Sale 51: United States Postal History

Lot 2632    

1863, 2¢ black, used on 1860 1¢ Star Die entire to Shortsville, N.Y., light grid cancels with matching "Victor, N.Y., Feb 14" Valentines day cds, with original enclosure, Very Fine, a scarce combination.
Scott No. 73 +U19    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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Lot 2633    

1863, 2¢ black, exceptionally well centered, tied by "Davenport Ioa. Jan 23" duplex on 1860, 1¢ Star die entire addressed to Middlebury Vt.; some tiny edgetears and reduced slightly at left, still Very Fine and scarce combination.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2634    

1863, 2¢ black, showing two distinct shades, tied by Chicago, Ill. cds and quartered cork duplex on fresh 1867 cover to New York City, original enclosure; partial backflap, Very Fine; with 1987 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $115

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Lot 2635    

1863, 2¢ black, tied by Rochester, N.Y. cds and circle of wedges duplex on "Wm. B. Geddis, Manufacturer of Flour & Fruit Barrels" corner card drop rate cover, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $80

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Lot 2636    

1863, 2¢ black, vertical pair, wide margins, tied by cork cancels on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Liberty, Va., matching "San Francisco, Cal., Jan 30" cds at lower right, manuscript per Steamer endorsement, Very Fine and choice, ex Polland.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lot 2637    

1863, 2¢ black, horizontal pair, target canceled on 1870 cover to Roseburg, Org., with matching strike of "Oakland, Org. Feb 16" cds, with original enclosure, Very Fine.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $65

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Lot 2638    

1863, 5¢ brown, three singles, tied by circle-of-wedges cancels on 1855 folded letter to France, partial New York exchange office cds with ms. "2", red Calais entry cds with handstamped "16", readdressed and forwarded to Langres, five French backstamps, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 76    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $230

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Lot 2639    

1866, 15¢ black, in combination with 1867, 10¢ green, E. grill, two singles (s.e.'s at left) on registered cover to Wurzburg, Germany paying the 17¢ registry fee plus 18¢ North German Union rate, all tied by "New Orleans, La., Mar 10" cds and quartered cork duplexes, red New York exchange cds and Verviers/Coeln transit straight line date stamp, red "Recomandirt" registry boxed handstamp, Very Fine, a rare overseas registered cover usage.
Scott No. 77+89    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $4,250

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Lot 2640    

1863, 24¢ lilac, rich color, tied by strong strike of NYFM split grid (Skinner NYFM 67-unlisted), on 1867 folded cover to London England, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 'Paid 19' Sep 18" exchange cds, endorsed per "Persia", London (9.28.67) arrival backstamp; file fold, Very Fine.
Scott No. 78    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 2641    

1863, 24¢ lilac, tied by "Albany, N.Y. Jul 5" duplex, on cover to England, with red "Am. Pkt. July 6 Paid" and red "London Paid" handstamp, black "Peterborough JY 18 67" receiver on reverse; backflap with tear, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 78; $425    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $220

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