Sale 5002Completed: April 13, 2024
April Internet Auction
Lots 278—355
Fancy Cancels
Lot 278
Circular Geometric with Center "X", bold strike duplexed with "Fort Wayne Ind. Nov 15" cds ties 1¢ buff (112) vertical strip of three on cover to Wooster, Ohio; some docketing, reduced slightly at right with small edge tear, some perf toning, F.-V.F.
Scott $475 as used strip ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $80
Lot 279
Circular Geometric, bold strike duplexed with partial Hartford Conn. cds ties 2¢ black, grilled (93) on fancy embossed valentines cover to local street address, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-C 183 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $45
Lot 280
Fancy Geometric, bold strike of circular geometric design cancels 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Oneco, Ct Sep 25" cds on buff cover to Washington D.C.; reduced at right, 3¢ repaired at top, Fine appearance with a choice strike of this unlisted fancy cancel, ex-Skinner .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Oneco is located in Windham County, Connecticut.Realized: $180
Lot 281
Negative Radial Geometric, brilliant bold strike cancels 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire, matching "Stroudsburg Pa. Oct 23" cds to Philadelphia Pa., 1861 docketing at left, Very Fine, ex-Knapp .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $60
Lot 282
Radial Geometric, sharp strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching neat "South Wilbraham Ms Nov 1" cds on light buff cover to East Longmeadow Mass.; trimmed at bottom, fresh and Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-C unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Realized: $40
Lot 283
Spiral, blue fancy cancels 1¢ postal card (UX5), matching "Fayette O. Aug 22" cds to Adrion Mich., Very Fine and choice.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $85
Lot 284
Hollow Square, duplexed with "Bristol Pa. Jul 19" cds ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Peters Creek Pa., 1870 docketing at left; trivial tiny corner crease, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-S unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $30
Lot 285
Five-Point Star, bold blue fancy cancel duplexed with "Los Angelos, Cal. Mar 15" cds ties 3¢ green (158), rich color, on Pico House corner card cover to Brookline Mass.; flap torn, Extremely Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 286
Outlined Star, clear strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) , rich color, matching "Danvers Centre, Mass. Sep 16" cds on buff cover to North Wakefield Mass., Very Fine and scarce early fancy cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-D 11a ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 287
Starburst, duplexed with "Cobleskill, N.Y. Oct 1 - 1880" cds ties 3¢ green (184) on cover to Mane N.Y., original enclosure accompanies; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Cole No. STU-36 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $40
Lot 288
Geometric Clamshell, bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , matching "North Bennington, Vt. Dec 19" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Battenville N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, Extremely Fine and choice Vermont fancy cancel, ex-Slawson .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $55
Lot 289
Four Leaves, sharp strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Austinburg O. May 26" cds on light buff cover to Cleveland Oh.; 3¢ pre-use horizontal tear, Extremely Fine strike.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-Fl 21 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $55
Lot 290
Three-Leaf Clover, bold strike duplexed with partial "N.Y. City 'A' Mar 15" cds ties 1¢ blue, F. grill (92), two singles, cat. $900 on orange cover to local street address; cover and stamp faults, Fine and scarce.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 13 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.
This cancel was unattributed in Skinner-Eno as from New York City. It was used in Station A and struck in red, blue and black. See Rumsey sale 74 lot 1381 for a strike in red.Lot 291
Masonic Square & Compass, bold strike duplexed with "Painted Post N.Y. Jul 28" cds cancels 3¢ ultramarine (114) on light buff cover with preprinted address to Titusville N.J.; some minor perf toning, a Very Fine strike.
Skinner-Eno No. FR-M3a 20 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 292
Masonic Trowel, bold strike duplexed with "Phil'a Pa. May 27" cds ties 3¢ red, grilled (94) on orange Artman, Dillinger & Co. Yarns embossed corner card cover to Oakland Pa., forwarded with sharp "White's Tannery, Pa. May 29" cds to Paradise Valley Pa.; cover opened at right tearing away part of cover and 3¢, otherwise Very Fine choice strike of this unlisted masonic cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-T 20 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.
Skinner recorded a Masonic Trowel cancel from Philadelphia (GE-T 20), but this design is not present in his seminal work.Realized: $45
Lot 293
"3" in Three Rings, central strike cancels 3¢ rose (65), matching "Troy N.H. Nov 25" cds on light buff cover to Ashuelot N.H.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and rare unlisted cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. NS-C unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.
This cancel is surprisingly missing in both Skinner & Eno and Whitfield.Realized: $190
Lot 294
"3" in Circle, clear strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Bergen N.Y. Jun 8" cds on cover to Morrison Ill.; irregularly reduced at right affecting 3¢, some soiling, Fine and scarce.
Skinner-Eno No. NS-C 14 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 295
"3" of Red Hook N.Y., neat strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) , matching partial "Red Hook N.Y., Feb 20" cds on light buff cover to Hudson N.Y.; horizontal cover crease clear of 3¢, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. NS-C unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $45
Lot 296
"3", ratemarker fancy cancel on 3¢ rose (65) just tied by "Schellsburgh Pa. Jan 26" cds on orange cover to Pittsburgh Pa.; reduced slightly at right, 3¢ corner flaw, F.-V.F. and scarce use from small Pennsylvania town. Skinner-Eno No. NS-C 7.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.
Although Skinner lists this as Leominster Mass., he notes it was used at various towns.Realized: $20
Lot 297
Negative "4", intense bold strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , s.e. at left, matching "Brooklyn N.Y., Feb 10, 1863" double-circle datestamp on cover to Moodus, Conn.; reduced irregularly at right, 3¢ small flaws, Very Fine choice strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 298
"5" in Circle, three clear strikes cancel 1¢ blue (63) horizontal strip of three , matching "Heightstown, N.J. May 26" cds on light buff cover to New York City; reduced at right, stamp faults, Very Fine appearance.
Skinner-Eno No. NS-E unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $220
Lot 299
"5" in Circle, ratemarker fancy cancel on 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Bennington Centre, Vt. Sep 5" cds on cover to Hunt N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine Vermont fancy cancel, ex-Slawson .
Skinner-Eno No. NS-E 29 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.
Skinner attributes NS-E 29 to Dayton, Ohio, but this old ratemarker cancel was apparently used in other cities.Lot 300
"5" in Circle, blue strike ties 3¢ orange brown (10A) , margins to in, matching blue "Milwaukee Wis. Oct 24" cds on orange buff cover to Madison Wisc.; small flaws, 3¢ small tear, F.-V.F. and scarce early Wisconsin fancy cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. NS-28 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Realized: $85
Lot 301
"5" in Small Circle, neat strike ties 3¢ rose (65), matching "Berlin Mass. Apr 1" cds on light buff cover to Danville Ill.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. NS-E unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 302
Large "5" in Circle, clear strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Blue Earth City, Min. Jul 5" cds on orange cover to North Pownal Vt.; reduced slightly at left, 3¢ small faults, a Very Fine and unusual fancy cancel.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.
This ratemarker "5" cancel is larger than usual strikes.Realized: $150
Lot 303
"5 PM" in Cork, clear strike duplexed with "Evansville Ind. Dec 24" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Indianapolis, Ind., partial purple "Carrier, Indianapolis, Dec 25, 10 P.M." backstamp; crease and some wear, a Very Fine strike of this unusual time cancel.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $85
Lot 304
Slanted "10", two strikes tie 3¢ dull red (26 var.) s.e. with plate mark at top of head, matching "Rochester Pa. Jan 14" cds on all-over Dr. Shallenberger's Fever & Ague Antidote" advertising cover to Monmouth Ill.; small opening tears, 3¢ slightly affected from edge placement, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. NS-J 14 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.
Skinner-Eno NS-J 14 cancel is attributed to Oquawka, Illinois, but was not attributed to Rochester N.Y. It was used at various towns as a stampless ratemarker.Realized: $85
Lot 305
Negative "75" of Waverly N.Y., sharp strike duplexed with "Waverly N.Y. May 24" cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Orwell Pa., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $85
Lot 306
Negative "A" in Four-Rings, partial strike cancels 3¢ rose (6%), matching "Morris N.y. Nov 12" cds on cover to Milford N.Y.; light soiling and wear, 3¢ small flaws, Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-A unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 307
Negative "G" in Radial of Guilford Ct., strike duplexed with "Guilford Ct. Jul 26" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on buff cover to Hadlyme Ct., pencil "1867" dating on reverse; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F. and scarce.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 308
"K" of Kenosha Wis., smaller version cancels 1¢ postal card (UX5) Warsaw Wisc., 1877 message, Very Fine.
Cole No. LK-14 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $55
Lot 309
"K" of Kenosha Wis., intense bold strike of large version cancels 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Monroe Wisc., 1875 message; some brownish ink below cancel, a Very Fine choice strike.
Cole No. LK-19 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.
This strike is slightly different than the Cole tracings.Realized: $55
Lot 310
"K" in Circle, crude design cancels 3¢ rose (65) , sharp "Knightstown Ind. Apr 6" cds on cover to Amity, Indiana; small opening tears at top, 3¢ slightly irregular perfs at top, Very Fine and scarce Indiana fancy cancel.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-K 7 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.
This strike of the Knightstown "K" cancel is superior to the Skinner tracings.Lot 311
"L" of Litchfield Ct., sharp strike duplexed with "Litchfield Ct. Jul 20" cds on 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to New Haven Ct., pencil "1867" note on reverse; flap torn, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-L 5 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 312
Fancy "N" in Grid, complete strike duplexed with "Carver Minn. Apr 28, 1899" cds on 2¢ carmine on amber entire to St. Paul Minn., Apr. 28th arrival backstamp, Very Fine unlisted fancy cancel.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $60
Lot 313
"N" in Wreath, purple strike duplexed with "Niantic Pa. Feb 20, 1889" cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX9) to Hoppenville Pa., Very Fine and scarce.
Cole No. L-10 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 314
Negative "P" of Louisville Ky., bold blue strike duplexed with "Louisville Ky. Jun 10" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Columbis Miss.; cover edge tears, missing flap with partial Whips & Willard & Co. building ad showing on reverse, F.-V.F. appearance, a superb strike . Skinner-Eno No. LS-P 21.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.
This wonderful strike is much clearly than the Skinner tracing.Realized: $70
Lot 315
Negative "P" of Providence R.I., duplexed with time-on-bottom "Providence R.I. Apr 8 87, 11 PM" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX8) to local city street address, forwarded to Coventry Centre R.I. with bold barred oval duplexed with t.o.b. "Providence R.I., Apr 9 87, 5 PM" cds, Very Fine and unusual forwarded time-on-the-bottom cds use with two different killers.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 316
Fancy Negative "P" of South Deerfield Mass., blue cancel on 3¢ rose (65) with right selvage , matching blue "South Deerfield Ms. Jan 27" cds on cover to Chicago Ill., Jan. 30th arrival backstamp; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-P 26 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Realized: $40
Lot 317
Reversed "R" of Indianapolis, Ind., bold strike duplexed with partial "Indianapolis, Ind. Jan 1" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Huntington N.Y., forwarded with 3¢ rose (65) canceled by grid and tied by bold "Huntington N.Y. Jan 6" cds to Nyack N.Y., 1868 enclosure; tissue-paper cover and small stamp flaws, Fine appearance.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-R unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 318
Negative "S" of Concord N.H., bold strike duplexed with "Concord N.H. Mar 23, 1882" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX7) to local U.S. Marshall, 1882 message, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $20 - 30.Lot 319
"S" in Circle of Concord Mass., clear strike ties 3¢ rose red (65) , rich color, matching "Concord Ms. Jun 27, 1864" double-circle date on light buff cover to Exeter N.H.; reduced at left, some wrinkling, bit of 3¢ torn away at top left, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-S 9 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Realized: $25
Lot 320
Negative "S" of Palmyra N.Y., strike duplexed with "Palmyria N.Y. Sep 22" cds on dark orange cover to Albany N.Y., F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 321
"S" in Circle of Salem Conn., clear strike ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) , matching "Salem Conn. Jul 7" cds on cover to New London Conn.; small edge and flap tears, 3¢ with scissor cut, Very Fine appearance.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-S 8 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $30
Lot 322
"S" of Saratoga Springs N.Y., sharp strike ties 3¢ rose (65), matching partial "Saratoga Springs N.Y. Apr 23" cds on cover to Grass Lake, Mich.; flaws and soiling, F.-V.F. Skinner-Eno No. LS-S 1a.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Realized: $20
Lot 323
Negative "T" of Tarrytown N.Y., bold strike duplexed with sharp "Tarytown N.Y. Sep 9" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Pawtucket R.I., 1867 docketing at left, 3¢ small flaws, Very Fine strike. Skinner-Eno No. LS-T unlisted.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 324
(Templeton, Mass.) Fancy Negative "T" in Circle, clear strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Templeton Mass. Oct 13" cds on yellow cover to Athol Mass.; reduced at left, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. LT-19 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 325
"U" in Encircled Six-Point Star, clear strike duplexed with "New-York, Sep 10" cds on fresh yellow Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co. corner card cover to Plattsburgh N.Y., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-C 21 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 326
"W" of Atlanta, Ga., bold strike duplexed with "Atlanta Ga. May 1" cds tie 3¢ rose (65) , some shorter perfs at right, on orange cover to Murfreesboro Tenn.; partial flap, Very Fine and choice strike.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-W 1 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 327
"W" of Waterbury Conn., duplexed with "Waterbury Con, May 15 '66" double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ rose (65) , s.e., on light buff cover to Windsor Locks Ct., "Amflack & Gap Co., Waterbury; opening tears and paper loss at top, Fine appearance.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-W 20 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 328
"W" of Watertown N.Y., bold sharp strike duplexed with "Watertown N.Y. 31 May" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on light buff cover to Calderwell N.Y.; docketing at left, Very Fine strike.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-W 4 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Realized: $50
Lot 329
"W" of Watertown Wisc., bold strike duplexed with partial "Watertown Wis. Aug 17" cds cancels 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Portage City Wisc., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-W unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 330
"W" of Weldon N.C., intense strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) with top selvage , matching "Weldon N.C. Dec 21" cds on buff cover to local address; part of flap missing, Very Fine and choice strike of this unlisted fancy cancel. Skinner-Eno No. LS-W unlisted.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $85
Lot 331
"W" of Westfield Mass., bold blue strike duplexed with "Westfield Mass. May 9" double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ rose (65) on light buff cover to Southwick Mass.; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and choice strike of this unlisted fancy cancel. Skinner-Eno No. LS-W unlisted.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 332
Positive "W", clear strike duplexed with "Whitewater Wis. Jun, 1893" cds ties 2¢ Columbian (231) on cover to Milwaukee Wisc.; minor corner mount toning, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 333
"CANCELED." of Stockbridge Mass., bold purple straightline cancels 1¢ postal card (UX3) with "Stockbridge Mass. Nov 15" cds to Hudson N.Y., 1875 message; card creases and nicked corner, Fine appearance and striking.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $60
Lot 334
"DONT USM" of Bridgeport Ct., bold complete strike ties 3¢ green (147) , matching partial "Bridgeport Ct. Jan 20" cds on cover to Philadelphia Pa.; 3¢ nicked top right, a Very Fine strike.
Cole No. ML-21 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
"DONT USM" fancy cancel as warning to not reuse stamps.Lot 335
Negative "JY" for July, bold strike duplexed with "Whitehall, N.Y. Jul 26" cds cnacels 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Lansingburgh N.Y., 1878 message, Very Fine and choice month fancy cancel strike.
Cole No. ML-205 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 336
Negative "OK" of Stowe Vt., perfect bold strike duplexed with "Stowe Vt. Sep" cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Walpole N.H., 1875 message, Very Fine and remarkable strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 337
"Paid" in Starred Shield, sharp strike duplexed with "Dedham Mass. Jun 27" cds on 1870 cover to Heidleberg, Germany, bold red "Boston, Paid All, Direct, Jun 27" exchange cds, red "Hamburg, Franco" (7.11.70) framed transit, Heidelerg (7.12) arrival backstamp; lower right corner of cover restored, Very Fine strike of this difficult cancel.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $75
Lot 338
"Paid 3" in Circle, perfect sharp strike ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) , perfs trimmed at bottom, matching sharp "Vernon Vt., May 6" cds on orange cover to Northfield Mass.; reduced slightly at left, Extremely Fine and choice.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-PNc 18 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 339
"Paid" of Newburyport Mass., neat strike and "Newburyport Ms. Aug 22, 1862" cds tie 3¢ rose (65) on light buff cover to Hampton N.H., partial flap, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD 13 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Realized: $30
Lot 340
"PAID", large unframed cancel ties 3¢ dull red (26) , matching "North Abington Ms. Aug 25" balloon cds on light buff cover to Byron Me., Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-PD unlisted ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Realized: $40
Lot 341
Intertwined "POD" in Circle, bold blue strike duplexed with "Elyria O. Jan 1" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Bedford, Ohio, 1874 message, Extremely Fine and choice.
Cole No. PO-15 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 342
Intertwined "US" in Circle, bold magenta strike duplexed with "Elyria O. Dec 5" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Bedford, Ohio, 1875 message, Very Fine and choice strike.
Cole No. US-85 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 343
"US" of Newport Tenn., clear strike with matching "Newport, Tenn, May 27" cds cancels 3¢ green (U82) entire to Knoxville Tenn., fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Lot 344
"US", complete strike duplexed with "Waterloo, Ill. Nov 9" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX5) to St. Louis Mo., bold "St. Louis, Mo. Received, Nov 9, 7 P.M." cds; light creases, Very Fine strike.
Cole No. US-17 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 345
(New Orleans) Circle of Vs and Wedges, two strikes duplexed with "New Orleans La. Jun 30" cds tie 1¢ blue (156) pair on 3¢ green entire to Germany, Neuwied (7.17.81) arrival backstamp; small faults.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Lot 346
(New Orleans) Circle of Wedges, bold radial fancy cancel duplexed with "New Orleans La. 14 Mar" cds on 1882 cover to Kimberton Pa., endorsed via Philadelphia, Mar 20th arrival backstamp; edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 347
(New Orleans) Circular Geometric, duplexed with "New Orleans La. May 19" cds on 3¢ entire to San Francisco Cal.; light edge wear and soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 348
(New Orleans) Cross-Roads Geometric, two bold strikes duplexed with "New Orleans La. 8 Aug" cds tie 3¢ green (158) pair on yellow cover to Conshatta La., forwarded with purple "Conshatta, Louisana, Aug 16, 1881" cds duplexed with star fancy cancel to Shreveport La.; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $160
Lot 349
(New Orleans) Geometric, bold fancy cancel duplexed with "New Orleans La. May 16" cds on 3¢ green on amber entire to Carlisle Pa.; reduced at right, Extremely Fine strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $120
Lot 350
(New Orleans) Hollow Triangles in Box Shape, clear strike duplexed with "New Orleans La., 31 Mar" cds on mourning cover to Germantown Pa., Philadelphia (4.6) arrival backstamp; messy address, F.-V.F. and scarce New Orleans geometric fancy cancel.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 351
(New Orleans) Quartered Geometric, bold strikes tie 1¢ blue (182) pair and 3¢ green (184), matching "New Orleans La. Dec 19" cds on cover to Italy; some abrasion in address, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 352
(New Orleans) Square of Vs, sharp bold strike duplexed with "New Orleans La. Jul 26" cds on cover to Richmond Va.; receipt docketing at left, Jun. 29th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 353
Chicago, Supplementary Mail, Dec 9, blue cds ties 3¢ rose (65), diagonal crease, on cover to New York City; part of flap missing, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. PM-SM 4 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $40 - 60.Lot 354
(Postmarks) East-Lynn, Ill / July 18 1893, violet two-line postmark ties 2¢ Columbian (231) on cover to Leakesville Va., reverse with Luray Va. (7.20) transit and Leakesville (7.21) arrival cds; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and striking use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $220
Lot 355
North Tunbridge, Vermont, Dec 5 1893, beautiful fancy postmark on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by bold cross-hatched cork cancel to Greensboro Vt., Dec. 6th arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $65