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Cumming's City Post
Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
16109 55L3 imageCummings' City Post, 55L3, 2c Black on Yellow Glazed, Tied by "FREE" In Frame on Folded Letter, with "P.O. City Despatch Post" Datestamp
One of Only Two Recorded Covers Used in Conjunction with the P.O. City Despatch Marking

Figure 5, in Lyon's Article, "The City Despatch Post 1842 - 1852 Some New Perspectives" Folded letter locally addressed in New York City, with red "P.O. City Despatch Post Mar. 25, 4 O'Clock" circular datestamp clearly struck at far right. The stamp, tied by black framed “FREE”, has large margins to just touched and shows surface rubbing, but overall a very fine example of this scarce usage. One of only two recorded covers showing use of a Cummings' City Post adhesive in conjunction with the Post Office City Despatch markings, documenting the transition from Abraham Mead to Cummings & Wright. The dated postmark (March 25, 1847) proves that Cummings & Wright had assumed operation of the post by that time, following Mead’s brief tenure after purchasing it from the New York carrier department on November 30, 1846.

Provenance: Ex Geisler and “New Amsterdam”
Certificates: PF 473486
References: Figure 5, The City Despatch Post 1842 - 1852 Some New Perspectives By Larry Lyons (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:2,500 to 3,500US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-19, 11:00 AM
Cutting's Despatch Post
Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
16110 imageCutting's Despatch Post, Blue Green Oval Company Handstamp and Manuscript "2" on 1847 Folded Firemen's Benevolent Association Meeting Notice
Only Five Examples Reported



Provenance: Ex Golden, Petri
Certificates: PF 606261
References: A Local Mystery No More: The Only Known Unused Cutting’s Despatch Post Adhesive, Now Authenticated, to Surface in Auction by Americana Stamps(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:750 to 1,250US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-19, 11:00 AM
16111 Stamp 56L1 imageCutting's Despatch Post, 56L1, 2c Black on Vermilion, Unused
EXTREMLEY RARE, The ONLY Off-Cover Example

Only One other Known Cover. This is seldom offered, with the last sale 25 Years ago. Cutting's Despatch Post, Buffalo N.Y., 2c Black on Vermilion Glazed (56L1). Poor impression, large margins to clear at bottom, uncancelled, thinned, Fine appearance -- this is the mysterious second example of the Cutting's Despatch stamp, which is illustrated in Sloane's records and was mentioned in our description of the unique cover in the Golden sale (lot 1015) -- it was acquired from Charles J. Phillips in 1926 and has some details that match the on-cover example; however, we offer this stamp "as is" No Gum, Thinned.

Provenance: Ex Sloane, Hall, Charles J. Phillips
Certificates: PF 365975
References: A Local Mystery No More: The Only Known Unused Cutting’s Despatch Post Adhesive, Now Authenticated, to Surface in Auction, Private Local Posts in Buffalo, N. Y., By Pitt Petri(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:6,000 to 8,000US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-19, 11:00 AM
Douglas’ City Despatch
Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
17001 59L2 imageDouglas' City Despatch, 59L2, 2c Blue, Tied by Ornate Purple Company Handstamp on Local Cover


Certificates: PF 606260
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Estimate Range:300 to 500US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17002 59L3a, 157 imageDouglas' City Despatch, 59L3a, 1c Vermilion Imperforate, on Cover with #157 2c Brown
Remainder Which Did not Originate, Counterfeit "PAID"

1879 locally mailed cover with "Mar. 10/City Delivery/New York", manuscript "In haste". The #157 with a straight edge at right is original to this cover.

Certificates: PF 606259
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Estimate Range:100 to 150US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17003 59L4 imageDouglas City Dispatch, 1c Orange, 59L4, Tied by Purple Company Cancel on 1870 Local Cover
The cover reduced at left and with creases and stains. The stamp with one pulled perf at bottom.

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Estimate Range:300 to 500US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
Dupuy & Schenck
Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
17004 Stamp 60L1 imageDupuy & Schenck, 60L1, 1c Black on Glazed, Used, Manuscript Cancel
Light corner crease at bottom right.

Certificates: PF 610414
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Estimate Range:150 to 200US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17005 60L2 imageDupuy & Schenck, 60L2, 1c Black on Gray, Used on Piece with Red New York Integral Postmark
Small surface scuff and wrinkles. SCV $1,500 on cover tied by handstamp.

Certificates: PF 610103
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Estimate Range:400 to 600US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
Eagle City Post
Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
17006 imageEagle Post, Red "Specl. Messgr. from Eagle Post" 5c Type 8 Handstamp on Local Stampless Cover
Bold Strike

Striking red circular "SPEC'L MESS'GR / FROM / Eagle Post / 80 Chestnut St. / 5" handstamp (Type 8) on folded letter addressed to 335 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Certificates: PF 610025
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Estimate Range:300 to 400US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17007 61L4 imageEagle Post at Adam's Express, 61L4, 1c Blue on Bluish on 1850 Printed Circular with Red "Stait's Despatch Post at Adams Express Paid" Handstamp
Conjunctive Use

The cover addressed to David S. Brown, for local delivery in Philadelphia. There exist several, similarly addressed local usages known from the same correspondence.

Certificates: PF 610035
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Estimate Range:300 to 400US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17008 imageEagle City Post/Adams Express, Red Handstamp on Piece
Extremely Rare

With hinge remnant.

Provenance: Ex Golden, Bowman
Certificates: PF 610105
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Estimate Range:750 to 1,000US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17009 imageEagle City Post at Adams' Express Office Label by Stait & Co.
The label reads, "This Communication was served with speed by the “Eagle City Post,” at Adams’ Express and the Telegraph offices. Letters, Circulars, &c., distributed promptly. A special messenger always ready. Your patronage is solicited, STAIT & CO." With paper adherence at back, creases and toning.

Certificates: PF 610104
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Estimate Range:400 to 500US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17010 Stamp 61L2 imageEagle City Post, 61L2, 2c Black Circle 46 Points (Type 2), Cut to Shape, Used
With Post's Name Crossed Out



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Estimate Range:100 to 200US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17011 Stamp 61L3 imageEagle City Post, 61L3, 1c Red on Bluish, Unused
Sound

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Estimate Range:250 to 300US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17012 Stamp 61L4 imageEagle City Post, 61L4, 1c Blue on Bluish, Unused
Sound

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Estimate Range:200 to 250US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
Essex Letter Express
Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
17013 Stamp 65L1 imageEssex Letter Express, 65L1, 2c Black on Red, Unused, OG
Very Few Copies with Original Gum

Original gum. Previously hinged with diagonal crease and small surface scuff at top left.

Certificates: PF 490623
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Estimate Range:500 to 600US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
Floyd's Penny Post
Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
17014 Stamp 68L1 imageFloyd's Penny Post, 68L1, 1c Blue, Used, Black Company Cancel
Tiny corner tear at top right.

Certificates: PF 610415
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Estimate Range:80 to 100US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17015 Stamp 68L1 imageFloyd's Penny Post, 68L1, 1c Blue, Used with "Floyd's Penny Post Chicago" Handstamp


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Estimate Range:70 to 100US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17016 68L1 imageFloyd's Penny Post, 68L1, 1c Blue, Used, Pair with "Floyd's Penny Post" Sunburst Handstamp on Piece


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Estimate Range:300 to 350US$

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM
17017 68L1, 65 imageFloyd's Penny Post, 68L1, 1c Blue Tied by Black Company Handstamp with #65 3c Rose on Cover to St. Louis
Very Fine and Attractive To-The-Mails Usage

Included as One of Only 13 Covers, in the Blue 68L1 adhesives on Letters Taken to the Mails Census Floyd’s Penny Post 1c Blue (68L1) with margins close to just in at right, tied by blue circular "Floyd’s Penny Post, Chicago" handstamp on cover to St. Louis, Mo., in combination with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by blue Chicago duplex. Manuscript notation at top reads: “Keep this envelope. Find out what Penny Post means.”

Certificates: PF 606242
References: Floyd's Penny Post By Larry Lyons (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6)

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

CLOSED
Closing..Jul-20, 11:00 AM

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