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901

1842 (Mar. 14) Naples, Sicily to Washington, D.C., folded cover carried privately to Paris and posted, red Paris (3.30) cds and "22" decimes prepaid rating on reverse, red manuscript "1/-" shilling credit to G.B., red London Paid (4.1) and Liverpool (4.2) transits, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool Apr. 5 to Boston arriving Apr. 20, manuscript "Free" rating as letter was to Adj. General Jones, F.-V.F., a scarce incoming free transatlantic cover. Estimate $200 - 300. Letter carried privately to Paris and posted. Prepayment consisted of 12 decimes to G.B. and 10 decimes retained by France for internal postage. Boston marked letter "free" as it was addressed to the Adjutant General of the Army, General Jones, who enjoyed a free franking privilege. (Image1)

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902

1843 (Oct. 26) Charleston S.C. to Rotterdam, Holland, light blue folded letter with "Forwarded by Herckenrath Lowndes & Co., Charleston" oval handstamp and red "Charleston S.C. Oct 26" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and "25" cent rating to Boston, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Hibernia from Boston May 16th to Liverpool arriving May 28th, red London (11.15) transit backstamp and manuscript "2/4" British debit, red Rotterdam (11.17) backstamp with matching "England / over Rotterdam" script handstamp, manuscript "190" Dutch cents due rating, forwarded to Schiedam, Nov. 18th arrival backstamp, Very Fine, This was the maiden return voyage of the Cunard Line Hibernia. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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903

1848 (Jun. 13) New York N.Y. to Carlisle, England, blue folded letter bearing 5¢ red brown (1), three margins, tied by red grid cancel, matching red "New-York Jun 13" cds, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston Jun. 14th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 25th, Liverpool America (6.25) transit backstamp and matching "1/-" shilling due rating, Carlisle (6.25) arrival backstamp, forwarded to London with Carlisle (6.27) cds and red London (8.28) arrival backstamp, manuscript final due rating; 5¢ diagonal crease, edge wear and separation, Fine. Scott Nos. 1 Estimate $750 - 1,000. This was the first return voyage of Cunard Line "Niagara". (Image1)

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904

1852 (Dec. 1) San Francisco Cal. to La Rochelle, France, folded sheet with blue "San Francisco Cal. 1 Dec" cds with matching "Paid" and "26" rating handstamps, red "New-York Am. Packet Jan 8" exchange cds, London (1.21) arrival backstamp, Paris (1.22) entry cds with matching "16" decimes due rating handstamp, La Rochelle (1.23) arrival backstamp, F.-V.F., The latest of less than six recorded blue San Francisco "26" rating usages. , ex-Noel, Walske. Estimate $300 - 400. This was carried by PMSS "Panama" from San Francisco. Blue color was used at San Francisco only from October 1 - December 13, 1852. In the Witner sale, the blue "26" had not been seen after Nov. 16th until this cover surfaced. (Image1)

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905

1853 (Jun. 1) San Francisco, Cal. to Glasgow, Scotland via Adams Express, blue linen-lined Gibbs correspondence cover endorsed "per Str 'California' to Panama thence via N. York" and "p. Adams Cos. Express to be Mailed in N. York", black "New-York Am. Pkt. Jul 2" debit exchange cds and manuscript "84" rating for four-times the 21¢ rate, red London (7.14.1853) transit back stamp and "4" shilling rating for the quadruple rate, Glasgow (7.14) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. This cover was carried out of the mails by Adams Express on PMSS "California" from San Francisco Jun. 1st 1853 to Panama arriving Jun. 16th. Then by USMSC "Georgia" from Aspinwall Jun. 19th to New York arriving Jun. 29th. Entered the mails at New York and then departed on Havre Line "Humboldt" from New York Jul. 2nd to Southampton arriving Jul. 13th. (Image1)

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906

1853 New York to Cadiz, Spain, cover and letterhead with matching illustrated Empire Line San Francisco Packets cameos showing full rigged ship, red "New York, Am. Packet, Jul 9" cds and manuscript "73" rating sent British mail with red "20r" due upon arrival, letter with interesting content regarding missing express shipment, difficulty Consulships due to change in U.S. administration, etc., Very Fine, a wonderful Empire Line cameo. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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907

1853 (Jul. 16) San Francisco Cal. to Dordogne, France, folded letter with "San Francisco Cal. Jul 16" cds and matching "Paid 26" crude rating handstamp for British open mail by American Packet, red "New-York Am. Packet Aug 13" exchange cds, red Le Havre (8.27) entry cds with "16" decimes postage due handstamp, Vergt (8.27) arrival backstamp; edge tear at left, Very Fine, ex-Noel, Walske. Estimate $400 - 600. One of only four recorded examples of this crude "Paid 26" rate handstamp, used only from Jun. 30th to Jul. 16th 1853. Carried by PMSC "John L. Stephens" from San Francisco Jul. 16th to Panama arriving Jul. 29th, then by USMSC "Illinois" from Aspinwall Aug. 1st to New York arriving Aug. 1st. Then by Ocean Line "Washington "from New York Aug. 13th to Southampton arriving Aug. 26th. (Image1)

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908

1855 (Jun. 4) Bordeaux, France to San Francisco, Cal., folded shipping invoice for wine (10 casks claret 1851) bearing France 10c and 20c Empire issue tied by diamond lozenge cancels, matching "Bordeaux, 4 Juin 55" origin cds, carried as endorsed by French Ship Confiance from Bordeaux to San Francisco, perfect bold strikes of "San Francisco Cal. 29 Oct." cds and "Ship 6" clamshell due rating handstamp; inside with original "Consulate of the United States of America, Bordeaux" illustrated certification signed by the U.S. consul and showing the official consulate seal; file fold affects 10c, Very Fine and interesting U.S. consul use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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909

1855-60 (Nov. 19) Charleston S.C. to Hannover, Germany, 3¢ red on buff Nesbitt entire bearing 10¢ green, type II-III-II (14-15-15) vertical strip of three, tied by three strikes of "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Nov 19" cds, red "New York 'Paid 7' Nov 28" integral exchange credit cds, red Aachen (12.11) framed transit, prepaid 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate, Fine and scarce use; Chase notes on reverse. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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910

1856 (Mar. 5) Le Havre, France to San Francisco Cal., blue folded letter bearing France 10c and 20c Empire issue, margins to cutting, tied by "1495" diamond lozenge, red Le Havre cds and matching boxed "P.P." handstamp, sharp "San Francisco Cal. 8 Aug." cds and matching "Ship 6" clamshell rating handstamp, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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911

1856, 1857 to Copenhagen, Denmark, two folded letters, 1856 (May 20) New York, N.Y. blue folded unpaid letter sent via Prussian Closed Mail with black "N. York Br. Pkt. '23' May 20" debit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston, red Aachen (6.3) and blue manuscript "13" sgr. debit rating, converted and rounded up with Danish red crayon "17½" sch. due rating, reverse with "56/9" rating for 65sk. due, vertical file folds; and 1857 (Apr. 18) Diamond Springs, Cal. orange buff cover with blue "Diamond Springs, Cal., Apr 18, 1857" cds and manuscript "Paid 35" cent rating, sent via Panama to New York, red "New-York Am. Pkt. May 16" exchange cds with matching "12" cent credit handstamp, framed Aachen (6.2) transit and red manuscript "2" sgr. credit to Denmark, Belgian (6.3) transit backstamps, opening tear at right and flap tear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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912

1857 (Jan. 20) San Francisco, Cal. To Hamburg, Germany, folded letter sent per Prussian Closed Mail with "San Francisco, Cal, 30, Jan 20, 1857" integral rate cds and "Paid" handstamp, New York transit (2.14) with Aachen boxed date stamp and paid to frontier handstamp all in red, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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913

1857 (Nov. 12) Hong Kong, China to Boston Mass., cover with "Hong Kong, 12 NO, 1857" double-arc backstamp, endorsed "Via Marseilles", blue London (12.31) transit backstamp with manuscript "34" debit rating, reverse with "Boston Br. Pkt. 18 Jan" exchange arrival backstamp and "39" due rating handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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914

1857 (Nov. 14) Carrolton Ky. to St. Gallen, Switzerland, datelined folded letter bearing 10¢ green, types III-I-I (33, 31, 31) L-shape block of three with bottom pair type I, tied by two strikes of blue Carrolton cds prepaying the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate, red "N. York Am. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Nov 21" exchange cds, red Aachen Franco (12.6) framed transit and matching framed "Franco Preuss: / resp:Vereinsl:Ausg:Gr." handstamp indicating payment to border only, blue manuscript "3" and red "10" ratings, St. Gallen (12.9) arrival backstamp; top type III stamp with light fold and nick at top, cover comestically restored, otherwise Very Fine appearance, ex-Kapiloff. Estimate $500 - 750. A SCARCE AND COLORFUL 10¢ TYPE I USAGE AT THE 30¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE TO SWITZERLAND. (Image1)

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915

1858 (Jun. 5) San Francisco Cal. to Charleston S.C., forwarded to Mexico, buff cover bearing 10¢ green, type III (33), tied by "San Francisco Cal. Jun 5" cds for 10¢ rate to Charleston, then forwarded with 10¢ green, type III, tied by "Charleston S.C. Jul 30 1858" cds, endorsed "Via Mail Steamer Packet from New Orleans to Vera Cruz" at lower right, Vera Cruz "4" reales due rating handstamp; some perf flaws, and cover faults, Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. AN UNUSUAL TRANSCONTINENTAL USAGE REDIRECTED TO MEXICO VIA U.S. PACKET FROM NEW ORLEANS TO VERA CRUZ. (Image1)

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916

1858 (Jul. 2) Mexico to New York via Havana & Charleston, datelined folded letter from the Lanman & Kemp correspondence with blue unlisted "Gabriel Lopez Martinez y Ca, Habana" forwarders oval struck on flap, carried by Isabel from Havana July 10th to Charleston arriving July 12th, docketed as received July 16th, Very Fine and rare marking. Estimate $500 - 750. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE CHARLESTON "STEAMSHIP 20" RATING CIRCULAR HANDSTAMP. This cover is illustrated and discussed in Wierenga's Incoming Steamship Mail on pp. 185-86, fig. 249. The other recorded cover is an apparently triple weight cover as it also bears a "Steamship 10" circular handstamp that was not crossed out. (Image1)

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917

1858 (Sep. 19) New Orleans La. to Leeds, Great Britain, cover bearing two 12¢ black (36) pairs tied by New Orleans cds, endorsed "Per steamer for Liverpool", "Boston Br. Pkt. 22 Sep" exchange backstamp and bold red "38" credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Asia from Boston Sep. 22nd to Liverpool arriving Oct. 2nd, bold red "America, Liverpool, Paid, 2 OC 858" transit cds, Leeds (10.3) arrival backstamp; tiny edge tear at left, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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918

1858 (Dec. 31) Charleston S.C. To Leipzig, Germany, cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), small fault, tied by "Charleston S.C. '30' Dec 31 1858" integral-rate due cds, endorsed "Closed Mail", black "New York Br. Pkt. '23' Jan 5" exchange due cds, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Jan. 5th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 16th, red Aachen (1.18) backstamp transit with blue ms. "13" silbergroschen due rating, Jan. 19th arrival backstamp; flap and couple small edge tears, F.-V.F., a scarce use. Estimate $200 - 300. The Prussian Closer Mail rates had to be fully prepaid, no credit was given for prepayment if rate was shortpaid. (Image1)

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919

1859 (Jul.) Hong Kong, China to Boston Mass., blue cover with "Hong Kong 'C' JY '59" cds and red London (9.14) backstamps, endorsed "Via Marseilles" and manuscript "42" debit rating, black "New.York Am. Packet Sep 26" exchange cds with matching "84" due rating handstamp, a Very Fine double-weight use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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920

1861 (Aug. 7) Boston, Mass. to Geneva, Switzerland, tissue cover franked with 1857, 10¢ Green, Type V two singles + 1¢ blue, type V, tied by two strikes of "Paid" grid cancels and red "Boston 'Paid 18' Aug 7" exchange cds for British packet, on cover to Switzerland, forwarded from Geneva to Interlaken, French (8.19) entry cds and matching large "P.D." framed handstamp, Geneva (8.20) and Berne (8.22) backstamps; small faults, F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 35+24 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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921

1861 (Aug. 7) Boston Mass. to Calcutta, India, blue folded cover bearing 5¢ brown, type II (30A) tied by "Paid" in grid cancel for the 5¢ British open mail rate, "Boston Br. Pkt. Aug 7" exchange backstamp, carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Boston Aug. 7th to Queenstown arriving Aug. 17th, red London (8.19) backstamp transit and "1/7" 1s7d debit rating, reverse with Bombay (9.9) and Calcutta (9.21) backstamps, manuscript "13½ A" due rating, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 30A Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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922

1861 (Oct. 3) Valparaiso To Altona, Denmark Via Panama, blue folded unpaid letter with "Valparaiso OC 3, 1861" backstamp and endorsed "via Panama & p. W. I. M. Steamer", red London (11.13) transit cds with "2/4" 2s4d rating for 2sh. from Valparaiso and 4d for British letter to Denmark, Hamburg (11.16) backstamp transit with blue manuscript "27" sgr. debit rating, Danish red crayon "119" sk. due rating; light horizontal file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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923

1862 (May 8) San Francisco Cal. to Limoges, France, yellow cover with "San Francisco, Cal., May 8, 1863" cds with year error and bearing 10¢ green (68) pair and single, cancelled by cogwheels pre-paying double the 15¢ French treaty rate, red "New York 'Paid 24' Jun 4" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Scotia departing Jun. 4th to Queenstown arriving Jun. 14th, red Calais (6.16.62) entry cds with matching large "P.D." framed handstamp; some faults, Fine, This was carried on the maiden return voyage of the Cunard Line Scotia. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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924

1863 (Aug. 3) San Francisco, Cal. to London, England, folded cover bearing 5¢ brown (76), two pairs and two singles, each tied by cogwheel cancel, matching "San Francisco Cal Aug 3 1863" cds, endorsed "Via Panama", red "New York Am. Pkt. '3' Aug 29" exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of Washington from New York Aug. 29th to Liverpool arriving Sep. 9th, red London Paid (9.11) arrival cds; horizontal crease through bottom stamps, Fine and very attractive, ex-R.V. Carr. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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925

1864 (May 5) Shanghai, China to Boston Mass., blue cover with blue Shanghae (5.5) and Hong Kong (5.10) backstamps, endorsed "Via Marseilles", red "Shanghae 'Paid' MY 5 46" cds (year slugs incorrect) with red crayon "2/-" shilling prepaid rating, red London Paid (6.30) transit and matching red "21 / Cents" credit handstamp, bold "Boston Am. PKt. '24 Paid' Jul 14" exchange arrival cds; file fold and flap tear, F.-V.F., a scarce prepaid use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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926

1864 (Jun. 20) Quebec, L.C. to Copenhagen, Denmark, cover with red "Paid, Quebec, JU 20 1864" cds with matching "Paid handstamp and red manuscript "1/5" rating, carried by Cunard Line China from Boston Mass. to Queenstown, red "London, Paid, JY 2 '64" transit cds and matching oval "PD" handstamp, red crayon "4½" sgr. credit rating, reverse with Hamburg (7.4) transit oval and Copenhagen (7.5) arrival cds, Danish red crayon "2" sgr.; small edge tear at top, Very Fine, ex-Steinhart; with 2006 Philatelic Expertising Service certificate. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. THE ONLY RECORDED STAMPLESS COVER FROM CANADA TO DENMARK, THE EARLIEST COVER RECORDED USE FROM CANADA TO DENMARK. The cover was rated 1/5 sterling, or approximately 36¢ that represents 8d (17¢) for transport from Canada to G.B. and 9d (19¢) for transport from G.B. via Belgium & GPU to Denmark (eff. Jan. 1st 1863). Hamburg was credited 4½ sgr. (5d) for ½ sgr. Belgium, 2 sgr. GPU and 2sgr. Danish shares. (Image1)

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927

1864 (Jul. 15) Sandwich Ill. to Callao, Peru, cover to the Captain of the American Ship Berkshire bearing 12¢ black (69) vertical pair, nat. s.e. at left, tied by unusual oval grid cancels, New York "12" cent credit handstamp, British P.O. Panama (8.3.1864) double-arc transit datestamp, Lima (8.18) arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, couple pulled perfs, a Very Fine use, ex-Patrick Campbell. Scott Nos. 69 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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928

1865 (May 30) San Francisco Cal. to Whitby, Canada West, yellow cover with sharp "San Francisco, Cal, May 30, 1865" cds and bearing 10¢ green (68) vertical pair cancelled by matching cogwheel fancy cancels, prepaying double the 10¢ rate; reduced slightly at left with tiny tear, otherwise Very Fine and fresh. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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929

1865 (Sep 17) Valparaiso, Chile to Victoria, British Columbia via San Francisco, blue folded cover with British P.O. "Valparaiso, SP 17 1865" origin backstamp and red crayon "2/-" shilling prepaid rating, British P.O. Panama (10.5) transit cds, San Francisco (10.24) transit with "20" cent due rating for double the 10¢ steamship rate, Very Fine and choice use. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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930

1865 (Nov. 21) St. Thomas, D.W.I. to Baltimore Md., blue folded James T. Abbott & Co's printed circular datelined "St. Thomas, 21st November, 1865" and with "Per U.S.M.S. 'Havana' " directive, carried as endorsed by USBMSC Havana on the first northbound return voyage departing St. Thomas Nov. 22nd to New York arriving Dec. 1st, entered mails with 2¢ black (73), tied by N.Y. Circular Mail circle of wedge cancel; 2¢ small flaws from edge placement. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF MAIL CARRIED ON THE FIRST VOYAGE OF THE US BRAZIL MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. The United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company was the first American steam passenger line to South America. Opened in November 1865, it was by far the largest carrier of mail and passengers to South America until its closing in 1875. This is the earliest recorded use of the 1866 2¢ Black Jack on DWI mails. . (Image1)

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931

1866 (Apr. 30) San Francisco, Cal. to Bordeaux, France, light blue folded letter with "San Francisco Cal. Apr 30" double-circle datestamp and bearing 5¢ brown, 10¢ green (76, 68) tied by cogwheel fancy cancels, red "New York '12' May 22" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line China from Boston May 23rd to Queenstown arriving Jun. 1st, red Calais (6.3) entry cds and large framed "P.D." handstamp, reverse with Paris (6.3) and Bordeaux (6.4) arrival cds, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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932

1866 (Aug. 16) San Francisco, Cal. to Herford, Germany, cover with neat "San Francisco Cal Aug 16" cds and bearing three 10¢ green (68) overlapping singles tied by cogwheel fancy cancels, overpaying the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate by 2¢, red "N. York Am Pkt '7 Paid' Sep 3" exchange cds, blue Aachen Franco (9.10) framed transit, German (9.11) arrival backstamp; small flaws, some docketing, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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933

1866 (Sep. 15) Charleston S.C. to Trinidad, Cuba, printed W.P. Hall market circular bearing 2¢ black (73) tied by circle of wedges cancel, red manuscript "North America" at top left, Cuba "NA1" oval due handstamp, forwarded with Trinidad (10.11) backstamp to Remedios, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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934

1866 (Oct. 17) London, England to Charleston S.C., datelined folded letter with London (10.27) cds and matching "38 / Cents" double-weight debit handstamp to U.S., manuscript rating crossed out, carried by Cunard Line Java from Queenstown Oct. 28th to Boston Nov. 7th, partial "Boston Br. Pkt. '48' Nov 7" exchange debit cds, matching bold "In U.S. Notes / 67" circular depreciated currency marking; minor tape staining, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Letter was double rate and required 2x 24¢ = 48¢ postage due if paid in coin, or 67¢ in depreciated currency. (Image1)

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935

1867 (Feb. 27) Guatemala to San Francisco Cal., datelined folded letter with partial strike of "Correos, Feb 27" cds at bottom, red "Franco" framed handstamp and reverse with black "1" reales rating handstamp for postage to port, entered U.S. mails with "San Francisco Cal. '10' Apr 2" integral due cds and matching "Steam Panama" oval handstamp; minor opening tear top right, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A CHOICE "STEAM PANAMA" USE FROM CHILE TO SAN FRANCISCO CAL. The San Francisco "Steam Panama" marking was applied to non-contract mail entering the port to indicate transit origin. (Image1)

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936

1868 (May 14) New York N.Y. to Breckenheim, Wurttemberg, orange buff cover bearing 10¢ green (96), well centered within large margins, tied by NYFM circle of wedges, red "New York PAid All 'Direct' May 14" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line New York from New York May 14th to Bremen arriving May 27th, dark red Bremen Franco (5.27.68) framed transit, reverse with "K. Wurtt, Bahnpost" transit and Breckenheim (5.28) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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937

1868 (Dec. 12) San Francisco Cal. to Basle, Switzerland, cds on cover bearing 5¢ brown (75) and 10¢ green (68) prepaying the 15¢ Swiss Closed Mail rate, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Dec 19" exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of Paris from New York Dec. 19 to Queenstown arriving Dec. 28th, Very Fine; with 1991 P.F. certificate. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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938

1869 (Jan. 1) Nevis to Philadelphia Pa., orange cover from the C.F. Smith correspondence bearing Nevis 4d orange (10) horizontal pair, pre-use tear, each cancelled by "A09" oval grid cancel, matching "Nevis, JA 1, 1869" double-arc origin backstamp, carried by RMSP steamer to St. Thomas where "St. Thomas, B, JA 13 69" transit backstamp struck, then carried by USBMSC South America departing Jan. 14th to New York arriving Jan. 21st, clear strike of "Steamship 20" rating handstamp for double the 10¢ steamship rate just ties pair; horizontal fold and edge tear, Fine, a rare use from Nevis to the United States. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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939

1869 (May 7) Easton Pa. to Yokohama, Japan, Bingham correspondence cover to U.S.S. Piscataqua bearing 10¢ green, F. grill (96) tied by blue cork cancel duplexed with neat "Easton Pa. May 7" cds, endorsed "Per Pacific Mail Steamship", carried as endorsed by PMSS China from San Francisco departing Jun. 4th to Yokohama arriving Jun. 27th, docketed "Received June 29th 1869"; some cosmetic restoration, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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940

1869 (Sep. 21) San Francisco Cal. To Treuen, Germany, yellow cover with green all-over J.C. Meussdorffer & Co. dealer in hats shaded ad bearing 10¢ yellow green, F. grill tied by circle of wedges cancel duplexed with "San Francisco Cal. Sep 8" cds, red "New York Paid All Direct Sep 21" exchange cds, German (10.7) arrival backstamp; 10¢ corner crease, Very Fine and attractive. Scott Nos. 96 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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941

1870 (Feb. 8) Trinidad to Philadelphia, Pa., datelined blue folded letter carried by private ship to St. Thomas, red "Lamp & Co., St. Thomas W.I." forwarder's oval at lower left and strike on reverse, carried by USBMSC North America departing Feb. 14th to New York arriving Aug. 21st, entered mails with 10¢ yellow (116) tied by "N.York Steamship Feb 21" cds; "Philadelphia Received Feb 21 12 AM" backstamp and offset on face, F.-V.F., a scarce use from Trinidad via St. Thomas forwarder. Estimate $750 - 1,000. From about 1863, the Post Office in St. Thomas stocked and sold U.S. 10¢ stamps (and probably 2¢ values) to prepay U.S. steamship postage. The local 3¢ DWI postage was paid in cash. (Image1)

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942

1871 (Feb. 18) Detroit Mich. to Perthshire, Scotland, red "Detroit Paid All Direct Feb 18" exchange cds on cover bearing 6¢ carmine (148), cancelled by neat circular grid cancel, carried by Allan Line Moravia from Portland Feb. 19th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 2nd, Liverpool Paid U.S. Packet (3.6.71) arrival cds, reverse with Sterling (3.6) and Callander (3.7) transits, original 1871 enclosure, 6¢ couple tiny perf tears, F.-V.F., a scarce Detroit exchange office use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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943

U.S. Postal Agcy, Shanghai, Jan 12, clear strike of cds on circa 1874 cover to Salisbury N.C. bearing 10¢ brown (150) horizontal pair tied by two bold strikes of circle of wedges cancels prepaying double the 10¢ transpacific rate, carried by PMSS New York from Shanghai Jan. 12th to Yokohama arriving Jan. 20th, then PMSS Japan departing Yokohama Jan. 23rd to San Francisco arriving Feb. 12th, a clean and Very Fine double-weight use from Shanghai. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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944

1874 (Dec. 20) Philadelphia Pa. to Russikon, Switzerland, blue folded letter bearing 10¢ brown (161) tied by Philadelphia three-bar grid foreign mail cancel, Philadelphia merchant oval, endorsed "Per Str. Mosel from New York" at top, red "New York Paid All via Eng. & Ostd. Dec 20" exchange cds, Basel (1.2.74) backstamp, Very Fine and choice use, ex-Mercedes, Kirke, Richards. Estimate $300 - 400. This cover was carried privately from Philadelphia to New York City after cancellation, and not postmarked until handled by the New York exchange office. It was carried on NGL Line "Mosel" arriving at Southampton on December 31, 1873. (Image1)

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945

1881 Nagasaki, Japan to Baltimore, Md., cover with pencil "U.S. Naval Depot, Nagasaki Sept 15, 81" docketing on reverse, purple "U.S.S. Alaska" handstamp and manuscript endorsement at left, entering the U.S. mails with 1875, 5¢ blue tied by "New - York, Oct 20, 81" duplex postmark, receiving backstamp; barest cover reduction at right, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 179 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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946

1885 (Feb. 17) Nice, France to Sierra Leone, cover bearing France 25c yellow (99) tied by "Gare de Nice" station cds on cover to Dr. Griffith, U.S. Navy, U.S. Flagship Lancaster in care of B.F. Stevens, U.S. Despatch Agent in London, England, reverse with blue Paris (2.18) dispatch cds and London (2.19) arrival cds, purple "United States Despatch Agent, B.F. Stevens, London, 20 Feb 85" oval handstamp and readdressed with matching purple "United States Consul" straightline and magenta "Sierra Leone"; opened at top, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $500 - 750. THIS IS THE ONLY B.F. STEVENS DESPATCH AGENT COVER TO SIERRA LEONE WE HAVE RECORDED. (Image1)

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947

United States Consulate, Ningpo, China, Nov 30, 1892, purple serrated oval receiving handstamp on cover bearing 5¢ chocolate (223), tied by "Boston Mass., Oct 30 '92" duplex, addressed to Hon. John Fowler at the U.S. Consulate in Ningpo, China, San Francisco (11.4) and U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai (11.29) backstamps, printed Revere House corner card, Very Fine and choice use of the scarce Ningpo consular marking. Scott Nos. 223 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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948

1903 5¢ Lincoln Issue on Transpacific Mails, group of four covers; three 1905-06 single franking usages to destinations including Kashgar, Turkestan (via Baku, Russia), Peking, China and Akmohnok, Siberia, a double rate usage to Tokyo, Japan missent to Kobe with rice paper correction slip affixed, Very Fine overall. Scott Nos. 304 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $240.00
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949

Shanghai, China (U.S. Postal Agency) Registered, Feb 18, 1915, purple cds on reverse of cover with N. Yang Chuen Chun, C.M. Customs illustrated corner card showing Foochow ½c stamp, bearing on reverse 1¢ green, block of five, 2¢ carmine, two singles, and 3¢ purple, all tied by "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, China, R.D." ovals, addressed to New York City, Mar. 20th arrival backstamps; couple small flaws, Very Fine and attractive use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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950

1944 Chungking, China to Washington D.C., diplomatic mail cover franked with China 1943, $4 blue on reverse and tied by boxed "Embassy of the United States of America, Sep 6 - 1944, Chungking" handstamp, with "C.E. Gauss, American Ambassador" signature endorsement above, front addressed to Gen. George C. Marshall and franked with 2¢ Defence pair tied by Washington D.C. machine postmark, Very Fine, sent by air by diplomatic pouch. Scott Nos. 900 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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951

(Naval) War of 1812 Ransom for Sloop Taken by Privateer Benjamin Franklin, folded letter datelined "New York 11th Novr. 1813" and addressed to Benjamin Ayman at New Haven, Ct., no postal markings, letter reads "your favr of the 9th inst. I received and undertake to make a farther explanation. The bill attended to, was one given by John Weatherheadm Commissary Genl. of St. Johns Antigua to Captn. Josiah Ingarsol for the Ransom of a sloop taken by Privateer Benjamin Franklin, which I understand Mr. Steward promised to have Collected and I thought through you a Remittance might have been made to Mr. Samuel Adams of this place, agent for said privateer, therefore should you not have any knowledge of the circumstance…"; file folds, Very Fine and interesting. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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952

(Naval) 1838-42 (c.) to "Exploring Expedition, C Wilkes Esq. U.S.N., Washington", folded cover addressed to Wilkes while he commanded the Naval Expedition to the South Seas, apparently forwarded privately to his ship, Extremely Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. The United States Exploring Expedition of 1838-42, commonly known as the "Wilkes Expedition", included naturalists, botanists, a mineralogist, taxidermists, artists and a philologist, and was carried by the USS Vincennes (780 tons) and USS Peacock (650 tons), the brig USS Porpoise (230 tons), the store-ship USS Relief, and two schooners, USS Sea Gull (110 tons) and USS Flying Fish (96 tons). It was of major importance to the growth of science in the United States, in particular the then-young field of oceanography. During the event, armed conflict between Pacific islanders and the expedition was not uncommon and dozens of natives were killed in action, as well as a few Americans. (Image1)

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953

(Naval) 1852 (Aug. 3) Robbinston, Me. to U.S.S. Saratoga at Hong Kong, China, red "Robbinston Me. Aug 2/4" cds and matching "Paid" and "3" handstamps on blue folded letter addressed to John Sewall, U.S. Ship Saratoga, East India Squadron, via Naval Lyceum, New York, forwarded with Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting full-rigged ship, docketed "Rec'd pr. 'Anne Buckman; Hong Kong, China, Feby 13. 1853.", Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. The U.S. Sloop "Saratoga" was a 24-gun sloop of war, comparable to today's light cruiser. She was assigned to the East India Station in 1852, and added to the Japan Expedition of Commodore M.C. Perry in 1853 to make his squadron more impressive. (Image1)

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954

(Naval) George Henry Cooke Naval Correspondence 1877-1891, group of 41 covers to and from Doctor Cooke while serving on the U.S. Flagship Pensacola, including usages in care of B.F. Stevens in London with their purple oval forwarder handstamps to Montevideo (6) and Chili (4), 1877 use from Turkey with French franking, 1878 from Mahon, Minorca to his wife in Philadelphia, uses from France to him at Egypt and Turkey, 1878 Spain to France (5), 1891 Flagship use from Uruguay, 1887 Flagship use from Peru, 1885 Flagship use from Panama, etc.; each with wax seal stain at center, F.-V.F., an interesting group. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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955

(Naval) U.S.S. Texas Naval Correspondence, 1944-45, of approximately 300 covers most from Anthony Mayer aboard the U.S.S. Texas during WWII, good showing of U.S. Naval postmarks and censor markings including "Free" mail during Nov-Dec of 1944, V-Mail and a few ephemera items, covers mostly without contents (with letter donation forms) but includes a couple enclosures written after D-Day with interesting content including crossing the English Channel, shooting at enemy's vital targets, At one time, we had 27 enemy prisoners on board…They didn't look like supermen to me., being bombed by enemy planes and glider bombs, etc.; an interesting and historical wartime correspondence. Estimate $150 - 200. During WWII, the Texas escorted war convoys across the Atlantic, and later shelled Axis-held beaches for the North African campaign and the Normandy Landings before being transferred to the Pacific Theater late in 1944 to provide naval gunfire support during the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. (Image1)

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956

1898-1910 Spanish American War including Cuba, group of 11 covers and cards including Cuba 1899 registered cover to Switzerland bearing #221, 222, 224, 226 tied by "Guanabacoa, Ysla de Cuba, 8 Jul" cds; Cuba 1899 cover bearing #223 tied by "Military Sta. No. 10, Havana, Jan 23" duplex, Cuba 1899 soldier's letter cover bearing #222 tied by purple "Mil. P. Sta. No 26, Buena Vista, Cuba. Mar 24 1899" duplex, Cuba 1899 registered cover bearing #221, 223 (3), 225 (2) tied by purple "Mil. Sta., No. 13, Cuba, Cienfuegos" oval postmark to New Bedford Mass. and Philippines 1900 registered cover with #214 (5) franking; also includes 1898 Richard Pearson Hobson patriotic cover and couple patriotic post cards, F.-V.F., an interesting group. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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957

Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippine Isls, San Francisco, Cal. Registered. Oct 31 1898, magenta cds on registered cover to Germany via Hong Kong bearing 1¢ blue, 2¢ pink, 10¢ green (264, 267, 273) with purple "Manila R. No." framed registry handstamp, reverse with Hong Kong (11.3) transit and Bremerhaven (12.5) arrival cds; part of flap missing, 2¢ corner flaw, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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958

Canadian "One Aim - One Goal", multicolor patriotic design on post card showing Flags, Shields, sitting Lady Liberty and Britannia, bearing 1¢ Trans-Miss. (285) tied by "West Bay City, Mich Aug 8 98" duplex to Montreal, Canada, Montreal (8.9) arrival cds; some blue crayon redirecting, Very Fine and scarce U.S. use of this design. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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959

Sec. Alger Camp Alger, Va., all-over illustrated red white and blue patriotic design on cover bearing two 1¢ Trans-Mississippi (285) singles tied by "Charleston S.C. Jul 7 1898" wavy flag machine cancel to Freeport Ill.; small flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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960

Spanish American War Flag Patriotics, better collection of 35 covers with many all-over flag designs including #285, 287 on all-over flag design to Belgium, #286, E5 on Gen. William T. Sampson design special delivery to New York City, #279B on Dewey Days design showing portrait and battleships, #285 pair on Fitzhugh Lee design to Lewisburg Pa., #300 and #279 on 1901 Pan-American Expo all-over flag post cards and two similar envelope designs with #279B and #279B, E5; #285, 287 on Capt. R.D. Evans design to Germany, Cape of Good Hope use of Canadian all-over flag design and simlar post card design used from Canada, etc., some mixed condition, F.-V.F., plenty of better designs and a great basis for expansion. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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961

[Canada] Old Glory Canada Flag Patriotic, all-over Spanish American War patriotic design on cover to New York City bearing 8¢ Small Queen (44) tied by oval grid cancel, matching "Woodstock Vt. AP 20 98" cds and "R" oval registry handstamp, reverse Niag'a Falls & London Ry. P.O. SP 29 98" cds and New York (10.1) arrival postmarks, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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962

1898 (Apr. 21) New York N.Y. to Havana, Cuba, cover bearing 1¢ green (279) and two 2¢ pink (279B) singles, all tied by "New York, N.Y. Apr 21 '98" machine cancel, "Despatch to Spain or Spanish Colonies Prohibited on Account of War" label affixed at right, purple "N.Y. I.D., Don Not Post Again This Envelope or Wrapper" return to writer handstamp; small edge nick at right, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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963

Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippine Islands, Manila, Apr 19, 1899, duplex handstamp ties 2¢ Trans-Miss. (285), vibrant color, on cover to San Francisco Cal., purple "Postage Due '6' Cents" purple handstamp with crayon number, 3¢ postage due pair tied by cork cancels, San Francisco receiving backstamp. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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964

Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippine Isls, San Francisco, Cal. Registered. Jan 4 1899, magenta cds on registered cover to London, England bearing two singles of both 2¢ carmine, 5¢ dark blue (279B, 281) and two singles of 2¢ Trans-Miss. (286), all tied by grid cancels, purple "Manila R. No." registry handstamp, Hong Kong (1.9) transit backstamp, London (2.13) arrival datestamps; small edge tear, some cover wrinkling, F.-V.F., A scarce mixed issue franking. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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965

Registered, Feb 2, 1899, Military Station No. 4, Washington D.C., San Juan, Porto Rico, four-line purple postmark on cover bearing 1¢ green, 2¢ carmine, 5¢ blue (267, 279 pair, 280 pair) along with 1¢ Trans-Miss (285), all tied by grid cancels or boxed "R" cancels on 2¢ entire to Hoosick Falls N.Y., reverse with New York (2.20) and Hoosick Falls (2.21) backstamps, Very Fine and colorful registry use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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966

Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippine Isls, San Francisco, Cal. Registered. May 17 1899, complete strike of cds on large registered cover bearing 1¢ green (279), 2¢ pink (279B) and 15¢ dark blue (274), pair and single, all tied by four strikes of dark blue "R" registry cancel, purple Manila registry handstamp, red London (6.19) transit and Northwich (6.19) arrival backstamp, reduced and refolded at left, corner flaw, F.-V.F., a scarce use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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967

Havana, Cuba. Jul 15 1899, Registered No., three line postmark in purple on 2¢ amber entire (U4) to Dresden, Germany bearing Cuba 3c on 3¢ purple, 5c on 5¢ blue, 10c on 10¢ brown (224, 225, 226) tied by target cancels, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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968

Havana, Cuba. R No. _____, Dec 16 1899, magenta framed postmark and matching "Personal receipt demanded" straightline handstamp on registered cover to France bearing Cuba 1899 1¢-10¢ (227-231) complete set, tied by circular cancels and postmark, Belley (1.5) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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969

Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippine Isls, Registered. May 4 1900, purple cds on 2¢ carmine (U8) entire bearing Philippines 1¢ green, 2¢ carmine, 3¢ purple, 5¢ blue, 10¢ orange (213-217) tied by circular grid cancels to Germany, matching purple "R, Manila No." framed registered handstamp, Dresden (6.10) arrival backstamp; couple light cover creases, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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970

Batangas, Prov. Batangas, Aug 27 1900, two strikes of purple duplexes tie Philippines 1¢ green, 2¢ carmine, 5¢ blue (213, 214 [2], 216), on neat registered cover to Detroit, Mich., magenta "R., Manila, P.I." registry handstamp, Manila Received (8.28) backstamp, solder's return address, San Francisco (10.2) and Detroit (10.8) backstamps, Very Fine and choice registry use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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971

San Juan, Porto Rico., Feb 4 1901, Registered, chamfered framed postmark on Porto Rico 5¢ blue entire bearing Porto Rico, 8¢ violet brown, 10¢ brown (213-214), straightline at right, tied by circular grids to Germany, New York (2.12) transit backstamp with New York registry exchange label affixed; partial flap and small top edge mend, F.-V.F. appearance. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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972

(Aeronautical) Williams & Young, The Worlds Greatest Aeronauts, beautiful blue illustrated ad showing Balloon with Parachuter below and "The Most Marvelous and Dareing Feat Ever Performed by Humane Being", on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ blue (219), s.e. at bottom, tied by "Chicago" third class grid cancel to the Secretary of Fair in Belleville, Canada at the 1¢ printed matter rate, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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973

(Food Products) "National Bee-Hive Company, correspondence pair of two different ad designs to Horace Libby in Lewiston Me., both bearing 3c ultra (114) tied by Saint Charles Ill. Duplexes; couple tiny edge tears, a Very Fine pair. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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974

(Guns and Ammunition) Francis Bannerman, all-over illustrated design on 1912 cover showing Remington Rifle, Bannerman's Island and the New York City building, bearing 1¢ green (300) tied by New York 1907 machine cancel to Le Raysville Pa.; two small edge tears, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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975

(Temperance) "Intemperance, The Curse of the World", overall illustrated propaganda design on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) left sheet margin single, tied by "Elmyra May 20" cds to Philipsville, N.Y., F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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976

(Printers) Livermore & Knight, "Let No Man Delay the U.S. Mail", beautiful multicolor printed folded post card in design of U.S. mail bag with stamp placeholder bearing 1¢ blue (219), deep rich color, tied by cork cancel from Providence R.I. to local street address, Very Fine and striking. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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977

(Campaign Covers) Lincoln & Hamlin, railsplitter campaign patriotic with Howells imprint, campaign design bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by grid cancel and addressed to Erie Pa., "Warren Pa Sep" cds; some stamp and cover flaws, Very Fine appearance. Scott Nos. 26. Milgram Nos. AL-78 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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978

(Fire Equipment) E.B. Preston & Co., Manufacturers of Fire Department Apparatus and Supplies, light green illustrated ad design showing fire wagon on cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Chicago Ill. Jun 28 '84" duplex to Urbana Oh., original matching illustrated enclosure accompanies; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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979

(Guns & Ammo) Oriental Smokeless Gunpowder, black & gold design on 1898 cover showing Mallard Duck, franked with 2¢ Bureau (small tear) tied by Buffalo, N.Y. machine cancel, Very Fine, a rare design. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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980

(Guns & Ammo) Winchester Self-Loading Shotguns, multicolor illustrated design on 1915 cover showing Hunter with Shotgun & Dog, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin,tied by "Cincinnati, O., Nov 28, 1911" machine cancel, cover with printed Winchester advertising text on reverse in red and black; few minor tone spots, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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981

(Medical) "Restorative, Wine of Coca", Turber, Whyland & Co., illustrated ad on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (182) tied by "New York, CR" oval to Romaria S.C., original printed enclosures, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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982

(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, multicolored allover design showing Award Medallions & Factory Scene on cover bearing 1890, 2¢ carmine tied by "New York Dec 29 '91" duplex with preprinted address to Boston, Mass, Very Fine and choice. Scott Nos. 220 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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983

(Medical) W.W. Bliss & Co., Proprietors of Jacob's Cordial., Illustrated design showing Women Riding Four-Horse Chariot and decorative banners, bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "New York Feb 10" cds, Very Fine, a very early medicinal ad cover. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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984

(Merchant) C.G. Hussey & Co., Pittsburgh, Copper & Brass Rolling Mills, multicolor illustrated corner design with 1893 Centennial Exhibit imprint at bottom, on 2¢ Columbian entire canceled by "Pittsburgh, Pa., Jun 3, 1893" machine postmark, Very Fine; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. U349 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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985

(Peace) Nation Shall Not Lift Up Sword Against Nation, Neither Shall They Learn War Any More, all-over illustrated Valentine design with flags altered (American version), on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), four margins, cancelled by three manuscript strokes, matching manuscript "Temple, N.H. / Oct 2" postmark at top left, addressed to Randolph N.Y.; some edge wear, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS VALENTINE PEACE DESIGN. Soon after the British design appeared in the U.S., a new design was being sold in America. Here, the British flag was transferred to the right of the standing figure and an American flag was substituted for the original British one to the left of the figure. (Image1)

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986

(Temperance) The Maine Liquor Law, illustrated design showing Liberty holding Flag with slogans above and below address panel, on orange buff cover bearing four margin 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by partial "Providence R.I. Sep 6" cds to South Solon Me.; some edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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987

(Tools) Frictionless Metal Co., multicolored illustrated ad card showing Beach Mining Scene in Alaska, franked with 1¢ green tied by 1905 Richmond, Va. machine postmark, reverse with company ad; some light edge wear. Scott Nos. 300 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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988

(Transportation) Phila. Wilm. & Balt. R.R. Co., illustrated locomotive corner card on cover to Northfield, Mass., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red tied by blue Point Deposit, Md. cds, Very Fine and choice; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. 11A Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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989

(Transportation) Ship and Dredging Advertising, group of 8 with several from Detroit, Mich. including 1898 & 1901 Carkin, Stickney & Cram ads showing different dredgers, 1895 Ashley & Dustin "Put-in-Bay Route", and 1901 Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Co. "The Coast Line to Mackinac", etc, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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990

1893 Columbian Exposition Entrance Tickets, 10 different, including set of the 6 tickets printed by the American Bank Note Co., Chicago Day with stub, Manhattan Day with stub, "Children's Special Ticket" and "Good Only on Day of Sale" tickets, fresh and Very Fine., fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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991

1893 Columbian Exposition Entrance Tickets, 10 different, including set of the 6 tickets printed by the American Bank Note Co., additional 5 of four different, also includes Chicago Day with stub, Manhattan Day with stub, "Children's Special Ticket" & "Good Only on Day of Sale" tickets, includes faulty front of ticket envelope only, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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992

1893 Columbian Exposition, all-over blue publicity advertising cover showing Landing of Columbus scene from Ed. Roos Mfg. Co. bearing 2¢ Columbian (231), small flaws, tied by "Chicago Ill. May 4 '93" duplex to Norwich Conn., illustrated factory design on reverse; edge tear at right, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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993

Exposition Sta. Omaha, Nebr. Aug 3 '98, duplex ties 5¢ Trans-Mississippi (288), rich color, on cover to Springfield Mass., Aug. 5th receiving backstamp; some toning affects stamp and a light corner crease at top right, Very Fine appearance desirable with the exposition cancel, This is from a partial set of individual uses up to the 10¢ value created by J.W. Witty. Bomar Nos. O98-01 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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994

Buffalo, N.Y. May 7 '01, Barry machine cancel with "Pan-American Exposition" within double-diamond cancellation ties 1¢, 2¢ pair and 5¢ Pan-Americans (294-296) on double-rate cover to Germany, additional "Buffalo, N.Y. May 7 01" duplex, reverse with New York (5.8) and Stadtsulza (5.17) backstamps; 5¢ corner flaw, a Very Fine three-color franking. Bomar Nos. B01-15C Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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995

Pan-American Railway Post Office, Buffalo N.Y., May 18 1901, complete strike of duplex on Pan-American Railway Post Office facing slip pre-printed to Detroit, Mich., purple "E.G. Stackpole," straightline handstamp; mounted on envelope backing, tone spot, a Very Fine strike, One of only 5 strikes on facing slips from the RPO car, this being the only example with the Stackpole handstamp. Bomar Nos. B01-03 Estimate $300 - 400. E.G. Stackpole was one of the six staff hired by the Post Office to man the Railway Post Office car for tours during the exposition. (Image1)

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996

Buffalo N.Y. May 29 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on illustrated Indian congress expo meeting ad cover to Bar Harbor Me., reverse with Buffalo (5.29) and Bar Harbor (5.30) machine backstamps; couple opening flaws, Very Fine and desirable. Bomar Nos. B01-11 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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997

Buffalo N.Y. Jun 1 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on maroon expo ad cover to Buffalo N.Y., Jun. 1st arrival backstamp; small part of flap missing, small edge tear, F.-V.F. and scarce, This cancel is mostly found on cards. Bomar Nos. B01-11 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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998

Buffalo, N.Y. 'D' Jun 12 1901, complete strikes of Barry machine with "1901 Pan-American Exposition" involute flag cancel tying 8¢ and 10¢ Pan-American (298, 299) on double-weight cover to Germany, purple "Register No., Jun 12 1901, Station D, Buffalo, N.Y." three-line postmark, New York (6.13) transit backstamp and New York registry exchange label affixed, Lichtenthal (6.21) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine. Bomar Nos. B01-18 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE BARRY INVOLUTE FLAG EXPOSITION STATION MACHINE CANCEL ON COVER TO GERMANY. This was part of the Maus correspondence to Germany comprising registered covers with different frankings of the Pan-American issue. This is one of only two recorded examples with a 8¢ and 10¢ franking. (Image1)

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999

Pan American Station, Jul 16 '01, Buffalo, New-York., unusually full and clear strike of Barry machine cancel with expo slogan ties 1¢ Pan-American (294) on expo post card to Brooklyn N.Y., Jul. 17th receiver, Very Fine, A remarkable example of this machine cancel, one of the most complete strikes known. Bomar Nos. B01-08 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1000

Pan.-Am. Sta., Buffalo, N.Y., Jul 8 1901, two strikes of rubber duplex (Rim #1) with bars ties two 1¢ Pan-American (294) singles on multicolor Temple of Music expo post card to Germany, Jul. 7th receiver; light card crease, F.-V.F., uncommon use abroad, ex-Mader. Bomar Nos. B01-02B Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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