Sale No: 6
Lot No:1040
Symbol:

Est. $300-400

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1041
Symbol:Cat No:Nov. 5

1846 (Nov. 5) Washington D.C. to Army of Occupation, Mexico. Datelined folded letter with red "Washington City, D.C. Nov 5" cds with matching "Paid" and "10" ratings addressed to Capt. D. Ruggles, 5th Infantry, Army of Occupation, Mexico via New Orleans La., endorsed "Charge Subs. Office, Geo. Gisbon C.G.S." at top right, letter datelined "Office of Com. Genl. of Subs., Washington Nov. 4. 1846" concerning accounts, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

Daniel Ruggles (1810-1897) graduated in 1833 from the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York as 34th out of 43 cadets; among those George W. Cullum and Rufus King. Ruggles and the 5th Infantry joined Gen. Winfield Scott's army for the Mexico City Campaign, fighting at Vera Cruz, San Antonio, Churubusco, Molino del Rey, Chapultepec and Mexico City. Ruggles was breveted for Gallant and Meritorious Conduct to Major after Churubusco and to Lieutenant Colonel after Chapultepec.

Ruggles was a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was a division commander at the Battle of Shiloh. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1035
Symbol:

Est. $150-200

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1087
Symbol:Cat No:1LB9

Baltimore, Md., 1857, 1¢ red. Canceled by ms. "F" initial (J. S. Fusselbaugh) on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Baltimore Md., Nov 13" cds to Lebanon, Ohio; reduced slightly at right just affecting 3¢, otherwise Very Fine and scarce carrier initial use.
Scott No. 1LB9; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1088
Symbol:

Est. $150-200

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1090
Symbol:Cat No:15L13

Blood & Co., 1850, 1¢ bronze on black. Acid tied and by sharp "New-York '5cts.' Sep 14" integral-rate, matching perfect sharp "PHILADA. RAIL ROAD" straightline on cover from Philadelphia Pa. to Providence R.I., Very Fine railroad use.
Scott No. 15L13; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1091
Symbol:Cat No:15LU6A

Blood & Co., envelope, 1848-60, red on buff. Small 2½x4" entire, canceled by "Blood's Penny Post, Philada, Dec 30, 1857" double-circle datestamp to local Philadelphia street address, Very Fine, ex-Gibson.
Scott No. 15LU6A; $350. US$0 (Image)

Scott $350

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1092
Symbol:Cat No:15LU7a var.

Blood & Co., envelope, 1848-60, red, laid paper. Impressed on U.S. 3¢ envelope (No. U10). Indicia canceled by "Balbertsville N.J., Sep 11" cds incoming use to Blood's Dispatch, Philadelphia Pa., pencil "Sep 11, 1856" docketing; small edge tears and internal split in Blood's indicia, Fine and rare incoming use, ex-Perry, Gibson.
Scott No. 15LU7a var.; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1093
Symbol:Cat No:18L2

Bouton's City Dispatch Post, 1848, 2¢ black on gray blue. Margins to barely touched, uncanceled on cover with neat red "Paid, Bouton." two-line handstamp and "Boutons City Dispatch Post." oval handstamp on cover to New York City street address, Very Fine, P.F. certicate #103997 as "Genuine" no longer accompanies.
Scott No. 18L2; $600 as tied. US$0 (Image)

Scott $600 as tied

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1094
Symbol:Cat No:20L35

Boyd's City Dispatch, 1877 (1¢) violet on lilac. Cork cancel and tied by "Paid" in circle, purple "Boyd's City Despatch, 1 Park Place, May 4, 1879" oval on amber Bouton & Smith, Carriage Furnishing Warehouse corner card cover to local New York City street address, Very Fine.
Scott No. 20L35; $450. US$0 (Image)

Scott $450

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1095
Symbol:Cat No:20LU13

Boyd's City Dispatch, envelope, 1867, 2¢ red on amber. Canceled by "Boyd's Dispatch., 41 Fulton St., Nov 4" double-circle datestamp to local New York City street address, Very Fine.
Scott No. 20LU13; $300. US$0 (Image)

Scott $300

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1098
Symbol:Cat No:20L7

Boyd's City Express, 1848, 2¢ black on green. Huge margins, tied by sharp red "New-York 'Paid 3 Cts.' Aug 31" integral-rate cds on blue folded cover to Carthage N.Y., endorsed "Pd 3. in great haste", Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 20L7; $175. US$0 (Image)

Scott $175

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1099
Symbol:Cat No:20L8

Boyd's City Express, 1852, 2¢ black on green. Vertical strip of three, large margins, tied by strikes of "Paid, J.T.B." two-line handstamp, matching "Boyd's City Express Post, Feb 14 3" oval on large 8½"x10¼" illustrated gold Valentine envelope to local New York City street address; few age spots and light wrinkling, otherwise Very Fine and exceptionally rare use.
Scott No. 20L8; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1100
Symbol:Cat No:20L8

Boyd's City Express, 1852, 2¢ black on green. Large margins, bright color, tied by "Paid, J.T.B." two-line handstamp, matching strike at center and "Boyd's City Express Post, Apl 4" oval on cover to local New York City street address, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 20L8; $225. US$0 (Image)

Scott $225

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1102
Symbol:Cat No:20L12

Boyd's City Express, 1857, 2¢ brick red on white. Huge even margins, rich color, tied by "Paid, J.T.B." two-line handstamp, additional strike adjacent, indistinct "Boyd's City Express Post, Jul 2" oval on orange cover to local New York City street address, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 20L12; $500. US$0 (Image)

Scott $500

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1105
Symbol:Cat No:20L17

Boyd's City Express, 1860, 1¢ black on lilac. Margins to touched, used with 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65), all tied by two strikes of "New York, 23 Jan" cds duplex with four-ring cancel to Westfield Mass.; cover tears, no flap, 1¢ affected from edge placement, Fine and rare Boyd's Local to-the-mails prepaid carrier use.
Scott No. 20L17; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1109
Symbol:Cat No:36L1

Carter's Despatch, 1849-51, 2¢ black. Full margins to touched at right, manuscript "X" cancel, black "G. Carter's Despatch 90 N. Fifth St. Paid" circular handstamp on blue March 9th 1849 folded letter from Northern Liberties entering mails with partial blue "Philada Pa. '5' Mar" integral-rate cds and framed "FREE" handstamp to Hon. W.M. Meredith, Washington D.C., Very Fine.
Scott No. 36L1; $225. US$0 (Image)

Scott $225

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1110
Symbol:Cat No:36L1a

Carter's Despatch, 1849-51, 2¢ black on ribbed paper. Large even margins, strong impression, tied by manuscript "X" cancel on Jan. 11th 1850 folded letter entering mail with blue "Philada, Pa. '5 cts' Jan 11" integral-rate cds to Clearfield Pa., sharp strike of "Clearfield Pa. Jan 17" arrival cds just ties local; some edge wear, an Extremely Fine use of the ribbed paper variety, ex-Boker.
Scott No. 36L1a; Estimate $300 - 400.

This lot is accompanied by a 1970 Robson Lowe aerogramme to John Boker certifying the ribbed paper variety. He also discussed how this stamp has large side margins instead of the normal razor-thin margins normally found on this issue. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1111
Symbol:

Est. $100-150

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1112
Symbol:Cat No:38L1

Chicago Penny Post, 1862 (1¢) orange brown. Huge margins all around, sharp impression, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 38L1; $800. US$0 (Image)

Scott $800

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1113
Symbol:Cat No:270

1895, 5¢ Clipperton Island. Perf 12½. With purple "W. Freese & Co., San Francisco, Agents for O.P. & Co." handstamp, used on piece with 5¢ chocolate (270), both tied by part of San Francisco "11" barred oval, Very Fine combination piece.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1114
Symbol:Cat No:55L1

Cumming's City Post, 1844, 2¢ black on rose. Margins to touched, canceled by red "FREE" framed handstamp on small blue piece, Very Fine and rare, with 2022 P.F. certificate on faulty cover.
Scott No. 55L1; $1,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,000

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1116
Symbol:Cat No:59L2

Douglas' City Despatch, 1879 (2¢) blue. Pen canceled used on buff cover to local New York City street address, flap with red Beatty & Durkee Restaurant New York cameo showing a rooster; small flap flaw, Very Fine and unusual use.
Scott No. 59L2; $500. US$0 (Image)

Scott $500

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1118
Symbol:Cat No:152L1

Faunce's Penny Post, 1885 (1¢) black on red. Die cut, mint, Very Fine.
Scott No. 152L1; $350. US$0 (Image)

Scott $350

Sale No: 6
Lot No:1121
Symbol:Cat No:87L10

Hussey's Post, 1859, 1¢ rose red. Four margins, tied by "1 Ct. Paid, Hussey 50 Wm St." circular handstamp on yellow cover to local New York City street address; partial flap, 1¢ minor margin creasing, a Very Fine use.
Scott No. 87L10; $400. US$0 (Image)

Scott $400