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**Fancy Cancellations Featuring the Dr. Robertson Collection, cont. continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1501		3c Rose (65). Three, each with clear strike of Corry Pa. Eagle & Shield fancy cancel, different types with 6, 5 and 4 bars in shield, small flaws, choice strikes (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1502		3c Red, F. Grill (94). Wide s.e. at right, tied by bold strike of Eagle & Shield fancy cancel on piece with "Corry Pa. Jul. 27" circular datestamp, 3-bar shield, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
1503		3c Ultramarine (114). Horizontal pair mostly separated, two strikes of Corry Pa. Eagle & Shield fancy cancel, 3-bar shield, clear strike on one, Fine-Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
1504		3c Rose (65). Few short perfs, tied by Eagle & Shield fancy cancel, 6-bar shield, with "Corry Pa. Oct. 22" circular datestamp on buff cover to Youngsville Pa., 1866 enclosure, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, this version of the Eagle & Shield is much scarcer than the later and smaller types (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
1505		3c Rose (65). Bold strike of Eagle & Shield fancy cancel, 5-bar shield (worn state), "Corry Pa. Aug. 12" circular datestamp on buff cover to Detroit Mich., stamp has tiny corner crease, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1506		3c Rose, E. Grill (88). Deep shade, tied by perfect bold strike of Eagle & Shield fancy cancel, 3-bar type, with "Corry Pa. Jun. 23" circular datestamp on buff cover to Lewisburg Pa., Extremely Fine, this smaller Eagle & Shield cancel was in use for a long period of time, thus it is more common than the others -- however, this is an early strike showing little wear and incredibly sharp detail, and this superb cover should not be confused with the average example (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1507		3c Green (147). Tied by bold strike of Eagle & Shield fancy cancel, 3-bar shield, "Corry Pa. Jul. 20" (1870) circular datestamp on buff cover to Youngsville Pa. with M. O. Olds water pump manufacturer's illustrated corner card, also illustrated on back, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, exceptionally clear strike of the Corry Eagle & Shield (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1508		3c Green (147). Two, tied by double strike of Eagle & Shield fancy cancel, 3-bar shield, with "Corry Pa. Aug. 29" (1870) circular datestamp on cover addressed in violet to Woodburn, Canada, transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine, unusual example of the Eagle & Shield, ex Newbury and Braus (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
1509		3c Green (147). Tied by clear strike of One-Hump Camel fancy cancel, lightly struck "Corry Pa. Apr. 24" (ca. 1871) circular datestamp on cover to Erie Pa., opening tears at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, this exceedingly rare Corry cancellation might be the only 19th Century American postal marking to depict a camel, we can only speculate as to what inspired Postmaster Foreman to carve a dromedary (had the circus passed through Corry?) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 750-1,000 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
1510		3c Green on White entire (U84). Cancelled by clear strike of Pig fancy cancel, "Corry Pa. Jul. 19" circular datestamp to Clymer N.Y., slightly reduced at left into printed return address, Extremely Fine strike, this is the first of three types of Piggy cancels used at Corry (this version has a long snout), with 2006 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 750-1,000 SOLD for $2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1511		3c Green (147). Cancelled by full clear strike of Pig fancy cancel, "Corry Pa. Sep. 13" circular datestamp on cover to Ashville N.Y., scattered soiled spots, Very Fine strike, this is one of three different Piggies used at Corry (short snout and fatter), all are rare (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction

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