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Worldwide Stamps and Covers 1847 US-Bremen Agreement
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5016
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1848 (May 19) Charleston S.C. to Gottingen, Sweden. Datelined folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. May 19" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with ms. "34" rating, red "New-York, May 23" exchange backstamp and "PAID PART" straightline, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from New York Jun. 20th to Bremerhaven arriving Jul. 9th, Hanover "America/über Bremen" two-line handstamp and red crayon "2" ggr debit rating, Gottingen (7.8) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce "Paid Part" use. Estimate; $300 - 400.
The charge for mail addressed to Hanover was 2 ggr and for mail transiting Hanover 1 1/3 ggr. By agreement with Hanover and the US, Bremen did not charge transit fees. Because of the complexity of calculating postage transiting several states, the US Post Office recommended paying only the International Rate, leaving the German postage due; such letters were marked "PAID PART." Due to this guidance, letters with full postage paid were uncommon and were marked "PAID ALL". Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:15:49 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5033
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1858 (Apr. 6) Pekin, Ill. to Berlin, Prussia. Light buff cover bearing 5¢ red brown (12), four large even margins, used with 10¢ green, type III (33), faulty, tied together by "Pekin Ills., Apr 6" cds for the 15¢ treaty rate, endorsed "Via Bremen Mail", red "New York 'Paid 6' U.S. Pkt. Apr 14" credit exchange cds, carried by Vanderbilt Line North Star from New York Apr. 17th to Bremerhaven arriving May 3rd, blue America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, Berlin (5.5) arrival backstamp; minor soiling, Very Fine,ex-Baker, with 1977 and 1988 P.F. certificates. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 5¢ 1856 IMPERF - 10¢ 1857 PERFORATED MIXED ISSUE FRANKING TO GERMANY.
The two recorded 5¢ 1856 imperf - 10¢ 1857 perforated mixed issue frankings to Germany:
1. 1857 Sep. 2, Milwaukee WI to Gronau, Hanover, Germany, ex-Mayer, Hackmey, Gross. 2. 1858 Apr. 6, Pekin IL to Berlin, Prussia, ex-Baker, the cover offered here. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:28:49 EST
Sold For 1300
1848 US-UK Convention (British Open Mail)
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5057
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Cat No: 1
1850 (Oct. 7) Baltimore Md. to Freiwaldau, Austrian Silesia. Orange buff Glenn correspondence cover bearing 5¢ red brown (1), large margins to touched, light hor. crease at right, cancelled by red "5" handstamp, blue "Baltimore Md. May 26" cds, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from New York Oct. 9th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 20th, red London (10.21.1851) transit backstamp and manuscript "1/6" 1s6d debit rating, Aachen red "America per England" framed backstamp and blue ms. "15" sgr debit rating, Austria ms. "54" krCM final due rating, central wax seal stain, F.-V.F. and scarce use, with 1994 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Standard GAPU postage varied by weight and distance. US Postage 5¢, this cover weighed ¼ - ½ oz., single rate for US, UK, and Prussia, but double for Belgium, for a total of 54krCM. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:57:46 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5058
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Cat No: 1
1850 (Dec. 8) Baltimore Md. to Freiwaldau, Austrian Silesia. Glenn correspondence cover bearing 5¢ red brown (1), clear to large margins, cancelled by red "5" handstamp, blue "Baltimore Md. Dec 8" cds, red "PAID" handstamp crossed out and manuscript "Due 16" added, which was later crossed out, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Dec. 11th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 21st, red London (12.22.1850) transit backstamp with manuscript "1/4" 1s6d updated to "2/6" debit rating, reverse with sharp Aachen red "America per England" framed backstamp and blue ms. "13 1/3" sgr debit rating, "Freiwaldau" and "28 Dec." straightline arrival backstamps, Austria ms. "46" krCM final due rating; central wax seal stain, F.-V.F. and scarce use,ex-Craveri, with 1993 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Standard GAPU postage varied by weight and distance. US Postage was 5¢ for ½ oz. under 300 miles. This cover weighed under ¼ oz., so single rate for US, UK, Prussia and Belgium. Postage due breakdown of UK (8d packet, 6d transit) plus Belgium (2d transit) = 13 1/3sgr (40krCM) plus Prussia 6krCM for 10-20 German miles, a total of 46krCM. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 2,200.00
Sold...US$ 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:59:31 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5060
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1855 (May 15) New Orleans La. to Trieste, Austria. Blue folded cover with partial letter bearing 1¢ blue (9) vertical pair, margins to cutting, and 3¢ dull red (11A), each tied by circular grid cancels, red "New Orleans La. May 15" cds, black "Boston, Br. Pkt., 23 May" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Asia from Boston May 23rd to Liverpool arriving Jun. 2nd, red London (6.4) transit backstamp and ms. "1/-" debit rating, Aachen red "Seebrief per England and Aachen" (6.5) double-circle transit backstamp, blue ms. "40" kr due rating, two small cover tears at top, F.-V.F. and scarce 1851 Issue use to Austria. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:00:29 EST
Sold For 270
1852 Prussian Closed Mail Agreement
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5084
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1856 (Jun. 10) Mercersburg Pa. to Berlin, Prussia. Light "Mercersburgh Pa. Jun. 10" cds ties 1¢ blue (9), 3¢ dull red (11A) horizontal pair, mostly ample margins, and 10¢ green, types II-IV (14-16) pair, positions 53-54L1, right stamp recut at bottom, large margins all around, on 3¢ red Nesbitt (U10) buff entire, endorsed "Per Prussian Closed Mail, paid through" at bottom left, red "N.York, Am. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Jun 14" credit exchange cds, carried by Ocean Line Washington from New York Jun. 14th to Southampton arriving Jun. 28th, bold red "Aachen, Franco, 20/6" framed handstamp; one 3¢ has manuscript. "X" cancel, which has been removed from 1¢ and 10¢ stamps to improve appearance, entire slight wrinkle and part of backflap missing, Very Fine appearance,ex-De Wasserman, Piller, Sevenoaks, Tito. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
AN EXTRAORDINARY FOUR-COLOR COMBINATION TO MAKE UP THE 30¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE, WHICH IS PROBABLY UNIQUE WITH THE 10¢ TYPE IV STAMP. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:19:28 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5087
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1857 (Feb. 23) Saxonburg Pa. to Alme, Prussia. Cover bearing 10¢ green, type II (14) horizontal strip of three, pos. 13-15L1, full to mostly large margins, tied by two open circular grid cancels, manuscript "Saxonburg Pa., Febr 23." manuscript postmark, bold red "N. York, Br. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Mar 4" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Mar. 4th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 16th, red "Aachen, Franco 18/3" framed handstamp, Mar. 19th arrival backstamp; some soiling, right stamp vertical scrape, small scissor cut between right pair, a Very Fine appearing use at the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:21:20 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5092
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1866 (Jun. 2) New Orleans La. to Berlin, Prussia. Yellow cover bearing 2¢ black (73), 12¢ black (69) pair and 30¢ orange (71), each cancelled by circle of wedges fancy cancel, matching "New Orleans La. Jun 2" cds at left, red "N.York, Br. Pkt '14 Paid' Jun 9" credit exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of London from New York Jun. 9th to Queenstown arriving Jun. 20th, blue "Aachen, Franco 22/6" framed handstamp, blue Jun. 23rd arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at left barely into sender's corner card oval, small non-contemporary pen notation at lower right, Very Fine and attractive franking paying double the 28¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate,ex-Gliedman. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 700.00
Closed..Dec-19-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5093
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1862 (Sep 3) Boston Mass. to Meran, Austria. Stunning red and blue Eagle with Shield, Flags, and Symbols, Magee patriotic design (Walcott 2463) with "Onward to Victory" slogan on cover bearing 1¢ blue, 3¢ rose, 12¢ black (63, 65, 69 pair) tied by Boston "Paid" grid cancellations, red "Boston, Br Pkt '7 Paid' Sep 8" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Europa from Boston Sep. 3rd to Queenstown arriving Sep. 13th, red "Aachen Franco 16 / 9" framed transit with manuscript "5 / 15" rating for 5 kreuzer internal German fee and 15 kr foreign fee, Meran arrival backstamp, redirected to Vevey, Switzerland with various backstamps including Zurich (9.21) and Lausanne (9.22) transits; 3¢ with straight edge, Very Fine,ex-Matthies, Gabriel, Mark Gordon, Pacetti, with 1987 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $10,000 - 15,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC DESIGN WITH A THREE-COLOR FRANKING FROM THE ANGELL CORRESPONDENCE.
In September 1861, the US Post Office Department reduced the prepaid letter single rate to most German states from 30¢ to 28¢ due to a British reduction of 1d (2¢) postage to those states. By British-Prussian agreement, the single rate for letters was reduced by 2d, half of which was extended to the transit of US mail.
In May 1862, the reduction was applied to all German States except Baden, which was included one year later. The rate for unpaid mail remained at 30¢. Est. $10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 20,000.00
Sold...US$ 20,000.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:26:10 EST
Sold For 20000
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5105
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1867 (May 1) New York, N.Y. to Aachen, Prussia. Datelined folded letter bearing three-color franking of 2¢ black (73), 10¢ green (68) and 30¢ orange (71), tied by NYFM grid cancels, red "N.York, Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' May 1" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Scotia from New York May 1st to Queenstown arriving May 10th, blue "Aachen, Franco" framed transit, bold May 13th arrival backstamp, Very Fine and attractive use apparently overpaying the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:36:10 EST
Sold For 450
1857 US Hamburg Agreement
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5144
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1859 (Jul. 15) New York N.Y. to Berlin, Prussia. Orange buff cover bearing two 1¢ blue (24) singles, 3¢ dull red (26) and 10¢ green (35), faulty, each tied by New York F.M. circle grid cancel to Berlin, Prussia, red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' Jul 1" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Bavaria from New York Jul. 15th to Hamburg arriving Jul. 31st, reverse with Hamburg (7.31) transit and Berlin (8.1) arrival cds; cover creasing affects one 1¢, Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:12:04 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5147
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1860 (Jun. 25) Philadelphia Pa. to Stettin, Prussia (now Poland). Orange cover bearing 10¢ green (35) horizontal strip of three with captured imprint at left, tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Jun 25, 1860" octagonal datestamps, partial strike of scarce red "N. York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 20' Jun 30" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Hammonia from New York Jun. 30th to Hamburg arriving Jul. 15th, Hamburg (7.15) arrival backstamp and matching neat "Franco" handstamp, Jul. 16th arrival backstamp; slightly reduced at left and some wear, left stamp small corner crease at lower left, the 20c credit marking is unusual, F.-V.F. and scarce double-weight use. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:14:04 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5157
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1863 (c., Nov. 27) Boston Mass. to Vienna, Austria via New York. Red and blue Union and Constitution Civil War Patriotic design on Angell correspondence cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 12¢ black (69), tied by Boston segmented cork cancels, red "N. York, Hamb. Pkt., Nov. 28" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Teutonia from New York Nov. 28th to Hamburg arriving Dec. 12th, Hamburg (12.13) transit backstamp and neat "Franco" handstamp, Vienna (11.15) arrival backstamp; some light waterstaining at sides, 12¢ small tear at top right, Very Fine appearance,ex-Matthies, Allen, McCracken. Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.
AN EXTREMELY RARE USAGE OF THE 2¢ BLACK JACK ISSUE ON AN ANGELL CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC COVER TO AUSTRIA.
Illustrated in Lane. Only four covers with Black Jacks were offered in our 1969 Matthies sale. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 6,250.00
Sold...US$ 6,250.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:22:43 EST
Sold For 6250
1867 US-North German Union Convention
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5183
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Cat No: 116
1870 (May 12) Chicago, Ill. to Esens, Prussia. Cover bearing 10¢ yellow (116) horizontal pair, rich color, tied by cork cancels, matching "Chicago, Ill. May 12" cds at top right, red "Chicago, Paid All, Direct, May 12" exchange backstamp, carried by NGL Line Rhein from New York May 14th to Bremerhaven arriving May 26th, red "Bremen, Franco, 28/5 70" framed transit, Esens (5.26) framed arrival backstamp; small corner nick, otherwise Very Fine and scarce 10¢ 1869 franking at double the 10¢ direct rate. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:48:36 EST
Sold For 325
1868-70 Rates - Closed Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5187
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1869 (Mar. 13) New York, N.Y. to Göttingen, Prussia. Cover bearing 15¢ black, F grill (98) tied by NYFM square grid cancel, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Mar 13" exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of Brooklyn from New York Mar. 13th to Queenstown arriving Mar. 23rd, red "Verviers, Coeln, Franco" (3.24) four-line transit, Göttingen (3.25) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:53:46 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5190
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Cat No: 116
1870 (May 31) San Francisco, Cal. to Ochersleben, Prussia. Orange cover bearing 5¢ brown (76) and 10¢ yellow (116), tied by split cork cancels, matching "San Francisco, Cal. May 31" cds at top right, red "Chicago, Paid All, Direct, Jun 7" exchange backstamp, carried by NGL Line Weser II from New York Jun. 11th to Southampton arriving Jun. 22nd, red "Bremen, Franco, 23/6 70" framed transit, Jun. 24th arrival backstamp; part of flap missing and small edge tear, F.-V.F. and unusual 1861-1869 Issue combination franking. Estimate; $300 - 400.
The sender intentional overpaid for closed mail. The trains from San Francisco to New York via Chicago took 7-8 days. If early or late, it would have had to go by closed mail. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:56:21 EST
Sold For 250
German Transit - US Packet
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5062
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1851 (Sep. 30) San Francisco Cal. to Herford, Prussia. Gray folded letter showing red "San Francisco Cal., 1 Oct" cds with matching "Paid" and "26" rating handstamp, additional pencil "26" cent prepayment rating, carried by Collins Line Pacific from New York Nov. 8th to Liverpool arriving Nov. 19th, red London (11.20) transit backstamp with black "U.S. Pkt." straightline and "10" pence debit to Prussia, Aachen red "Seebrief per England and Aachen" (11.21) double-circle transit backstamp and blue ms. "11 1/3" sgr. due rating, Very Fine and scarce California use. Estimate; $300 - 400.
The convention permitted the US to charge 10¢ domestic postage from the West Coast because of the added expense. For example, the top cover went by steamship from San Francisco to Panama, was carried across the isthmus to the port of Chagres, and then sent by steamship to New York. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:01:46 EST
Sold For 280
International Forwarded Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5257
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1868 (Aug. 18) St. Louis Mo. to Lausanne, Switzerland, forwarded to Naples, Italy. Fancy lime green lined envelope bearing 15¢ black (77) tied by quartered cork duplexed with "St. Louis, Mo. Aug 18" cds, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Aug 22" exchange cds, carried by Inman Line City of Boston from New York Aug. 22nd to Queenstown arriving Sep. 1st, Lausanne (9.4) arrival backstamp, forwarded to Naples with Lausanne (9.10) cds, reverse with Milan (9.12) transit and Naples (9.14) arrival cds; small edge tear, minor perf toning, Very Fine and attractive use. Estimate; $150 - 200.
Under the 1861 Switzerland-Italy Convention, postage due was 40 centisimi, but there is no indication it was collected. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:50:47 EST
Sold For 180
Postal Cards
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5251
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1873 (Dec. 11) Michigan City, Ind. to Hildesheim, Prussia. "Michigan City, Ind. Dec 11" duplex with four-bar grid cancel ties 1¢ blue (145) on 1¢ postal card (UX1), bold red "New York, Dec 13" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Donau from New York Dec. 13th to Bremerhaven arriving Dec. 25th, 1873, Very Fine and choice,ex-Gundel. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF THE 2¢ POSTAL CARD RATE TO GERMANY.
An additional article effective December 1, 1873 provided for a 2¢ rate for postal cards but limited the exchange to direct mail by Bremen or Hamburg. 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: 5253
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1875 (Apr. 22) Snow Hill, Md. to Lausanne, Switzerland. "Snow Hill, Md. Apr 22" cds duplexed with cork cancel ties 1¢ blue (156) on 1¢ postal card (UX3), red "New York, Paid All, Via Bremen, Apr 24" exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Weser II from New York Apr. 24th to Bremerhaven arriving May 7th, Lausanne (5.9) arrival cds, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200.
Shortly after concluding the December 1873 agreement for the exchange of postal cards with the German Empire, the United States made a similar agreement to the agreement with Switzerland effective March 1874. Postal cards to Switzerland could only enter Germany in closed bags at Bremen or Hamburg. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Closed..Dec-19-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5254
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1875 (May 13) New York, N.Y. to St. Gallen, Switzerland. Red "New York, Paid All, Via Hamburg, May 13" exchange cds ties 1¢ blue (156) on 1¢ postal card (UX3) along with two strikes of unusual NYFM radial fancy cancels, carried by Hapag Line Cimbria from New York May 13th to Hamburg arriving May 26th, St. Gallen (5.28) arrival cds, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 22:47:35 EST
Sold For 190
Printed Matter
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5053
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1865 (Dec. 16) New York N.Y. to Vienna, Austria. Orange newspaper wrapper endorsed "Germany via Bremen", bearing 3¢ rose (65), nat. s.e. at right, tied by cork cancel, New York large "Paid All" straightline applied, carried by NGL Line Bremen from New York Dec. 16th to Bremerhaven arriving Dec. 29th, partial blue "Bremen Franco" transit also ties 3¢, red crayon "2" kreuzer due, Vienna (1.2, 1.3) arrival backstamps; light file fold at left, Fine and scarce 3¢ use., Fine and scarce 3¢ printed matter use,ex-Winter. Estimate; $400 - 600.
Newspapers sent by either the Bremen or Hamburg Lines required 3¢ prepayment, which was to fully pay the newspaper to another part of the German-Austrian Postal Union. Apparently, the Austrians collected an additional 2 kreuzer local charge. Large 43x9 mm. PAID ALL applied at New York. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:53:21 EST
Sold For 3750
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5070
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1859 (Feb. 5) New Orleans La. to Cromford, Prussia via New York. February 5th 1859 printed circular bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair, intense shade and impression, scissor trimmed at bottom and upper left corner scuff, tied by dateless "New York" circular postmark, printed "Printed Report. / Per first Steamer." endorsement at upper left, carried by Inman Line Charter Lebanon from New York Feb. 27th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 11th, French red (3.12.59) transit cds, blue manuscript ratings, reverse with Paris (3.16), Frankfurt (3.17) transits and German (3.19) arrival; forwarded internally, a Very Fine circular-rate use. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:08:39 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5071
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1859 (Mar. 5) New Orleans La. to Cromford, Prussia. Mar. 5th 1859 printed circular bearing 1¢ blue (24) horizontal pair, tied by partial "New Orleans La., Mar 11" cds, printed "Printed Report. / Per first Steamer" endorsement, red French (4.5) transit cds, red Aachen (4.6) exchange backstamp and blue manuscript "2½" due rating, German (4.6) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:09:03 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5072
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1855 (Aug. 11) New Orleans La. to Trieste, Austria. Blue folded printed circular with company "Printed Circular" straightline at top left and bearing 1¢ blue (9) horizontal pair, huge margins to in at bottom incl. portion of adjoining stamps at top, tied by "New Orleans La, Aug 18" cds, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York Aug. 22nd to Liverpool arriving Sep. 2nd, red Calais (10.3) transit cds, red Trieste (10.9) arrival backstamp, blue ms. "3" corrected to "7" krCM due rating due to four enclosed circulars, Very Fine and rare multiple circular rate use. Estimate; $300 - 400.
The top cover was marked 3 krCM due (1843 Austria-France Convention). The clerk saw it contained four more circulars (see vertical ribbon marks) and rerated the postage due of 7 krCM (+1 KrCM each). Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:09:28 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5074
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1856 (Sep. 21) New Orleans La. to Feldkirch, Austria. Blue folded printed circular with company "Printed Circular" framed handstamp at top right and bearing 1¢ blue (7) horizontal pair, pos. 18-19L2, huge margins to in at bottom incl. significant portion of adjoining stamps at top, tied by "New Orleans La, Sep 21" cds, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Oct. 1st to Liverpool arriving Oct. 13th, red Calais (10.14) transit cds, "Feldkirch/17. Oct." two-line arrival backstamp and neat ms. "3" krCM due rating, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Most British Open Mail circulars to Germany went via France, which had extensive conventions with the German States. In the GAPU, the Austrian kreuzer Convention Mii.nze equaled the south German kreuzer. In 1855, the UK and France replaced accounting for individual pieces of printed matter with bulk accounting handstamps. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:10:44 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5075
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1857 (Mar. 22) New Orleans La. to Feldkirch, Austria. Blue folded printed circular bearing 1¢ blue (9) horizontal pair, large margins to just in, tied by "New Orleans La. Mar 12" cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Apr. 1st to Liverpool arriving Apr. 12th, red Calais (4.13) transit cds, "GB / 2F PK" accountancy handstamp, "Feldkirch/16. Apr." two-line arrival backstamp and neat ms. "3" krCM due rating, forwarded within Austria, Very Fine and rare use of this "GB / 2F PK" accountancy handstamp, which was used only during the so-called "three months" period.,ex-Neinken, Wagshal, with 1979 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Dec-19-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5077
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1858 (Apr. 17) New Orleans La. to Vienna, Austria. Blue folded printed circular with blue company "Printed Circular" framed handstamp at top right and bearing 1¢ blue (24) horizontal pair, scissor separated, tied by partial "New Orleans La" cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Apr. 28th to Liverpool arriving May 10th, red Calais transit cds, Vienna (5.14) arrival backstamps, blue ms. "5" krCM due rating due, Very Fine use. Estimate; $150 - 200.
This circular shows 5 krCM due for France 4kr transit and Austria 1kr postage. The 1857 Austria-France Convention increased France's share for transit from 2kr to 4kr. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:13:15 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5078
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1858 (Jul. 3) New Orleans La. to Vienna, Austria. Blue folded printed circular with blue company "Printed Circular" framed handstamp at top right and bearing 1¢ blue, type Va (24 var.) horizontal pair, pos. 23-24R5 with 23 showing Curl in "E" variety, scissor trimmed perfs; tied by partial "New Orleans, La. Jul 3" cds, endorsed "via Ostende", carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Boston Jul. 14th to Liverpool arriving Jul. 24th, red Aachen "Seebrief per England and Aachen" (7.27) transit backstamp, Prussian manuscript "2" kr debit, Austria blue ms. "7" krCM final due rating, red Vienna (7.29) arrival backstamp; some edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce 1¢ type Va plate 5 franking. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:14:06 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5139
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1857 (Feb. 25) Sunfish, Ohio to Signau, Bern, Switzerland. Unsealed buff cover bearing two 3¢ dull red (11A) singles tied by neat "Sun Fish, Ohio, Feb 28" cds, black "N.York, Br. Pkt. '23' Mar 4" debit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Mar. 4th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 16th, red Aachen (3.18) transit backstamp and blue ms. "45" kr due rating, reverse with Basel (3.20), Bern (3.21) transits and Signau (3.21) arrival cds, red crayon "185" rappen due rating, Very Fine and unusual attempted Prussian Closed Mail printed matter use. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Payment of 6¢ and the open top flap show the sender had enclosed a circular and wanted it to go as printed matter. The agreement required wrappers to be open at the sides, not the top, so this cover was charged the unpaid letter rate. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:08:52 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5168
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1865 (Aug. 4) New York, N.Y. to Greifswald, Prussia. Blue printed circular outer sheet at 2¢ printed matter rate prepaid by 2¢ black (73) tied by NYFM star cancel and black "Paid All" straightline handstamp, carried by Hapag Line Teutonia from New York Aug. 5th to Hamburg arriving Aug. 18th, reverse with Aug. 20th arrival backstamp, fresh and Very Fine,ex-Winter. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Circular paid printed matter rate to Hamburg when the rate to Prussia via Hamburg was 3¢. Although underpaid by 1¢, circular allowed to go through since New York marked PAID ALL handstamp in black ink across adhesive. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:31:26 EST
Sold For 400
Registered Mail
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5116
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1858 (Nov. 17) Jefferson City, Mo. to Munster, Prussia. Blue folded letter bearing 10¢ green, types I, II, III (31, 32, 33), each canceled by "Paid" handstamp, matching "Jefferson Mo., Nov 17", red "N.York, Br. Pkt. 'Paid 7' Nov 24" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Nov. 24th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 5th, red "Aachen, Franco 12/7" framed handstamp and matching "Recomandirt" fancy framed handstamp, Dec. 8th arrival backstamp; 10¢ type 1 with scissor cut, a fresh and Very Fine registered use,a rare franking with three different 10¢ 1857 issue types prepaying the 30¢ PCM rate. Estimate; $500 - 750.
In October 1855, a registered mail article was added to the Prussian Closed Mail agreement. Registered letters had to be fully prepaid, including the 5¢ registration fee in cash. US post offices usually did not use "Registered" markings; the originating post office and the NY exchange office assigned registry numbers. Aachen marked a registered letter with a red "Recomandirt" (Recommandirt- Registered) and the weight in Prussian Loth (1 Loth = 1/2 oz). This letter weighed "4/10" Loth Wùrttemberg and marked "recommand". Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:49:55 EST
Sold For 2600
Registered Mail & Transit to Other Countries (by C
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5045
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1861 (Jun. 8) New York N.Y. to Nösund, Sweden. Registered buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 30¢ orange (38), each cancelled by matching magenta squiggle, sharp red "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid' Jun 8" exchange cds with magenta "30" credit rating, carried by NGL Line New York from New York Jun. 8th to Bremerhaven arriving Jun. 24th, Hamburg (6.25.61) oval backstamp and "Franco" straightline with red crayon "5" sgr credit rating (11¢), red fancy "Recomandirt" handstamp, reverse with Hamburg K.S.P.A. (6.25) framed transit and Gotheborg (6.27) arrival cds; 30¢ small perf flaws, Very Fine and rare 30¢ 1857 issue use. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED REGISTERED COVER VIA BREMEN TO SWEDEN FROM THIS CLASSIC PERIOD.
An article for the exchange of registered mail was added to the Bremen agreement in August 1855. Prepayment was required, including a registration fee of 5¢ payable in cash.
The Bremen City PO transmitted mail to Scandinavia directly through Hamburg, so this cover does not have the "AMERICA UBER BREMEN" marking of the Hanover PO in Bremen. Hamburg marked it "FRANCO" and credited Sweden with 5 sgr (11¢) in red crayon (lower left). The distinctive red "Recomandirt" (Registered-line over m indicates a double letter) marking was also used by the Prussian PO. Sweden marked the letter with a blue manuscript "Rekdr." (Rekommenderat-Registered) at top right. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 9,000.00
Sold...US$ 9,000.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:42:15 EST
Sold For 9000
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5046
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(Austria) 1859 (c., Aug. 31) Skowhegan, Me. to Vienna, Austria. Orange buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) vertical pair, 3¢ dull red (26) and 10¢ green (35), each cancelled by ms. mark, 1¢ pair tied by sharp "Skowhegan Me., Aug 31" cds, matching "Paid" handstamp, red "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid 12' Sep 3" credit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Bremen from New York Sep. 3rd to Bremerhaven arriving Sep. 17th, blue "America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line transit, Vienna (9.20) arrival backstamp; some edge wear and reduced at left, Very Fine three-color 1857 issue franking at the 15¢ Bremen-Hamburg rate to Austria. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:43:27 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5047
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(Austria) 1859 (Sep. 15) Chicago Ill. to Vienna, Austria. Cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) and three 3¢ dull red (26) singles, tied by "Chicago Ill., Sep 15, 1860" cds, red "N.York, Bremen Pkt. 'Paid 1' Oct 1" credit exchange cds, although endorsed "Weser", actually carried by NGL Line New York from New York Oct. 1st to Bremerhaven arriving Oct. 16th, blue "America/über Bremen, Franco" three-line transit, Vienna (10.19) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce 1857 Issue use to Austria,ex-Piller. Estimate; $300 - 400.
This cover was sent short-paid for the 15¢ Bremen-Hamburg rate, the balance apparently paid in cash as New York rated this as fully paid with a 1¢ credit to Bremen. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:43:54 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5048
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(Denmark) 1862 (Oct. 20) New York to Helsingør, Denmark. Blue folded letter with "N. York, Brem. Pk. '3' Oct 25" exchange debit cds, carried by NGL Line Hansa from New York Oct. 25th to Bremerhaven arriving Nov. 9th, Hamburg (11.10) backstamp with blue "6½" debit h.s., Helsingør arrival backstamp and red crayon "37" due rating; file folds, F.-V.F.,an uncommon letter to Denmark by Bremen mail, ex-Winter. Estimate; $150 - 200.
Letter forwarded by New York agent Funch, Meinke & Wendt, whose marking is in blue, lower left. Hamburg marked 4½ sgr. unpaid international fee and 6½ sgr. debit to Royal Danish post office in Hamburg, which was equivalent to 28 sk.R.M. To this was added 9 sk.R.M. for transit from Hamburg to Denmark for total postage due of 37 sk.R.M. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:44:13 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5050
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(Switzerland) 1859 (Mar. 9) Augusta Ga. to Geneva, Switzerland. Orange buff cover bearing 12¢ black (36) vertical pair and 3¢ dull red (26), tied by two strikes of "Augusta Ga., Mar 9, 1859" cds, red "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid' Mar 19" exchange cds and magenta "24" cent credit rating, carried by NGL Line Bremen from New York Mar. 19th to Bremerhaven arriving Apr. 2nd, blue "America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, various ratings, reverse with Frankfurt (4.4) and Basel (4.5) transits; missing part of top flap and with small tear at top, minor edge wear, Very Fine and scarce 1857 issue use prepaying the 27¢ rate to Switzerland via Bremen,ex-Piller, J & J. Estimate; $500 - 750.
The fully prepaid rate to Switzerland via Bremen was 27¢ from 1857 to 1860. It dropped to 19¢ when Th. & T. eliminated its transit fee. A prepaid letter was charged a flat fee of 4¢ Swiss postage, but the actual cost was based upon distance. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:48:03 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5051
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(Switzerland) 1867 (May 31) New Orleans La. to Geneva, Switzerland. Blue folded letter bearing 15¢ black (77), nat. s.e. at right with small corner flaw, tied by cork cancel duplexed with "New Orleans, La. May 31" cds, red "New York 'Paid 6' Jun 6" credit exchange cds overstruck by correct red "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid 12' Jun 6" credit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Hermann from New York Jun. 6th to Bremerhaven arriving Jun. 19th, bold blue "America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line handstamp, Hanover "Franco, Schweiz. Grenze." framed handstamp (Paid to Swiss Border), Swiss red crayon "15" rappen due rating, reverse with various transits including Frankfurt (6.20), Basel (6.21) and Geneva (6.22) arrival cds, Very Fine and rare "Franco Schweiz Grenze" use. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 19:49:00 EST
Sold For 475
Russia
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5122
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(Russia) 1858 (Sep. 13) Portland Ct. to St. Petersburg, Russia. Cover bearing 1¢ blue, type III (21) and three 12¢ black (36) singles, each with manuscript cancels and "Portland Conn., Sep 13" cds, additional strike at lower left, red "New-York, Br. Pkt, Sep 15" exchange cds backstamp and magenta "14" cent credit, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Sep. 15th to Liverpool arriving Sep. 26th, red "Aachen, Franco 28/3" framed transit and blue ms. "f 3" credit, Russian arrival backstamp; 12¢ stamp faults, Fine and scarce 1857 Issue use to Russia. Estimate; $500 - 750.
The magenta "13" at upper left is not for accounting, but marks letter #13. Each mail bag was accompanied by a Letter Bill showing the numbers of letters of various rates. A clerk used the back of this envelope for calculations. The PCM rate to Russia was 37¢ for prepaid mail. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:54:38 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5123
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(Russia) 1860 (Aug. 7) Portland Me. to St. Petersburg, Russia. Pierce correspondence cover bearing 1¢ blue (24), 12¢ black (36) and 24¢ gray lilac (37), tied together by three strikes of circular grid cancel, matching "Portland Me., Paid, Aug 7" cds, partial "Boston, Br. Pkt, Aug 8" exchange backstamp and red crayon "14" cent credit, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Aug. 8th to Queenstown arriving Aug. 20th, red boxed "Aachen, Franco 23/8" transit and blue ms. "f3" sgr credit rating; barely reduced at top, 24¢ slightly discolored, Very Fine appearance, Very Fine appearance,ex-Gibson, Grunin and "J & J". Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
AN ATTRACTIVE AND SCARCE THREE-COLOR FRANKING PAYING THE 37¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE TO RUSSIA.
Josiah Pierce was Secretary of the U.S. Legation to Russia at St. Petersburg. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:55:35 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5124
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(Russia) 1861 (c., Jun. 28) Boston Mass. to St. Petersburg, Russia. Pierce correspondence cover bearing 30¢ orange (38), rich color, tied by large Boston "Paid" grid and red "N. York, Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Jun 29" cds, carried by Inman Line City of Baltimore from New York Jun. 29th to Queenstown arriving Jul. 11th, red "Aachen, Franco 13/7" framed transit and matching red "Franco, Preuss.Resp.Vereins., Aus Gangs-Grenze" framed handstamp; some minor cosmetic improvements along edges, 30¢ small tear, Very Fine appearance,ex-Gibson, DuPuy, with clear 1988 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE SINGLE USE OF THE 30C 1860 TO RUSSIA, FROM THE PIERCE CORRESPONDENCE. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:56:38 EST
Sold For 3750
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5125
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(Russia) 1863 (Mar. 25) New York, N.Y. to Goldingen, Russia. Red and blue "The Star Spangled Banner must be Upheld" Eagle patriotic rebacked cover front with "New-York, Br. Pkt '23' Mar 25" debit exchange cds and manuscript "37" rating, carried by Cunard Line Australasian from New York Mar. 26th to Queenstown arriving Apr. 4th, Prussia "12/2" due rating; small edge flaws, Very Fine Civil War patriotic front to Russia. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Cunard Line Australasian was delayed one day due to fog representing the one-day differential in exchange office date and sailing date. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:59:23 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5126
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(Russia) 1865 (Nov. 6) Portland Me. to St. Petersburg, Russia. Pierce correspondence cover bearing 5¢ brown (76) and 30¢ orange (71), tied by "Portland Me., Nov 6 '65" duplex, red "Boston Br. Pkt., Paid, 8 Nov" exchange cds and red crayon "14" cent credit, carried by Cunard Line Africa from Boston Nov. 8th to Queenstown arriving Nov. 19th, blue "Aachen, Franco 21/11" framed transit and blue crayon "f3" sgr credit rating, Very Fine and attractive use, with 2014 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:00:11 EST
Sold For 700
Switzerland
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5131
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(Switzerland) 1855 (Apr. 17) Philadelphia Pa. to Goldach, Switzerland. Gray folded cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) pair, margins to touched, and 12¢ black (17) pair, large margins all around, tied by strikes of "Philadelphia Pa., Apr 17" cds, red "N.York 'Paid 7' Am. Pkt." credit exchange cds, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York Apr. 18th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 29th, red "Aachen, 1/5" transit backstamp and matching red "Franco" straightline with ms. "3" sgr debit rating, red "Franco Preuss: resp:Vereinsl:Ausg:Gr." two-line framed handstamp and red ms. "10" rappen due rating (3 sgr), forwarded to Emminshofen; some fold separation reinforced, Very Fine, with 1999 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL 1851 ISSUE COVER TO SWITZERLAND PREPAYING THE 30¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE TO GERMAN BORDER ONLY.
As long as one full Prussian Closed Mail rate was paid, a letter would be sent paid to the GAPU border with the addressee responsible for any postage due. The two-line "Franco Preuss: resp:Vereinsl:Ausg:Gr." handstamp (Paid to Border of GAPU Member Prussia) was used on such mail until mid-1860, when a three-line handstamp superseded it. Goldach and Emmishofen were in Rayon I next to Germany, so actual postage due was only 3 kr or 10 rappen (2¢). Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:03:40 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5132
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(Switzerland) 1855 (Sep. 4) Sacramento, Cal. to Geneva, Switzerland. "Sacramento, Cal., 4 Sep" cds and "Paid" handstamp with magenta "20" cent rating on 10¢ pale green (U18a) buff Nesbitt entire, red "N. York, Am. pkt. 'Paid 7' Oct 3" credit exchange cds, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York Oct. 3rd to Liverpool arriving Oct. 14th, red "Aachen, Franco 16/10" and sharp "Franco Preuss:/resp:Vereinsl:Ausg:Gr" framed handstamps for paid to German border only, ms. "6" kr due rating, Geneva (10.20.55) arrival backstamp and red ms. "20" rappen due; small edge flaws and wear, a Very Fine and interesting use. Estimate; $500 - 750.
This is an unusual 10¢ Nesbitt use with 20¢ paid in cash for the 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate to German border only, with transit to Switzerland due. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:04:32 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5133
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(Switzerland) 1856 (Apr. 8) Stillwater, Minn. Terr. to Hauptweil, Switzerland. Folded letter with "Stillwater, M.T. Apr 8" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with magenta "35" rating, red "New-York, Am. Pkt., Apr 26" exchange backstamp and matching large red "12" credit handstamp, carried by Collins Line Baltic from New York Apr. 26th to Liverpool arriving May 7th, red "Aachen, Franco 9/5" framed transit and blue ms. "f2" sgr credit rating, backstamps include Schaffhausen (5.12) transit and Hauptweil (5.13) arrival cds, magenta "3" kr due rating, Very Fine and attractive Minnesota Territorial use at the 35¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:05:39 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5134
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(Switzerland) 1859 (Jan. 6) Winesburgh Oh. to Oberthal, Switzerland. Buff cover bearing 5¢ red brown (28), 10¢ green, type II (32) and 12¢ black (36), all tied by neat "Winesburg, O. Jan 6" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp, partial red New York Sep. 11th exchange backstamp and matching red "12" cent credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Jan. 12th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 24th, red "Aachen, Franco 26: 1" framed handstamp and magenta "f2" credit, reverse with Bern (1.27), Basel (1.28) transits and Cross-Hochtetten (1.29) arrival cds; partial flap; stamps removed and replaced, 10¢ lightly soiling, F.-V.F., with 2002 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $400 - 600.
This cover was prepaid 27¢ for the 27¢ Bremen mails rate, but the NGL Weser could not sail. The 27¢ prepayment was accept as full payment of the 35¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:06:27 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5135
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(Switzerland) 1859 (Jan. 20) Economy, Ind. to Sulz, Switzerland. Cover bearing 5¢ red brown (28) and 10¢ green, type III (33) horizontal pair and single, all tied by two strikes of blue "Economy Ind. Jan 20" cds on 1859 cover to Sulz, Switzerland, red "New-York, Am. Pkt. Jan 29" exchange backstamp and matching red "12" credit credit h.s., carried by Inman Line City of Washington from New York Jan. 29th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 11th, red boxed "Aachen Franco" transit handstamp and magenta "fr 1" sgr credit, Basel (2.15) transit and Laufenburg (2.16) arrival cds, red crayon "3" kr due rating; 10¢ stamps small flaws, otherwise Very Fine use at the 35¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. 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: 5136
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(Switzerland) 1860 (Sep. 15) New Orleans, La. to Biasca, Switzerland. Orange cover bearing 5¢ red brown (28), s.e. at left, and 30¢ orange (38), each tied by bold "New Orleans, La. Sep 15, 1860" cds, red "N. York, Am. Pkt. 'Paid' Sep 22" cds with matching red "12" credit handstamp, carried by Vanderbilt Line Illinois from New York Sep. 22nd to Southampton arriving Oct. 6th, red boxed "Aachen, Franco 7/10" transit and magenta "f2" sgr credit rating, reverse with Zurich (10.8) transit and Biasca (10.10) arrival cds, red crayon "6" kr due rating; slightly reduced at right with clipped corners and some slight wear, 30¢ scissor blunted perfs, F.-V.F. and scarce 30¢ 1860 use at the 35¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:07:18 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5137
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(Switzerland) 1866 (Dec. 13) New Orleans La. to Berne, Switzerland. Cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) and 30¢ orange (71), each tied by cork cancel, matching "New Orleans, La. Dec 13" cds, red "N.York, Br. Pkt 'Paid' Dec 18" exchange cds and matching "12" cent credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Asia from Boston Dec. 19th to Queenstown arriving Dec. 29th, blue "Aachen, Franco 1/1" framed transit and blue crayon "f 2" credit, reverse with Basel-Olten (1.2) transit and Berne (1.2) arrival cds; couple small stamp flaws and tiny edge tear, Very Fine and attractive use at the 33¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
