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3c-5c 1857-60 Issue continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 1684 |
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 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26). Two used on backs of covers with different anti-tobacco
tracts, incl. phrases such as "Banish it from your families and
premises" and "Said an Indian, 'I wish for three things. First, all the rum
there is in the world, secondly, all of the tobacco there is in the world,
and then, more rum.'", some slight waterstaining, Very Fine (Image) |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1685 |
|
 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26). Four covers, one No. 11, others No. 26 (two with pairs),
forwarder usages incl. illustrated Harnden & Co. advertising,
A.B.C.F.M. oval, inbound from Rotterdam with red New York forwarder's
handstamp, blue New Orleans forwarder on folded letter to New York,
Fine-Very Fine group (Image) |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1686 |
|
 3c Dull Red, Ty. IIa
(26a). Position 1L11E, bright color, choice centering clearly showing
the type characteristics, tied by target, "Washington D.C. Jun. 2"
double-circle datestamp on orange cover to Potsdam N.Y., clear strike of
"Due 6" in circle handstamp, with original contents datelined
"Camp in the field at Col Spring Va. June 2nd 1864", slightly
reduced at right and few insignificantly toned perfs, Very Fine and scarce,
the stamp had been demonetized years ago and so was marked due 6c (3c
postage plus 3c penalty), with 1986 P.F. certificate describing it as Scott
26 (Image) |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1687 |
|
 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26). Horizontal strip of four, natural s.e. at right with full center
guideline, tied by "New York Jun. 1?, 1860" circular datestamp and
additional Ocean Mail datestamp on cover to San Francisco, few toned
spots, Very Fine, scarce usage (Image) |
E. 200-300
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1688 |
|
 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26). Two horizontal pairs and single, tied by "New-York Aug. 4, 1858"
circular datestamps on cover to McConnelsburg Pa., Very Fine five-times
rate usage (Image) |
E. 200-300
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1689 |
|
 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26). Horizontal strip of six, tied by grids, "Plattsburgh N.Y. Oct. 8"
circular datestamp on legal-size yellow Northern New York Insurance
Company corner card cover to Rouses Point N.Y., vertical file fold at
left not affecting stamps, Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1690 |
|
 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26). Block of eight, tied by "Little Rock Ark. Jul. 18, 1859" circular
datestamps on cover to London, England, red London transit, red "3"
credit handstamp, stamps slightly oxidized, small cover scuffVERY
FINE. AN IMPRESSIVE AND RARE FRANKING OF THE 3-CENT 1857 ISSUE FROM LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO ENGLAND. It is likely that high-denomination stamps
were not available at the Little Rock post office. Ex Chase, Knapp and
Grunin. (Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1691 |
|
 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26). Tied by "Norwich Ct. Oct. 15, 1859" datestamp and used as
forwarding postage on cover from England to Norwich and forwarded to
LaSalle Ill., originating postage paid by G.B. 1sh Green tied by
"18" in barred oval handstamp, New York 24c credit, light vertical file
fold affects 1sh stamp, appears Very Fine, attractive usage (Image) |
E. 400-500
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1692 |
|
 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26). Horizontal strip of five, tied by grids, red "New York Paid 12
Jul. 3" credit datestamp on 1861 tissue cover to Paris, France, red
"P.D." and French transit, few trivial perf flaws from placement near edge,
Very Fine (Image) |
E. 500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1693 |
|
 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26). Horizontal strip of five, pretty shade, tied by black grids,
matching "Newport R.I. Aug. 23, 1859" circular datestamp on mourning
cover to Paris, France, New York 3c credit datestamp also ties stamps,
appropriate transits, some overall wear and soiling, appears Very Fine,
attractive multiple used to France on a mourning cover (Image) |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1694 |
|
 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26). Two, s.e. at one side with guide lines, tied by grids, red
"New-York Br. Pkt. Apr. 16" circular datestamp on 1861 folded letter to
Cadiz, Spain, blue "8Rs." marking, receiving backstamp, Very Fine usage
overpaying the rate by 1c (Image) |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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