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5c-12c 1851-1856 Issue continued...

Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1645		12c Black (17). Large margins to just in, used with block of four of 3c Dull Red (11) and tied by "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 1" datestamps on legal-size cover with red United States Assay Office illustrated corner card cover to Delhi N.Y., large red "Paid" handstamp, gently cleaned and with few repairs, otherwise Fine, scarce and unusual cover, the Assay office would examine and analyze substances, particularly metal ores (Image)	E. 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
1646		12c Black (17). Two horizontal pairs, large margins to just in, cancelled by open grids, "San Francisco Cal. 5 Apr." circular datestamp on legal-size cover to Berlin, Germany, neat "America Uber Bremen" and red "Paid All" handstamps, stamps are faulty and have been lifted and replaced (the tie at right is questionable), cover reduced and with some wear, appears Fine, scarce usage (Image)	E. 300-400 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
1647		12c Black, Diagonal Half Used as 6c (17a). Top left diagonal half, tied by light strike of San Francisco Cal. circular datestamp on cover to New York and forwarded to Marblehead Mass., bold strikes of "Forwarded" handstamp and "New-York Aug. 30" datestamp, blue San Francisco Commission Merchant's design on back, overall soiling and wear, Fine, scarce forwarded usage of a bisected stamp (Image)	2,500.00 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
1648		12c Black, Diagonal Half Used as 6c (17a). Top left diagonal half, additionally affixed by red wax and tied by "San Francisco Cal. Oct. 3" circular datestamp on buff cover to Patchogue N.Y., blue "10" rate, stamp with small scissors-cut at top left, cover with small repairs at corners and some overall wear, still Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate (Image)	2,500.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
1649		12c Black, Diagonal Half Used as 6c (17a). Well-tied by "New-York Ship 7cts Sep. 25" due datestamp on cover front to Portland Me., red framed "Via Nicaragua/Ahead Of The Mails" handstamp at top center, some sealed tears along top, handsome appearance, various guarantee marks, with 2004 P.F. certificate, Scott Retail for a complete cover is $2,500.00 (Image)	E. 200-300 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction