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Italy, Italian States and Colonies Transit to Other Countries (by Country)
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5121
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(Italy) 1858 (Dec. 25) New Orleans La. to Genoa, Sardinia. Blue cover bearing 1¢ blue, type III-IIIa (21-22) horizontal plate 4 pair, C Reliefs, used with 12¢ black, Plate 1 (36), horizontal pair and single, perfs scissors-separated causing some straight edges, used with tied by "New Orleans La. Dec. 23, 1858" cds, sender's railroad route instructions "Via Jackson & G.N.R.R. & Co." at top (Jackson & Great Northern Railroad), red "New-York, Br. Pkt., Jan 5" exchange backstamp and magenta "15" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Jan. 5th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 16th, red "Aachen, Franco 18/1" framed handstamp ties left two 12¢ stamps and magenta "f 3¼" sgr credit to Italy, Genoa (1.21) arrival backstamp, red "Franca", "P.D." and "Via Di Svizzera" handstamps; 1¢ stamps with pre-printing paperfolds, a Very Fine and attractive use,ex-Neinken, Wagshal. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A WONDERFUL 1857 ISSUE FRANKING ON 1859 COVER TO ITALY AT THE 38¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,400.00
Sold...US$ 2,400.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 20:53:57 EST
Sold For 2400
Worldwide Stamps and Covers 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
The Robert Boyd Collection U.S. - German Mails Scandinavia
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5127
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(Scandinavia) 1854 (Nov. 29) New York N.Y. to Copenhagen, Denmark. Blue folded letter with pencil "37" cent prepaid rating and red "New-York, Br. Pkt., Nov 29" exchange cds with magenta "14" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Nov. 29th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 10th, red Aachen (12.12) transit backstamp and "FRANCO" straightline with blue ms. "f2" 2sgr credit corrected to proper "3" sgr, Hamburg (12.13) transit backstamps, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:00:40 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5128
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(Scandinavia) 1861 (Jan. 31) Sacramento, Cal. to Aabenraa, Denmark. Cover bearing 5¢ brown (30A) s.e. at left, and 30¢ orange (38), tied together by "Sacramento City, Cal. Jan 31, 1861" cds, red "New-York, Br. Pkt., Feb 27" exchange backstamp and matching "12" cent credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Feb. 27th to Queenstown arriving Mar. 10th, red "Aachen, Franco 12/2" framed transit and magenta "f 2" sgr credit rating, blue Hamburg (3.14.61) oval transit backstamp and Aabenraa (3.15) arrival backstamp; 30¢ diagonal crease at top right, sealed cover tear at left and some overall wear, Fine and scarce use at the 35¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate,ex-Starnes. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A REMARKABLE USE BEARING THE 1¢ AND 24¢ 1857 ISSUE PREPAYING THE 25¢ BREMEN-HAMBURG RATE TO DENMARK. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
(Scandinavia) 1859 (Nov. 29) Clermont, Iowa to Hadelland, Norway. Buff cover bearing 10¢ green, type II (32) and 12¢ black (36) pair and single, each tied together by rim of cds, strike of "Clermont, Ioa., Nov 26" balloon-style cds at bottom right, red "New-York, Am. Pkt., Dec 3" exchange cds and magenta "23" cent credit, carried by Inman Line Vigo from New York Dec. 3rd to Liverpool arriving Dec. 17th, red "Aachen, Franco" framed transit and magenta "6½" sgr credit, Christiana (12.29) arrival backstamp; left 12¢ repaired, middle trimmed perfs at right, cover reduced at right, light wear and soiling, Fine and rare 1857 Issue use at the 46¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:02:07 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5130
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Cat No: 24, 33, 35
(Scandinavia) 1859 (Jul. 5) Knight's Ferry, Cal. to Dahlarna Mora, Sweden. Cover bearing two 1¢ blue (24) singles, 10¢ green (33) single and 10¢ green (35) strip of three, each canceled by open grid cancels, matching "Knights Ferry, Cal. Jul 5" cds, magenta "Paid 42" rating, partial red New York Jul. 30th exchange backstamp and matching "19" credit handstamp, carried by Vanderbilt Ariel from New York Jul. 30th to Southampton arriving Aug. 12th, red "Aachen, Franco 14/8" framed handstamp and blue ms. "f5" sgr credit rating; no flap; faults, no back flap and light staining, Fine and rare 1857 Issue franking at the 42¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate to Sweden. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:02:46 EST
Sold For 800
Worldwide Stamps and Covers 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)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:07:45 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5138
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(Switzerland) 1867 (Jun. 21) Lancaster, Wisc. to Geneva, Switzerland. "Lancaster Wis. Jun 21" cds duplexed with neat circle of wedges cancel on 30¢ orange (71) on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire, red "N.York, Br. Pkt. 'Paid' Jun 26" exchange cds and matching "12" cent credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York Jun. 26th to Queenstown arriving Jul. 6th, clear blue "Aachen, Franco 8/7" framed transit and blue "f 2" credit rating, reverse with Basel (7.9) transit and Geneva (7.9) arrival cds, red crayon "6" rating, "Inconnu L'Appel" straightline; some wear and tiny edge tear at top, F.-V.F. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:08:20 EST
Sold For 300
Printed Matter
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
The Robert Boyd Collection U.S. - German Mails Printed Matter
Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5140
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1858 (c., Feb. 12) Cincinnati, Oh. to Eutingen, Württemberg via New York. Buff wrapper bearing 3¢ dull red (26) vertical pair tied by blue circle grid cancels, New York red "Paid All" straightline also ties pair, carried by Glasgow & N.Y. Steamship Co. New York from New York Feb. 13th to Glasgow arriving Feb. 26th, partial strike of red Aachen (2.28) framed transit at right, reverse with Stuttgart (3.2.1858) transit and Mar. 3rd arrival cds, Very Fine and rare use at the 6¢ Prussian Closed Mail printed matter rate. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED 6¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL WRAPPERS TO GERMANY.
Printed matter sent via Prussian Closed mail is rare. The rate was 6¢ for up to 2 oz., which was two or three-times the rates by other routes. The Glasgow & N.Y. Steamship was a substitute for the Collins Line, which had ceased operations in February. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
