Special Postmarks of the 1851-1857 Issues Auxiliary Markings
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2288
Symbol:"1A" of Natchez, Miss. Bold large advertising handstamp on incoming cover, franked with narrowly cut 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by large "Paid" in grid handstamp, red "Boston, Apr 22" origin cds; some cover edge wear and portions of backflap missing, F.-V.F., a rare auxiliary rate marking, featured in Milgram's "Unusual Natchez 1 Handstamps" in the Chronicle (May 2020). Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:23:15 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2289
Symbol:"A1" of Woodville, Miss. Red advertising handstamp with manuscript rating on incoming folded letter, franked with 1851, 3¢ reddish orange brown (10) tied by "Alexandria, La., Oct 13" cds, letter with interesting content regrading plantation slaves…The children all appeared delighted with their trip up and all they have seen, and all the negroes appeared rejoiced to see them again…There is not a case of sickness now on the plantation. The negroes have all more or less had colds from unavoidable exposure during bad weather while I was absent but all are now well & at work…The negroes are all fat & healthy & in the finest spirits & rejoice at the prospect of making a fine crop. The whip is scarcely ever used because there is scarcely ever any necessity for it., Very Fine, a rare auxiliary marking and interesting slave letter. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:23:55 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2290
Symbol:Cat No:26
"Chicago Supplementary Mail Feb 7". Bold and complete blue cds used as a forwarder to Suffield, Conn, franked with 1857 3¢ Dull Red tied by New York cds, 1860 cover originally addressed to Chicago, original enclosure included, Very Fine, unusual use of Supplementary mail, this cover was the subject of a short article in The Chronicle (Feb. 1975, Vol. 27, No. 1) where it was noted as the earliest recorded example of this marking. Scott No. 26; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:25:03 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2291
Symbol:"D1" in Circle of Natchez, Miss. Large drop rate handstamp on locally addressed cover, with red "Natchez, Miss., Jun 12" cds; some light cover staining, F.-V.F., believed to be the only example of this auxiliary rate marking, featured in Milgram's "Unusual Natchez 1 Handstamps" in the Chronicle (May 2020). Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:25:30 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2292
Symbol:"D1" of Natchez, Miss. Small drop rate handstamp on cover initially addressed to another town in Mississippi, franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (11) tied by grid handstamp, matching "Natchez, Mi., Apr 4" cds with day corrected in manuscript, readdressed back to Natchez and likely hand carried to Natchez and dropped off at the post office, with additional "Natchez, Mi., Apr 20" cds; cover missing backflap and some nicks in stamp at upper right, F.-V.F., a very rare marking. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:25:48 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2293
Symbol:"Due 1" of Danville Hill. Vt. Bold "Due" straightline handstamp and large "1" on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire postmarked "Danville Hill 26 May" (Vt) manuscript town, reverse with neat grid cancel on backflap, Very Fine, unusual and most probably a "Way" rate. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:26:03 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2294
Symbol:Cat No:26
"Due 1Ct" of Philadelphia, Pa. Bold and complete straightline for carrier service on cover to West Chester, Pa, franked with 1857 3¢ tied by octagonal "Philadelphia, Pa, Oct 30" postmark, Very Fine and attractive,ex-Meyersburg. Scott No. 26; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:26:38 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2295
Symbol:Cat No:11A
"Due 5 Cts" of Buffalo, N.Y. Ornate blue ribbon on cover to Billerica, Mass, franked with 1851 3¢ type II, basically four margins, tied by black grid cancel and postmarked blue "Buffalo, NY Aug 16" cds, Very Fine, scarce fancy ribbon. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:27:25 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2296
Symbol:Cat No:11, (3), 24, 26 (3)
"Due" markings on 1851-57 Issues. Group of 7 folded letters's/covers, all with various 1¢-5¢ "Due" markings, most with 1851-57 3¢ stamps but note 1857 1¢ with Providence, R,I (Due 2), others include: Bangor "Due 3 cts", Boston "Due 1" and "Due 3", Boston ornate "Due 5" in circle Philadelphia blue "5 Cts, Due", additional strike in black on folded letters, minor stamp/cover flaws or small faults, F.-V.F., still attractive group. Scott No. 11 (3), 24, 26 (3); Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:27:49 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2297
Symbol:Cat No:U58
"Ficticious". Light but complete red straightline handstamp on 3¢ entire to New York, postmarked scarce Magazine, Ark, manuscript, struck with blue "U.S.D.L.O." double circle & large matching "N" and blue crayon "41674" at left, additional purple "$5", Very Fine, unusual markings, extremely scarce. Scott No. U58; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 80.00
Closed..Apr-26-2025, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Fancy Geometrics
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2344
Symbol:Cat No:11A
Geometric of Bradford, N.H. Bold and complete strike, centrally struck on 1851 3¢ type II, on cover to Boston, Mass, postmarked red "Bradford, N,H," cds, light horizontal fold (not detracting or affecting), adhesive with four margins and pronounced double transfer at bottom, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:53:00 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2345
Symbol:Cat No:U10
Geometric of Brimfield, Mass. Bold and complete blue 8 petal fancy on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Philmont, N,Y, postmarked matching Brimfield, Ms, cds, blind embossed double oval advertising of for "J,J, Warren, Leather Dealer, Brimfield, Mass", Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. U10; Estimate $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:53:21 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2346
Symbol:Cat No:U10
Geometric of Constableville, NY. Wonderful strike of blue boxed fancy on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Bristol, R,I, postmarked matching "Constableville NY Aug 7" cds at left, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. U10; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:53:54 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2347
Symbol:Cat No:10
Geometric of Griggsville, Ill. Bold strike on 1851, 3¢ Deep Orange Brown in at top & bottom, deep rich color, not tied on 1851 folded cover to Leicester, postmarked bold red "Griggsville, Ill Oct 1" cds, Very Fine and attractive, impressive and desirable cover, pencil notation on reverse states, "Copper Brown". Scott No. 10; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:54:46 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2348
Symbol:Cat No:26
Geometric of Naperville, Ill. Fancy grid (S-E SO-G 123) ties 1857 3¢ Dull Red on cover to Schenectdy, N,Y, postmarked "Naperville, N,Y, 16 Jul 1861" double circle, cover with couple small repairs at top, still Very Fine. Scott No. 26; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:55:44 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2349
Symbol:Cat No:11A
"Geometric" of Salem, Mass. Choice strike of Spiral of Dots in Circle fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno GE-E 25) tying 1851 3¢ type II on 1852 folded cover to New York, postmarked red "Salem, Ms 15 Apr" cds with integral "3 cts" and bold "Paid" straightline, stamp affixed with red sealing wax (unusual), Very Fine, extremely attractive, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:56:35 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2350
Symbol:Cat No:26
"Geometric" of Stillwater, Min. Gem strike of fancy floral design (S-E GE-C 4) on 1857 3¢ Dull Red on cover to Maine, postmarked matching "Stillwater, Min Aug 1, 1861" cds, Extremely Fine, Gem cover. Scott No. 26; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:56:56 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2351
Symbol:Shield in Circle of Conshohocken, Pa. Fancy shield (S-E PS-FC 2) ties 1857 3¢ Dull Red on cover to Philadelphia with "Conshohocken, Pa, Sep, 6" cds alongside, cover with corner repair at top left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:57:36 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2352
Symbol:Cat No:10A
Shield of Loveland, Pa. Ornate fancy rimless shield cancels near four margin 1851 3¢ orange brown on cover to Philadelphia, Pa, manuscript Loveland, Pa, Aug, 8 postmark at top left, Very Fine and choice, scarce and attractive shield type fancy cancel. Scott No. 10A; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:58:20 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2353
Symbol:Cat No:26
Shield of Malone, N.Y. Bold and complete Fancy Shield in Circle with "Malone" above, ties 1857 3¢ Dull Red (minor perf flaws at top) on small cover to Ogdensburgh, N,Y, postmarked "Malone, N,Y, 29 Aug" cds, docketed "1861" at top, Very Fine, a scarce fancy cancel which is unlisted in Skinner-Eno. Scott No. 26; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:58:59 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2354
Symbol:Cat No:24, 26
"Square and Compass" of Chicaopee, Mass.two covers, both with bold and attractive fancy Masonic cancels and matching Chicopee, Mass, cds's (dated 1860, 1861), one with 1857 1¢ blue type V, other 3¢ 1857, Very Fine and choice, a lovely pair. Scott No. 24, 26; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:59:28 EST
Sold For 260
Fancy Markings
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2338
Symbol:Cat No:25, 26
"Axe" of Collinsville, Ct. Two covers, each with different types of fancy "Axe" cancels, each franked with 1857 3¢, first postmarked large "Axe" with integral date and town with centrally struck "Paid 3" on stamp, other with small "Axe" only (S-E PO-Wt 6) cancelling stamp and Collinsville, Conn, cds at left, Very Fine, large Axe cover with 1995 P.F. Cert. stating "stamp with a small stain at bottom right which has been partially removed". Scott No. 25, 26; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 575.00
Closed..Apr-26-2025, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2339
Symbol:Cat No:U10
Canton, Miss. of Fancy Cancels. Two 3¢ Nesbitt entire with fancy cancels, first is a Fancy Negative Star with black Canton cds, 2nd is a Fancy Triangle with red Canton cds, Very Fine pair. Scott No. U10; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:50:11 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2340
Symbol:Cat No:11
Checkerboard of Newton, Mass. Intricate manuscript "checkerboard" on 1851 3¢ Dull Red on cover to South Shaftsburry, Vt, with original letter, postmarked faint red "Newton, Mass Aug 11", Very Fine, attractive and interesting. Scott No. 11; Estimate $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-25-2025, 15:50:54 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 124
Lot No:2341
Symbol:Cat No:26
"Maltese Cross" of Elmira, N.Y. Bold and complete full strike in blue, centrally struck on 1857 3¢ Dull Red, type III on cover to Hartford, Ct, postmarked matching blue "Elmira, NY Aug 31 1860" cds, Extremely Fine, gem strike on exceptionally clean cover. Scott No. 26; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)