U.S. and Possessions Treasures of Philately from the Irwin Weinberg Inventory continued...

**Fancy Cancellations**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
13		3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Large margins to in, tied by Christian Cross fancy cancel, "Canton Mi. Apr. 21" circular datestamp on cover to Buchannan Carroll & Co. in New Orleans, usual small filing holes, missing part of top flap, Very Fine strike, unlike typical "Cross" cancels with segments of equal length, this Canton Cross is clearly a representation of the Christian crucifix, ex "Artemis" (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
14		3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Full to clear margins, cancelled by bold strike of negative "A.H." postmaster's initials cancel, manuscript "West Charleston Ohio, Aug. 19" postmark on glazed cover to Springdale O., minor edge wear, Very Fine strike, scarce use of initialed cancel on 1851 Issue, the postmaster's name was Andrew Hoagland, ex "Artemis" (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
15		3c Rose (65). Bright color, tied by Eagle fancy cancel, "Cambridge Mass. Dec. 12" circular datestamp on cover to Piqua O., stamp with tiny tear at top, Very Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, ex "Artemis" (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
16		3c Rose (65). Bright color, tied by bold strike of "U.S." and Stars in Shield fancy cancel, "Boston Mass. Sep. 21" circular datestamp on cover to Waterville Vt., 1865 docketing at left, barely reduced at left, Extremely Fine strike of this pro-Union fancy cancel, ex "Artemis" (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
17	FC	3c Ultramarine (114). Radiant color, cancelled by perfect strike of Large Bee fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff A-13), stamp with diagonal crease at top EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE WATERBURY LARGE BEE FANCY CANCEL. A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE FANCY CANCEL. The details of this carving are truly remarkable and clearly visible in this example; for example, the delicate lines of the bee's wings. Ex Laehder. With 1981 P.F. certificate. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 5,000-7,500 SOLD for $6,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
18	FC	3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color, cancelled by well-struck Buttonless Shoe fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff O-12), pulled perf at bottom, small thin spot in grill, toned spot at bottom left corner, still a Very Fine strike of this scarce fancy cancel, according to Wikipedia, this style of buttonless shoe was invented for Queen Victoria in 1836, utilizing stretchable rubber (a new invention) at the sides in place of laces but still keeping the profile of lace-ups, its feminine image was soon lost and was adopted by male wearers, at which time it was dubbed the Congress Gaiter or Boston Boot in the United States, with 2011 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
19	FC	3c Ultramarine (114). Cancelled by "Shoo Fly" fancy cancel of Kittrell N.C., also with part of red circular datestamp at bottom, small corner crease at top left VERY FINE STRIKE OF THE KITTRELL N.C. "SHOO FLY" FANCY CANCEL. The children's song of the same name was written by Thomas Brigham Bishop (who also wrote "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and other famous patriotic songs). The words were later changed to "I belong to somebody" from "I belong to Company G", a reference to a black detachment commanded by Bishop. Ex Laehder. With 1995 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 2,000-3,000 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
20	FC	3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color, bold strike of Bee fancy cancel, thin spot at lower left, still Very Fine strike, ex Laehder, with 1978 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 750-1,000 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
21	FC	3c Ultramarine (114). Tied on small piece by Bee fancy cancel of Adrian Mich., few small perf flaws not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine strike, ex Laehder, with 1981 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction

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