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Germany and German Colonies 1847 US-Bremen Agreement
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5018
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1849 (Apr. 11) Warren, Pa. to Zierolshofen, Baden. Folded letter with blurry "Warren Pa. Apr 11" origin cds and matching "Paid" h.s. with manuscript "10" cents rating, "New-York Apr 15" exchange cds with black "24" debit h.s. to Bremen, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from New York Apr. 2nd to Bremerhaven arriving May 7th, Hannover black "9 America/über Bremen" two-line and red "10 1/3" handstamp, red crayon "59" kr total due rating, F.-V.F.,ex-Winter. Estimate; $400 - 600.
ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE HANNOVER "9 AMERICA/ÜBER BREMEN" HANDSTAMP IN BLACK INK.
The Hannover post in Bremen debited Hannover 9 gutegroschen, a restatement of the 24¢ U.S. debit. The "9 America/über Bremen" handstamp was introduced in May 1849 and is known in black ink on this one voyage only. Hannover marked 10 1/3 ggr. debit to Thurn & Taxis Post, later marked as 45 kr. Thurn & Taxis Post added 6 kr. transit fee to Baden, where 8 kr. Baden internal fee also was added for total postage due of 59 kr. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:18:19 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5019
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1850 (Aug. 31) Hermann Mo. to Durlach, Baden. Blue folded letter with blue manuscript "Hermann Mo., 31 August 1850" postmark and "Paid 52" rating at top right, red "New-York, Sep 12" exchange backstamp with red "PAID ALL" straightline and magenta "18" cent credit, carried by Ocean Line Washington from New York Sep. 20th to Bremerhaven arriving Oct. 6th, red "America/über Bremen" two-line handstamp, various credits including red ms. "6" kr and red crayon "4", Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:19:02 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5020
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1850 (Nov. 16) New York N.Y. to Mittenwald, Bavaria. Blue datelined folded letter with "New-York, Oct 14" ocean mail cds (wrong month) and matching "24" debit, red "Not Paid" framed handstamp; carried by Ocean Line Washington from New York Nov. 20th to Bremerhaven arriving Dec. 8th, red "9 America/über Bremen" two-line and two matching strikes of "10 1/3" handstamp handstamps, magenta manuscript. "45" kr restatement plus Thurn & Taxis manuscript. "9" kr postage due for total 54 kr due, Very Fine and choice use. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:19:40 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5023
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1852 (Feb. 21) New York N.Y. to Heidelberg, Baden. Orange cover with "New-York 'Part Paid' 21 Feb" integral exchange cds and pencil "80" cent prepaid rating, endorsed "Sample without Value", carried by Collins Line Pacific from New York Feb. 21st to Liverpool arriving Mar. 8th, then by ship to Bremerhaven arriving Mar. 8th, light strike of red "America/über Bremen" two-line handstamp, reverse with Deutz-Minden (3.9) transit and Heidelberg (3.11) arrival, black crayon and blue ms. "9" kr. due ratings for GAPU fee; flap mostly missing and some restoration, Very Fine appearance. Estimate; $500 - 750.
A RARE USE OF THE NEW-YORK PART PAID INTEGRAL EXCHANGE CDS.
New York marked PAID PART as only the postage to Bremen was prepaid. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:21:45 EST
Sold For 1050
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5024
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1852 (May 9) New York N.Y. to Heidelberg, Baden. Orange cover with partial red "New-York, May 8" exchange cds and pencil "27" cent prepaid rating, matching "PAID ALL" straightline and "7" credit handstamp, carried by Havre Line Franklin from New York May 8th to Southampton arriving May 20th, then by ship to Bremerhaven arriving May 24th, red "America/über Bremen" two-line handstamp, red "Fr. 2 5/12" credit handstamp, reverse with Deutz-Minden (5.27) transit and Heidelberg (5.31) arrival, blue ms. "fr" indicating paid, Very Fine and scarce Bremen mails "Paid All" use. Estimate; $400 - 600.
The "Paid All" handstamp is a New York marking indicating that the letter was prepaid to destination. The Hanover Post Office in Bremen red "Fr. 2 5/12" gutegroschen credit handstamp is know used only from April to June 1852. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:22:54 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5026
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1852 (Nov. 5) Philadelphia Pa. to Bremen, Germany. Gray folded cover with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Nov 5" cds and red "Phila., 5 Cts. Paid" octagon handstamp with manuscript "20" cent rerate, red "New-York, Nov 5" exchange backstamp and black "PAID PART" straightline handstamp; carried as endorsed by Ocean Line Washington from New York Nov. 6th to Bremerhaven arriving Nov. 23rd; small top edge tear, Very Fine and choice "Paid Part" error use. Estimate; $400 - 600.
Although this cover was marked "Paid Part", it was fully prepaid as there was no 3 sgr. (7¢) transit fee for mail addressed to Bremen itself. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:24:21 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5028
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1854 (Aug. 22) Lancaster, N.Y. to Kuchen, Baden. Blue folded letter with "Lancaster N.Y., Aug 22" cds and manuscript "22" rating, partial "New York, Brem. Pk. '5' Aug 25" exchange cds, carried by Fritz Line Hansa from New York Aug. 25th to Bremerhaven arriving Sep. 10th, Bremen red "24/29 Kr.R AMERICA UBER BREMEN" was struck being 24 Kreuzer packet rate plus 9 kr. inland resulting in blue ms. "33" due rating; few minor tone spots, otherwise Very Fine,A scarce use carried by the 3rd of only 9 voyages by the Fritz Line., ex-Feldman. Estimate; $150 - 200.
With the exception of nine trips by the short-lived German Fritze Line, US packets carried the mails on the Bremen route until mid-1858. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:26:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5029
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1854 (Oct. 5) New York N.Y. to Bremerhaven, Germany. Blue folded letter bearing Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y. (1c) Pink on Wove (136L10), large to huge margins, small star cancel, filing crease through stamp, black "N.York, U.S. Pkt. '9' Oct 7" debit exchange datestamp, carried as endorsed by Ocean Line Hermann from New York Oct. 7th to Bremerhaven arriving Oct. 24th, Bremen red crayon "10" grote due rating, Fine and scarce Swart's local post use by U.S. packet to Bremen,ex-Golden, Kuphal. Estimate; $500 - 750.
Under the additional articles of 1853, the rate to Bremen was 10¢, with Bremen entitled to a 1¢ transit fee. A paid letter sent by US ship had a marking of 1¢ credit to Bremen; an unpaid letter showed a debit of 9¢. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:26:31 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5031
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1857 (May 5) Buffalo N.Y. to Bischofsheim, Baden. Orange buff cover with "Buffalo. N.Y. May 5" arc-datestamp and matching oval "22" rating handstamp, black "Paid" straightline, red "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid 17' May 7" credit exchange cds, carried by Fritz Line Hansa from New York May 7th to Bremerhaven arriving May 24th, blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, partial arrival backstamp; right flap missing, Very Fine,A scarce prepaid use carried by the Last of only 9 voyages by the Fritz Line., ex-Winter. Estimate; $300 - 400.
The Fritz Line "Hansa" carried mails on this last return voyage of nine round voyages between Bremerhaven and New York by this short-lived Bremen steamship company, which attempted to compete with the American Ocean Line as a mail steamship line. Less than five examples of this New York "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid 17' May 7" credit exchange cds have been recorded, a credit marking used only on prepaid letters at the 22¢ rate carried by Bremen steamships.. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:27:33 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5032
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1857 (Sep. 2) Chicago Ill. to Wiesbaden, Germany. Yellow cover with black "Chicago Ill., Sep 2, 1857" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red "22" in circle rating handstamp, endorsed "via Bremen" at top left, red "N.York, U.S. Pkt. 'Paid 8' Sep 5" credit exchange cds, carried by Vanderbilt Line North Star from New York Sep. 5th to Bremerhaven arriving Sep. 19th, blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, reverse with Frankfurt (9.24) transit backstamp; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200.
The 1853 additional articles created a 22¢ rate for states served by Thurn & Taxis, which refused to adopt the low North German transit fee until 1858, when the 22¢ rate was eliminated. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:27:52 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5041
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1862 (Aug. 29) Philadelphia Pa. to Schorndorf, Germany. Orange buff cover with "Philadelphia Pa., Aug 29, 1862" cds and manuscript "15" cent rating, black "N.York Brem. Pk. '3' Aug 30" debit exchange cds to Bremen, carried in closed bag on NGL Line Hansa from New York Aug. 30th to Bremerhaven arriving Sep. 12th, blue "AMERIKA über Bremen, 22" double-circle integral debit handstamp denoting 22 kreuzer due, reverse with Stuttgart (9.13) and Schorndorf (9.14) arrival cds where 22 kreuzer due was restated in blue crayon, Very Fine with crisp postmarks. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:36:19 EST
Sold For 325
1848 US-UK Convention (British Open Mail)
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5059
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1851 (Apr. 22) Philadelphia Pa. to Bischofswerda, Saxony. Blue folded letter with blue "Philada, Pa. Apr 22" cds and red "Phila., Paid, 5 Cts." octagon rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Apr. 23rd to Liverpool arriving May 4th, red London (5.4.1851) transit backstamp and ms. "1/4" 1s4d debit rating, Prussia red "America per England" framed backstamp and blue ms. "16 1/3" sgr debit rating, Saxony red crayon "16 5/10" ngr rounded-up due rating; minor fold splitting, Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:59:49 EST
Sold For 120
1852 Prussian Closed Mail Agreement
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5090
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1859 (Jun. 18) Brunswick Mo. to Wehrheim, Nassau. Orange buff cover bearing 10¢ green, types II & III (32, 33), six comprising two vertical pairs (one stamp type III) arranged as a block, and single of each type, tied by multiple strikes of "Brunswick Me. Jun 18" cds, four additional strikes on reverse, red "N.York, Am. Pkt. 'Paid 14' Jun 25" credit exchange cds, carried by Havre Line Fulton from New York Jun. 25th to Southampton arriving Jul. 7th, partial red "Aachen, Franco 9/7" transit, arrival backstamp; small cover tears, right edge of cover refolded to show overlapping stamps (one creased), Fine and spectacular 10¢ franking for double the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:23:55 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5091
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1859 (Nov. 25) Peoria, Ill. to Fieburg im Breisgau, Baden. Orange buff cover bearing 10¢ green, types II-III (32-33) horizontal pair and 10¢ green, type V (35), each cancelled by matching grid cancel, pair tied by "Peoria Ills., Nov 25, 1859" cds, red "N.York, Br. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Nov 20" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Nov. 30th to Queenstown arriving Dec. 12th, red "Aachen, Franco, 13/12" framed transit, blue ms. "2/" kr local postage due rating, indistinct arrival backstamp; small stamp faults from edge placement, minor cover mend bottom left, F.-V.F. and rare 10¢ 1857 type II, III, V combination use, with 1975 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Addresses entirely in German script would not have been comprehensible to an English speaker, so bilingual writers often added "Germany" in English cursive, as on the top cover. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:24:23 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5094
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1860 (Oct. 4) Louisville Ky. to Oldenburg. Folded cover with part letter bearing 3¢ dull red (26) pair and 12¢ black (36B) pair, tied by three strikes of blue large circular grids and matching "Louisville Ky., Oct 4, 1860" cds, red "N.York, Br. Pkt '7 Paid' Oct 10" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Persia from New York Oct. 10th to Queenstown arriving Oct. 19th, red "Aachen, Franco, 21/10" framed transit; edge splitting, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:27:19 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5097
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1861 (Jan. 22) New York N.Y. to Önsbach, Baden. Orange buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) and 30¢ orange (38), each tied by red NYFM circular grid cancel, matching red "N. York, Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Jan 22" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Jan. 23rd to Queenstown arriving Feb. 4th, red "Aachen, Franco 6/2" framed handstamp, Baden (2.8) and blue ms. "2" kr due rating; barely reduced at right, some slight wear, Very Fine,ex-Grunin, Wagshal, with photocopy of 1988 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
A 1857 ISSUE COMBINATION TO GERMANY PREPAYING THE DOUBLE THE 30¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE PLUS 1¢ CARRIER FEE.
The 1¢ stamp prepaid the carrier fee to the post office that was in effect from mid-1861 to June 30, 1863. The Baden post office assessed a delivery charge of 2kr, which was unusual for prepaid mail. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:29:08 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5102
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1864 (Oct. 8) New York N.Y. to Dresden, Saxony. Cover bearing on reverse 3¢ rose (65), ten in two strips of four and two singles, all tied by strikes of NYFM red circular grids, matching "N.York, Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Oct 8" credit exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of Baltimore from New York Oct. 8th to Queenstown arriving Oct. 18th, red "Aachen, Franco, 19/10" framed transit; opened on three sides with small mends at left, otherwise Very Fine and attractive franking convenience overpaying 28¢ Prussian Closed Mail. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:33:47 EST
Sold For 325
1857 US Hamburg Agreement
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5146
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1860 (Jun. 13) Chicago Ill. to Bühl, Baden. Light buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair and 10¢ green (35) pair, positions 38-39R2, both scissor-separated causing some short perfs, tied by neat strikes of blue "Chicago Ills. Jun 13" double-circle datestamps, light strike of red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' Jun 15" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Saxonia from New York Jun. 15th to Hamburg arriving Jun. 30th, backstamps include Hamburg (6.30) and Bühl (7.1) arrival; some slight wear incl. one 1¢ affected by horizontal file fold at bottom, Fine and unusual franking,ex-Neinken, Wagshal, signed Ashbrook on reverse. Estimate; $300 - 400.
The 22¢ rate via Bremen-Hamburg Mails was reduced to 15¢ in October 1859, so this is an overpayment of the old rate and corresponding credit of 17¢ reduced to 10¢. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:13:39 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5148
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Cat No: 27
1860 (Jul. 3) Providence R.I. to Zittau, Saxony. Folded letter bearing 5¢ brick red (27), bright distinctive shade, and 10¢ green (35), tied by red "Paid" in circle cancels, matching "Providence R.I., Jul 3, 1860" cds, red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' Jul 16" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Bavaria from New York Jul. 16th to Hamburg arriving Jul. 31st, Hamburg (7.31) backstamp and "Franco" straightline, Aug. 2nd arrival backstamp; small stamp flaws, otherwise a Very Fine appearing use, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:14:51 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5150
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1861 (May 4) New York, N.Y. to Schwerin, Mecklenburg. Ligth buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 12¢ black (36B), each tied by red NYFM circular grid, matching "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' May 4" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Bavaria from New York May 4th to Hamburg arriving May 19th, Hamburg (5.19.61) arrival backstamp and blue ms. "fr" and "3" ratings, May 20th arrival backstamps, Very Fine used at the 15¢ Hamburg rate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:16:50 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5154
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1861 (Sep. 7) New York, N.Y. to Leipzig, Saxony. Red "C.A. Zoebisch & Sons, Musical Instruments, New York" oval cameo corner card cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 12¢ black (36), each tied by NYFM red circular open grid, matching indistinct strike of New York Hamb. Pkt. "Paid 10" exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Teutonia from New York Sep. 7th to Hamburg arriving Sep. 23rd, reverse with Hamburg (9.23) transit cds and Sep. 24th arrival cds; 3¢ small flaws from edge placement, otherwise Very Fine and attractive use,ex-Gabriel. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:20:49 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5155
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1861 (Oct. 18) New York N.Y. to Mittenwalde, Bavaria. Blue folded letter bearing three 5¢ buff (67) singles, bright shade, each cancelled by NYFM red circular open grid cancel, matching partial red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' Oct 19" credit exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Hapag Line Bavaria from New York Oct. 19th to Hamburg arriving Nov. 4th; two 5¢ affected by file folds, upper right tied by docketing, otherwise Very Fine and pretty 5¢ buff 1861 use. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:21:17 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5159
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1867 (Apr. 10) Cleveland, Ohio to Stuttgart, Germany. Yellow cover bearing 15¢ black (77) tied by "Cleveland O., Apr 10" duplex, partial red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 12' Apr 13" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Germania from New York Apr. 13th to Southampton arriving Apr. 24th, reverse with blue Hamburg (4.25) transit and German (4.27) arrival cds, Very Fine use at the 15¢ Hamburg rate. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:24:05 EST
Sold For 140
1867 US-North German Union Convention
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5170
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1868 (Jun. 29) New Orleans La. to Heidelberg, Baden. Yellow cover bearing 5¢ brown (76) pair, cancelled by corks, matching "New Orleans La., Jun 29" cds at right, dark red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Jul 7" exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Cimbria from New York Jul. 7th to Hamburg arriving Jul. 19th, red "Hamburg, Franco" framed transit, Heidelberg (7.21) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:32:56 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5171
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Cat No: 100
1868 (Dec. 19) Washington D.C. to Munich, Bavaria. Legation of the North-German Union imprint cover addressed to Baron von Werthern, Prussian Legation, bearing 30¢ orange, F grill (100), tied by "Washington D.C., Dec 19" duplex, red "New York, Paid All, Direct Dec 22" exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Cimbria from New York Dec. 22nd to Hamburg arriving Jan. 3rd, red "Bremen, Franco 3/1 69" framed transit, Munich (1.4) arrival backstamp, reverse with NGU Legation coat-of-arms oval; edge tear and addressee erased, Fine and scarce 30¢ F. grill use. Scott No. 100; $1,800 on cover; Estimate $300 - 400. Scott $1,800 on cover Est. $300-400 (Image)
Scott $1,800 on cover Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:33:41 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5172
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1868 (Dec. 21) Chicago, Ill. to Berlin. Yellow Wolfenee's House corner card cover bearing 3¢ red, grilled (94) strip of four and three singles, tied by cork cancels and matching "Chicago Ill., Dec 21" cds, carried by NGL Line Main from New York Dec. 24th to Bremerhaven arriving Jan. 5th, purple "Bremen, Franco, 5/1 69" framed transit, Jan 6th arrival backstamp, crayon "2" indicating double-weight; some wear, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200.
Letter was prepaid for double the 10¢ direct rate. Sender probably over paid 1¢ since the hotel only had 3¢ stamps and it was a Sunday. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:35:29 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5173
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1869 (Mar. 18) New York N.Y. to Berlin, Germany. Cover bearing 10¢ green, F grill (96) tied by NYFM circle of wedges cancel, red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Mar 18" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line New York from New York Mar. 18th to Bremerhaven arriving Apr. 2nd, red "Bremen, Franco, 2/4 69" framed transit, blue Berlin (4.3) arrival backstamp; no back flap, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:35:58 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5178
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Cat No: 113 114
1869 (Nov. 15) Louisville Ky. to Oldenburg. "Louisville Ky. Nov 15" cds duplex with grids cancels tie 2¢ brown (113) vertical pair and single, and 3¢ ultramarine (114) on 3¢ pink (U58) entire, red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Nov 16" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Donau from New York Nov. 18th to Bremerhaven arriving Dec. 1st, partial red "Bremen, Franco" transit ties 2¢ pair, Dec. 1st arrival backstamp; stamp perf toning, still Fine and attractive with an unusual franking for the 10¢ Bremen-Hamburg Direct rate,ex-Coulter, with 2016 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:40:26 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5179
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Cat No: 113, 114
1869 (Dec. 21) New York, N.Y. to Dresden, Saxony. Small cover bearing 2¢ brown (113), 3¢ ultramarine, split grill (114 var.) vertical pairs, tied by NYFM circle of open wedges fancy cancels, "New York, Paid All, Direct, Dec 21" exchange cds also ties 3¢ pair, carried by Hapag Line Cimbria from New York Dec. 21st to Hamburg arriving Jan. 3rd, red "Hamburg, Franco, 3/1" framed transit; cover tear bottom left, part of flap missing, Very Fine and unusual 1869 franking for the 10¢ NGU direct rate,ex-Heimburger, with 1990 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:41:17 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5180
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Cat No: 119
1870 (Jan. 3) Fall River, Mass. to Dresden, Saxony. Cover bearing 2¢ brown (113), 3¢ ultramarine (114) and 15¢ brown & blue (119), all tied by quartered corks duplexed with "Fall River, Mass. Jan 3" cds, partial red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Jan 4" exchange cds (date inverted), carried by Hapag Line Hammonia II from New York Jan. 4th to Hamburg arriving Jan. 16th, red "Hamburg, Franco 16/1 70" framed transit, Jan. 17th arrival backstamp; missing back flap and reduced at left, 2¢ & 15¢ small defects, Very Fine appearance,a scarce combination for double 10c rate to Germany. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:42:51 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5181
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Cat No: 116
1870 (Apr. 10) San Francisco, Cal. to Altona, Germany. Folded letter bearing 10¢ yellow (116), large margins and bright color, tied by circular cork cancel, matching "San Francisco, Cal. Apr 10" cds, red "Chicago, Paid All, Direct, Apr 17" exchange backstamp, carried by Hapag Holsatia from New York Apr. 19th to Hamburg arriving Apr. 29th, red "Hamburg, Franco, 1/5 70" framed transit, German (5.1) arrival backstamp and forwarded to Berlin with May 2nd arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:43:38 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5182
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Cat No: 116
1870 (Apr. 18) Boston, Mass. to Dresden, Saxony. Embossed "Burrage Bro's & Co." corner card cover bearing 10¢ yellow (116), strong color, tied by fancy circle of wedges cancel, sharp red "Boston, Paid All, Direct Apr 18" exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Holsatia from New York Apr. 19th to Hamburg arriving May 2nd, partial red Hamburg transit, May 2nd arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:48:05 EST
Sold For 290
1868-70 Rates - Closed Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5184
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1868 (Mar. 5) Gainesville, Fla. to Berlin. Blue "Gainesville Fla., Mar 5" cds with matching target cancels tie two 3¢ red, F grill (94) vertical pairs on 3¢ pink (U58) entire, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Mar 10" exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Charter Bremen from New York Mar. 10th to Southampton arriving Mar. 21st, red "Verviers. Coeln, Franco" (3.22) four-line transit, Berlin (3.23) arrival backstamp; right pair trimmed at top, gum stain spot, F.-V.F. and unusual franking for the 15¢ Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $150 - 200.
The NGL Line "Bremen" was on loan to the Hapag Line for this voyage. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:49:09 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5185
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1868 (May 23) New York N.Y. to Leipzig, Saxony. Folded cover bearing 15¢ black, E grill (91) and 30¢ orange (71), tied by NYFM grids, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, May 23" exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of Paris from New York May 23rd to Queenstown arriving Jun. 1st, red "Verviers, Coeln, Franco" (6.3) transit, Jun. 4th arrival backstamp; some edge wear, Very Fine and early E grill franking for the triple 45¢ Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $500 - 750.
This a first month use of the 15¢ E grill issue, mailed only 19 days after the earliest recorded use. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:52:22 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5186
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1868 (Jul. 16) New York N.Y. to Fürth, Bavaria. Buff envelope with preprinted Mess. Seligman Bendit & Söhne address and "per closed Mail via London & Ostende" endorsement, bearing 15¢ black (77) tied by NYFM geometric cancel, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Jul 16" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Hansa from New York Jul. 16th to Southampton arriving Jul. 28th, red "Verviers, Coeln, Franco" (7.29) four-line transit, Fürth (7.30) arrival backstamp; small corner tear top left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:53:15 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5189
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Cat No: 119
1870 (Jan. 5) Marblehead, Mass. to Berlin. Orange buff cover bearing 15¢ brown & blue (119) rich colors, tied by cork cancel, matching bold "Marblehead, Mass., Jan. 5" double-circle datestamp, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Jan 6" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Nemesis from New York Jan. 6th to Queenstown arriving Jan. 17th, Jan. 19th arrival backstamps; minor edgewear, Very Fine,ex-Heimburger. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Beginning in 1870, the "Verviers-Coeln" exchange office marking was used less frequently and does not appear on all closed mail covers. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:55:46 EST
Sold For 425
1870 Rates - Closed Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5198
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1870 (Dec. 3) Addison Ill. to Altbernsdorf, Saxony. Four-ring targets tie 1¢ blue (145) and 2¢ red brown (146) strip of three, nat. s.e. at right, on 3¢ pink (U58) entire, matching "Addison Ill., Dec. 3" cds, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Mar 8" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Siberia from New York Dec. 8th to Queenstown arriving Dec. 20th, ec. 25th arrival backstamp; partial flap and edge wear, F.-V.F. and unusual franking for 10¢ Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:01:16 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5199
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1871 (Jan. 16) Greencastle Pa. to Geidelberg, Baden. Cover bearing 15¢ deep orange (152) horizontal pair, strong shade, cancelled by bold quartered corks and tied by "Greencastle, Pa. Jan 16" cds, partial red New York exchange cds also ties pair, pencil "3" indicating triple-rate, carried by Cunard Line Siberia from New York Jan. 18th to Queenstown arriving Jan. 30th, Heidelberg (2.2) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and attractive use at triple the 10¢ direct mail rate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:02:13 EST
Sold For 525
1870 Rates - Direct Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5194
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1871 (Mar. 27) Cincinnati, Ohio to Dresden, Saxony. Cover bearing 1¢ blue (145) and 6¢ carmine (148), tied by blue "Cincinnati O., Mar 27" duplex with four-ring target cancel, bold red "New York, Paid All, Direct Apr 1" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Hermann from New York Apr. 1st to Bremerhaven arriving Apr. 14th, red "Bremen, Franco, 15/4 71" framed transit, May 17th arrival backstamp, F.-V.F. and colorful. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:58:28 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5195
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1871 (May 10) New York N.Y. to Bremen, Germany. Folded letter bearing 7¢ vermilion (149), well centered, tied by NYFM grid cancel, intense "New York, Paid All, Direct, May 11" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by NGL Line Bremen from New York May 11th to Bremerhaven arriving May 24th, May 25th arrival backstamp; addressee name lightened, otherwise Very Fine and scarce 7¢ issue use at the intended 7¢ direct rate. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:59:06 EST
Sold For 260
1871-75 Rates - Closed Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5205
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1872 (Jan. 2) St. Louis, Mo. to Leipzig, Germany. Dove ribbon cover bearing 7¢ vermilion (149), vibrant color, tied by fancy boxed geometric cancel duplexed with "St. Louis Mo, Jan 2" cds, red "New York, Br. Transit, Jan 6" exchange cds also ties stamp, carried by Inman Line City of Washington from New York Jan. 6th to Queenstown arriving Jan. 16th, Jan. 19th arrival backstamp, Very Fine and attractive use at the 7¢ Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:06:23 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5209
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1875 (Jan. 30) New York N.Y. to Braunscheig, Germany. Cover bearing 7¢ orange vermilion (160) tied by bold NYFM star geometric fancy cancel, red "New York, Br. Transit, Jan 30" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line from New York to Queenstown, German Feb. 2nd arrival backstamp, Very Fine use at the 7¢ NGU Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:09:37 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5210
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1875 (Apr. 3) New York N.Y. to Braunschweig (Brunswick). Cover bearing two 7¢ orange vermilion (160) singles, rich color, tied by intense bold NYFM geometric (GE-EN2) fancy cancel, red "New York, Br. Transit, Apr 3" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by NGL Line Oder from New York Apr. 3rd to Southampton arriving Apr. 14th, Apr. 15th arrival backstamp; right 7¢ corner creases, cover reduced at left and small top left repair, Very Fine appearing use with gem NYFM strike at double the 7¢ Closed Mail rate, with 2016 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:10:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5211
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1875 (Jun. 5) New York N.Y. to Jever, Oldenburg. Cover bearing 7¢ vermilion (149), deep shade, tied by bold NYFM geometric fancy cancel, red "New York, Br. Transit, Jun 5" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Mosel from New York Jun. 5th to Southampton arriving Jun. 15th, Jever (6.18) arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:10:54 EST
Sold For 260
1871-75 Rates - Direct Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5200
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Cat No: Collection
1872 (Sep. 27) Hoboken, N.J. to Rostock, Mecklenburg-Schwerin. "Henry Bischoff Banker" corner card cover bearing 12¢ dull purple (151) tied by four-ring cancel duplexed with "Hoboken, N.J., Sep 27" double-circle datestamp and partial indistinct strike of red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Sep 28" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Rhein from New York Sep. 28th to Bremerhaven arriving Oct. 10th, red "Bremen, Franco, 10/10 72" framed transit, Oct. 11th arrival backstamp, Very Fine use at double the 6¢ Direct Mail rate. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:03:05 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5203
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1875 (Jan. 9) New York N.Y. to Regensburg, Bavaria. All-over gray shaded "Bildersee & May Lamps & Glassware" ad cover attractively addressed in purple ink and bearing 3¢ green (158) pair tied by NYFM geometric radial fancy cancel and red "New York Jan 9" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Hohenzollern from New York Jan. 9th to Bremen arriving Jan. 20th, Regensburg (1.21) arrival backstamp; tiny edge tear, Very Fine and pretty NYFM ad cover use. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:04:25 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5204
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1875 (Apr. 27) Washington D.C. to Freiburg, Baden. Gray "Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C." imprint cover bearing 6¢ Interior (O18) cancelled by bold quartered cork cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C., Apr 27" cds, tied by indistinct strike of red "New York, P.O., Apr 28" exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Pommerania from New York Apr. 29th to Plymouth arriving May 9th, Freiburg (5.14) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and choice,ex-Huggins. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE USE OF THE 6¢ INTERIOR DEPARTMENT ISSUE ON COVER TO GERMANY.
Lester C. Lanphear, in his comprehensive study of Official covers to foreign destinations in Chronicle 239 (Aug. 2013), records only 126 covers to any foreign destination. For the Interior Department he records 21 covers, mostly franked with 2¢ or 3¢ stamps. This is one of only two covers franked with a 6¢ stamp, the other is addressed to Italy. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:05:40 EST
Sold For 4250
CSA Blockade Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5011
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1863 Wilmington N.C., C.S.A. to Heidelberg, Germany, via England and France. Outbound blockade-run cover from the Watson correspondence, no apparent Nassau or Bermuda datestamps, sent by private ship to Great Britain, reverse with "Liverpool 'Ship' Mr 28, 1863" framed handstamp and red "Ship-Letter, London" (3.28) transit cds, framed "GB/1F60c" Anglo-French accountancy handstamp and Calais (3.29) arrival backstamp, blue ms. "1fl 15" due rating (France 3 x 8 decimes = 72kr plus Baden 1x 3kr = 75kr - 1fl 15), detailed Mar. 30, 1863 receipt docketing on reverse, Very Fine, Census BO-Oth-12, ex-Walske. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE CSA BLOCKADE-RUN COVER TO GERMANY.
Henry Watson Jr. was a lawyer and planter in Greensboro Ala., during the Civil War he relocated to Europe, his papers (including the letter carried in this cover) can be found in the Duke University Libraries.
Blockade runners were essential for vital supplies and correspondence with Europe. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:11:51 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5012
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1863 (Jul. 7) Wilmington N.C. to Heidelberg, Germany via Charleston and Nassau. Light buff cover to Henry Watson in Heidelberg, Germany, routed to Charleston and carried by blockade-runner Alice to Nassau arriving Jul. 7th, it entered the British Mails with partial red "Nassau, Paid, JY 11 63" cds with red crayon "2/8" double-weight credit rating, blue crayon "2" pence local rating, carried by Cunard Line Corsica from Nassau Jul. 31st to New York arriving Aug. 4th, then Cunard Line Africa from Boston Aug. 5th to Queenstown arriving Aug. 15th, red London Paid (8.17) transit datestamp and "PD" oval, Calais (8.18) transit datestamp, reverse with Paris-Strasbourg (8.18) and Heidelberg (8.19) framed arrival backstamps, pencil Aug. 19th receipt docketing, explicit route notations on back "Via Nassau, London, Calais, Paris, Strasbourg" as often found on this correspondence, Very Fine,ex-Walske. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
AN OUTSTANDING AND RARE BLOCKADE-RUN COVER TO GERMANY FROM THE WATSON CORRESPONDENCE.
This double-weight cover was prepaid 2s 10d for two-times the 1d local postage plus two-times the 1s 4d rate to Germany. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,350.00
Sold...US$ 1,350.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:12:25 EST
Sold For 1350
German Transit - US Packet
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5061
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1850 (Aug. 15) Philadelphia Pa. to Bischofsweda, Saxony. Blue folded letter with blue "Philadelphia Pa., Aug 15" cds and matching "Phila., Paid, 5 Cts." octagon due handstamp with ms. "21" cents rerating, carried as endorsed by Collins Line Pacific from New York Aug. 16th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 27th, red London (8.27) transit backstamp with red "U.S. Pkt." straightline and ms. "8" pence debit to Prussia, Aachen red "Seebrief per England and Aachen" (8.28) double-circle transit backstamp and blue ms. "9 2/3" sgr. debit rating crossed out in ms. and rerated "16 2/3", Saxony red crayon "16 8/10" ngr final due error rating, Very Fine and unusual cover. Estimate; $200 - 300.
This cover shows the London ms. "8" pence debit for British and Belgian transit. A Prussian clerk converted that to 6 2/3 sgr, added 3 sgr postage, and marked "9 2/3" in blue. Some other clerk saw the UK debit had not been crossed out and added it again for "16 2/3". That error was carried on in Saxony and converted to "16 8/10" neugroschen, almost doubling the real postage due. Est. $200-300 (Image)
