**Autographs & Free Franks**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
9001			James A. Farley, 1937-1939, as postmaster general, 13 invitation sized first day covers for Scott Nos. 795, 796, 798-801, 806, 807, 835-838, & C23, each with "The Postmaster General Washington / Official Business" embossed corner cards and TLS signed in either green (5) or black (8) on PMG embossed letterhead, also includes FDC of No. 857 (no letter) and TLS by Farley to the recipient apologizing for not replying to his invitation in time, all to the same addressee, and a 3 x 5 inch piece with "The Postmaster General" printed at top and signed in black, Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)	Suggested Bid $320 Currently Opening at...$160.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9002		walker	Confederate Field Telegram from Brig. Genl. LeRoy Pope Walker, CSA first Secretary of War, 5¼ x 7¾ written in bold and well preserved pencil in clerical hand, datelined "Tuscumbia (Ala.), Mch. 13th, 1862, To Brig. Gen. (Daniel) Ruggles, Corinth, Miss. and reads, "I have a first-rate rifled six pounder gun with carriage - is without wheels. Could you send me any." reverse with docketing in blue and violet crayon-pencil and 4 old paper hinge strips where apparently mounted in a Confederate letter-book of received messages, this numbered "53/100.", ex Lee Maxfield Collection (Cohasco auction sale #31; lot card accompanies). The Ruggles telegrams, which emerged in the 1970s, are believed to have been acquired by Thomas J. Madigan, a prominent New York dealer of the 1920s and ‘30s & author of "Word Shadows of the Great" (1930) which explores the fascinating world of autograph collecting, delving into its history, psychological aspects, and emotional connections. (Image)	Suggested Bid $150 Currently Opening at...$76.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM

Ephemera & Collectibles

**Ephemera & Collectibles**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
9003			Family postal history 1857-1865, about 30 envelopes (a few with contents) related to the Eager and Marsh families; legal document recording the marriage of Samuel Eager and Clara Marsh in 1857, a marriage certificate issued in St Louis, a pair of copies from Daguerreotype (and three other period family photos); and about 30 envelopes from stampless folded letters to Wisconsin Territory, St Louis, Sandusky, Rochester, and other family homes; family postal history at its finest, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)	Suggested Bid $300 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9004			Wells Fargo & Co., 1915 Shipper's Prepaid Receipt Book, August 25 to November 22, contains 31 receipts mostly from E.V. Rodden & Co. of Chicago and with #R196 (mostly 1 but up to 3 examples per receipt) affixed and tied by company handstamp "E.V.R. (date) & Co." on 29 receipts, most receipts with private violet handstamp "not exceeding $50.00 (Jewelry)", and sent to a variety of mostly women in the midwest and west; staples removed (and certainly some receipts), Fine to Very Fine and scarce. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $150 Currently Opening at...$76.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9005		unknown. polynesia or islands of pacific	Unknown, Polynesia or Islands of the Pacific, engraved drawing published 1840 and double matted showing Mariana, Palos, Marshall, Galapagos, Sandwich, Samoa, Tongo, Fiji, Tahiti, Salomon, Pitcairn, and others; lovely. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.2 lbs. (Image)	Suggested Bid $200 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM

Deltiology (Picture Post Cards)

**Deltiology (Picture Post Cards)**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
9006			United States, Pretty as a picture postcards 1907-1985, about 1,600 mostly used picture postcards in three WELL past their prime shoe boxes; about half are turn of the century with 1¢ frankings, a few undivided backs, and perhaps a quarter are modern; outdoor scenes, buildings, Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and other subjects; condition varies, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 21 lbs. (Image)	Suggested Bid $160 Currently Opening at...$80.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM

United States

**Essays, Trial Colors & Proofs**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
9007	P	16T44TC5a	Western Union Telegraph Co., 1913, orange & dark blue, trial color plate proofs on bond (Scott 16T44TC5b, 16T44TC5c), each with full top selvage, listed but unpriced in Scott; Scott notes 6 colors, the others are deep rose, slate green, rose lake and sepia. (Image)	Suggested Bid $80 Currently Opening at...$40.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9008	P	35P3	1859, 10¢ green, type V, plate proof on India paper (Scott 35P3), wide margin at left, full top and right, just touching at bottom, strong color and impression, Very Fine. Scott $1,250. (Image)	Suggested Bid $250 Currently Opening at...$125.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9009	P	71P1	1861, 30¢ orange, large die proof on India paper, Specimen overprint, from Salesman's sample book (Scott 71P1 var), 42 x 51mm, Very Fine, These usually command a premium. Scott $500 for normal. (Image)	Suggested Bid $250 Currently Opening at...$125.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9010	P	147TC3c	1870, 3¢ red brown, N.B.N.C. printing, trial color plate proof on India paper (Scott 147TC3c), two blocks of 4, one with sheet margin at left and the other with wide full top selvage, both with full to large margins other 3 sides, fresh color and bright white paper; top block with vertical crease between stamps, Very Fine duo. Scott $2,300. (Image)	Suggested Bid $300 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9011	P	166TC2b	1873, 90¢ black, C.B.N.C. printing, "Goodall" trial color small die proof (Scott 166TC2b), 33 x 36mm, lovely charcoal shade and detailed impression with complete rope, Very Fine. Scott $600. (Image)	Suggested Bid $200 Currently Opening at...$100.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9012	P	237P1	1893, 10¢ Columbian, large die proof, die sunk on card (Scott 237P1), 74 x 63mm India die-sunk on 215 x 141mm gilt-edged page from sample book with linen hinge still attached; the proof in exquisite color and clarity with die number "C-267" and American Bank Note Company imprint below, Very Fine. Scott $900. (Image)	Suggested Bid $250 Currently Opening at...$125.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9013	E	290-E4	1898, 10¢ Trans-Miss. bicolor essay, dull dusky violet blue frame with black vignette (Scott 290-E4), die on India, die sunk on card, lovely and crisp, on 62 x 51mm India die-sunk on 190 x 135mm card; light edge wear or toning to card, the proof pristine, Very Fine. Scott $750. (Image)	Suggested Bid $300 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9014	P	E1P1	Special Delivery, 1885, 10¢ blue, large die proof on India paper (Scott E1P1), near-pristine with bold color, die number "C-140" and American Bank Note Company imprint below, on 76 x 58mm India die-sunk on 217 x 139mm card, Very Fine, a lovely example. Scott $600. (Image)	Suggested Bid $300 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9015	P	J32P4	Postage Due, 1894, 2¢ deep claret, plate proof on card (Scott J32P4), block of 4, absolutely huge even margins, rich color on strong bright white paper, Extremely Fine. Scott $900. (Image)	Suggested Bid $250 Currently Opening at...$125.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9016	P	OX11P1	Official Seal, 1900, red brown, hybrid die proof, block sunk on card (Scott OX11P1), 47 x 33mm on 84mm x 64mm card, intense color, Very Fine only exists as an India plate proof, block sunk on reduced card. Scott $1,750. (Image)	Suggested Bid $300 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9017	P	OXF1P1a	Official Seal - Registry, 1872, green, large die proof on wove paper (Scott OXF1P1a), Very Fine and extremely rare. Scott $850. (Image)	Suggested Bid $300 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9018	P	R95TC4a	Revenue, 1862, First Issue, $10 Mortgage, yellow green, trial color plate proof on thin card (Scott R95TC4a), exceptionally wide margins at bottom and right, full to large margins left and top, Extremely Fine, listed but unpriced in Scott, Stamp Auction Network has sold exactly 2 other examples, both ex Zerbonia (Dec. 2005 auction). (Image)	Suggested Bid $160 Currently Opening at...$80.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9019	TC	R135TC var.	Documentary, 1871, Third Issue, 2¢ dark orange & black on thick gray imperf silk paper (Scott R135TC var), stamp sized with three full margins but just into at bottom, Fine, unlisted in Scott, with 2009 Weiss certificate. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $160 Currently Opening at...$80.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM

**Postmasters’ Provisionals**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
9020		10X2	Providence, R.I., 1846, 10¢ gray black (Scott 10X2), unused without gum; pinhole, Extremely Fine. Scott $700. (Image)	Suggested Bid $175 Currently Opening at...$88.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM

**1847 Issue**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
9021		1	1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), 3 ample to large margins, close at left, tied by red square grid cancel with red "New-York Feb. 12" circular datestamp, on undated folded letter to Roger Sherman II (a son of THE Roger Sherman) written by Roger II's son Edward, the other sheet has been removed but the paper has a clear "1849" watermark, Very Fine. Scott $500. (Image)	Suggested Bid $200 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9022		1	1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), full to large margins all around, barely tied by faint red cancel, red "Albany N.Y. Dec 21" circular datestamp, on blue folded letter sheet to Bath N.H.; central vertical file fold, Choice Very Fine stamp. Scott $500. (Image)	Suggested Bid $250 Currently Opening at...$230.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9023		1	1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), ample to full margins all around, tied by one of two strikes of red "Petersburg Va. May 21 5 cts" integral rate circular datestamp on blue folded letter sheet to Richmond VA, 1850 docketing; central vertical file fold, Choice Very Fine stamp, with 2007 A.P.E.X. certificate. Scott $500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $250 Currently Opening at...$140.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9024		1	1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), with red Boston grid cancel & pen cancel, Fine. Scott $500. (Image)	Suggested Bid $150 Currently Opening at...$110.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9025	O	1	1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), three large margins, ample to close at bottom, lovely color and a beautiful strike of a red 7-bar grid cancel on pretty blued paper, Very Fine. Scott $425. (Image)	Suggested Bid $250 Currently Opening at...$140.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9026		2	1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), close to full margins all around and deep dark color, tied by red square grid cancel with red "New-York Mar. 31" circular datestamp, on 1851 folded letter to Charles Perkins in Rochester N.Y., central vertical file fold, Very Fine. (Image)	Suggested Bid $400 Currently Opening at...$360.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9027	O	2	1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), large margins at top and left, full at bottom, ample to close at right, dark shade and strong impression, red "PAID" at bottom and 2 small manuscript overlapping "x" cancels, Very Fine, a handsome stamp, with 2001 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $575. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $300 Currently Opening at...$255.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9028	O	2	1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), blue cancel; light crease, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1999 A.P.E.X. certificate. Scott $900. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $350 Currently Opening at...$310.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM

**1875 Reproductions of the 1847 Issue**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
9029	P	3P4-4P4	1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢ to 10¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 3P4-4P4), each Post Office fresh with strong color and clean detail, four-margined and sound, Very Fine. (Image)	Suggested Bid $200 Currently Opening at...$115.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM

**1851 Issue**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
9030	O	7	1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), a gorgeous stamp with deep, bold color and full margins showing complete ornamentation; blue town (appears to be New-York) postmark, Extremely Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $275. Scott $148. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $275 Currently Opening at...$150.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9031	O	9	1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 9), a stamp bordering on the jumbo, with solid color and crisp detail; blue town postmark face-free and unobtrusive, Extremely Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. SMQ XF 90; $200. Scott $105. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $200 Currently Opening at...$160.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9032	O	10A	1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 10A), absolutely captivating example with the richest color fathomable, plus superior centering and town cancel, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2026 P.F. certificate graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $235. Scott $160. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $225 Currently Opening at...$130.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9033	O	11A var.	1852, 3¢ pale yellowish rose red, type II (Scott 11A var.), clean example in alluring color, margins close but clear all around, with faint town postmark (submitted as ultramarine, cert silent, appears black to our eye), Fine to Very Fine, a very rare shade, with 2025 P.F. certificate. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $76 Currently Opening at...$92.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9034	O	12	1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), large margin at right, full and even margins other 3 sides, circular datestamp cancel. deep rich color on brilliant white paper, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $750. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $350 Currently Opening at...$175.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9035	O	12	1856, 5¢ red brown (Scott 12), clean with bold color and clear margins all around, black circular grid cancel; corner crease at upper right, otherwise Very Fine, with 2026 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $750. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $300 Currently Opening at...$155.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9036	O	13	1855, 10¢ green, type I (Scott 13), large margins at top and right, full at left, just touched at bottom, stunning deep shade, well struck New York Ocean Mail circular datestamp, Very Fine, with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott $750. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $300 Currently Opening at...$165.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9037	O	15	1855, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 15), light cancel, Very Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott $145. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $105 Currently Opening at...$62.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM

**1857 Issue**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
9038	O	18	1861, 1¢ blue, type I (Scott 18), sound with strong color and clean impression, bold New York town postmarks, Fine to Very Fine, with 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott $500. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $200 Currently Opening at...$110.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9039	O	23	1857, 1¢ blue, type IV (Scott 23), position 67L1L, recut once at top, rich color, very lightly canceled, bright white paper, Very Fine, with 2006 A.P.E.X. certificate. Scott $575. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $350 Currently Opening at...$175.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM
9040		24	1857, 1¢ blue, type V (Scott 24), o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate graded VF 80. SMQ VF 80; $150. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Suggested Bid $150 Currently Opening at...$76.00 Closing..Apr-26, 09:00 PM

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