Sale 1Completed: August 12, 2023

The APS Sale

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Lots 34—107

Railroad Covers

  • Lot 34

    Atlantic & St. L. R.R., Apr 21, sharp cds with matching circle "10" rating handstamp on blue 1856 folded letter from Portland Me. to Montreal, Canada , reverse with Island Pond Vt. (4.22) transit and Montreal (4.22) arrival cds, matching "U.States" straightline and large "6" pence due handstamp, letter concerns railroad business; file folds, fresh and Very Fine cross-border use.

    Towle No. 9-A-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 35

    Augusta & Atlanta R.R., Sep 2, clear strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins to touched, on orange buff cover to Athens Ga.; second from same correspondence has mostly clear July 28 cds with four margin #11 cancelled by matching grid, stamp with vertical crease, first is Very Fine, the first cover is the Towle listing example.

    Towle No. 355-A-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 36

    Balt. & Ohio R.R. Sep 5, bold route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 41R3, on orange cover with blue "Barnums Hotel, Cumberland Md." embossed cameo corner card to Sandy Spring Md., endorsed " Via Balt. then Via Laurel Factory of the daily mail from that place to Sandy Spring has been established - otherwise via Washington D.C - In Haste. "; top left opening tear, otherwise Very Fine and attractive.

    Towle No. 274-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 37

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Adamstown, B. & O. R.R., Jan 28, 1862", sharp station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Lemon Pa.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and choice strike, the Towle listing example .

    Towle No. 274-S-10   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 38

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Brady's Mill., B. & O. R.R., Apr 12, 1865", bold sharp oval ties 3¢ rose (65) , bright shade, on orange cover to Sandy Springs Md., Extremely Fine and choice, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 274-S-23   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $1,100

  • Lot 39

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Ijamsville, B. & O. R.R., Apr 16, 1864", clear bold strike of blue station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) , bright shade, on orange cover to Baltimore Md., Very Fine and choice, Rarity VIII .

    Towle No. 274-S-9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 40

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Ilchester, B. & O. R.R., Mar 5, 1862", fancy shield station datestamp ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Brunswick Me., endorsed " Forward March! " at top left; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and choice, Rarity IX .

    Towle No. 274-S-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

    THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS FANCY BALTIMORE & OHIO RAIL ROAD STATION HANDSTAMP.

    Realized: $1,300

  • Lot 41

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Kerneysville, B. & O. R.R., Aug 3, 1863", light blue station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) , second strike adjacent, on mourning cover to Loyds, Essex Co. Va., endorsed via Richmond crossed out; some light toning, Very Fine and unusual railroad use to Virginia.

    Towle No. 274-S-14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 42

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Kerneysville, B. & O. R.R., Jul 9", black station oval with matching cork ties 6¢ ultramarine (115) , small tear, on circa 1869 light rose cover to Cumberland Md.; internal cover tear, F.-V.F. and scarce 6¢ 1869 Issue railroad cover.

    Towle No. 274-S-14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 43

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) B. & O. R.R., Marriottsville, Mar 30, 1865, blue station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Baltimore Md., enclosed "Marrotsville" letter, Very Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 274-S-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 44

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Monrovia, B. & O. R.R., Aug 24, 1864, sharp station framed postmark on orange cover Olney Md. bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring target cancel, Very Fine and scarce station datestamp.

    Towle No. 274-S-8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 45

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "North Mountain, B. & O. R.R. Co., Mar 16", blue station oval with manuscript dating with matching ms. cancels 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Pitcairn N.Y., forwarded upon arrival with ms. "Pitcairn, Mch 28" postmark to Somerville N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 274-S-15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 46

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Paw-Paw, B. & O. R.R., Jul 11, 1864", bold blue station oval with matching small radial cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Olive Branch, Ohio; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and choice strike.

    Towle No. 274-S-20   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 47

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Sir John's Run, B. & O. R.R. Co., Aug 13, 1869", sharp station oval with matching small grid cancel on 3¢ ultramarine (114) on buff cover to Frederick City Md., 1869 docketing at left, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 274-S-18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 48

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Sir John's Run, B. & O. R.R. Co., Sep 22, 1864", sharp blue station oval with matching small grid cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on buff cover to Sandy Springs Md.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 274-S-18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 49

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Sykesville, B. & O. R.R. co., Mar 9, 1864", blue station oval with matching circular grid cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Newtown Md., Very Fine and attractive.

    Towle No. 274-S-4a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 50

    Buffalo & N.York R.R. 17 Apr, blue route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11) , mostly large margins, on 1855 folded letter from Genesco Falls N.Y. to Albany N.Y., Very Fine, Rarity VI .

    Towle No. 125-G-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 51

    (Cheshire Railroad) F. C. & R. & B. R.R. Mail Line, Oct, clear route agent cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Poughkeepsie N.Y.; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 41-H-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 52

    Elgin & State Line R.R, May 24, route agent cds duplexed with unusual cogwheel fancy cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Belvidere Ill.; some extra ink bottom left, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 692-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 53

    (Fitchburg, Cheshire, Rutland and Burlington Railroad) "F C. & R. & B. R R Mail Line, Feb. 13", two clear strikes of route agent cds tie 2¢ black (73) , two singles, and 10¢ green (68) pair on 1866 cover to London, England , red "Boston Br. Pkt. 'Paid 19' 14 Feb" credit exchange datestamp, carried by Cunard Line Africa from Boston Feb. 14th to Queenstown arriving Feb. 25th, red London Paid (2.25) entry cds also ties stamps; stamps with horizontal crease at top from placement over edge of cover, the top flap has been refolded for better display, otherwise Very Fine and scarce railroad to England, ex-Rourke, Faust .

    Towle No. 41-H-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 54

    (Greenville & Columbia Railroad) Greenville & Columbia R.R., Feb 16, choice sharp strike of route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , huge margins except slightly in at bottom left, on cover with original letter datelined "Greenville SoCa Feb 13 /55" to Hamburg S.C., Very Fine and choice S.C. railroad use.

    Towle No. 337-A-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 55

    (Housatonic Rail Road) "HRR", bold red handstamp with matching "5" cent ratemarker on orange buff cover to Warren Conn., Extremely Fine and choice.

    Towle No. 88-A-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 56

    Housatonic Railroad "5" and "10" Circular Postmarks, two covers with strikes of red circular route agent postmark, first with sharp " Housatonic Railroad, 5 " on fresh blue folded cover to New York City, second with clear " Housatonic Railroad, 10 " on folded letter datelined "Lebanon 28th August 1849" to New York City, small mended tear, Very Fine and rare pair, 10¢ is ex-Hicks .

    Towle No. 88-B-2, 88-B-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $750 - 1,000.

    AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PAIR OF THE HOUSATONIC RAILROAD FANCY 5¢ AND 10¢ RATING POSTMARKS, WITH THE FINEST OF ONLY THREE RECORDED 10¢ STRIKES.

    The Housatonic Railroad route agent handstamps are some of the iconic fancy stampless markings. The 10¢ value is exceptionally rare with only three recorded strikes.

    Realized: $3,250

  • Lot 57

    Housatonic R.R. Apr 7, clear route agent cds strike, second partial ties well centered 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to New Milford Conn., fresh and Very Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 88-B-7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 58

    Housatonic R.R. Mar 25, sharp brown-green route agent cds struck with matching "5" ratemarker on mourning cover to New Milford Conn., fresh and Very Fine, *Rarity VII, ex-Hicks * .

    Towle No. 88-B-7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $220

  • Lot 59

    Housatonic R.R., Botsford, Dec 6, bold station oval ties 3¢ dull red (11) rich color, on cover to Orange Conn.; small edge tear at right, otherwise Very Fine and choice, Rarity VIII .

    Towle No. 88-S-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

    THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE BOTSFORD HOUSATONIC STATION OVAL, THE TOWLE LISTING EXAMPLE.

    Realized: $375

  • Lot 60

    Housatonic R.R., Brookfield, Jun 6, bold red station oval on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b ) with manuscript "X" cancel to Danbury Conn.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and rare, Rarity VIII , The Towle Listing Example .

    Towle No. 88-S-2a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 61

    Housatonic R.R., Kent, Nov 8, clear station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Chicopee Mass., Very Fine and scarce.

    Towle No. 88-S-6a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 62

    Housatonic R.R., Kent, 7 May, sharp station oval ties 3¢ dull red (26) , s.e. at left, on cover to Winsted Conn.; reduced at right and small edge tear, a Very Fine strike.

    Towle No. 88-S-6a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 63

    Housatonic R.R., Merwinsville, Jul 15, bold sharp station oval ties 3¢ dull red (11) , large margins to clear at left, on embossed lady's cover to Warren Conn., Very Fine and choice, Rarity VII , the Towle Listing Example .

    Towle No. 88-S-8b   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 64

    Housatonic R.R., Newtown, Jan 23, station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) , second strike at center on cover to Woodbridge Conn.; slight edge stain, F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 88-S-9a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 65

    (Hudson River Rail Road) S. Duyvil, H.R.R.R., Mar 13, sharp strike of station cds, matching square cork cancel on 3¢ rose (65) nat. s.e. straddle single, on immaculate yellow cover to Kent, Conn., fresh and Very Fine.

    Towle No. 114-S-3a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 66

    (Illinois Central Rail Road) Ill. C. R.R., From Carbondale, Aug 5, 1864, perfect bold blue station cds, matching four-ring target cancel on 3¢ rose (65) , nicely centered, on cover to Madison Wisc., receipt docketing on reverse, Extremely Fine and choice.

    Towle No. 708-S-6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    AN EXTRAORDINARY GEM ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD STATION MARKING FROM CARBONDALE.

    Realized: $950

  • Lot 67

    (Illinois Central Rail Road) Ill. C. R.R., From Maroa, Oct 18, 1858, sharp station cds cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Circleville, Ohio, Very Fine and choice, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 708-S-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 68

    Lebanon Valley R.R., Jun 26, route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) straddle pane single on cover to Green Castle Pa., forwarded to Williamsport, Md. with "Greencastle Pa. Jun 28" cds with " Ford " straightline with ms. "3" cent rating, Very Fine railroad forwarded use.

    Towle No. 183-A-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $700

  • Lot 69

    Little Miami R.R., Jul 9, red route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) large margins to touched at left, on orange buff cover with red "Little Miami Railroad Co., Cincinnati, O." embossed cameo on flap to Lebanon Ohio; cameo torn upon opening, Very Fine and scarce Little Miami R.R. use.

    Towle No. 561-D-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 70

    (Long Island R.R.) L.I. Rail Road '5 Cts.' N.Y. "Apr 6", black double-circle route agent cds with pencil dating on folded letter datelined "South Hold April 6th/48" Long Island to Rochester N.Y., Very Fine and choice strike in black, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 112-A-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Although strikes of this railroad postmark are scarce in red, black strikes are exceptionally rare.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 71

    Long Island R.R. May 6, clear route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) on cover to Sag Harbor, Long Island, fresh and Very Fine.

    Towle No. 112-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $180

  • Lot 72

    (Louisville & Frankfurt R.R. - Lexington & Frankfort R.R.) Lou & Fran & Lex. & Fran. R.R., O'Bannon, Mar 26, clear station cds struck in blue on cover with postmaster free frank to Chicago Ill., reverse with blue "Chicago Ill, 28 AM" arrival backstamp, fresh and Very Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 524-S-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 73

    Louisville & Lexington R.R., Nov 25, sharp cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to in, minor corner crease, on buff cover to Dubuque, Iowa, Extremely Fine and choice strike.

    Towle No. 524-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 74

    (Mad River & Lake Erie Rail Road) M. R. & L.E., R.R., Jul 13, route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire to New York City; small edge tears and wear, Very Fine and exceptionally rare Mad River route agent cds, Rarity X .

    Towle No. 565-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

  • Lot 75

    Madison & Indiana R.R., Nov 11, sharp route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U7) Nesbitt entire (cat $325) to Shelbville Ind., Very Fine and choice, ex-Barkhausen .

    Towle No. 654-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $170

  • Lot 76

    (Madison & Indianapolis Railroad) "Via M & I. R.R.", straightline directional handstamp on blue folded letter datelined "Branch of the State Bank of Indianapolis - Madison November 14. 1851" bearing 3¢ orange brown (10A) tied by "Madison, Ind. Oct 6" cds to Indianapolis Ind., Fine and rare railroad directional handstamp.

    Towle No. 654-special   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

    A BEAUTIFUL ORANGE BROWN RAILOAD USE WITH THE MADISON & INDIANAPOLIS RAILROAD DIRECTIONAL HANDSTAMP.

    The directional stamp was applied by the bank before being put into the Madison post office.

    Realized: $450

  • Lot 77

    (Michigan Central Rail Road) Mic. Central R.R., Mic. Dec 10, bold blue-green cds with matching "10" cent rating handstamp on orange buff cover to Cooperstown N.Y.; light filing fold, Very Fine and scarce.

    Towle No. 610-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $130

  • Lot 78

    (Michigan Central) "Rail Road, Way", oval postmark and matching "Detroit, Mich. Aug 16" duplex with quartered cork cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) , some perfs torn away at top, on light buff cover with preprinted address to New York City, blue S.W. Hopkins & Co. 1869 receiver, Very Fine and scarce.

    Towle No. SP-15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Applied to inbound mail at Detroit Post Office on letters received from Michigan Central or Detroit & Milwaukee R.R.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 79

    N. Haven & Greenfield R.R. Apr 5, sharp route agent cds on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to touched, canceled by grid cancel, on cover to New Haven Conn.; small edge tear and wear, a Very Fine route agent cds.

    Towle No. 35-E-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 80

    N. York & N. Haven R.R., May 15, sharp route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Venon Conn., 1855 docketing at left, Very Fine and choice.

    Towle No. 70-D-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $140

  • Lot 81

    (New Haven & Bellows Falls Rail Road) "N. Hav. & Bellows Falls R.R., Jan 13", choice strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) on orange cover to West Northfield Mass.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and choice railroad use, Rarity VIII .

    Towle No. 35-D-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 82

    (New Haven & Bellows Falls Rail Road) "N.H. & Bellows Falls R.R., 9 Aug", route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 49R1L, margins to slightly in at left, on cover to Brattleboro Vt.; some light wrinkles, Very Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 35-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 83

    New York & Erie R.R., Oct 30, red route agent cds with matching strikes of "5" ratemarker cancel 5¢ dark brown (1a) , deep rich color, margins to in, on cover to Cherry Valley N.Y.; minor opening tear at left, F.-V.F. and scarce 1847 Issue use.

    Towle No. 125-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    A similar use from the sender to Cherry Valley was offered in the Kapiloff collection (Siegel 743 lot 72) and other covers sent from Binghampton with the famous herringbone cancels.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 84

    Northern R.R., N.Y., Jan "16", sharp route agent cds with pencil day ties 3¢ orange brown (10A) , four large margins with vibrant shade, on Cheap Inland and Ocean Postage illustrated Barnabas Bates Postage Reform Propaganda cover showing Steamship, Eagle with Shield & Steam Engine, addressed to the President of the Northern Railroad at Boston Mass.; hint of address ink bleeding due to moisture and trivial water stain on reverse, Extremely Fine, Rarity VIII , ex-Bingham, Dick, Haas, Grunin, Renard (William Fox) .

    Towle No. 101-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

    A GEM RAILROAD USE OF THE "CHEAP INLAND AND OCEAN POSTAGE" PROPAGANDA ILLUSTRATED ENVELOPE.

    Realized: $5,500

  • Lot 85

    Northern Railroad N.H., Oct 25, sharp cds ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching perfect strike at left on orange buff cover to Lisbon N.H.; light stain, Very Fine and choice strikes.

    Towle No. 24-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 86

    (Ohio & Pennsylvania Railroad) Ohio & Pa. R.R., Apr 10, route agent cds on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Cincinnati, Ohio; edge wear, scarce and F.-V.F., Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 560-C-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 87

    Pacific Railroad Jun 30, complete route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on yellow cover to York N.Y.; small top edge flaw, Very Fine and rare, Rarity IX .

    Towle No. 805-A-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $750 - 1,000.

    THE FINEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE PACIFIC RAILROAD RAILROAD ROUTE AGENT CDS.

  • Lot 88

    Penobscot & Kennebec Rail Rail, Jun 27, route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) on buff cover to Pawtucket R.I., Very Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 4-I-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 89

    Phila. & Pottsville R.R., Feb 2, route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , rich color, on cover to New York City, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 190-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 90

    (Philadelphia & Baltimore Central R.R.) Phila. & Balt. Central R.R., Toughkenamon, Oct 12, 1870, light strike on cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) canceled by ms. squiggle to West Chester Pa., ms. "Carroll" notation, Very Fine, Rarity VI .

    Towle No. 205-S-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 91

    (Philadelphia & Columbia R.R.) Phila. & Columbia R.R., Jul 7, clear strike of blue route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11) , clear to large margins, on 1855 cover to Pittsburgh Pa., original letter datelined "Philada. July 6. 1855.", Very Fine and rare route agent cds.

    Towle No. 203-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 92

    (Philadelphia. Wilmington & Baltimore R.R.) Baltimore R.R., well-struck straightline ties 3¢ rose, type I (25) on cover to Saratoga N.Y. and forwarded to Adamsville R.I., perfectly-struck "Saratoga Springs N.Y. Sep 7" cds with matching " Adv't 1 " advertising due handstamp, " Forwarded. 3 " straightline totaled to ms. " 4 " cents due rating, Extremely Fine; with 2002 P.F. certificate.

    Towle No. 239-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    A BEAUTIFUL ADVERTISED AND FORWARDED RAILROAD COVER.

    Realized: $1,500

  • Lot 93

    Prov. & Stonington R.R. Aug 24, complete route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U2) buff Nesbitt entire with Nesbitt flap seal to Connecticut, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 70-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 94

    (Providence, Hartford & Fishkill) "P. H. & Fishkill R.R., Oct 7", sharp route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11) , four margins, on folded letter datelined "Providence R.I. Oct 6th 1858" to New York City, Very Fine, Rarity VIII .

    Towle No. 54-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $170

  • Lot 95

    (Providence, Hartford & Fishkill) "P. H. & Fishkill R.R., Oct 6", complete sharp route agent cds with matching "FREE" rating handstamp on fresh blue folded letter datelined "Prov. Oct 6 1855" to the Postmaster at Unionville Conn., Extremely Fine and choice, Rarity VIII .

    Towle No. 54-B-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 96

    (Providence, Hartford & Fishkill) "P. H. & Fishkill R.R., Mar 11", route agent cds with matching target cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Greene R.I.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 54-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 97

    (Racine & Mississippi R.R.) Racine & Miss. R.R. Mar 16, clear route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U1) Nesbitt entire to Omaha City, Nebraska, Very Fine and rare route agent cds, Rarity VIII .

    Towle No. 54-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 98

    (Rutland & Burlington R.R.) "Gassett's Station, J.A. Stafford, R.& B. R.R., Jul 27, 1863", sharp station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange buff cover with illustrated American Hotel, Burlington Vt. building corner card cover to Hallowell Maine; 3¢ trivial corner crease, an Extremely Fine and choice Vermont railroad cover, Rarity VII+ .

    Towle No. 41-S-9a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    A REMARKABLE STATION AGENT COVER WITH A RARE GASSETT'S STATION.

    It is rather unusual for a station oval to contain the route agent's name.

    Realized: $550

  • Lot 99

    Sandusky & Newark R.R., Jun 3, route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) on cover to Flushing, Long Island N.Y., Very Fine and choice complete strike, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 567-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 100

    (Somerset & Kennebec Rail Road) Somerset & Kenb. R.R. Jun 12, bold complete route agent cds ties 3¢ rose pink (64b) , bright shade, rounded corner, on 1863 orange cover to Hallowell Me., with original letter datelined "Newburyport June 12./63", Very Fine and choice, Rarity VIII .

    Towle No. 4-H-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 101

    (Spartanburg & Union Rail Road) "S & U R.R., Nov. 29", manuscript postmark with matching pen strokes on 3¢ ultramarine (114) on 1869 orange buff cover to Charleston S.C., original letter datelined "Fish Dam, Union Cty S.c., 29th Nov 1869" for an order to be sent by "S & U RR", Very Fine and scarce railroad.

    Towle No. 339-H-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 102

    Sullivan & Passumpsic R.R., Aug 5, route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on yellow cover to Hartford Conn., 1859 docketing at right, clean and Very Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 35-F-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 103

    Sullivan & Passumpsic R.R., Mar 15, sharp route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , on 1854 cover with enclosed letter datelined "Newburg March /54" to Lowell, Mass., Very Fine and choice strike, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 35-F-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 104

    Toledo, Norwalk & Cleveland R.R. Apr 21, blue balloon-style route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire to Oberlin, Ohio; edge flaws and tear upper right, reduced slightly at left, Fine and exceptionally rare route agent cds, Rarity IX .

    Towle No. 559-B-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

  • Lot 105

    Troy & Whitehall R.R. Sep 13, route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), clear to large margins, on cover to Erie Pa., pencil 1855 notation, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 100-A-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 106

    (Union Pacific Railroad) Union Pacific R.P.O., Sep 29, bold strike of route agent cds and small cross cancel tie 12¢ green (117) on 1870 buff cover to Edinburgh, Scotland , Oct. 20th receiving backstamp; stamp has slight corner crease, Extremely Fine and choice railroad use, ex-Kuphal, Heimberger, Feldman .

    Towle No. 932-G-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

    AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THIS ROUTE AGENT'S MARKING ON A 12¢ 1869 ISSUE TRANSATLANTIC COVER.

    Realized: $1,400

  • Lot 107

    (Virginia & Tennessee Rail Road) Va. & Tenn. R.R., Jun 16, clear strike of blue route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Fincastle Va.; flap torn and some mounting stains, Very Fine, Rarity IX , ex-Marcus White .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

    AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE VIRGINIA & TENN. R.R. ROUTE AGENT CDS.
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