Sale 5Completed: February 22, 2025

The 3c 1851-57 Issue

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Lots 351—401

Fancy Cancels - Postal Markings

  • Lot 351

    "FREE", sharp straightline and matching "Wyandotte, Mich. Oct 28" balloon-style cds tie 3¢ dull red (26) on small cover to Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan, Very Fine and scarce cancel.

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

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 352

    "PAID", neat sharp strike cancels 3¢ orange brown (10A) , pos. 74L5E, large wide margins except closer at bottom, sharp impression, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Amonette .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 353

    "PAID", perfect sharp strike in ultramarine cancels 3¢ orange brown (10A), with large margins including right sheet margin except just shaving top right corner, Very Fine. Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD 13.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 354

    "PAID", bold strike of blue serif straightline on 3¢ orange brown (10) , pos. 72R1E, large margins to barely touched bottom right, upper left corner crease, a Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD 14 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $85

  • Lot 355

    "Paid", sharp blue serif straightline on 3¢ orange brown (10A) , clear to large margins, bright and fresh, thin, attractive and Extremely Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD 9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 356

    "PAID", perfect strike strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , deep color, matching "Meredosia Ill. Aug 19" cds on blue 1852 folded letter to St. Louis Mo.; light fold toning, Very Fine, ex-Rohloff, Saadi .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 357

    "PAID", bold handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (11A) margins to in at bottom, red "Boston, Nov 2" cds on cover to Deerfield Mass., Very Fine use of this exceptionally rare Boston cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD 13   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $65

  • Lot 358

    "3 Paid", bold strike on 3¢ orange brown (10) , margins to in at sides, rich color, small corner crease at bottom right, Very Fine strike of this unlisted cancel, ex-Saadi ; with 1997 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 43 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    This cancel is similar to the North Leominster "3 Paid" cancel.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 359

    "Paid 3", neat strike of arc handstamp cancels huge 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 91L3, huge margins to just in incl. bottom left corner sheet margins, radiant color, Very Fine and striking corner-margin single, ex-Knapp .

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

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 360

    "Paid 3" in Circle, intense bold strike in vivid red cancels 3¢ dull red (11) , margins to in, Very Fine and striking, ex-Saadi ; with 1994 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 361

    "Paid 3" in Circle, blue and black strikes on 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 35L3 msotly four margins and 38L1L four margins respectively, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 17   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $85

  • Lot 362

    "Paid 3" in Circle, position 10R1L "C" Relief, red cancel on 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to touched, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 23   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 363

    "Paid 3" in Scroll, neat strike of Ipswich Mass. cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , clear to large margins including part of adjacent stamp below, bit of red cds at bottom, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Koppersmith, Saadi ; with 1991 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 38   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 364

    Negative "Paid 3", of Canton, Miss., perfect intense strike cancels 3¢ yellowish rose red (11A) , large to huge margins including adjacent stamp at left, barely touched at top right, trivial small thin spot in left margin, a Superb strike, ex-Saadi ; with 1995 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 10   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 365

    Negative "Paid" in Circle, bold strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 71R5L with huge margins to just in at right including left sheet margin; inclusion at left, Very Fine and choice strike.

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

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 366

    "Paid 3.", neat blue arced handstamp cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , bright shade, matching blue " ORFORD-VILLE, N.H. " arc handstamp with ms. " Mar 15 " date on blue 1853 part-printed folded record of votes to Secretary of State in Concord N.H., fresh and Extremely Fine with beautiful strikes.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $750 - 1,000.

    AN EXCEPTIONAL USE OF THE ORFORDVILLE N.H. "PAID 3" ARCED CANCELLATION.

    Realized: $700

  • Lot 367

    "Paid 3", bold strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11) , large margins except in at bottom, rich color, matching sharp "Wentworth N.H., Aug 6" cds on yellow cover to Nashua N.H., Very Fine, ex-Saadi .

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

    The lettering on this cancel does not match any of the Skinner tracings.

  • Lot 368

    "Paid 3" in Circle, clear strike ties 3¢ dull red (11), large to huge margins, rich color, matching "North Berwick Me. May 9" cds on cover to Exeter N.H.; couple opening tears, Very Fine and choice strike.

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

    The lettering on this cancel does not match any of the Skinner tracings.

  • Lot 369

    "Paid 3" in Circle, bold strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , clear to full margins, rich color, matching "Colebrook N.h., Nov 27" cds on orange cover to Stratford N.H., Very Fine and choice, ex-Saadi .

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 17   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    This is one of two towns listed for this cancel by Skinner.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 370

    "Paid 3" in Circle, bold blue handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (26) , additional strike adjacent and matching "Humphrysville Ct. May 2" cds on ladies embossed cover to Birmingham Ct., Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 371

    "Paid 3", unusual intertwined handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (11) , margins to touched, matching "Torringford, Con. Feb 28" cds with ms. day update on buff cover to the University of Virginia, Va., 1856 docketing at left; some edge wear, F.-V.F. and rare cancel.

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

  • Lot 372

    "Paid" in Open Oval Grid, neat blue strike and part of "East Winthrop Me." cds cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to in at bottom, tear at top and corner creases, still a Very Fine strike.

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

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 373

    "Paid" within Six Bars, blue strike of Centre Sandwich N.H. cancels 3¢ orange brown (10A), pos. 87R5E, rich color, full to large margins; small flaws, Very Fine and rare strike on the 3¢ orange brown.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PF 6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 374

    Crossed Framed "Paid" Handstamps, double-strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) four clear to wide margins, strong color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PF 9 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    This double-strike cancel is struck in the same style as the Skinner tracing, but the handstamp is different.

  • Lot 375

    "Paid" in Grid, of New Ipswich N.H., clear strike on 3¢ orange brown (10A) , margins to slightly in.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PG 13   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

  • Lot 376

    "Paid" in Circular Grid, intense blue strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins to in, deep color on bright paper; couple small flaws, a Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PG unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    This strike is similar to PM-PG 5 except this cancel has serif lettering.

  • Lot 377

    "Paid" in Circular Grid, blue strike of Jewett City, Conn. cancels 3¢ orange brown (10A) , four margins, scissor cut at right and light creases, a Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-PG 5   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 378

    "Paid" in Grid, blue negative strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , wide margins to in, rich color, matching "Norwich Ct. Apr 24" cds on cover to Cambridge Mass., pen "1852" notation, Very Fine and scarce "Paid" cancel; with 1996 P.F. certificate.

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

    Realized: $180

  • Lot 379

    "Paid" Grid, sharp strike cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 79R2L, matching "Leominster Ms. May 24" cds on cover to New Hampshire; tone spot, Very Fine, ex-Saadi .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

  • Lot 380

    "Paid" Rectangular Grid, blue strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to in, matching partial blue "Bucksport Me. Mar 9" cds on 1853 blue folded letter datelined "Orland" to Boston Mass., F.-V.F. and scarce cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. SD-G 108   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 381

    Cannon River Falls, M.T. Mar 10, bold cds ties 3¢ brownish carmine (11) large margins to touched, on orange piece, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

    Realized: $55

  • Lot 382

    "G. B. D., Oct. 7" General Banks Division, two-line postmark cancels 3¢ dull red (26) vertical pair , s.e. at right, small flaws, a Very Fine and very scarce strike. Skinner-Eno No. PM-TS unlisted.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 383

    Housatonic R.R. Apr 12, bold dark red route agent ties 3¢ dull red (11A) on small blue piece, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 88-B-7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $60

  • Lot 384

    Lawrenceville, N.J. / Jul 18, two-line postmark ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 88L1L, mostly four margins, on small lady's cover to Newville Pa., Very Fine and scarce strike canceling stamp.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-TS 12   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 385

    New-York, Jul 23, 1853, bold cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) margins to in, on blue 1853 folded letter to New Haven, Conn., a Very Fine and choice strike.

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

    This year-dated New York City datestamp is recorded used from July 11 to 25, 1853. It is thought by some to be connected to the 1853 Crystal Palace Exhibition.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 386

    "New-York, FB' 5 61" Norton Patent, duplex device with circular grid cancel tying 3¢ dull red (26) on yellow 1861 cover to Somerville N.Y., original dateline letter accompanies, small edge flaws, Very Fine and rare use of the Norton patent.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    The Norton lazy-year patent duplex device is known used approximately from Jan. 22nd to Mar. 28th 1861.

  • Lot 387

    New York 'Paid 1ct' City Delivery, Jun 29, bold red carrier cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on local New York City orange cover to street address, sharp " E, U.S. Mail 1½ P.M. Delivery " chamfered station handstamp; light cover bend barely affects 3¢, otherwise Very Fine and scarce overpaid carried use.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-CR 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 388

    Upper Falls Vt., position 83R5L, blue straightline on 3¢ brownish carmine (11 ), position 83R5L, four margins, Very Fine and rare; with 1994 P.F. certificate declines on full wording.

    Scott No. 11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    The "Upper Falls Vt." straightline is listed in the ASCC used 1851-52 measuring 32 x 3.5 mm struck in blue.

  • Lot 389

    "Forwarded", nine complete or partial strikes of straightline cancel 3¢ dull red (11) vertical strip of three , positions 71-81-91L4, mostly large to huge margins, edge faults, Very Fine unlisted cancel.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $275

  • Lot 390

    "Ship Letter", two complete strikes of orange red "ship letter" straightline tie three 3¢ dull red (11) singles on piece, mostly four margins, additionally tied by blue receiver, small ms may indicate reuse; minor corner faults, F.-V.F. and rare.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-SH unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 200.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 391

    South Carolina R.R., Apr 4, sharp blue route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) on small piece, Very Fine and attractive.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

    Realized: $70

  • Lot 392

    "Steam Boat", two-line handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (11A) additional line outside frameline at left and and frame line close to design at right, full to large margins except just in at bottom, on orange buff cover to Ypsilanti, Mich.; edge tear at top, still fresh and Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-SS unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

  • Lot 393

    Route 7309, blue double-oval with ms. "April 13/57" dating ties 3¢ dull red (11) position 10R7, four wide margins, rich color, on 1857 yellow cover from the Buchanon Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes, Very Fine; with 1994 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-RM 3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 394

    "Way", bold strike ties 3¢ dull red (11A) large margins including top sheet margin, matching "New Orleans La., Aug 4" cds on 1857 folded letter datelined "Alligator Office, La. Aug. 3/57" to Caledonia N.Y., Extremely Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-W 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 395

    "Way", handstamp cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , four margins, additional strike at left on blue December 24, 1851 folded cover to Washington D.C.; 3¢ small tears, otherwise Very Fine and scarce Washington D.C. way use.

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

  • Lot 396

    "Way", manuscript cancel on 3¢ dull red (26) , perf flaws, on orange cover to Round Hill Va.; bit of side flap missing, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

  • Lot 397

    Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Francisco, blue express oval cancels 3¢ orange red (11A var.) , large margins all around, small creases at right, Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Saadi ; with 1993 P.F. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-EX 3 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $170

  • Lot 398

    Canadian 7-Ring Target, bold strike with filled center cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , poss. 97L2L, large margins, bright color on fresh paper, tiny upper left corner crease, otherwise Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Amonette, Saadi .

    Skinner-Eno No. SD-T 10   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 399

    French "PD" Paid Direct Handstamp, red framed handstamp along with partial New Orleans cds strikes cancel 3¢ dull red (11) , pos. 23R4, large margins all around, Extremely Fine and unusual, ex-Saadi ; with 1991 P.F. certificate.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $230

  • Lot 400

    Oval Grid of New Brunswick (British North America), two complete strikes tie three 3¢ dull red (11A) overlapping singles on piece, margins appear large or nearly four margins; right stamp corner crease top right, Very Fine and rare; with clear 1974 P.F. certificate.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

  • Lot 401

    "Aug. 1" Straightline Date, bold strike cancels 3¢ orange red (11A var.) , small creases, Very Fine strike; with 1995 P.F. certificate.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    Realized: $80

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