LO2, 1852 1c Blue, with 3c (11) on illustrated Bill of Lading for Philadelphia Steam Propeller Co. (dated May 18 1854), 1c not tied by red "star" cancel and tiny ink spot (trivial), 3c (11) tied by Philadelphia, Pa. cds, minor backflap sealed tear, otherwise Very Fine (Scott $400). (Image)

CV. 100

Honour's City Express, Charleston SC, 4LB11, 1851-58 2c Black on bluish, tied with 1851 3c Dull red (Scott 11) on envelope addressed to Effingham SC by blue CHARLESTON S.C. PAID OCT 19 cds, some minor edge wear, otherwise Very Fine and choice; only 14 covers franked with this Honour's Express issue and one of only six recorded in a combination franking with the 1851 3c and on only three of these does the Charleston cancel tie the "Penny Post" issue; ex-Hackmey; 2000 PF certificate (Image)

CV. 2,500

United States City Despatch Post, 6LB3, 1842 3c Black on blue, not tied (as typical) on 1843 folded letter sheet addressed to to "22 Bond Street" by red boxed octagonal "US", matching red U S City City Despatch Post Mar 17 1 o'clock cds, full margined stamp on a Very Fine cover; 2019 PF certificate. (Scott $1,000). (Image)

CV. 300

6LB5, United States City Despatch Post, New York NY; 1842 3c Black on blue green, cancelled but not tied on small folded letter, "CITY DESPATCH POST/ U.S./ NOV 11/ 4 O'CLOCK" cancel alongside, addressed to "Count Goertz/ Carlton House/ New York", stamp full margins with portion dividing line at right, Fine use (Image)

CV. 180