Postal History by Stamp Issue (Provisionals thru 1857-60 Issue):
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 436 |
 |
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Pos. 1, large even
margins all around, tied by red "Paid" in arc cancel, second strike at T.,
on folded letter to Utica NY datelined Jun. 23 1846, matching "New York 24
Jun" circular datestamp. fresh and Extremely Fine, with 1983 P.F.
certificate |
$ 450 |
| 437 |
|
New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Horizontal pair,
Three huge margins, ample at left, cancelled solely by red "Paid" in arc,
second strike at upper left on 1847 folded letter to Ann Arbor Mich.,
matching "New York 10cts. 24 Mar." circular datestamp, few file folds, one
thru left stamp, but the pair has been lifted, pressed and moved to right,
Extremely Fine appearance |
$ 500 |
| 438 |
|
 5c Red Brown (1). Three
full to large margins, ample to clear at top, deep rich color, fine
impression, tied by red square grid, used with Boyd's City Express, New
York N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (20L7), large even margins, tied by
black grid, red "New-York Jan. 31" (ca. 1848) circular datestamp on fresh
cover to Albany N.Y., Very Fine, extremely choice Boyd's-1847 combination
-- a similar cover realized $4,500 hammer in our recent Golden sale -- with
1990 P.F. certificate (Image) |
$ 1,350 |
| 439 |
|
 5c Red Brown (1). Large
margins, tied by red grid, matching "New Haven Ct. Jun. 26" circular
datestamp on buff American Mutual Life Insurance corner card cover
to Suffield Conn., with original 1848 enclosure, Extremely Fine and
attractive cover (Image) |
$ 4,250 |
| 440 |
|
 5c Red Brown (1). Huge
margins all around incl. right sheet margin, tied by ms. "X" on blue
1850 folded letter to Philadelphia, strike of blue "Washington Railroad
Apr. 20" circular datestamp, letter datelined Washington, remarkably
fresh, Extremely Fine Gem stamp and cover, a wonderful railroad usage of a
sheet-margin 5c 1847, ex Sampson, with 1980 P.F. certificate (Image) |
$ 4,250 |
| 441 |
|
 5c Red Brown (1). Large
margins to just clear, tied by clear strike of vivid orange-red grid,
matching "Richmond Va. Aug. 27" circular datestamp on 1848 folded letter to
Lexington Va., light vertical file fold well away from stamp, fresh and
Very Fine, a beautiful and choice usage
(Image) |
$ 1,250 |
| 442 |
|
5c Red Brown (1). Large even margins, tied by red grid, matching
"New Haven Ct. Jan. 1" circular datestamp on blue 1849 folded cover to
Derby Ct., light file folds far from stamp, Very Fine |
$ 550 |
| 443 |
|
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins all around, tied by red-orange
cancel, matching "Hanover N.H. Jul. 5" circular datestamp on small
mourning cover to Charlestown Mass., stamp with tiny nick at T.,
otherwise Very Fine and very rare usage of the 1847 issue on a mourning
cover, only eight 5c 1847 covers are known used from Hanover N.H. |
$ 2,000 |
| 444 |
|
5c Red Brown (1). Ample to large margins except just touched at T.R.
corner, cancelled by red grid, matching "Worcester Ms. Oct. 5" circular
datestamp on folded printed circular for Van Buren and Adams Free Soil
Party to Chadwick Mass., headlined "[Confidential Circular]" and
datelined Sept. 15, 1848, stating that they have an approved ticket and men
pledged in support of Van Buren and Adams, file fold clear of stamp, edge
wear and some slight overall soiling, still Very Fine and extremely rare
usage of the 5c 1847 used on a printed campaign circular |
$ 1,300 |
| 445 |
|
5c Red Brown (1). Large margins, just touching at B.L., tied by blue
"Baltimore Md. Aug. 13" circular datestamp on folded letter to Lancaster
Pa. datelined 1850, two vertical file folds away from stamp, appears Very
Fine |
$ 260 |
| 446 |
|
5c Red Brown (1). Three ample margins, just touched to clear at T.,
tied by numeral "5" in circle hs on 1849 folded letter to Winchester
Va., matching "Baltimore Md. Jul. 10" circular datestamp, file fold clear
of stamp, stamp with subtle vertical pre-printing paper fold, some overall
wear, appears Fine |
$ 290 |
| 447 |
|
5c Red Brown (1). Ample to large margins, tied by "Cincinnati O. May
2 5cts" integral-rate circular datestamp on blue 1851 folded cover to
Indianapolis Ind., file fold affects stamp which also has tiny corner
crease, otherwise Very Fine, ex Sampson |
$ 425 |
| 448 |
|
5c Red Brown (1). Three large margins, just in at R., tied by pen
strokes on blue 1848 folded letter to Litchfield Conn., bold magenta "5"
hs, matching "Hartford Ct. Jul. 12" circular datestamp, file fold affects
stamp which is slightly oxidized, cover with small tear at B.R., appears
Fine, early usage |
$ 160 |
| 449 |
|
5c Red Brown (1). Three ample to large margins, just in at B.,
cancelled by pen strokes, matching "Scitico Ct. May 19" manuscript
postmark on 1851 folded letter to Guilford Conn., some faint overall wear,
Fine and extremely rare usage, this is the only recorded usage of the 1847
issue from this town |
$ 850 |
| 450 |
|
5c Dark Brown (1). Deep shade, large margins to just in at B.L.,
tied by red grid on T. half of cover to Boston (probably split along filing
fold), also bearing Messenkopes Union Square Post Office, (1c) Black on
Green (106L1), pen cancel, also bearing part of red N. York & N. Haven
Railroad cancel, Very Fine |
$ 350 |
| 451 |
|
5c Red Brown (1). Horizontal pair, bright color, ample to large
margins except just in at T.R., tied by bold blue grids, matching
"Montgomery Ala. Oct. 23" circular datestamp on blue 1850 folded letter to
New York, fresh and Very Fine, ex Sampson |
$ 1,300 |
| 452 |
|
5c Orange Brown (1b). Vertical pair, just touching to huge margins,
tied by blue circular datestamp on blue folded letter to Boston, matching
"Philadelphia Feb. 25 10" integral rate circular datestamp, stamps with
faint vertical crease, otherwise Very Fine, Scott Retail for two used
singles |
$ 400 |
| 453 |
|
 10c Black (2). Large
margins all around, sealed tear at left, used with Blood's City
Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Black Glazed (15L17), ample
margins to slightly in, acid tied, 10c tied by bold blue "Philada. Pa. 10
May 16" integral-rate circular datestamp on folded cover to Albion Ill.,
somewhat toned from internal writing, otherwise Fine, an extremely scarce
and desirable combination (Image) |
$ 3,000 |
| 454 |
|
 10c Black (2). Clear to
huge margins, tied by bold blue grid, matching "Nashville Te. Jan. 9"
circular datestamp on 1851 folded cover to Philadelphia, two vertical file
folds well clear of stamp, Very Fine (Image) |
$ 2,100 |
| 455 |
|
 10c Black, Short Transfer (2
var). Ample to large margins, tied by red grid, matching "New Haven Ct.
Oct. 14" circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Montgomery Ala.,
matching large "10" hs obliterated by grid, few file folds away from stamp
and some overall wear incl. toning slightly affecting stamp, still Very
Fine, with 1969 P.F. certificate (Image) |
$ 1,600 |
| 456 |
|
 10c Black (2). Large to
enormous margins all around, tied by red grid cancel on 1847 folded letter
to Philadelphia, matching Boston circular datestamp and "20" in circle hs,
ms. "unpaid 10" at T., couple vertical file folds clear of stamp,
stamp with small sealed tear at T., otherwise Very Fine, with 1998 P.F.
certificate (Image) |
$ 1,200 |
| 457 |
 |
10c Black (2). Pos. 82R, ample to large margins incl. part of
adjacent stamp at T., cancelled by red grid, matching "Charleston S.C. Sep.
7 10" integral-rate datestamp on 1847 folded cover to Boston, light file
folds well clear of stamp, Very Fine |
$ 1,250 |
| 458 |
|
10c Black (2). Ample to huge margins except just barely touched at
T.L., tied by orange-red grid, matching "Mobile Ala. Dec. 24" circular
datestamp on 1848 folded letter to Washington D.C., light file fold clear
of stamp, Very Fine and attractive cover |
$ 1,700 |
| 459 |
|
10c Black (2). Clear to large margins all around, tied by red grid,
matching "New Haven Ct. 30 Jul." circular datestamp on cover to Milwaukee
Wis., some edge wear and edge toning to cover, otherwise Very Fine, ex
Judge Fay |
$ 900 |
| 460 |
|
10c Black (2). Ample to large margins, tied by red grid, matching
"Cincinnati O. Apr. 7 10" circular datestamp on small mourning cover
to Middletown Conn., 1851 docketing also ties stamp, with original
enclosure, Very Fine and rare usage of the 10c 1847 on a mourning cover |
$ 2,400 |
| 461 |
|
 1c Blue, Ty. II (7).
Horizontal strip of three, beautiful bright Plate 1 Early color, large
margins to just barely in at one place, tied by bold blue "Norwichtown Ct.
Jul. 31" datestamps on small cover to Mystic Bridges Conn., Extremely Fine
and attractive cover (Image) |
$ 475 |
| 462 |
|
1c Blue, Ty. IV-II (9-7). Positions 3-4R1L, L. stamp recut twice at
B., right stamp Type II, large margins to just barely in, "tied" by toning
from gum at T. of stamps, cancelled by grids on folded cover to Genova,
Italy, blue "Printed Circular per Steamer" hs, ms. rating crossed out
and re-rated to "17" decimes due, May 13, 1855 receiving backstamp, some
wear in address panel from ink erosion, stamps with small creases from
placement at edge of cover, still Fine-Very Fine, an extremely rare pair of
types IV and II used to pay the printed circular rate to Italy, Pos. 4R1L
was the only position on the plate which was not recut |
$ 750 |
| 463 |
|
3c Dull Red (11). Ample to large margins except at right, tied by
"New Orleans La. Jun. 7" circular datestamp on cover originating in
Martinique, sent to New Orleans and forwarded to Baton Rouge, "St.
Pierre Martinique 26 Mars 1856" double-circle, ms. "1/-" rate, "Steamship
10" due handstamp applied at New York, cleaned to lighten stains, some
cosmetic improvements around edges, still Very Fine, an extraordinary usage |
$ 900 |
| 464 |
|
3c Dull Red (11). Large margins to just close, grid cancel, matching
"Natchez Mi. Jul. 9" circular datestamp on cover from Leichlinbridge,
England to Natchez then forwarded to Baltimore, bold "Br. Packet Boston
25 Jun. 24" integral-rate datestamp and blue Leichlinbridge datestamp, "19
Cents" debit at R. with "19" crossed out and ms. "paid" written above and
at L., small faults, appears Fine |
$ 260 |
| 465 |
|
3c Dull Red (11). Tied by "New-York Jul. 21, 1853" cds on
blue folded letter to Newport R.I., Extremely Fine, this scarce 1853
year-dated circular datestamp has only been seen between July 11 and July
26 |
$ 210 |
| 466 |
|
3c Dull Red (11). Ms. fancy cancel, red "Scuppernong N.C. 6 Jun."
circular datestamp on folded letter forwarded twice, initially
directed to Edenton, then forwarded with "Edenton N.C. Jun. 7" circular
datestamp and "Paid 3" in circle to Elizabeth N.C., then forwarded again
with "Elizabeth City N.C. Jun. 11" circular datestamp and "5" due marking,
Very Fine and interesting |
$ 140 |
| 467 |
|
3c Dull Red (11). Horizontal pair, notes on cover indicate Pos.
97-98R2L, large margins to just in, tied by "New-York Ship Feb. 9"
circular datestamp on cover to Falmouth Mass., endorsed "pr 'Sierra
Nevada'" and with red "Via Nicaragua/Ahead of the Mails" hs,
with 1854-dated enclosure datelined at San Francisco (may not originate),
some overall wear, Fine-Very Fine usage |
$ 350 |
| 468 |
|
3c Dull Red (11). Horizontal strip of five, margins to in, tied by
bold strikes of "New Haven Con. Mar. 21, 1857" datestamps on cover to
Muscatine Iowa, some overall wear incl. edge faults, still a rare strip on
cover |
$ 350 |
| 469 |
|
10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large and even margins all around, tied by
"New Haven Conn. Sep. 17, 1855" circular datestamp on blue cover to
Brockville, Canada West, light strike of "U. States" in ribbon,
matching "Morristown N.Y. Sep. 21" exchange office circular
datestamp, receiving backstamp, slight wear, still Very Fine, rare usage
through this exchange office |
$ 230 |
| 470 |
|
10c Green, Ty. III-II-III (15-14-15). Vertical strip of three, ample
margins to in at sides and T., tied by "New Orleans La. Apr. 9, 1857"
datestamps on cover to France, red New York transit datestamp with
"7" rating crossed out by grid, strikes of red "6" and "12" credit
datestamps at B., boxed "P.D." hs also ties strip, French transits and
receiving backstamp, missing part of backflap, minor wear, Fine and
interesting usage |
$ 250 |
| 471 |
|
12c Black (17). Horizontal pair, clear to ample margins, tied by
black grids on cover to London, England and forwarded to Nice,
France, "New Haven Con. Nov. 11, 1856" circular datestamp, stamps also
cancelled by "19" credit and Maltese Cross transit datestamp, ms. rating
and receiving backstamp, faint corner crease in margin at B.R., otherwise
Fine and interesting usage |
$ 400 |
| 472 |
|
1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Horizontal pair, extraordinarily well-centered,
tied by "Mobile Ala. Dec. 15, 1858" circular datestamp on blue folded
printed circular to Gand, Belgium, magenta rating, receiving
backstamp, immaculate and Extremely Fine Gem stamps and cover |
$ 500 |
| 473 |
|
3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Affixed slightly over 3c Dull Red (11),
tied by "Brunswick Me. Nov. 30" circular datestamp on buff cover to Bangor,
backflap mostly torn away, otherwise Very Fine, rare combination of Type I
imperforate and perforated issues |
$ 400 |
| 474 |
|
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26). Block of nineteen and single, removed and
hinged in place on reverse of cover to Naples, Italy, sixteen stamps
with ms. cancels, four with "Warrenton N.C. Mar. 5" circular datestamp,
nine stamps trimmed and one defective, front of cover with same circular
datestamp, red Prussian and Italian transit marks, and ms. "90" Italian due
marking, Fine, unusual franking for Prussian Closed Mail double rate, with
1987 P.F. certificate |
$ 900 |
| 475 |
|
 5c Indian Red, 10c Green, Ty.
II (28A, 32). 5c remarkably rich color, tied by red "New
Brighton N.Y." and red "New York Paid 12" circular datestamps on 1859
folded letter to Paris, France, ms. "Steamer Africa" at T.L.,
Very Fine and fresh, the 5c Indian Red is very scarce on cover, with 1998
P.S.E. certificate (Image) |
$ 1,000 |
| 476 |
|
5c Red Brown (28). Three slightly overlapping singles tied by bold
"New Orleans La. Mar. 10, 1858" circular datestamp on blue folded letter
to Paris, France, appropriate transit and receiving datestamps,
central file fold, otherwise Very Fine |
$ 575 |
| 477 |
|
10c Green, Ty. III (33). Horizontal strip of three,
scissors-separated into perfs at T. and B., used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II
(26), tied by red grids, matching "New Haven Con. Nov. 8, 1859" circular
datestamp on cover to Bangkok, Siam, red "12" hs obliterated by grid
and re-rated to "28", London transit, address and sender's instructions
somewhat faded, missing backflap, and some edge wear, Fine and rare usage |
$ 500 |
| 478 |
|
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Huge left straddle-pane margin with guide
line, dark shade, tied by "Columbia Cal. Nov. 20, 1860" circular datestamp
on cover to Hampden Corner Me., Very Fine, ex Hill |
$ 150 |
| 479 |
|
 10c Green, Ty. V (35).
Horizontal strip of four, tied by strikes of "Holmes Hole Ms. Sep. 24"
datestamps on yellow cover to Calcutta, India, 1860 London transit
also ties strip, ms. "34" credit, New York and receiving backstamps, barely
reduced at R., Very Fine and choice usage
(Image) |
$ 1,150 |
| 480 |
|
10c Green, Ty. II, 12c Black (32, 36). One 10c and two 12c, black
grid cancels tying one 12c on 1859 folded letter to Quito, Ecuador,
"Bloomsbury Pa." circular datestamp and red "24" hs, couple file folds
clear of stamps, 10c stamp small faults, otherwise Very Fine, ex Grunin,
with 1997 P.F. certificate |
$ 1,000 |
| 481 |
|
12c Black (36). Horizontal pair, intense shade, tied by red grids,
matching "New Haven Con. Dec. 7, 1858" circular datestamp on orange cover
to London, England, receiving datestamp, s.e. at B. with wide
margins and intact perfs at T., few cover edge tears, Very Fine and
attractive cover |
$ 75 |
| 482 |
|
12c Black, Pl. 3 (36b). Deep shade, tied by black grid, faint red
Poughkeepsie N.Y. circular datestamp on small mourning cover to
Heidelberg, Germany and forwarded to Paris, France, forwarding postage
paid by Baden 9kr Rose, tied by target, matching "Heidelberg 15
Jul." double-circle datestamp, red "N. York Paid Hamb. Pkt. 10 Jun. 29"
credit datestamp, transit and receiving backstamps, 3c stamp has fallen
off, Fine appearance, an attractive combination usage |
$ 1,050 |
| 483 |
|
24c Gray Lilac (37). Tied by grid on folded cover to Dublin,
Ireland, red "New York 19 Aug. 14" circular datestamp, endorsed "Pr.
Steamer Africa", slight edge wear, Fine |
$ 160 |