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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 110

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Dead Letter Office
image Sale No: 110
Lot No:716
Symbol: Philadelphia Pa., Dead, Jun 30. Bold strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) on buff cover to Glenwood, Iowa, 1857 original enclosure; small nick at bottom, F.-V.F. and rare use as canceller, ex-Gibson, Wegner.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

The Philadelphia Post Office was one of many cities who used a special "Dead" handstamp for the return of DLO mail. In this instance, they ignored P.O. regulations (Laws & Regs 1855 - Sec. 132) and used the handstamp as a canceller. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 20:31:18 EST
Sold For 130

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:717
Symbol: P.O. Department, Dead Letter Office, May 12, 1860. Double-oval handstamp on buff 1860 cover from Boston to Manchester, England bearing 12¢ black (36B) vertical pair, tied by two strikes of Boston "Paid" in grid cancel, matching "Boston Br. Pkt. Feb 8" backstamp and red "19" credit to G.B. handstamp, Manchester (2.21) arrival backstamp, magenta manuscript "not to be found" and Manchester (2.28) cds, "Returned Lr. Br., London, Fe 29, 60" backstamp, returned to the U.S. Dead Letter Office, Very Fine, ex-Wegner.
Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 20:31:50 EST
Sold For 350

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:718
Symbol:Cat No:OXB7

1890, Dead Letter Office Return Seal. Affixed on 1895 incoming U.S. 2¢ entire from Finland to Michigan, U.S.A. bearing Finland, 5p green, pair and strip, purple "Misdirected." and "Held on account of/Imperfect Address" two-line handstamp, purple "Deficiency in Address Supplied at Dead Letter Office" circular handstamp, Very Fine and choice use.
Scott Nos. OXB7; $500; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Scott $500
Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 20:32:21 EST
Sold For 120

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:719
Symbol:Cat No:OXB6

1887, Dead Letter Office Return Seal. Affixed on reverse of right side of cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Tonawanda N.Y., Jul 18" duplex addressed to "East 3st", sent to New York City and struck with blue "No Post Office Named" two-line handstamp, various manuscript notes and dates, purple "Postal Note Letter, Dead Letter Office" three-line handstamp, address ascertained as Oswego N.Y.
Scott Nos. OXB6; $250; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)

Scott $250
Est. $100-150



Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 20:32:46 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 110
Lot No:720
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

Official Dead Letter Office & Postal Form Balance. Mix of material including numerous postal forms and ledgers including money order & 4th class mail, D.L.O. covers including a couple OXF1 usages, official D.L.O. imprint covers, other ephemera including early photo and magazine fronts (Harper's Weekly) showing dead letter office illustration, etc.; an interesting group for the specialist.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 20:33:10 EST
Sold For 210
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