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The W. Wilson Hulme II Collection continued...

Private Perforations (Chicago Perfs) continued...
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
181 c 3c Dull Red, Chicago Perf 12-12 (11 var).> Position 96L6, bright color, scissors-trimmed perfs at top, tied by Chicago Ill. Jun. 12, 1856 circular datestamp on buff cover to Alfred M. Hoyt in Portsmouth N.H., ms. <From R. K. Swift> at bottom lef3c Dull Red, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11 var). Position 96L6, bright color, scissors-trimmed perfs at top, tied by "Chicago Ill. Jun. 12, 1856" circular datestamp on buff cover to Alfred M. Hoyt in Portsmouth N.H., ms. "From R. K. Swift" at bottom left and addressed in his hand, missing part of top flap and minor edgewear

VERY FINE. A REMARKABLE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF ON A COVER SENT BY THE HADLEY PERFORATING MACHINE'S EARLY PROMOTER.

This cover was sent to the postmaster in Portsmouth N.H. by R. K. Swift, the banker and businessman who promoted the perforating machine invented by Dr. Hadley in Chicago. (Image)

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 E. 3,000-4,000

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
182 c 3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-12 (11A var).> Two singles, plated by Richard Celler as Positions 64L5L and 9L5L, tied by neat strike of Chicago Ill. Oct. 8, 1856 circular datestamp on orange cover <addressed to R. K. Swift> at the Clarendon3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Two singles, plated by Richard Celler as Positions 64L5L and 9L5L, tied by neat strike of "Chicago Ill. Oct. 8, 1856" circular datestamp on orange cover addressed to R. K. Swift at the Clarendon Hotel in N.Y. and forwarded to Boston Mass., red "Forwarded" handstamp crossed out and with "Please take notice I am" with forwarding hand drawn in, cover defective at left and with some other minor edgewear, right stamp light diagonal crease from cover

A REMARKABLE COVER BEARING TWO 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF STAMPS AND ADDRESSED TO R. K. SWIFT, THE PROMOTER OF THE HADLEY PERFORATING MACHINE.

This cover came to light only during the past few years, and it was acquired by Mr. Hulme in our 2005 Rarities sale. (Image)

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 E. 5,000-7,500

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
183 c 3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-12 (11A var).> Position 11L2L, deep rich color, perfs intact all around, tied by remarkably bold full strike of Chicago Ill. Aug. 29, 1856 circular datestamp on buff cover to Poughkeepsie N.Y.<><>^EXT3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Position 11L2L, deep rich color, perfs intact all around, tied by remarkably bold full strike of "Chicago Ill. Aug. 29, 1856" circular datestamp on buff cover to Poughkeepsie N.Y.

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF COVER, BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN MAILED FROM THE OFFICE OF R. K. SWIFT, THE PROMOTER OF THE HADLEY PERFORATING MACHINE.

This cover is illustrated in Wilson Hulme's article on the Chicago Perfs (Chronicle 175, Figure 25), where Mr. Hulme describes it as one of the covers originating from R. K. Swift's banking office, based on the handwriting.

Ex Seacrest. With 1989 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 E. 3,000-4,000

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
184 c 3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-12 (11A var).> Position 61L2L, perfs intact all around, tied by Chicago Ill. Oct. 9, 1856 circular datestamp on <American House hotel corner card> cover to New York City, slight creasing and small tear at top o3c Dull Red, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Position 61L2L, perfs intact all around, tied by "Chicago Ill. Oct. 9, 1856" circular datestamp on American House hotel corner card cover to New York City, slight creasing and small tear at top of cover do not affect stamp

VERY FINE. A DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF USED ON A HOTEL CORNER CARD COVER.

Covers from Chicago hotels with 3c Chicago Perf stamps were probably mailed by travelers who obtained the stamps from the hotel concierge. (Image)

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 E. 4,000-5,000

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
185 c 3c Dull Red, Ty. II Chicago Perf 12-12 (11A var).> Position 21L3, scissors-trimmed with mostly intact perfs on three sides, traces at right, tied by perfect bold Chicago Ill. Feb. 5, 1857 circular datestamp on buff cover with <lumber dealers embo3c Dull Red, Ty. II Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Position 21L3, scissors-trimmed with mostly intact perfs on three sides, traces at right, tied by perfect bold "Chicago Ill. Feb. 5, 1857" circular datestamp on buff cover with lumber dealer's embossed corner card, addressed to member of congress in Washington D.C.

AN EXTREMELY FINE COVER WITH THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF AND EMBOSSED CORNER CARD.

With 1982 P.F. certificate (Image)

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 E. 3,000-4,000

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
186 c 3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-12 (11A var).> Position 67L2L, perfs on two sides, others trimmed, tied by Chicago Ill. Sep. 19, 1856 circular datestamp on manila cover to Hopkinsville Ky., slight age toning, wax seal stain expertly r3c Brownish Carmine, Ty. II, Chicago Perf 12-1/2 (11A var). Position 67L2L, perfs on two sides, others trimmed, tied by "Chicago Ill. Sep. 19, 1856" circular datestamp on manila cover to Hopkinsville Ky., slight age toning, wax seal stain expertly removed from center

FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF COVER.

With 1993 P.S.E. certificate (Image)

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 E. 1,500-2,000

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
187 c 3c Dull Red (11).> Large margins to clear incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, brilliant color, uncancelled, affixed to pink cover with <pre-printed address to R. K. Swift, Esq., Chicago, Ills.,> immaculate condition, fresh and Very Fine, an ex3c Dull Red (11). Large margins to clear incl. part of adjoining stamp at bottom, brilliant color, uncancelled, affixed to pink cover with pre-printed address to "R. K. Swift, Esq., Chicago, Ills.", immaculate condition, fresh and Very Fine, an excellent collateral item for the Chicago Perf specialist, R. K. Swift was a prominent Chicago banker and businessman who actively promoted Dr. Hadley's new perforating machine (Image)

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 E. 500-750

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

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