Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

Hussey's Post (New York NY) (Special Delivery):

Lot

Lot Description

1255

Hussey's Post, New York N.Y., Special Delivery, 40c Black, Manuscript "40" Denomination (unlisted in Scott). Full even margins, ms. cancel and part of "Hussey's Post 50 Wm. St." in circle, Very Fine, only one example of this stamp is known -- unlisted in Scott, although the 30c and 50c with manuscript values are listed as 87E6 and 87E7 -- signed Perry, ex Middendorf (Image)

E. 500-750

1256

Hussey's Post, New York N.Y., Special Delivery Stamp Study Collection. Mounted collection of many dozens, including originals, reprints and counterfeits, all annotated, generally Fine-Very Fine, a sizable group of scarce items

E. 200-300

1257

Hussey's Post, New York N.Y., 25c Gold on Blue Glazed, Special Delivery (87LE5). Large to huge margins, tied by blue "Hussey's/Special Message Post/50 William Street Basement" three-line handstamp on cover to local street address, reduced at left and faint edge stains, otherwise Very Fine, extremely scarce, ex Hollowbush (Image)

E. 400-500

1258

G. Hussey, Paid 1 ct., 50 Wm. St. Circular handstamp on brown cover front (wrapper?) to local street address., creased, but a very clear strike of this rare marking with address at center

E. 150-200

1259

1 Ct. Paid, Hussey 50 Wm. St. Circular handstamp on Jun. 25, 1859 folded fire insurance co. printed notice, toned at right, otherwise Fine

E. 150-200

1260

2 Ct. Paid, Hussey 50 Wm. St. Dec. 28. Circular datestamp on insurance co. corner card cover to local street address, Extremely Fine

E. 200-300

1261

2 Ct. Paid, Hussey 50 Wm. St. Jan. 3. Circular datestamp on piano manufacturer's gray lithographed advertising cover to local street address, reduced at right, Very Fine

E. 150-200

1262

2 Ct. Paid, Hussey 50 Wm. St. Jul. 29. Circular datestamp on Jul. 1867 folded bill of lading, handsome printed design with side-wheel steamship, Very Fine

E. 150-200

1263

Instant/Special/Message/Hussey's Post/50 Wm. St. Free. Five-line handstamp (Hale Ty. PMS-g) perfectly struck on cover with Oct. 19, 1864 enclosure, slightly reduced and small nick at left, still Extremely Fine, choice strike of this rare marking

E. 500-750

1264

Instant/Special/Message/Hussey's Post/50 Wm. St. Free. Five-line handstamp (Hale Ty. PMS-g) boldly struck on cover to local street address, some stained spots, pencil "1865", Very Fine strike

E. 300-400

1265

Special/Message/Hussey's Post/50 Wm. St. Free. Four-line handstamp with "Free" curving upward (Hale Ty. PMS-h) and "ANSWER BY BEARER." straightline on cover to local street address, Extremely Fine, very rare markings

E. 500-750

1266

Special/Message/Hussey's Post/50 Wm. St. Free. Four-line handstamp with "Free" curving upward (Hale Ty. PMS-h) on cover to local street address, minor opening tear at top, faint toning, still an Extremely Fine strike of this very rare marking

E. 400-500

1267

Hussey's/Special Message Post/50 William St. Basement. Large blue three-line handstamp (Hale Ty. PMS-n) on cover to local street address, Extremely Fine and scarce

E. 300-400

1268

Hussey's Post, 54 Pine St., Paid. Circular handstamp on cover with advertising label "Addressed by the Mercantile Circular and Statistical Agency..." -- an early mass-marketing firm -- on cover to local street address, light vertical fold, Very Fine

E. 200-300

1269

Hussey's Post, Stampless Covers. 15 covers (a few fronts or reduced), variety of markings including early "Special Message" four-line type, circles with and without rates (incl. "Hussey 50 Wm. St. Paid -1/2 ct."), 1870's and 1880's ovals, minor faults, generally clear strikes on clean covers

E. 750-1,000

1270

Hussey's Post, Advertising Circulars and Ephemera. Three printed advertisements under Easson's ownership, folds and toning typical of paper of this era, also a printed receipt signed by Geo. Hussey and small blue "Special Message Post" ad label, excellent collateral material for an exhibitor

E. 300-400

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