Lot 692
Leavitt Machine, "Philadelphia Pa. Dec 15 '81", type X1B, bold strike cancels unsealed 1¢ blue on orange entire with Justice, Bateman & Col. Wool Market Report advertising to Jacksonville, Oregon; some edge wear, otherwise Very Fine and scarce (Rarity J).Estimate $300 - 400.
This die II experimental machine with dial B is known used from December 10th 1881 to January 11, 1882.
Lot 693
Leavitt Machine, "Phil'a Pa., Sta. B, Jun 10", Type B machine cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX7) to local street address, "Received, Phil'a., Jun 10" arrival cds, 1884 message; some wear and hint of overall toning, F.-V.F., the earliest recorded example of this rare Philadelphia Station B cancel..Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot 694
Leavitt Machine, "Richmond Va., Dec 19", complete bold Type B machine cancel on 1¢ postal postal (UX7) to Taftsville Vt., 1881 docketing at left, machine offset on reverse, Very Fine and remarkable complete strike of this difficult town.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $250
Lot 695
Leavitt Machine, "Washington D.C., Feb 21", Type X1A machine cancel showing all six type I pin punctures on Department of Interior Census Office penalty card to Hillsborough N.H., F.-V.F., Only Two recorded Postal Cards Uses, this being the only Penalty Card.Estimate $200 - 300.