1861, 3¢ pink, two singles. Rich bright color, tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Oct 27" cds on double rate cover with red and blue Liberty & Flag patriotic design with "Onward" slogan, verse below and "Rooms of the Union Relief Association" corner card at left, addressed to Webster, Mass., Very Fine and choice, a beautiful and rare multiple usage the the 1861 3¢ pink on a patriotic cover, ex-Moody, with 1982 & 2013 P.F. certificates, signed L. Brookman on reverse.
Scott No. 64; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink. Corner crease and perf flaws at right, with 1¢ blue (63) on cover to Chester Pa. tied by matching grid cancels and 3¢ by partial cds, prepaid 1¢ to the mails carrier fee plus 3¢ postage, Very Fine, a very attractive and rare usage, ex-Alexander, James Lee, photocopy of 1973 P.F. and 2015 P.F. certificates.
Scott No. 64a; $5,500.

THE FINEST OF ONLY THREE RECORDED 1¢ BLUE AND 3¢ PIGEON BLOOD PINK COMBINATION USAGES. Scott $5,500
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Scott $5,500

1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by target cancel, matching "Washington, D.C., Aug 15" cds on fresh cover with handpainted Liberty & Flag Shield multicolor Kimmel patriotic design to Boston Mass., Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE KIMMEL PATRIOTIC DESIGN IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

1861, 3¢ rose. Thunderbolt Rifle very rare early illustrated design in black on orange cover showing Cocked & Uncocked Thunderbolt Rifles, bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel duplexed with "Detroit, Mich., Mar 7" double circle postmark, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Biddle.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS EARLY ILLUSTRATED THUNDERBOLT RIFLES GUN ADVERTISING COVER. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

1861, 3¢ rose. Wide margins with nat. s.e. at right, cancelled by four-ring target on cover with matching "Harrisburg Pa, May 9 1864" cds to Cinderila Putnam, Stony Fork, Pa. with strikes of Eagle and Arrows mortise fancy handstamps making address comprising "Cinderila. Putnam.", "Stony. Fork.", "Tioga. Co. Pa." strikes; minor edge toning, Very Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

AN UNUSUAL USE WITH WONDERFUL STRIKES OF FANCY EAGLE MORTISE HANDSTAMP TO ADDRESS AN ENVELOPE. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by target cancel on cover to Detroit, Mich. with "Flushing, Mich, Aug 19" origin cds alongside; cover with superb strike of "Steamer Illinois, Sault, Aug 25, 1864" steam boat handstamp, bit reduced slightly at left, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

The "Illinois" was a side-wheeler of 926 tons built at Detroit in 1853 and abandoned in 1869. In July 1863, Ebenezer Ward was contracted to operate routes Cleveland and Chicago to Otonagon on the shore of Lake Superior. He arranged for name-of-boat datestamps to be used bearing the names of the port that a letter was put onto the boat at. Unusually, the payment was made on a weekly basis at $200 for three round trips per week. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

1861, 3¢ rose. Natural s.e. at right, tied by target cancel duplexed with "Phila., Pa., Jan. 5, 1865" cds on cover with yellow blue and red Venezuelan Flag patriotic design to New York, reverse with "embossed seal of United States Legation Venezuela" with American Eagle at center, cover endorsed pr. "White Wing" at top left, probably carried outside of the mails on the White Wing by diplomatic pouch, Very Fine and rare patriotic design, ex-Jarrett, with 2003 P.F. certificate stating Genuine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

1861, 3¢ rose. S.e. at left, tied by perfect sharp strike of "Union" Star fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno ST-C 14) on immaculate cover to Springfield, Mass., matching "West Hampton Mass. Jul 21 1863" cds, an Extremely Fine strike.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $500 - 750.

ONE OF THE FINEST STRIKES KNOWN OF THIS POPULAR PATRIOTIC STAR CANCEL. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by complete bold strike of "Star in Star" Fancy Cancel (Skinner-Eno ST-E 23) on fresh cover to West Gloucester R.I., matching "Putnam, Con., Jun 3" cds; cover reduced at left and stamp with pulled perf, an Extremely Fine gem strike, with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by blue grid cancel, matching "Northfield Farms, Mas. Mar 3" cds on cover with Stephen Douglas campaign portrait design (Milgram SD-39) with eagle and flag allegories, shield containing Douglas and Johnson's names, verse at top and "Raynor - New York" imprint at left, Extremely Fine, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $500 - 750.

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS STEPHEN DOUGLAS CAMPAIGN COVER. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1862, 24¢ red lilac. Used with 3¢ rose (65), tied by double-strike of large Boston "Paid" grid cancel on small 1862 cover to Rome, Italy, red "Boston 'Paid 24' Apr 3" exchange cds, French (4.23) entry cds and red "PD" framed handstamp, Rome arrival backstamp, French transit cds on with red "Boston, Paid 24" cds, adhesives with wonderful fresh colors, Extremely Fine, a lovely exhibition item.
Scott No. 70; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1862, 24¢ red lilac. Warm shade, tied by bright blue grid, matching "Keene N.H. Sep. 14, 1863" cds on folded letter to London, England, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 'Paid 19' Sep. 15" credit cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from Boston Sep. 16th to Queenstown arriving Sep. 25th, red London Paid (9.26) arrival cds, Extremely Fine, a beautiful usage with a gorgeous stamp and perfectly-struck markings, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 70; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

1862, 24¢ red lilac. Tied by circular grid cancel on blue folded letter datelined "Maple (Pa.) 6th.mo.6th 1862" to Brown, Shipley & Co., Liverpool, England, carried by Cunard Line Europa from Boston Jun. 11th to Queenstown arriving Jun. 21st, Jun. 22nd arrival backstamp, remailed to London with Great Britain 1d red (20) tied by "Liverpool, JU 23 62" duplex with "466" circular grid, red London (6.24) arrival backstamp; part of backflap missing, 24¢ tear bottom right, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Hyzen, Haas, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 70; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1862, 24¢ red lilac. Tied by blue cork cancel with matching faint strike of "Chicago Ill. Sep. 4, 1864" double-circle datestamp on blue cover to London and forwarded within England with G.B. 1p Red tied by London duplex, missing top flap, some slight edge wear, F.-V.F., a rare and attractive usage.
Scott No. 70; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

1862, 24¢ brown lilac. Tied by target cancel with "Worcester Mass. Jun. 9" double-circle postmark alongside on blue 1865 cover to London, England, cover forwarded within England with G.B. 1d Red, small fault, partly affixed over U.S. stamp and tied by "71" numeral duplex, Very Fine and choice, a lovely combination cover, with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 70a; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

1861, 30¢ orange. Used with 5¢ brown (76) and 10¢ green (68), each tied by NYFM double cross-roads (Kirke 63-10-17-WG) on 1866 cover to Shanghai, China, endorsed "Via Southampton", red "N. York. Br. Pkt., Paid, Nov 4" exchange backstamp, red manuscript "40" cent credit rating to G.B., carried by Cunard Line Scotia from New York Nov. 4th to Queenstown arriving Nov. 13th, red London Paid (11.14) transit cds and matching "1d" colonial credit handstamp, carried by P&O Line Pera from Southampton to Alexandria arriving Dec. 3rd, then by P&O Line Bengal from Suez to Galle but issues enroute and towed to Aden, then by P&O Line Behar from Galle Jan. 2nd to Hong Kong arriving Jan. 20th, blue "Hong Kong, C, JA 20, 64" transit backstamp, then P&O Ganges from Hong Kong Jan. 22nd to Shanghai arriving Jan. 27th; 5¢ slightly affected from edge placement, Very Fine.
Scott No. 71; Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.

AN ATTRACTIVE THREE-COLOR FRANKING PAYING THE 45¢ BRITISH MAIL RATE VIA SOUTHAMPTON TO SHANGHAI, CHINA. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)

Est. $5,000-7,500

1861, 30¢ orange. strip of three used with 12¢ black (69), tied by "Bethany W.Va. Oct 10 '63" duplexes on cover to South Australia, endorsement updated via "Marseilles & Suez", red "N. York Am. Pkt. 'Paid' Oct 14" exchange cds and red "24" cent credit to G.B. handstamp, carried by Hapag Line Allemannia from New York Oct. 14th to Southampton arriving Oct. 25th, red London Paid (10.25) transit cds, then by P&O Pera from Marseilles Oct. 28th to Alexandria arriving Nov. 3rd, overland to Suez departing Nov. 4th on P&O Golconda to Galle arriving Nov. 23rd, then P&O Madras Nov. 24th to King George's Sound, South Australia arriving Dec. 12th, Adelaide (12.15) arrival cds; right 30¢ small flaws from edge placement, a Very Fine usage.
Scott No. 71; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

Although prepaid $1.02 for Bremen-Hamburg mails via Marseilles for a letter weighing between ¼-½ oz, it was actually sent by British mails via Marseilles as indicated by the London transit cds. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Est. $4,000-6,000

1861, 30¢ orange. Used with 15¢ black (77), both tied by four-ring targets on Goodhue correspondence cover to Zanzibar via Seychelles Islands, matching "Centre Harbour N.H. Jul 12" cds, red "Boston Am. Pkt. '24 Paid' 13 Jul" integral credit cds, endorsed "via Marseilles" at bottom at left, carried by Inman Line City of London from New York Jul. 14th to Liverpool arriving Jul. 26th, red London Paid (7.27) transit, red "4½d" credit handstamp, Mauritius (10.2) backstamp; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine, ex-Ainsworth.
Scott No. 71; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

A RARE 1861 ISSUE USAGE TO ZANZIBAR VIA SEYCHELLES ISLANDS.

This cover was prepaid 45¢ for the British mail rate via Marseilles weighing over ¼ ounce but not over ½ ounce. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

1861, 30¢ Orange. Vibrant color, tied by bold "Nashville Ten Jun 3" cds and four-ring target cancel on 1863 yellow cover to Russian Poland, red "N. York Bm. Pkt. 'Paid Jun 10" exchange cds, Hamburg (6.25) cds and oval datestamps, italicized "Franco" straightline, red crayon "3" credit rating, blue crayon "f3", reverse with Mierunsken (6.27) framed transit and Jun. 6th arrival cds; couple small cover flaws, a Very Fine usage.
Scott No. 71; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 1861 ISSUE USAGE TO RUSSIAN POLAND.

This cover is convenience overpaid 1¢ for the 29¢ Hamburg Closed Mail rate to Poland rate effective July 1, 1857 to May 30, 1867. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

1861, 30¢ orange. Rich color, used with well centered 12¢ black (69), each tied by fancy cogwheel cancels, matching sharp strike of "San Francisco Cal, Apr 15 1862" cds on light buff cover to Bergamo, Italy, red "New York 'Paid 36' Jun 24" exchange credit cds, red Calais (7.8) entry cds and matching small "PD" framed handstamp, reverse with transits including Milano (8.10) and Bergamo (8.10) arrival, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 71; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

1863, 2¢ black. Tied by "Rock Island, Ill, Oct 15, 64" cds and target duplex on 1¢ Star Die (U19) entire to Cumberland Md. from prisoner of war at the Rock Island Barracks to Cumberland Md., blue "R.I. Barracks, Prisoners Letter, Examined" oval handstamp and manuscript "Ex" in pencil, Very Fine.
Scott No. 73; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A RARE 2¢ BLACKJACK USE ON A 1¢ STAR DIE ENTIRE FROM A CIVIL WAR PRISONER INTERNED IN ROCK ISLAND BARRACKS. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

1863, 2¢ black. Tied by blue circular handstamp on yellow drop rate cover with U.S. Sanitary Fair Commission, Northwestern Fair, Chicago, Ill. illustrated shield corner card, matching "Waukegan, Ill., Sep 6, 1865" cds, with original enclosure, Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 2¢ BLACK USE ON FANCY NORTHWESTERN SANITARY FAIR CORNER CARD COVER. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

1863, 2¢ black. Tied in combination with 1¢ blue (63) by bold strike of Button (Skinner-Eno GE-E 24) fancy cancel on purple cover with military address to "Haley Whallon, Company H, 91 Reg. N.Y., Monocacy Junction near Frederick. City Md.", postmarked matching bold "Whallonsburgh, N.Y. Dec 12" balloon-style cds; 2¢ top perfs trimmed, Extremely Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A STUNNING BLACK JACK FANCY CANCEL COVER WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

1863, 2¢ black. Tied by "Philada. Pa., May 21" cds on fresh locally addressed cover with red and blue "The Constitution" patriotic design showing Stars, Flag and Shaking Hands, with "Henry Simons' U.S. National Wagon Works" company corner card below, Extremely Fine, a very unusual advertising on a Patriotic cover which is especially rare usage with a Blackjack, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73; $2,000.

A VERY UNUSUAL PATRIOTIC COVER WITH COMPANY ADVERTISING, AN ESPECIALLY RARE USE WITH A SOLO BLACK JACK FRANKING. Scott $2,000
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Scott $2,000

1863, 2¢ black. Tied by blue circular grid cancel on unsealed cover to East Liberty, O., with Great Western Sanitary Fair, Cincinnati, O. imprint with "Good Samaritan" illustration, original fair circular with matching illustrated letterhead; light cover corner wear not mention on certificate, a Very Fine and rare Black Jack use, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000