Fancy Cancels: New York City Blues
Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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1296 |
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2c Black (73). Tied by beautifully clear strike
of blue Geometric Pattern in Circle fancy cancel, matching "New-York City Aug. 1" duplex datestamp on cover addressed locally, slightly reduced at right not affecting the stamp EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF ONE OF THE MOST ELABORATE OF THE NEW
YORK CITY FANCY CANCELS OF THIS PERIOD. This is a remarkably clear strike of this detailed geometric fancy cancel -- with 34 separate identifiable segments. Ex Brigham, Lehman and Haas. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 1,500-2,000
SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1297 |
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2c Black (73). Tied by clear strike of blue
negative Star in Sawtooth Circle fancy cancel, matching "New-York City 22 Oct." (1867) duplex datestamp on folded letter from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, sent to New York via St. Thomas, datelined at Mayaguez on Oct. 10, 1867, directive "p
Steamer", backstamped Oct. 18 with blue Geo. A Phelps St. Thomas forwarder's datestamp, additional Morrison & Phelps double-circle forwarder's datestamp overlapping New York datestamp, Very Fine, carried outside the mails and posted at New York,
ex Worden and Metzger (Image) Search for
comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1298 |
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2c Black (73). Intact perfs at left with
portion of adjoining stamp, tied by beautifully bold strike of blue Diamond in Circle of Hollow Wedges fancy cancel, matching "New-York City Sep. 14" circular datestamp on embossed corner card cover to local address, 1866 docketing, Extremely
Fine strike (Image) Search for
comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1299 |
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2c Black (73). Centered to top right, tied by
bold strike of blue negative 5-Point Star in Circle of Triangles fancy cancel, matching "New-York City 24 Jun." duplex datestamp on Excelsior Life Insurance corner card cover to Bible House in New York, backflap tear barely extends to front in
corner card, Extremely Fine strike of this elaborate fancy cancel (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1300 |
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2c Black (73). Tied by large blue Multiple
Crossroads fancy cancel and by "New-York City Nov. 16" duplex datestamp on cover to Water Street address, Very Fine strike of this elaborate fancy cancel
(Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 500-750
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1301 |
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2c Black, E. Grill (87). Deep shade, tied by
beautifully clear strike of blue Circle of V's fancy cancel, matching "New-York City Mar. 31" duplex datestamp on U.S. Marshal folded notice regarding a bankruptcy, addressed locally, Extremely Fine strike on an attractive cover (Image) Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1302 |
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2c Black (73). Light shade, tied by boldly
struck blue Circle of Wedges fancy cancel, matching "New-York City 4 Dec." duplex datestamp on tissue-paper cover to local address, pencil docketing with Nov. 1867 date, based on stationery and date this cover was probably brought to New York
from overseas and deposited into post office for local delivery, Extremely Fine strike, ex Worden and Metzger (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1303 |
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2c Black (73). Proof-like impression, choice
centering and margins, socked-on-the-nose strike of blue Circular Pattern of Diamonds fancy cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a stamp of exceptional beauty, with 1993 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 70.00
SOLD for $6,750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1304 |
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2c Black (73). Choice centering, cancelled by
well-struck blue Circle of V's fancy cancel, Very Fine and choice (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 70.00
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1305 |
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2c Black, F. Grill (93). Choice centering, bold
blue Circle of Diamonds and Triangles fancy cancel, Very Fine, stunning with this cancel, ex Dr. Morris, with 1995 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 63.00
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1306 |
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2c Black (73). Margins clear of design all
around, absolutely perfect strike of dark blue 8-Point Star in Circle fancy cancel of New York, rounded corner but an Extremely Fine strike (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
$ 70.00
SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |