1861-66 5¢ Brown, with NYFM Fancy Cancels. Two, each with clear strike comprising Starburst within Hexagon (Kirke 63-10-01-SGEO) circular geometric and Triangular Grid (Kirke 64-01-01-GR); small flaws, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 76; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

6-Point Hollow Center Circle in Star in Circle. Perfect strike tying 30¢ orange (71) on piece, an Extremely Fine gem strike, with 1998 P.F. certificate. Skinner No. NYFM 64-9.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

6-Point Hollow Center Circle in Star in Circle. Full bold strike on 90¢ blue (72); couple trivial tiny perf tears at top left, a Very Fine and rare strike on the 90¢ value. Skinner No. NYFM 64-9.
Scott $600; Estimate $150 - 200. Scott $600
Est. $150-200 (Image)

Scott $600
Est. $150-200

8-Point Elaborate Star. Bold strike in vivid Supplementary Mail red on 12¢ blackish violet (162), nicely centered, rich color on bright paper; tiny perf tear, Very Fine and beautiful contrasting strike, ex-Braden.
Weiss No. ST-8P9; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

8-Point Star. Stunning strike in vivid Supplementary mail red on 12¢ dull purple (151), an Extremely Fine and choice strike with tremendous eye appeal.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

8-Point Star. Two strikes cancel 6¢ carmine (148) strip of four, additional red New York exchange cds; couple trivial corner creases, light soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce large NYFM multiple, ex-Ainsworth, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Weiss No. ST-8P10; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

8-Point Star. Three strikes tie 3¢ green (158) strip of three on small piece; trivial pulled perf, F.-V.F. and scarce NYFM strip.
Weiss No. ST-8P11; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

8-Point Star. Strike ties 6¢ carmine, split grill (137 var.) on small piece, hinged in place to check grill, red "New York Jun 13" exchange cds at left, Fine and attractive, with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Weiss No. ST-8P11; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

8-Point Star Geometric. Two bold strikes cancel 6¢ dull pink (159) strip of four, well centered throughout; left stamp repaired and right small flaws, Very Fine strikes, The largest recorded multiple with this cancel., ex-Ainsworth, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Weiss No. ST-8P6; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

8-Point Star in Circle. Two different NYFM fancy cancels on 6¢ carmine (U85) cut squares, one with 2003 PFC stating light soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce.
Weiss No. ST-8P3, ST-8P11; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

8-Point Star in Circle. Bold strike ties 6¢ dull pink (159), light crease, Very Fine and scarce strike on pair, Illustrated in Weiss on page 166., ex-Ainsworth.
Weiss No. ST-8P3; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Circle of Diamonds. Bold strike on 12¢ dull violet (151), well centered, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Weiss No. TR-W8; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Circle of Segmented Wedges. Clear strike on 7¢ orange vermilion (160), well centered within large margins, intense shade, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate.
Weiss No. TR-W25; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200

Est. $150-200

Circular Geometric. Clear partial strike on 15¢ bright orange (152), radiant color on bright paper, Very Fine and rare strike on the 15¢ value.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Only one on-cover example is recorded with very few off cover examples known. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Circular Geometric. Cancels 2¢ vermilion (W155) wrapper from New York N.Y. to Rotterdam, Netherlands at the 2¢ printed matter rate, endorsed "pr City of Montreal", reverse with Rotterdam (5.7.78) arrival cds, Very Fine and rare, ex-Kirke.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Weiss recorded only one other example of this cancel, a partial strike on a April 30th 1878 circular to Mexico. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Circular Geometric. Three strikes on 3¢ green (158) strip of three, Very Fine and rare multiple use, Illustrated in Weiss's NYFM book on page 52., with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Weiss No. GE-C4; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Circular Geometric. Three strikes on 6¢ dull pink (159) block of four; corner crease top left, Fine and rare NYFM block.
Weiss No. GE-C7; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Circular Geometric. Bold strike on 1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II (119), rich colors, wide margins, Very Fine, ex-Koppersmith, with 1988 and 2002 P.F. certificates.
Weiss No. GE-EN2; Estimate $200 - 300.

A RARE 1870S NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL CANCEL ON A 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Circular Geometric. Two complete strikes tying 2¢ vermilion (178), two overlapping singles + 6¢ dull pink (159) on piece, left 2¢ with natural s.e. at left, Very Fine and choice, illustrated in Weiss (page 117), with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Weiss No. GE-EP4; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Circular Geometric. Full strike on 24¢ purple (153), wide margins; couple perf creases at top, a Very Fine and choice strike, illustrated in Van Vlissingen & Waud on page 46.
Weiss No. GE-S6; Estimate $400 - 600.

THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE RAREST NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL CANCELLATIONS.

Only one on cover example is recorded with very few off cover examples known. This is one of the highlights of the Kirke NYFM off-cover collection. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Circular Star Geometric. Bold strike on 3¢ green, grilled (136), nicely centered with strong grill, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate.
Weiss No. ST-8P10; Estimate $75 - 100. Est. $75-100 (Image)

Est. $75-100

Circular Star Geometric. Bold central strike on 12¢ blackish violet (162), well centered within jumbo margins; small faults, Extremely Fine appearance.
Weiss No. ST-8P11; Estimate $75 - 100. Est. $75-100 (Image)

Est. $75-100

Circular Star Geometric. Bold strike in Supplementary Mail red on 10¢ brown (161) horizontal pair, nicely centered with rich color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine, A lovely pair.
Weiss No. ST-8P11; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Cross Roads. Two clear strikes on 6¢ carmine (148) horizontal pair, well centered, red "New York" exchange office cds; pair partly separated, Very Fine and scarce cancel, Illustrated in Weiss's NYFM book on page 32., ex-Ainsworth, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Weiss No. GE-S3; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Double Cross Roads. Bold strike on 24¢ brown lilac (70a), rich color; light horizontal crease, a Very Fine strike, ex-Richards, with 2006 A.P.S. certificate.
Kirke No. 66-02-03-WG; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150