Local Posts (Adams thru Bouton) continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 4587 |
 |
 Phila. Despatch Post 10
A.M. Red circular timestamp with matching "Paid" handstamp perfectly
struck Jun. 15, 1843 folded letter to local street address, unusually sharp
strike of datestamp, Extremely Fine and scarce
(Image) |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4588 |
|
 Phila. Despatch Post -
A.M. Red circular timestamp with matching "3" handstamp struck on 1843
folded cover to local street address, clear strike and Very Fine, extremely
scarce (Image) |
E. 200-300
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4589 |
|
 Phila. Despatch Post.
Mostly clear strike of red circular timestamp with matching outline "3"
handstamp on folded cover to local addressee, Sep. 2, 1844 docketing,
cleaned, Very Fine appearance (Image) |
E. 150-200
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4590 |
|
 Phila. Despatch Post -
P.M. Light strike of red circular timestamp with matching outline "3"
handstamp struck on Oct. 20, 1843 folded legal notice to local street
address, Fine (Image) |
E. 100-150
SOLD for $75.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4591 |
|
 Philadelphia Despatch
Post, Philadelphia Pa., 3c Red (15L1). Octagonal margins just barely
into circle in two places, bright white paper, cancelled by clear strike of
large red "3" cancel (not tied), used on undated folded cover to A. D.
Bache at local street address, red "Phila. Despatch Post -- P.M." circular
timestamp, P.F. opines that stamp has been lifted and replaced but we are
not convinced this is trueVERY FINE. ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE OF
THE FIFTEEN RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE PHILADELPHIA DESPATCH POST RED 15L1
STAMP. A census of Philadelphia Despatch 15L1 and 15L2 stamps may be
found in Sale 830, page 167, or at our website:
www.siegelauctions.com/2000/830/y83082.htm. Ex Hollowbush, Schwartz
and D.K. Collection. With 2003 P.F. certificate.
(Image) |
12,500.00
SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4592 |
|
 Philadelphia Despatch
Post, Philadelphia Pa., 3c Red (15L1). Octagonal margins just slightly
into circle, partly clear impression with usual ms. "R & Co"
initials, red "Paid" and "3" outline numeral handstamp, used on folded
letter with Sep. 18, 1843 Quaker date, addressed to Dr. William Blanding,
5th and Willow Street, interesting contents regarding numismatics --
Blanding was a chemist who manufactured ancient coins as a hobby (two
recipes for gold lacquer are attached) -- red "Phila. Despatch Post P.M."
circular datestamp, stamp has two negligible creases and faint glue
smearVERY FINE. ONE OF FIFTEEN RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE PHILADELPHIA
DESPATCH POST RED STAMP. A WONDERFUL "PRIMITIVE" AMONG PHILATELIC
RARITIES. A census of Philadelphia Despatch 15L1 and 15L2 stamps may
be found at our website: www.siegelauctions.com/2000/830/y83082.htm. (Image) |
12,500.00
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4593 |
|
 Blood's Despatch 28 So.
Sixth. Clearly struck handstamp on cover to Secretary of the Treasury
in Washington D.C., blue "Philada. Pa. Nov. 16" circular datestamp and
matching framed "Free" handstamp, minor edgewear, Very Fine, ex
Knapp (Image) |
E. 200-300
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4594 |
|
 Blood's Despatch Special
Messenger. Double-line circular handstamp clearly struck on yellow
cover to local street address, sender's directive "deliver
speedily", Aug. 29, 1859 enclosure, Extremely Fine, scarce Blood's
marking, ex Hollowbush (Image) |
E. 200-300
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4595 |
|
 Blood's Despatch Special
Messenger. Double-line circular handstamp clearly struck on 8 x 10 in.
green and bronze Valentine cover to local street address, top flap
removed, minor faults, still Very Fine strike of this scarce marking and
overall a spectacular usage (Image) |
E. 200-300
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4596 |
|
 Blood's Despatch Special
Messenger. Dotted circle handstamp on Dec. 12, 1856 folded letter to
local street address, marking struck over fold, Very Fine, rare, ex Gibson
(Image) |
E. 150-200
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 4597 |
|
 D. O. Blood & Co.,
Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L5, 15L6). One of former and two of
latter, full to large margins, light cancels, No. 15L5 with thins,
otherwise Fine-Very Fine (Image) |
650.00
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
