Dr. Vernon Morris "Fighting the Fed in Philadelphia: 1835-68" Exhibit continued...
1861 Demonetization continued...
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 (Carrier Fee) Philadelphia, Pa, Sep 9, 1861. Cds with matching grid cancels tying 1¢ blue, type I (18) and 3¢ rose (65) on "The Union & Constitution" Flag red and blue
patriotic design cover to Howard Pa., Extremely Fine and choice, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE DEMONETIZED USAGE OF THE 1¢ 1857 ISSUE TO PREPAY THE CARRIER FEE.
If old stamps were
used to prepay the 1¢ carrier fee, demonetization did not apply as shown by the usage here. (Image1) |
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 U.S.P.O. Dispatch Phila., Dec 3, 8 AM. Bold strike of octagon datestamp ties 1¢ blue (24) interesting plate flaw at bottom, intense shade, second bold strike adjacent on cover to local Philadelphia street
address, docketing on back dated 1861, which indicates late acceptance of 1¢ 1857 Issue by Philadelphia carrier department, Extremely Fine and unusual demonetized carrier use, ex-Golden, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Estimate;
$300 - 400. (Image1) |
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
Octagon Datestamps
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 U.S.P.O. Dispatch Phila., Jan 5, 5 PM. Octagonal carrier datestamp ties 1¢ blue (63), additional strike at top right, on locally addressed Philadelphia buff cover with Leeds Patent Ventilator Co. black
cameo corner card with illustration of chimney ventilator, address in corner card crossed out; slightly reduced at top, 1¢ large tear at lower right, Very Fine appearance, a spectacular cameo design.
Estimate; $1,000
- 1,500.
The "U.S.P.O. DESPATCH, PHILA." octagon datestamp has been recorded from January 6th 1861 until April 9th 1862 at the main Philadelphia post office only. It was not used at any of the four Sub-Posts. (Image1) |
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 U.S.P.O. Dispatch Phila., Feb 6, 8 AM. Octagon datestamp ties 1¢ blue (63), second bold strike adjacent on light buff cover with blue "Freight Station Penna Rail Road" shield cameo corner card to
local Philadelphia street address, receipt "Recd Feby 6th 1862" docketing, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) |
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 U.S. Penny Mail, Phila. Pa., C, Jun 3, 5½PM. Octagon datestamp ties 1¢ blue (63), used with 3¢ rose (65), both tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Jun 3, 1863" cds on cover with multicolor patriotic
labels to Columbia Pa., small shield label also tied by Penny Mail datestamp; 3¢ with pre-printing paper fold and faulty, Fine and attractive carrier patriotic use, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
The
1¢ stamp pays the carrier fee and the 3¢ the domestic letter rate. Illustrated in "The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-1867" by Don Evans on page 287, fig. 14-56. (Image1) |
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 U.S. Penny Mail, Phila. Pa., A, Apr 11, 10½AM. Octagon datestamp cancels 1¢ blue (U19) on buff entire and additional sharp strike at top center to local Philadelphia street address; reduced slightly at
top with partial flap, Very Fine and clear strike of the U.S. Penny Mail datestamp, with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
The "U.S. PENNY MAIL, PHILA. PA" handstamp was reserved for branch offices and has
been recorded from Summer 1861 until beyond July 1, 1863. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 U.S. Penny Mail, Phila. Pa., A, Jun 11, PM. Fine strike of octagon datestamp ties 1¢ blue (63) on reverse of orange buff cover to local Philadelphia street address with blue "Joseph Maples, Sculptor &
Marble Cutter" cameo corner card illustrated with a large monument, additional strike of U.S. Penny Mail octagon datestamp on front; toning on reverse, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
1861 Issue Carrier Usages
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 (Carrier Fee) Philadelphia Pa., Apr 16, 1862. Cds ties 1¢ blue (63) block of four on cover to Baltimore Md.; small perf flaws at top not mentioned on certificate, Very Fine, with 2000 P.F.
certificate.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
THE ONLY RECORDED USE OF A 1¢ 1861 ISSUE BLOCK OF FOUR PAYING THE 3¢ LETTER RATE PLUS 1¢ CARRIER FEE. (Image1) |
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 U.S. Penny Mail, Phila. Pa., C, Oct 9. Octagon stationer carrier datestamp on reverse of cover with red and blue patriotic "Our Army and Navy Forever!" design on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and
3¢ rose (65) tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 9, 1862" cds to Boston Mass., design repeated in blue inside with some paper removed to show; light overall toning, F.-V.F., with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Estimate;
$200 - 300.
Station "C" origin is confirmed by the Penny Mail octagon backstamp was in the Northwestern District, located in Spring Garden. Illustrated in "The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-1867" by Don Evans on
page 285, fig. 14-51. (Image1) |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Carrier Fee) Philadelphia Pa, Nov 11, 1861. Sharp bold strike of cds ties 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65) on cover to New York N.Y. with red and blue Volunteer Refreshment Saloon
and Hospital patriotic design showing hospital building, soldiers and civilians in front; light crease affects both stamps, 3¢ tiny tear, Very Fine and stunning use, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE PATRIOTIC DESIGN AND A DESIRABLE COMBINATION USE WITH THE CARRIER FEE PREPAID BY THE 1¢ 1861 ISSUE.
During the Civil War, there were several patriotic cover designs that advertised volunteer
"hospitals" in Philadelphia, where troops passing through could be refreshed with meals, beds, and wound care. (Image1) |
Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1863 Free Carrier Mails
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 Philadelphia Pa. Jul 1, 1863. Cds duplexed with circular bar cancel ties 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65) on cover to New York City, reverse with partial strike of "U.S. Penny Mail, Phila.
Pa., C, Jul 1" octagonal carrier backstamp on the first day of free carrier service, Very Fine, ex-Knapp, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE FIRST DAY OF FREE CARRIER SERVICE USE SHOWING THE
CONFUSION OF POSTAL PATRONS.
Effective July 1, 1863, the "to the mails" carrier service was free, and only 3¢ postage was necessary. The sender mistakenly paid the extra 1¢ for carrier service on the usage here. (Image1) |
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Philadelphia Pa. Jul 13, 1863. Cds duplexed with circular bar cancel ties 1¢ blue (63) and 2¢ black (63) on cover with red and blue Star and Shield patriotic design to Gergers Mills
Pa., reverse with sharp strike of "U.S. Penny Mail, Phila. Pa., C, Jul 13, 11½AM" octagonal station carrier datestamp; reduced at right and lightly cleaned, Very Fine appearance, An attractive and scarce Black Jack
patriotic use.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1) |
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Philadelphia Pa. Jul 15, 1863. Cds ties 1¢ blue (63) horizontal pair with left selvage, on "Women's Penn'a. Branch, United States Sanitary Commission" corner card cover to local street address;
faint toning at sides, Very Fine use at the new 2¢ local carrier rate, with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Philada. Pa. Post Office, Jun 23 '64, 1st. Cds cancels unsealed 2¢ black (U46) entire addressed to local Philadelphia address, with Great Central Fair illustrated battlefield scene with fallen
soldier in black, return address imprint at side, sharp "Great Central Fair, June 23, 1864" cds clearly struck at lower left, Extremely Fine, ex-Dr. Martin, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
THE FINEST OF ONLY THREE RECORDED BLACK JACK ENTIRES WITH THE GREAT CENTRAL FAIR POSTMARK.
Each of the three recorded entires is addressed in the same hand to different local residents (see Kantor book, Fig. 138). (Image1) |
Est. $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Philada. Pa. Post Office, Apr 12 '64, 1st. Clear strike of cds ties 1¢ blue (63), s.e. at top and with part of adjoining stamp at bottom, on red Great Central Sanitary Fair illustrated cover to local
Philadelphia street address, with original printed enclosure of a Resolution of the Executive Committee, Very Fine and choice, ex-Lebow, with 1985 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A BEAUTIFUL RED GREAT CENTRAL
SANITARY FAIR ILLUSTRATED COVER, ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE 1¢ 1861 ISSUE FRANKING PREPAYING THE 1¢ PRINTED MATTER CARRIER RATE.
Illustrated in "The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-1867" by Don Evans on page 290,
fig. 14-60. (Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Philada. Pa. Post Office, Apr 4 '64, 3rd. Double-circle local delivery datestamp ties 2¢ black (73), perf flaws, with additional clear strike of cds adjacent on cover with Great Central Fair for the Sanitary
Commission black illustrated imprint showing battlefield scene, addressed to the Soldier's Reading Room, Satterlee Hospital, West Philadelphia, enclosed letter reads "…Mrs. G.W. Harris begs to inform Miss Jones of her
appointment to the Committee of Hospitals, & collecting work from Invalid Soldiers & Sailors, for the Central Fair…"; some edge wear and hint of toning, F.-V.F., with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Satterlee General Hospital, which existed from 1862 to 1865 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the largest Union Army hospital during the Civil War. In the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, thousands of Union soldiers and Confederate
prisoners were treated at Satterlee. (Image1) |
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Philada. Pa. Post Office, Sep 1 '66, 1st. Double-circle local delivery datestamp with circle of wedge fancy cancel ties 2¢ black (73) on cover with red The Adams Express Co. cameo corner card to local
Philadelphia address, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
The 2¢ general issue stamp satisfied the new federal drop rate for "city mail." By 1864 Philadelphia delivered city mail four times a day,
specified in the circular datestamp. Despite more frequent service, the government was still no match for the hourly deliveries by Bloods Penny Post many years earlier. (Image1) |
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Philada. Pa. Post Office, Jan 31. City delivery cds on National Union Club cover with enormous full-face portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in uniform, Rea Sharp imprint, bearing 2¢ black (73) cancelled by
quartered cork to local street address, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, ex-Walcott (with notation that he paid $100 for it, which was before 1935), with 2000 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS SPECTACULAR ULYSSES S. GRANT PATRIOTIC COVER, ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH A BLACK JACK FRANKING. (Image1) |
Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Philada. Pa. Post Office, May 22 '67, 3rd. Double-circle local delivery datestamp on grid stationery cover bearing 2¢ black (73) and 3¢ rose (65), tied by fancy geometrics cancels to
local Philadelphia street address, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2001 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Much has been incorrectly written in the literature about the "Overpaid Drop Letter". The lower example
is a true "Overpaid Drop Letter." The sender apparently had no knowledge of the recipient's probable new location. A 2 cent postage stamp satisfied city mail for the known and probable old address. A 3 cent postage stamp may have been
needlessly applied for conceivably transportation to another post office, if necessary, for intercity postage. This must have been a most important letter to Miss Laura E. Cook for the sender to cover both possibilities. (Image1) |
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Philadelphia "Carrier, Dec 26. 5th". Cds duplexed with cork cancel ties 2¢ black, F. Grill (93) horizontal pair, left stamp nicked at left, on locally address Philadelphia, Pa. cover with red brown
illustrated "The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States" ad with text on reverse; minor edge restoration, partial backflap, Fine appearance, with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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