Lot
2631 
(Fancy Cancels) 1873, 1¢ Brown on Buff, small U.S.P.O.D. watermark, cancelled by Three-Leaf Clover (Rohloff F-11) duplexed with "Waterbury Ct. Aug 4" cds and addressed to Washington Conn., circa 1874, Very Fine, Rarity RRR (Less than 8 Recorded). Scott No. UX3 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $110
Lot
2632
(Fancy Cancels) 1873, 1¢ Brown on Buff, small U.S.P.O.D. watermark, cancelled by Six-Section Veined Leaf (Rohloff L-14) duplexed with "Waterbury Ct. Sep 29" cds and addressed to New Haven Conn., Extremely Fine, Rarity RRR (Less than 8 Recorded). Scott No. UX3 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
2633
(Fancy Cancels) 1873, 1¢ Brown on Buff, small U.S.P.O.D. watermark, bold complete strike of negative Derby Hat fancy cancel (Cole HA-1 var.) duplexed with clear "Danbury Conn. 15 May" cds on 1¢ postal card to Birmingham Ct., 1874 part printed message, Very Fine and choice complete strike. Scott No. UX3 Estimate $150 - 200.
This complete strike of the Danbury Derby Hat fancy cancel does not match any of the Cole tracings, but is probably a complete early strike of HA-1 that is a negative Derby style hat. The remaining Cole tracings (HA-2 to HA-10) show negative variations of a top hat.
Realized: $210
Lot
2634
(Fancy Cancels) 1873, 1¢ Brown on Buff, large U.S.P.O.D. watermark, cancelled by "Law. & Brad R.R. Jan 30" RPO duplex with "OK" fancy cancel to Conway Centre N.H., part printed National State Capitol Bank of Concord N.H. message datelined Jan. 30th 1874, Very Fine. Scott No. UX1 Estimate $100 - 150.
A SCARCE PAIR OF COLORADO TERRITORY USAGES, THE JUN. 7TH EXAMPLE BEING THE EARLIEST RECORDED TERRITORIAL USE OF THE 1873 1¢ POSTAL CARD.
The Lawrence Mass. & Bradford N.H. Railroad was a 71 mile route.
Lot
2635
(Fancy Cancels) 1873, 1¢ Brown on Buff, small U.S.P.O.D. watermark, bearing 1¢ ultramarine (145) tied by New York foreign mail Circled Star within Star (Weiss ST-MP3) cancel to Germany, two strikes of red "New York May 13" exchange cds; minor card flaws on back only, Very Fine. Scott No. UX3 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $240
Lot
2636
(Fancy Cancels) 1875, 1¢ Black on Buff, unwatermarked, cancelled by Kicking Mule (AN-11) fancy cancel duplexed with "Susanville, Lassen Co., Cal. Nov 3 1881" cds, part printed tax notice, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Beane. Scott No. UX5 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $170
Lot
2637
(Fancy Cancels) 1875, 1¢ Black on Buff, unwatermarked, cancelled by purple Man's Head (Whitfield 38) fancy cancel duplexed with "Whitestown N.Y. Apr 16" cds and addressed to State Bridge N.Y., 1878 message, Very Fine, An exceptionally rare and desirable fancy cancel that is unlisted in Cole. Scott No. UX5 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $290
Lot
2638
(Fancy Cancels) 1875, 1¢ Black on Buff, unwatermarked, complete strike of Maple Leaf (Rohloff L-8) duplexed with "Waterbury Conn. Jan 26" cds addressed to Thomaston Ct., Extremely Fine. Scott No. UX5 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $110
Lot
2639
(Fancy Cancels) 1875, 1¢ Black on Buff, unwatermarked, cancelled by Fancy Circular Grid (Rohloff H-9) duplexed with "Waterbury Conn. Mar 26" cds to Pine Meadow Conn., 1877 message; light toning, F.-V.F., Rarity RRR (Less than 8 Recorded). Scott No. UX5 Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
2640
(Fancy Cancels) 1875, 1¢ Black on Buff, unwatermarked, cancelled by purple "Shaking Hands" (Cole HF-4) fancy cancel and addressed to Highwood Ill., which was near Chicago, Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. UX5 Estimate $150 - 200.
The symbol of clasped hands was devised to promote unity in our country during difficult years following the Civil War. Worcester Mass. had negative and positive designs of the "North-South Shaking Hands" fancy cancel that is similar in type to this cancel.
Realized: $325