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U.S 1847 Issue continued...

Postmarks by State and Town continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

768

[Massachusetts] Boston postmark on 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), red circular grid cancel, a superior top quality stamp, with wonderful well balanced margins and ravishing rich color, just a great stamp, Extremely Fine, 1989 P. F. certificate for this stamp on a cover, since removed (cover enclosed from Boston).
Scott $475.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $475
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

769

[Massachusetts] Boston postmark on 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), tied by red circular grid on small piece, matching Boston, Mass postmark at right, clear to very large margins, nice shade and impression, Very Fine, 1996 P. F. certificate, which calls this stamp red brown, however, we strongly feel that this is the more difficult brown shade, please take this into account when viewing.
Scott $475.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Scott $475
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

770

[Massachusetts] Boston postmark on 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), impressive and attractive example with large margins including the top frame line of the stamp below, excellent shade, sharp impression, tied by red circular grid cancel on 1848 folded cover addressed to Providence RI, matching "BOSTON 5 cts" postmark at center; light file fold passes through left edge of Boston postmark, Extremely Fine, 1989 P.S.E. certificate, which calls this stamp a red brown, however we feel strongly that this shade is the scarcer brown shade, please take this into account when viewing.
Scott $525.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $525
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

771

[Massachusetts] Boston postmark on 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), large to very large margins, nice shade and impression, neat red circular grid cancel on 1848 folded letter addressed to Newburyport Mass., matching Boston postmark at right, Extremely Fine, 1994 P. F. certificate, which calls this stamp red brown, however we feel strongly that this shade is the scarcer brown shade, please take this into account when viewing.
Scott $525.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Scott $525
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

772

[Massachusetts] Boston postmark on 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), very large margins all around, later worn impression, just tied by red grid cancel on 1849 folded letter addressed to Wareham Mass, matching Boston Mass "5 cts" postmark to left of stamp; small sealed cover tear does not affect stamp or postmark, Very Fine, 1988 P. F. certificate, which calls the stamp red brown, however we feel strongly that this shade is the scarcer brown shade, please take this into account when viewing.
Scott $500.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Scott $500
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

773

[Massachusetts] Boston postmark on 1847, 5¢ dark brown (Scott 1a), large to very large margins, red grid cancel, on folded cover addressed to New York City, matching Boston "5 cts" postmark at right; light cover bend passes under stamp which has a small age spot, otherwise Very Fine, clear 1998 P. F. certificate.
Scott $925.
Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)

Scott $925
Est. $600-800
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

774

[Massachusetts] Boston postmark on 1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), tremendous top quality showpiece with extra large margins, rich shade, sharp impression, tied by red circular grid cancel on 1849 folded printed notice addressed to Saint Louis Mo., matching "U.S. EXPRESS MAIL BOSTON Mass." at top right; faint file fold through address, Extremely Fine, 1998 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott $1,900.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000

This is the only U.S. Express Mail Boston cover with an 1847 stamp used to St. Louis Mo. recorded by Alexander, most all covers are addressed to Philadelphia and were part of the Ludlow Beebee find . (Image)

Scott $1,900
Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

775

[Massachusetts] Boston postmark on 1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), fantastic example with wonderfully large margins, nice shade and impression, tied by red circular grid cancel on undated folded cover addressed to Philadelphia with matching lightly struck "U.S. EXPRESS MAIL BOSTON Mass." at left and numeral "10" at center; cover with small toned spot at top center (away from stamp) and light file fold through address, Very Fine, ex-Paul Berner.
Scott $1,900.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Scott $1,900
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

776

[Massachusetts] Boston postmark on 1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), large to extremely large margins, deep rich shade and impression, neatly tied by red circular grid and matching Boston "10 cts" postmark on Brown envelope addressed to Homer NY; light fold away from stamp, Very Fine, 1999 P. F. certificate.
Scott $1,400.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Scott $1,400
Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

777

[Missouri] St. Louis (?) postmark on 10¢ black (Scott 2), vertical frameline slightly extended at bottom left and small break in horizontal frameline at bottom right, light blue integral "10" town marking (probably St. Louis), brilliant fresh example, nicely margined stamp with great color, Very Fine, 1995 P. F. certificate.
Scott $1,200.
Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)

Scott $1,200
Est. $600-800
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

778

[Missouri] St. Louis (?) postmark on 1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), red town cancel (probably St. Louis), handsome appearing four margined stamp with deep prooflike color; small closed tear at top into design, otherwise Extremely Fine, 1996 P. F. certificate.
Scott $1,150.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Scott $1,150
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

779

[Missouri] St. Louis postmark on 1847, 10¢ black (Scott 2), impressive four margined example with deep prooflike color, plate bruising inside and outside of right frameline, tied by red St. Louis Mo. postmark with integral "10" rate on blue 1850 folded letter addressed to Philadelphia; light file fold through address does not affect markings or stamp, Extremely Fine, 1991 P. F. certificate.
Scott $1,400.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Scott $1,400
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

780

[New York] Albany postmark on 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), horizontal pair, ample to very large margins, excellent shade and impression, tied by red circular grid cancels on 1848 folded letter addressed to Buffalo NY, light matching Albany NY town cancel; vertical file fold through right stamp breaks paper and left stamp with light horizontal pre-usage crease, Fine.
Scott $1,150.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $1,150
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

781

[New York] Albany postmark on 1847, 5¢ brown (Scott 1), large to very large margins, deep rich shade and impression, tied by red circular grid cancel on envelope addressed to Providence RI with matching "ALBANY N.Y." town cancel with fleurons; stamp with two small creases at bottom, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $525.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $525
Est. $500-750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

782

[New York] New York postmark on 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red NY square grid cancel, the quintessential GEM quality 5¢ 1847, with astoundingly large margins and rich elegant color, deserving placement in the finest collection, Extremely Fine, 1987 P. F. certificate for this stamp on a cover, since removed (cover enclosed from New York).
Scott $450.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Scott $450
Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

783

[New York] New York postmark on 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red New York square grid cancel, marvelously well centered stamp, large to very large margins, Extremely Fine, 1987 P. F. certificate.
Scott $450.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)

Scott $450
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

784

[New York] New York postmark on 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red New York square grid cancels, fabulous eye catching stamp, large to very large margins including the top frame line of the stamp below, excellent shade and impression, Very Fine, 1989 P. F. cert.
Scott $450.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Scott $450
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

785

[New York] New York postmark on 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red New York square grid cancel, extremely wide margins and beautiful rich color, Extremely Fine, 1996 P. F. certificate.
Scott $450.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Scott $450
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

786

[New York] New York postmark on 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), red New York square grid cancel and light manuscript marking at left center, sterling example with breathtaking color, Extremely Fine, 1999 P.F. certificate.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

787

[New York] New York postmark on 1847, 5¢ red brown (Scott 1), tied to small piece by red New York square grid cancel, extremely large margins including frame lines of stamps at left and at top, sharp early impression, Very Fine, 1991 P. F. certificate.
Scott $450.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Scott $450
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction