Lot
565 
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, horizontal pair, in combination with 1868, 3¢ red, F. grill, two singles (94) paying the 10¢ direct NGU rate to Gundelsheim, Wurttemberg, all canceled by grid handstamps with matching "Detroit, Mich., Dec 5" origin cds, red circular "New York, Direct, Paid All, Dec 8" and boxed Hamburg transit date stamps, receiving backstamp; 3¢ at right with s.e. and margin nick, otherwise Very Fine. Scott Nos. 93 Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot
566
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, in combination with 1863, 5¢ dark brown, horizontal pair (76) on 1869 cover to London, England, all tied by waffle grid cancels with red "New York, Paid All, Dec 29" exchange cds below, red London entry cds and numerous transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 93 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $140
Lot
567
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, well centered, tied by neat grid handstamp on fresh unsealed circular rate cover to Plattsburg, N.Y., with illustrated Phineas Smith's New York Club corner card showing Ice Skate, reverse with allover ad showing tool chest with ad promoting "Manufacturer of Skates, Mechanics' Tools, Gas Stoves, &c.", Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Metzger. Scott Nos. 93 Estimate $200 - 300.
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Lot
568
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, tied by cork handstamp with matching "Camden, N.J." cds alongside on oversized illustrated C.J. Fay & Sons ad cover showing large factory view, to King George, Va., Very Fine. Scott Nos. 93 Estimate $200 - 300.
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Lot
569
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, precision centering amid evenly balanced margins, tied by neat "New Haven, Ct., Jan 22" cds and segmented cork duplex on fresh ladies cover to Yale College, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderful gem usage. Scott Nos. 93 Estimate $150 - 200.
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Realized: $100
Lot
570
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, two singles, one with natural s.e. at left, in combination 1867, 3¢ rose, F. grill, horizontal pair (94) on 1868 folded letter from Philadelphia, Pa. to Remscheid, Prussia, tied by light segmented cork handstamps with purple "Phil'a, Direct Paid All, Aug 12" exchange cds, Bremen boxed handstamp on transit date stamp on reverse; vertical fold affecting left 3¢, F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 93 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $150
Lot
571
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, tied by "Springfield, Mass., Sep 30" cds and circular duplex on unsealed Magic Comb Co. illustrated ad cover showing large wooden comb with ad text below, with original ad enclosure with matching comb design and return envelope, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful ad design and enclosure. Scott Nos. 93 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
572
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, tied by face free "New York City, Dec 3" cds and rosette duplex on illustrated The National Life Insurance Company ad cover showing Liberty Capped Flag design, locally addressed; trivial sealed cover edge nick at bottom, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 93 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160
Lot
573
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, tied by segmented cork handstamp on unsealed circular rate cover to Brandon, Vt., with illustrated "A.E. Morgan, Dealers in Flour and Grain, Rutland, Vt." showing News Boy Holding Ad Panel design, Very Fine and scarce. Scott Nos. 93 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
574
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, vertical bisect, used as 1¢ as part of 3¢ rate, right portion of stamp in combination with full 2¢ black, F. grill (93) on cover to Junction City, Kans. from the McGonigle correspondence, tied by quartered cork handstamps with matching Kansas cds alongside (possibly Hartford or Rockford); cover slightly reduced, Very Fine, an attractive 2¢ Blackjack bisect from Kansas; with 2009 Weiss certificate. Scott Nos. 93a $1,250.
Realized: $400