Folded Letter Wrapper to Italy, 1861 1c (2), 10c (Scott 63, 68) tied by segmented grids, faint red "New York, Nov 30/ 18" exchange marking, addressed to Genoa Italy, French packet strike at lower left and Italian strikes on reverse, Fine. (Image 2) (Image)

CV. 100-150

65, 1861 3c Rose, 52 covers, note good small towns, couple better cancels, advertising or printed corner cards, several interesting shades including couple used Oct-Nov 1861, many attractive, also includes 5 "patriotics" in poor condition; usual mixed condition, Fine selection (Scott $182). (see online scans).

CV. 100-150

65, 1861 3c Rose, paying 3c rate on 1869 printed insurance policy, not tied by manuscript cancel, red Le Roy, O. 8/27/(69) cds, policy franked with 25c (R44c), Extremely Fine cover and usage, also includes 2nd revenue document with $3 Charter Party (R85c). (Image)

CV. 100-150

70, 1861 24c Red lilac, tied on immaculate cover to England by red grid and London receiver, red New York "Paid19" 5/13/(62) transit, backflap tears from opening, nicely centered stamp with deep intense color and trace of light corner crease, Extremely Fine cover. 2011 PF certificate states "lifted and placed back" (most probably to press crease). (Scott $350). (Image)

CV. 200-300

70, 1861 24c Red lilac, tied on cover to England by grid and red New York "19" transit, Broomsgrove 3/22/64 receiver, manuscript docketing somewhat distracting, backflap tears from slightly rough opening, stamp small margin scrape and small perf flaws, otherwise Very Fine cover, 2011 PF certificate. (Scott $350). (Image 2) (Image)

CV. 150-250

73, 1863 2c Black, group of 54 covers, various towns and cancels, includes 5 pairs, cover front with 10c (68 pair), one additionally franked with 1c (63), also includes: 87 (5), 93 (6), some mixed condition, Fine assortment, grills identified by owner and in need of close scrutiny, many useful and attractive. (see online scans; Scott $5,150+).rn

CV. 500-750

Patent Stamp and Cover Selection, 39 stamps and 4 covers, all 1861 or Banknote Issues, sorted and identified by "Dots & Pin-pricks" both with and without guard, various "Norton Cutters /Punches" and "Barred Ovals with Numerals", most F-VF, an interesting area for the specialist or online dealer, owners marked retail $725 (Image)

CV. 300-400

76, 1862 5c Brown, with 1861 10c Green (#68), 10c tied, 5c with matching grid, on folded letter sheet to France, red New York "Paid 12" 8/29/ transit, red French transit, manuscript "St. China", appropriate backstamps, vertical filefold, Very Fine (Scott $240). (Image 2) (Image)

CV. 200-300

76, 1863 5c Brown, tied on cover with 3c (147) to Fincastle, Va. by ms. cancels, blue Lynchburg, Va "M.O.B." 4/10/71 CDS, ms. "Registered No. 10" vertical ms. notation, additionally franked with additional pair 5c (76) on backflap and torn upon opening (both intact), Very Fine cover, scarce usage and conbination. (Image)

CV. 100-150

77, 1866 15c Black, tied on folded letter sheet to France by San Francisco "cog" killer and matching San Francisco 4/14/(68) double circle cds, manuscript "Via Steamer France", small blue boxed 'PD" and matching French transit, appropriate backstamps, stamp natural straight edge and slightly blunted perfs from placement, light vertical filefold, Very Fine cover, attractive use (Scott $200). (Image 2) (Image)

CV. 200-250

77, 1866 15c Black, tied to folded letter sheet by cork killer with an accompanying New Orleans La Mar 23 (1867) postmark, addressed to Bordeaux France, red "New/PAID/York 3" exchange marking, blue company c/c at lower left, French transits and receiving strikes, stamp a few short perfs, Very Fine (Scott $250) (Image)

CV. 100-150

78a, 24c Gray lilac, single plus two 3c Rose (Scott 65), all tied on "mourning" cover to France by segmented cork cancels, indistinct red New York transit, red small boxed "PD", red French transit and appropriate backstamps, manuscript "prepaid, "St. Asia", 24c couple lightly tone perf tips, Fine cover; 2011 PF certificate (Scott $400). (Image 2) (Image)

CV. 200-300