1847, 5¢ red brown.horizontal pair, large margins to slightly in at top with minor corner crease top right, canceled by manuscript and tied by two strikes of blue circular grid cancels, matching blue "Philada. Pa. '10' Nov 2" integral cds on cover to New London N.H.; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1; $1,150. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,150
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 13:53:52 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 241
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Four margins, tied by blue grid, matching "Syracuse N.Y. Aug 29" cds and "10" in circle rating handstamp on 1847 cover to London, England, endorsed "Pd to Boston" at top left, carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Boston Sep. 2nd to Liverpool arriving Sep. 13th, London (9.14) arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/" schilling due rating for 1s transatlantic packet fee; slightly toned, horizontal cover tear reinforced, Very Fine and attractive, with 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EYE-APPEALING 10¢ 1847 ISSUE TRANSATLANTIC USE TO GREAT BRITAIN. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 13:54:35 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 242
Symbol: Cat No: 2
1847, 10¢ black. Pos. 47R, full to large margins, tiny edge tear at top, tied by red square grid cancel, matching red "New-York, Mar 1" cds on gray 1848 folded cover to Toronto, Canada West, endorsed per "Falcon via New York" at bottom and care of N.Y. merchant crossed out, red "Queenston U.C. Mar 4, 1848" exchange cds and manuscript "4½" due rating at right, partial receiving backstamp; couple small cover edge tears at top, Very Fine appearance, a scarce 1847 issue cover sent via New York City to Canada. Scott No. 2; $1,900. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,900
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Aug-21-2023, 17:34:27 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 238
Symbol: (Cat No: 1
1847, 5¢ red brown. Rich color with mostly large margins except clear at bottom, tied by blue circular 13-bar grid cancel, matching blue "Brattleboro Vt., Sep 28" cds on 1847 cover front to Furstenau, Hannover, Germany, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston Oct. 1st to Liverpool arriving Oct. 16th, London manuscript "1/6" debit rating, Hannover black "England/über Bremen" two-line handstamp and red crayon "12" ggr restatement (1s6d) also ties stamp, manuscript "14gg 2d" rating at top right; 5¢ with vertical crease, a Very Fine use and scarce transatlantic use from Vermont,ex-Boyd, Meyer, with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A VERY EARLY USE OF THE 1847 ISSUE TO GERMANY.
The first U.S. steamship sailed in June 1847. During the retaliatory time period, the British charged sea postage on prepaid mail carried by U.S. ships. So to avoid the double payment, the sender specified "Engl. Steamer". The total postage paid by the sender and addressee was 45¢. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 13:52:45 EST
Sold For 3000
1851 Issue
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 260
Symbol: Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Full to huge margins, tied by "Sacramento City, Cal. Jul 10, 1860" cds on 10¢ pale green (U18a) buff Nesbitt entire to Whiting Vt., Very Fine double-weight use. Scott No. 14; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:05:56 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 261
Symbol: Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Large margins to barely clear, sharp impression, canceled by grid, red "New Orleans La., Sep 2" cdes on blue folded letter to Mexico City, Mexico, endorsed "p. S.S. Orizaba" at top left, sharp "Vera Cruz, 4 Setbre, 1855" oval and "4" reales due handstamp, fresh and Very Fine, with 1989 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 14; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:06:25 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 243
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Large margins, used with 3¢ brownish carmine (11A), each tied by circular grid cancel, red "New Orleans, apr 26" cds on blue 1852 folded letter to New York; 1¢ affected by file fold, otherwise Very Fine use showing prepayment of the 1¢ carrier fee. Scott No. 7; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 13:56:27 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 244
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Three Plate 1E singles, beautiful color and large margins to touched, two plated 83L1E, 85L1E, each canceled by circular grid, red "New Orleans, La. May 12" cds on 1852 folded letter to Waldsboro Me.; minor stamp tone spots at edges, still Very Fine and attractive Plate 1E use. Scott No. 7; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 13:56:58 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 245
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Horizontal pair, large margins, rich color, tied by "New Orleans La. Jun 15" cds on June 13th 1855 blue printed circular to Liverpool, England, green "Liverpool, America, JY 8, 55" arrival backstamp and bold "2" pence due handstamp, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 9; Estimate $400 - 600.
Prices Current (printed circulars) were sent from the U.S. at the newspaper rate of 2¢ with 2 pence to be collected in G.B. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 13:57:38 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 246
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Large margins, tied by "New Orleans, Nov 27" cds on blue printed circular to Roanne, France, blue "Printed Sheet, Circulaire Imprimee" framed handstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Dec. 5th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 16th, red Calais (12.24) entry cds with matching "15" centimes due handstamp, Roanne (12.27) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 13:58:44 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 247
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Two singles, used with 3¢ dull red (11A), all tied by two strikes of "Richmond Va., Sep 6, 1856" cds on blue 1856 folded letter to Halifax, Nova Scotia, endorsed "Per Steamer Niagara from Boston Sept 10, 1856" at upper left, flap with bold "Boston, Br. Pkt. 10 Sep" exchange cds and "Ud. States, Halifax, SP 12, 1856" arrival cds, matching "5" pence due handstamp for inland postage due; fold light affects middle stamp, otherwise Very Fine and attractive use to Halifax. Scott No. 9; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 13:59:24 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 248
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Pair and single, pos. 26-27R1L, 80R1L, large margins, tied by two strikes of "New-York, Mar 23" cds on cover to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 13:59:48 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 249
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Pos. 51R1L, left sheet margin single with huge margins clearly showing recuts at top and bottom from worn plate, tied by "New-York, May 20 1857" cds on buff cover to Somersworth N.H., Extremely Fine and choice stamp, signed Ashbrook with his notes on reverse. Scott No. 9; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:00:16 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 250
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Top sheet margin single with huge margins except touched at left, pretty color, neatly tied by circular grid cancel on local drop cover, an Extremely Fine gem use. Scott No. 9; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:01:02 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 251
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Large margins, sharp impression, tied by "Mobile Ala. Mar 16" cds on blue folded cover endorsed "p/c" prices current to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:01:45 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 252
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Large margins, clear impression, tied by "New Haven Con. Dec 5, 1856" on small light blue drop cover; edge tear at top, otherwise Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 9; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:02:17 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 253
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Pos. 64L1L, recut twice at top and once at bottom, large margins all around with a razor sharp impression, bright shade, tied by "Fredericksburg Va. Dec 7" cds on orange drop cover; small top edge tear, Very Fine use with a gem stamp, Chase notes on reverse. Scott No. 9; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:02:43 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 254
Symbol: Cat No: 10 var.
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I, "gash on shoulder" variety. Huge margins to slightly in at right, deep intense color, tied by blue circular grid cancel, matching "Frederick Md. Aug 2" cds on folded letter to Hagerstown Md., a Very Fine and attractive use. Scott No. 10 var.; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:03:07 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 256
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Pos. 41L2L, three lines recut in upper left triangle, tiny corner crease, tied by "Providence R.I., Jun 22" cds on cover to Boston Mass., "P.O. Department, Dead Letter Office, Nov 5, 1852" double-oval with blue ms. file number and dating along with large "P" filing letter for addressee's last name and "$2" notation, reverse with rare "Boston, 1 Oct 52" cds (Blake 652), accompanied by original letter sending funds for sale of four bottles of liniment; some paper nibbled at bottom left and reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F. and scarce Dead Letter Office use. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:03:59 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 257
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Sheet margin single, canceled by manuscript squiggle, red framed "Moringville P.O., Westchester Co. N.Y., June 20" county postmark with matching ms. date on cover to New York City; slight edge mend at top right and partial flap, 3¢ trivial corner crease in sheet margin, a Very Fine use,ex-Wagshal. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:04:20 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 258
Symbol: Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Horizontal pair, used with 1¢ blue (9), both margins to touched, canceled by matching circular grids, pair tied by red "New-York, Am. Pkt. apr 12" exchange cds on blue folded cover to Nantes, France, Calais (4.24) entry cds ties 1¢ with matching "8" decimes due handstamp, Very Fine use at the 21¢ American packet rate, most letters were sent at the less expensive British Packet rate, with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 14; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:04:57 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 259
Symbol: Cat No: 14
1855, 10¢ green, type II. Horizontal pair, large margins to touched at top, used 1¢ blue (9) bottom sheet margin single, tied by grid cancels, partial red "New.York, Am. Packet, Oct 3" exchange cds ties 10¢ pair, red London (10.15) transit backstamp, French entry cds and matching black "8" pence due handstmap; 1¢ trivial wrinkle in bottom sheet margin, Very Fine use sent via American Packet. Scott No. 14; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:05:32 EST
Sold For 425
1857 Issue
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 264
Symbol: Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II. Plate 2. Pretty color, tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Jul 22" cds on buff cover to local Baltimore street address; cover wrinkle, otherwise Very Fine, Ashbrook pencil "Plate 12, Type II" note. Scott No. 20; $340. US$0 (Image)
Scott $340
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:07:30 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 265
Symbol: Cat No: 23
1857, 1¢ blue, type IV. Upper right corner crease, tied by "New-York, Sep 26" cds on blue Sep. 26th 1857 printed circular to Haverhill Mass., F.-V.F. Scott No. 23; $1,000. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,000
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:08:02 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 266
Symbol: Cat No: 26
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Tied by NYFM circular grid, red "PAID ALL" straightline adjacent on 1861 New York wrapper to Switzerland at the 3¢ printed matter rate, carried by NGL Line New York from New York Aug. 3rd to Bremen arriivng aug. 20th, blue "America/über Bremen/Franco" three-line exchange, blue ms. rating, Frankfurt (8.20.1861) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 26; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A RARE WRAPPER VIA BREMEN MAILS TO SWITZERLAND AT THE 3¢ PRINTED MATTER RATE. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:08:36 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 267
Symbol: Cat No: 26 var.
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, quadruple plate flaw. Position 18L28. Rich color and strong impression clearly showing flaw, tied by grid cancel, matching partial "Albany N.Y. Aug 21, 1860" cds on cover to Hartford Conn.; flap tear, Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 26 var.; $2,000 as used off-cover.
AN ATTRACTIVE AND SCARCE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST DRAMATIC PLATE VARIETIES FOUND ON ANY 1851-57 3¢ STAMPS. US$0 (Image)
Scott $2,000 as used off-cover
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:09:03 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 268
Symbol: Cat No: 26A
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV. Vertical pair, each neatly canceled by criss-cross grids, matching sharp "Niles Mich. Jun 1, 1858" cds on folded letter to Bath N.Y., Very Fine and choice Type IV pair,Accompanied by Amonette note, ex-Klein. Scott No. 26A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:09:30 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 269
Symbol: Cat No: 26A
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV. Huge wide straddle-margin single, rich color, tied by bold "Nebraska City N.T., Feb 21" cds on orange cover with Platte Valley Bank embossed flap to Pacific City, Iowa, Very Fine and choice Nebraska Territorial use. Scott No. 26A; $200. US$0 (Image)
Scott $200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:10:10 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 270
Symbol: Cat No: 30A
1860, 5¢ brown, type II. Natural s.e. with full guideline at right, tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Jul 17" cds on 1860 blue folded letter to Amsterdam, Netherlands, red "New-York, Br. Pkt. Jul 18" exchange cds, red London (7.30) transit backstamp and ms. "1/" 1s debit rating, red Amsterdam (8.1) arrival backstamp and ms. "80" Dutch cents due rating, Very Fine. Scott No. 30A; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:10:56 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 271
Symbol: Cat No: 32
1857, 10¢ green, type II. Two singles, used with 1¢ blue (24), all scissor trimmed and tied by two strikes of blue "Cincinnati O. May 25l cds on 1860 blue folded cover to Milan, Italy, sharp red "New York 'Paid 18' May 29" credit exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Europa from Boston May 30th to Queenstown arriving Jun. 9th, French "Et. Unis Serv. Br. A.C." (6.11) transit cds and bold reddish "P.D." framed handstamp, Milano (6.14) arrival backstamp, a Very Fine and attractive use. Scott No. 32; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:11:22 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 272
Symbol: Cat No: 33
1857, 10¢ green, type III. Horizontal strip of three, used with 3¢ dull red (26), perfs trimmed at bottom, tied by magenta circular grids, "Hartford Ct. Mar 16, 1858" cds on cover to Shanghai, China red "New York, Br. Pkt, Mar 17" exchange backstamp and magenta "28" cent credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Mar. 17th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 29th, red London Paid (3.30) transit, Hong Kong (5.22) double-arc transit backstamp, Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 33; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE 33¢ RATE 1857 ISSUE USE TO SHANGHAI, CHINA. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:12:08 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 275
Symbol: Cat No: 36
1857, 12¢ black, plate I. Horizontal pair, some slightly trimmed perfs, tied by two bold strikes of NYFM circular open grids, red "New York '19' Oct 14" credit exchange cds on 1857 gray folded letter to London, England, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Arabia, bold red London Paid (10.26) arrival cds, pair with few scissor-trimmed perfs, F.-V.F. Scott No. 36; $850. US$0 (Image)
Scott $850
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:13:21 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 276
Symbol: Cat No: 36
1857, 12¢ black, plate I. Used with 3¢ dull red (26), each tied by partial "Richmond Va. Apr 15" cds on cover to Paris, France, red "New York 'Paid 12' Apr 17" credit exchange cds, French (4.30) entry cds with red "P.D." framed handstamp, F.-V.F. Scott No. 36; $475. US$0 (Image)
Scott $475
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:13:41 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 277
Symbol: Cat No: 36B
1859, 12¢ black, plate III. Rich color, used with 3¢ dull red (26), canceled by circular grids, matching sharp "Saint Paul, Min. Aug 25, 1860" cds on orange buff cover to Württemberg, Germany, red "N.York 'Paid 12' Brem. Pk., Sep 1" credit exchange cds, blue three-line "America/über Bremen/Franco" handstamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 36B; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:14:29 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 278
Symbol: Cat No: 37
1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Well centered, rich color, tied by grid cancel and "New York '19' Apr" exchange credit cds on 1861 cover to North Shields, Northumberland, Apr. 16th arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine and choice use. Scott No. 37; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:14:54 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 279
Symbol: Cat No: 37
1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Used with 3¢ dull red (26), tied by circular grid cancels, matching bold "Dover N.H. Apr 23" cds on 1861 cover to Antwerp, Belgium, red "Boston Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Apr 3" credit exchange cds, "Etats Unis par Ostende" (5.7.61) exchange backstamp with "Br. Packet" straightline and small black "PD" framed handstamp; reduced slightly at top with small opening tear and nick, otherwise Very Fine and scarce usage paying the 27¢ Belgian Closed Mail rate, with 1988 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 37; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:15:26 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 280
Symbol: (Cat No: 37
1860, 24¢ gray lilac. Two singles, rich vibrant color, tied by bold red circular grids, matching "N. York. Br. Pkt. '38' Sep 11" credit exchange cds on gray cover front to Dublin, Ireland, "Barclay & Livingston, New York" forwarders oval; mended fold split, Very Fine and pretty use. Scott No. 37; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:15:52 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 281
Symbol: Cat No: 38
1860, 30¢ orange. Intense color, used with 5¢ brown, type II (30A), tied by "Sacramento City Cal. Jan 31, 1861" cds on cover to Aabenraa, Denmark, red "New York Br. Pkt. Feb 27" exchange cds with matching red "12" cent credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Asia, red boxed "Aachen Franco" (3.12) datestamp, reverse with Hamburg (3.14.61) transit and Aabenraa (3.15) arrival cds; 30¢ small faults including diagonal crease, 5¢ straight edge at left, sealed cover tear at left, F.-V.F. Scott No. 38; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A RARE 1857 ISSUE USE TO DENMARK AT THE 35¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:16:26 EST
Sold For 600
1861 Issue
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 282
Symbol: Cat No: 63
1861, 1¢ blue. Used with 3¢ rose (65) strip of three, all tied by encircled grid cancels duplexed with "San Francisco Cal., Mar 1, 1863" cds on orange buff cover to Mazatlan, Mexico, endorsed "Pr Steamer", Mexican "1" reales inland postage due handstamp; stamp faults, a Very Fine use. Scott No. 63; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:16:55 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 283
Symbol: Cat No: 63
1861, 1¢ blue. Used with 3¢ rose (65) pair and single, each tied by fancy cogwheel cancel duplexed with "San Francisco Cal. Dec 15, 1862" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Brooklyn, San Francisco "10" due handstamp with blue crayon "Due" adjacent; one 3¢ tiny tear, a Very Fine partially-paid double-weight use. Scott No. 63; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:17:33 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 285
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by "Holliston Ms. Oct 13" cds, additional strike adjacent, on orange cover to Lancaster Ms., red "Leominster Ms. Oct 14" cds and black on red "Missent & Forwarded To." Leominster label affixed; creasing affects label and stamp, F.-V.F. and rare,ex-Beane, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE USE WITH THE LEOMINSTER "MISSENT & FORWARDED TO." LABEL. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:18:28 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 286
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. With manuscript precancel "Cumberla, Au 31, 67" postmark on Horace I. Gray, Card & Job Printer corner card buff cover Litchfield Maine, with 1867 Maine Board of Selectman preprinted address panel, original unused 1867 printed order form for various stationery items; small edge flaws, 3¢ pre-use abrasion, Fine,ex-Hazelton. Scott No. 65; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE CUMBERLAND, MAINE MANUSCRIPT PRECANCEL USE.
Horace I. Gray is the postmaster responsible for the Cumberland Me. town precancel postmark. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:19:13 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 287
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Centered left, pre-use tear, canceled by blue fancy cancel duplex with "Toledo O. Jul 29" on cover to St. Johns Mich., partial blue "Held for Postage" oval handstamp and YMCA Good Samaritan Label affixed reading "This letter was detained on account of non-payment of Postage. The Young Christian Union of Toledo, Ohio, forward it to you, having caused the necessary stamp to be affixed.", original enclosed letter; cover roughly reduced at right, F.-V.F. Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED GOOD SAMARITAN LABEL COVER FROM TOLEDO, OHIO.
References: Dan Knowles, "Good Samaritan (Charity) Labels: their History, Use and a Comprehensive Census", Census #30. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:19:37 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 289
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose.block of eight, tied by four strikes of "Cincinnati O. Jun 3" cds duplex with circular grid cancels on cover to Galashiels, Scotland, red "New-York Am Pkt. '3' Jun 6" credit exchange cds, red London Paid (6.17) entry cds, Jun. 18th arrival backstamp; no flap, bottom right 3¢ with tear, otherwise F.-V.F. and rare use of large block on a small cover to England. Scott No. 65; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:20:25 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 290
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by circle of wedges duplex with "New York, May 1" cds on on orange cover to Belleville Ill., neat strike of blue boxed "Advertised Not Called For Cannot Be Found" three-line framed handstamp and matching "May 10" handstamp above, blue "Belleville, Ill. Jun 11" backstamp after 30 days; few cover edge faults with corner toning, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:21:03 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 291
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Two singles, tied by six-ring target cancels, used with 1¢ blue (63) tied by sharp "Philadelphia Pa., Sep 26, 1861" cds prepaying carrier fee on clean cover to Boston Mass.; left 3¢ minor corner crease, fresh and Very Fine double-weight prepaid carrier use, with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200.
Cover was prepaid 7¢ for double the 3¢ letter rate plus 1¢ to-the-mails carrier fee. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:22:07 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 292
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Pen canceled, "Ship Island / Miss." two-line postmark with ms. "Apr 12" cds on "Union & Constitution embossed flap patriotic cover with red and blue flaps to Danby, Vermont, blue Vermont cds ties stamp with "MISSENT" straightline adjacent; 3¢ flaws, cover tone spot, F.-V.F. Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:22:39 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 296
Symbol: Cat No: 67
1861, 5¢ buff. Used with 10¢ yellow green (68) and 30¢ orange (71), tied together by magenta grids, matching "Hartford Ct. Jul 25" cds on blue 1862 cover to Kanagawa, Japan, addressed to the care of Olyphant and Co. in Hong Kong, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 'Paid' Jul 26" exchange cds and magenta "24" credit rating to G.B., carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York to Liverpool, red "London Paid" (8.8) transit cds and red crayon "1" pence colonial credit, then by British Packet to Hong Kong with blue "Hong Kong, C, OC 6, 62" arrival backstamp; small perf flaws, fresh and Very Fine,ex-Ishikawa. Scott No. 67; Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL THREE-COLOR FRANKING WITH THE 5¢ BUFF TO JAPAN. US$5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 4,000.00
Sold...US$ 4,000.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:24:31 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 319
Symbol: Cat No: 69
1861, 12¢ black. Used with 2¢ black (73) pair and 10¢ green (68), tied by circular patent cancels duplexed with "Buffalo N.Y. Sep 25, 1864" cds on buff cover to Germany, red "N.York Br. Pkt., Paid, Sep 28" exchange cds, endorsed "paid", magenta "Aachen Franco" (10.11) framed transit, German (10.13) arrival backstamp; top 2¢ corner flaw, Very Fine and scarce patent cancel cover,ex-Gliedman. Scott No. 69; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Aug-12-2023, 14:35:57 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 330
Symbol: Cat No: 73
1863, 2¢ black. Pair, tied by two strikes of blue quartered corks duplexed with "Savannah Ga. Feb 8" cds on blue 1868 printed circular to Amsterdam, Holland, endorsed "Circular" at top left, New York framed "Short Paid" handstamp also ties pair with blue crayon "4" cents debit, reverse with "1½ C. Amsterdam" triangular bulk debit, manuscript "20" Dutch cents due rating; blue ms. "Feb 1868" non-contemporary docketing, minor spindle hole, Very Fine and attractive Black Jack circular use from Savannah. Scott No. 73; Estimate $500 - 750.
Printed circular was prepaid at the 4¢ newspaper rate. Unfortunately, at this time printed circulars required the 8¢ book-packet rate. New York sent the letter to Holland under U.S.-Netherlands Convention of 1867 and marked circular as "short paid," debiting Holland the missing 4¢. Amsterdam applied triangular "1½ C. Amsterdam" handstamp on reverse for the fiscal tax on all printed matter from foreign countries. US$500-750 (Image)
