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Catalog No

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12022

Stamp

3LB2

Boston, Mass, 3LB2, 1c Blue, Used, Red Fancy Circle Cancel
Strongly Miscut

Strongly miscut with a piece out at bottom left corner.

Certificates: PF 610412
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Estimate Range:80 to 100US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12023

3LB2, 11A

Penny Post Paid, 3Lb2, 1c Blue, Boston Carrier, Uncancelled Used with #11A 3c Dull Red, Tied by Boston "PAID" Grid on Folded Letter
Red "BOSTON, MASS JUN 15" (1855) postmark, addressed to New York.

Certificates: PF 610049
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Estimate Range:200 to 250US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12024

4LB8

Honour's City Express, 4LB8, 2c Black on Bluish, Position 3, Forgery on Cover
Stamp did not originate on cover.

Certificates: PF 606162
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Estimate Range:100 to 125US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12025

4LB8b

Honour's City Express, 4LB8b, 2c Black on Bluish, "Cens." Variety, Position 2, with Manuscript Cancel on Cover with #11A 3c Dull Red, Type II, to Sandy Grove
Very Fine Example of this Scarce Stamp on an Attractive Cover

Included in the Honour's City Post Census By Larry Lyons, and illustrated in Figure 4 Only 8 Other Covers Recorded This Honour's variety contains a spelling error where the word "Cents" is spelled as "Cens." The stamp with ample margins to just touching a few ornaments with manuscript cancel for carriery delivery to the Post Office. The stamp has been lifted and replaced. The 3c stamp with large margins to slightly in at right, tied by blue "Charleston S.C. Paid Mar. 29" circular datestamp, paying the postage to Sandy Grove S.C.. The cover with a shield handstamp return card on flap for "HOSCH & FLEMING MANUFACTURERS OF REFINED CANDY"

Provenance: Ex William H. Gross, Chapman, Caspary, Middendorf and Golden
Certificates: PF 606161
References: Honour's City Post By Larry Lyons (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:750 to 1,000US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12026

4LB13

Honour's City Express, 4LB13, 2c Black on Bluish, on John Bull Patriotic Cover
Counterfeit Stamp and Handstamp

Certificates: PF 606160
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Estimate Range:100 to 125US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12027

4LB14

Kingman's City Post, 4LB14, 2c Black on Bluish, Used with Manuscript Cancel on Small Piece
Gum toning.

Certificates: PF 610066
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Estimate Range:750 to 1,000US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12028

Stamp

4LB20

Steinmeyer's City Post, 4LB20, 2c Black on Pink, Top Left Corner Margin Horizontal Pair from a Sheet of 10
Extremely Fine Example

Very large margin at right and bottom ranging from ample to clear. With full original gum.

Certificates: PF 610065
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Estimate Range:400 to 500US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12029

Stamp

5LB1

Wharton's U.S.P.O. Dispatch, 5LB1, 2c Bluish Green, Unused
Right Margin Block of 4

No gum. Thin between top pair.

Certificates: PF 606262
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Estimate Range:600 to 800US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12030

5LB2

Brown & McGill's U.S.P.O. Despatch, 5LB2, 2c Blue, Used on Piece
Louisville, KY town cancel. Manuscript cancellation removed at right.

Certificates: PF 392857
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Estimate Range:600 to 800US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12031

5LB2, 26

Brown & McGill's U.S.P.O. Despatch, 5LB2, 2c Blue with #26 3c Dull Red, Both Tied by Blue Circular Grid on Cover
A Beautiful Example, One of the Finest Tied

#1 in the Brown & McGill's U.S.P.O. Despatch, The Blue Stamp, 5LB2 Census by Larry Lyons The 5LB2 with large to huge margin, tied by blue 6 bar grid with matching "Louisville Ky. Aug. 4, 1860" circular datestamp. Addressed from Louisville, KY to Mt. Sterling, Ohio. The carrier stamp with tiny toned specks and a tiny scuff at top left margin, the 3c with a few short perfs. A VERY FINE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE BROWN & McGILL'S CARRIER STAMP TIED BY LOUISVILLE GRID CANCEL. ONLY SIX OR SEVEN COVERS ARE KNOWN WITH THIS TIED USAGE, AND THIS IS ONE OF THE TWO FINEST RECORDED.

Provenance: Ex Edgar Kuphal, Piller
Certificates: PF 606163
References: #1 in the Brown & McGill's U.S.P.O. Despatch, The Blue Stamp, 5LB2 Census by Larry Lyons (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:3,000 to 4,000US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12032

6LB3

United States City Despatch Post, 6LB3, 3c Black on Light Blue, Tied by Orange Red "U.S." in Frame, on Law Firm Circular, Manuscript "3" Rate
Matching "U.S. City Despatch Post Oct. 24, -- 1 O'Clock" double-line circular datestamp on 1842 Griffin & Haven's, law firm circular addressed to Griffin & Havens. Very Fine.

Certificates: PF 606164
References: #21803, U.S. Philatelic Classics Society US City Despatch Census (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:1,500 to 2,000US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12033

Stamp

6LB5b

United States City Despatch Post, 6LB5b, 3c Black on Blue Glazed, Used
PF Graded XF-S 95, Highest Graded Stamp of Issue

Extremely Fine to Superb, choice and sound. A beautiful and attractive example.

References: America's First Carrier Service The U.S. City Despatch Post By Larry Lyons (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:750 to 1,000US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12034

Stamp

6LB5

United States City Despatch Post, 6LB5, 3c Black on Blue Green, Used
PF Graded XF-S 95, Highest Graded Stamp of Issue

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Estimate Range:750 to 1,000US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12035

6LB10

U.S. Mail, 6LB10, 1c Black on Yellow, on Cover with Red New York Integral Rate, 10c Postage Due
Uncancelled single, with red "NEW-YORK FEB. 12 10 CTS" integral postmark, to Delaware, Ohio.

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Estimate Range:200 to 250US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12036

6LB11

U.S. Mail Prepaid, 1c Black on Buff, 6LB11, Tied by Red New York Datestamp on Cover to New Haven
Red "New-York Feb 5 5cts" (1850) postmark, addressed to New Haven, Connecticut

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Estimate Range:200 to 250US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12037

6LB11, 1

U.S. Mail, 6LB11, 1c Black on Buff, with #1 1847 5c Brown, Both Tied on Cover to Philadelphia
Extremely Rare Tied Usage

#7 in 6LB11 Black/buff with the 1847 Issue Census by Larry Lyons The carrier stamp is tied by red “New-York Jul. 2” circular datestamp. The 5c, with margins all around, is struck with red New York Grid Duplex. The cover with small tears at bottom and wrinkles. Only 15 recorded uses of the 6LB11 on Cover with the #1.

Provenance: Ex Kuphal
Certificates: PF 606165
References: #7 in 6LB11 Black/buff with the 1847 Issue Census by Larry Lyons (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:3,000 to 4,000US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12038

7LB1

U.S.P.O. Paid, 7LB1, 1c Black on Rose, on 1850 Folded Letter, Philadelphia to Minersville, PA, 5 Cents Due
Scarce with only 17 Reported Covers

Included in the The First Philadelphia Typeset Carrier Adhesive Stamps 7LB1 to 7LB9 Census By Larry Lyons Addressed to Daniel Rennett Esq. in Minersville Schuylkill Co. Pa.

Certificates: PF 606166
References: The First Philadelphia Typeset Carrier Adhesive Stamps 7LB1 to 7LB9 By Larry Lyons (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:1,500 to 2,000US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12039

7LB7

U.S.P.O. PAID, 7LB7, 1c Black on Blue Glazed, Large Bottom Margin Single on 1850 Folded Cover to Alexandria
Scarce with only 17 Reported Covers

Included in the The First Philadelphia Typeset Carrier Adhesive Stamps 7LB1 to 7LB9 Census By Larry Lyons Blue Philada. Pa. 5 cts. Jul. 6" integral-rate circular datestamp. The stamp with a small corner crease at bottom left and the cover with toning.

Provenance: Ex Caspary, Johnstone, Hall, Hahn
Certificates: PF 395497
References: The First Philadelphia Typeset Carrier Adhesive Stamps 7LB1 to 7LB9 By Larry Lyons (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:1,500 to 2,500US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12040

7LB8

U.S.P.O. PAID, 7LB8, 1c Black on Vermilion, Large Top Margin and Trace of Frameline on 1850 Folded Letter
Only 23 Reported Covers

Included in the The First Philadelphia Typeset Carrier Adhesive Stamps 7LB1 to 7LB9 Census By Larry Lyons 1850 folded letter addressed to Cross Roads, Pennsylvania, with blue P "Philada. Pa. 5 cts. Feb. 11" integral-rate circular datestamp. The stamp showing diagonal creases at bottom left; the letter has toning, creases, and a small edge tear. Otherwise fine.

Provenance: Ex Golden, Johnstone, Green, Gibson
Certificates: PF 0395498
References: The First Philadelphia Typeset Carrier Adhesive Stamps 7LB1 to 7LB9 By Larry Lyons (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:1,000 to 1,250US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM

12041

7LB11

U.S.P.O Paid, 1c Gold on Black Glazed, 7LB11, Tied by Numeral "2" in Double Circle, Drop Rate Cancel, on 1851 Folded Letter
Very Fine, Extremely Rare and Only Example Tied by Drop-Rate Marking

Included in the The Philadelphia Carrier Sausage Adhesives 7LB11 to 7LB13 Census By Larry Lyons Folded letter dated April 22, 1851, addressed to Gustavius Remat at 183 N. 6th St. The stamp with a pre-usage horizontal crease which breaks the paper. This is the Only Example recorded in the census to be tied by the drop rate marking.

Provenance: Ex Hall, Ackerman
References: The Philadelphia Carrier Sausage Adhesives 7LB11 to 7LB13 By Larry Lyons (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:500 to 750US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-18, 12:00 PM