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VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE FAMOUS ST. JOHNSBURY SCARAB FANCY CANCEL ON COVER. THIS IS THE EARLIEST REPORTED USE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE FROM ST. JOHNSBURY AND THE EARLIEST REPORTED USE OF THE SCARAB FANCY CANCEL.
Fancy "killer" cancels are extremely rare in the 1847-51 period. The term "killer" to describe the cancel was actually used by New York Postmaster Robert H. Morris. Although fancy rate markings from the pre-stamp era were used to cancel 1847 stamps, fancy cancels created for the specific purpose of "killing" stamps did not become popular until the 1850's. The more distinctive designs are the St. Johnsbury Vt. Scarab, Trenton N.J. Star and Binghamton N.Y. Herringbone. The Alexander book lists eight genuine uses of the 5c on cover with this cancel.
Ex Sampson, Pope and Boker. With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image)
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VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE FAMOUS ST. JOHNSBURY SCARAB FANCY CANCEL ON THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE.
Fancy "killer" cancels are extremely rare in the 1847-51 period. The term "killer" to describe the cancel was actually used by New York Postmaster Robert H. Morris. Although fancy rate markings from the pre-stamp era were used to cancel 1847 stamps, fancy cancels created for the specific purpose of "killing" stamps did not become popular until the 1850's. The more distinctive designs are the St. Johnsbury Vt. Scarab, Trenton N.J. Star and Binghamton N.Y. Herringbone. Only eight or nine 10c covers are known with the Scarab fancy cancel. A note on back states this was offered in a 1947 Mozian auction with three others cancelled by the Scarab.
Ex Boker and Hart. With 1996 P.F. certificate (Image)
FRESH AND VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE DESIRABLE BINGHAMTON HERRINGBONE CANCELLATION. VERY FEW FANCY CANCELLATIONS ARE KNOWN ON THE 1847 ISSUE.
Fancy "killer" cancels are extremely rare in the 1847-51 period. The term "killer" to describe the cancel was actually used by New York Postmaster Robert H. Morris. Although fancy rate markings from the pre-stamp era were used to cancel 1847 stamps, fancy cancels created for the specific purpose of "killing" stamps did not become popular until the 1850's.
According to the Alexander Census book, the postmaster in Binghamton ordered his first supply of the 1847 stamps from the postmaster of New York, Robert Morris, rather than through official channels from the Post Office Department, as he wanted to see whether local residents would adopt their use. Since the order was not placed through official channels, he did not receive the customary 7-bar cancelling device and instead made his own.
Ex Dick, Ring and Sevenoaks. With 1998 P.F. certificate (Image)
EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE USE OF THE 5-CENT 1847 ISSUE WITH THE STAMP CANCELLED AND TIED SOLELY BY THE "PAID" WITH POINTING HAND HANDSTAMP.
With 1982 P.F. certificate (Image)
VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP AND COVER, WITH THE STAMP TIED BY A RED GRID AND THE TOWN MARKING STRUCK IN BLUE. WONDERFUL EYE APPEAL.
With 1999 P.F. certificate. (Image)
EXTREMELY FINE. AN IMMACULATE STAMP AND COVER WITH THE SCARCE 4-RING TARGET OF HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
One of only eight recorded uses of the 5c 1847 from Hanover N.H.
Purchased from Burger Brothers in 1940 and ex Hall. With 2000 P.F. certificate (Image)