September Internet Auction

Auburn N.Y. "Advertised", perfect intense oval framed handstamp and "JAN.30" dater on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , small tear, tied by target cancel duplexed with "Rochester N.Y. Jan 16 '64" cds to Auburn, Very Fine and striking.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Auburn N.Y. "ADV 1", unusual straightline on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , corner flaw, bold blue "Chicago Ill. Feb 6, 1860" to Auburn, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Auburn N.Y. "ADV, 1.", two strikes of advertised handstamp with matching "Auburn N.Y. Jan 19" cds on 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire with "United States Hotel" corner card canceled by "Long Branch N.J. Nov 21" cds to Washington D.C., forwarded with "Washington City, D.C., Nov 26, 1857" cds and two "FORWARDED" straightline strikes to Auburn and then finally to North Oxford Mass., manuscript due "4" plus "3" totaled to "7 Due"; tone spot, Fine interesting use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Binghampton N.Y. "ADV. AUG. 1 - 1 CT.", blue straightline on 1850s blue folded letter with blue "Detroit Mich. Jul 15" cds with "5" oval rating handstamp to Binghampton N.Y.; some stains, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Brooklyn N.Y. "ADVERTISED 1 CENT", clear straightline on orange cover with "East Cambridge Mass. Feb 4" cds and matching "Paid 3" in circle rating handstamp to Brooklyn; some light creasing, Very Fine strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Brooklyn N.Y. "ADVERTISED 1 CENT", bold straightline on small cover with 3¢ rose (65) canceled by open fancy star cancel, matching "Yonkers N.Y. Aug 28" double-circle datestamp to Brooklyn; hint of edge toning, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Brooklyn N.Y. "ADVERTISED 1 CENT", straightline on buff cover with "Washington D.C. 'Free' Dec 9" cds free franked " Free, Jas Shields, USS " to Brooklyn N.Y.; minor edge wear, Very Fine and scarce free-franked advertised use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Buffalo N.Y. "2", 2¢ advertised fee rating on 1847 folded letter with red red "Williamsburg N.Y. Aug 13" cds and matching fancy negative "10" rating handstamp to Buffalo, manuscript "12" total postage due, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Buffalo N.Y. "4", manuscript advertised rating on blue 1850 folded letter with indistinct "Albany N.Y. Mar 14" cds and "10" rating handstamp to Sandusky, forwarded with blue "Sandusky O. Mar 21" cds and manuscript "Ford" rating with "5" cent due totaled to "15" cents, forwarded again with advertised fee for total due of "19" cents, F.-V.F., the only recorded Buffalo "4" cent advertised rate .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Deposit N.Y. "ADVERTISED, 1ct", sharp small straightline on buff cover with "Catskill N.Y. '3 Paid' Dec 28" cds to Deposit N.Y.; some edge wear, Very Fine, this is the listing example , ex-Dorr, Hahn .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Gilbertville N.Y. "Ad 2", red ms. advertised marking on 1850 transatlantic letter with blue "Uttoxeter, MY 24, 1850" cds with magenta "P 1/-" prepaid 1s packet rating to Gilbertville, red "Am. Packet 'Paid 24' Jun 6" credit exchange cds, advertised and forwarded with " Ford 5 " rating and "Gilbertville N.Y., Jul 10" cds to Cooperstown, forwarded again with blue "Cooperstown N.Y. Jul 16" cds with " Forwarded 5 " rating totaled to "12" cent due back to Gilbertsville, Very Fine and scarce double-forwarded advertised transatlantic use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Great Falls N.Y. "ADVERTISED", sharp bold straightline and matching "Great Falls N.H., Sep 20, 1865" double-circle datestamp on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , four-ring cancel and matching "Fryeburg Me, Sep 5" cds to Great Falls; reduced at left, 3¢ tiny perf tear, Very Fine and choice strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Johnstown N.Y. "Adverts'd", straightline handstamp on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular dotted grid duplexed with "Casanova, N.Y. Feb 28" to Johnstown, "Due 3" circular handstamp, reverse with bold "Johnstown N.Y. Jul 10" cds and sharp "Dead Letter Office, P.O.Dpt." double-oval handstamp, F.-V.F. and unique "Adverts'd" format handstamp.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Middletown N.Y. "ADVERTISED", bold straightline with pencil "June 16" dating and matching "Middletown N.Y. Jul 23" cds on cover bearing 3¢ red, grilled (94), s.e., tied by quartered cork duplexed with partial "N.Y. Jun 12" cds to Colored Person at Middletown N.Y., manuscript " Not Called for " at left, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Morrisville N.Y. "ADV. 1.", straightline handstamp on Lady Liberty and Flag patriotic cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Marshall Mich. May 8" cds to Morrisville N.Y.; slightly rough opening and nick at top left, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Niagara Falls N.Y. "Adv." and "May 15", two blue advertised handstamps on orange buff.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Norwich N.Y. "ADVERTISED", bold sharp strike along with "Oct 1" dater on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "Addison N.y. Sep 17" cds to Norwich, Very Fine and choice strikes.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"New York Post Office, Advertised", ovals on three covers, each with strike of "CANNOT BE FOUND" straightline in black, purple and red and bearing with 3¢ rose (65) frankings; small flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce trio.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

New York "Advertised 4 cts", red straightline with matching "New York, Aug 3" cds on orange buff cover with red "San Francisco '40' 1 May" integral-rate cds to New York City, forwarded to Poughkeepsie N.Y. with red "FORWARDED" straightline with blue ms. "5" totaled to blue ms. "14" cents due, Very Fine and unusual forwarded use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

The total postage due should have been 40¢ plus 4¢ adv plus 5¢ forwarded for total due of 49¢. It was rated in error 5¢ plus 4¢ plus 5¢.

"New York Post Office, Advertised, Oct 8", partial oval with "Cannot Be Found" straightline adjacent with "New York, Nov 7" cds backstamp on 10¢ green (U40) entire canceled by " STEAM SHIP " to New York City, endorsed " Per S.S. "Arizona" " at top left, sent to Dead Letter Office with blue "U.S. D.L.O., Nov 19, 186" cds and matching "B" filing letter, blue ms. "$2." notation, 1868 docketing at bottom left; small edge tear and wear, ink staining at left and reverse, F.-V.F. and unusual Steam Ship dead letter use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

New York City "ADV'D 4 Cts.", red straightline on gray 1848 folded letter with partial "Jackson, Mi. May 29" and "Paid" handstamp with ms. "10" rating to Rothburns Hotel, New York City, addressee no longer there, forwarded with red "New York '2 cts' Jun 24" integral-due cds for drop rate, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

New York N.Y. "ADVERTISED 4 cts.", bright red straightline on buff cover with blue "Buffalo N.Y. '10' Jun 6" integral-due cds to New York City, Very Fine and scarce 4¢ advertised rate.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

New York "ADVERTISED 4 cts.", red straightline on blue 1849 folded letter with blue "Columbus Ga. Oct 7" cds and matching "10" circular rating handstamp to New York; file fold, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

New York "ADVERTISED", bold straightline on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , light corner crease, to New York City, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

New York N.Y. "ADVERTISED 4 cts", red straightline on orange transatlantic cover with red "Paid at Liverpool, AU 16, 1849" framed handstamp and reddish ms. "1/" schilling, Liverpool (6.16) oval backstamp and red "5 Cents" credit h.s., New York red "Paid/Ship" two-line and "24" rating h.s.; edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce transatlantic advertised use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

New York N.Y. "Advertised, Jan 28", cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by manuscript "Athol N.Y., Jan 19" postmark to Alexander T. Stewart in New York city, original 1865 enclosure; opening tears and stains at bottom, Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Alexander Turney Stewart (October 12, 1803 - April 10, 1876) was an American entrepreneur who moved to New York and made his multimillion-dollar fortune in the most extensive and lucrative dry goods store in the world.

"New York Post Office, Advertised", sharp oval on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), three large margins, tied by partial "Albany N.Y. Mar 21" cds on orange buff cover to New York City, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"New York Post Office, Adv., Due 1 Cent, May 13", bright red oval on cover bearing 1¢ red brown (210) tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Suffield Conn., May 6" cds on light buff cover to New York City, "Letter returned to the office Carrier." yellow label tied by purple "Unclaimed, N.Y. I.D." circular handstamp, "New York, I.D., Jun 13, 84" backstamp, 1¢ postage due with N.Y. pearls precancel, pencil "Removed", Dead Letter Office triangular backstamp, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"New York Post Office, Advertised", oval handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) mostly large margins, tied by "Chicago, Ill. May 5, 1857" cds to New York City; top left edge tear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

New York N.Y. "ADVERTISED", red straightline handstamp on 1851 folded letter with ms. " New Alexandria Pa, January 2 " postmark and matching "Paid 10" rating to New York City, red "New-York, Jan 21" cds with "FORWARDED" straightline annd blue ms. "5" due rating to Philadelphia; file fold, Very Fine and colorful advertised forwarded use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

New York "ADVERTISED", bold red straightline on 1851 folded letter from Canada with red "Cobourg, MY 12, 1851" double-arc along with matching "10" rating and "Canada" framed arc exchange handstamp to New York City post office, flap with ms. "24th May 1851, Returned from dead l. Office" note, Very Fine advertised cross-border use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

New York City Advertised Covers, 1876-1908, grouping of 27 covers with a variety of marks to include "ADVERTISED" and "CANNOT BE FOUND." Four covers w/ great strikes also have 1¢ postage due stamps affixed to the front. Others have on the front "Advertised" using a variety of oval markings. An item has a purple oval "UNCLAIMED 1.0. N.Y." w/ another oval "C.I." in a blue with "Letter Returned by Carrier" yellow adhesive tied with triangular "DEAD LETTER OFFICE" other examples of rectangular message strikes on the back and one w/ a pointing hand, another with an Official Seal" along with notation "Opened by mistake" in pencil on back. An interesting grouping with excellent variety in markings, colors of strikes, and message imprints. A couple items still have contents. Inspection will discover great markings and condition is good although some back flaps missing., F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Oswego N.Y. "ADVERTISED", bold straightline and matching " Not called for " script straightline, matching partial "Oswego, Jan 15, 1862" cds backstamp on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) , tied by sharp "Fostoria O. Nov 12" cds to Oswego; reduced at right, edge and flap tears, Very Fine appearance with beautiful crisp markings.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Ovid N.Y. "Adv", manuscript marking on 1822 folded letter with red "Detroit, Mic. T. Jan 19" double-oval postmark and red ms. "25" cent rating to Ovid N.Y., Very Fine and rare early advertised use from Michigan Territory.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

This is an exceptionally early advertised use, the third earliest in the collection.

Port Jarvis N.Y. "ADVERTISED" and Zevely Dead Letter Office Return Envelope, oval framed handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) canceled by cross-roads cancel duplexed with "Middletown N.Y., Dec 1" cds to Port Jarvis, ms. "Unclaimed" and sent to Dead Letter Office, opened and returned to writer with Post Office Department imprinted envelope with Zevely 3rd Assist. Postmaster General handstamp to Middletown, top edge nick; also includes printed Dead Letter Form with "Return Letter Postage 6 Cents" noted, Very Fine and scarce Dead Letter group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Potsdam N.Y. "ADVERTISED - 2 CENTS", red straightline on 1850 folded letter with light red "Shoreham Vt. Jun 14" origin cds and ms. "5" rating to Pottsdam N.Y., Very Fine and choice strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Rochester N.Y. "Adv, Oct 14, 1865", framed handstamp and "Unclaimed" straightline on cover originating in Vancouver Island with blue " Post Office, Victoria, Vancouver Island, Paid " oval handstamp and bearing 10¢ green (68) , small tear at bottom, canceled by bold four-rings cancel, sharp "San Francisco, Cal Sep 11, 1865" cds to Rochester N.Y., Nov. arrival backstamp; some edge wear and small tear at right, F.-V.F., a scarce advertised use from Vancouver Island ; with clear 1999 Greene Foundation certificate.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

Rome N.Y. "ADVERTISED.", blue serif straightline on cover with " Alby. & Buffalo R.R. Jun 22 " route agent cds and pencil "5" cent rating to Rome N.Y., original etter accompanies; light stain top left, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Saratoga Springs N.Y. "ADVT 1", sharp arc advertised handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire to Saratoga, bold " Missent to Brooklyn N.Y. " circular handstamp; stained at right, Fine and scarce with two rare auxilliary markings.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Saratoga Springs N.Y. "ADVT 1", neat arc handstamp on orange buff cover with sharp "Whately Mas. Aug 7" cds and matching "Paid 3" handstamp to Saratoga Springs, pencil 1855 dating on reverse; some edge wear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Schenectady N.Y. "Advertised, Aug 9", circle handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by incredible intense "Root, N.Y., 28 July" rimless postmark to Schenectady N.Y., forwarded to Albany N.Y. with "Schenectady N.Y. Jul 30, 1862" cds with "FORWARDED" straightline and "3" rating; reduced at left with small edge tear, F.-V.F. and striking.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Syracuse N.Y. "ADV 1 ct", blue straightline on cover with 3¢ dull red (11A) , small flaws, tied by "Dansville N.Y. Dec 7" cds to Syracuse, Very Fine, ex-Skinner .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Troy N.Y. "Advertised and FORWARDED" with "7cts.", manuscript advertised with blue "FORWARDED" straightline and "7 cts." double-circle rating handstamp on 1847 folded letter with manuscript "Linden N.Y., May 27" postmark and "5" cent rating to Troy N.Y., forwarded with bold blue "Troy N.Y., Jun 3" cds to Claramont N.H., Very Fine and rare Troy forwarded use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

"Troy N.Y., Advertised, May 15", cds along with "Not Called For." straightline and "May 5" dater on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by blue fancy radial cancel, matching partial blue "Rutland Vt., May 4" cds to Troy N.Y., reverse with "Troy N.Y., Jul 11, 1863" backstamp, cover opened for display with bit of reverse trimmed, Very Fine and attractive advertised use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Troy N.Y. "Advertised: 1ct.", bold blue oval handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins to in, top left corner clipped, tied by "Schnectady N.Y. Feb 24" on cover to Troy N.Y., a Very Fine strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

This Troy N.Y. marking was modified from the Troy "4 cts" oval.

Troy N.Y. "2", manuscript advertised rating on 1845 folded letter with red "McGrawville, N.Y. Oct 3" cds and matching bold "5" rating handstamp to Troy, total due of ms. "7" cents, sent to D.L.O. with "Dead Letter Office, P.O. Department" double-oval backstamp; edge wear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Troy N.Y. "Advertised: 1 ct.", perfect blue oval handstamp on buff cover with red "West Rutland Vt. Oct 27" cds and matching bold red "Paid" handstamp with ms. "3" rating to Troy; edge wear and flap tears, Very Fine and choice strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Troy, N.Y. Advertised, May 14", bold cds and "May 6" dater on cover braring 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel duplexed with "Georgetown D.C., May 4 '64" cds to Troy; reduced at left, Very Fine strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Troy N.Y. "Advt." with "2cts.", manuscript advertised with blue double-circle handstamp rating on 1847 folded letter with manuscript " Gaylords Bridge Ct, July 21 " postmark with matching ms. "5" rating to Troy N.Y., blue "Troy N.Y. Aug 2" cds with matching blue " FORWARDED " straightline and "V" double-circle rating handstamp to Albany N.Y., total of "12" cents due in manuscript, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Utica N.Y. "ADVERTISED 1ct., large blue straightline on orange cover with bblue "Sackets Harbor, N.Y. Nov 3" cds and matching "5" in circle rating handstamp to Utica, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Utica N.Y. "ADVERTISED 1ct.", large straightline and additional "Not called for" straighline on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Mineral Point Wis., May 22, 1862" to Utica N.Y., reverse with "Utica N.Y. Aug 1, 1862" backstamp; 3¢ corner crease, side back flap cut, corner tear, Very Fine and striking.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Utica N.Y. "ADVERTISED, 2 CENTS.", blue straightline on gray 1849 folded letter with blue "Rome N.Y. Jul 25" cds and matching "V" double-circle rating handstamp to Utica N.Y., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Waverly N.Y. "ADVERTISED", straightline handstamp on orange "The Rebellion Record." cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , torn, canceled by four-ring target cancel duplexed with "New-York, Jul 1" cds to Waverly, original 1862 The Rebellion Record enclosure; some light soiling, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

White Plains N.Y. "Advertised 4", pencil rating on 1846 folded letter with sharp blue "Harrisburg Pa. Aug 31" and matching "5" rating handstamp to New York City, red "New-York, Sep 16" cds and matching "FORWARDED" straightline to White Plains with ms. "5" rating all totaled to "13" cent due, Very Fine and attractive forwarded advertised use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

New York Advertised Covers, 1848-1917, excellent group of 100+ covers. Selection ranges from the 1840s into early 20th century. 23 stampless, also saw some covers with postage dues affixed. Some pointing hands noted and lots of strong "ADVERTISED," "UNCLAIMED," and "NOT CALLED FOR" markings. Also saw an interesting PERRYVILE 1884 mark with a circular star next to the duplex. many great markings. Some items still have enclosed contents. Definetly worth exploring., F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,000 - 1,500.