Sale 4Completed: August 17, 2024
The APS Sale
Lots 290—293
Carriers
Lot 290
Baltimore, Md., 1857, 1¢ black, used with 3¢ dull red (26), tied by blue "Baltimore Md. May 6, 1861" cds on cover to Hagerstown Md.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 1LB8 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $225.Realized: $240
Lot 291
Baltimore, Md., 1857, 1¢ black, large margins to in, uncanceled on Baltimore Equitable Society illustrated shaking hands corner yellow cover to local Baltimore street address, original Nov. 24th 1860 letterhead enclosure concerning expiring policy; also includes an unused Western Union Valentine Greeting envelope with tears, a Very Fine carrier use.
Scott No. 1LB8 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $60
Lot 292
Baltimore, Md., 1857, 1¢ red, huge margins to slightly into frameline at bottom, tied by light "1" in circle handstamp, matching "Baltimore Md. Nov 2" cds on buff cover with blue embossed "Mann's Hotel & Restaurant" illustrated cameo showing Quail, Deer and Turtle addressed to the Baltimore Post Office; vertical central crease, cds with some ms., otherwise Very Fine and scarce cameo carrier use.
Scott No. 1LB9 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Realized: $400
Lot 293
Baltimore, Md., 1857, 1¢ red, canceled by ms. " F " initial (J. S. Fusselbaugh) on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Baltimore Md., Nov 13" cds to Lebanon, Ohio; reduced slightly at right just affecting 3¢, otherwise Very Fine and scarce carrier initial use.
Scott No. 1LB9 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.