1847 5c red-brown Benjamin Franklin, tied to e/l by red grid cancel with s/r cds "NEW YORK/ FEB/21" to Vermont, central pin hole does not detract, SG 1/Scott 1: Estimate £100-£120 (Image)

1847 10c black George Washington, a 4-margined example close but clear at bottom, with blue grid cancel, fine used SG 2/ Scott 2 $800: Estimate £200-£250 (Image)

1866 envelope to Rochester N.Y. franked by 3c brown-red cancelled by Waterbury Leaf fancy cancel and cds dated JUL 24 66, fine and scarce.: Estimate £300-£400 (Image)

1922-2004 mainly unmounted mint collection housed in two volumes, contained in a carton, including 1922-32 Flat Plate printing to $5 ($2 mounted), Rotary press to 10c (mounted), 1938-54 Presidents to $5, Famous Americans series complete, 1954-65 Liberty issue to $5; also four volumes of used Great Britain duplicates. Generally fair to fine. (hundreds): Estimate £150-£180 (Image)