Sale 1Completed: August 12, 2023

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Lots 170—222

Fancy Cancels

  • Lot 170

    12-Section Leaf, bold strike of NY foreign mail cancel on 90¢ blue (72) , full perfs, a Very Fine strike; with 2022 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PP-L 7 similar   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 171

    "P", complete bold positive letter cancel on 15¢ brown & blue (119) , wide margins with strong colors, a Very Fine strike; with 2006 P.S.E. and 2007 P.F. certificates, latter graded F-VF 75.

    Skinner-Eno No. LS-P 10   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 172

    Weston Mass. Quill "W", on 5¢ brown, strip of three (76) , s.e. at right, each canceled by fancy cancel and red exchange office marking; few perf flaws, Very Fine and rare cancel on the 5¢.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 173

    Masonic Square and Compass (Nashua, N.H.), negative strike on 1¢ buff (112) , fresh and sound, Very Fine and choice strike, desirable on the 1869 issue.

    Skinner-Eno No. FR-M3b 39   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 174

    Locomotive, of South Hanson, Mass., bold strike on 10¢ brown (209) , rich color, small thin spot at center, tiny creases at edges, still a Very Fine of this rare and desirable fancy cancels; with 2000 P.F. certificate.

    Cole No. Pi-67   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    THE ONLY RECORDED STRIKE OF THE SOUTH HANSON LOCOMOTIVE ON THE 10¢ VALUE.

    Realized: $1,500

  • Lot 175

    (Waterbury, Ct.) "Elm Leaf", clear strike duplexed with "Waterbury Con, Jul 26 '66" double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) entire to Saugatuck Conn., 1866 docketing at left; reduced slightly at left with tiny tear, a Very Fine strike of this scarce cancel.

    Rohloff No. L-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 176

    (Waterbury, Ct.) "Maple Leaf" fancy cancel, neat strike duplexed with "Waterbury Ct. Aug 15" cds cancels 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Middlebury Vt.; reduced slightly at right with top right corner year, F.-V.F. and scarce, rarity RRRR - less than 6 examples known .

    Rohloff No. L-6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 177

    (Waterbury, Ct.) Six-Petal "Leaf", clear strike duplexed with "Waterbury Ct. Sep 24" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to New York City, 1875 message, Very Fine.

    Rohloff No. L-13   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $220

  • Lot 178

    (Waterbury, Ct.) Eight-Petaled "Leaf", fine strike duplexed with "Waterbury Conn. Jul 6" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX5) to New Haven Conn., 1877 message, Very Fine.

    Rohloff No. L-16   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    The Erivan collection had a L-16 Eight-Petaled "Leaf" sell for $11,000 hammer.

    Realized: $375

  • Lot 179

    (Waterbury, Ct.) Eight-Section "Stylized Leaf", bold strike duplexed with "Waterbury Conn. Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds ties 1¢ blue (156) on embossed Valentine envelope to local address, accompanied by multicolor Valentine enclosure; small cover stain, Very Fine and scarce leaf.

    Rohloff No. L-27   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 180

    (Waterbury, Ct.) "Shield" fancy cancel, clear strike duplexed with "Waterbury Con, May 1868" cds cancels 3¢ red (94) on cover to Wolcott Conn.; opening tears, still a Very Fine strike of this scarce cancel, rarity RRR - less than 9 examples known.

    Rohloff No. Q-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 181

    (Chicago Blue) "GIN" Barrel, sharp bold strike on 6¢ dull pink (159) , radiant color; small tear top right, an Extremely Fine strike of this desirable cancel.

    Cole No. Pi-14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 182

    (Chicago Blue) "K<>K" in Coffin, blue strike duplexed with "Chicago Ill., Jun 4" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Manchester, Iowa, 1874 part-printed message, Very Fine and rare KKK fancy cancel.

    Berg No. KKK-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 183

    (Chicago Blue) Maltese Cross, gem strike duplexed with "Chicago Ill. 2 Mar" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Lena Ill., Extremely Fine and choice complete strike.

    Berg No. M-9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 184

    (Chicago Blue) Shield in Frame, clear bold strike duplexed with "Chicago, Ill. Sep 24" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Aurora, Minn., 1873 docketing at left, Very Fine strike, ex-Rhoads .

    Berg No. SHD-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 185

    (Chicago Blue) Triangular Geometric, bold strike duplexed with "Chicago Ill. Aug 3" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Cazenovia Ill., 1875 message on reverse; some edge wear, Very Fine and scarce, Berg recorded only one other on cover example (6/28/1874).

    Berg No. GEO-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 186

    Multi-Bar Rectagular Grid (Simpson 70), perfect complete strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to slightly in, used on 1855 folded letter with manuscript " Lybrand, Iowa, Feb. 26. " postmark to Monroe Wisc., Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Risvold ; with 2022 P.F. certificate.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

    This cancel is listed in Simpson-Alexander on pages 134-35.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 187

    Rectangle of Dots, complete bold strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) , margin flaws, matching "Plattsmouth, N.T. Jan 25" balloon-style cds on embossed ladies cover to Hastings Mich., Very Fine and rare; with 2017 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-S unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    A POSSIBLY UNIQUE EARLY FANCY CANCEL COVER FROM NEBRASKA TERRITORY.

    Realized: $500

  • Lot 188

    Seven-Spoke Radial, blue strike duplexed with "Chicago Ill, GA, Oct 19" double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Iowa City, Iowa, forwarded with "Iowa City, Iowa, Oct 22" cds and "Due 3" straightline to Council Bluffs; bit of flap missing, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-R unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 189

    Four-Point Geometric Star, sharp strike duplexed with "New-York, Jul 29, 1864" double-circle datestamp tie 3¢ rose (65) , rich color, on yellow cover to Providence R.I., forwarded to East Greenwich with red "Providence R.I. Jul 30, 1864" double-circle datestamp and " Forwarded / 3 " two-line handstamp, Very Fine and attractive forwarded use.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C 111   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 190

    Masonic Compass in Circle, perfect bold strike duplexed with "Warsaw, Ky. Jun 19, 1886" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX8) to Louisville Ky., Jun. 19th arrival cds, an Extremely Fine strike.

    Cole No. MA-40   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 191

    Masonic Square & Compass, bold strike duplexed with "Painted Post N.Y. Jul 28" cds cancels 3¢ ultramarine (114) on light buff cover with preprinted address to Titusville N.J.; some minor perf toning, a Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. FR-M3a 20   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 192

    (New Orleans) Circle of Wedges, fancy cancels duplexed with bold "New Orleans, Cal. Jun 2" cds ties 5¢ blue (179) pair on fresh 1877 cover to Bordeaux, France, blue French (1.17) entry octagon also ties pair; stamps with filing pinholes, otherwise Very Fine and attractive; with 2010 P.F. certificate.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 193

    Cambridge, Mass. "Eagle & Shield" fancy cancel, sharp strike duplexed with "Cambridge Mass. Dec 2" cds on pink cover to Brookline Mass., fresh and Very Fine; with 2021 P.S.E. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PT-E 5   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 194

    3-Bar Shield, bold complete strike ties 10¢ yellow green (68) , wide margins, looks superb but has three small tears, "Harrison Square Mass. Mar 14" cds on small 1865 cover to Durham, Nova Scotia , partial red "U. States" exchange oval, reverse with Halifax (3.20) oval and Durham (3.21) arrival double-arc backstamps, Extremely Fine strike and attractive cover, ex-Beane, Robertson .

    Skinner-Eno No. PS-O unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

  • Lot 195

    U.S. and Negative Stars in Wreath, clear strike duplexed with "Albany N.Y. Oct 16" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover with gray "Union National Bank" cameo corner card to Cooperstown N.Y., Very Fine strike of this scarce patriotic fancy cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. PT-C 17   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 196

    "US" in 13-Star Wreath, clear strike duplexed with partial "Albany N.Y." cds on orange Mechanics and Farmers' Bank cover with preprinted address to Cooperstown N.Y., Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PT-C 17   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 197

    (Enfield, Conn.) Waving Flag, bold strike and matching "Enfield Conn. Jan 18, 1888" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX8) to Pawtucket, R.I., Extremely Fine and choice, one of the finest strikes recorded .

    Cole No. FL-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 198

    Axe Head, sharp strike on 3¢ rose (65) , bright and fresh, matching "Collinsville Ct. Mar 13" cds on fresh light buff cover to Portland Conn., Very Fine and choice; with 2019 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PO-Wt 6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

  • Lot 199

    Cross in Crescent, clear strike duplexed with "Chesire N.Y. Nov 20" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) , nat. s.e. at left, deep rich first-printing shade, on 1883 cover to Philadelphia Pa., Nov. 21st arrival backstamp, Very Fine.

    Whitfield No. 3233   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    This cancel was not listed by Cole. Whitfield is unattributed.

    Realized: $140

  • Lot 200

    Kicking Mule (Port Townsend, Wash.), clear black strike cancels 10¢ Pan American (299) on 2¢ red entire (U364) oriental buff entire with Dr. C.H. Gardner, U.S. Marine Hospital corner card to Syracuse N.Y., partial blue-green "Registered " three-line registry postmark with ms. "7-27" dating, purple "REGISTERED" straightline and flap "Dr. C.H. Gardner, U.S. Marine Hospital Service" label, purple "Registry Div, aug 3, 1901, Syracuse N.Y." three-line arrival backstamp, Very Fine and choice registered Pan-American Issue Kicking Mule use; with 1998 P.F. certificate.

    Cole No. AN-11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    Realized: $500

  • Lot 201

    Kicking Mule (Port Townsend, Wash.), intense black strike cancels 8¢ Columbian (236) on 2¢ carmine (U265) blue entire to Vladivostok, Siberia addressed to Capt. of German Ship Pera , endorsed "via Nagasaki, Japan", purple "From C.H. Gardner, Port Townsend, Wash." backstamp and matching "Registered, Return Receipt, Demanded" three-line handstamp, New York exchange label (FX-NY1a) affixed, Nagasaki (4.4.01) transit cds, Very Fine and choice; with 1998 P.F. certificate.

    Cole No. AN-11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $750 - 1,000.

    A RARE REGISTERED KICKING MULE USE TO RUSSIA.

    Realized: $700

  • Lot 202

    Three-Leaf Clover, bold strike duplexed with "N.Y. City, D, Dec 16" cds ties 2¢ black (73) on cover to local street address, additional complete cds strike at right; small edge tear and bit of flap missing, a Very Fine strike of this rare New York City Station D fancy cancel. Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 22.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

  • Lot 203

    Lion's Head (Mount Vernon, Wash. Terr.), bold purple strike duplexed with deformed "Mount Vernon, Wash. Terr. May 27, 1887" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) , tiny tear, on cover to La Couner, Washington Territory, F.-V.F. and choice bold strike of this rare fancy cancel. Cole No. AN-unlisted.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,500 - 2,000.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST BANK NOTE ERA FANCY CANCELS.

    This cancel is usually found poorly struck and without detail to discern the cancellation. This strike is among the finest known.

    Realized: $900

  • Lot 204

    (Dexter, Me.) Mask, bold strike duplexed with "Dexter Me. Aug 11" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX8) to local address; light vertical crease, an Extremely Fine strike.

    Cole No. JO-unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 205

    Mask, bold strike duplexed with "Hornellsville N.Y. Jan 30" cds on yellow cover to Hammondsport N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, otherwise Very Fine and scarce cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. PH-P 5   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 206

    Padlock, clear strike duplexed with "Cambridge Mass. Jun 8" cds ties 3¢ rose, grilled (94a) on cover to Camden Me., 1868 pencil docketing on reverse; no back flap, Very Fine strike of this scarce pictorial cancel; with 2003 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PO-Pl 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 207

    Pointing Hand, clear strike duplexed with "West Stockbridge, Mass. Aug 13" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX1) to Pittsfield Mass., Very Fine and scarce. Cole No. HF-unlisted.

    Whitfield No. 562   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    This left-pointing hand killer is more definitive than the Whitfield tracing, clearly showing that it is more elongated and with a hollow circle in the center.

    Realized: $140

  • Lot 208

    Mount Vernon, Oh. "Skull & Crossbones", clear strike duplexed with sharp "Mount Vernon O. Sep 1" cds cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Kingston Centre, Ohio, a Very Fine strike of this scarce cancel.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $230

  • Lot 209

    Leominster Mass. "Stovepipe", bold blue strike, matching "Leominster Ms. Sep 4" cds on immaculate white cover to Bartonsville Vt.; reduced slightly at right, fresh and Extremely Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C 7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 210

    Wheel of Fortune (Yuma, Kansas), fancy cancel duplexed with fancy "Yuma, Kansas, Nov 7" shield postmark on 1¢ postal card (UX8) to Minneapolis Kans., Very Fine and rare fancy shield use.

    Cole No. WOF-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 211

    Harshaville Pa. "I Cure You" Precancel, perfect bold strike, "Harshaville Pa. Apr 21, 1887" cds adjacent on 1¢ postal card (UX8) to Springboro Pa., Extremely Fine and choice strike of this rare intricate fancy cancel. Whitfield No. 4324.

    Cole No. PC-16   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    Reference: "The 'I Cure You' Cancel", Roger Curran, US Cancel Club News, Aug. 2014, page 53.

    Realized: $500

  • Lot 212

    "I. Field P.M." in Circle, clear strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) , matching "Harrison Square Mass. Aug 18" cds on orange cover to Orland Me.; small opening tear, a Very Fine strike of this scarce fancy cancel, ex-Wagshal .

    Skinner-Eno No. LC-NP 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 213

    Negative "L" in large Positive "C", complete strike duplexed with "Longmont Colo. apr 7, 1888" cds cancels 2¢ green (213) on cover to Chicago Ill., Apr. 9th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.

    Cole No. L-unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 214

    (New Orleans) Negative "NO", clear strikes duplexed with "New Orleans La. May 10" cds on 1866 cover to Bordeaux, France, red "New York 'Paid 12' May 16" credit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Scotia from New York May 16th to Queenstown arriving May 25th, Calais (5.27) entry cds, May 28th arrival backstamp; address partly rewritten, otherwise fresh and Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. LC-N 3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 215

    (Templeton, Mass.) Fancy Negative "T" in Circle, clear strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Templeton Mass. Oct 13" cds on yellow cover to Athol Mass.; reduced at left, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. LT-19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 216

    "Paid" between Curved Bars (Blakefield N.H.), three strikes cancel 1¢ blue (63) strip of three , left s.e., matching "Blakeville N.H. Mar 19" cds on yellow Geo. W. Davis Chemical Mfr. fancy corner card cover to North Wolfborough N.H.; small stamp flaws, Very Fine and scarce Paid fancy cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PF 17   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 217

    Farnham, Erie Co. N.Y., Dec 2, complete sharp strike of oval postmark ties 3¢ dull red (26) on buff cover to Silver Creek N.Y.; small top edge repair, an Extremely Fine and choice strike of this rare postmark, ex-Wagshal .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    ** References: Illustrated in Simpson-Alexander on page 81.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 218

    "Due 3", complete strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching bold "Sherburne N.Y. May 6" cds on yellow cover to Buffalo N.Y.; 3¢ corner flaw, otherwise Very Fine and choice strike of this auxiliary marking used as a canceller.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-D 3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 219

    (Long Island R.R.) "LIRR", complete negative cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) , freak centering to top, on orange buff cover to Peekskill N.Y., Very Fine and rare fancy cancel. Towle No. 112-C-1.

    Skinner-Eno No. LC-L 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 220

    Minnesota Mine, Mich., Ontonagon Co., 13 Feb, bold strike of large Zevely balloon-style cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Ann Arbor Mich.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and choice strike, ex-Waghsal .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

    Illustrated in Alexander-Simpson, p. 78-79. This circular datestamp was manufactured by Zevely out of wood.

    Realized: $650

  • Lot 221

    New-York Jul 23 1853, lovely strike of cds cancels 3¢ Nesbitt (U1) entire to Lenox, Mass., Extremely Fine and choice.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $750 - 1,000.

    ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED STRIKES OF THE NEW YORK 1853 YEAR-DATED CDS ON THE NESBITT ISSUE.

    This New York postmark is thought to have been used in conjunction with the Crystal Palace Exhibition. It is a very scarce marking that is known used only from July 11 to July 25, 1853.

    Realized: $650

  • Lot 222

    "Steam Boat" (New York, N.Y.), straightline ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Hadlyme Conn., New York bold " Due 6 " handstamp, May 27th docketing at left, fresh and Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-SB 3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
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