Sale 55: United States Postal History

Lot 1560    

2¢ Black, used with 1861, 3¢ rose and 10¢ green, tied by four-ring cancels on 1868 tissue paper cover to Paris, France at the 15¢ treaty rate, matching bold strike of "Belvidere N.J. Aug 21 '68" cds, red "New York 'Paid 12' Aug 22" exchange cds, red Calais (9.2) entry cds with matching small "PD" framed handstamp; open at left and top, minor edge flaws, a Very Fine three-color franking.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $425

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Lot 1561    

2¢ Black, tied by paint red maltese cross cancel duplexed with "New York City No 6" cds on blue folded letter from Paris, France to local New York City post office box, Sussfeld Lorsch & Co. Paris oval handstamp; slightly discolored and tape stain, F.-V.F.; with 1992 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $425

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Lot 1562 ()   

2¢ Black, used with Revenue 2¢ orange, 3¢ green and 15¢ purple (R15c, R18c, R40c), all tied by "Paid" handstamps and three strikes of "Clifton Springs N.Y. Dec 15" and Dec. 16th cds on back only of cover to France; 3¢ damaged, erosion spot, Very Fine and unusual illegal revenue franking, ex-Metzger.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $270

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Lot 1563    

2¢ Black, group of three covers comprising: #73 tied by star cancel duplexed with "N.Y. city 'D' Mar 22" cds to local address, #73 uncanceled on wrapper addressed to Tucson Ariz. endorsed "via Santee Fee", and 1867, 2¢ black, F. grill horizontal pair tied by cork cancels on wrapper front addressed to New York City street address, Very Fine and interesting trio.
Scott No. 73, 93    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $135

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Lot 1564    

2¢ Black, two singles, used with 1861, 3¢ rose pair, all tied by three strikes of "New-York Mar 12" duplex with circular grid cancels on cover to Vittoria, Canada at the 10¢ rate, Simcoe (3.14) backstamp transit, small edge tear and side backflap tears, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 73 (2), 65 pair    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1565    

2¢ Black, two well centered singles, right shows a plate scrape variety, tied by "Jackson Cal. Jan 22" cds on blue-lined cover to Atkinson Me., endorsed "(Steamer)"; reduced slightly at right and slight stain spot, Very Fine.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $125

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Lot 1566    

2¢ Black, canceled by manuscript "E.C." on Oct. 1st 1864 Connecticut Retreat for the Insane receipt to Emma Cornish for 26 weeks of service as nurse, a Very Fine revenue receipt use.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $105

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Lot 1567    

2¢ Black, cancelled by manuscript "JBA, March 21/64" on red 1864 Globe Bank check signed by James B. Ames, Very Fine and attractive revenue use.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $110

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Lot 1568    

2¢ Black, upper right corner single with top sheet selvage showing guideline and natural s.e. at right, cancelled by quartered cork on salmon cover to Academia Pa., blind embossed "Artman, Dillinger & Co., Yarns, Carpets, Oil Cloths" oval corner card, an Extremely Fine local use.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $65

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Lot 1569    

2¢ Black, well centered with large margins, tied by dark blue circular grid cancel on unsealed cover to Collins Centre, N.Y. at the 2¢ circular rate, Very Fine.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $45

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