3-Cent Locomotive with Other Fancy Cancellations
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 53 |
FC |
 3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color on bright paper, cancelled by perfect strike of Kittrell N.C. "Shoe Fly" fancy cancel depicting a shoe and a fly, Extremely Fine strike of this marvelous fancy
cancel, the children's song of the same name was written by Thomas Brigham Bishop (who also wrote "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and other famous patriotic songs), the words were later changed to "I belong to somebody" from "I belong to Company
G", a reference to a black detachment commanded by Bishop, with 1995 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 1,000-1,500
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 54 |
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 3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color and detail impression, tied by well-struck "Shoo" Fly fancy cancel and by "Toledo O. Apr. 11" circular datestamp on orange cover to Pittsford N.Y., single short
perf tip at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, top flap addedVERY FINE STRIKE OF THE DESIRABLE "SHOO FLY" FANCY CANCELLATION OF TOLEDO OHIO. THIS IS THE FIRST WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS. The popular
children's song of the same name was written by Thomas Brigham Bishop (who also wrote "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and other famous patriotic songs). The words were later changed to "I belong to somebody" from "I belong to Company G", a
reference to a black detachment commanded by Bishop. With 1990 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 2,000-3,000
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 55 |
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 3c Ultramarine (114). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, tied by perfect strike of Hat fancy cancel, light strike of "Bridgeport Ct. Feb. 24" circular datestamp on cover to New
York, slightly reduced at left and few lightly toned perf tips from gumEXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE DESIRABLE HAT FANCY CANCELLATION OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT. THIS IS THE FIRST EXAMPLE WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED
RECORDS. Connecticut was the location of numerous hat manufacturers during the mid-19th century. The brilliant Red Top Hat of Danbury is one of the most famous designs. This Bridgeport Hat is extremely rare. With 2002 P.F. certificate. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 56 |
FC |
 3c Ultramarine (114). Radiant color
on bright paper, cancelled by bold strike of Pumpkin Face fancy cancel, Very Fine strike of this marvelous smiling pumpkin face (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 500-750
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 57 |
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 3c Ultramarine (114). Crisp impression nicely complemented by bright green quartered cork cancel, wide margins, tiny corner perf crease at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate,
Extremely Fine strike, a beautiful cancel, with 1985 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for
comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
418.00
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 58 |
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 3c Ultramarine (114). Three, nice range of cancels incl. one with "FREE" handstamp, one with blue circle of V's, last with Star fancy cancel, first with tiny corner crease at top right, Very Fine and
desirable group (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
209.00
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 59 |
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 3c Ultramarine (114). Deep rich color, Jumbo margin at top caused by pre-printing paperfold which has been opened up, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a very unusual stamp, with 2003 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 60 |
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 3c Ultramarine (114). Deep rich color on dark paper approaching the gray paper variety, tied by well-struck Large Bee fancy cancel, light strike of "Adrian Mich. May 27" circular datestamp on
orange cover to Canastota N.Y., slightly reduced at leftVERY FINE STRIKE OF THE DESIRABLE ADRIAN LARGE BEE FANCY CANCELLATION. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN ON COVER. The post offices at Adrian Mich., Conestoga N.Y. and Waterbury Conn. used very
similar Large Bee fancy cancels during the same time period. One wonders if mail passing through each other's office provided the inspiration to whittling postal clerks. With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 61 |
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 3c Ultramarine (114). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, natural s.e. at left, tied by well-struck blue Small Shield fancy cancel, matching "Galva Ill. May 31" circular datestamp on orange
cover to Penn Yan N.Y., 1869 docketing at left, Very Fine strike of this attractive fancy cancel, with 2009 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 400-500
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 62 |
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 3c Ultramarine (114). Bright color, centered the top left, tied by well-struck Hollow Star fancy cancel, neat strike of "West Hampton Mass. Mar. 1, 1870" circular datestamp on pink cover to South
Deerfield Mass., Extremely Fine strike of this attractive fancy cancel, with 2006 P.F. certificate (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 400-500
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 63 |
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 3c
Ultramarine (114). Intense shade and impression, tied by bold strike of Maltese Cross fancy cancel and "New Bedford Mass. Sep. 3" circular datestamp on cover to Alfred Me., Extremely Fine strike
(Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
