Va. florals, various leaves including NYC red strike, three-leaf clovers, Maltese crosses, Woonsocket R.I. "NIX", Unadilla Forks N.Y. pitchfork, partial Meriden Ct. Devil with Pitchfork, Rutland Vt. masonic open book, Media Pa. pine tree, Salem Mass. witch, Nashotah Wisc. "1869", Cambridge Ms. mask and cat face, blue mask strike, High Point N.c. "H.P." cds, Putnam Ct. "U.S." within Stars, Albany N.Y. two "U.S." within negative star frame, few pages of rosettes and common designs, etc; some small faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,000 - 1,500.

3¢ 1861 Fancy Cancels - Fraternal Cancels, selection of over 50 on six album pages with a range of designs including two covers, note Brattleboro Vt. blue negative Square & Compass, Cornish Me. Square & Compass in circle, Bridgewater Mass. negative Square & Compass on cover, Norwich Ct. cross design, Huntington N.Y. "G" in Star, Columbus Oh. mask possibly "kleagle mask", Philadelphia Pa. negative crescent, triangles, Rutland Vt. negative open book on 3¢ U59 entire and choice off-cover strike on #65, etc; some small faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

3¢ 1861 Fancy Cancels - Geometric Cancels, selection of over 330 on 19 album pages with a range of designs from simple to intricate, includes a nice selection of New York city domestic cancels, note checkerboards, circular, grids, quartered corks, etc; some small faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

3¢ 1861 Fancy Cancels - Letter and Word Cancels, selection of over 90 on eight album pages with a range from A to W, note Litchfield Ct. "L" strike on cover and off-cover, Lockport N.Y. "L", Titusville Pa. "T" in sunburst, Rockville Ct. fancy "R" in frame, "Ridgefield Ct. fancy "R", Waterbury "W" on s.e. 3¢, Brattleboro "DK", "DPH", "Glen", Norfolk Va. "VA" in circle, several "OK" design including Lee Mass. and Saratoga Springs N.Y. strikes on piece, "Free" strikes plus "Forwarded" and "Missent", etc; some small faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

3¢ 1861 Fancy Cancels - "Paid" Cancels, selection of 54 on six album pages with range of "Paid" strikes, includes New York "Paid All" struck across 3¢ pair, bold "Paid 3" in circle, various "Paid" in Circle strikes, bold "Paid" in grid cancels on pair on piece, Baltimore Md. blue "Balto. Paid" in double circle on piece with cds, various "Paid" in frame strikes, some strikes in blue and red, etc; some small faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

"Paid" Cancellations on 3¢ rose (65) Covers, collection of approx. 60 covers with with a "Paid""cancel, some with rate integrated such as "Paid 3", wide range of towns with a few duplicates, most struck in black but a few others are represented such as blue and green of Wayne, Michigan; some faults, mostly F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,000 - 1,500.

3¢ 1861 Fancy Cancels - Shields, selection of 75 on three album pages with many better strikes including Madalin N.Y. star in shield, Dayton Oh. shield on piece, bold Alexandria Va. shield in circle, Memphis Tenn. blue shield, New York City shield with crossed bars within circle, Boston Mass. starred shield, Bridgeport Ct. heart shield, Sacramento shield with three stars, etc., range of designs; some small faults, F.-V.F. and scarce group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

3¢ 1861 Fancy Cancels - Stars, selection of 135 on six album pages with range of designs, many better including "Lincoln" and Stars of Albany N.Y., 10-Point Star, Boston Mass. nine-point incised negative star in circle, etc., Corinna Me. 8-point star with central sunburst and bold negative "S" in five-point star, Sharon Vt. green five-point star, "Union" Star, irregular six-point struck on strip of three, "U" in Six-Point Star within Ring of New York City, various Putnam Ct. strike including "US within ring of Stars, three strikes of Star in Pentagon, etc; some small faults, F.-V.F. and scarce group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $750 - 1,000.

1870-78 New York Foreign Mail Cancel Collection, fantastic collection of over 80 up to the 30¢ value on four album pages with a range of NYFM types, some great strikes and rare types including GE-C4 on 5¢ #179, TR-M1 Negative Square in Circle on 6¢, TR-M2 cross on 6¢, four strikes of Fouled anchor on 6¢ and 10¢ values, several vivid red supplementary mail strikes including cross roads on 10¢ #150 and circle of wedges on 12¢ #151, GE-EP11 geometric red strike on 24¢ #153, GE-EP7 geomtric on 6¢ #159, GE-EN8 geometric on 1¢ #162, TR-W19 on 15¢ #152, TR-W13c on #158, 178 cover front to Algeria (ex-Weiss), etc; some small faults, F.-V.F. and wonderful collection of NYFM cancels.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,000 - 1,500.

1870-88 Bank Note Issue Fancy Cancel Collection, remarkable collection of over 1,500 stamps and a few covers on 103 album pages with a range of cancels including pictorials, leaves, crosses, masks, skulls & cross bones, stars, fraternal, patriotics, patents, letters, numerals, targets, color cancels, checkerboards, geometrics, postmarks, etc., better noted include Baby in Coffin on 1¢ #145, Worcester Mass. "North South" handshake on 1¢, Enfield Conn. Waving Flag on 5¢ #205 pair, hearts, three "Don't USM" on 3¢, blue Japanese fan on #207, NYC Roman numerals on 3¢, "OK" cancels, North Andover Mass shield within frame, Spencer Mass. bamboo cross on #207 cover, Glen Allen precancel star on 1¢ #182, etc; some small faults, overall F.-V.F. with many wonderful strikes.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $2,000 - 3,000.