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Postal Card, 1910, 1c green & black, type 4 overprint, broken "Z" (Scott UX3 var.), distinct example of variety, fresh and attractive, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. UPSS S6b; $200. Scott $190 for normal. Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Postal Card, 1910, 1c green & black, type 4 overprint (Scott UX3), sharp and attractive, excellent example, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. UPSS S6; $200. Scott $190. Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Feb-20-2020, 17:32:25 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 735
Lot No: 1504
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Cat No: UX4 var.
Postal Card, 1913, 1c green & black, 1923 Christmas Greeting, type L (Scott UX4 var.), scarce greeting card, sharp and choice; insignificant offset from greeting on front, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. UPSS CS14; $500. Estimate $350 - 500
From 1913 through at least 1923, unofficial Christmas Greetings were requested by the Supply Department of the Canal Zone Commission and printed by the Panama Canal Press at Mount Hope. The cards were sold at the commissary stores. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Postal Card, 1921, 1c green (Scott UX5), very scarce card, excellent example, clean and bright, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. UPSS S12; $1,200. Scott $1,000. Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $800-1,200
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Feb-20-2020, 17:33:45 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 735
Lot No: 1506
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Cat No: UX5 var.
Postal Card, 1921, 1c green, 1922 Christmas Greeting type J (Scott UX5 var.), remarkably fresh and choice, scarce greeting on a scarce card; insignificant offset from greeting on front, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. UPSS CS12; $1,500. Scott $1,000 for normal. Estimate $750 - 1,000
From 1913 through at least 1923, unofficial Christmas Greetings were requested by the Supply Department of the Canal Zone Commission and printed by the Panama Canal Press at Mount Hope. The cards were sold at the commissary stores. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Postal Card, 1924, 1c green, embossed (Scott UX6), bright and choice, scarce card, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. UPSS S13; $1,000. Scott $1,050. Estimate $750 - 1,000
The only embossed postal card issued by the U.S. Government. Produced by the American Bank Note Co. using a die similar to the 2¢ envelope. Issued in January 1924. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Postal Card, 1963, 3¢+1¢ dark blue on buff, surcharge inverted at bottom left (Scott UX13a), remarkable error, rare and attractive, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. UPSS S21a; $1,000. Scott $750. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Envelope, 1916, 2c carmine & black variety, with "T/1¢" War Tax surcharge essay (Scott U2 var.), rare essay on regularly issued envelope, most interesting piece of Canal Zone Postal History, enclosed in envelope is handwritten note, "One 2¢ sent to Earl Palmer through Ed McMahon 8/27/20 / One 1¢ sent to Gerald Bliss 8/27/20"; file folds at bottom and left, far from stamp, slight stain, Fine, only two example known of this envelope. UPSS 2 var. Estimate $500 - 750
An Act of Congress approved on Oct. 3, 1917, provided for an increase in various postal rates to help defray the costs of the War. On Oct. 19, Crede Calhoun, the Director of Posts of the Canal Zone, requested that the Panama Canal Press provide him with proofs on stamped paper with the overprint "T-1-cent", T for tax. Subsequently, a legal opinion determined that the tax could not be imposed in the Canal Zone without the authority of Congress. Because of this opinion, no further steps were taken, and the surcharges were never issued. Only a very few of these essays have ever come to light. They each vary slightly in terms of size and font. Included with the lot is a copy of an article from the Isthmian Collectors Club Journal concerning these facinating essays. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Envelope, 1916, 1c green & black variety, with "T/1¢" War Tax surcharge essay (Scott U1 var.), rare essay on regularly issued envelope, most interesting piece of Canal Zone Postal History; file folds at bottom and left, far from stamp, minor soiling, Fine, only two example known of this envelope. UPSS 1 var. Estimate $500 - 750
An Act of Congress approved on Oct. 3, 1917, provided for an increase in various postal rates to help defray the costs of the War. On Oct. 19, Crede Calhoun, the Director of Posts of the Canal Zone, requested that the Panama Canal Press provide him with proofs on stamped paper with the overprint "T-1-cent", T for tax. Subsequently, a legal opinion determined that the tax could not be imposed in the Canal Zone without the authority of Congress. Because of this opinion, no further steps were taken, and the surcharges were never issued. Only a very few of these essays have ever come to light. They each vary slightly in terms of size and font. Included with the lot is a copy of an article from the Isthmian Collectors Club Journal concerning these facinating essays. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Sold...US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Feb-20-2020, 17:37:37 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 735
Lot No: 1511
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Cat No: UX4 var.
Postal Card, 1916, 1c green & black variety, with "T/1¢" War Tax surcharge essay (Scott UX4 var.), rare essay on regularly issued card, most interesting piece of Canal Zone Postal History; light toning at bottom right, Fine, only example known of this card. UPSS S11 var. Estimate $500 - 750
An Act of Congress approved on Oct. 3, 1917, provided for an increase in various postal rates to help defray the costs of the War. On Oct. 19, Crede Calhoun, the Director of Posts of the Canal Zone, requested that the Panama Canal Press provide him with proofs on stamped paper with the overprint "T-1-cent", T for tax. Subsequently, a legal opinion determined that the tax could not be imposed in the Canal Zone without the authority of Congress. Because of this opinion, no further steps were taken, and the surcharges were never issued. Only a very few of these essays have ever come to light. They each vary slightly in terms of size and font. Included with the lot is a copy of an article from the Isthmian Collectors Club Journal concerning these facinating essays. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00
Closed..Feb-20-2020, 17:38:43 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 735
Lot No: 1512
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Cat No: U1/U23, UC1/UC16, UX
Postal Stationery, 1907-78, massive group (Scott U1/U23, UC1/UC16, UX1/UX21, UXC1/UXC5), lifetime accumulation of a dedicated collector, one binder filled with a comprehensive collection of almost 100 mint and a few used stationery items with a basic example of almost all scott listed items (less some major items) and many varieties included, includes: mint #U1 (2), U2 (2), U6-U7 and U7a (2), U12 (2), U13 (9), UC1 (4), UC2 (4), UC2a, UX1, UX2 (2), UX3, UX4 (2), UX7 and UX8; another binder with about 75 select items of mint and used stationery less organized but containing many better items including: mint #U1 (2), U2, U5, U6 (2), U7 (3), a specialized collection of many U8's & U9's, U12 (4), UC1 (3), UC2 (2), UX1 (5), UX2 (5), UX3 (2), UX4 (2), UX7 (2), UX8 (2), used #UX2 (4), UX4 (6), UX8 (2); a large batch of loose used covers including; #U1 (3), U2 (many), U4 (8), U7, U9 (many), U13 (8) and UX4; three large envelopes of over 100 mint #U8-U9 comprising a specialized study; and two boxes containing many hundred more recent stationery items in quantity., an exciting assortment of hundreds and hundreds of pieces of Canal Zone postal stationery, including values up to $200 or more, excellent condition and amazing variety, careful viewing will be rewarded, Very Fine overall. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
[Sea Post usage] 1907, 1c green & black (Scott 22), fine, tied by rare "N. Y. & COLON/NORTH/NOV 29 1907/R.P.O." duplex (SP-1) on Maduro picture postcard depicting, "Old French dredge, Gorgona, Canal Zone, Panama." to U.S., rare Sea Post marking, only two recorded, excellent strike of this important marking, a Very Fine cover. Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 225.00
Sold...US$ 225.00
Closed..Feb-20-2020, 17:40:16 EST
Sold For 225
Sale No: 735
Lot No: 1514
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Cat No: 24-25, 29, 31
[Sea Post usage] 1906, 5c - 8c, 1909, 8c and 1909, 1c type I, overprints (Scott 24-25, 29, 31), fine to very fine, tied by cork cancels on registered cover to U.S., magenta "CRISTOBAL, C.Z./FEB 15 1913/REGISTERED." backstamps and matching straightline "CRISTOBAL." handstamp, also with very scarce, "U. S. SEA POST./FEB 15 1913/REG." backstamp (SP-Rg-2) and Washington, D.C.(Feb. 13) receiver, and with "PASSED FREE" customs handstamp, remarkable combination franking, very scarce Sea Post Special Service devise; tear at top of front and through back flap, some overall soiling, a Fine to Very Fine cover, Ex-Gibbs. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
[Sea Post usage] 1909, 10c violet & black (Scott 30), very fine, tied by crossroads cork and red "CRISTOBAL, C.Z./AUG 5 1909/REGISTERED." double circle postmark with matching registry exchange label handstamp on Panama Railroad Company cover to U.S. with rare "JOHN SCHANZENBECHER,/NEW YORK./AUG 5 North/ N. Y. & Canal Zone No. 1," in scallopped oval backstamp and red Boston (Aug 19) receiver, very attractive 10¢ solo use cover, rare sea post marking, choice cover; part of back flap missing, a Very Fine cover. Estimate $150 - 200
The U.S.P.O.D. authorized R.P.O. service on the line of the Panama Railroad Steamship Company, between New York and the Canal Zone in 1907. John Schanzenbecher is listed as the first sea post clerk of the N.Y. and Colon R.P.O. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
[Sea Post usage] 1915, 10c orange & black, 1912, 2c vermilion & black (Scott 45, 39), very fine, tied by two bar cancels on registered cover to U.S., "CULEBRA, C.Z./MAR 26 1915/REGISTERED." backstamps, "CRISTOBAL, CANAL ZONE./MAR 26 1915/REGISTERED." transit backstamp and rare "NEW YORK, N. Y., Sea Post Service/MAR 27 1915/REGISTERED." double circle handstamp (SP-Rg-1), also Chicago (April 5) receiver, neat registered cover, very rare sea post special service devise, important example; tear at bottom front, still a Very Fine cover. Estimate $150 - 200. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Feb-20-2020, 17:41:56 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 735
Lot No: 1517
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Cat No: Collection
Railway Mail Service, 1904-60, postal history collection, a remarkable study collection in two overstuffed binders, over 250 cards and covers and various ephemera of all kinds exploring every aspect of the Panama Canal Railroad mail service, first volume contains numerous examples of every known marking to study and illustrate usages, types, train numbers (includes four of the very scarce double digit numbers used only on weekends and holidays), routes and various legs (including over a dozen of the scarce trains from the Las Cascades branch), the second volume includes an accumulation of all sorts of memorabilia items and commemorative covers and over 100 vintage picture postcards depicting stations, scenes and sights along the railroad, an incredible group that would surely be a strong basis for an award winning exhibit, outstanding depth and diversity, remarkable research and information compiled, a truly unique and desirable collection combining two of Mr. Campbell's loves, Canal Zone postal history and Railroads, and it's expressed in the selection and beauty of each and every cover, an Extremely Fine collection. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Feb-20-2020, 17:42:35 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 735
Lot No: 1518
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Cat No: Collection
Postal History remainder, 1904-78, many hundreds of covers and cards, being the remainder of this incredible collection, starts with one binder of "unusual covers" comprising registered, navals (including Byrd expedition and "old ironsides" covers), postage dues, incoming, scarce towns, etc.; one binder of more modern commercial covers including some scarce town and usages; a massive oversized binder of hundreds of covers featuring airmail rates and usages, airmail postcards, foreign mail, third class mail, post office openings and closings, and "classic" first days; a wonderful group of foreign airmail rates; a group of foreign International Response Coupons used in the Canal Zone; a group of U.S. Postal Agency, Cali, Columbia including registered; a 1917 G. W. Goethals signed letter concerning the Hudson River Tunnel; two sterilite tubs of assorted Canal Zone covers by number or catagory; a wooden drawer filled with assorted Canal Zone and other Possessions covers; and miscellaneous covers and ephemera of every description; the tail end of a remarkable postal history collection, a thorough review is assured of finding many hidden gems and lots of interesting and unusual and especially useful material, mixed but well above expected condition, generally Very Fine. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Feb-20-2020, 17:43:17 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 735
Lot No: 1519
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Cat No: Collection
Picture postcards, 1900-30, Canal Zone and Panama, mint and used, huge lot of well over 1500 mostly different cards, appears to be about 3/4 or more used, remarkable diversity of manufacturers, frankings, usages, Post Offices, and destinations, some small percentage will be of more recent vintage but not a significant number, far better selection then usual, we would anticipate many hours of pleasure to go through this lot, and many exciting finds, seldom available in this quality and quantity, Very Fine lot. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Feb-20-2020, 17:44:25 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 735
Lot No: 1520
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Cat No: Collection
Sea Post and Paquebot covers, 1908-78, collection, an amazing group in binder of well over 100 covers and cards displaying an incredible array of markings, practically every known marking is represented by from 1 to 10 uses, an impossible to replicate collection and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to aquire this comprehensive collection, superior quality and diversity, Very Fine to Extremely Fine for these. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
