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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 96

The Robert Boyd Collection U.S. - German Mails
Printed Matter

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5141
Symbol:

image 1865 (Apr. 1) New York, N.Y. to Andeer, Gaubunden Canton, Switzerland. Large newspaper wrapper with New York red "Paid All" straightline, carried by Hapag Line Borussia from New York Apr. 1st to Southampton Apr. 13th, blue Aachen "Franco Preuss: resp.Vereinsl:Ausg:Gr." framed handstamp indicating prepaid only to border, Prussian "2" sgr. due rating, Fine and rare.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED NEWSPAPER WRAPPERS BY PRUSSIAN MAIL TO SWITZERLAND. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:09:57 EST
Sold For 500


1857 US-France Convention

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5142
Symbol:

image 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

United States
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5143
Symbol:
Cat No: 28, 32

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image 1859 (Mar. 29) Philadelphia Pa. to Oberschwörstadt, Baden. Cover bearing 5¢ red brown (28) and 10¢ green, type II (32), each tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa., Mar 10, 1859" octagon datestamp, red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 17' Apr 1" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Borussia from New York Apr. 1st to Hamburg arriving Apr. 14th, backstamps include Hamburg (4.15) transit and Grennet (4.17) transits; cover repaired with stamps lifted and replaced, 10¢ light stain, Very Fine appearance and rare 5¢ red brown type I 1857 issue use.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

The sender of this cover was aware of the reduction in the Bremen rate six months earlier and wrote "Bremen Steamer, Paid 15 cts." at left. That steamer, "Weser", was damaged at sea and not scheduled to carry mail on its April 2nd 1859 sailing. Despite prepayment of only 15¢, the New York exchange office sent it as a fully prepaid 22¢ letter on the Hamburg packet.
Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 425.00


Closed..Dec-19-2020, 09:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5144
Symbol:

image 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

United States
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5145
Symbol:
Cat No: 29

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image 1859 (Sep. 10) New Orleans La. to Suttgart, Württemberg. Buff cover bearing 5¢ brown (29) vertical strip of three, scissor separation leaving full intact perfs all around, tied by two bold "New Orleans La. Sep 10, 1859" cds datestamps, red "N. York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' Oct 1" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Borussia from New York Oct. 1st to Hamburg arriving Oct. 16th, reverse with Hamburg (10.16) transit and Württemberg (10.17) arrival cds; light staining at bottom, otherwise Very Fine use at the 15¢ Bremen-Hamburg packet rate, with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:13:16 EST
Sold For 450

Germany and German Colonies
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5146
Symbol:

image 1860 (Jun. 13) Chicago Ill. to Bühl, Baden. Light buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair and 10¢ green (35) pair, positions 38-39R2, both scissor-separated causing some short perfs, tied by neat strikes of blue "Chicago Ills. Jun 13" double-circle datestamps, light strike of red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' Jun 15" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Saxonia from New York Jun. 15th to Hamburg arriving Jun. 30th, backstamps include Hamburg (6.30) and Bühl (7.1) arrival; some slight wear incl. one 1¢ affected by horizontal file fold at bottom, Fine and unusual franking, ex-Neinken, Wagshal, signed Ashbrook on reverse.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

The 22¢ rate via Bremen-Hamburg Mails was reduced to 15¢ in October 1859, so this is an overpayment of the old rate and corresponding credit of 17¢ reduced to 10¢.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:13:39 EST
Sold For 425

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5147
Symbol:

image 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

Germany and German Colonies
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5148
Symbol:
Cat No: 27

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image 1860 (Jul. 3) Providence R.I. to Zittau, Saxony. Folded letter bearing 5¢ brick red (27), bright distinctive shade, and 10¢ green (35), tied by red "Paid" in circle cancels, matching "Providence R.I., Jul 3, 1860" cds, red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' Jul 16" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Bavaria from New York Jul. 16th to Hamburg arriving Jul. 31st, Hamburg (7.31) backstamp and "Franco" straightline, Aug. 2nd arrival backstamp; small stamp flaws, otherwise a Very Fine appearing use, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:14:51 EST
Sold For 450

The Robert Boyd Collection U.S. - German Mails
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5149
Symbol:

image 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

Germany and German Colonies
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5150
Symbol:

image 1861 (May 4) New York, N.Y. to Schwerin, Mecklenburg. Ligth buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 12¢ black (36B), each tied by red NYFM circular grid, matching "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' May 4" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Bavaria from New York May 4th to Hamburg arriving May 19th, Hamburg (5.19.61) arrival backstamp and blue ms. "fr" and "3" ratings, May 20th arrival backstamps, Very Fine used at the 15¢ Hamburg rate.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:16:50 EST
Sold For 260

The Robert Boyd Collection U.S. - German Mails
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5151
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:

image 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
Symbol:

image 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

Germany and German Colonies
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5154
Symbol:

image 1861 (Sep. 7) New York, N.Y. to Leipzig, Saxony. Red "C.A. Zoebisch & Sons, Musical Instruments, New York" oval cameo corner card cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 12¢ black (36), each tied by NYFM red circular open grid, matching indistinct strike of New York Hamb. Pkt. "Paid 10" exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Teutonia from New York Sep. 7th to Hamburg arriving Sep. 23rd, reverse with Hamburg (9.23) transit cds and Sep. 24th arrival cds; 3¢ small flaws from edge placement, otherwise Very Fine and attractive use, ex-Gabriel.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:20:49 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5155
Symbol:

image 1861 (Oct. 18) New York N.Y. to Mittenwalde, Bavaria. Blue folded letter bearing three 5¢ buff (67) singles, bright shade, each cancelled by NYFM red circular open grid cancel, matching partial red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' Oct 19" credit exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Hapag Line Bavaria from New York Oct. 19th to Hamburg arriving Nov. 4th; two 5¢ affected by file folds, upper right tied by docketing, otherwise Very Fine and pretty 5¢ buff 1861 use.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:21:17 EST
Sold For 325

The Robert Boyd Collection U.S. - German Mails
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5156
Symbol:

image 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

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5157
Symbol:

image 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

The Robert Boyd Collection U.S. - German Mails
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5158
Symbol:

image 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

Germany and German Colonies
1857 US Hamburg Agreement

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5159
Symbol:

image 1867 (Apr. 10) Cleveland, Ohio to Stuttgart, Germany. Yellow cover bearing 15¢ black (77) tied by "Cleveland O., Apr 10" duplex, partial red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 12' Apr 13" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Germania from New York Apr. 13th to Southampton arriving Apr. 24th, reverse with blue Hamburg (4.25) transit and German (4.27) arrival cds, Very Fine use at the 15¢ Hamburg rate.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:24:05 EST
Sold For 140
Great Britain and British Commonwealth
24c Mistaken Rate

Sale No: 96
Lot No: 5160
Symbol:

image 1860 (Aug. 8) Indianapolis, Ind. to Weissenburg bei Nürnberg, Bavaria. All-over gray shaded Bates House illustrated ad design showing building on cover bearing 1¢ blue (24), 3¢ dull red (26) and two 10¢ green (35) singles, each tied by "Indianapolis, Ind. Aug 8" double-circle datestamps, slightly indistinct red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 10' Aug 15" credit exchange cds, carried by Hapag Line Saxonia from New York Aug. 15th to Hamburg arriving Aug. 29th, reverse with Hamburg (8.30) transit and Weissenburg (9.1) arrival backstamp; cover and stamp flaws, left 10¢ with lightened ms. cancel, Fine and attractive appearance at the 24¢ "Mistaken" rate, with 2008 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

It appears the sender reused the left 10¢ stamp to attempt to pay the "mistaken" 24¢ rate.
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 21:25:32 EST
Sold For 675

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