Sale 4Completed: August 17, 2024

The APS Sale

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Lots 334—408

Fancy Cancels

  • Lot 334

    Bright Green Circular Grid, brilliant strike cancels 3¢ brownish carmine (26) , nicely centered, Very Fine and striking; with 2002 A.P.S. certificate.

    Scott  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $160.

    Realized: $275

  • Lot 335

    Green 6-Bar Grid, intense bold strike cancels 3¢ brownish carmine (11A) , pos. 84L1L, corner flaw, margins to touched, striking and Very Fine appearance, ex-Grunin .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 336

    Green 6-Bar Grid, neat contrasting strike cancels 3¢ brownish carmine (11A) , pos. 6R2L, large margins with rich color and sharp imipression; tiny corner creases at top corners, fresh and Extremely Fine appearance.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 337

    Green Circle Grid, sharp strike ties 3¢ dull red (26), rich color, matching sharp green "Winchendon Mas. Jan 27l cds on immaculate buff cover to Wilbraham Mass.; reduced slightly at left, Extremely Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 338

    Ingham, Mich. Mar 10, bright olive green balloon cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on light buff cover to Greenville Ohio; reduced slightly at left, otherwise Very Fine and beautiful.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Ingham, Michigan was established in 1846, named for Secretary of the Treasury Samuel Ingram, who served under President Andrew Jackson.

    Realized: $275

  • Lot 339

    Lancaster Pa. Feb 2, perfect green cds cancels 3¢ red (U2) buff entire to York Pa., Extremely Fine and choice.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

  • Lot 340

    Red Grid of Rectangles, bold sharp strike canceled 3¢ dull red (26), exceedingly well centered, brilliant color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-H. Lehman .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    Realized: $170

  • Lot 341

    Weaverville Cal. Feb 25, red cds cancels 10¢ green (U16) buff Nesbitt entire to Manchester N.H.; some wear, flap tears, Very Fine and striking.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 342

    Circular Geometric, of Stillwater Minn., complete strike cancels 3¢ dull red (26) , brilliant color, couple short perfs, Very Fine and choice strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $85

  • Lot 343

    Radial Geometric, complete socked-on-the-nose strike of blue circular geometric cancels 3¢ dull red (11A), pos. 14R1L, huge margins to barely clear, Very Fine and choice color fancy cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 344

    Elaborate Geometric, perfect strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) sheet margin single , pos. 80R3, huge margins except touched at bottom, matching "Canton Mi. Nov 23" cds on blue cover to New Orleans La., 1853 pencil note, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Rohloff .

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-E unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 345

    Rectangular Grid, blue central strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 86R2L, large margins except barely touched at right, matching blue "Leicester Ms. Jun 17" cds on 1853 orange cover to Danielsonville Ct., enclosed letter, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Amonette .

    Skinner-Eno No. SD-G unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 346

    Triangle, perfect strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. four margins, blue "Chickopee Mass., 20 Mar" cds on dark buff cover to Philadelphia Pa.; cover wrinkle, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Beane .

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-T unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    ** Reference: Simpson-Alexander U.S. Postal Markings, p. 137 #108.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 347

    "Windmill" of Henry Ill., each stamp with strike of fancy grid cancel on 3¢ dull red (11A) strip of nine , pos. 2-10R3, margins all around; left stamp stained and tiny tear at top in seventh stamp, Very Fine and exceptional multiple, the largest fancy cancel multiple of the 1851 series , ex-Newbury .

    Skinner-Eno No. SD-G 127   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

    Realized: $2,700

  • Lot 348

    Patent Grid, bold strikes tie 3¢ dull red (26), matching " Hecktown. Pa. Sep 9, 1861 " double-oval (PM-TF 10) on orange cover to Watson Town, Pa., accompanied by off-cover 3¢ stamp with stamp cancel; some insect spotting, partial flap, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PN-D 25 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $180

  • Lot 349

    Dotted Circular Grid, horizontal pair, of Minersville Pa., exceptionally well centered, each with bold strike, rich color, trivial lower left corner crease, otherwise Extremely Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. SD-G unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $130

  • Lot 350

    Flower, nine-petal design canceling 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 99R1L, four full to just clear margins, trivial corner crease, on orange cover with red "Deham Ms. Jul 18" cds to Webster Mass., Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PP-Fl unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    This fancy cancel design is very similar to the Skinner-Eno PP-Fl 27 of Cornwall, Vermont except it has 10-petals.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 351

    Lyre, clear strike cancels 3¢ dull red (26) , rich color; tiny pinhole, a Very Fine strike; with 1992 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PO-Lh 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $180

  • Lot 352

    Lyre, absolutely perfect strike cancels 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt entire, matching "Canton Mi. Mar 8" cds from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La; usual small filing holes, an Extremely Fine gem.

    Skinner-Eno No. PO-Lh 3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

    A MAGNIFICANT STRIKE OF THE CANTON MISS. "LYRE" FANCY CANCEL ON AN IMMACULATE ENTIRE.

    Realized: $9,000

  • Lot 353

    4-Point Star and Circular Grid of Turner Me., two covers from same correspondence bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , first canceled by sharp Four-Point Star, matching sharp "Turner Me. Dec 26" cds, second canceled by neat circular grid, matching sharp "Turner Me. May 8", Extremely Fine pair of covers.

    Skinner-Eno No. ST-4P 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 354

    Incised Star, neat strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) , matching "Canton Mi. Sep 1" cds on blue 1858 folded cover from the Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine and choice.

    Skinner-Eno No. ST-O unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 355

    Star within Segmented Ring, bold strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) , indistinct Grandville Mich. cds on cover to Wakeman, Ohio, a Very Fine and rare strike, ex-Haas .

    Skinner-Eno No. ST-E 35   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    ** Reference: Simpson-Alexander U.S. Postal Markings, p. 140 #163.

    Realized: $1,100

  • Lot 356

    Shield in Circle, of Conshohocken Pa., clear strike cancels 3¢ dull red (26) , some short perfs at top left, a Very Fine strike, ex-H. Lehman, Haas .

    Skinner-Eno No. PS-FC 49   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $170

  • Lot 357

    Shield with Stars at top, bold strike duplexed with "Dayton O. Aug 22" cds ties huge 3¢ Rose (65) with wide margins, on orange cover to Indianapolis Ind.; cover slightly reduced at left, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Sapperstein .

    Skinner-Eno No. PS-ST 12   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    Realized: $850

  • Lot 358

    Masonic Triangle, bold strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) , red "Canton Mi. Jul 23" cds on buff cover to Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans La., Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Moody, Rohloff .

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-T 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $750

  • Lot 359

    Square & Compass in Circle, complete strike ties fresh 3¢ dull red (26) , matching "Mittineague, Mass., Jan 18" at left on cover to Kenosha Wisc., Very Fine and choice.

    Skinner-Eno No. FR-M4c 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 360

    I. Field, P.M., clear complete strike of circular cancel ties 3¢ dull red (26) , matching "Harrison Square Mass. Feb 7" cds on light blue cover to North Bridgewater Mass., pencil 1859 docketing on reverse; small edge tear, Very Fine and choice strike.

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

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 361

    "LV" Initials of Leonard Vail, P.M., perfect bold strike duplexed with "Lockport N.Y., Apr 23" ties 3¢ red, grilled (94), s.e. at right, on orange United States Internal Revenue imprint cover to Wilson N.Y., corrected to Cambria; tiny edge tear at bottom right, Extremely Fine and choice strike.

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

    Lewis M. Vail was the postmaster at Lockport in 1866-69.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 362

    Negative "UV" of University of Virginia, clear bold bright blue strike duplexed with "University of Va., Va., Apr 27" cds ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Wilmington N.C. LC-U 8 ? ? ? ? ? Estimate $150 - 200., Very Fine and choice.

    Skinner-Eno No. LC-U 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $130

  • Lot 363

    PAID, neat central strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 42L2L, four clear to huge margins, matching "Edwardsburgh Mich. July 25" balloon-style cds on embossed lady's cover to Enon Valley Pa., Extremely Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Edwardsburgh Mich. (1850 population 243) to Enon Valley Pa (1850 population 100).

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 364

    PAID, bold central strike cancels 3¢ dull red (26) , matching neat "Greenville, Mich. Jul 10" balloon cds on buff cover to Salisbury Conn., Very Fine and choice, ex-Chase .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Greenville was "Potato Capitol of the World" in the 1890s averaging 1.5 million bushels of potatoes shipped each year.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 365

    "Paid 3" in Circle, of Sangerville Me., bold bright red cancel on 3¢ dull red (11A) , position 46R3, four wide margins in bright 1853 dull red shade, a Superb gem with great eye appeal.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $550

  • Lot 366

    "Paid 3" in Circle, sharp strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) pos. 67L2L, four margins, matching "South Lancaster Mass., May 31" cds on ornate embossed lady's envelope to Weston Mass., flap with "Take You'll" seal, an Extremely Fine gem use.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $450

  • Lot 367

    "Paid 3.", of Orfordville N.H., perfect blue strike cancels 3¢ claret (11A) , pos. 44L1L, four margins, bright and fresh with 1852 early claret shade, a Superb gem.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $400

  • Lot 368

    "Paid 3.", of Orfordville N.H., socked-on-nose blue strike cancels 3¢ dulled red (11A) , pos. 91L3, margins to barely touching frameline at bottom, thin speck, still an Extremely Fine and choice strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $375

  • Lot 369

    Negative "Paid" in Grid, of Norwich Ct., bold blue strike ties 3¢ brownish carmine (11A) , pos. 73R1L, small tear and creases, on small blue piece, Very Fine appearance.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PG 7 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    This Norwich Conn. negative "Paid" in grid is different than the Skinner tracing with a bar at left. The Amonette note indicates "odd 1852 color fits best with brownish carmine more brown…"

    Realized: $220

  • Lot 370

    "Paid" Open Grid, of Wells River Vt., clear strike in blue on 3¢ dull red (11) , position 100R6 with huge margins, fresh and Extremely Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PG 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 371

    "Paid" in Oval Grid, of East Winthrop Me., bold blue central strike on 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 19L1L, margins to slightly in, bright and fresh, some light creasing, a Very Fine strike, ex-Fox .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PG 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 372

    Large "R", ties 3¢ rose red (11), matching fancy "Passumpsic 'Paid 3 Cts' May 18" cds on cover to Lower Waterford Vt.; cover lightly cleaned, missing left flap, Fine and rare cancel with a most unusual datestamp, ex-Chase, Amonette .

    Skinner-Eno No. LS-R unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    ** Reference: Simpson-Alexander U.S. Postal Markings, p. 156 #28.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 373

    Quill Pen "W" of Weston Mass., beautiful cancel ties 3¢ dull red (26) , blue "Weston Mass. Jun 24" cds on orange cover to Weymouth Mass., Extremely Fine, an early example of this cancel that rarely ties the stamp.

    Skinner-Eno No. LS-W 24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $230

  • Lot 374

    "U.S." in Circle, perfect strike on 3¢ rose (65) , pulled perf, matching clear "Keeseville N.Y. Jul 10" cds on orange cover to Plattsburgh N.Y.; reduced slightly at left with small nick, an Extremely Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PT-US 61   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $220

  • Lot 375

    "3", of Oberlin Oh., intense strike in blue cancels 3¢ pale claret (11A) , position 13L3, four margins, bright shade; faint diagonal corner crease, still an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Amonette .

    Skinner-Eno No. NS-C unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 376

    Underlined "3", of Oberlin Oh., sharp blue strike socked-on-the-nose of 3¢ dull red (11A) , four margins with wide right sheet margin showing bit of centerline and dot, slightly rough at bottom, bright shade; faint top left corner crease, Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Amonette .

    Skinner-Eno No. NS-C unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    This is the same Oberlin Oh. ratemaker with an underline bar variety.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 377

    "3", bold orange-red cancel on 3¢ brownish carmine (11A) , pos. 27R2L, four wide margins, bright 1852 shade; trivial inclusion speck in upper left margin, Extremely Fine and choice, with Amonette note.

    Skinner-Eno No. NS-C unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 378

    "3" in Circle, exceptional central strike on 3¢ dull red (26) , well centered, an Extremely Fine gem.

    Skinner-Eno No. NS-C 13   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 379

    5, bold blue strike cancels 3¢ dull red (26) , matching "Bordentown N.J. Aug 25" cds on buff cover with preprinted address to Bank of Penn Township, Philadelphia Pa., Extremely Fine, ex-Moody .

    Skinner-Eno No. NS-E 19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 380

    Encircled "5", bold central strike on 3¢ dull red (26) , nicely centered, bright, small flaws, Very Fine appearance.

    Skinner-Eno No. NS-E 25 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $30 - 40.

    Realized: $75

  • Lot 381

    "5" in Double Ring, clear strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 93L3, large margins to in, matching "Sonora, Cal, Mar 12" cds (TU0 -1380) on orange cover to Hon. W. Madeville in Benitia Cal., Very Fine and rare, ex-Emerson .

    Skinner-Eno No. NS-E 19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 382

    Large Red "6", complete bold strike and additional partial red "Paid" handstamp on 3¢ dull red (26) , exceptionally well centered; couple trivial short perfs of no consquence, Extremely Fine and choice example of this exceptional rare cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. NS-F 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $230

  • Lot 383

    Slanted "10", of Oquawka Ill., intense bold strike cancels 3¢ dull red (26) ; perfs trimmed slightly at right, a Very Fine strike, ex-H. Lehman .

    Skinner-Eno No. NS-J 14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $190

  • Lot 384

    Anaqua, Tex. June 19, perfect bold brown cds cancels 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire to Laurenceville Ga.; some abrasion and small flaws, F.-V.F. and rare, SR 9.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Anaqua, Texas was established in 1852 as a wooden box nailed to an Anaqua tree (Ehretia Anacua). Population in 1855 was only 15, growing to 50 by 1890. The post office closed in 1919.

  • Lot 385

    Corsicana Tex. Nov. 21, intense 36mm dotted cds cancels 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire to Anderson, Texas; reduced slightly at top and aging, Fine appearance, a remarkable strike.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

  • Lot 386

    "Due Way 1¢" Grid, integral framed handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to touched, on buff cover to Mobile Ala., Very Fine; with 1981 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-W 3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $750 - 1,000.

    A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE MOBILE "DUE WAY 1¢" GRID CANCEL.

    Ashbrook noted that all examples seen by him were for the most part indistinct.

    Realized: $450

  • Lot 387

    Gorrissen Brothers, New Orleans, merchant double-oval ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to in, on blue Aug. 28th 1855 folded letter to Ashton La., Very Fine and rare merchant's oval cancellation.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    *This marking was previously only known in black (1848 reference covers). Very unusual use of merchant oval on stamp.
    • Reference: Stamp Specialist, Red Book, 1942, "Forwarded by" Handstamps, p. 107, p. 125.

    Realized: $220

  • Lot 388

    Minnesota Mine, Mich., Ontonagon Co., 13 June, bold strike of large Zevely balloon-style cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to West Novi, Mich.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and choice strike.

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

    Illustrated in Alexander-Simpson, p. 78-79 #16. This cds was manufactured by Zevely out of wood.

    Minnesota Mine, Michigan in Ontonagon County on the Upper Peninsula was the most productive native copper mine in the United States 1855-62. It was discovered in 1847 and mined aboriginally dug to 1,200 feet producing 35 million lbs of refined copper.

  • Lot 389

    N. York Steamship, perfect crisp circular handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (11) , rich color, large margins except slightly in at left, matching bold "DUE 7" handstamp on buff cover to Greensboro Vt.; refolded, Extremely Fine strikes, ex-H. Spring, H. Lehman .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-SS 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 390

    New Hartford N.Y. Aug 22, bold green cds with matching intense " V " ratemarker on 1845 folded letter to Augusta N.Y., Extremely Fine and gem green stampless use.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

    Realized: $1,100

  • Lot 391

    New-York City 'Paid 1 ct. Jul 17, perfect bold strike cancels 1¢ blue (U19) cut square, an Extremely Fine gem.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-CR 11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $45

  • Lot 392

    New-York 'Paid 1ct.' City Delivery, Feb 12, bold red cds cancels 1¢ blue (U19) buff Star die entire to local New York City address, endorsed "Rec'd Feb 12 /61"; flap reattached, Very Fine and early use of this entire.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-CR 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $90

  • Lot 393

    New-York 'Paid 1ct.' City Delivery, Oct 22, sharp cds strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) on immaculate buff local New York City cover to the American Express Office, Extremely Fine and scarce strike on the 3¢ value.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-CR 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 394

    (Steamboats) New Orleans, Alexandria & Natchitoches Packet P. Dalmau, blue oval handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , full margins except bottom corners in, along with circular grid cancel, entered mails with bold red "New Orleans La. Mar 26" cds and matching " Way 1 " rating handstamp on blue Mar. 20, 1852 folded cover docketed from Oak Isle to New Orleans La., Very Fine and attractive, ex-Kapiloff .

    Milgram No. 1071   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    Realized: $650

  • Lot 395

    Rattlesnake, Cal Dec 3, sharp Collins cds ties well centered 10¢ green (35) on yellow cover to Newburgh N.Y., Extremely Fine and choice use.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

  • Lot 396

    RINGVILLE MASS. SEP 11, sharp straightline datestamp ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 22R1L, large margins to just touched, on immaculate orange cover to Durham N.H., Extremely Fine and choice.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TS unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $230

  • Lot 397

    Rolling Prairie, Wis., sharp boxed postmark cancels 3¢ dull red (26) , rich color, Very Fine and rare cancel, Scarcity 10.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TS unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 398

    Sand Gate Vt. Nov 13, blue dotted stencil cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) , bright and fresh, on cover to Bennington Vt.; reduced at right, Very Fine and striking.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $230

  • Lot 399

    Shabbona Grove, Dekalb Co., Illinois, Jul 28, sharp shield postmark ties 3¢ dull red (26) on yellow cover to Watertown N.Y., Very Fine and scarce fancy postmark; with 2020 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF 25   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $400

  • Lot 400

    Shabbona Grove, Ill. Nov 7, fancy ribbon postmark ties 3¢ dull red (26) on 1857 yellow cover to Watertown N.Y., original Nov. 3rd 1857 enclosed letter; bottom flap tear, some light soiling, a Very Fine strike of this popular fancy postmark, ex-Lounsberry, Alexander .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 401

    STEAM, sharp strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 62R5L, deep rich color, margins to slightly in, on buff cover to Hempstead Branch N.Y., Extremely Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $140

  • Lot 402

    STEAM BOAT, red straightline on folded letter bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Providence R.I. Sep 12" cds from the Shepard & Co. correspondence to Providence, an Extremely Fine gem use, ex-Judd .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 403

    (Steamboat Agent) Lou. & Cin., S.B. Mail Line, Aug 7, reddish orange route agent cds with matching circular grid cancel ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , three margins, on cover to Avon Conn., fresh and Very Fine; signed Holcombe.

    Towle No. O-21-e   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 404

    U.S. Penny Mail, Phila. Pa, A, Nov 22, octagon datestamp ties 1¢ blue (63) , small tear, second bold octagon strike adjacent on immaculate peach Philadelphia Pa. cover addressed locally, Extremely Fine appearance.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-CR 16 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 405

    Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, S.Fr Co, 2 Aug, blue double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ dull red (26) , couple flaws at top, on cover to Marysville Cal., faint sender's "M. Brumagin, San Francisco, Aug 2" double-oval, a Very Fine use, ex-Chase, Knapp, Jessup, Kramer .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-EX 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 406

    Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, S.Fr Co, 24 Oct, blue double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , matching "Paid" oval on orange cover to Sacramento Cal.; faint staining, ex-Chase, Knapp .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-EX 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 407

    Wenona, Sep 28 185, bold strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Westchester Pa.; flap missing, Very Fine and choice Illinois straightline.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TS unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 408

    West Hartford Ct., Jun 17, sharp strike of chamfered postmark ties 3¢ dull red (11A) on fresh 1856 cover to Milton Conn., pencil "April 17, '56", an Extremely Fine gem (Simpson p.19 #35).

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

    Realized: $300

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