United States and Confederate States Postal History continued...

**Fancy Cancellations Featuring the Dr. Robertson Collection, cont. continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1512		Corry Pa. Fancy Cancellations. The balance of Dr. Robertson's collection and exhibit, comprising 40 covers and two stamps mounted on pages, includes several pre-1866 covers with stamps cancelled by datestamp or standard killers, the "fancy" period begins with an Unusual Circle of Tiny Wedges in 8-Point Star, numerous examples of Eagle & Shield (different types with 6, 4 and 3-bar shield), Woman in Headdress on 3c Pink entire, "Happy" Pumpkin, "Scared" Pumpkin, Pumpkin with Triangular Nose, and Piggy off cover (No. 147), some of the strikes are from very worn devices (shown in that form for study purposes), some of the stamps and covers are in faulty condition (if they weren't, they'd be individual lots), but there are many collectible and scarce items in this group, of great value to the collector who wishes to buy, cherry pick and sell off unwanted duplicates -- likewise of great value to the reseller who needs this scarce material to meet the great demand for fancy cancels Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1513		3c Ultramarine (114). Cancelled by socked-on-the-nose strike of "Walking Dog" fancy cancel of Lansing Mich., short perfs, Extremely Fine strike of this rare pictorial cancel (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
1514		2c Brown (113). Cancelled by socked-on-the-nose strike of "Walking Dog" fancy cancel of Lansing Mich., corner creases, Extremely Fine strike of this rare pictorial cancel, ex Eno (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
1515	FC	3c Ultramarine (114). Radiant color on bright paper, cancelled by bold strike of Pumpkin Face fancy cancel, Very Fine strike of this marvelous smiling pumpkin face, ex Eubanks (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
1516		3c Ultramarine (114). Bright shade, tied by Holly Sprig fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff L-4), "Waterbury Ct. Apr. 4" (1870) circular datestamp on cover to Aiken S.C., from the Reverend Anderson correspondence, stamp has short corner perf EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE WATERBURY HOLLY SPRIG FANCY CANCEL ON COVER. THIS IS ONE OF THE TWO FINEST STRIKES WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. This cancel shows all of the intricate details of Postmaster John W. Hill's carving, the only Holly Sprig design he created. Ex Knapp (lot label and tracing affixed) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
1517		3c Ultramarine (114). Bright color, tied by bold strike of Holly Sprig fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff L-4), bold "Waterbury Ct. Jul. 26" circular datestamp to Washington Conn., barely reduced at left, purple 1870 docketing, stamp with small pre-use tear at right and few lightly toned perf tips from gum, still a Very Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, ex Eubanks, with 2001 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
1518		3c Ultramarine (114). Bright color from a dry print, tied by clear strike of Leaf cancel, "Waterbury Ct. Apr. 25" (1870) circular datestamp on cover to Washington D.C., neat "Carrier Apr. 26" backstamp, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine strike, ex Mack (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
1519		3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color and detailed impression, tied by bold strike of "W" fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff K-13), neat "Waterbury Ct. Jan. 3" (1870) circular datestamp on cover to Baltimore Md., slightly reduced at left, stamp with few trivial toned perf tips not mentioned on accompanying certificate, still a Very Fine strike of this Waterbury initial fancy cancel, only five different initials were carved by Postmaster John Hill and were typically used to denote favoritism (a "G" was used for President Garfield and an "H" was carved for President Hayes), ex Eubanks, with 1990 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1520		3c Ultramarine (114). Tied by bold strike of Blue Bird fancy cancel and matching "Rockford Ill. Aug. 25" circular datestamp on cover to Springfield Ill., stamp has corner torn off and lightened stain, cover slightly reduced at top and part of flap missing, Very Fine strike of this scarce cancel, ex Kuphal (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1521		10c Yellow (116). Unusually choice centering, tied by Apple fancy cancel, "Murfreesborough Tenn. Sep. 30" circular datestamp on orange cover to Wurttemberg, Germany, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Oct. 5" datestamp, endorsement indicates sent via Belgium and England, some overall soiling, Very Fine, any pictorial fancy cancellation is very rare on the 10c 1869, this Murfreesboro Apple (during apple-picking season) is a great rarity in and of itself, ex Knapp (lot label affixed) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
1522		3c Green (158). Three, left stamp s.e. at left, tied by two bold strikes of New York Foreign Mail Star cancel (Weiss ST-MP4), red "New York Paid Sep. 1" (1874) circular datestamp on cover to Paris, France, blue Paris circular datestamp, red boxed "PD" also ties one stamp, addressed to a forwarder and docketed at left "St. Petersburg", missing part of top flap, Very Fine 9c rate cover, carried aboard the Guion Line's Wisconsin, ex Albert and Andromeda (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 750-1,000 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

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