Lot 169
1877-78 New Orleans, La. to Europe. 7 covers to England, two to Germany (2¢ printed matter) and four to France, others 5¢ UPU rate; all showing well struck N.O. fancy geometric cancels mostly different; few minor cover flaws, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $525
Lot 170
1878 New York, N.Y. to Bern, Switzerland. With forwarding to Ludwigshafen, Germany, 3¢ entire uprated with 1¢ banknote pair manuscript canceled, tied by "T 25 CENTIMES" auxiliary handstamp, "2/75" in blue crayon, Switzerland 50c + two 10c + 5c postage dues all tied by "Bern 2XII78" cds's, numerous transit and receiving backstamps; slightly reduced at right with small cover tear and edge wear, Fine.Scott No. 156+U163 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $280
Lot 171
1903 1¢ Postal Card to Italy. Additionally franked with 1903, 1¢ blue green tied by Boston, Mass., Jun 9 machine postmark with scarce "Rec'd. Too Late For Steamer" handstamp, F.-V.F.Scott No. 300+UX18 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $75
Lot 172
1913 Philadelphia, Pa. to Italy. Cover franked with 1913 2¢ Washington tied by "West Philadelphia Station" slogan machine cancel, "T 30" due handstamp and Italy 30c Postage Due (J8), refused label affixed and returned with 1¢ Postage Due (J45) + 5¢ Parcel Post Postage Due (JQ3) for collect; cover tears at right, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $270
Lot 173
1913 South Hadley, Mass. to S.S. Marquette, Red Star Line, Antwerp, Belgium. 1¢ postal card with "South Hadley Mass. Aug 2 10am 1913" duplex cancel, "T N.Y. 10 Centimes" handstamp with Belgium 10c Postage Due (J5) tied by Antwerpen cds with black on orange Red Star Line 10c collect label affixed at top, Very Fine, an unusual item as the right portion of of the label was to be torn off as a receipt.Scott No. UX23 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $180