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1851, 1¢ blue, type II, large margins, used with 3¢ brownish carmine (11A) , each tied by circular grid cancel, red "New Orleans, apr 26" cds on blue 1852 folded letter to New York; 1¢ affected by file fold, otherwise Very Fine use showing prepayment of the 1¢ carrier fee.

Scott No. 7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

1851, 1¢ blue, type II, three Plate 1E singles, beautiful color and large margins to touched, two plated 83L1E, 85L1E, each canceled by circular grid, red "New Orleans, La. May 12" cds on 1852 folded letter to Waldsboro Me.; minor stamp tone spots at edges, still Very Fine and attractive Plate 1E use.

Scott No. 7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, horizontal pair, large margins, rich color, tied by "New Orleans La. Jun 15" cds on June 13th 1855 blue printed circular to Liverpool, England , green "Liverpool, America, JY 8, 55" arrival backstamp and bold "2" pence due handstamp, Extremely Fine and choice.

Scott No. 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

Prices Current (printed circulars) were sent from the U.S. at the newspaper rate of 2¢ with 2 pence to be collected in G.B.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, large margins, tied by "New Orleans, Nov 27" cds on blue printed circular to Roanne, France , blue "Printed Sheet, Circulaire Imprimee" framed handstamp, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Dec. 5th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 16th, red Calais (12.24) entry cds with matching "15" centimes due handstamp, Roanne (12.27) arrival backstamp, Very Fine.

Scott No. 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, two singles, used with 3¢ dull red (11A) , all tied by two strikes of "Richmond Va., Sep 6, 1856" cds on blue 1856 folded letter to Halifax, Nova Scotia , endorsed "Per Steamer Niagara from Boston Sept 10, 1856" at upper left, flap with bold "Boston, Br. Pkt. 10 Sep" exchange cds and "Ud. States, Halifax, SP 12, 1856" arrival cds, matching "5" pence due handstamp for inland postage due; fold light affects middle stamp, otherwise Very Fine and attractive use to Halifax.

Scott No. 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, pair and single, pos. 26-27R1L, 80R1L, large margins, tied by two strikes of "New-York, Mar 23" cds on cover to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine.

Scott No. 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, pos. 51R1L, left sheet margin single with huge margins clearly showing recuts at top and bottom from worn plate, tied by "New-York, May 20 1857" cds on buff cover to Somersworth N.H., Extremely Fine and choice stamp; signed Ashbrook with his notes on reverse.

Scott No. 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, top sheet margin single with huge margins except touched at left, pretty color, neatly tied by circular grid cancel on local drop cover, an Extremely Fine gem use.

Scott No. 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, large margins, sharp impression, tied by "Mobile Ala. Mar 16" cds on blue folded cover endorsed "p/c" prices current to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine.

Scott No. 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, large margins, clear impression, tied by "New Haven Con. Dec 5, 1856" on small light blue drop cover; edge tear at top, otherwise Extremely Fine and choice.

Scott No. 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, pos. 64L1L, recut twice at top and once at bottom, large margins all around with a razor sharp impression, bright shade, tied by "Fredericksburg Va. Dec 7" cds on orange drop cover; small top edge tear, Very Fine use with a gem stamp, Chase notes on reverse.

Scott No. 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I, "gash on shoulder" variety, huge margins to slightly in at right, deep intense color, tied by blue circular grid cancel, matching "Frederick Md. Aug 2" cds on folded letter to Hagerstown Md., a Very Fine and attractive use.

Scott No. 10 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II, pos. 84LO, large margins, bright color, tied by red circular grid cancel, matching partial "Sing Sing. Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds on small cover to Albany N.Y., Extremely Fine and choice stamp.

Scott No. 10A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, pos. 41L2L, three lines recut in upper left triangle, tiny corner crease, tied by "Providence R.I., Jun 22" cds on cover to Boston Mass., " P.O. Department, Dead Letter Office, Nov 5, 1852 " double-oval with blue ms. file number and dating along with large "P" filing letter for addressee's last name and "$2" notation, reverse with rare "Boston, 1 Oct 52" cds (Blake 652) , accompanied by original letter sending funds for sale of four bottles of liniment; some paper nibbled at bottom left and reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F. and scarce Dead Letter Office use.

Scott No. 11A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, sheet margin single, canceled by manuscript squiggle, red framed " Moringville P.O., Westchester Co. N.Y., June 20 " county postmark with matching ms. date on cover to New York City; slight edge mend at top right and partial flap, 3¢ trivial corner crease in sheet margin, a Very Fine use, ex-Wagshal .

Scott No. 11A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

1855, 10¢ green, type II, horizontal pair, used with 1¢ blue (9) , both margins to touched, canceled by matching circular grids, pair tied by red "New-York, Am. Pkt. apr 12" exchange cds on blue folded cover to Nantes, France , Calais (4.24) entry cds ties 1¢ with matching "8" decimes due handstamp, Very Fine use at the 21¢ American packet rate, most letters were sent at the less expensive British Packet rate; with 1983 P.F. certificate.

Scott No. 14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

1855, 10¢ green, type II, horizontal pair, large margins to touched at top, used 1¢ blue (9) bottom sheet margin single, tied by grid cancels, partial red "New.York, Am. Packet, Oct 3" exchange cds ties 10¢ pair, red London (10.15) transit backstamp, French entry cds and matching black "8" pence due handstmap; 1¢ trivial wrinkle in bottom sheet margin, Very Fine use sent via American Packet.

Scott No. 14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

1855, 10¢ green, type II, full to huge margins, tied by "Sacramento City, Cal. Jul 10, 1860" cds on 10¢ pale green (U18a) buff Nesbitt entire to Whiting Vt., Very Fine double-weight use.

Scott No. 14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

1855, 10¢ green, type II, large margins to barely clear, sharp impression, canceled by grid, red "New Orleans La., Sep 2" cdes on blue folded letter to Mexico City, Mexico , endorsed "p. S.S. Orizaba" at top left, sharp "Vera Cruz, 4 Setbre, 1855" oval and "4" reales due handstamp, fresh and Very Fine; with 1989 A.P.S. certificate.

Scott No. 14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

1855, 10¢ green, type III, four margins, tied by grid cancel, matching "Worcester. Mass. Feb 12" cds on orange cross-border cover to Campton, Canada East , bold strike of red "U. States" framed arc exchange, Very Fine and attractive cross border use.

Scott No. 15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

1855, 10¢ green, type III, four margins, tied by "San Francisco Cal., 22 Feb" cds on buff cover to Kinston N.C.; no flap, Very Fine.

Scott No. 15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.