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The Robert Boyd Collection U.S. - German Mails 1847 US-Bremen Agreement
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5015
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1848 (Mar. 15) Elizabethtown, Ind. to Ochsenbach, Württemberg. Folded letter with manuscript "Elizabeth Town, March 15" postmark and matching "Paid 10" rating, "New-York, Mar 20" backstamp, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from New York on Mar. 21st to Bremerhaven arriving Apr. 13th, many manuscript postal ratings, handstamped "America/über Bremen" with red crayon "9¾" transit fee rating showing Bremen port-to-city fee, final red crayon "1f22" due rating (82kr), Very Fine,ex-Winter. Estimate; $500 - 750.
THIS LETTER WAS CARRIED ON THE FIRST OF FIVE VOYAGES UNDER THE BREMEN POSTAL TREATY OF 1847.
Letter sent to Oberamt of Brackenheim since there was no post office in Ochsenbach. On first five voyages of Ocean Line to Bremerhaven, Bremen charged ¾ ggr. for transit from Bremerhaven to Bremen. Bremen debited Hannover 9¾ ggr. Hannover debited Thurn & Taxis Post 11 1/12 ggr. (equivalent to 49 kr.). Thurn & Taxis Post added 24 kr. transit but debited Württemberg 77 kr. instead of 73 kr., or 1 fl. 17 kr. Württemberg added 3 kr. and Oberamt added 2 kr. for total postage due of 1 fl. 22 kr. Less than 20 covers have been recorded showing the ¾ ggr. transit fee. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:15:17 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5017
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1848 (Jun. 8) Cincinnati Oh. to Sersheim, Württemberg. Blue folded letter with red "Cincinnati, O. '10' Jun 8" integral-rate origin cds and matching "Paid", red "New-York Jun 13" exchange backstamp with black "24" debit handstamp to Bremen, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from New York Jun. 13th to Bremerhaven arriving Jul. 6th, black "America/über Bremen" two-line handstamp, red "10 1/3" rating handstamp and various red crayon and green ms. markings, Very Fine, a wonderful letter showing the rating complexities. Estimate; $150 - 200.
The Hannover post in Bremen debited Hannover 9 gutegroschen, a restatement of the 24¢ U.S. debit. Hannover marked 10 1/3 ggr. debit to Thurn & Taxis Post, later marked as 46 kr. Thurn & Taxis Post added 24 kr. transit fee to Württemberg and wrote the total as "1/10" for 1 florin 10kr. Vaihingen added 3kr delivery fee for final total due of "1f13" (1 florin 13 kr). Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:17:42 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5021
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1851 (Sep. 30) Wheeling Va. to Sondelfingen, Württemberg. Blue folded letter with red "Wheeling, Va., Sep 30" cds and matching "Free" handstamp overstruck with correct "Paid" and additional strike below, ms. "34" rating, red "New-York, Oct 4" exchange backstamp and magenta "12" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Oct. 15th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 26th, red "America/über Bremen" two-line handstamp, various credits and restatements, Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400.
From 30 June 1851, a single international rate of 20¢ from anywhere in the US replaced the 24¢, 29¢, and 34¢ rates. The founding of the German-Austrian Postal Union (GAPU) in July 1850 led to more uniform German rates. Nonetheless, this lot and the following reflect continued uncertainty about correct rates. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:20:09 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5022
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(Bremen Closed Mail) 1851 (Nov. 24) Cleveland Oh. to Hamburg, Germany. Gray datelined folded letter with "Cleveland O. Nov 24" cds and red "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "21" cent rating, red "New-York, Nov 28" exchange backstamp and black "PAID PART" straightline, carried by Collins Line Atlantic from New York Dec. 6th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 17th, closed bag through Bremen, Hamburg (12.23) arrival backstamp, red crayon "3" schillinge (5¢) due rating for GAPU transit, Very Fine and scarce Bremen Closed mail use. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Ocean Line ships often did not sail in winter in the early 1850s, so NY made up "closed mails," i.e., locked mail bags sent to England by other American or British ships and then sent on to Bremen for processing. Bremen Closed Mail was used throughout 1851-52 to meet demand. This cover was endorsed to go in British Open Mail by US packet, but instead were sent by Bremen Closed Mail. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:21:05 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5025
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1852 (Jul. 9) St. Louis, Mo. to Backnang, Württemberg. Folded letter with "Saint Louis Mo., Jul 9" cds with two strikes of red "Paid/All" two-line handstamp and red crayon "32" cent prepaid rating, red "New-York, Jul 15" exchange backstamp with matching complete "PAID ALL" straightline and magenta "7" cent credit rating, carried by Ocean Line Washington from New York Jul. 17th to Bremerhaven arriving Aug. 2nd, red "America/über Bremen" two-line handstamp and black "Fr. 3." handstamp, Very Fine and choice. 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 black "Fr. 3." sgr credit handstamp is known used only from August 1852 to November 1853. The credit increase from 2 5/12 sgr to 3 sgr in July 1852. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:23:40 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5027
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1853 (Aug. 30) Waterloo, Va. to Schorndorf, Württemberg. Blue folded letter with manuscript "Waterloo, Va. Augt. 30/53" postmark and "Paid 34¢" rating, red "N. York, U.S. Pkt. 'Paid 8' Sep 10" exchange cds, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from New York Sep. 10th to Bremerhaven arriving Sep. 29th, red "America/über Bremen" two-line transit and sharp strike of black "Fr. 3" for 3 sgr credit restatement, reverse with Berlin (9.26), Minden (9.27) transits and Schorndorf arrival, Very Fine and scarce use. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:25:14 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5030
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1855 (Apr. 21) New York, N.Y. to Bremen. Orange buff envelope with large pencil "10" prepaid rating and red "N. York U.S. Pkt. 'Paid 1' Apr 21" exchange credit cds, carried by Ocean Line Washington from New York Apr. 21st to Bremerhaven arriving May 8th; small abrasion spot, Very Fine and scarce New York 1¢ credit circular datestamp,ex-Winter. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Under the second Bremen Treaty, of the 10¢ prepaid, the U.S. was entitled to 5¢ internal fee and 4¢ sea transit fee since an American contract steamship carried the letter to Bremerhaven. Bremen was entitled to 1¢ of the international fee. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:27:07 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5034
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1859 (Mar. 25) Reading Pa. to Neustadt am Rübenberge, Hanover. Buff cover bearing 5¢ Indian red (28A), intense color, used with 10¢ green, type III (33), tied together by "Reading Pa., Mar 25, 1859" cds, red "N. York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid 12' Apr 2" credit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Weser from New York Apr. 2nd to Bremerhaven arriving Apr. 15th, blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, partial Neustadt arrival backstamp; bit of flap missing and vertical filing crease at right, 5¢ trivial toned corner perf, Very Fine, with clear 1984 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
A RARE AND DESIRABLE 5¢ 1857 INDIAN RED SHADE USED ON COVER 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, 19:29:26 EST
Sold For 1350
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5035
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1860 (Jan. 9) West Meriden Ct. to Polle, Hanover. Light buff cover bearing two 1¢ blue (24) singles, 3¢ dull red (26) and 10¢ green (35), all tied by strikes of "West Meriden Ct., Jan 9, 1860" cds, red "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid 12' Jan 21" credit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line New York from New York Jan. 21st to Bremerhaven arriving Feb. 5th, blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, Polle (2.6) arrival backstamp; some light soiling, F.-V.F. and attractive three-color franking. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:29:55 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5036
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Cat No: 24
1860 (Aug. 2) St. Louis Mo. to Hofgeismar, Kurhessen. Cover bearing 3¢ dull red (24) strip of four and single, each tied by bold open circular grid cancel, matching "Saint Louis Mo., Aug 2, 1860" cds, red "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid 12' Aug 4, 1860" credit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Bremen from New York Aug. 4th to Bremerhaven arriving Aug. 19th, blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, reverse with Cassel (8.20) and Hofgeismar (8.20) arrival cds; tone spot top left, F.-V.F. and attractive 3¢ 1857 issue franking for the 15¢ rate. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:30:49 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5037
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1860 (Nov. 16) Bethlehem Pa. to Neustadt, Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Orange buff cover bearing 30¢ orange (38), s.e. at left, faults, cancelled by red circular grid cancel, matching red "Bethlehem Pa., Nov 16" cds, carried by NGL Line Bremen from New York Nov. 24th to Bremerhaven arriving Dec. 8th, blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, Neustadt (12.10) arrival backstamp; some cover staining, Fine and scarce 30¢ 1860 use. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:31:21 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5038
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1861 (Jun. 8) New York N.Y. to Stuttgart, Württemberg. Pink cover bearing three 10¢ brown (30A) singles, each cancelled by red open circular grid cancel, matching red "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid 12' Jun 3" credit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line New York from New York Jun. 8th to Bremerhaven arriving Jun. 24th, light blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, Stuttgart (1.26.1861) arrival backstamp; left 5¢ faulty lower left, Very Fine and attractive 5¢ 1857 issue use. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:32:05 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5039
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1862 (Mar. 29) New York, N.Y. to Bremen. Buff cover bearing 10¢ green (68) tied by red NYFM grid and matching "N. York Brem. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Mar 29" credit exchange cds, carried as endorsed by NGL Line Hansa from New York Mar. 29th to Bremen arriving Apr. 14th; cover tear on back, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 170.00
Closed..Dec-19-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5040
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1862 (Jun. 6) Baltimore Md. to Lehe, Hannover. Gray folded cover with bold "Baltimore Md. Jun 6" cds and matching "15" rating handstamp, sharp bold strike of "N.York Brem. Pk. '3' Jun 7" debit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line New York from New York Jun. 7th to Bremerhaven arriving Jun. 21st, blue "AMERIKA über Bremen, 6½" double-circle integral debit handstamp, red crayon "6gr 5-" rating, blue "Lehe / 22 June" framed arrival backstamp, an Extremely Fine gem. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:34:28 EST
Sold For 1000
1848 US-UK Convention (British Open Mail)
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5056
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1850 (Sep. 10) Baltimore Md. to Bremen. Blue cover front only with flaps added bearing 5¢ red brown (1) large margins to barely touched, tied by two strikes of blue "Baltimore Rail Road Sep 10" cds, additional strike at left, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line America from New York Sep. 11th to Liverpool arriving Sep. 22nd, London ms. "1/6" 1s6d debit rating, Bremen red crayon "44" grote due rating, Very Fine appearance. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:56:04 EST
Sold For 950
1852 Prussian Closed Mail Agreement
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5083
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Cat No: 17
1856 (Aug. 4) Reading Pa. to Sachsenhausen, Coeln, Prussia. Orange cover bearing two 12¢ gray black (17) singles, margins clear to barely in, and two 3¢ dull red (11A) singles, stamps artfully placed at all four corners of the cover, tied by either grids or "Reading Pa. Aug. 4" cds, red "N. York, Br. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Aug 6" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York Aug. 6th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 15th, red "Aachen, Franco 17/8" framed handstamp, Coeln (8.17) receiving backstamp; trivial cover stain at top, Very Fine and colorful attractively franked cover at the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate,ex-J & J, Corey Long. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-19-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5085
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1856 (Aug. 5) San Francisco Cal. to Reutlingen, Württemberg.10¢ pale green (U18a) buff Nesbitt entire bearing 10¢ green, type I (13), full to mostly large margins, and 10¢ green, type II (14), large margins to in, both tied by two strikes of "San Francisco, Cal., 5 Aug" cds, endorsed "via Liverpool & Ostende", red "N.York, Am. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Aug 30" credit exchange cds, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York Aug. 30th to Liverpool arriving Sep. 11th, red "Aachen, Franco 12/9" framed transit, reverse with Stuttgart (9.13) transit and Sep. 14th arrival cds; couple tone spots, F.-V.F. and scarce 10¢ type I-II 1855 issue combination use at the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate,ex-Tito. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
10¢ stamps and envelopes paid the April 1, 1855 domestic rate for distance over 3,000 miles. The envelopes were most commonly sold in California, so Prussian Closed Mail covers from there often have two 10¢ stamps affixed to one 10¢ envelope; from the rest of the US, payment by three 10¢ stamps is more common. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:20:04 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5086
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1856 (Oct. 6) Schenectady, N.Y. to Göttingen, Hanover. 3¢ red (U1) Nesbitt entire bearing two 12¢ black (17) singles, pos. 44L1, 53R1, and 3¢ dull red (11A) single, pos. 67R5L, each large margins to slightly in, tied by circular grid cancels, matching "Schenectady, N.Y. 03 6" cds (03 instead of Oct) and red "Paid" straightline with magenta "30", red "N.York, Br. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Oct 7" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Oct. 8th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 18th, blue Oct. 22nd arrival backstamp; partial flap, Very Fine and unusual franking for the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
The writer initially applied one 12¢ stamp to the 3¢ Nesbitt envelope for the 15¢ rate via Bremen on Ocean "Washington", but since it would not reach New York in time, another 15¢ had to be applied for the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:20:35 EST
Sold For 725
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5088
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1858 (Jun. 15) Philadelphia Pa. to Braunschweig. Gray folded letter bearing three 10¢ green, type III (33) singles, each tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa., Jun 15" cds, red "N. York, Am. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Jun 19" credit exchange cds, carried by Vanderbilt Line North Star from New York Jun. 19th to Southampton arriving Jul. 1st, red "Aachen, Franco 3/7" framed transit, arrival backstamp, Very Fine use at the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Original desired routing was via the Hapag Line "Hammonia" at the 15¢ Hamburg rate, but it was too late. The bottom two stamps applied over a "Paid" notation after rerouting. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:23:23 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5089
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1859 (Feb. 7) Columbia Ill. to Gimmeldingen bei Neustadt an der Haardt, Bavaria. Light buff cover bearing 10¢ green (35), pair and single, tied by red "Columbia Ill. Feb 7" balloon-style cds, red "N.York, Am. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Feb 11" credit exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of Baltimore from New York Feb. 11th to Queenstown arriving Feb. 22nd, partial red "Aachen, Franco" transit, magenta "30" cent restatement; slight overall wear, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:22:21 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5096
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1861 (Jan. 10) New Orleans La. to Weddewarden, Hanover. Orange yellow cover bearing 30¢ orange (38) vertical pair, vibrant color, tied by large "New Orleans La., 10 Jan" cds, red "N.York, Br. Pkt. '14 Paid' Jan 16" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Australasian from New York Jan. 16th to Queenstown arriving Jan. 26th, red "Aachen, Franco 29/1" framed transit; slightly reduced at right, expertly restored along edges, otherwise Very Fine, unusual quadruple-rate franking, otherwise Very Fine, unusual quadruple-rate franking,ex-Wagshal. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE 30¢ 1860 ISSUE PAIR AT DOUBLE THE 30¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE TO GERMANY. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:28:35 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5098
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1861 (Apr. 6) New York N.Y. to Pulsnitz bei Dresden, Saxony. Light buff cover bearing 30¢ orange (38) cancelled by red NYFM circular grid cancel, matching "N.York, Am. Pkt. '7 Paid, Apr 6" credit exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of Baltimore from New York Apr. 6th to Queenstown arriving Apr. 18th, red "Aachen, Franco 20/4" framed handstamp; German (4.22) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1980 and 2004 P.F. certificates. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A BEAUTIFUL 30¢ 1860 ISSUE USE TO GERMANY WITH ALL POSTAL MARKINGS STRUCK IN RED. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:30:25 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5099
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Cat No: 38
1861 (Jul. 14) Washington D.C. to Lechhausen bei Augsburg, Bavaria. "Washington D.C., Jul 14, 1861" cds ties 30¢ orange (38) on embossed "Union Forever" Flag Patriotic cover, partial strike of red "N.York, Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Jul. 17" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York Jul. 17th to Queenstown arriving Jul. 26th, partial red Aachen Franco framed transit, Lechhausen (7.30) arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at left, 30¢ slightly scissor separated at top with intact perfs, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 38; $7,500 on a patriotic cover; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE 30¢ 1860 ISSUE USE ON A CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC COVER TO GERMANY.
This "Union Forever" Flag patriotic cover was mailed the day after the Battle of Bull Run, the first major Civil War battle and a win for the Confederacy. Scott $7,500 on a patriotic cover Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Scott $7,500 on a patriotic cover Est
Opening US$ 2,200.00
Sold...US$ 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:31:38 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5100
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1863 (Jul. 28) Washington D.C. to Aerzen, Hanover. Small cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), 3¢ rose (65) and 24¢ steel blue (70b), all tied by "Washington D.C., Jul 28" double-circle datestamp, red "N.York, Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Jul 30" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York Jul. 29th to Queenstown arriving Aug. 7th, red "Aachen Franco 10/8" framed transit, blue Aerzen (8.11) arrival backstamp; some light soiling slightly affecting stamps, F.-V.F. appearance. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:32:11 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5101
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1864 (May 6) Wabash Ill. to Nieder-Ingelheim. Orange cover bearing three 30¢ orange (71) singles, right two nat. s.e. at right, slight creases and tiny tear in one, cancelled by grids, matching partial "Wabash Ill. May 6" cds, red "New York, Br. Pkt. 'Paid' May 10" exchange cds and red crayon "14" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Europa from Boston May 11th to Queenstown arriving May 22nd, red "Aachen, Franco" framed transit, several transit backstamps including Nieder-Ingelheim arrival cds; some minor wear, still Very Fine and rare franking prepaying triple the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $500 - 750.
Although this cover is prepaid at three-times the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate, the New York exchange office credited only two-times the corresponding 7¢ credit. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:32:41 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5103
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1865 (May 1) Buffalo N.Y. to Langenblielau, Silesia (Poland). Yellow cover bearing 10¢ green (68), 12¢ black (69) and three 30¢ orange (71) singles, all cancelled by circular grids matching "Buffalo N.Y., May 1, 1865" cds, red "N.York, Br. Pkt. 'Paid' May 8" exchange cds and red crayon "28" cent credit, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York May 3rd to Queenstown arriving May 13th, blue "Aachen, Franco 16/5" framed transit, May 17th arrival backstamp; one 30¢ stamp rounded corner, small cover tear at top right and part of backflap missing, Very Fine and attractive franking prepaying quadruple the 28¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate to Italy,ex-Dupuy, Gliedman. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:34:40 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5104
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1866 (Mar. 1) La Crosse, Wisc. to Rücketshausen, Württemberg. Orange buff cover bearing two 2¢ black (73) singles and 12¢ black (69) pair, tied by circular grid cancels, matching partial "La Crosse" cds at left, red "N.York, Br. Pkt '7 Paid' Mar 7" credit exchange cds also ties pair, carried by Cunard Line Cuba from New York Mar. 7th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 18th, blue "Aachen Franco 20/3" framed transit, various backstamps including Stuttgart (3.10) cds, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:35:37 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5106
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Cat No: 71
1867 (Jun. 19) Bloomington ill. to Nentershausen, Hesse. Orange cover with "S. Elil & Co., Tobacconists" oval corner card handstamp bearing 30¢ orange (71), radiant color, tied by target duplexed with "Bloomington Ill. Jun 19" double-circle datestamp, red "N. York, Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Jun 22" credit exchange datestamp, carried by Inman Line City of Antwerp from New York Jun. 22nd to Queenstown arriving Jul. 2nd, blue boxed "Aachen, Franco, 4/7" datestamp, Nentershausen (7.5) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and attractive use overpaying by 2¢ the 28¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate which became effective September 1861 for prepaid letters. The new rate, however was widely ignored.,ex-Curtis. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:36:41 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5107
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1867 (Nov. 26) Portsmouth Va. to Lüdingsworth, Hanover. Orange cover with fancy H. Hudtwalcker & Co., Wholesale Grocers corner card bearing three 2¢ black (73) singles and 24¢ lilac (78), each tied by four-ring cancel, red "N.York, Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Nov 30" credit exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of Washington from New York Nov. 30th to Queenstown arriving Dec. 12th, blue "Aachen Franco (12.13) framed transit, reverse with blue Ottendorf (12.14) framed transit and Altenbruch (12.14) arrival cds, forwarded to Bremervörde; some light soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:36:55 EST
Sold For 0
1857 US Hamburg Agreement
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5149
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1861 (Mar. 16) New York N.Y. to Bremen. Cover bearing 10¢ green (35), tied by paint red circular grid cancel, red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt 'Paid 5' Apr 1" credit exchange cds and black "TOO LATE" straightline, carried by Hapag Line Teutonia from New York to Hamburg arriving Apr. 20th, Hamburg (4.21) transit backstamp and blue crayon "2" sgr due rating, red crayon "5" grote due, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300.
This cover was prepaid 10¢ for Bremen via NGL packet, but it was "Too Late" and sent via Hapag packet at the ordinary 15¢ rate. The extra 5¢ postage was due from addressee. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:16:26 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5151
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1861 (May 9) New Orleans, La., Confederate States of America to Limbach, Saxony. Folded letter with partial "New Orleans La. May 9" cds and matching "30" unpaid rating handstamp for the Prussian Closed Mail rate, partial "N. York Hamb. Pkt. '5' May 18" debit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Hammonia from New York May 18th to Hamburg arriving Jun. 1st, Hamburg (6.1) backstamp and "6½" sbr. debit rating handstamp, Saxony blue manuscript "6 5/10" neugroschen due rating, Limbach (6.3) arrival backstamp, vertical file fold toning, Fine,a very scarce Confederate period transatlantic cover, ex-Winter. Estimate; $400 - 600.
Letter originated in Confederate New Orleans during the brief period when Federal postal system allowed mails north from the Confederacy. New York elected to send letter in the Hamburg mails and debited Hamburg 5¢. Hamburg showed 6½ silbergroschen postage due, which Saxony changed in blue crayon to 6 5/10 neugroschen. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:17:21 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5152
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1861 (Aug. 6) Marion, Ohio to Hamburg. Cover bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by neat "Paid 3" in Circle cancel, matching "Marion, Ohio, Aug 6" cds, red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 5' Aug 10" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Borussia from New York Aug. 10th to Hamburg arriving Aug. 25th, reverse with Hamburg (8.25.61) oval arrival, Very Fine and attractive use at the special 10¢ Direct rate to Hamburg. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:19:38 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5153
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1861 (Aug. 21) New Orleans, La., Confederate States of America to Limbach, Saxony. Folded letter with "N. York Hamb. Pkt. '5' Sep 7" debit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Teutonia from New York Sep. 7th to Hamburg arriving Sep. 23rd, Hamburg (9.23) backstamp and "6½" sbr. debit rating handstamp, Saxony blue manuscript "6 5/10" neugroschen due rating, Limbach (9.24) arrival backstamp, heavy vertical file fold, Fine,A very scarce Confederate period transatlantic cover since New Orleans was recaptured by Federal forces in early 1862., ex-Winter. Estimate; $500 - 750.
Letter originated in Confederate New Orleans during the Civil War. Effective June 1, 1861 postal service between the North and South was suspended. This letter was carried privately (probably through the lines by some unknown express service) to New York where it was posted unpaid to Saxony. New York debited Hamburg 5¢. Hamburg showed 6½ silbergroschen postage due, which Saxony changed in blue crayon to 6 5/10 neugroschen. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:20:08 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5156
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1861 (Nov. 13) Kensington Pa. to Ebingen, Württemberg. All-over blue "Beckhaus & Allgaier Coach Builders" shaded building ad cover bearing 5¢ brown yellow (67a) and 10¢ green (68), each cancelled by bold circular grid, partial red-orange "Kensington Pa., Nov. 13" cds, partial red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' 16 Nov" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Borussia from New York Nov. 16th to Hamburg arriving Dec. 2nd, Hamburg (12.3) oval transit and Ebingen (12.4) arrival cds; 10¢ top corner flaws and some edge wear, otherwise Very Fine and attractive 5¢ brown yellow 1861 issue use, with 2008 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 600.00
Closed..Dec-19-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5158
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1865 (May 11) Canton, Ohio to Hanover. Gray all-over "Indiana" Union Loyal States Civil War patriotic cover bearing 5¢ brown (76) and 10¢ green (68), tied by "Canton Oh., May 11" duplex, bold red "N.York 'Paid 12' May 13" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Bavaria from New York May 13th to Hamburg arriving May 27th; 10¢ slightly affected by edge placement, Very Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE AND ATTRACTIVE TRANSATLANTIC CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC USE. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:23:24 EST
Sold For 1050
1857 US-France Convention
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5142
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1860 (Aug. 13) Lancaster, Pa. to Ostheim, Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach. Folded cover without side flaps bearing 1¢ blue (24) and 10¢ green (35) pair, each cancelled by circular grid cancel, matching sharp "Lancaster Pa., Aug 13, 1860" cds and "Paid" handstamp with red ms. "21" rating, red "Philadelphia Pa., Paid, Aug. 14" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Aug. 15th to Queenstown arriving Aug. 25th, Calais (8.27) entry cds and matching "P.D." framed handstamp, backstamps include Ostheim (8.30) arrival cds; couple small stamp flaws, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200.
The sender endorsed this cover for HAPAG "Saxonia" that was also departing New York Aug. 15th, but in case it was too late, it was prepaid an extra 6¢ for French mail. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:11:14 EST
Sold For 450
1867 US-North German Union Convention
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5174
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1869 (Jul. 31) Shiloh, Ill. to Homberg, Hessen-Cassel. Blue "Shiloh Ill. Jul. 31" cds with matching target cancels tie two 1¢ buff (112) singles and 5¢ brown (76) on 3¢ pink (U58) entire, red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Aug 5" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Donau from Aug. 5th to Bremerhaven arriving Aug. 16th, red "Bremen, Franco 16/8 69" framed transit, Homberg (8.18) arrival backstamp; stamps have faults and cover is soiled, Fine and unusual franking overpaying the 7¢ NGU Direct Mail rate. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:36:22 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5175
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1869 (Sep. 16) Frontenac, Minn. to Mulsum, Hanover. Cover bearing 10¢ yellow green, F Grill (96), strong grill, cancelled by well-struck small circle of wedges, matching perfect strike of "Frontenac, Minn. Sep 16" double-circle datestamp, endorsed "direct mail", carried by Hapag Line Allemania from New York Sep. 21st to Hamburg arriving Oct. 6th, partial "Hamburg, Franco, 6/10 69" framed handstamp, Oct. 7th arrival backstamps, Extremely Fine and choice fancy cancel use. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:36:55 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5176
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1869 (Sep. 20) Cincinnati, Ohio to Großenkneten, Oldenburg. Orange cover with "J. Neihaus & Co. Park Brewery" framed corner card bearing two 10¢ green, F grill (96) singles tied by blue "Cincinnati, O. Sep 20" duplex with four-ring cancel, red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Sep 23" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Donau from New York Sep. 23rd to Bremerhaven arriving Oct. 5th, sharp red "Bremen, Franco 5/10 69" framed transit, Oct. 7th arrival backstamp, Very Fine and attractive brewery ad cover overpaying the 7¢ NGU Direct Mail rate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:38:13 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5177
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Cat No: U58
1869 (Nov. 3) Jacksonville, Florida to Könisberg, East Prussia. Blue circle of wedges duplexed with "Jacksonville Fla., Nov 3" cds on 3¢ pink (U58) entire, rare strike of New York "Insufficient, 2¾ Sgr." circular handstamp, carried by Hapag Line Cimbria from New York Nov. 9th to Hamburg arriving Nov. 21st, Hamburg (11.21) arrival backstamp and blue crayon "4¾" sgr due rating, Nov. 22nd arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce insufficiently prepaid use. Estimate; $300 - 400.
The entire was treated as totally unpaid with New York marking 2¾ sgr due. Hamburg added 2 sgr fine for a total of "4¾" sgr due.
As with the predecessor conventions, prepayment was optional but strong encouraged. The 1867 Convention required the recipient pay deficient postage plus a fine of 2 sgr. The 1870 Additional Convention eliminated the fine, but as a penalty doubled the rate for each ½ oz. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:40:01 EST
Sold For 1100
1870 Rates - Closed Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5197
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1870 (Sep. 9) Yolo, Cal. to Lautlingen, Württemberg. Orange cover bearing 10¢ green, F grill (96) tied by blue four-ring targets, matching "Yolo, Cal. Sep 9" cds, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Sep 21" transit cds, carried by Cunard Line Cuba from New York Sep. 21st to Queenstown arriving Sep. 30th, Ebingen (10.7) arrival backstamp; reduced at ends, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:00:32 EST
Sold For 130
1870 Rates - Direct Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5191
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Cat No: 116
1870 (Jul. 5) Milwaukee, Wisc. to Gronau, Hanover. Orange cover bearing 10¢ yellow (116) tied by bold circle of wedges duplexed with partial "Milwaukee, Wis., Jul 5" cds, red "Chicago, Paid All, Direct, Jul 7" exchange backstamp, carried by NGL Line Main from New York Jul. 9th to Southampton only arriving Jul. 19th, then by another vessel to Bremen, red "Bremen, Franco, 21/7 70" framed transit, Gronau (7.22) arrival backstamp; ink stain, F.-V.F.,ex-Juhring, Coulter. Estimate; $300 - 400.
This cover arrived on NGL "Main" at Southampton on July 19th, the day the Franco-Prussian War was declared. This effectively closed down the route and this is one of a few known 1869 Pictorial covers prepaid at the 7¢ NGU rate (overpaid 3¢) prior to disruption of the service due to war. See the Laurence 10¢ 1869 Issue book and article in PRA 1982 Register (pp. 8-9) for a discussion of the 7¢ NGU pre-war covers including mention of this cover. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:56:50 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5192
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Cat No: 115
1870 (Dec. 7) Williamsburgh, N.Y. to Darmstadt, Hesse. Orange buff cover bearing 1¢ buff (112) and 6¢ ultramarine (115), tied by cork cancels duplexed with "Williamsburg N.Y. Dec 7" cds, red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Dec 10" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line America from New York Dec. 10th to Bremerhaven arriving Dec. 24th, red "Bremen, Franco, 25/12 70" framed transit, Dec. 27th arrival backstamp, Very Fine and rare 1869 Issue franking for the 7¢ direct rate. Estimate; $500 - 750.
The Franco-Prussian War broke out on Jul. 19th 1870. Direct mail service was suspended, but the closed mail route remained open. The decisive Prussian victory at Sedan on Sep. 2nd 1870 left no doubt about the outcome of the war, and direct mail service resumed Oct. 29th 1870. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:57:27 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5196
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1871 (Aug. 13) East Jaffrey, N.H. to Göttingen, Prussian Hanover. Cover bearing 3¢ green (147) and 12¢ dull violet (151), tied by circle of wedges fancy cancels, matching partial "East Jaffrey, N.H. Aug 13" cds, red "New York, Aug 15" exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Thuringia from New York Aug. 15th to Hamburg arriving Aug. 28th, Aug. 29th arrival backstamp; 3¢ light tone spots, F.-V.F. and scarce franking for 1¢ convenience overpay of double the 7¢ direct rate. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:59:49 EST
Sold For 130
1871-75 Rates - Closed Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5206
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1872 (Jan. 20) New York N.Y. to Leipzig. Cover with preprinted address bearing two 2¢ red brown (146) singles and 3¢ green (147), each tied by NYFM closepin geometric fancy cancel, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Jan 20" exchange cds also ties 2¢ stamps, carried as endorsed by Inman Line City of Antwerp from New York Jan. 20th to Queenstown arriving Jan. 30th, Feb. 3rd arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at left barely affecting 3¢, slight gum toning, otherwise Very Fine NYFM use at the 7¢ Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:07:01 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5207
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Cat No: U88
1873 (Aug. 3) New Braunfels, Texas to Meine, Hanover, Prussia. Light "New Braunfels, Tex., Aug 3" cds duplexed with grid cancel on 7¢ vermilion (U88) amber entire, red "New York, Br. Transit, Aug 10" exchange cds (inverted day), Meine (8.24) arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at left, some insect spots and soiling, F.-V.F. and rare use of 7¢ entire at the 7¢ Closed Mail rate. Scott No. U88; $900; Estimate $300 - 400. Scott $900 Est. $300-400 (Image)
Scott $900 Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:07:43 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5208
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1874 (Feb. 10) San Antonio, Texas to Bremen. Folded letter bearing 6¢ dull pink (159) and 15¢ orange (163) tied by segmented grid cancels, matching "San Antonio, Tex. Feb 10" cds, red "New York, Br. Transit, Feb 18" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Algeria from New York Feb. 18th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 1st, Bremen (3.3) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and attractive use at triple the 6¢ Direct Mail rate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:09:04 EST
Sold For 600
1871-75 Rates - Direct Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5201
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Cat No: 137
1873 (Jun. 26) New York N.Y. to Hamburg. Blue folded cover bearing 6¢ carmine (137), strong grill and large margins, tied by NYFM geometric star fancy cancel and sharp red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Jun 26" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Hapag Cimbria from New York Jun. 26th to Hamburg arriving Jul. 9th, Hamburg (7.9) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce 6¢ 1870 grill use, with 1984 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 137; $525; Estimate $200 - 300. Scott $525 Est. $200-300 (Image)
Scott $525 Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:03:36 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5202
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1874 (Feb. 13) New York N.Y. to Cassel, Hesse. Cover bearing two 3¢ green (158) s.e. singles, tied by NYFM geometric fancy cancel and red "New York, Feb. 14" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Hermann from New York Feb. 14th to Bremerhaven arriving Feb. 27th, German (3.2) arrival backstamp; light stains at left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:03:52 EST
Sold For 80
24c Mistaken Rate
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5161
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Cat No: 36
1860 (c., Nov. 26) Mount XXXXXX, XX to Tiefenbach, Prussia. Orange cover bearing 12¢ black (36) horizontal pair tied by "Mount XXXX,XXX, Nov 26" cds, New York red "3" credit handstamp obliterated with circular grid, correct "N.York, Hamb. Pkt., 'Paid 10' Dec 1" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Teutonia from New York Dec. 1st to Hamburg arriving Dec. 16th, Hamburg (12.16) transit backstamp and bold "Franco" straightline, F.-V.F. prepaid for the 24¢ "Mistaken" rate. Estimate; $200 - 300.
The sender prepaid the cover for the "mistaken" 24¢ rate, which confused the New York exchange office who initially struck the red "3" credit handstamp used on mail at the 24¢ rate to Great Britain. Est. $200-300 (Image)
