1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-69) continued...
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3c Rose (65). Choice centering, cancelled by perfect
strike of Fox Running to the Right fancy cancel of Hockanum Conn., stamp with small faults EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE FAMOUS AND DISTINCTIVE HOCKANUM FOX FANCY CANCEL. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST STRIKES WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. A
history of the fascinating Hockanum Running Fox cancel, written by Connecticut postal historian William J. Duffney, can be downloaded as a PDF file at http://web.me.com/ctpostroad1/CtPP/Postal_Markings_files/Dudley%27s%20Fox%20Story%20Dec%202010%20LR.pdfThe Running Fox cancel was carved by postmaster Dudley Fox, who was also a silversmith, giving him the skills to carve an
intricate fancy cancel. With 2011 P.F. certificate. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 3,000-4,000
SOLD for $10,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
184 |
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3c Rose (65). Bright shade, cancelled by perfect
strike of Eagle and Olive Branch fancy cancel of Woonsocket Falls R.I., stamp centered to lower right and perfs blunted at left, Extremely Fine strike of this scarce and desirable fancy cancel (Image) Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
185 |
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3c Rose (65). Bright shade, cancelled by well-struck
Star Within Star Within Pentagon fancy cancel of Putnam Conn., centered to upper left, Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction |
186 |
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3c Rose (65). Well-struck "Union" in Star fancy
cancel of Westhampton Mass., Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 500-750
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
187 |
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3c Rose (65). Perfectly centered, bold strike of
green segmented cork cancel, Extremely Fine, ex Dr. Morris, with 1994 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 103.00
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
188 |
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3c Rose (65). 48 used stamps, selected by the
collector for their unusual cancels and overall visual appeal, wonderful range of cancels including Heart, "US" in circle, "10" in circle, Shield, several fancy Geometrics, several different types of Star, several other interesting, some faults to
underlying stamps to be expected, overall a fresh and Very Fine group (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
189 |
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3c Lake (66). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense
shade on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 2,000.00
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
190 |
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5c Buff (67). Intense color, well-centered, bold
strike of blue Baltimore circular datestamp EXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF SHADE. Ex Rose. With 1998 P.F. certificate
(Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 1,030.00
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
191 |
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5c Buff (67). Intense shade, bold strike of San
Francisco cogwheel cancel, Very Fine and choice, with 1979 P.F. certificate as 67a (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 1,000.00
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
192 |
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5c Brown Yellow (67a). Deep rich color nicely
complemented by red New York datestamp, well-balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BROWN YELLOW SHADE WITH A BEAUTIFUL RED CANCELLATION. Ex Hansen. With 2002 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates as Buff (XF 90;
SMQ $3,000.00) (Image) Search for
comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 1,280.00
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
193 |
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5c Brown Yellow (67a). Bright shade nicely
complemented by red circular datestamp, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, with 1985 and 1992 P.F. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 1,310.00
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |