Sale 5004 December 14, 2024

December Internet Auction

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Lots 160—227

Fancy Cancels

  • Lot 160

    (Chicago Blue) Maltese Cross, gem strike duplexed with "Chicago Ill. 2 Mar" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Lena Ill., Extremely Fine and choice complete strike.

    Berg No. M-9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.
  • Lot 161

    Iron and Maltese Crosses of Cambridge Mass., three different crosses on 3¢ #65 covers from 1860s, one nicely missperfed, one iron cross and two different Maltese crosses, Very Fine trio, ex-Beane .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.
  • Lot 162

    Maltese Cross, bold strike duplexed with "Springfield Mass. Apr 30" cds ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on amber cover with Windsor Locks, Conn. corner card to Somerset, Vermont; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and choice strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. CR-M 11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 163

    Outlined Maltese Cross, sharp strike duplexed with "Brattleborough Vt. Jun 16" cds on 3¢ green entire to So. Vernon Vt.; reduced slightly at left with couple tone spots, a Very Fine strike.

    Cole No. CSS-22   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 164

    Maltese Cross in Circle, clear strike duplexed with "Portsmouth N.H., Jan 10" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Dover, N.H.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. CR-M 15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 165

    Asterisk in Double Circle, perfect strike duplexed with "South Framingham, Mass. Jul 14" ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Dedham Mass., 1863 docketing at left; no flap, Very Fine and choice strike, ex-Challenger .

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C 199   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 166

    Circle of Wedges, bold and well struck duplexed with "New-York, 6 May, 1863" ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Fort Plain N.Y.; reduced at left, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C 10   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 167

    Circular Geometric, perfect blue contrasting strike duplexed with sharp "Rutland Vt. May 22, 1863" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Cuttingsville Vt.; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine and attractive.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C 21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 168

    Circular Geometric, bold strike duplexed with "New-York, Apr 23, 1864" cds on cover to Bristol Centre N.Y.; original enclosure, Very Fine and choice strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C 122   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 169

    Circular Geometric, bold strike ties 3¢ rose (65) s.e., matching "Gorham Me. Feb 16" cds on buff cover to East Baldwin Me., F.-V.F., ex-Beane .

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 170

    Circular Geometric, sharp strike duplexed with "New York, Aug 5, 186" cds on cover to Madison Conn., fresh and Very Fine, ex-Beane .

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C 118   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 171

    Circular Geometric, sharp blue strike duplexed with "Ottawa Ill. Aug 4, 1863" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Prospect, Ohio, Very Fine unlisted cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 172

    Elaborate Geometric, bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65 ), matching sharp "Kingston N.Y., Feb 3" cds on orange cover to Andes N.Y., 1865 receipt docketing; reduced slightly at left, edge tear bottom left, Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-E-91   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 173

    Cogwheel, bold strike duplexed with "San Francisco, Cal. Jun 16" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on light buff cover to Skowhegan Me.; reduced at left, Very Fine and bold type III strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-P 31   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 174

    Geometric Cogwheel, bold strike duplexed with "New Bedford Mass., Nov 16" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Brooklyn N.Y., Extremely Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-P 27   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 175

    Honeycomb, bold strike duplexed with fancy "Kenyonville, N.Y. Nov 27, 1893" ties 2c carmine (220) on blue cover with "H.A. Barry, Caylon, N.Y." corner card to Nunda Ill., Nov. 23rd arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

    Whitfield No. 4187   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 176

    "Prison Bars", neat strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Columbus O. Jul 17" cds to Hanover N.H., fresh and Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. SD-G 102   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 177

    Radial Geometric, intense strike duplexed with "Alexandria Va. Nov 8" cds cancels 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover with blind embossed "Hooe & Wedderburn, Alexandria, Va." corner card to General Daniel Riggles, New York City, an Extremely Fine gem.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-R 17   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 178

    Radial Geometric, large design duplexed with "Bridgeport Con, Apr 8" cds ties 1¢ blue (63) on blue-lined cover local drop address, Very Fine and pretty.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-R 57   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 179

    Radial Geometric, neat strike duplexed with "New-York, Feb 7" cds on John D. Skidmore, Real Estate corner card cover to Aiken S.C., Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-R 38   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 180

    "Stovepipe" of Leominster Mass., bold blue strike, matching "Leominster Ms. May 31" cds on immaculate white cover attractively addressed in purple ink to New York City; no flap, fresh and Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-C7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 181

    Wheel of Fortune (Cromwell, Ky.), bold purple duplex strike with "Cromwell, Ky. J.W. Martin, P.M., May 1, 1891" octagon datestamp cancels 2¢ green entire to New York City, May 3rd arrival backstamp; light edge toning, Very Fine strike, ex-Beane .

    Cole No. WOF-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 182

    Wheel of Fortune (Desloge, Mo.), bold "Desloge, MO. Aug 9, 1909" duplex strike ties 1¢ Franklin on multicolor post card to local address; some light creases, Very Fine and late strike, ex-Beane .

    Cole No. WOF-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 183

    Wheel of Fortune (Elkhart, Ill.), bold duplex strike with fancy "Elkhart, Illinois. Nov 12" cds with cogged inner rim cancels 2¢ red entire to Anderson Station Ohio; couple small edge tears, Very Fine strike of this fancy type, ex-Beane .

    Cole No. WOF-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 184

    Wheel of Fortune (Minnie, Ga.), bold strike duplexed with unusual "Minnie, Ga. May 21" cds with thick rim ties 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) on W. Dorminy & Sons, Dealers in General Merchandise corner card cover to Charleston S.C., May 24, 1895 arrival backstamp; 2¢ preuse crease, Very Fine and choice bold strike.

    Cole No. WOF-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 185

    Wheel of Fortune (Pine Grove, CA), sharp bold strike ties wide-margin 3¢ green (207) , matching bold "Pine Grove, California, Oct 25, 1883" cds on yellow cover to Jackson Cal.; reduced at left, otherwise Extremely Fine and choice.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.
  • Lot 186

    Wheel of Fortune (Wheeler, Oregon), purple "Wheeler, Oregon, May 23" duplex strike ties 1¢ Pan.-Pac. (398) on circa 1914 real photo post card to Tillamook Oreg., photo of "Scene on Mt. Neah-Kh-Nie Trail Seaside to Nehakem Ore.", Fine and extremely late use of this cancel, ex-Beane .

    Cole No. WOF-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 187

    Star, solid five-point star cancel duplexed with rimless "Torrington Conn. Jan 28" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) on W.L. Platt, M.D. corner card cover to Fitchburg, Mass., Jan. 29th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.
  • Lot 188

    Star, bold strike duplexed with "Garfield, Wash. Jun 1, 1891" cds ties 2¢ carmine (220) on cover to Colfax, Washington, Jun. 1st arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at left with corner tear, Very Fine and attractive.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.
  • Lot 189

    Star with Center Dot, neat blue strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , pulled perf, matching bold "Jersey Shore Pa. Jul 27" cds on orange cover to Glen Hope Pa.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. ST-D 1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 190

    Five-Point Star with Five Dots Surrounding, bold strike cancels 3¢ pink (U34) entire, matching "Union Springs N.Y., May 10" cds at left to Sennett, N.Y.; reduced at left, edge wear, a Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. ST-D 51   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 191

    Bottle Stopper "4" with Incised Six-Point Star, choice strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Berlin Wis, Jul 27, 1863" cds on cover to Middlebury Vt.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and remarkable cancel, ex-Beane .

    Skinner-Eno No. NS-D unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.
  • Lot 192

    Negative Star of David, two different size strikes duplexed with New Haven Ct. on 3¢ #65 covers, Very Fine pair.

    Skinner-Eno No. ST-6P 13, 14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 193

    Eight-Point Star, duplexed with "New-York, Nov 30" cds ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on North British & Mercantile Ins. Co. illustrated corner card cover to Frericksburg Va.; purple 1869 docketing at left, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. ST-SP 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 194

    "Flying Bats", quad design duplexed with "Canajoharie, N.Y. Oct 29" ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Utica N.Y.; sightly trimmed at left, 3¢ light corner crease, Very Fine and choice strike. Whitfield No. 2892.

    Skinner-Eno No. PA-Bt 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    This cancel was incorrectly attributed by Skinner as from Boston.
  • Lot 195

    Heart, sharp heart grid strike duplexed with "Cairo Ill. May 8, 1863" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Blooming Valley Pa.; 3¢ affected slightly from edge placement, a Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PH-H 55   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 196

    Kicking Mule (Port Townsend, Wash.), neat strike duplexed with "Port Townsend, Wash. Oct 16, 1882" cds cancels 3¢ green (207) on cover to Fort Gratiot, Michigan, Oct. 24th arrival backstamp; reduced at left, F.-V.F.

    Cole No. AN-11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 197

    Kicking Mule (Port Townsend, Wash.), neat strike duplexed with "Port Townsend, Wash. Jul 27, 1886" cds cancels 2¢ red brown entire to San Francisco Cal., 24th arrival backstamp; reduced at left with tears, Fine.

    Cole No. AN-11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 198

    11-Section Leaf, bold strike duplexed with "Louisville Ky. Nov 10" ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover addressed to Capt Orr, Leesburg, Virginia, a Superb strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PP-L 14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    This strike is far superior to the Skinner tracing.
  • Lot 199

    Six-Section Leaf, strong blue strike duplexed with "Columbus, Miss. Nov 17" cds on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from the Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans, La.; couple tiny edge tears, Very Fine and choice strike, ex-Skinner .

    Skinner-Eno No. PP-L 21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 200

    "Preacher in Pulpit", bold strike duplexed with "Boston Mass. Aug 18" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on 1867 light buff cover with blind embossed American House corner card to Cincinnati Oh.; couple tiny 3¢ flaws, a Very Fine strike of this scarce cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. PH-F 104   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    This cancel is almost always found used August 16, 1867. This cover is dated Aug. 18th 1867.
  • Lot 201

    Skull, bold strike duplexed with "Cambridge Mass. Nov 4" cds on 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Philadelphia Pa., reverse with "Phil'a. P.Office, Received, Nov 8, 2 P.M." backstamp; wax seal stain, a Very Fine and scarce large version.

    Skinner-Eno No. PH-M 32   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 202

    Three-Leaf Clover in Circle, clear strike duplexed with "New Haven, Con. Sep 6" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Newark Valley N.Y.; slight enclosure bend, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 203

    Three-Leaf Clover in Circle, bold and near complete fancy cancel duplexed with "New Haven Con. Sep 5" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Bethleham Pa.; light tone spot, Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 28   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    The Skinner PP-C 28 listing is unattributed.
  • Lot 204

    Weathervane, bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , tied by "Putnam Con. Jun 11" cds on amber May House corner card cover to Sheffield, Conn.; opening tears, an Extremely Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PO-An 14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 205

    Negative Shield, bold strike ties 3¢ green (158) , matching "West Berne, N.Y. Nov 25" with pencil dating on cover to Schenectady N.Y.; slightly rough opening at left, some stains, a Very Fine strike.

    Whitfield No. 1183   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 206

    3-Bar Shield, bold complete strike ties 10¢ yellow green (68) , wide margins, looks superb but has three small tears, "Harrison Square Mass. Mar 14" cds on small 1865 cover to Durham, Nova Scotia , partial red "U. States" exchange oval, reverse with Halifax (3.20) oval and Durham (3.21) arrival double-arc backstamps, Extremely Fine strike and attractive cover, ex-Beane, Robertson .

    Skinner-Eno No. PS-O unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.
  • Lot 207

    Shield, bold violet strike duplexed with "Glenwood, Iowa. Oct 22, 1882" cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX6) to Malmo, Sweden , Malmo (11.9) receiving cds, Extremely Fine and striking use.

    Cole No. SH-138   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 208

    Shield with Three Stars at Top, perfect bold strike duplexed cancels 3¢ rose (65) , "Sacramento, Cal. Dec 5, 1865" cds on cover to Cincinnati, Ohio; some cover wear and stain spot, Extremely Fine strike, ex-Challenger .

    Skinner-Eno No. PS-ST 43   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 209

    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 210

    Negative Masonic Square & Compass with "G" at Center, strike duplexed with "Quincy Ms, Aug 27" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cream cover to Fitchburg Mass.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.

    Skinner-Eno No. FR-M1a 11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 211

    New York City "F", bold red strike duplexed with partial "N.Y. City, Apr 23" cds ties 2¢ black (73) , wide margins with s.e. at right, on cover to local street address, docketed "Rec'd April 22 '68" on reverse; bit of erosion on left back flap, 2¢ light corner crease and tiny tear at bottom, a Very Fine strike of this New York City station cancel.

    Skinner-Eno No. LS-F 2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 212

    "JDV" Barred Oval, strong strike ties 3¢ blue green (184), matching "Blairstown N.J., 27 Feb 1883" cds on Blair Presbyterial Academy corner card cover to New Hampton N.J.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.

    Cole No. EL-166   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.
  • Lot 213

    "MB" of Mystic Bridge, intense bold strike duplexed with "Mystic Bridge, Conn. 24 Dec" cds on 2¢ red (U227) entire with First National Bank corner card to Second National Bank, Norwich Conn., Extremely Fine and choice strike, ex-Duffney .

    Cole No. ML-60   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 214

    Negative "OK", bold blue strike duplexed with "Geneva, Wis. Nov. 1" cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX3) to New Haven, Conn., interesting content, Very Fine strike; with 1998 P.F. certificate. Cole No. OK-44.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.
  • Lot 215

    Negative "P", blue strike duplexed with "Louisville Ky. Jul 16" cds on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Keene Ky., Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. LS-P 21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 216

    "R" in Frame, unusually sharp strike duplexed with "Rockville Ct. Jun 24" cds cancels 3¢ pink (U59) to Warehouse Point Conn.; small edge tear at left and nick at bottom, Extremely Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. LS-R 15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    This is a difficult cancel to find so well struck.
  • Lot 217

    Outlined "S", bold strike duplexed with "Waverly Ioa. May 26, 1884" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) on cover addressed to Plainfield, Iowa; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and striking.

    Whitfield No. 6143   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 218

    (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 219

    "UV" University of Virginia, bold strike of blue negative "UV" in circle fancy cancel duplexed with "University of Va., Va., May 23" ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) , corner creases top left, on cover to Richmond Va., a Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. LC-U 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.
  • Lot 220

    "V" of Vallejo, Cal., complete bold strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , matching blue "Vallejo Cal., Dec 20" cds on cover to Trenton N.J.; flap missing and couple tiny edge tears, Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. LS-V unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.
  • Lot 221

    Negative "3" in Double Octagon, sharp bold strike ties well centered 3¢ rose (65), matching "Fort Plain N.Y. Apr 11" cds on fresh cover to Cooperstown N.Y., original 1863 Fort Plain Bank letterhead enclosure, Very Fine and choice.

    Skinner-Eno No. GE-H 10   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.
  • Lot 222

    "Due 3" in Circle, two strikes with one just tying 3¢ rose (65) on 1865 cover to Flint, Mich., endorsed " Came March 15th/65 ", thick contents; reduced a bit at right, fresh and Very Fine.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-D 3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 223

    "Due 6" in Oval, ties 3¢ rose (65), additionally canceled by "PAID", matching "West Fitchburg Mas, Oct 15" cds on yellow cover to Leyden Mass., Very Fine and scarce use with "Due 6" canceling stamp.

    Skinner-Eno No. PM-D unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.
  • Lot 224

    "New Boston, Conn. Apr 3, 1888", bold strike of belt-buckle postmark on cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (212) pair tied by matching circular cancels to Bristol Conn. on illustrated "Crawford's Plate Lifter"" advertising cover to Bristol Conn., reverse with allover Merchant's Gargling Oil Liniment advertising, trivial cover corner chip upper right, Very Fine and choice strike of this attractive fancy postmark.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.
  • Lot 225

    "Paid", two strikes tie 10¢ green (68) , matching "Concord Ms., May 6, 1862" double-circle datestamp on orange cover to San Francisco Cal.; some edge wear and small tear at right, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.
  • Lot 226

    "Paid" and Stars Patriotic Shield, bold strike ties 10¢ green, F grill (96) , matching "Dedham Ms. May 30" cds on 1870 cover to Heidelberg, Germany , red "Boston Paid All, Direct, May 30" exchange cds, red "Hamburg, Franco" (6.12.70) framed transit, reverse with Heidelberg-Basel (6.13) transit and Heidelberg (6.14) arrival; reduced at left, a Very Fine strike.

    Skinner-Eno No. PS-C 13   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.
  • Lot 227

    Negative "PO" in Frame, perfect bold central strike in blue cancels 3¢ orange brown (10) , torn, matching bold blue "Oxford N-Y. Aug 19" cds on dark buff cover to Portsmouth Ohio; edge flaws and wear, a Very Fine and choice strike; with 1994 A.P.S. certificate.

    Skinner-Eno No. LC-P 15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.