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1873 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX1 - Essays, Proof (8)
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1873 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX3 - Sample, Trial (16)
1873 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX4 - Essays, Annou (2)
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1875 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX5 - Trial Colors, (12)
1876-77 Plimpton Envelope Co. Essays (16)
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1879 2¢ Postal Card Issue UX6 - Trial Color P (5)
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1881 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX7 - Trial Color P (2)
1886 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX9 - Trial Colors, (2)
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1891 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX10 - Essays, Prod (18)
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1891 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX11 - Trial Colors (10)
1892-1926 Postal Card - Paid Reply Issues UY1-UY12 (10)
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1897 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX14 - Proofs, Issu (5)
1897 2¢ Postal Card Issue UX13 - Specimens (2)
1902 1¢ "Full-Face McKinley" Postal C (1)
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1902 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX18 - Essays, Proo (1)
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1910 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX21 - Essays, Issu (11)
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1910 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX22 - Proof, Issue (9)
1911 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX23 - Photo Essays (2)
1911 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX24 - Issued Cards (2)
1911 2¢ Postal Card Issue UX25 - Essays, Issu (3)
1914 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX27 - Issued Cards (11)
1917 1¢ Postal Card Issue UX28 - Essays (6)
1918-1973 Postal Card Issues UX30-UX66 (3)
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Forerunner Essays - American, Continental & Nation (3)
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Forerunner Essays - H. Lipman, M. Condon, American (17)
Money Order and Postal Tag Essays (4)
Official Postal Cards (2)
Postal Card - Paid Reply Essays (12)
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Postal Cards - Canal Zone (4)
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Postal Cards - Hawaii including Postal Stationery (15)
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9X1, 1846 5c Black, Signed ACM, Connected, tied on a folded letter addressed to Albany NY by red curved "Paid" with an additional strike plus a New York 15 Feb (1847) cds alongside, stamp full balanced margins, letter with couple vertical file folds not affecting stamp, Very Fine an
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9X1b var, 1846 5c Black, Signed "ACM" without periods, Not connected, horizontal pair (pos 21-22) tied by black pen strokes on a folded letter addressed to Geneva NY, red arced "Paid" and "New-York 2 Sep 10cts" cds, stamps ample to large margins all around, letter a central vertical
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1, 1847 5c Brown, tied on a folded letter addressed to Littleton NH by "on the nose" vibrant red "Burlington Vt. 13 Dec 5" (1850) cds, stamp bold color and margins just clear at left but large the other sides incl portion of adjacent stamp at bottom, letter couple vertical file fold
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, two overlapping singles tied on a folded letter sheet addressed to Philadelphia by red circular grids with accompanying red "Boston 27 Feb 10 cts." cds, stamps full to wide margins, Very Fine and scarce
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, cancelled but not tied on a folded letter addressed to Cooperstown NY by blue circular grid with a well-struck matching blue "Utica N.Y. Sept. 7" double oval with fleurons below, stamp bold color and ample to wide margins including a portion of adjacent stamp at upper r
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1, 1847 5c Red brown, tied on a folded letter addressed to Providence RI by blue "Taunton Ms. May 12 5cts" cds, stamp worn impression and full to large margins, letter few vertical file folds not affecting stamp, Very Fine (Scott $550)
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1a, 1847 5c Dark brown, horizontal pair cancelled but not tied on a folded letter addressed to New York by blue circular grid cancels with an accompanying Hunstville Al cds at left, stamps clear to wide margins, letter some light wrinkling not affecting stamps, Very Fine; signed E D
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1a, 1847 5c Dark brown, tied on a folded letter addressed to Hartford Conn by red circular grid with an accompanying red "Boston 12 Aug 5 cts" (1847) cds alongside, stamp with rich color and four full to large margins, letter a light central vertical file fold, Very Fine; signed A Diena, E Diena, an
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1a, 1847 5c Dark brown, tied on a folded letter to Boston by partly struck red "U.S. Express Mail N York Nov 2" (1848) cds, stamp full to wide margins, letter light aging along a horiz file fold well away from stamp, Very Fine and choice; signed E Diena and Sorani, 1981 E Diena cert
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2, 1847 10c Black, two well-margined singles tied by light strikes of red square grid cancels on an envelope addressed to Columbus Ohio, New York Sep 14 cds at upper right, ms "Paid" left of stamps, envelope a bit of postal wear and multiple h.r. on back, Very Fine double-rate use;
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2, 1847 10c Black, tied on a partly printed folded letter addressed to Connorsville Md by a blue circular grid with a matching blue "Philada. Pa. Jul 19 10cts" cds, stamp with large balanced margins, Extremely Fine and a rare 3rd-week use; 1983 and 1998 Philatelic Foundation certifi
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2, 1847 10c Black, tied on an envelope addressed to Salem Mass by red grid cancel with an accompanying red "Washington D.C. Sep 12 5 cts." cds, stamp clear to large margins, wax seal on the back of envelope removed causing portions of the flaps to be missing, Very Fine; 1999 Philate
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2, 1847 10c Black, tied on a folded letter addressed to London C.W. (Canada) by red grid cancel with fair strike of New York Oct 19 (1849) at right, black "Queenstown U.C. Oct 21 1849" exchange office postmark plus ms "9" (pence) due marking, stamp full to wide margins, letter a couple light
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2, 1847 10c Black, single (pos 63R) tied on a folded letter addressed to Somerset Ohio by three clear strikes of red "10" handstamp with a blue "Baltimore Md. Aug 11" cds at left, ms "Paid", stamp large balanced margins, Very Fine in every respect; signed Ashbrook and 1992 Philateli
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2, 1847 10c Black, tied on a folded letter addressed to Keokuk Iowa by a red square grid with red "New-York Mar 16" cds alongside, ms "Paid", some notations on back side incl one from Creighton C Hart that as of March 1960 this was the only 10c 1847 cover to Iowa known to him (more
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2, 1847 10c Black, tied on an envelope addressed to South Boston Mass by red "Saint Louis Mo. Dec 2 10" cds with a second strike at the right, stamp ample to large margins, Very Fine cover from the Turner correspondence, 1974 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $1,000)
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2, 1847 10c Black, pos 22R "jumbo margined" single cancelled but not tied on a folded letter addressed to Philadelphia by red cork cancel with a lightly struck red "Saint Louis Mo. 10 Mar 28" cds at right, stamp with four large balanced margins, few small foxing spots not affecting stamp, Very Fine
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2, 1847 10c Black, tied on a folded letter addressed to Dubuque Iowa by blue "Philada Pa. 10cts Feb 29" (1848) leap year cds with another strike at the right edge and a small portion at the upper right corner, ms "Paid", stamp ample to large margins incl a sliver of the adjacent sta
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2, 1847 10c Black, tied on a folded letter sheet addressed to Philadelphia by black pen "X" cancel with nice strike of blue "Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad Feb 10" cds alongside, stamp large to wide margins, some cancel offset ink on back side, Very Fine and choicernProvenance: Henry
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5A, 1851 1c Blue, Type 1b, horizontal top margin pair (pos 3-4R1E) with ample to huge margins tied on printed prices current addressed to Boston by a blue "Apalachicola Fla Paid 3 Apr 12" cds, stamps bright color and crisp impression, Very Fine and choice; a rare pair showing the "o
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7, 1851 1c Blue, Type II, single and horizontal pair cancelled but not tied on a ladies envelope addressed to Varna NY by black circular grids, black "Brooklyn N.Y. Jun 10" cds at left, stamps margins to just cutting, envelope torn backflap resulting in tiny edge break at the top aw
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10, 1851 3c Orange brown, Type I, on a folded letter addressed to New Orleans datelined "Magnolia Hills 15th Oct/52", tied by well-struck black "STEAM" handstamp with a red "Steam Boat Southern Belle" double oval (Milgram #1285) and New Orleans Oct 19 cds, ms "Luxon" at lower left,
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10A, 1851 3c Orange brown, Type II, tied on a folded letter addressed to New York by crisp strike of black "U.S. Express Mail Boston Mass. May 31" (1853) cds, stamp just clear to large margins, light pre-affixing corner crease upper right, letter light horiz file fold just below sta
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10A, 1851 3c Orange brown, Type II, pos 79R5E, tied on an envelope addressed to New York by small Boston "Paid" with accompanying "1 Jan" (New Year's Day) cds, stamp rich color and well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice (Scott $190)rn
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11, 1855 3c Dull red, Type I, tied on an envelope with blue cameo ad for "S.H. Kerfoot & Co/ Real Estate & Stock Brokers" by black "Chicago Ill. 27 Dec 1856" cds, stamp with some margins, trivial bit of wear along top and left edges, Very Fine and attractive
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11, 1855 3c Dull red, Type I, tied on an envelope with ornate "State Agricultural Rooms, Albany, New York" printed cc byblack "Albany N.Y. Dec 12" cds, ms "No. 4", margins to cutting, envelope some light wrinkling, Fine use
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12, 1856 5c Red brown, Type I, tied on folded letter datelined "Nvlle Orleans Dec 1856" addressed to Paris by black "New Orleans La. Dec 16" cds, partial red New York transit cds, handstamped British accountancy and French due markings, "16" decimes due handstamp, blue New Orleans m
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13, 1855 10c Green, Type I, tied on an envelope addressed to Jackson Calif by well struck black "Gales Ferry Ct. June 4" cds, stamp ample to large margins, a trivial bit of ink bleed from the cancel, Very Fine and choice; signed Jakubek and with his 1987 certificate (Scott $850)
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14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, horizontal strip of four tied on a folded letter sheet addressed to Vera Cruz by partial strikes of black "New Orleans La Apr 1" (1856) cds, "5" handstamp lower right, sender's handstamp on back side, stamps with clear to full margins all around though right stamp with v
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14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, tied on an envelope addressed to Willsboro NY by a perfect Collins-type "Patterson Cal. Feb 17" postmark, stamp full to wide margins, Very Fine in every respect; 1981 Philatelic Foundation certificate; Illustrated in Coburn "Letters of Gold" (Scott $190)
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14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, right margin single (wide margins the other sides) tied on an envelope addressed to Fort Madison, Iowa by nice strike of black "Coloma Cal. Oct 4" cds, some soiling on the back side, a Very Fine stamp on cover to a scarce destination (Scott $190)rnrnThe
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14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, tied on small envelope (138x57mm) addressed to Elizabethtown Ky by strong strike of black "Yreka Cal. Nov 20 1856" cds, ms "Charge 115", stamp full to large margins, cover some trivial toning, Very Fine (Scott $190)
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15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, tied on a folded letter addressed to San Francisco by nice strike of black "New York Jul 20" ocean mail cds, stamp full to wide margins, cover light central vertical file fold and a tiny edge break at top, still Very Fine and attractive; 1981 Philatelic Foundati
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15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, tied on an envelope addressed to Bridgeport Conn by neat black "Downieville Cal Jul 28" cds, stamp full to large margins, Very Fine (Scott $190)
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15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, tied on an envelope addressed to New Bedford Mass by black "waffle" cancel with an accompanying clear strike of black "Park's Bar Cal. 17 Apr" cds at lower left, stamp large to wide margins, Very Fine and choice; 1981 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $190)
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15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, tied on an envelope addressed to Rochester NY by black "Santa Clara Cal. Jan 4" cds, stamp ample to huge margins incl portion of adjacent stamp at upper right, Very Fine; signed Jakubek (Scott $190)
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15, 1855 10c Green, Type III, tied on an envelope addressed to San Francisco by partly struck black "Milford Conn Sep 4" cds, stamp full to wide margins, Very Fine and choice; signed Holcombe and with his 1986 certificate (Scott $190)
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17, 1851 12c Gray black, horizontal pair on a folded letter datelined "May 31st 1856/ Pr. Steamer 'Fulton' to Southampton May 21st" and addressed to London with forwarding to Paris, tied by red grid and French transit cancel, additional red "New York 3 May 31" credit date stamp at
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17a, 1851 12c Gray black, Diagonal half used as 6c, bottom right half tied on an envelope addressed to Boston by black "San Francisco Cal. 4 Jul" cds, stamp clear to full margins the other sides, envelope some light wrinkling along the sides slightly affecting the stamp, Very Fine;
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19, 1857 1c Blue, Type Ia, unusually well centered single in that all the Type Ia characteristics are shown, tied on an envelope locally addressed in Boston by unobtrusive large circular "Paid" with red 18 Sep cds alongside, stamp some truly insignificant blunted perfs, Extremely Fi
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21, 1857 1c Blue, Type III, tied on envelope addressed to Ogden NY by nice strike of Saratoga Springs Dec 28 cds, envelope tiny edge break bottom center, Fine use (Scott $1,900)
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23, 1857 1c Blue, Type IV, used with single and pair of 1857 3c Claret (25 var), cancelled but not tied on an envelope addressed to Medfield Mass by blue "H B Cal/ Union Town Jun 8" double-circle cancel (Humboldt Bay) with an additional bold strike at lower left, stamps with bright
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23, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, strip of three tied on an envelope with blue "C.W. Hillman & Co. Tobacco Commission Merchants" cameo ad, "New York Nov 13" cancels, addressed to Boston, Very Fine; 1991 Alex Rendon certificate
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23, 1857 1c Blue, Type V, strip of three tied on a small envelope by "Prattsville NY Jan 1 " cancels, addressed to South Valley NY, envelope with some small age spots and missing backflap, Fine use
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied on envelope (Carroll Hoy correspondence) by a nice strike of oval Regular Ouachita Passenger Packet Steamer Dr. Buffington (Milgram 362) in blue, envelope with some staple holes as often, still Very Fine and attractive; signed Holcombe and with h
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied on an envelope by marvelous strike of blue "Chicago Supplementary Mail Jul 23" cds in blue, addressed to Lunenburg Vt, stamp rich color, envelope opened and slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and choicernProvenance: Louis Grunin
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied by "New York Apr 29 1861" cds to patriotic with Flag Facing Right design, addressed to Poplar Ridge NY, well-centered stamp with some nibbed perfs, envelope neatly opened at right, Very Fine and attractive (Walcott 2920, Weiss F-R-135)
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied by blue "Cincinnati O Aug 16: double circle cancel to patriotic envelope with General Winfield Scott plus Eagle and Flags (pub by Wells, NY), addressed to Philadelphia, stamp few short perfs, Very Fine and colorful (Walcott 2268, Weiss FP-WS-69)
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied on an envelope by a nice strike of the Canton Miss "Lyre" fancy cancel with an accompanying well-struck Nov 30 cds at left, addressed to Corning NY, stamp pulled top right corner perfs, envelope slight irregular opening at left, Very Fine example
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, cancelled but not tied on an envelope by bold strike of the Lincoln Miss "PAID" handstamp with corresponding clear strike of November 24 cds at left, addressed to Somers Conn, nicely centered stamp on cover with some light edge wrinkling, Very Fine
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26, 1857 3c Dull red, Type III, tied on a small envelope with neat handpainted multicolor flower illustration at upper left, "Lewiston Me Aug 12" cds, addressed to North Pownal Me, stamp with a few blunted perfs, envelope opened at left, Very Fine
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28, 1857 5c Red brown, Type I, horiz strip of three tied on a folded letter addressed to Nantes France by "New Orleans La Aug 31 1857" cancels, red Boston and black French transit cancels, framed "P.D." ties stamps, three French backstamps incl Nantes 22 Sept 57 arrival, right stamp
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32, 33, 1857 10c Green, Type II, III, pair and four singles (top right single #33, others #32) tied on an envelope addressed to Berlin by red grid cancels with an accompanying red "N. York Am. Pkt Jul 17 PAID" cds, ms "Per Prussian Closed Mail" with boxed "Aachen Franco 31.7" handst
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33, 1857 10c Green, Type III, tied on an envelope addressed to Wests Mills Me by "Sacramento City Cal Sep 3-+ cds, well-centered stamp with corner crease, envelope opened and slightly reduced at left, Fine use (Scott $230)
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35, 1859 10c Green, Type V, three singles (two overlap incl one with natural straight-edge at left) tied on an envelope addressed to Rathenow Germany by well-struck "Charleston SC Jul 28 1860" cancels, red "N York Br Pkt Aug 6" transit, ms "By Prussian Closed Mail" and accompanying red "Aachen Franc
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35, 1859 10c Green, Type V, tied on an envelope with dark blue "H.W. Bragg & Co./ Coach, Carriage & Wagon" supplies business cameo ad, "Sacramento Cal May 4 1860" cds, addressed to Salisbury Vt and marked ms "Via Panama", stamp with rich color, envelope opened bit irregularly at lef
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35, 1859 10c Green, Type V, tied on a folded letter addressed to "Paris/ Canada West" by a blue circular grid with accompanying blue "Milwaukee Wis Apr 5 1861 cds", additional framed arced "U STATES" handstamp, three lightly struck Canadian backstamps incl Paris arrival, stamp with
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35, 1859 10c Green, Type V, vertical pair tied on an envelope addressed to Washington City DC by "San Francisco Cal Feb 20 1860" cds, ms "Via Panama", Fine use
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35, 1859 10c Green, Type V, tied on an envelope addressed to Unity Me by "Columbia Cal Jul 15 1861" cds, envelope opened at left and with a portion of back side flap removed, Fine use
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36, 1857 12c Black, Plate 1, pair tied on an envelope with an embossed ad (shoe thread manuf.) addressed to Brechin Scotland by the large Boston "Paid" circular grid, bold red "19" credit marking alongside, backstamped "Boston Br Pkt Aug 30" cds and partially struck arrival cancel, Very Fine in ever
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36, 1857 12c Black, Plate 1, tied with 1857 3c Dull red (26) on a lightweight envelope addressed to Paris by black "Paid" in oval handstamp and red "New York Oct 30 Paid 3" cds, blue octagonal French transit cancel plus red boxed "PD", ms "Via Liverpool/ Steamer 27th/ Oct", backstam
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38, 1860 30c Orange. single franking tied on an envelope addressed to Blomberg Germany by black circular grid, partial strike of red "N. York Am Pkt/ 7 Paid" credit cds, ms "per Prussian Closed Mail" with the boxed "Aachen Franco" handstamp, backstamped "Bromberg 23/4 1861", stamp v
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38, 1860 30c Orange. single franking on an envelope addressed to Paris by a black circular grid and a red oval "PD" handstamp, accompanying red "New York Dec 28 Paid 6" credit cds, London Paid and French (1861) transit cancels, sound stamp, envelope some slight aging and missing backflap, Fine use (
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63b, 1861 1c Dark blue, lovely shade, three large margins, tied by April 19 "U.S. Penny Mail Phila. Pa" octagon datestamp with second strike alongside, on small 1862 preprinted library notice, vertical file crease well away from stamp, Extremely Fine, rare local usage with a pretty
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65, 1861 3c Rose, stamp with bright color and exceptional margins all around, tied by wonderful strike of Albany, New York "U.S. in Wreath of Stars" fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno PT-C 17), on remarkably clean cover to Townsend, Mass, Extremely Fine, a stunning combination of stamp, canc
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65, 1861 3c Rose, tied on an envelope with colorful Female with Flag and Shield plus "President's House" design Magnus patriotic design, well centered single (straight-edge and small scissor cut at left) tied by a clear strike of Washington DC double circle cancel, four mounting rem
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65, 1861 3c Rose, tied by Ottawa, Ill. double circle datestamp to immaculate red and blue Washington, Liberty, and Flags patriotic cover, addressed to North Chelsea, Mass, remarkably fresh and attractive, Extremely Fine, a lovely cover
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65, 1861 3c Rose, tied by black target and April 30 St. Louis, Mo double circle datestamp, addressed to hospital at Point Lookout, Maryland, manuscript notation "Dead," also "22/$5.00/M.H.C.," Very Fine and interesting cover
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65, 1861 3c Rose, attractive single tied by Zanesville, Ohio double circle datestamp to beautiful patriotic cover to New England, Ohio, design shows Liberty sitting amongst ornamentation, Andrew Jackson quote at top ("The UNION Must and Shall be Preserved."), very light edge wear, s
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65, 1861 3c Rose, tied on a patriotic envelope with Flags and Shield plus "Union" Stars border by "Alexandria Va Dec 8" cds (indistinct year date), addressed to Yohoghany Pa, sound stamp on envelope opened top and right and with small nick at lower right, paper adherences on back, F
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65, 1861 3c Rose, tied on a small envelope with intricate hand-drawn floral design in black ink with 2-color US Flag in the lower left corner, circular grid cancel and cds of "Mast Yard NH", addressed to East Concord NH, Very Fine
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65, 1861 3c Rose, tied on an envelope with eye-catching "McDonnell's Panoramic Voyage to Ireland" ad showing sailing ship and Irish harp, tied by Philadelphia Pa cds, envelope unobtrusive edge repair at the top, still Very Fine and a scarce design
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67, 1861 5c Buff, tied with 1861 10c Green, 30c Orange (68, 71) by target cancels on a large envelope (172x117mm) addressed to Montelimart France, "Philadelphia Pa Feb 11 1862" cds (2nd very light strike alongside), red French transit cancel and framed "P.D." marking, French transit
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67, 1861 5c Buff, tied to large part of a folded letter sheet addressed to Halifax, Nova Scotia by black "Paid" in oval, large numeral "5" due handstamp alongside, Halifax 1862 receiver on reverse, stamp rich color and attractive centering, vertical file folds away from stamp, Very Fine, a delightfu
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68, 1861 10c Green, block of three, tied to cover to Frankfurt, Germany by San Francisco cogwheels, matching May 10 San Francisco cds alongside, additional red "New York Am. Pkt. Paid 7 Jun" credit datestamp, blue boxed "Aachen/Franco" ties one stamp, ms "Per steamer", receiver on r
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68, 1861 10c Green, two singles plus two additional 1861 1c Blue (63), on 1862 folded letter sheet addressed to Italy, cancelled by black circular grides with one of the 1c tied by red "New York Aug 19/ Paid 18" cds, red French transit and boxed "PD", backstamped Genova and Chiavar
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70, 1862 24c Red lilac, tied on lilac envelope by a red "3 Cents" credit handstamp, light strikes of "Normal Ill Mar 8" cds and red London MR 8 66 receiver, addressed to "Camden Town London NW/ Old England", Very Fine; signed E Diena and with his 1985 certificate identifying the sha
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70a, 1862 24c Brown lilac, tied by large circular "Paid" with accompanying "Boston Br Pkt Dec 24 19 Paid" integral rate cds on an envelope addressed to London, red London Paid JA 5 63 arrival cancel, ms "Pr Arabia", nicely centered stamp with rich color, envelope a light horiz bend at the bottom, Fi
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71, 1861 30c Orange, with 1861 10c Dark green, 1863 5c Brown (68a, 76) tied on an envelope addressed to Swatow China, tied by black square grid cancels with red London Paid 17 OC 65 transit, red "1d" (Colonial rate) handstamp and crayon "24" credit, backstamped red "Boston Am Pkt 5
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71, 1861 30c Orange, single alongside 1861 5c Buff (67), each stamp struck by blue target cancel, matching blue "La Porte Cal May 13 1862" double circle date stamp, on cover addressed to Chantonnay, France, June 10 New York "24" credit handstamp, June 23 Calais transit cds, small red boxed "PD," Par
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71, 1861 30c Orange, tied with 1861 3c Rose (65) on a folded letter sheet addressed to Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope (Howland correspondence), nice strike of the large Boston circular "Paid" cancel, red London Paid AU 4 62 transit, indistinct oval cancel at left, ms "via England
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71, 1861 30c Orange, two singles struck by bold targets on cover to Paris, June 26, 1863 New Orleans double circle datestamp, red "New York Paid 12 Jul. 4" credit datestamp, red boxed "P.D." handstamp and Calais transit marking, Paris receiver on reverse, Very Fine and attractive
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71, 1861 30c Orange, tied on an envelope with embossed "Revere House" return address sent to Paris by circle of wedges cancel, red "Boston Paid 12/ 9 Nov" credit cds lower left, red 1868 French transit cancel and framed "PD", ms "via Liverpool", envelope neatly opened at right, Very
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73, 1863 2c Black, tied by light "Flushing NY Apr 9 '64" double circle and target duplex to all-over advertising cover for the "American Agriculturalist," addressed to West Dennis, Massachusetts, includes original enclosure (facsimile handwritten letter from editor Orange Judd), Extremely Fi
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73, 1863 2c Black, well-centered single tied by black straightline "Steam" from New Orleans, on cover addressed to Natchez, Miss, manuscript "Charles M. Gillis & Co, Circular, 1866" at left, some edge/corner reinforcement, still Very Fine and rare usernProvenance: Anthony RussornSte
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73, 1863 2c Black, perfectly-centered stamp tied by light grid cancel to 1864 printed circular (Boston and New York Slate and Tile Company) from Newtonville to Methuen, Mass, Extremely Fine, a striking combination of a gem stamp on an immaculate cover, remarkably choice (Scott $75)
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73, 1863 2c Black, pair and single tied on an envelope by segmented cork cancels with an accompanying "New York Aug 2" double circle date stamp, addressed to Poplar Ridge NY, stamps nicely centered, envelope opened at right and a rounded corner bottom right, still Very Fine double-r
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73, 1863 2c Black, well-centered single tied by bold "Peterborough N.H. Jan 8, 1866" double circle date stamp on immaculate unsealed white cover to Temple, NH, Extremely Fine in every respect (Scott $75)rnProvenance: Steve Metzger
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73, 1863 2c Black, tied by black cork to unsealed orange cover to Johnsonville, Tenn, attractive illustrated cc for "Collins, Alderson & Co., Growers, Importers, and Wholesale Dealers in American, English, French, and German Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds" in Philadelphia, remarkab
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73, 1863 2c Black, two slightly overlapping singles on an envelope with "Exchange Hotel/ New York" rubber stamp cc, addressed to Belchertown Mass, tied by "New York Dec 28" cds and circle of wedges duplex, one stamp light corner wrinkles, Fine and attractive; previous owner's notes
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77, 1866 15c Black, well-struck black grid cancel with red "Providence R.I. Jul 17 1866" double circle datestamp alongside, on cover to Paris, France, red "Boston Paid 12 18 Jul" credit datestamp, red "Paid" in circle and boxed "P.D." (the latter just tying stamp), Calais transit on
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78a, 1862 24c Grayish lilac, tied on an envelope addressed to Birmingham England by bold circle of wedges cancel, light strike of red "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid 19" credit cds, backstamped with senders Canal St /NY handstamp and Birmingham JA 13 66 receiver cds, Very Fine
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78b, 1862 24c Gray, tied with two singles 1863 2c Black (73; all stamps slightly overlapping) on 1864 folded letter addressed to Bremen by circular grid cancels, red "N York Br Pkt Nov 3/ 7 Paid" credit cds, ms "p Str Scotia closed mail" with accompanying boxed "Aachen Franco" hands
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93, 1868 2c Black, F Grill, single tied by bold strike of New York City "Bee" fancy cancel to locally-addressed small drop cover, faint cds alongside, stamp with light staining at top right and some perf faults owing to placement, still Extremely Fine example of this rare and popula
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93, 1868 2c Black, F Grill, single with natural straight-edge at left, cork cancel and tied by partial Boston cds on illustrated folded lettersheet to Norwich, Vt for Iron Highway Bridges from the National Bridge & Iron Works, beautiful woodcut of Patent Arched Cantilever Bridge, il
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93, 1868 2c Black, F Grill, nicely-centered stamp on illustrated advertising cover from Oxford, Ohio for "Italian Queen Bees," in black on orange envelope, addressed to Springfield, Vt, slight edge wear, still Very Fine, scarce and interesting subject matterrnProvenance: Edward Word
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95, 1868 5c Brown, F Grill, tied with 1868 10c Green F Grill (96, straight-edge) on an envelope addressed to Paris by target cancels and multiple postmarks with two strikes of "Holland Patent NY Dec 6" (1868), red "New York Dec 8 Paid 6" credit cds, blue French transit, Very Fine, includes original
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97, 1868 12c Black, F Grill, beautiful stamp with large balanced margins, tied by neat black cork cancel to folded lettersheet to Dundee, Scotland, red "Boston Paid. Nov 10" cds alongside, manuscript "St(eamer) Cuba, Nov 11, 1868," horizontal file fold well away from stamp, Extremel
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114, 1869 3c Ultramarine, bright and fresh single tied by black geometric cork and "San Francisco Cal. Feb 24" cds, orange cover with I.O.O.F. corner card, addressed to Independence Lodge, No. 58 in Railroad Flat, Calaveras County, includes attractive enclosure from the Office of th
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117, 1869 12c Green, on folded outer address sheet to Liverpool, England, tied by blue cork with matching "Savannah Ga. Dec 7" cds, blue Dec 7 1869 sender's handstamp at lower left, red "New York Dec 11" transit datestamp, December 22 "Liverpool/ U.S. Packet" receiver, horizontal fi
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118, 1869 15c Brown and blue, Type I, particularly bright and fresh single on cover to Rochefort-sur-Mer, France, cancelled by cork and tied by indistinct black town cancel, stamp also tied by red "New York Paid 6 May 19" transit and blue French entry cds, red boxed "PD" and three b
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119, 1869 15c Brown and blue, Type II, beautiful and well-centered stamp cancelled with black target and tied by red "New York Paid 3 Jul. 6" credit datestamp, black July 1 Donaldsonville, La cds alongside, addressed to Nancy, France with blue Cherbourg transit handstamp, faint boxe
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136, 1870 3c Green, H Grill, tied on an envelope addressed to San Francisco by geometric cancel with accompanying "Mission Sa Jose Cal Aug 4" cds, backstamped "Carrier Aug 4 2PM", envelope neatly opened and slightly reduced at left, Very Fine
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138, 1871 7c Vermilion, H grill, handsome single tied by black three-bar cancellation and red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Jul. 30" exchange office handstamp, addressed to Munich, Bavaria, Philadelphia cc and "Via England" endorsement, Munich arrival backstamp, Very Fine, a gorgeo
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145, 1870 1c Ultramarine, pair cancelled but not tied on an unsealed envelope with printed "Choice Fancy Poultry" merchant cc, addressed to Fort Wayne Ind, ms "#281" at bottom left, right stamp a pulled perf, Fine circular rate use charged an extra 1c for pick-up
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148, 1870 6c Carmine, used alongside 3c Green (147) on 1874 folded letter to France, stamps tied by nice strike of NYFM cancel, November 21 New York transit handstamp alongside, black French transit and boxed "P.D.," few indistinct transit/arrival markings on reverse, horizontal fil
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150, 1870 10c Brown, cancelled on an envelope addressed to Paris by blue target cancel with "Cincinnati O Feb 17" cds in blue alongside, just tied by a red "New York Feb 20/ Paid 6" credit date stamp, Red London and black French 1873 transit cancels plus red oval "PD", envelope smal
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152, 1870 15c Bright orange, nicely-centered single tied by target with July 3 Edgewood, Ill. cds alongside on registered U82 3c Green entire addressed to Providence, RI, manuscript "No. 1" registry notation, exceptionally clean and fresh, Extremely Fine
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154, 1870 30c Black, pair along with 1870 6c Carmine (148) tied on envelope addressed to India (Bissell correspondence) by cork cancels and light "Boston Paid Sep 18" cds, red "London Paid 2 OC 71" transit, "54" crayon credit marking for triple 22c rate via Southampton (18c credit p
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156, 1873 1c Blue, tied on a card with an overall view of "Cable Flax Mills/ Troy NY" by black circular grid cancel, addressed to West Boyleston Mass, back side with printed price list of various twines and yarns, stamp deep rich color and a jumbo bottom margin, card small edge break at lower left,
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158, 1873 3c Green, tied by nearly-perfect strike of black star in circle and "Petersburg, Va. May 22 11AM" cds, striking cameo cc for "Daniel Rahily, Wholesale Grocer & Liquor Dealer" in red, addressed to Wellville, Va (on the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad), Extremely Fin
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158, 1873 3c Green, tied by nearly-perfect strike of black star in circle with "Petersburg, Va. Jun 19 10AM" cds alongside, striking cameo cc for "Daniel Rahily, Wholesale Grocer & Liquor Dealer" in green, addressed to Wellville, Va, Extremely Fine in every respect and the perfect c
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159, 1873 6c Dull pink, cancelled but not tied with 1873 3c Green (158) on an 1874 folded letter sheet addressed to Bordeaux France by bold strikes of black circle of wedges cancels, "New Orleans La Dec 25" (Christmas Day) cds alongside, a red "New York Dec 29 Paid" cds just ties th
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161, 1873 10c Brown, large-margined stamp tied by superb strike of NYFM geometric cancel to cover to Lake Como, Italy, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit May 13" cds, indistinct backstamps, stamp slightly over edge of cover, small mended tear and backflap a bit ragged, still Extreme
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162, 1874 12c Blackish violet, rich color and enormous margins, tied by NYFM geometric cancel and red cds to 1875 cover to Ybiza, Spain, red "New York 5 Feb. 2" credit datestamp, red "PD" and "Wfr" handstamps, sender's blue oval handstamp on reverse, light horizontal file fold, stil
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165, 1873 30c Gray black, used alongside horizontal pair of 1873 12c Blackish violet (162) on cover to Ahmednuggur, India (Bissell correspondence), tied by segmented cork cancels, red "Boston Paid Sep. 21" cds also ties 12c pair, red "London 2 Oc 75 Paid" cancel, red crayon "220/2"
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165, 1873 30c Gray black, single with wonderfully balanced margins tied by "New York Jun 28 AM" duplex to 1878 lettersheet to Vera Cruz, purple straightline "S.S. City of Vera Cruz" handstamp, small black "50cs." due marking, merchant's handstamp on reverse, small tears at bottom left neatly
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178, 1875 2c Vermilion, horizontal pair used alongside 6c Dull pink and 3c Green (159, 158), tied by indistinct target cancels to 1876 registered cover, black "Basil O. Dec 6" cds, addressed to Philadelphia with December 8 commercial receiver handstamp, part of backflap replaced, ot
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184, 1879 3c Green, tied on an envelope addressed to Berkeley Cal by black cork cancel, nice strike of "Martinez Cal Aug 5" cds alongside, ms 1879 docketing at left, envelope neatly opened at right, Very Fine cover from small California town
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185, 1879 5c Blue, well-centered stamp tied by fancy blue star-in-circle cancel with matching "Petrolia California Oct 27 1881" cds alongside, addressed to Vallemaggia, Switzerland, all appropriate transit and arrival backstamps, tiny piece out at top left, otherwise Very Fine, comb
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189, 1879 15c Red orange, lovely color, bright and fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 (SMQ $225)
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189, 1879 15c Red orange, tied on a registered cover to England by New York "Reg" double oval with accompanying registry exchange label and lightly struck 3-line registered handstamp, addressed to London, red London oval 1883 registry arrival and "Registered" crown handstamp, couple interesting hand
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190, 1879 30c Full black, with 1879 15c Red orange, 1882 10c Brown (189, 209) on an envelope addressed to Rome Italy, tied by "New York Feb 25 87) duplex cancels, 10c, 30c stamp light creasing, envelope reduced and refolded with couple nicks at lower left and some wrinkling along the right edge, Fin
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206, 1881 1c Gray blue, tied by Philadelphia oval cancel to advertising cover for Christy & Rittenhouse fruit merchants, beautiful multicolor illustrated design, Extremely Fine, a choice cover in every respect
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209, 1882 10c Brown, with three singles 1897 1c Dark ultramarine (182) all tied on 2c Green entire by target cancels, addressed to Alexandria Egypt and forwarded to Cairo, "Belmont Ariz Jan 3 1890" territorial period cds, backstamped New York, Alexandria, and Cairo, all of the 1c st
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210, 1883 2c Red brown, tied by a crisp strike of violet target with matching large size "Killisnoo, Alaska. Nov 20 1885" double circle date stamp, on cover addressed to Tompkinsville, New York, Very Fine, a beautiful cover from this rare Alaska town, reported to be the earliest kno
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210, 1883 2c Red brown, well-centered stamp tied by negative star in circle with accompanying "Glenbrook, Nev Jan 16, 1886" Collins-type double circle postmark alongside, addressed to Carson City, stamp pulled perf, still Extremely Fine and fresh
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212, 1887 1c Ultramarine, bottom margin single, large margins all around, o.g., a wonderfully fresh and NH stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75J (SMQ $200 for 75, not priced as 75J)
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214, 1887 3c Vermilion, brilliant color, well-centered with fresh unblemished o.g., NH, a vibrant stamp as attractive as the day it was printed, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90 and 1995 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $475)
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216, 1888 5c Indigo, right wing-margin single (natural straight-edge), uprated with the 1882 5c Yellow brown (205) prior to sailing, both tied on the envelope addressed to Germany by "NY Supplementary Paid Apr 21 88" duplex cancels, ms "per Str 'Eider", backstamped Cassell 1.5.88, t
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217, 1888 30c Orange brown, pretty warm shade, vibrant paper and wide margins, fresh o.g., lightly hinged, an appealing stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85J, 1992 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $525)
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218, 1888 90c Purple, remarkably sharp and proof-like impression, rich color on bright white paper, immaculate o.g., NH, a rare post office fresh example of this difficult high value, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75, 1994 Philatelic Foundation certificate for pair from which thi
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220, 1890 2c Carmine, bottom right corner margin single, large margins all around but particularly massive at left and right, bright and fresh, o.g., NH with only a tiny speck of gum disturbance, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85J and 2001 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $145)
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224, 1890 6c Brown red, warm shade, crisp impression on bright white paper, o.g., NH and post office fresh, a choice stamp in every regard, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $550)
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226, 1890 10c Green, top margin single, deep pretty shade, very well centered, o.g., fresh and NH, a choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $875)
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227, 1890 15c Indigo, bold and vivid impression with remarkable centering, pristine o.g., NH and as fresh as the day it left the post office, a gem in every sense of the word, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 2002 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $1,250)
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229, 1890 90c Orange, crisp impression and wonderful centering make for a beautiful stamp, fresh o.g., certificate mentions hinging which we have trouble discerning, in either case a lovely example of this difficult high value, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1999 Philatelic Foun
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230, 1893 1c Columbian, rich color and massive balanced margins all around, NH, small gum crease at bottom left, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90J (SMQ $200)
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231, 1893 2c Columbian, crisp impression, gorgeous margins, o.g., NH, a lovely and choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, photocopy of 1989 Philatelic Foundation certificate for pair with this being the top stamp (SMQ $120)
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231, 1893 2c Columbian, tied by "Bangor, Me Jul 19 7AM 93" duplex to Winchester Repeating Rifles advertising cover in black, design shows Model 1892 rifle, cc for Rice & Miller in Bangor, illustrated on reverse showing repeating and single shot rifles, cover addressed to Veazie, Mai
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232, 1893 3c Columbian, deep color, enormous margins, o.g., NH and post office fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85J (SMQ $155)
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233, 1893 4c Columbian, pretty shade, o.g., NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85, 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $200)
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234, 1893 5c Columbian, rich color and proof-like impression, bright white paper, o.g., NH and post office fresh, an exemplary stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded Superb 98 (only 7 stamps grade higher), 1991 Philatelic Foundation certificate for block of four from which this single o
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235, 1893 6c Columbian, lovely shade, massive margins at left and right, o.g., NH and extremely fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80J (SMQ $200)
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236, 1893 8c Columbian, deep color, balanced margins, o.g., NH, a beautiful and choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90 (SMQ $325)
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237, 1893 10c Columbian, crisp proof-like impression, wonderful margins, o.g., NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 2004 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $325)
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238, 1893 15c Columbian, lush color and wonderful margins all around, o.g., l.h., a choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85, 1986 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $275)
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239, 1893 30c Columbian, rich color, gorgeous wide margins, o.g., barest trace of hinging in corner only, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80J and 2002 Philatelic Foundation certificate as NH (SMQ $290)
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240, 1893 50c Columbian, lovely dark color, sharp impression, o.g., NH, a choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1995 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $1,500)
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241, 1893 $1 Columbian, bright pretty shade, wonderful centering for this difficult issue, o.g., barest hint of hinging in one corner (appears NH), a lovely stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85, 1999 Philatelic Foundation certificate as NH (SMQ $1,300)
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242, 1893 $2 Columbian, warm shade, with large and balanced margins, o.g., NH, wonderful post office fresh example of this difficult high value, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 2000 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $3,750)
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243, 1893 $3 Columbian, deep rich color on bright white paper, beautifully balanced margins, o.g., NH, an exceptional fresh example of this difficult stamp, choice in every respect, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 1998 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $8,250)
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244, 1893 $4 Columbian, proof-like impression and rich color, pristine o.g., NH, a lovely stamp as vibrant as the day it was printed, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1992 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $7,250)
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246, 1894 1c Ultramarine, left margin single with partial BEP imprint, pretty pale shade, balanced margins particularly large at right and left, post office fresh o.g., NH, very choice, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90J, 1988 (for strip of three) and 2002 Philatelic Foundation cert
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247, 1894 1c Blue, bottom margin single with plate number 6, vibrant shade, attractive margins, o.g., NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75J (SMQ $145)
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253, 1894 3c Purple, vibrant color and sharp impression, particularly fresh, o.g., NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85, 1994 and 2004 Philatelic Foundation certificates (SMQ $525)
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261A, 1894 $1 Black, Type II, sharp proof-like impression, rich color, and near-perfect margins, immaculate gum, NH, one of the finest example of this difficult stamp we have ever encountered, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90 and 1993 Philatelic Foundation certificate, PSE populati
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266, 1895 2c Carmine, bright and vibrant color, attractive centering, o.g., NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $110)
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270, 1895 5c Chocolate, top margin single with plate number 162, crisp impression and lush color, post office fresh, o.g., NH, a beautiful stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1991 Philatelic Foundation certificate for strip of three from which this single originated (SMQ $300)
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272, 1895 8c Violet brown, top margin single with partial BEP imprint, deep color, attractive centering, o.g., NH and choice, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80, 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $210)
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274, 1895 15c Dark blue, plate no and imprint strip of three #264 top, beautiful proof-like impression and rich color, post office fresh. o.g., NH, a lovely and choice plate number strip, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75, 1980 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Scott $2,200)
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276, 1895 $1 Black, Type I, top margin single with partial BEP imprint, particularly sharp impression on bright white paper, o.g., NH, an attractive stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded F70, 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $875)
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277a, 1895 $2 Dark blue, bottom margin single with partial BEP imprint, pretty shade, vibrant and post office fresh, o.g., NH and choice example of this popular dollar value, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75 and 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate for strip of three from which
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279, 1898 1c Deep green, tied on illustrated Lincoln - Grant Memorial private mailing card for the 33rd National Encampment in Philadelphia, Pa., addressed to NY City and forwarded to Sing Sing, back side additional Philadelphia landmark scenes and eagle with shield, light bend at t
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279B, 1899 2c Red, Type IV, tied by April 14, 1902 Bangor, Me machine cancel to famous "Hazard Powder" duck advertising cover, Haynes & Chalmers Co. imprint at bottom left, very slightly reduced at right, still Very Fine and attractive, a popular design
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279B, 1899 2c Red, Type IV, tied by Apr 24, 1899 Reading, Pa machine cancel to spectacular "Reading's Sesqui-Centennial" all-over ad cover, addressed to Providence, RI, Extremely Fine, much nicer than usually encountered
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279B, 1899 2c Red, Type IV, tied by "Manasquan N.J. Sep 19 10AM 1898" cds and black grid to Admiral William T. Sampson patriotic cover, addressed to Newark, NJ, cover slightly reduced at left (barely into design), still Very Fine and fresh, an attractive designrnWilliam Sampson (184
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279B, 1899 2c Red, Type IV, tied by September 1, 1898 Washington, DC Barry machine cancel, beautiful red and blue design of Fitzhugh Lee with crossed flags and an eagle, addressed to Frenchtown, New Jersey, a remarkably fresh and Extremely Fine Spanish-American War patrioticrnrnFitz
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279B, 1899 2c Red, Type IV, tied by August 24, 1898 Washington, DC Barr-Fyke machine cancel, striking red and blue design of Admiral George Dewey in shield with eagle carrying American flag, addressed to Frenchtown, NJ, ever-so-slightly reduced at left (just into design), still Extr
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280b, 1898 4c Orange brown, pretty shade, wonderfully centered, o.g., NH and post office fresh, a lovely stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90 (SMQ $250)
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281, 1898 5c Dark blue, top margin single with beautiful proof-like impression, post office fresh, o.g., NH, a wonderful stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90 (SMQ $325)
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282, 1898 6c Lake, top margin single with partial BEP imprint, lush color and exceptionally crisp impression, o.g., NH, a real beauty, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1995 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $475)
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284, 1898 15c Olive green, rich color and crisp impression, attractive centering, o.g., NH and fresh, a choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $875)
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305, 1903 6c Claret, proof-like impression and brilliant color, spectacular margins, NH, as fresh as the day it was printed, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, photocopy of 2002 Philatelic Foundation certificate for block of four (SMQ $450)
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285, 1898 1c Trans-Mississippi, bold color, enormous balanced margins, o.g., NH and post office fresh, an eye-catching stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90J (SMQ $375)
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285, 1898 1c Trans-Mississippi, pair tied by August 19, 1898 Jacksonville, Fla machine cancel, on Spanish-American War patriotic cover with an eagle above crossed American and Cuban flags, addressed to New York City, Very Fine and fresh
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286, 1898 2c Trans-Mississippi, with full top margin and plate number 739, crisp impression, o.g., NH, fresh and attractive, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 1995 Philatelic Foundation certificate for pair from which this originated (SMQ $115)
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286, 1898 2c Trans-Mississippi, tied by Jamaica Plain Station, Boston duplex to locally-addressed all-over American flag Spanish-American War patriotic cover, torn backflap but otherwise Extremely Fine, as fresh as the day it was sent, rare so nice
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288, 1898 5c Trans-Mississippi, top margin imprint single, crisp impression and brilliant color, balanced margins, o.g., NH, exceptionally fresh and attractive, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF-Sup 95, 1995 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $1,750)
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288, 1898 5c Trans-Mississippi, tied by September 9, 1898 Philadelphia machine cancel to three-color (the white is actually printed) waving flag Spanish-American war patriotic cover to London, England, the verse reads "In the vanguard proudly waving, / Emblem of the brave and free, / Unfurled above
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289, 1898 8c Trans-Mississippi, top margin imprint single, pretty color, attractive margins, o.g., NH and fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80, 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate for pair from which this stamp originated (SMQ $450)
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290, 1898 10c Trans-Mississippi, top margin single with plate number 604, sharp impression, o.g., NH and fresh, a lovely stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $650)
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291, 1898 50c Trans-Mississippi, rich color, balanced margins, o.g., just a touch of hinging, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate as NH (SMQ $625)
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292, 1898 $1 Trans-Mississippi, right margin arrow pair, proof-like impression and rich color, o.g., NH, extremely fresh and attractive, magnificent positional pair in every regard and a spectacular showpiece, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1997 Philatelic Foundation certific
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292, 1898 $1 Trans-Mississippi, crisp impression showing this popular design perfectly, balanced margins, og., NH and fresh, an exceptional stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 and 1999 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $5,400)
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293, 1898 $2 Trans-Mississippi, top margin single with plate number 613, lovely impression with well-balanced margins for this difficult issue, o.g., NH, a wonderful post-office fresh stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded F-VF 75 and 1991 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $4,100)
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296, 1901 4c Pan-American, lovely color, huge balanced margins, NH and fresh, a choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90J and photocopy of 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate from which this stamp originated (SMQ $575)
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297, 1901 5c Pan-American, top margin imprint single, lovely shade, balanced margins, NH and extremely fresh, blue in stain in selvage only visible from reverse, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and photocopy of 1994 Philatelic Foundation certificate for strip of three from which t
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298, 1901 8c Pan-American, rich color and sharp impression, perfectly-balanced right and left margins, NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 (SMQ $250)
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299, 1901 10c Pan-American, warm color and crisp impression, visually striking stamp, NH and post office fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 (SMQ $350)
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301, 1903 2c Carmine, tied by "Chicago Ill Sep 3 1903" machine cancel, beautiful multicolor advertising for Abbott's Angostura, locally addressed, stamp with natural straight-edge top and right, Extremely Fine and choice
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302, 1903 3c Bright violet, sharp impression, attractive margins, NH and fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $130)
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304, 1903 5c Blue, rich attractive shade, nice margins all around, NH and choice, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and photocopy of 1984 Philatelic Foundation certificate for block of six from which this single originated (SMQ $150)
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306, 1902 8c Violet black, crisp impression, large and balanced margins, NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $150)
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307, 1903 10c Pale red brown, pretty shade, very well-balanced margins, fresh and particularly choice, NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1997 APEX certificate (SMQ $425)
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310, 1903 50c Orange, vibrant color and exceptional centering, immaculate gum, NH, a wonderfully choice stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $1,750)
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332, 1908 2c Carmine, brilliant color enhanced by fresh white paper, gorgeous centering with jumbo margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95J certificate (SMQ $275)
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333, 1908 3c Deep violet, deep rich color and proof-like impression, gorgeous centering with wide margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificate (SMQ $175)
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334, 1908 4c Orange brown, bright shade and crisp impression, choice centering with wide balanced "jumbo" margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95J certificate (SMQ $650)
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357, 1909 1c Green on bluish, wide and balanced margins, deep color, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95 certificate; just six stamps grade higher (SMQ $1,100)
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376, 1911 3c Deep violet, particularly wide and well-balanced margins, strong color and impression, NH; 1996 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF 90J certificates (SMQ $150)
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380, 1918 8c Olive green, top margin single with part imprint, rich verdant color, well-balanced margins, NH; 2000 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded VF-XF 85 certificates (SMQ $315)
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381, 1911 10c Yellow, huge balanced margins, dazzling color, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95 certificate (SMQ $1,250)
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397, 1913 1c Panama-Pacific, fresh color and massive balanced margins, NH, a delightful stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90J (SMQ $145)
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399, 1913 5c Panama-Pacific, wonderful deep color, large balanced margins (bordering on "jumbo" in our opinion), NH and fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85 (SMQ $215)
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400, 1913 10c Panama-Pacific Perf 10, brilliant color and wonderful margins all around, trace of hinging (appears NH), 2020 PSE certificate graded XF-Sup 95, 1984 and 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificates with the latter as NH (SMQ $315)
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402, 1915 2c Panama-Pacific Perf 10, wonderfully fresh with exceptional centering, NH, a beautiful stamp in every respect, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF-Sup 95 (SMQ $825)
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403, 1915 5c Panama-Pacific Perf 10, top margin single, crisp impression and rich color, NH and post office fresh, a delightful example, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90, 1998 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $775)
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406, 1912 2c Carmine, Type I, tied by "Columbus, Ohio Jul 11 1914" machine cancel to beautiful multicolor San Felice cigar advertising cover, "Hooffstetter Bros., Jobbers Cigars and Tobacco" cc, reverse with four factory views in black, light toning on reverse only, Very Fine and at
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409, 1912 2c Carmine, Type I, Imperforate, tied by "Omaha Neb Jun 15 1912" machine cancel, spectacular multicolor advertising cover for the Fred Krug Brewing Co., design shows a bottle of Luxus beer with hops and barley, addressed to Chicago, Extremely Fine and gorgeous
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415, 1914 9c Salmon red, luscious color on bright paper, wide balanced margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95J certificate (SMQ $650 for 95 without premium for "J")
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419, 1914 20c Ultramarine, brilliant color, balanced margins and centering, NH; 1989 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded VF-XF 85 certificates (SMQ $525)
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426, 1914 3c Deep violet, Pink back variety, top margin single, large well-balanced, PO fresh, NH; according to Scott, the aniline inks used on some printings of Scott 425, 426 and 435a caused a pink tinge to permeate the paper and appear on the back, 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95 certi
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428, 1914 5c Blue, proof-loke impression with rich color, exceptionally well centered, NH; 1996 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95J certificates (SMQ $875)
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430, 1914 7c Black, unusually well centered with nicely balanced margins, intense shade on bright white paper, NH; 2020 PSE graded VF-XF 85 certificate (SMQ $300)
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431, 1914 8c Pale olive green, lovely shade (anything but "pale") on fresh paper, wide and balanced margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF 90J certificate (SMQ $325)
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433, 1914 10c Orange yellow, intense color, exemplary centering, NH; 1995 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificates (SMQ $250)
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435, 1914 12c Claret brown, "gem" single sporting crisp impression on bright paper, wonderful centering with well-balanced margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded Superb 98 certificate; 7 examples with this grade and just one graded higher (SMQ $1,400)
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438, 1914 20c Ultramarine, fresh color, large and balanced margins, l.h., 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificate (SMQ $325)
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439, 1914 30c Orange red, eye-catching single with dazzling color, very well centered, NH; 1977 and 1997 Philatelic Foundation plus 2020 PSE graded XF90 certificates (SMQ $1,050)
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440, 1915 50c Violet, intense color on bright paper, choice centering, NH, 1994 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificates (SMQ $1,850)
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454, 1914 2c Red coil, Type II, Joint line pair, PO fresh, NH; 1991 (for the strip of four) and 1998 Philatelic Foundation plus 2020 PSE graded F 70 certificates (SMQ $400)
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460, 1915 $1 Violet black, intense shade and impression, nicely balanced margins, NH; 1985 and 1996 Philatelic Foundation plus 2020 PSE graded VF-XF 85 certificates (SMQ $1,850)
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464, 1916 3c Violet, deep rich color enhanced by bright paper, wonderful centering, NH; 1995 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificates (SMQ $325)
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465, 1916 4c Orange brown, exceptionally well-centered, PO fresh, NH; 2002 Philatelic Foundation (for a pair) and 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificates (SMQ $200)
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467, 1916 5c Carmine error of color, strip of three with center stamp the error and flanked by two normal 3c issues (463), wonderfully well centered, rich color, NH, sterling example of this popular error, 1999 Holcombe and 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificates (SMQ $1,600)
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469, 1916 7c Black, well centered single within "jumbo" margins and an intense shade, NH; 2020 PSE graded VF-XF 90J certificate (SMQ $350 for 85 without premium for "J")
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471, 1916 9c Salmon red, vibrant color, premium centering, NH; 1991 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificates (SMQ $250)
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478, 1916 $1 Violet black, wide and remarkably balanced margins, barest trace of hinging; 1997 Philatelic Foundation (for NH) and 2020 PSE graded XF 90J certificates (SMQ $900)
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479, 1917 $2 Dark blue, rich color, well balanced balanced margins, NH; 1997 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificates (SMQ $750)
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480, 1917 $5 Light green, mathematically perfect centering with wide margins, rich color on bright white paper, tiniest trace of a hinge mark; 1997 Philatelic Foundstion (for NH) and 2020 PSE graded Gem 100 certificates (SMQ unpriced for this grade, $500 for 98)
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500, 1917 2c Deep rose, Type Ia, rich distinctive shade, well-balanced margins, PO fresh, NH; 1997 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded VF-XF 85 certificates (SMQ $725)
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505, 1917 5c Rose error of color, particularly well-centered, rich color, NH; 1999 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificates (SMQ $1,050)
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505, 1917 5c Rose error of color, tied on a locally addressed envelope by "Washington DC Jun 21 1923" duplex, stamp light crease and pulled corner perf, envelope opened at left and couple staple holes left edge, Fine use (Scott $2,250)
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511, 1917 11c Light green, centered precisely amongst jumbo margins, deep rich color, PO fresh, NH; 2020 PSE graded Superb 98J certificate; only 5 singles with this lofty grade andjust 4 grading higher (SMQ $625)
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513, 1919 13c Apple green, lovely pastel shade, exemplary centering within wide margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95J certificate (SMQ $325)
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514, 1917 15c Gray, premium centering within oversized margins, deep rich color, NH; 1996 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95J certificates (SMQ $750)
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517, 1917 50c Red violet, plate no single #7040 top, especially well-centered within large margins, 1995 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95 certificates (SMQ $500)
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518, 1917 $1 Violet brown, precise centering within balanced "jumbo" margins, luscious color, an NH Gem example; 1995 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded Superb 98J certificates; 5 singles with this desirable grade and just 4 grading higher (SMQ $2,250)
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518, 1917 $1 Violet brown, top margin single with part imprint, choice centering enhanced by "jumbo" margins, PO fresh color, NH; 1987 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF 90J certificates (SMQ $275)
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524, 1918 $5 Deep green and black, right margin single with part arrow, rich colors and crisp impressions, well balanced margins, NH; 1997 Holcombe and 2020 PSE graded VF-XF 85 certificates (SMQ $425)
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527, 1918 2c Carmine, Type V, bright color enhanced by fresh white paper, beautifully centered within oversized margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95J certificate (SMQ $650)
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533, 1920 2c Carmine, Type V, bottom left corner margin single with full margins the other sides, radiant color, unblemished o.g., NH; 2000 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificates (SMQ $225)
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533, 1920 2c Carmine, Type V, Imperforate, single with large margins (including portions of adjacent stamps at right and top), tied by Mar 7 1921 Chicago slogan cancel, addressed to Benton Harbor, Mich, Extremely Fine and fresh, a beautiful cover in every regard (Scott $225)
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535, 1918 3c Violet, Type IV, mammoth single with portions of the eight surrounding stamps, PO fresh, NH; 2020 PSE graded Gem 100J certificate (SMQ $100 for grade 100, unpriced for this ultimate grade)
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547, 1920 $2 Carmine and black, eye-catching top margin single with bold colors and wonderful centering amongst wide margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF 90J certificate (SMQ $550)
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565, 1923 14c Blue, near-perfect centering with large margins, bold color, NH; 2020 PSE graded Superb 98 certificate (SMQ $250)
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566, 1922 15c Light gray, deep shade and exceptional centering within "jumbo" margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded Superb 98J certificate, just 5 with this grade and only another 5 grading higher (SMQ $950)
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568, 1922 25c Yellow green, wide well-balanced margins and precise centering, beautiful PO fresh color, NH; 2020 PSE graded Superb 98 certificate (SMQ $750)
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570, 1922 50c Lilac, bright shade and crisp impression, wonderfully well centered within oversized margins, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95J certificate (SMQ $525)
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571, 1922 $1 Violet brown, sumptuous deep color and crisp impression, virtually perfect centering, NH; 2020 PSE graded Superb 98 certificate (SMQ $775)
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573, 1923 $5 Carmine and blue, outstanding centering, PO fresh colors and gum, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificate (SMQ $240)
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584, 1925 3c Violet, Perf 10, vivid shade and impression, full perfs alla round, nicely-balanced margins, barest evidence of hinging; 2020 PSE graded XF-Sup 95 certificate (SMQ $100)
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834, 1938 $5 Coolidge, PO fresh with excellent centering, NH; 2020 PSE graded XF 90 certificate (SMQ $105)
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834, 1938 $5 Coolidge, block of four with horizontal guide line, PO fresh, NH; 2020 PSE graded VF 80 certificate (SMQ $420 as singles)
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C2, 1918 16c Green, rich color and crisp impression, NH and fresh, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF-XF 85, photocopy of 1996 Philatelic Foundation for pair with this being the top stamp (SMQ $160)
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C3, 1918 24c Carmine rose and blue, vivid impression on bright white paper, attractive margins, NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 (SMQ $130)
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F1, 1911 10c Ultramarine, vibrant color and phenomenal centering, NH, an immaculate stamp which looks as if it could have been printed yesterday, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF-Sup 95 (SMQ $475)
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Q9, 1913 25c Carmine rose, top margin single with plate number 6176, wonderfully centered, NH, a choice and attractive stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded XF 90 and 2001 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $400)
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Q12, 1913 $1 Carmine rose, bright and fresh with particularly large margins all around, NH, 2020 PSE certificate graded VF 80 and 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate (SMQ $700)
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U.S.P.O., Philadelphia Pa., 7LB11, 1850/52 1c Gold on black glazed, affixed on a locally addressed folded letter (1853 printed notice from notary public) with strong strikes of blue "Philadelphia Pa Oct 26" cds and octagonal-framed "1" handstamp, stamp balanced margins, Very Fine an
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Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 15L15, 1848/54 (1c) Blue and pink on bluish, single acid tied (and subsequently discolored) on a small ladies envelope addressed to Menasha Wis, a nice strike of "Old Town Me Sep 11" cds with accompanying "Paid 3" handstamp, envelope some light edge wrinkling
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Blood's Penny Post, Philadelphia Pa., 15L18, 1855 (1c) Black, cancelled but not tied by red handstamp on a locally addressed envelope, "Blood's Penny Post, Philada. Oct 13 2-+ P.M." double-circle datestamp, ms "Paid" at left, stamp just clear to full margins, envelope small hinge-se
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Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy's Express. D.H Davidson, Agent, 10 Genesee St Utica . black on orange label with steamboat illustration on folded letter sheet (portion of a folded letter) with May 1845 docketing and addressed to the "Astor House Broadway/ New York", ms "Paid Express" a
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U17, 1855 10c Green, bold, perfect strike of "Yankee Jim's Cal Jan 2" cds, addressed to Hanover, NH, some light edge wear but still Very Fine and attractive, a choice cover (Scott $225)
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U26, 1860-61 3c Red, entire with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank in black, addressed to Santa Barbara Cal and cancelled by black "Wells, Fargo & Co/ San Jose Mar 12" oval date stamp, backflap torn and small piece missing, still Very Fine
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1, 1861 5c Green, large margins, beautifully tied by blue "Norfolk Va. Mar 24 1862" double circle datestamp to cover to Lexington, Va, Extremely Fine and attractivernProvenance: James P. Myerson
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1, 1861 5c Green, Stone 2, margins huge to full, tied by red "Camden, S.C. Mar 23(?)" double circle datestamp to pretty pink cover addressed to Charleston, SC, Extremely Fine, a remarkably attractive cover, 1997 PSE certificate
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1, 1861 5c Green, four enormous margins, tied by choice strike of "Charleston S.C. Dec 21 1861" cds to cover to Williamston, SC, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful coverrnProvenance: James P. Myerson
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1, 1861 5c Green, tied on a folded letter sheet by a Corinth La (?) cds on folded letter sheet addressed to New Orleans, ms notation "Louisiana Guard Compy C.." at top, single with deep color and wide balanced margins, letter a light central vertical file fold, Very Fine (Scott $300
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1c, 1861 5c Olive green, Stone A-B, stamp with large even margins, rich color, tied by crisp "Richmond Va. Nov 22 1861" cds to cover with printed cornercard of the Bank of the Commonwealth in Richmond, printed address to Lynchburg Va, trivial water stain next to stamp, Extremely Fin
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1c, 1861 5c Olive green, Stone A-B, striking single with four huge margins (portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom), tied by "Montgomery Ala. Nov 23 1861" to cover to Greenville, Ala, Extremely Fine and choice
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1c, 1861 1c Olive green, tied on an envelope by lightly struck "Tudor Hall Va Dec 8 1861" cds, addressed to Gordonsville Va, right margin single with fresh distinctive color and full balanced margins the other sides, Very Fine and choice; Jack Molesworth notations and "JWM" handstam
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2, 1861 10c Blue, Paterson, huge margins all around, tied by clear strike of "Staunton Va. Oct 15" cds to pristine cover addressed to Fredericksburg, Va, Extremely Fine and attractive in every regardrnProvenance: Marcus W. White
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2a, 1861-62 10c Light blue, Paterson printing, tied on a small envelope by Boydton Va cds, addressed to Clarksville Va, stamp large balance margins, Very Fine in every respect; previous owner's notes on backrnProvenance: Judge Robert S. Emerson
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2b, 1861-62 10c Dark blue, Hoyer and Ludwig printing, tied on an envelope by a nice strike of "Quincy Flor May 13" cds, addressed to Athens Ga, stamp crisp impression and rich color featuring large to wide margins, Very Fine in every respect in addition to being a scarce Florida use
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2b, 1861-62 10c Dark blue, Hoyer and Ludwig printing, tied on an envelope by clear "Greensborough Ala Jul 2" cds, addressed to Pendleton SC and docketing on back indicates 1862 mailing, stamp huge margins though an irregular bottom margin is just clear at one spot, a small portion of backflap missin
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2e, 1861-62 10c Light milky blue, Stone Y, full even margins all around, lovely bright color, tied by perfect strike of "Thomasville Ga. Feb 10" cds, on immaculate homemade brown envelope, addressed to Starkville, Ga, Extremely Fine and choice, a spectacular cover upon which it woul
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2e, 1861-62 10c Light milky blue, Stone Y, tied on a homemade envelope by "on the nose" "Woodstock Va Nov 23" cds, addressed to Mays Forge Va, stamp full to wide margins, tine edge break at left, envelope missing one side flap, Very Fine (Scott $400)
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4, 1862 5c Blue, tied on an envelope by "Halifax NC Apr 4 1862" cds, addressed to Dundarrach NC, stamp rich color and full to huge margins incorporating a bit of the adjacent stamp at upper left, envelope opened and reduced at right, Very Fine and choice
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5, 1862 10c Rose, incredible stamp with four gigantic margins, portion of adjacent stamp at left and trace of imprint and arrow at bottom, tied by blue grid and matching "University of Virginia VA Jul 24" double circle datestamp, addressed to Carnesville, Ga, Extremely Fine, a remar
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5, 1862 10c Rose, beautiful right sheet margin single, four large margins and pretty light shade, tied by bold "Richmond Va. Jul 11 1862" cds to pristine orange cover, slightly reduced at left, Extremely Fine, a spectacular cover, 1999 Holcombe certificate
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5, 1862 10c Rose, tied on an envelope by Mobile Ala double circle date stamp, addressed to Eutaw Ala, stamp deep shade and large balanced margins, envelope opened at left, Very Fine and choice; signed Holcombe and with his 1999 certificate (Scott $750)
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6, 1862 5c Light blue, De La Rue printing, tied on an envelope by "Charleston SC Oct 18" double circle date stamp with an accompanying "5" handstamp plus ms "Official" at upper right, addressed to Grahamville SC, stamp with large balanced margins on a pristine envelope, choice Very
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7, 1862 5c Blue, Archer & Daly, remarkable bottom sheet margin pair with large margins, just tied by "Charleston S.C. Apr 30 63" cds to homemade cover to Harrington, NC, exceptionally clean and fresh, Extremely Fine, a gem in every respect
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8, 1863 2c Brown red, striking left margin single, other sides large to full, tied by "Richmond Va. Jan 19" cds on homemade drop cover, endorsed "Office of Commr. of Taxes / OB" at top, Extremely Fine and attractive, Weill handstamp on reversernProvenance: James P. Myerson
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11a, 10c Milky blue, Die A, four large even margins, attractive early shade, tied to buff cover to Beatties Ford, NC by blue "Charlotte N.C." dateless circular postmark, manuscript charge box notation at top, Very Fine and scarce postmarkrnProvenance: James P. Myerson
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12, 1863 10c Blue, spectacular single with portions of adjoining stamps on all sides, rich color, o.g., NH, a superlative stamp, 2020 PSE certificate graded 100J (SMQ $475 for 100, not priced at 100J)
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12, 1863-64 10c Blue, Die B, tied on an envelope addressed to Water Valley, Ms by Pollard Ala 1864 cds, stamp rich color and large to wide margins, Very Fine and choice
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13d, 1863 20c Green, Diagonal half used as 10c, upper left half with huge margins, tied by Savannah Ga. Paid Nov 19" cds to orange cover addressed to Macon, Ga, Extremely Fine in every regard, truly a gem cover befitting the finest CSA collection, impeccable provenancernProvenance:
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