Lot 2185
Great Britain, 1845 folded cover to New Jersey. Franked with 1841 2d blue, strip of 6 (Pos. DG-DL) (large margins to just clear in one spot) tied by "405" numeral grid cancel of Ipswich with red numeral "7" rate & matching "Boston/Ship" cds, light vertical cover wrinkle affecting strip at center, still Extremely Fine, a stunning item; with 1996 B.P.A. certificate.Scott No. 4 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Realized: $2,500
Lot 2186
Great Britain, 1854 folded cover to New York. Franked with a superb 1848 10d brown (Die 3) + pair & single 1841 1d red brown on blued paper tied by numeral "5" in barred oval handstamps, additionally tied by red "5" with "Cents" in arc below, one 1d with unnoticeable tear, Extremely Fine, a most attractive cover.Scott No. 6+3 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,050
Lot 2187
Great Britain, 1860-84 foreign destination covers. 3 covers; 1860 folded letter to Valencia, Spain franked with 1856 6d lilac tied by Liverpool duplex postmark, 1865 cover to Frankfort, Germany franked with 1865 6d lilac tied by London duplex and 1884 folded letter to Puebla, Mexico franked with 1880-81 4d gray brown, pair tied by Lombard St. B.O. postmarks and endorsed "Via New York", Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $70
Lot 2188
Great Britain, 1878 Mulready reproduction envelope. Franked with 1864 1d red brown pair + 1870 ½d red brown tied by "London" duplex cancels to New London, Ct. backstamped New York transit, Very Fine and choice; with 1994 B.P.A. certificate.Scott No. 33+58 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $600
Lot 2189
Great Britain, Ship Lre, Greenock. Red double oval crown handstamp on 1803 letter from New York to Glasgow, Scotland, with manuscript "8" rate, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50
Lot 2190
Great Britain, 1840, 1d black. Ample even margins, neatly tied by red Maltese cross cancel on fresh 1840 folded letter sheet to Redditch, with red "Manchester, Jy 7" origin and Birmingham backstamps, Extremely Fine. SG No. 2.Scott No. 1 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160
Lot 2191 o
Great Britain, 1840, 1d black. 7 examples, red and black Maltese crosses, ample to mostly large margins, one with faint horiz crease, otherwise Very Fine, a select group. SG No. 2.Scott No. 1 $1,750.
Realized: $475
Lot 2192
Great Britain, 1841, 2d blue, "white lines". Position RF, o.g., ample margins to in at lower right, strong color, fresh, light corner crease at bottom right, otherwise Fine. SG No. 14 £1,500 ($2,355).Scott No. 4 $1,400.
Realized: $110
Lot 2193 o
Great Britain, 1847, 1s pale green. Barred oval cancels and portion of red cancel at lower left, ample margins to just touching, Very Fine. SG No. 54.Scott No. 5a $1,150 as singles.
Realized: $325
Lot 2194 o
Great Britain, 1848, 10d brown. Horizontal pair, barred "46" numeral oval cancels, ample to mostly large margins, rich bright colors, small thins, Very Fine appearance. SG No. 57.Scott No. 6 $1,850 as singles.
Realized: $350