Sale 4Completed: August 17, 2024

The APS Sale

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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.