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Adams & Cos. Express * San-Francisco *, blue double-oval handstamp on 1853 blue folded cover to Sacramento City Cal.; light horizontal fold through oval, otherwise Very Fine. US$150-200
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Bamber & Co's Express, S.F., Jul 28, blue double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with manuscript "pr Bamber's Express" frank endorsement to San Leandro Cal., endorsed "coll" for collect; some tone spotting, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. US$100-150
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Latta's Mountain Express. Paid. (Thomas LAT-002) blue printed express frank in double-lined box with ornaments on unused 3¢ pink (U59) entire; reverse with some glue residue and adherences, fresh and Very Fine. US$150-200
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Beekman's Express, Jacksonville Oregon, Paid (Haller FB-4) (Thomas BEE-803) blue printed and embossed ribbon on unused 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed address line, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Clifford. US$50-75
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Whiting & Co.'s Feather River Express (Thomas WHI-009) printed scroll frank on 3¢ pink (U58) entire canceled by clear blue "La Porte Express Co., La Porte, Sept. 15" oval datestamp to San Francisco Cal., 1866 docketing on revese; reduced at right into indicia, Fine and s
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J. Bamber & Co. Contra Costa Express, Paid (Pacheco) (Thomas BAM-101) bold oval handstamp frank on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to San Francisco with "Answer By Bamber & Co.'s Express…" boxed handstamp, small "P" initial at top right corner indicating Pach
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J. Bamber & Co. Contra Costa Express, Paid (Thomas BAM-101) bold oval handstamp frank on 3¢ pink (U34) entire canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Cos. Express, S. Frco. 30 Dec" San Francisco double-circle datestamp to San Jose Cal.; pencil "Deliver" docketing; light stain near indici
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Adams & Co., Sonora, Jan 27 (Thomas ADA-101v) clear express company oval datestamp, Adams blue "Paid" in double octagon on blue folded cover to assemblyman J.M. Madeville, Benicia Cal.; light toning, Fine and scarce. US$150-200
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Freeman & Co.s Express. Paid., red printed frank in a scroll design, overprinted with two Wells, Fargo & Co. printed franks on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire cancelled with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, S. Frco., 12 Jun" double-circle datestamp to Sonora Cal.; light edgewear,
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Pacific Express Co. Paid. (Thomas PAC-001) printed Horse and Rider frank on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Sacramento Cal., original enclosed letter datelined "Nolemo Dec 4th 1856" from Augustus Morrill concerning money owed to Amador Tunnel Company and mining m
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Forwarded by Reynolds Todd & Co. Express, Sonora, blue oval handstamp with matching "Not Paid" in oval on folded cover to San Francisco, 1852 docketing on flap; light toning along file fold, F.-V.F. US$200-300
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Wells Fargo & Co., Red Bluff, Nov 1, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed Wells Fargo frank to San Francisco Cal.; small edge mend at top left, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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Sitka, Alaska, Oct 15, 188, large rimmed cds with matching four-ring cancel on 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to Levant Me.; cover stained at left, 2¢ faulty, Fine and scarce. US$150-200
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Mokelumne Hill, Cal. May 2, cds with matching four-ring cancel on 10¢ green, F grill (96) on 1870 yellow cover to France red "New York, May 14" exchange cds also ties 10¢, carried by French packet, red French Packet (5.14.70) octagon and "8" decimes due handstamp, Fren
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Silver Mountain, Cal., May 15, double circle postmark (ALP-230, R4) with matching circle of wedge cancels on 2¢ black (73) and 10¢ green (68) on 1868 cover to London, England, red "New York, Paid All, Jun 1" exchange cds, manuscript "via Queenstown" routing endo
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Garland, Colo. Feb 7, neat cds duplexed with quartered cork on 3¢ green entire with "F.F. Struby & Co., Forwarding & Commission Merchants, Garland, Colorado" corner card to Lake City Col., blue oval 1878 Paid handstamp, original enclosure of registry receipt accompanies, Very Fine.(page)
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Mountain City, Col. Sep 15, sharp cds duplexed with four-rings cancels 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Boston Mass., 1868 docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine terrtitorial use. US$150-200
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Garland C.T. Aug 26, cds with matching partial star in circle cancel ties well centered 3¢ green (158) on cover to Lake City Colo., fancy printed "Thomas & Co. Storage, Forwarding and Commission Merchants" corner card, blue oval 1877 Paid handstamp, original enclosed illustrated l
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(Orleans Territory) New Orleans, Feb 28, sharp cds strike with manuscript "34" cent rating on 1806 folded letter from W.C. Meads, Paymaster to Lt. Richard Buck, District Paymaster at Fort Adams Miss., endorsed "Public Service, W.C. Meads, Asst. Pay-Master" and "Mail", letter concerns giving C
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(Orleans Territory) New Orleans, Jan 23, light cds and manuscript "Free" rating on 1808 folded letter to the postmaster at New Madrid La., Fine free use. US$100-150
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Niles, Mic. T., Dec 4, blue cds with date updated in ms. and matching "25" cent rating on folded letter datelines "Log Cabin, December 4, 1837" to Philadelphia Pa., interesting letter "…The Colonel has left us to go to Munroe to make a report of his Survey…; some separation,
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New London, N.H. May 28, double-oval postmark with matching slanted "PAID" handstamp and ms. "Paid 3" rating on buff cover to New York City; some edge wear, F.-V.F. US$30-40
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Thorne, New Mex. Aug 28, 1881, bold cds with shield fancy cancel ties 3¢ green (184), small flaws, on Mexican Central Railway, Paso Del Norte Mexico corner card cover to Ocean Grove N.J.; reduced at right, some tone spots, F.-V.F. and scarce New Mexico Territory use. US$75-100
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ALB NY, MARH 10 98, straightline postmark with matching "Free" rating handstamp on 1898 folded letter to Henry Glen, Philadelphia, F.-V.F. US$75-100
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Larissa, Tex. Jan 18, sharp brown balloon cds cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to New Orleans La., Extremely Fine. US$50-75
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(Texas) "Port Lavaca, Feb 14th", manuscript Valentine's Day postmark with matching cross-hatch canceling 3¢ rose (65) on light buff cover to Brownsville Tenn., oval "ADVERTISED" handstmap and matching "Brownsville Tenn. Mar 1" cds, Very Fine advertising use from Texas. US$1
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Ogden City U.T., Jan 23 (Utah Territory), duplex with unusual grid cancel on 3¢ entire with preprint "Zions Co-operative Mercantile Institution" corner card to San Francisco Cal., 1871 merchant receipt oval on back flap, Very Fine. US$75-100
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"Sherbourne Vt., 3. Church 1869", manuscript postmark tied 3¢ red, grilled (94) on orange cover to Ruben Taylor, Plymouth Vt.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. US$30-40
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Housatonic Railroad 5 (Towle 88-B-2) red circular route agent postmark and matching "Paid" handstamp with ms. "Paid 5" on cover to Catskill N.Y.; top left corner mend, otherwise F.-V.F. US$200-300
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Toledo, Norwalk & Cleveland R.R. Apr 21 (Towle 559-B-2) blue balloon-style route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire to Oberlin, Ohio; edge flaws and tear upper right, reduced slightly at left, Fine and exceptionally rare route agent cds, Rarity IX. U
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P. H. & Fishkill R.R., 10 Oct (Providence, Hartford & Fishkill R.R.) (Towle 54-C-1) sharp route agent cds, matching ring cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Rocky Hill Ct.; reduced slightly at left and tiny corner tear, fresh and Very Fine Connecticut railroad use.
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Frank Lyon (Milgram 473) red oval illustrated handstamp showing lion, on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to touched, red "New Orleans La. Nov 2" cds and "STEAM" straightline to Lavaca, Texas; ms. "1854" docket, edge flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce illustrated ste
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Alexandria Va. "Steamboat", straightline and "Due 3" oval rating handstamps on 1866 orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by bold "Alexandria Va. Jun 11" cds duplexed with fancy radial geometric cancel to Keswick Depot Va., 1866 docketing, reduced slightly rough at left, F.-V.
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"Steam Boat", straightline ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow Official Business cover with matching "Due 1" circular handstamp to Scott N.Y., pencil "Savannah, Oct 13" origin docketing; edge wear and reduced slightly at right, 3¢ faulty at top; accompanied by second cover with "STEA
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"Steamer 5", red oval on two 1847 folded letters from New York to Providence R.I., Very Fine pair carried on the Long Island Sound. US$100-150
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1853 (Mar. 24) Buffalo N.Y. to Murrhardt, Wurttemberg, orange buff cover with blue "Buffalo N.Y. May 24" cds and matching "30" rating oval, "N. York, Am. Pkt. '23' Mar 26" debit exchange cds, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from New York Mar. 26th to Southampton arriving Apr. 8th, Aachen
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(Long Island) Cliffton House, Patchogue, N.Y., all-over green ocean scene advertising design on cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Patchogue N.Y., Jul 16, 1895" cds to Port Chester N.Y., F.-V.F. and attractive. US$50-75
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(Long Island) Surf House, Fire Island, illustrated vignette showing hotel sea scene with steamboat on cover bearing 3¢ green (147) canceled by circular grid, matching "Fire Island, N.Y. Aug 15" cds to Kingston N.Y.; some light edge toning and additional ms., F.-V.F. US$50-7
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(Cameo) Lyles, Polhamus & Co. Sperm Oil & Candle Mfg., New York, green embossed oval cameo on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New-York, Nov 25, 1857" and filing crease to Buffalo N.Y.; no bottom flap and edge wear, Very Fine appearance. US$40-60
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(Clothing) J.C. Meussdorffer & Co., Hats & Hat Material, San Francisco, green shaded ad on yellow cover bearing 10¢ yellow green, F grill (96) tied by circle of wedges cancel duplexed with "San Francisco, Cal. Sep 8" cds to Treuen, Germany, red "New York, Paid All, Direct, 21" exc
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Shield (Skinner-Eno PS-S 15) fancy cancel duplexed with "Cambridge Mass. Sep 30" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Augusta Me., forwarded with "Augusta, Me. Oct 2" cds to Madrid Me.; reduced at left, a Very Fine strike. US$50-75
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Shield in Circle of Stars (Skinner-Eno PS-FC 60) three strikes tie 1¢ blue (63) strip of three, matching "Brooklyn N.Y., Dec 9, 1863" cds on buff cover to Troy N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and scarce cancel on the 1¢ value. US$200-300
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West Hampton Mass. "Union" Double Star (Skinner-Eno ST-C 14) clear strike ties 3¢ rose (65) on light buff cover to Springfield Mass., no origin cds; reduced slightly at left, addressee's last name crossed out, F.-V.F. and neat strike of this desirable pro-union patriotic
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"1885" in Cross (Cole YD-148) clear strike duplexed with "Stoneham Mass. Aug 31" cds on light buff cover to Forks of the Kennebec, Maine, forwarded to Boston Mass., Sep. 4th arrival backstamp; small edge tears, F.-V.F. US$100-150
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Segmented "T" (Skinner-Eno LS-T unlisted) ties 10¢ green (68), matching partial "Buffalo N.Y. Apr 4, 1864" cds on yellow cross-border cover to Humberstone, Canada West, Apr. 4th arrival backstamp; reduced at right, 10¢ faulty, Fine and unusual fancy cancel.(page)
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"Paid 3" (Skinner-Eno PM-PNc 10) negative cancel ties 3¢ dull red (11A), matching partial "Canton Miss. Nov 23" cds on light blue folded cover to Davidson College, N.C.; file fold through 3¢, F.-V.F. US$100-150
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"Steam Boat" (New York, N.Y.) (Skinner-Eno PM-SB 3) straightline ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Hadlyme Conn., New York bold "Due 6" handstamp, May 27th docketing at left, fresh and Very Fine. US$100-150
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"Paid" in Circle (Skinner-Eno PM-PC 6) red contrasting strike ties 10¢ green (68), matching "Providence, R.I. May 26, 1862" cds on crodd border cover to Pictou, Nova Scotia, partial red "U.S. 10cts, Paid" exchange oval, reverse with Amherst (5.20) transit and Pictou
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Circle of Seven Wedges (Skinner NYFM 65-4 similar) bold strike ties 30¢ orange (71) along with partial red "New York, Paid 24, Jun 28" exchange cds's on blue 1865 folded cover to France, red French (7.9) entry cds and small "PD" handstamp, Mar. 10th arrival backstamp
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"Paid" in Frame (Skinner-Eno PM-PF 13) tied 3¢ rose (65), matching "Grantville. Mass. Mar 24" balloon-style cds on buff cover to Pepperell, Mass.; reduced at right, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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Paris, Pa. "May 23" (Skinner-Eno PM-TF 20) sharp framed postmark with ms. dating on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by circular grid fancy cancel on cover to Bloomington Ill.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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"Paid" in Circle (Skinner-Eno PM-PC 6) duplexed with "Quincy Ms. Dec 30" cds on cover to Randolph Vt.; bit of flap missing. US$30-40
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"Due 3" in Circle (Skinner-Eno PM-D 3) two strikes with one just tying 3¢ rose (65) on 1865 cover to Flint, Mich., endorsed "Came March 15th/65", thick contents; reduced a bit at right, fresh and Very Fine. US$75-100
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New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "ACM" connected (9X1) margins to in, small flaws upper right, tied by square red grid cancel, matching "New-York, 5 cts, 4 Feb" integral-rate cds with "Paid" arc handstamp on folded letter datelined "Jersey City Feby 2d 1847" to Hud
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New York, N.Y., 1846, 5¢ black on bluish, signed "A.C.M." (9X1b) large margins all around, vertical crease from file fold with small expert repair, canceled by three blue pen strokes, on light gray folded cover with red "New-York '5 cts. 29 Jul" integral-rate cds and matching "Pai
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5¢ red brown (1) large margins, tied by bright red circular grid, matching "Chicago, Ill. Nov 28" cds in serifed caps, on underpaid buff cover to New York City, manuscript "Due 5", 1850 docketing; cover faults and wear, stamp Very Fine. US$0
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5¢ red brown (1) barely clear to large margins, pretty shade, canceled by red circular grid, matching "Rockville Ct., Feb 5" cds on blue Pettibone correspondence cover to Norfolk Conn., Very Fine and attractive use. US$0
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5¢ red brown (1) four full to large margins, canceled by neat blue eight-bar circular open grid, matching blue "Tiffin O. Apr 30" cds on blue 1850 folded letter to Cincinnati, Ohio; light cover stain, 5¢ small flaws with tiny corner tear, F.-V.F. appearance with a s
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5¢ red brown (1) large margins except clear at bottom, bright shade, tied by blue "Philada. Pa. '5 cts' Oct 31" integral-rate cds, matching strike adjacent on gray 1848 folded letter to Watervleit Arsenal near Troy N.Y.; small edge flaws, 5¢ creased from file fold, Fine.(page)
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5¢ red brown (1) large margins except in at bottom right, bright shade, red circular grid cancel, matching "Columbus O., Nov 26" cds on blue cover to Urbana Oh., F.-V.F. US$0
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10¢ green (68) pair, used with 3¢ rose (65), tied by large "Paid" circular grid cancels, matching "Boston Mass. 14 Dec" cds and "REGISTERED" straightline on orange cover to Lower Waterford Vt.; reduced at right, light horizontal cover fold doesn't appear to affect stam
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1851-57 3¢ Issue Postal History (10A, 11/11A, 25, 26) better group of 14 covers including #10A four margin Boston small "Paid" grid use; two #25 uses including pos. 47R6 with recut bust and medalions; #26 var. pos. 61R10 with "Phantom E" with major down shift; several large
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1¢ blue, type II (7) large even margins all around, neatly tied by blue grid cancel on blue Dec. 1st 1853 Philadelphia Pa. printed circular to Seguin, Texas, Very Fine and choice. US$0
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1¢ blue, type II, double transfer (7 var.) position 48R2, large margins to slightly in at top, tied by "Clarmont N.Y. Nov 6" balloon-style cds on 1856 folded letter to Lower Red Hook N.Y.; toning band affects lower half of letter, F.-V.F. US$150-200
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1¢ blue, type IV, double transfer (9 var.) position 57L1L, large margins to close at bottom, sharp impression, tied by "Hartford Ct. Jun 3" cds to local address; no back flap, Very Fine. US$150-200
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1¢ blue, type IV (9) position 14R1L, large to huge margins, sharp impression and rich color, tied by "New York, Jan 20" cds on unsealed buff cover to Waterfield Pa.; upper left corner crease and margin abrasion, Very Fine appearance. US$100-150
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3¢ orange brown, type I, part India paper (10 var.) margins to in at left, strong color, tied by bold "PAID" in Grid, red "Boston '3' 13 Aug" integral-rate cds on 1851 blue folded Beebee correspondence cover to New York City; some staining and top edge nick, Fine and scarce;(page)
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3¢ orange brown, type II (10A) pos. 84LO, large margins, bright color, tied by red circular grid cancel, matching partial "Sing Sing. Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds on small cover to Albany N.Y., Extremely Fine and choice stamp. US$200-300
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3¢ dull red, type II (11A) horizontal pair, margins to slightly in, tied by "New Haven Con. Apr 9, 1856" cds on cover to Southbury Conn. at double the 3¢ rate; small flaws, F.-V.F. US$0
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10¢ green, type III (15) four margins, bright color, tied by "San Francisco, Cal. 29 Sep" cds on orange buff cover to Coila N.Y., Very Fine. US$150-200
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10¢ green, type III (15) four margins, tied by "San Francisco Cal., 22 Feb" cds on buff cover to Kinston N.C.; no flap, Very Fine. US$150-200
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12¢ gray black (17) used with 3¢ dull red (26), tied by New Orleans La. cancel on 1857 cover to France, red "New York 'Paid 12' Jul 22" integral-rate cds, French (8.3.57) entry cds, Fume (8.5) arrival backstamp; additional ms. cancels removed, trivial light tone
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1¢ blue, type II (20) plate 2, position 85L2, strong color, nibbed perf at right, manuscript "X" cancel, on unsealed buff "A.S. Todd, School Commissioner" cover from Williamson N.Y. to Ontario N.Y., F.-V.F.; with 2016 A.P.S. certificate. US$150-200
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1¢ blue, type II (20) plate 2, position 36L2, tied by "Boston, Nov 10" cds on folded cover to Groton Centre Mass.; light stain, F.-V.F.; with 2016 A.P.S. certificate. US$150-200
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1¢ blue, type IIIa (22) Plate 11, Relief A, strong color, tied by "New-York, May 30" cds on unsealed orange cover to Green Castle Pa., Very Fine. US$200-300
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1¢ blue, type V (24) three pen canceled singles, matching manuscript "Bodega Cal., Feby 12th" postmark on cover to San Francisco Cal.; some perf toning, F.-V.F. and scarce California 3¢ rate use. US$150-200
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10¢ green, type V (35) pair, tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Jun 14" octagon datestamp and red "New York 'Paid' Hamb. Pkt. Jun 15" exchange cds on buff cover to Copenhagen, Denmark, endorsed "pr Hamburg steamer" at top, carried by HAPAG Line Saxonia from New York Jun. 15t
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12¢ black, plate I (36) horizontal pair, tied by two strikes of bold circular grid cancel, matching sharp "Bristol R.I. Oct 16" cds on 1860 cover to Glasgow, Scotland, "Boston. Br. Pkt. Oct 17" exchange backstamp and red "19" credit to G.B. handstamp, Glasgow (10.29) arriva
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12¢ black, plate III (36B) used with 3¢ dull red (26), both tied by two strikes of open red circular grids, matching "New York 'Paid 12' May 23" credit exchange cds on 1860 blue folded letter to Paris, France, French (6.4) entry cds, Very Fine. US$200-300
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12¢ black, plate III, double frame line at right (36B var.) used with 3¢ dull red (26), each canceled by circular grid, and tied by red "Philadelphia 'Paid 12' Dec 4" credit exchange cds on blue 1860 cover to Paris, France; French (12.18) entry cds; 3¢ slightly af
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1¢ blue (63) tied by sharp "Burlington Vt. Nov 21, 1862" cds on orange buff cover with illustrated American Hotel, Burlington Vt. building corner card cover to local address, docketing at left; small tears and flap mended, Very Fine and beautiful drop use, ex-James Lee(page)
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1¢ blue (63) two different shades, right with corner flaw, tied by four-ring cancels, matching "Westchester Paid, aug 1, 1863" cds on 1¢ dark blue (U19) star die entire to U.S. General Hospital, West Philadelphia; small opening tear, Very Fine use long after star die entir
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1¢ blue (63) tied by radial cancel duplexed with "New-York City, Jun 15, 1864" cds on unsealed cover to local street address, Very Fine and scarce unsealed local use. US$100-150
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1¢ blue (63) horizontal pair, tied by "San Francisco, Mar 1, 1864" cds duplex with circular grid on unsealed local drop cover, Very Fine. US$75-100
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1¢ blue (63) tied by "Cambridge Mass. May 16" cds on 1¢ blue (U19) buff entire to Millbury Mass., fresh and Extremely Fine. US$75-100
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1¢ blue (63) pretty light shade, tied by open circular grid cancel on unsealed orange buff cover with part-printed address to Pension Agent, Lawyer, J.P., Notary Public or Post Master at Mansfield Pa. at the 1¢ printed matter rate, probably carried a circular soliciting to he
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1¢ blue (63) rich color, tied by sharp framed "Paid" cancel, red "Boston, Mass, Jun 12" cds on cover to local street address, Very Fine. US$50-75
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1¢ blue (63) nicely centered with strong color, tied by red "New-York City, Paid 1ct., Jan 31" integral-rate cds on 1863 blue folded letter to local street address, light strike of station "F, U.S. Mail, P.M. Delivery" framed handstamp; vertical file fold, Very Fine. US$50-
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1¢ blue (63) rich shades, flaws, tied by quartered cork with "N.Y. & Chi. M. D. R.P.O., TR 1, Dec 21" cds on yellow Gustav Seus Stone Cutter, Erie Pa. cover to Cleveland Oh., 1886 arrival backstamp, F.-V.F. late use. US$50-75
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1¢ blue (63) beautifully centered within large margins, tied by New York Carrier Jan. 5 station cds on cover to local street address, embossed eagle and shield patriotic flap, pencil 1862 docketing at left; cds scarifies stamp, otherwise Very Fine. US$40-60
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3¢ rose pink (64b) rich color, s.e., tied by small circular grid cancel, matching "Lockport N.Y. Aug 29" cds on circa 1861 cover to Albany N.Y. where "Advertised, Sep 7" cds struck; 3¢ bit of abrasion, Very Fine Albany Advertised use. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) tied by sharp "New Orleans La. Apr 29" cds on orange cover with sharp "Steamship" oval straightline and "Due 7" in circle rating handstamps to Mobile Ala., pencil "Liberty" at left; slightly rough opening at top left and light vertical fold, Very Fine and scarce Ne
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3¢ rose (65) tied by ring cancel duplexed with "New Haven Con, Feb 20" cds on immaculate gold Yale College fraternity cover to Middletown Ohio, red "Middletown Ct, Feb 20, 1865" cds and "Missent & Forwarded" circular handstamp, fresh and Extremely Fine. US$150-200
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3¢ rose (65) target cancel with matching partial "Northampton Mass. Sep 18" cds on yellow cover to Charlestown N.H., forwarded with bold "Charleston Ms, Sep 19, 1863" cds and matching sharp "Missent and Forwarded" fancy handstamp (Whitfield 61); light cover bend through sta
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3¢ rose (65) tied by "Flatbush N.Y., May 23" cds on cover to New Haven Conn., forwarded to New York City with "New Haven Con. May 24" duplex and bold fancy "Forwarded 3" handstamp, fresh and Very Fine. US$100-150
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3¢ rose (65) s.e., tied by circular grid cancels, matching "Louisville Ky, May 9, 1863" cds and reverse with "DETAINED FOR / POSTAGE" two-line handstamp on cover to Washington D.C., neat "J.H. Walker" sender's handstamp, flap torn, original May 9th enclosure, Very Fine. US$
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3¢ rose (65) canceled by ms. "3", matching "Sandown N.H. May 26" postmark on lady's embossed envelope to Charlestown Mass., two strikes of "ADV. 1" handstamp and red "Not Called For" three-line handstamp, "Charlestown Ms. Jul 7, 1863" backstamp, original 1863 enclosu
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3¢ rose (65) tied by circular geometric duplexed with partial "New York, Dec 29" cds to Salem, Mass., sharp "ADVERTISED, JAN 5" two-line handstamp, Extremely Fine and choice Salem "Advertised" use. US$100-150
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3¢ rose (65) bright and fresh, tied by fancy cross-roads cancel duplexed with "St. Anthony's Falls, Min. Apr 11, 1865" cds to Utica N.Y. where large "ADVERTISED" straightline, "DUE 2" circular handstamp and "Utica N.Y., Apr 26, 1865" duplex struck, Very Fine and striking advert
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3¢ rose (65) strip of 10, tied by radial fancy cancels duplexed with "Leesburgh, Va. Apr 16" cds on yellow legal-size cover to Plymouth, Indiana, blue 1867 circular filed handstamp; cover and strip faulty, Fine use at ten-times the 3¢ letter rate. US$100-150
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3¢ rose (65) manuscript squiggle cancel on cover with "Bainebridge Ga. Aug 14" cds to Marrietta Ga., olive green "Cartersville Ga. Aug 16" cds and matching "Missent" oval handstamp; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F. and attractive color. US$75-100
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3¢ rose (65) tied by thin-bar circular grid, matching "Pottsville Pa, 11 Feb 1864" cds and perfect bold "Due 6" circular handstamp on orange cover to Knoxboro N.Y.; receipt docketing at left; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and choice. US$75-100
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3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancle, matching sharp "West Randolph Vt. Sep 17" cds on pretty prink cover to West Randolph Mass., "Advertised" oval handstamp with ms. "Sept 20" dating, 1866 original letter, Very Fine and attractive advertised use. US$75-100
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3¢ rose (65) strong color, canceled by bold four-ring, sharp "Conneatville Pa. Sep 3" cds on cover to Schenectady N.Y., neat "ADVERTISED" straightline with "Sep 12" dater, "Schenectady N.Y., Oct 10" cds backstamp and red ms. "Not called for", original 1863 letterhead clippi
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3¢ rose (65) s.e., tied by bold blue four-ring cancel duplexed with "Woonsocket Falls, R.I. Jun 8 '64" cds on yellow cover to Washington D.C., reverse with "Washington D.C. Jul 22" cds and bold "Advertised 1ct" straightline, Very Fine. US$75-100
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3¢ rose (65) circle of wedges fancy cancel, matching partial "East Haddam, Con. May 11" cds on light buff cover to Chicago, Ill., neat "Chicago, Advertised, May 29, 1865" shield handstamp, Box number crossed out, original letter accompanies; slightly rough opening at right, oth
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3¢ rose (65) scissor-cut at bottom, tied by bold blue circle of wedges duplexed with "Dispatched, Philad'a. Pa. Apr 15, 3.30 PM" cds on cover to New York City, "New York Post Office, Advertised, Apr 23" oval and bold "CANNOT BE FOUND" straightline, "New York, May 24" backstamp, wi
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3¢ rose (65) tied by near "Milwaukee Wis. May 30 '65" cds duplex with four-ring cancel on orange cover to Chicago Ill., sharp blue "ADV. Jun 12, 1865" square handstamp; reduced slightly at right, small flaws, Extremely Fine Chicago advertised handstamp use. US$75-100
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3¢ rose (65) corner flaw, tied by neat "Springfield Ill., Feb 14" cds on buff cover to Marshalltown, Iowa, neat "ADVERTISED." oval and "DUE 1" circular handstamps; slight edge wear and reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. US$75-100
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3¢ rose (65) short perfs, circular cancel, matching "Lansing, Ioa. Apr 14" cds on cover to Fredrick City Md., blue "ADVERTISED" oval and sharp "1ct." handstamps; small top left edge flaw, reduced at left, F.-V.F. US$75-100
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3¢ rose (65) s.e., tied by cork cancel, neat "Epping N.H. Feb 19" cds on light buff cover to Lawrence Mass. where "ADV. 1, Mar 1" two-line and "NOT CALLED FOR" three-line handstamps, matching "Lawrence, Mass. May 1" backstamp, Very Fine advertised use. US$75-100
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3¢ rose (65) bright shade, tied by circle of Vs fancy cancel, matching "Rockland Me. Oct 20" cds on buff cover to Captain at Norfolk Va., sharp "ADVERTISED" oval and "UNCLAIMED" straightline, "NOV 6" dater, "Norfolk Va. Dec 6 '64" cds backstamp; tiny perf tear, Very Fine and be
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3¢ rose (65) lower right corner crease, tied by "Washington D.C. Jun 25, 1863" cds with matching script "Due 3" fancy handstamp on light buff cover to Westfield N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Providence Ill. Aug 19" cds, strike adjacent on buff cover to New Sharon Me., forwarded with red "New Sharon, Me. Aug 28" cds and ms. "Forwarded Due" with red "3" rating handstamp; reduced slightly at right with some ink spotting, F.-V.F. and attra
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3¢ rose (65) well centered, tied by "Rolla, Mo. Feb 28, 1863" cds to Plattsburgh Mo., perfect neat "Due 6" handstamp; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and choice. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) some trimmed perfs, tied by blue "Cananaigua N.Y. Sep 26" cds on cover with matching bold blue "DUE 6" straightline to Boston Mass., Very Fine and attractive auxilliary use. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) canceled by "PAID" cancel and tied by "Due 6" oval, matching "West Fitchburg Mas, Oct 15" cds on yellow cover to Leyden Mass., Very Fine and scarce use with "Due 6" canceling stamp. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) some perf flaws, canceled by circular grid, red "Providence R.I., Jun 18, 1864" cds on cover with bold "DUE 6" handstamp to Hanover N.H.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) target cancel, matching partial "Osceola Mills" cds to Rockford Ill. where sharp blue "ADVERTISED" oval and "6/14", "6/2" dating; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) tied by dark blue "Cincinnati O. Apr 30" duplex on orange cover with matching "Cincinnati O. Apr 21" duplex underneath stamp and "Held for Postage" handstamp to Jamaica Plain, Mass., 1863 docketing on reverse, Very Fine. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) tied by sharp five-ring cancel, matching "Warrenton Va. Nov 10" cds on cover to Phaildelphia Pa., neat "ADV. Nov 13, 1865" framed advertised handstamp, 1865 docketing at left; flap cut, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) s.e., tied by four-rings cancel, matching "Oswego Ill, Nov 2" cds on yellow cover to Janesville Wisc., "ADVERTISED" straightline along with "Not Called For" and "Kanesville Wis., Nov 14 '64" cds, plus additional Dec. 26th strike on reverse; bottom left opening tear, <
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3¢ rose (65) faults, canceled by fancy cross-roads, matching "Canajolarie N.Y. Feb 6" cds on yellow cover to Albany N.Y. where fancy "Advertised, Feb" dotted cds struck and "NOT CALLED FOR" straightline, reverse with "Albany, May 25" backstamp; no back flap and small edge tear, (page)
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3¢ rose (65) canceled by cds rim, matching "Rich Square, N.C. 7/16" cds on cover to Norfolk Va. where "Advertised, Jul 30" cds and framed "UNCLAIMED" handstamp; "Norfolk Va. Aug. 30" backstamp; mount stains at sides, Fine. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) tied by indistinct cds on cover to U.S. General Hospital Philadelphia, sharp "Advertised. Phila. Post Office. Aug 6, 1864" oval handstamp and ms. "Not at Latterlee" note; light diagonal cover crease, a Very Fine and choice strike of this Philadelphia Adverti
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3¢ rose (65) small flaw at top, canceled by target, matching partial Conn. Mar. 22nd town cds on cover to Williamsport Pa. where "ADVERTISED" and "UNCLAIMED" straightlines struck, reverse with matching "Williamsport Pa. May 6" cds, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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3¢ rose (65) tied by cork cancel, matching "Brookline Ms., Dec 31" cds on cover to Dover N.H., blue "Keene N.H., Dec 31" cds and matching "MISSENT" straightline at top left, fresh and Very Fine. US$40-60
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3¢ rose (65) small nick at top, canceled by ms. "X" cancels, matching "No Wilmington Mass, Sept 18" postmark to Lawrence Mass., neat strike of "ADV. 1, SEP 24" two-line adverting handstamp; hint of edge toning, Very Fine advertised use. US$40-60
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3¢ rose (65) corner creases, canceled by ms. squiggle matching day of "Monroe N.C. Apl 3" cds on buff cover to Columbus Ga. where bold "ADVERTISED" and "UNCLAIMED" oval handstamps struck, reverse with "Columbus Ga. May 13" cds; reduced slightly at left, light overall toning, F.
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3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel, matching light "Port Royal Pa., Jan 27" cds to Harrisburg Pa. where "ADVETISED" oval, "1" circular due rating and "1/27" dater struck; reduced at left, F.-V.F. US$30-40
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10¢ green (68) tied by grid cancel duplexed with "New-York, Nov 5" cds on 1867 blue folded cover to St. John's, Newfoundland, endorsed "p. cunard via Halifax" at top, "Boston. Br. Pkt. Nov 6" exchange backstamp, St. Johns (11.11.1867) arribal backstamp and blue crayon "20"
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10¢ green (68) tied by cogwheel, matching well-struck "San Francisco Cal., Jan 7, 1864" cds on light lavender cover with blue "Post Office, Paid, Victoria Vancouver Island" oval handstamp to New York N.Y.; upper left corner repaired and partial flap, two stains, 10¢ diag. cre
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10¢ green (68) faulty corner, canceled by grid, matching "Grass Valley Cal., Feb 3, 1863" cds to Boston Mass., forwarded with 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65), tied by "Paid" framed handstamps, red "Boston, Mass. Mar 4" cds to military address Company K, 14th
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10¢ green (68) vertical pair, s.e. each stamp tied by NYFM hollow cross-roads (Skinner-Eno CR-X 16) on 1866 cover to Montreaux, Switzerland, red "N.York, Am. Pkt. 'Paid' Jan 27" exchange cds and matching "16" cent credit handstamp, carried by NGL Line Hansa fr
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10¢ green (68) used with 1¢ blue (63) and tied by four-ring target cancel duplexed with "New-York, 12 Jun." double-circle datestamp on cover to St. Catharine's Canada West, red "U.S. 10cts, Paid" exchange oval, red St. Catherines (6.14) arrival backstamp; tiny t
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10¢ green (68) used with 2¢ black (73) and 3¢ rose (65), tied by four-ring cancels on reverse of 1867 cover with "Rush N.Y. May 24" cds to Berlin, Germany, red "N.York, Hamb. Pkt. 'Paid 12' May 25" credit exchange cds, carried by HAPAG Line Saxoni
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10¢ green (68) segmented cork cancel, matching sharp "New-Haven Ct. Apr 25" cds on mourning cover to Guatemala addressed to Marine Charles M. Osborne, U.S. Flagship Lancaster, Pacific Squadron; roughly opened at right, F.-V.F. appearance. US$100-150
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10¢ green (68) horizontal pair, tied by large cross-roads cancel duplexed with "New-York, May 14, 1863" on folded cover to Halifax, Nova Scotia, blue "J. Leaycraft, New York" forwarder's oval backstamp, red "U. States" arc exchange handstamp; central fold wear, F.-V.F.(page)
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10¢ green (68) tied by double strike of four-ring cancel, matching partial "Richmond N.Y. Mar 25" cds on 1864 orange cover to Prince Edward Island, Canada, Belleville (3.28) transit backstamp, red "U.S. 10cts, Paid" exchange oval, Very Fine. US$75-100
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10¢ green (68) used with 1¢ blue (63) pair and 3¢ rose (65), all tied by two strikes of "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 15, 1862" cds on legal-size cover with preprinted address to Laubach Pa.; stamp flaws, F.-V.F. use at five-times the 3¢ letter rate. US
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10¢ dark green (68a) ties by blue "Nashville Ten. Sep 9" duplex on 1867 cross-border cover to Niagara, Canada West, Sep. 13th arrival backstamp; some perf toning, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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30¢ orange (71) used with 3¢ rose (65) selvage single, tied by blue quartered cork cancels duplexed with "Memphis Tenn., May 20" cds on legal-size orange 1867 courthouse cover to Oxford Miss., court case docketing, reverse with "filed & opened 3 June 1867"; stamps each
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30¢ orange (71) small perf flaws, cancelled by cogwheel fancy cancel duplexed with "San Francisco Cal., Nov 12, 1863" cds on orange cover to Nakel, Prussia, Germany, red "N.York '7 Paid' Dec 12" credit exchange cds, red "Aachen Franco" framed transit ties 30¢, German (
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2¢ black (73) two singles, used with two 10¢ green (68) singles, each canceled by four-ring cancel, matching "Ashfield Ms, May 28" cds backstamp, red "N.York 'Paid 19' May 30" credit exchange cds, London (6.9.1866) arrival backstamp, bold "SW/MA" circular handstamp; Ki
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2¢ black (73) used with 3¢ rose (65) and 10¢ green (68), all tied by two strikes of NYFM five-bar circular grid on 1864 cover to Paris, France, partial "New York 'Paid 6' May 5" credit exchange cds, Calais (11.12) entry cds, Paris (11.13) arrival bac
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2¢ black (73) ms. canceled with 3¢ rose (65) and 10¢ green (68), on gray cover with blue "Wellesley, Mass. Dec 13, 1866" double-circle datestamp to Vienna, Austria, red "N.York, Brem. Pk. 'Paid 12' Dec 15" credit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line from New Y
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2¢ black (73) two singles, used with 3¢ rose (65) pair, each canceled by "Paid" handstamp, matching "Monson Ms. Jan 28" cds on 1865 cover to Hamilton, Upper Canada, Feb. 1st 1865 arrival backstamp; one 2¢ faulty, F.-V.F. US$100-150
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2¢ black (73) vertical pair, used with 3¢ rose (65) pair, all tied by large six-bar circular grid cancels duplexed with "New York, Dec 1, 1863" cds on pink cover to West Arran, Canada, Very Fine cross-border use. US$100-150
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15¢ black (77) used with 3¢ rose, E. grill (88) pair, tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Portland Me. Oct 27l cds on 1868 orange cover to Florence, Italy, red "New York 'Paid 12' Oct 29" credit exchange cds, blue French (11.10) transit with matching framed "PD"
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24¢ lilac (78) used with two 2¢ black (73) singles, each canceled by segmented cork cancel duplexed with sharp "Washington D.C. Jul 22" cds on 1867 cover to Vienna, Austria, red "N.York Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Jul 24" credit exchange cds, blue "Aachen, Franco 4/8" framed tra
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24¢ lilac (78) canceled by bold Incised Six-Point Star (ST-6P 14), red "New-Haven Ct. Sep 4" double-circle datestamp on 1866 cover to London, England, red "N.York Br. PKt. 'Paid 19' Sep 5" credit exchange cds, London (9.15) arrival backstamp; reduced at left and small tape
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24¢ grayish lilac (78a) rich color, tied by four-ring cancel duplexed with "Rondout N.Y. Apr 12 '66" cds and "Paid 24" straightline on 1866 yellow cover to Ireland, red "New-York, Am. Pkt. '3' Apr 15" credit exchange cds with "Short Paid" framed oval and "New York Am. Pkt '
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24¢ grayish lilac (78a) nicely centered, canceled by five-ring target cancel, mathcing "Brooklyn N.Y., Feb 10" cds on cover to London, England, red "N.York Br. Pkt. 'Paid 19' Feb 13" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from Boston Feb. 14th to Queenstown arri
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10¢ green, E. grill (89) used with 2¢ black, F grill (93), each canceled by bold quartered, matching "Syracuse N.Y. Nov 14" cds on 1868 cover to Cardiff, England, red "New York, Paid All, Nov 17" exchange cds, red London Paid (11.28) entry cds, Cardiff (11.28) t
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10¢ green, E. grill (89) tied by NYFM Circle of Vs, red "New York, Paid All, Direct, May 12" exchange cds on 1868 orange cover to Berlin, Germany, carried by HAPAG Line Allemania from New York May 12th to Hamburg arriving May 25th, red Hamburg Franco (5.25) transit,
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15¢ black, E. grill (91) cancelled by four-ring cancel, matching strike and "Caledonia Pa. Nov 30" cds on 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Sweden, partial red "N. York, Br. Transit, Dec 2" exchange cds and matching "6" credit to G.B. handstamp, red Verviers-Coeln Franco (2.13)
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1¢ blue, F. grill (92) tied by grid cancel on E.H. Parish, Hinsdale Mass. embossed corner card cover to local address, original Nov. 7th 1869 letterhead enclosure; reduced at left, Fine. US$0
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2¢ black, F. grill (93) used with 10¢ green (68), canceled by grids, matching "Jersey City N.J. Jun 2" cds on orange cover to Boness, Scotland, dark red "12" handstamp, red "New York, Paid All, Jun 3" cds also ties 2¢, reverse with Linlithgow (6.15) transit and Bo
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2¢ black, F. grill (93) tied by small quartered cork duplexed with "Carrier, Feb 2" cds on cover to local street address, Feb. 2nd receipt docketing at left; light perf toning, F.-V.F. US$0
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3¢ red, F. grill (94) corner faulty, tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Henrietta N.Y. Mar 22" cds on yellow cover to Savannah Ga. where blue "Advertised, Apr 14" cds and "UNCLAIMED" straightline between bars struck, matching blue "Savannah Ga., Mar 3" backstamp; couple small
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3¢ red, F. grill (94) tied by grid cancel, partial "New Orleans La. Aug 26" cds on orange cover to Chicago Ill., "Advertised, Sep 1" cds and "Chicago, Sep 18" duplex, blue crayon crossing out address and two strikes of "Return to Writer" framed handstamp; cover tear, F.-V.F. an
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3¢ red, F. grill (94) two singles, canceled by circle of wedges fancy cancel duplexed with partial "Lynchburg, Va. Jun 5" cds on orange cover to Buffalo N.Y., ms. "Adv" advertised marking, bold "Not Called For" half-moon handstamp and reverse with "Have Your Letters
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3¢ red, F. grill (94) narrow s.e., tied by target cancel, ms. "Cedar Creek Wis, Sept 28/68" postmark on orange cover to Milwaukee Wisc., "Milwaukee, Wis, Advertised, Oct 3" cds; reduced at left, F.-V.F. US$40-60
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10¢ yellow green, F. grill (96) tied by bold NYFM 12-section leaf fancy cancel, partial red "New York, Paid All, Sep 24" exchange cds on 1868 folded cover to Bremen, Germany, carried as endorsed by NGL Line Weser II from New York Sep. 24th to Bremen arriving Oct. 6th
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10¢ yellow green, F. grill (96) used with 2¢ black (93), both s.e., grid cancels, matching "Amesbury Ms. Aug 4" cds on 1868 cover to London, England, red "Boston, Paid. Aug 4" exchange cds also ties 2¢, original 1868 enclosure; reduced slightly at right, (page)
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1¢ buff (112) tied by geometric cancel duplexed with "Hudson N.Y., Sep 29" cds on light buff cover addressed locally, Very Fine local use. US$0
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10¢ yellow (116) well centered, bright color, short perf, tied by red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Nov 17" exchange cds on yellow cover with "Ripley O. Nov 14" cds to Flawil, Switzerland, Nov. 3rd arrival backstamp; docketing at right, F.-V.F. US$0
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12¢ green (117) used with 1¢ blue (63), tied by cork cancels, blue "Registered, Aug 28, 1878, New York N.Y." three-line postmark on cover to Rochester N.Y.; reduced at left, Fine and unusual franking. US$75-100
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15¢ brown & blue, type II (119) rich colors, choice centering, tied by cork cancel, matching "Marksville La. Oct 16" cds on 1869 orange cover to Gironde, France, red "New York 'Paid 3' Oct 26" credit datestamp, carried by HAPAG Holsatia from New York Oct. 26th to blu
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1871, 7¢ vermilion (149) tied by partial "New Orleans La., Jan 18" cds duplexed with grid cancel on blue folded cover to Germany, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Jan 24" exchange cds also ties stamp, Feb. 1st arrival backstamp, a Very Fine use. US$100-150
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1898, 2¢ rose carmine, type IV (279Bc) nat. s.e., tied by "Baltimore, Md. Dec 4, 96" duplex on Baltimore American newpaper advertising cover to Paris, France, "New York "T, 15 Centimes, N.Y." duplex handstamp, France 30c postage affixed and tied by ms., forwarded to Asniere
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1909, 2¢ carmine, on bluish paper (358) nicely centered, tied by "Washington D.C. Apr 2, 1909" Station B flag machine cancel to Bel Air Md., forwarded with "Bel Air, Md. Apr 3, 1909" duplex to Emmorton; corner perf flaw, a Very Fine blue paper use; with 1985 P.F. certificat
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1909, 2¢ Alaska-Yukon (370) vertical pair, tied by "Omaha Neb. Jun 1, 1909" First Day of Issue wavy-line machine cancel on oversize cover to South Omaha, illustrated corner card for Nebraska Grand Chapter P.E.O. (Philanthropic and Educational Organization for Women), tear a
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1909, 2¢ Alaska-Yukon (370) tied by bold "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 1, 1909" First Day of Issue wavy-line machine cancel on buff cover addressed locally; top edge tears and top right corner of cover torn which also clips the top right margin of the stamp, Fine First Day use.<
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1928, 10¢ Lindbergh, booklet pane of 3 (C10a) with tab, canceled by "Cleveland (Midwestern Philatelic Sta.) Ohio, May 26, 1928" duplex on cover to Washington D.C., matching purple exhibition cachet handstamp showing airplane, complete and unexploded, Very Fine. US$30-40
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Baltimore, Md., 1857, 1¢ black (1LB8) tied by cork smudge cancel, used with 3¢ dull red (26), top s.e., tied by blue circular grid, matching "Baltimore, Md. Sep 1" cds on orange cover to Philadelphia Pa., F.-V.F. US$0
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1853, 3¢ red, "THREE" in short label with curved ends (U1) small size 2, canceled by "Goshen N.Y. Mar 15" cds to New York City, F.-V.F. US$0
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1863, 2¢ black on dark manila, "U.S. POSTAGE" above, "2" touches frame (W47) neatly canceled by sharp "Worcester, Mass. Jan 3" cds to local address, light horizontal fold away from indicia, Very Fine. US$50-75
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1864, 3¢ pink (U58) canceled by cross-roads and matching "San Antonio Tex. Dec 20" cds to Mexico, endorsed "Via Eagle Pass" at top, printed "Goldfrank, Frank & Co." printed return address at left and blue 1869 merchant's oval flap seal on reverse; reduced slightly at
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From 8th Regiment, Ohio Volunteers, U.S.A., imprint on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), torn, tied by blue "Columbia Md., Mar 7" cds to Tiffin, Ohio, Very Fine appearance, a scarce regimental patriotic. US$100-150
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Waving Flag "Union Forever!" (Walcott 3034 var.) red and blue patriotic design on yellow cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) strip of three lightly ms. canceled, matching "Hallowell Va., Sept. 1" postmark to Madison Wisc., tied by partial "Advertised" straightline; cover tears and mended paper lo
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"Ye Compliements of Master Jeff" (Walcott W1055 var.) blue caricature patriotic design on cover with ms. "Webster Ohio, March 11" postmark to Urbana, Ohio, endorsed "in care of mag. Myers"; reduced at right and small edge tears, light stains, no indication of postage, Fine and rare
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Lady Liberty with Flag and Shield (Walcott W2367) red and blue patriotic design with S.G. Richards imprint, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), bright shade, tied by blue "Bedford N.H., Dec 19" to Platteville N.Y., original 1861 enclosure; small edge tear and reduced slightly at left,
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"Camp Scene", bronze Magnus design showing Soldiers on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by two strikes of "Washington D.C., Oct 18, 1862" cds to Dayville Ct.; cover stained, reduced at right, Fine and rare design. US$200-300
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"Protect the Stars and Stripes" (Walcott W432) red and blue design of Lady Liberty, "Union" Flag and Eagle on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Little Valley, Dec 26" cds to West Fulton N.Y., original 1863 enclosure; some light staining, Fine and rare Civil War patriotic.
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"It shall wave!" Waving Flag, patriotic label on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by bold green grid cancel, matching green "Lewiston N.Y., May 1" cds on cover to soldier in Battery M, 1st New York Artillery, Slocum's Corps, Williams Division, Washington D.C.; reduced slightly
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Eagle and Shield with State Star Border, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) strip of three, faults, tied by manuscript "Yorkshire Centre N.Y., Oct 27" postmark to Terre Hill Pa.; tiny edge tear and lower right corner mend, open at ends, Fine and attract
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Lincoln and Jefferson Davis Debate (Milgram AL-299) blue caricature patriotic design with image of the two in front of the US Capitol captioned "Jeff - "Big Thing./ Uncle Abe - Can't see it." and the S.C. Upham imprint below, on soldier's letter cover with partial "Poolesville Md. Nov
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"A Polite Invitation" (Walcott 1167) blue imprint on rat caricature patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Lockport N.Y. Jul 15" cds to Mass. 28th Regiment Officer in Washington D.C.; reduced at left just affecting
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Flag with "Union and the Constitution" Banner (Walcott 2911) blue and red design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by bold circular grid cancel, matching "Lockport N.Y. May 23" cds to New York City; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine. US$100-150
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New York "Loyal to the Union", blue all-over shaded patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and N.Y. State Seal with Wells imprint on flap of cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), corner flaw, tied by bold target cancel, matching strikes of "Lockport N.Y., Dec 18, 1862" cds to Niagara Falls N
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Eagle and Shield, red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by oval grid, bold "Perry N.Y. Dec 8" cds to Goodrich Mich.; reduced at right and some light overal toning, Fine and scarce design. US$100-150
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New York "Loyal to the Union", blue all-over shaded patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and N.Y. State Seal with Wells imprint on flap of cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65), corner flaw, matching manuscript "Beach Ridge N.Y., Jan 29/63" postmark to Niagara Falls N.Y.
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Abraham Lincoln "A.L., His Mark" (Walcott W1012 var.) red flag patriotic design on faulty cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Fond du Lac, Wis. Jul 11" cds to Brandon Wisc.; repairs, Fine appearance. US$100-150
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Lady Liberty with Flags and Eagle (Walcott W2270 var.) red and blue patriotic design slightly miss-registered with "Promotions on the French system" verse on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by quartered cork, matching "North Sudbury Mas. Oct 8" cds to Winchendon Mass.;
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"Jeff Davis's Private Tears" (Walcott W900 var.) purple caricature patriotic design on "Soldier Letter" endorsed cover with "Memphis Ten, Jul 7" double-circle datestamp and "Due 3" straightline to Genesee N.Y.; faults and toning, Fine and rare caricature design. US$75-100
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Waving Flag, patriotic design with "Forever float that standard sheet!" verse, on light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid, matching partial "Penn Yan N.Y. Jul" cds to New York City; minor filing holes, Very Fine. US$50-75
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"Our Compromise" Flag and Cannon (Walcott 2781) blue imprint on red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), rich color, tied by "Nile N.Y. Mar 25" cds to 23rd Regiment N.Y. State Vol. at Washington D.C.; some wear and soiling, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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"Our Compromise" Flag and Cannon (Walcott 2780 var.) small red imprint on red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ dull red (26), matching "West Somerset, July 23rd" postmark to East Pembroke N.Y.; edge tears and reduced at left, Fine. US$50-75
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Flag "The Union Forever!", red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by bold blue circular grid cancel, matching "Corfu N.Y., Sept 11" cds to Buffalo N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and attractive. US$50-75
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"Our Compromise" Flag and Cannon (Walcott 2780) large red imprint on red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Cattaraugus N.Y. Oct 7" cds duplex; toned, reduced at right, Fine. US$50-75
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"Victory" and Flag with Masonic Seeing Eye (Walcott W3063 var.) red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C., Apr 4 '64" duplex to Elbridge N.Y.; wear, Fine. US$50-75
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Waving Flag (Walcott 2931) red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by open grid cancel, matching blurry "Stockton N.Y. Nov" cds to Marshall N.Y.; slight spotting, 3¢ small flaws at top, otherwise Very Fine. US$40-60
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Waving Flag "Union for Ever." (Walcott 3054 var.) red and blue patriotic on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by four-ring cancel, matching sharp "Ripley N.Y. Oct 20" cds to Shirley N.Y., Very Fine. US$30-40
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Flag "Stand by the Flag.", red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65), "Holland N.y. Sep 4" cds to Milwaukee Wisc.; some edge wear, F.-V.F. US$30-40
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Soldier with Flag and Sword standing on 8-Star CSA Flag (Walcott 2050) red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small flaws, tied by "Washington D.C., Nov 22, 1862" cds to Centredale R.I., red "Providence R.I., Nov 24, 1862" cds and matching "Missent" straightl
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"The American Eagle catches Jeff Davis in his attempt to rob her nest." (W1088), red and blue patriotic design on cover bearing faulty 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Banks Division, July 5" cds to Embden Center Me.; reduced slightly at left with edge faults, Fine and scarce Civil War desi
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Eagle and Shield, patriotic design showing vines with S.C. Rickards & Co. imprint, on small cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) folded over edge, tied by grid cancel, matching partial "Mount Gilead O. Nov 21" cds to Mattapan, Dorchester, Mass.; reduced slightly at right, 3¢ flaws,
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Eagle clutching Flag "Onward to Victory" (Walcott W2600 similar) patriotic cover, red and blue patriotic design miss-registered on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Dec 2" cds to Fairbury Ill.; reduced slightly at right with edge flaws, Fine. US$50-75
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"To the end of Rebellion" Flag and Zouave, patriotic design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Williamsport Md. Dec 11" cds to Pontiac Ill.; partial flap and some tallying, Very Fine. US$100-150
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Gen McClellan, Commander of the Federal Forces on the Potomac, blind embossed patriotic design showing McClellan with Flag on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C., Mar 28, 1863" cds to Friendship N.Y., flaps red and blue edged; reduced slightly at right, Very Fin
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Shield with Starred Circular Frame, small crude red and blue design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), nick at bottom, tied by grid cancel, matching partial "New Bedford Mas. Oct 16" cds to soldier in Co. K. 21st Regiment Mass. Vol., Annapolis Md., care of Capt. Washburn; reduced slightly at
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