A European's Large-Gold Collection of 1869 Pictorial Issues continued...

Prices realized...
3c Pictorial Covers (Domestic Usages Part 2):
Lot Sym. Lot Description Realized
2178 c image3c Ultramarine (114). S.e. at left, tied by perfect bold strike of Sunface fancy cancel, "Albany Or. Jan. 23" (ca. 1870) circular datestamp on buff cover to "Pryans Station, Ochoco, By way of Dalles", minor edge toning and wear, Very Fine, extremely rare and unusual fancy cancel from Oregon -- the majority of fancy's were carved by postmasters in the east and midwest (Image) $ 2,900
2179 c image3c Ultramarine (114). Bottom left corner torn off, some lightened stains, tied by bold Blue Bird fancy cancel and matching "Rockford Ill. Aug. 25" circular datestamp on cover to Springfield Ill., reduced at top, Fine and very scarce (Image) $ 700
2181 c image3c Ultramarine (114). Tied by flower petals fancy cancel, "Ripon Wis. Jun. 8" double-circle datestamp on cover to Colchester Conn., Extremely Fine (Image) $ 200
2182 c image3c Ultramarine (114). Tied by "1870" in circle fancy cancel, "Nashotah Wis. May 20" circular datestamp on cover to Detroit, sealed tear at bottom right, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate (Image) $ 150
2183 c image3c Ultramarine (114). 13 covers selected for fancy cancels, including Stars, Crosses, Leaf, Rosette, towns include Charlottesville, Leominster, Louisville, New York City, etc., choice bold strikes, minor faults, all Very Fine appearing (Image) $ 260
2184 c image3c Ultramarine (114). Wide s.e. at right, tied by cork and "Macon Ga. Jan. 14" circular datestamp on Seymour and Blair 1868 campaign cover to Monroe Ga., handsome lithograph in gray, embossed Masonic seal, Very Fine (Image) $ 450
2185 c image3c Ultramarine (114). Tied by circle of wedges and duplex "New-York Nov. 15 3 P.M." circular datestamp on trunk manufacturer's illustrated ad cover with gray lithograph of buildings in New York City and Newark N.J., bill of lading enclosed, Extremely Fine and quite attractive (Image) $ 110
2186 c image3c Ultramarine (114). Well-centered, tied by "New-York Feb. 8 4:30 PM" duplex circular datestamp and grid on Geo. F. Nesbitt illustrated building ad cover to New Orleans, Nesbitt was the stationer responsible for U.S. "Nesbitt" postal stationery, Extremely Fine, a marvelous design in superb condition (Image) $ 425
2187 c image3c Ultramarine (114). Tied by diamond cancel, "St. Louis Mo. Jun. 16" circular datestamp on Southern Hotel illustrated ad cover to St. Clair Pa., Extremely Fine (Image) $ 170
2188 c image3c Ultramarine (114). Tied by target, "Pueblo C. Ty. Dec. 21" Colorado territorial circular datestamp on dry goods dealer's corner card cover with printed address to Trinidad Col., with bicolored letterhead enclosed, Very Fine (Image) $ 150

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