Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

U.S. Postal History continued...

**Postal History by Stamp Issue (1861-67 Issues):**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description	Realized
495		10c Dark Green, First Design (62B). Average centering, corner crease, tied by grid, matching "New-York 8 Nov." double-circle datestamp on illustrated cover for Coleman's California Line, advertising clipper ship sailings twice a month, to Alviso Cal., endorsed "p. overland mail", slightly reduced and small repair at L., some overall soiling, still Fine and attractive use of the 10c First Design	$ 525
496		10c Dark Green, First Design (62B). Rich color, tied by blue "Webster N.Y. Nov." circular datestamp on red and blue Waving Flag patriotic cover to Oakville, Canada West, 1861 receiving backstamp, cover repaired at T., still Fine and rare cross-border usage of the 10c First Design on a patriotic cover	$ 750
497		10c Dark Green, First Design (62B). Five, tied by grids and indistinct datestamps on legal-size cover to Toronto, Canada and forwarded to London, Canada, neat "Paid" and "30" in circle hs, red "Toronto Paid Oct. 17" circular datestamp 1861 receiving backstamp, one stamp missing small piece at T., other stamps with faults, file fold at L. and cover repaired, still Fine and rare usage of the 10c First Design, with 1991 P.F. certificate	$ 800
498		1c Blue on White entire, Envelope Essay (63-E). Bright and fresh, Very Fine and unusual essay	$ 1,100
499		1c Blue (63). Three, tied by "Strafford Vt. Jun. 29" datestamps on Leed's Patent envelope to South Harwick Vt., R. stamp affected by safety patent device (true to its purpose) and affixed to blue card for display, Very Fine and extremely rare usage (Image)	$ 1,600
501		1c Blue (63). Tied by "North Brookfield Mass." 1862 double-circle datestamp on beardless Lincoln campaign cover to local address, cover immaculate, stamp scissors-separated into perfs at T., still appears Extremely Fine, a very rare use of the 1c 1861 on a beardless Lincoln campaign cover -- most of these were used in 1860 -- with 1977 P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 1,600
502		1c Blue (63). Two, used with 3c Rose (65) and cancelled by light strikes of Pittsburgh datestamps on Civilian flag-of-truce cover to Sussex C.H. Va., neat blue "5" hs, matching "Norfolk Va. Dec. 9" double-circle datestamp, ms. "Exd. Ebie Neary", cover with spindle hole, stamps with faults, still Very Fine and rare censored civilian flag-of-truce cover, with 1983 P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 1,300
503		1c Blue (63). Horizontal pair and single, tied by "Washington D.C. Jan. 6" datestamps on orange cover to Baltimore, red censor's handstamp and signed, cover slightly reduced at T., two stamps slightly affected from placement at edge of cover, Very Fine appearing usage from Old Capitol Prison	$ 1,000
504		1c Blue, 3c Rose (63, 65). Two 3c, cancelled or tied by targets, matching "New-York Jun. 5" double-circle datestamp on cover addressed to "U.S. Steamer Patroon, St. John's River Flo., South Atlantic Blockading Squadron", ms. sender's instructions "please forward if gone elsewhere", slightly reduced at R. and edge tear, 1c stamp missing B.R. corner (prior to usage), Very Fine and rare usage	$ 525
505		1c Blue (63). Vertical pair, used with 1c Blue, Ty. V (24), tied by "Springfield Mo. Feb. 28, 1862" double-circle datestamp on orange cover to Wabashtown Ind., slightly reduced at L., stamps scissors-separated into perfs and slightly affected from placement at edge of cover, still Very Fine, an illegal use of the old 1c stamp with the new 1861 Issue	$ 100
506		1c Blue (63). Pos. 1R with margins at L. and T., interesting misperforation caused from foldover of selvage (B.L. perforated into stamp), tied by target, matching "Brandon Vt. Nov. 15" circular datestamp on small locally addressed cover, Very Fine and unusual freak usage (Image)	$ 625
507		1c Blue (63). The famous "skinny" stamp, double vertical perforation and separated at both sides along the inner perfs, resulting in an extremely narrow stamp, tied by targets on immaculate orange cover to Pottsville Pa., docketing at L., Extremely Fine and choice (Image)	$ 375
508		1c Blue (63). Well-centered, used with 3c Rose (65), s.e. at L., tied by grids and "Philadelphia Pa. Mar. 25, 1862" circular datestamp on yellow cover with ice company's red illustrated corner card, to Titusville N.J., small edge tear, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive cover (Image)	$ 1,900
509		1c Blue (63). Tied by octagonal Philadelphia carrier datestamp on Life Insurance company's blue corner card cover addressed locally, stamp torn and repaired, still appears Fine, despite the defect in the stamp this is still an attractive cover (Image)	$ 1,500
510		1c Blue (63). Tied by "Washington D.C. Free" hs on red and blue Waving Flag patriotic cover to North Attleboro Mass., ends removed for use as a wrapper, opened for display, few creases and stamp with few nibbed perfs, still appears Very Fine	$ 170
511		1c Blue (63). Vertical strip of three, tied by unusual grid, matching "Kirkville Ms. Jan. 20" circular datestamp on blue and white Eagle, Flag & Globe patriotic cover to Indiana, some toning and edge wear, B. stamp nibbed perf, still appears Very Fine, center stamp is an Extremely Fine Gem	$ 105
512		1c Blue (63). Well-centered, tied by "24" handstamp on wrapper to Media Pa. no originating town datestamp, Extremely Fine and unusual	$ 290
513		1c Blue (63). Tied by "New York Jul. 21" circular datestamp on cover to Mystic, Conn., paying unsealed circular rate, forwarded to Hartford, sealed at Mystic and 3c Rose (65) applied and tied by "Mystic Ct. Jul. 28" circular datestamp, slightly reduced at R., 1c stamp light creases, otherwise Very Fine and unusual usage	$ 130
514		1c Blue, 3c Rose (63, 65). Horizontal pair and single of 3c, all tied by well-struck grids, matching "Ann Arbor Mich. Feb. 25, 1863" circular datestamp on orange cover to California, fresh and Very Fine, the 1c stamp is Extremely Fine	$ 220
515		1c Blue (63). Horizontal strip of three, cancelled by three neat strikes of Star of David fancy cancel on cover to New Canaan Ct., matching "New-Haven Ct. Aug. 12" double-circle datestamp, fresh and Very Fine	$ 350
516		1c Blue (63). B. margin Plate No. 27 imprint single, centered to T.L., used with 2c Black (73), tied by targets, matching "Saint Albans Vt. Feb. 27, 1864" double-circle datestamp on cover used within Vermont, slightly reduced at R. and few toned spots, otherwise Fine, rare usage of a plate no. single	$ 900
517		1c Blue (63). Two covers, each combination frankings with Revenue stamps: first bears single No. 63 with perforated 2c Express from St. Louis Mo. to Roxbury Mass. and marked "Due 4", second bears single No. 63 with two perforated 1c Telegraph from Ill. to Me., marked "Due 6", few faults, an interesting pair of covers	$ 675
518		1c Blue (63). Used with three 3c Rose (65), tied by blue grids and "Cincinnati O. Aug. 23" double-circle datestamp on 1862 yellow Oil Vitrol Works corner card cover to Oil Springs, Canada West, transit and receiving backstamps, slightly reduced at R., couple faint toned spots, Very Fine and attractive cover	$ 105
519		3c Pink (64). Used with 1c Blue (63), two singles, tied by grids and "New-York Sep. 30" circular datestamps on 1861 folded cover to Halifax, Nova Scotia, neat "5" pence due marking, light strike of blue oval forwarder's hs on back, one 1c stamp small tear, appears Very Fine	$ 150
520		1c Blue (63). Bright color, tied by "New York 3 Jun. 9" debit datestamp on small cover to Paris, France, neat "8" decimes due marking, Very Fine and unusual usage, the 1c appears to have prepaid the carrier fee	$ 290
521		1c Blue (63). Ten, tied by circle of wedges, matching "Burlington Vt. May 24" circular datestamp on cover to Knowlton, Canada East, St. John's 1867 transit datestamp, few stamps defective, still an attractive franking (Image)	$ 900
522		24c Red Lilac (70). Cut into at B. prior to use, used with 1c Blue (63), both tied by grids on cover to Liverpool, England, 24c also tied by "New York Am. Pkt. 8 Jan. 3" circular datestamp, 1c also tied by 1863 London transit, fresh and Fine	$ 220
523		24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Used with vertical strip of 1c Blue (63), cancelled or tied by handstamps on 3c Pink entire to Dunkirk, France, matching "Sing Sing N.Y. Sep. 11" circular datestamp, New York credit datestamp, 24c stamp also tied by red boxed "P.D." hs, receiving backstamp, slightly reduced at B. from opening, otherwise Fine	$ 300
524		24c Lilac (78. Well-centered, used with 1c Blue (63) and 3c Rose (65), tied on 1863 folded letter to Venice, Italy, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 7 Paid Aug. 25" circular datestamp, internal scotch tape mend shows thru at L., part of address crossed out, some overall wear, still Very Fine	$ 190
525		24c Red Lilac (70). Used with 1c Blue (63) and vertical pair of 3c Rose (65), bright color, tied by circle of wedges cancels on cover to Paris, France, red "New York Paid 12 Jun. 20" circular datestamp, small boxed "P.D." and French transits, receiving backstamp, 3c stamps affected from placement at edge of cover, Very Fine	$ 270
526		10c Yellow Green (68). Horizontal pair, used with 1c Blue (63), tied by grids on 1862 folded letter to Genoa, Italy, red "New York Paid 18 Nov. 25" credit datestamp also ties pair as does boxed "P.D." hs, red French transit also ties 1c, receiving backstamp, faint horizontal file fold clear of stamps, fresh and Very Fine	$ 115
527		24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Used with 1c Blue (63) and 3c Rose (65), tied by blue grids, matching "Cincinnati O. Jan. 3" double-circle datestamps on cover to Prussia, red New York credit datestamp, blue boxed Aachen transit, receiving backstamp, cover significantly toned, still Very Fine usage	$ 230
528		24c Red Lilac (70). Used with 1c Blue (63) and 3c Rose (65), tied by grids on blue folded cover to Frankfurt, Germany, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 7 Paid Sep. 24" circular datestamp and red Aachen transit, 1c and 3c stamps placed over edge of cover (refolded for display), appears Very Fine	$ 230
529		10c Yellow Green (68). Two, one natural s.e. at L., used with 1c Blue (63), tied on blue 1864 folded letter to Switzerland, red "New York Paid 18 Nov. 16" circular datestamp, small boxed "P.D." also ties one 10c, transit and receiving backstamps, fresh and Fine	$ 105
530		1c 1861 Issue -- Cancellations. 10 covers, most with three 1c stamps, interesting cancels incl. four different Stars, "L" of Lockport N.Y., few better geometrics, few faults, many appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting group	$ 550
531		1c 1861 Issue -- Patent Cancels. Seven covers, nice range of cities incl. Philadelphia, New York, Buffalo, Albany, few faults, most appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting group	$ 260
532		1c 1861 Issue -- Advertising Covers. 12 covers, range of frankings incl. singles, pairs, three, one with Black Jack (73), various advertising designs incl. eight illustrated such as Insurance, Brewing, State of Maine illustrated (2), one is mourning cover, few faults, most appear Fine-Very Fine	$ 1,250
533		1c 1861 Issue -- Auxiliary Postal Markings, Carriers & Locals. 13 covers, incl. one with three singles used with Blood's stamp, other usages incl. several with different Carrier cancels incl. two on patriotics, one with Advertised hs, few faults, many appear Fine-Very Fine	$ 650
534		1c 1861-68 Issue -- Valentine Usages of 1c Blue. Four covers (one with enclosure -- cover bearing 1c F. Grill), few different cancels incl. one with "Free", few faults, all appear Fine-Very Fine	$ 115
535		1c 1861-68 Issue -- Circular Rate Usages. Nine items, various usages incl. affixed to various circulars, unsealed envelopes, also few with pairs paying revised rate as of March 3, 1863, few faults, most appear Fine-Very Fine	$ 550
536		1c 1861 Issue -- Patriotic Covers. 26 covers, range of frankings incl. single, pairs and strips of three, also two carrier usages with 3c Rose (65), diverse group of designs and usages, some faults, many are Fine-Very Fine, an interesting group	$ 1,700
537		1c 1861 Issue -- Foreign Usages. Six covers: incl. three to Canada (one with Albany N.Y. patent cancel), one to Prussia, one to Italy and one to Amsterdam, four are combination frankings, range of markings, each has fault (some minor), most appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting group	$ 1,050
538		Balance of the C. W. Christian 1c 1861-68 Issue Cover Collection. 38 covers, many interesting usages incl. few territorial, Short Paid, one railroad usage, several combination covers incl. few with Black Jacks, various rates, cancels, some grilled issues, few faults, many appear Fine-Very Fine, an interesting group	$ 2,400
539		3c Pink (64). Tied by "Kanawha C.H. Va. Oct. 16" circular datestamp on red Jefferson Davis War Horse patriotic cover to Ohio, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26), B. row, which is similarly cancelled and tied by address, 1861 docketing on back, the No. 64 slightly affected from placement at edge, cover shows some wear, Fine and rare use of the old and the new issues (the old not paying any postage) (Image)	$ 575
540		3c Pink (64). Tied by "Washington D.C. Jan. 14, 1862" circular datestamp on overall red and red Union patriotic cover to Queechy Vt., barely reduced at L., some overall wear, stamp has small tear at T.L., Very Fine appearance, with 1995 P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 125
541		3c Pink (64). Tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Oct. 10" rimless datestamp on red and blue 4th Wisconsin Volunteers patriotic cover to Chilton Wis., barely reduced at R., some edge wear, Very Fine appearance	$ 375
542		3c Pink (64). Tied by target, matching "Painesville O. Oct. 1, 1861" double-circle datestamp on red and blue Union and Constitution patriotic cover to Camp Dennison O., reduced at R. and some overall wear, Fine	$ 125
543		3c Pink (64). Bright shade, cancelled by blue target on orange Constitution and Union patriotic cover to Buchanan N.Y., matching "Rockford Ill. Sep. 9, 1861" double-circle datestamp, reduced at R., Very Fine	$ 125
544		3c Pink (64). Tied by grid and "Cleveland O. Nov. 21, 1861" circular datestamp on red and blue Wade & Hutchins Cavalry patriotic cover to Elyria O., stamp with small tear in T. margin, slightly reduced at L. not affceting design, otherwise Very Fine, with 1965 P.F. certificate	$ 125
545		3c Pink (64). Tied by red New York Carrier datestamp on locally addressed cover, light strike of "U.S. Mail/11 A.M./Delivery" hs, Fine and rare, with 1991 P.F. certificate	$ 150
546		3c Pink (64). S.e. at L., tied by blue grid and placed on top of 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26), on small cover to New York City, matching "Louisville Ky. Aug. 28" double-circle datestamp, cover slightly reduced at T., Very Fine and unusual usage, with 1979 P.F. certificate	$ 150
547		3c Pink (64). Two, used with two 10c Yellow Green (68), cancelled by grids on cover to London, England, matching "Florence Pa." rimless datestamp with date in ms., one 3c stamp also tied by red "3" credit hs, some overall wear, Fine-Very Fine and attractive usage	$ 200
548		3c Pink (64). Vertical pair, well-centered, tied by blue grids on orange legal-size cover to Winapac Ind., matching "Chicago Ills. Sep. 6" double-circle datestamp, docketing at B.L. reads "Via Chicago & Cincinnati Air Line R.R.", reduced at L., some overall wear, T. stamp repair at T.L. corner, Very Fine appearance, signed Brookman, with 1966 P.F. certificate	$ 200
549		3c Pink (64). Three covers: first used from Nebraska Terr. to Iowa, second from Va. to N.J,, last from New York to Philadelphia, few faults incl. some oxidation, all appear Fine-Very Fine, two with P.F. certificates	$ 210
550		3c Pink, Rose (64-65). Twelve, each on separate cover, eleven on patriotics, range of designs, markings and destinations, mostly No. 64 with certificates, one highlight is a No. 65 tied by a green "prison bars" fancy cancel from Columbus O., mixed condition, few appear Fine-Very Fine, eight with certificates	$ 1,150
551		3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Incredibly vivid color in the unmistakable Pigeon Blood Pink shade, remarkably well-centered, tied by Ohio town datestamp on violet "Death to Traitors" Patriotic cover to Cincinnati O., cover barely reduced at right EXTREMELY FINE GEM STAMP AND COVER. AN OUTSTANDING AND BEAUTIFUL USAGE OF THE RARE 1861 PIGEON BLOOD PINK ON A PATRIOTIC COVER. ONE OF THE FINEST AND MOST ATTRACTIVE USAGES OF THIS STAMP ON A PATRIOTIC THAT EXISTS. Ex Newbury and Baker. With 1989 and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image)	$ 6,500
552		3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Bright shade, well-centered, tied by "Kalamazoo Mich Nov. 6, 1861" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to Skaneatles N.Y., cover barely reduced at L. FRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE PIGEON BLOOD PINK ON COVER. With 1968 P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 4,250
553		3c Rose (65). Bright and fresh color, tied by target, matching "New Haven Con. Mar. 24" double-circle datestamp on overall illustrated bank safe manufacturer's advertising cover to Portland Conn., additional design of open safe on back, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful cover with a humorous caricature of safe crackers (Image)	$ 3,250
554		3c Rose (65). Bright shade, tied by perfectly struck negative star fancy cancel, matching "New Haven Ct. Jul. 28" double-circle datestamp on Blue & Red Marble Works illustrated cover to Seymour Conn., barely reduced at R., stamp centered to B.L., Extremely Fine and colorful usage of the fancy cancel	$ 230
555		3c Rose (65). Well-centered, tied by segmented cork, matching "Eugene City O.T. Nov. 14" circular datestamp on Herald of Reform magazine advertising cover to Washington D.C., Extremely Fine and choice	$ 475
556		3c Rose (65). Tied by circle of diamonds fancy cancel, matching "Notre Dame Ind. Jun. 26" double-circle datestamp on Notre Dame University purple all-over illustrated cover to Detroit Mich., small tear at B. of cover and stamp with pulled perf, otherwise fresh and Very Fine	$ 375
557		3c Rose (65). Tied by large Leaf cancel, matching "Brooklyn N.Y. Mar. 11, 1863" double-circle datestamp on olive all-over design for Nassau Water Department, military address "U.S. Gun Boat 'Pembina', Gulf Blockading Squadron, New Orleans or Mobile", trivial edge wear, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive and rare usage	$ 360
558		3c Rose (65). Deep rich color, incredibly well-centered, cancelled by perfect strike of "Paid" cancel on red and blue Waving Flag patriotic cover to Brooklyn, matching "Canajoharie N.Y. Sep. 8" circular datestamp, backflap with tear from opening not apparent from front, Extremely Fine Gem stamp and cover	$ 240
559		3c Rose (65). Five singles, each cancelled or tied by negative Star of David fancy cancels on cover to Paris, France, red "New-Haven Ct. Feb. 23" double-circle datestamp, small boxed "P.D." also ties two stamps, one stamp s.e., one affected from placement at edge of cover, a Very Fine and attractive usage	$ 325
560		3c Rose (65). Block of ten, strip of five and a single, cancelled or tied by ms. on orange cover to London, England, New York transit, red "London Paid 9 JA 1869" datestamp, faults, almost Fine appearance, rare franking to make up quadruple rate	$ 125
561		3c Rose, 10c Brown (65, 150). Two folded letters, one with No. 65 (pair), other with No. 150, both originating in Callao, Peru to New York City, Peruvian stamps removed, former has L. stamp with ms. cancel and R. stamp uncancelled, "Callao" in dotted oval, Panama transit, latter with pen cancel, "12" hs crossed out with ms. "14", Panama transit, stamp with small tear, otherwise Fine-Very Fine	$ 110
562		5c Buff, 10c Dark Green (67, 68). Tied by Star fancy cancels, matching "Kankakee Depot Ill. Oct. 3, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to Paris, France, red New York credit datestamp, French transits and receiving backstamp, missing part of backflap, some toning affects stamps, still Fine and interesting usage	$ 260
563		5c Buff, 10c Green (67, 68). Cancelled by red grids, 10c tied by "Northfield Vt. Jul. 10" circular datestamp on 1862 cover to Paris, France, red "New York Paid 6 Jun. 11" credit datestamp, small boxed "P.D." and French transit, missing T. flap, 10c small toned spot, otherwise Very Fine and attractive usage	$ 450
564		5c Buff, 10c Green (67, 68). Slightly overlapping and tied by red grids, matching "New York Paid 12 Nov. 12" credit datestamp on blue 1861 folded cover to Lyon, France, endorsed "Pr. British Mail", red boxed "P.D." hs and French transit, receiving backstamp, fresh and Very Fine	$ 250
565		10c Yellow Green (68). Vertical strip of three, used with 3c Rose (65) vertical pair, and two singles of 1c Blue (63), tied by grids, matching "San Francisco Cal. Apr. 21, 1865" double-circle datestamp on cover from Hawaii to Switzerland and forwarded within Switzerland, large red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Apr. 3" datestamp also ties 10c strip, red "12" credit hs, blue boxed "Aachen Franco" hs, range of backstamps (five total), one 1c stamp creased prior to use, top 3c stamp affected by file fold VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE USAGE FROM HAWAII TO SWITZERLAND. During this period, the rate from Hawaii to the United States was 5c (3c plus 2c ship fee), and from the United States to Switzerland via Prussian Closed Mail the rate was 33c. The 5c Hawaiian postage was paid in cash, and the 38c franking prepays the U.S. domestic and foreign-mail rates. (Image)	$ 7,000
566		10c Yellow Green (68). Horizontal pair, tied by unusual geometric cancels, matching "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 24" circular datestamp, stamps also tied by red "China and Japan Steam Service" oval handstamp on cover to South Hadley Mass., large "PAID [ALL?]" straightline handstamp -- an unusual woodcut marking possibly applied in San Francisco -- some slight edge wear, 10c pair has minor faults along top, otherwise Very Fine, rare usage (Image)	$ 800
567		10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by "Sacramento City Cal. Dec. 5" circular datestamp on illustrated railroad propaganda cover to Philadelphia VERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING USE OF THIS TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD PROPAGANDA DESIGN -- RARELY SEEN WITH ANY OF THE 1861 ISSUES. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT. Ex Emerson. With 1988 P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 4,250
568		10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by circle of squares on cover to San Francisco and forwarded by express to Washington Territory, red "Chelsea Mass. Nov. 17" circular datestamp with matching "Paid 10" hs, blue oval "Collect 50cts" hs, stamp with light toning at B., small cover tear at T. and minor edge wear, otherwise Very Fine and unusual usage (Image)	$ 800
569		10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by large blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. S. Frco. 2 May" double-circle datestamp on cover to Boston, matching oval "Paid" hs, red May 26 receiving double-circle datestamp, endorsed "Via Panama", cover repaired at R., otherwise Fine, with P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 90
570		10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by Star fancy cancel, matching "Virginia City N.T. Oct. 26, 1862" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Albany Ill., slightly reduced at R., stamp with tiny tear at B., still Fine and scarce usage from Nevada Territory	$ 125
571		10c Yellow Green (68). Well-centered, tied by "Steam Ship" two-line hs on orange cover to Nantucket Mass., endorsed "Per North Star, also neat "Due 10" hs, slightly reduced at R., Very Fine	$ 170
573		10c Yellow Green (68). Cancelled by target, matching "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 13, 1865" double-circle datestamp on cover to London, Canada West, red "U.S. 10cts Paid" oval hs, blue oval "Post Office/Paid/Victoria Vancouver Island" hs, missing T. flap, part of two backstamps, Very Fine	$ 400
574		10c Yellow Green (68). S.e. at L., tied by cogwheel, matching "San Francisco Cal. Mar. 13" double-circle datestamp on buff cover originating in Vancouver Island, to Gardiner Me., neat blue "Post Office Paid, Victoria Vancouver Island" oval hs, slightly reduced at L., Fine, the V.I. fee was probably pre-paid in cash	$ 375
575		10c Yellow Green (68). S.e. at L., tied by well-struck intricate New York Foreign Mail Star cancel, matching "New-York Sep. 6" double-circle datestamp on cover to New Carlisle, Canada East, 1864 transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine strike of this NYFM cancel	$ 550
576		10c Yellow Green (68). Well-centered, cancelled by grid, matching "Laporte Ind. Mar. 6, 1862" double-circle datestamp on newspaper publisher's illustrated corner card cover to Pictou, Nova Scotia, red "U.S. 10cts. Paid" oval hs, transit and receiving backstamps, some overall wear, still appears Very Fine	$ 350
577		10c Yellow Green (68). Horizontal pair, tied by cork cancels, matching "New-Haven Ct. Oct. 10" double-circle datestamp on cover to Panama, barely reduced at R. and faint band of cover toning, still Very Fine	$ 180
578		10c Yellow Green (68). Two singles, cancelled by targets on cover with red bootmaker's corner card to Guatemala, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Jan. 18" circular datestamp, "4" reales due marking, barely reduced at R., Very Fine and attractive usage ex Toaspern	$ 1,100
579		10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by small cork, matching "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 4" circular datestamp on 1869 folded cover to Yokohama, Japan, endorsed "p Pacific Mail Str.", fresh and Very Fine, scarce usage, ex Dos Passos (Image)	$ 1,700
580		10c Dark Green (68). Intense early shade, centered to T., tied by target on cover to U.S. Consul in Swatow, China, matching "Stratham N.H. Mar. 29" circular datestamp and endorsed "via California", red "New York Paid All Apr. 10" circular datestamp, 1869 Hong Kong and receiving backstamps, Very Fine and extremely scarce usage sent by closed mail via California	$ 700
581		10c Yellow Green (68). Four singles, tied by bold strikes of circle of wedges cancels on blue folded cover to Switzerland, small 1865 N.Y. company hs at B.L., red "New York Paid 36 Dec. 27" credit datestamp, red boxed "P.D." also ties stamps, transit and receiving backstamps, some toning and bleaching of cover and stamps, still an interesting usage	$ 325
582		10c Yellow Green (68). Used with two 1c Blue (63) and four 3c Rose (65), tied by "Jamaica Plain Ms. Aug. 19, 1862" double-circle datestamp on tissue cover to London, England and forwarded to Paris, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 19 Paid Aug. 20" credit datestamp, French transit and receiving backstamp, trivial edge wear, Very Fine and colorful franking for the 24c rate to England via British Mails	$ 425
585		10c Yellow Green (68). Two covers representing single and double rates to France, first also bears 5c Red Brown (75), warm shade, with "Lancaster Pa. Jan. 3, 1865" double-circle datestamp on cover to Paris, second bears two 10c and two 5c Brown (76) with "Norwich Con. Jan. 2, 1866" double-circle datestamp to Paris, few small faults, both appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting pair of covers	$ 325
586		10c Yellow Green (68). Used with 5c Brown (76), each cancelled by partly-clear strike of Union Soldier's Head fancy cancel on yellow cover to Hungary, endorsed "Via Bremen by Steamer 'Hansa'", light strike of red "N. York Bremen Pkt. Paid 12 Apr. 21" credit datestamp, blue Bremen transit, receiving backstamp, few small filing holes far from stamps, Fine, a very rare usage of the Union Soldier fancy cancel on a cover to Hungary	$ 525
587		10c Yellow Green (68). Used with two 3c Rose (65) and 5c Brown (76), tied by targets and "New Orleans La. May 20, 1865" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover to Genoa, Italy, French transit and large boxed "P.D." also ties stamps, receiving backstamp, Fine and attractive three-color franking	$ 270
588		10c Yellow Green (68). Horizontal strip of three and single, used with 3c Rose (65), tied by targets, matching "San Francisco Nov. 18, 1865" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Chiavari, Italy, red "New York Paid 24 Dec. 16" credit datestamp, French transits, receiving backstamp, one 10c stamp pulled perfs at B., R. 10c stamp torn at T.R., still Fine and very unusual franking	$ 200
589		10c Yellow Green (68). Vertical pair and single, used with 3c Rose (65), tied by grids, matching "Delavan Wis. 3 Paid Apr. 7" circular datestamp on 1864 cover to Bijnour, India, red New York and London transits, transit and receiving backstamps, Fine usage paying the 33c British Mail rate via Southampton	$ 475
590		10c 1861 Issue -- Fiscal Usages. Eight items, incl. two separate Bank Checks with 10c used in combination with Revenue stamps, one used on handwritten promisory note, few off-cover, also incl. few Postage Currency items, some faults, most appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting group	$ 200
591		10c 1861 Issue -- Patriotic Covers. 14 covers and one cover front only, the latter used with 5c Buff (67) to France, few other better usages incl. few to California, five to Canada, one to England, range of designs and markings, some faults, many appear Fine-Very Fine, an interesting group	$ 1,600
592		10c 1861-68 Issue -- Covers to British North America. 30 covers, wonderful range incl. mourning (1), advertising (5), few better combinations incl. cover with 10c, 3c and two 1c cancelled by fancy Downieville Star to Canada West, various destinations incl. Nova Scotia, Canada East and West, New Brunswick, wide range of origins and markings, some faults, many are Fine-Very Fine, an interesting group of cross-border mails	$ 1,700
593		10c 1861 Issue -- Covers to Central and South America, Caribbean. 13 covers, range of destinations incl. Bahamas, Cuba, Mexico, Panama, Brazil, Guatemala, Chile and Argentina, also one incoming, mostly single frankings but also incl. two three-color, mixed condition, few appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting and diverse group	$ 2,200
594		10c 1861 Issue -- Covers to France. Nine covers, interesting range of usages incl. three mourning covers, several combination frankings, one with Buffalo N.Y. patent cancel, two with strips of three, some faults, many appear Fine-Very Fine	$ 900
595		10c 1861-68 Issue -- Covers to Germany. 12 covers, incl. three used in combination with 5c Brown (76), also one marked Insufficiently Paid, few single usages, one with eleven stamps wrapped around edges of cover from San Francisco to Baden, few Grilled usages, one from N.M. Terr. (missing stamp), some faults, some are Fine-Very Fine	$ 900
596		10c 1861-68 Issue -- Covers to Europe. 12 covers, destinations incl. England (3, one from San Francisco), Switzerland (3), Spain (3) and Italy (3), range of frankings, some faults, some appear Fine-Very Fine	$ 1,700
597		Balance of the C.W. Christian 10c 1861-68 Issue Cover Collection. 27 covers, diverse usages incl. some from California, few forwarded, two to Hawaii, few Territorial, also railroad and steamship usages, wide range of town markings, some faults, many are Fine-Very Fine	$ 2,100
598		10c Yellow Green, 12c Black (68, 69). Tied by grids, matching "Brewster Mass. Mar. 20" circular datestamp on 1865 cover to Callao, Peru, bold "Panama Ap. 7, 1865" transit datestamp, red "12" credit hs, slightly reduced at R., Very Fine	$ 325
599		10c Yellow Green, 12c Black (68, 69). Horizontal strip of three of 12c, tied by "Mobile Ala. Jul. 2" datestamps on 3c Pink entire to Dublin, Ireland, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 38 Jul. 12" credit datestamp, some overall wear, still Fine and interesting quadruple-rate usage overpaying 48c rate by 1c	$ 500
600		24c Red Lilac (70). Used with 1c Blue (63) and horizontal pair of 10c Yellow Green (68), tied by grids on cover to Shanghai, China, red "N. York Am. Pkt. Paid Jul. 18" circular datestamp, 1863 London transit, magenta "24" ms. marking, Hong Kong and receiving backstamps, 10c pair placed slightly over edge of cover, Very Fine and attractive usage	$ 475
602		24c Pale Gray Violet, Thin Paper (70d). Extraordinarily well-centered, the richest color and most proof-like impression we have seen among examples of this shade, tied by bold "Due 3" straightline on shoe thread manufacturer's advertising cover to Scotland, matching "Andover Ms. Feb. 11, 1862" circular datestamp, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 19 Paid Feb. 11" circular datestamp, cover neatly repaired at top affecting only the datestamp, the 24c stamp is Extremely Fine and noteworthy for cancel as well as condition, with 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)	$ 2,800
603		30c Orange (71). Remarkably well-centered, tied by fancy rosette cancel, "Pottsville Pa. Apr. 11" circular datestamp on 1867 buff cover to France, "Poste Restante" address, red New York credit datestamp overstruck by "Short Paid" with "New-York Apr. 13" datestamp, red French transit and brownish due handstamp, blue crayon "30", receiving backstamps, Extremely Fine, ex Paliafito, Hill	$ 900
604		30c Orange (71). Rich color, perfs touch at right, tied by unusual circle of wedges, "Charleston S.C. Sep. 14" circular datestamp on ca. 1866 yellow cover to Hungary, red New York and blue Aachen transit, Very Fine, colorful and unusual destination	$ 950
605		30c Orange (71). Cancelled by perfectly struck negative Star of David fancy cancel on cover to Paris, France, red "New Haven Ct. Dec. 11" double-circle datestamp, New York and French transits, small boxed "P.D." hs, stamp with corner perf crease at T.L., otherwise Very Fine and attractive cover	$ 210
606		30c Orange (71). Used with two 3c Rose (65) and 10c Green (68), all three s.e., on one side, tied by bold strikes of Star in Circle fancy cancels, matching "Morris Ill. Jul. 7, 1862" circular datestamp on orange cover to Norway, range of transit markings, some overall wear, still Fine and rare usage franked to pay the 46c rate via French Mail	$ 2,600
607		30c Orange (71). Used with 10c Yellow Green (68) and 2c Black (73), double perforations, tied by grids, matching "Highland Ill. Jun. 3" circular datestamp on orange cover to Switzerland, ms. "Paid 42", red "New York Paid 36 Jun. 5" transit datestamp, receiving backstamps, 30c s.e. at L., address slightly faded, still Fine	$ 200
608		30c Orange (71). Used with 10c Green, 5c Brown (68, 76), tied by circle of wedges cancels and indistinct circular datestamp on cover to Lisbon, Portugal, red "Detroit Am. Pkt. Paid 24 Apr. 23" credit datestamp, 1866 London transit, bold "80" hs also ties stamps, receiving backstamp, 10c s.e. at L., cover slightly reduced at L. and opened at B., Very Fine and rare Detroit exchange office usage	$ 1,900
609		30c Orange (71). Used with 10c Green (68) and 5c Brown (76), tied by grids on blue cover to Shanghai, China, red "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid Apr. 17" datestamp, two clear strikes of "Insuffy. Stamped/Via Marseilles" handstamp, Hong Kong and receiving backstamps, some overall soiling, 30c stamp defective, still an unusual usage	$ 700
610		2c Black (73). Used with 1c Blue, Ty. V (24) and tied by targets on cover to West Norfolk Conn., matching "New Haven Con. Mar. 31" double-circle datestamp, 1c stamp marked "Old Style" and cover marked with "Due 2" hs, pencil docketing on back reads "Mch, 1864", few faint toned spots, 1c small piece out at B., still Very Fine and extremely rare, the sender attempted to use the 1c stamp almost three years after demonetization, the postmaster at New Haven recognized this and marked the stamp "Old Style"	$ 1,000
611		2c Black (73). Used with 1c Blue (63), tied by bold strike of negative Star of David fancy cancel on cover to Southbury Mass., matching "New-Haven Ct. Sep. 14" double-circle datestamp, barely reduced at L. and faint edge toning, otherwise Very Fine	$ 240
612		2c Black (73). Used with 1c Blue (63), unusual six-spoke cancels, matching "Haddam Ct." circular datestamp on cover to Waterbury Conn., stamps affected from placement at edge of cover, still appears fresh and Very Fine	$ 140
614		2c Black (73). Used with 1c Blue, 3c Rose, 5c Brown and 10c Yellow Green (63, 65 pair, 76, 68), cancelled or tied by bold strikes of negative Star of David fancy cancels on small cover to Liverpool, England, red "New-Haven Ct. Sep. 18" double-circle datestamp, red "N. York Amer. Pkt. Paid 19" credit datestamp, 1865 receiving backstamp, few stamps (incl. Black Jack) affected from placement at edge of cover, otherwise Very Fine, a colorful and rare usage (Image)	$ 9,000
615		2c Black, 24c Gray Lilac (73, 78a). 24c pair with s.e., used with 2c, all with perfs in, tied by cogwheel cancels and "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 8" double-circle datestamp on 1866 buff cover originating in Hawaii and addressed to London, England, red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Jan. 22" circular datestamp, red New York credit circular datestamp and red London receiving circular datestamp, backflap missing and minor wrinkles and wear A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE BLACK JACK STAMP TO PAY SHIP FEE ON A TRANS-OCEANIC COVER FROM HAWAII TO ENGLAND VIA SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK The double rate U.S. postage to England was prepaid with the 24c pair, and the Black Jack stamp prepaid the 2c ship captain's fee. Hawaiian postage was paid in coin at the Honolulu post office. Very few covers are known showing use of the Black Jack stamp from Hawaii. (Image)	$ 15,500
619		2c Black (73). Used with 3c Rose and 10c Green (65, 68), tied by segmented cork cancels on embossed corner card cover to Bavaria, red "N. York Paid Hamb. Pkt. 12 Jan. 9" circular datestamp also ties stamps, 1864 receiving oval backstamp, 10c single nibbed perf at R., otherwise fresh and Very Fine, with 1987 Diena certificate	$ 270
620		2c Black (73). Used with two pairs of 10c Yellow Green (68) and 3c Rose (65), cancelled by Jul. 6, 1865 ms. pmk. and indistinct circular datestamp on yellow cover to Macao, China, red "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid Jul. 12" circular datestamp, London transit, red "40" credit hs, one 10c stamp torn, few stamps affected from placement at edge of cover, still Fine and attractive franking to Macao (Image)	$ 1,900
621		5c Brown (76). Horizontal strip of three, tied by bold strikes of negative Star of David fancy cancels, also tied by red "New-Haven Ct. Sep. 2" double-circle datestamp on 1864 yellow cover to Berlin, Germany, red "N. York Paid Hamb. Pkt. 12 Sep. 3" circular datestamp, transit backstamps, small "Franco" also ties strip, light edge wear barely affects strip, otherwise Very Fine and attractive usage	$ 300
622		15c Black (77). Tied by circle of wedges, also tied by "Phila. Pa. Sep. 19" circular datestamp on corner card cover to New Haven Conn., cover shows some edge wear, still Fine-Very Fine and rare usage paying 5-times 3c rate	$ 160
623		24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Used with 1c Blue (63) and 10c Green (68), tied by cork cancels on yellow cover to St. Petersburg, Russia, matching "Gorham Me. Jul. 18" circular datestamp, red "New York Am. Pkt." transit datestamp, 10c also tied by blue boxed "Aachen Franco" hs, 1c also tied by red "14" credit hs, fresh and Very Fine, ex Gibson (Image)	$ 1,800
624		24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Used with 1c Blue (63) and two 10c Yellow Green (68), tied by "Newport R.I. Dec. 4, 1866" circular datestamps on cover to Paris, France, red "Boston Br. Pkt. Paid 5 Dec." circular datestamp, small boxed "P.D." also ties 1c stamp, red "45" credit hs, receiving backstamp, slightly reduced at T., 1c and 24c barely affected from placement at edge of cover, appears Fine-Very Fine	$ 375
625		24c Gray (78b). Used with 10c Green, F. Grill (96), tied by indistinct grid and Nov. circular datestamp on small cover to Peru, probably 1868 usage, forwarded within Peru, red "24" credit hs, slightly reduced at R., central toned spot from wax seal, Fine usage paying the 34c rate (effective Nov. 1867) via American Packet, then British Mail via Panama	$ 150
626		2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Centered to T.R., tied by red cork cancel with matching New York circular datestamp on local cover, Davenport, Mason & Co.'s Express label in black on orange on reverse, Very Fine, evidently bootlegged into New York City by a package express company, ex Allen, with 1998 P.F. certificate	$ 650
627		2c Black, F. Grill (93). Used with two 5c Brown (76), tied slightly overlapping by hs, matching "New Orleans La. Sep. 8" circular datestamp also ties 2c on blue 1868 folded cover to Liverpool, England, red New York Paid All circular datestamp, Liverpool receiving datestamp also ties stamps, file fold clear of stamps, Fine	$ 130
628		10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Tied by hs, matching "San Francisco Cal. Jul. 21" circular datestamp on cover to Providence R.I., well-struck "China and Japan Steam Service" oval handstamps, ms. "Via California", slightly reduced at L., some edge wear and toning, otherwise Fine and rare, Very Fine strike of the China and Japan Steam Service marking	$ 750
629		10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Centered to R., few short perfs, cancelled by rosette, matching "Buffalo N.Y. Oct. 13" circular datestamp on cover to Belgium, bold "Insufficiently Paid" straightline and by black "New York Br. Transit Oct. 14" datestamp, also red "New York Paid All Direct Oct. 14" circular datestamp, magenta ms. "6", Fine and unusual usage underpaying the 15c rate	$ 200
630		10c Green, F. Grill (96). Tied by "Worchester & Nashua R.R. Feb. 27" route agent's circular datestamp on cover addressed to Panama, New Granada, 1869 docketing at L., few light toned spots, otherwise Fine and interesting usage	$ 290
631		10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Average centering, cancelled by cork, matching "N. York Steamship Dec. 23" circular datestamp on blue folded letter datelined at St. Lucia and addressed to New York City, blue James T. Abbott & Co. forwarder's hs, vertical file fold affects stamp (split in places), rare usage	$ 180
632		10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Horizontal pair, used with 3c Red, F. Grill (94) and tied by large grids on orange registered cover with pre-printed address to Philadelphia, matching "New-York Registered Dec. 30" datestamp, ms. registry no., fresh and Very Fine, unusual rate	$ 200
633		10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Two, used with 3c Red, F. Grill (94), cancelled by bold star fancy cancels, matching partial strike of "Medford Mass. Dec. 3" circular datestamp on double-rated registered cover to Boston, 1868 receiving hs, few toned spots, one 3c repair at T., still Fine and rare rating	$ 150

Postal History by Stamp Issue (1861-67 Issues):

Lot

Sym.

Lot Description

Realized

495

10c Dark Green, First Design (62B). Average centering, corner crease, tied by grid, matching "New-York 8 Nov." double-circle datestamp on illustrated cover for Coleman's California Line, advertising clipper ship sailings twice a month, to Alviso Cal., endorsed "p. overland mail", slightly reduced and small repair at L., some overall soiling, still Fine and attractive use of the 10c First Design

$ 525

496

10c Dark Green, First Design (62B). Rich color, tied by blue "Webster N.Y. Nov." circular datestamp on red and blue Waving Flag patriotic cover to Oakville, Canada West, 1861 receiving backstamp, cover repaired at T., still Fine and rare cross-border usage of the 10c First Design on a patriotic cover

$ 750

497

10c Dark Green, First Design (62B). Five, tied by grids and indistinct datestamps on legal-size cover to Toronto, Canada and forwarded to London, Canada, neat "Paid" and "30" in circle hs, red "Toronto Paid Oct. 17" circular datestamp 1861 receiving backstamp, one stamp missing small piece at T., other stamps with faults, file fold at L. and cover repaired, still Fine and rare usage of the 10c First Design, with 1991 P.F. certificate

$ 800

498

1c Blue on White entire, Envelope Essay (63-E). Bright and fresh, Very Fine and unusual essay

$ 1,100

499

1c Blue (63). Three, tied by "Strafford Vt. Jun. 29" datestamps on Leed's Patent envelope to South Harwick Vt., R. stamp affected by safety patent device (true to its purpose) and affixed to blue card for display, Very Fine and extremely rare usage (Image)

$ 1,600

501

1c Blue (63). Tied by "North Brookfield Mass." 1862 double-circle datestamp on beardless Lincoln campaign cover to local address, cover immaculate, stamp scissors-separated into perfs at T., still appears Extremely Fine, a very rare use of the 1c 1861 on a beardless Lincoln campaign cover -- most of these were used in 1860 -- with 1977 P.F. certificate (Image)

$ 1,600

502

1c Blue (63). Two, used with 3c Rose (65) and cancelled by light strikes of Pittsburgh datestamps on Civilian flag-of-truce cover to Sussex C.H. Va., neat blue "5" hs, matching "Norfolk Va. Dec. 9" double-circle datestamp, ms. "Exd. Ebie Neary", cover with spindle hole, stamps with faults, still Very Fine and rare censored civilian flag-of-truce cover, with 1983 P.F. certificate (Image)

$ 1,300

503

1c Blue (63). Horizontal pair and single, tied by "Washington D.C. Jan. 6" datestamps on orange cover to Baltimore, red censor's handstamp and signed, cover slightly reduced at T., two stamps slightly affected from placement at edge of cover, Very Fine appearing usage from Old Capitol Prison

$ 1,000

504

1c Blue, 3c Rose (63, 65). Two 3c, cancelled or tied by targets, matching "New-York Jun. 5" double-circle datestamp on cover addressed to "U.S. Steamer Patroon, St. John's River Flo., South Atlantic Blockading Squadron", ms. sender's instructions "please forward if gone elsewhere", slightly reduced at R. and edge tear, 1c stamp missing B.R. corner (prior to usage), Very Fine and rare usage

$ 525

505

1c Blue (63). Vertical pair, used with 1c Blue, Ty. V (24), tied by "Springfield Mo. Feb. 28, 1862" double-circle datestamp on orange cover to Wabashtown Ind., slightly reduced at L., stamps scissors-separated into perfs and slightly affected from placement at edge of cover, still Very Fine, an illegal use of the old 1c stamp with the new 1861 Issue

$ 100

506

1c Blue (63). Pos. 1R with margins at L. and T., interesting misperforation caused from foldover of selvage (B.L. perforated into stamp), tied by target, matching "Brandon Vt. Nov. 15" circular datestamp on small locally addressed cover, Very Fine and unusual freak usage (Image)

$ 625

507

1c Blue (63). The famous "skinny" stamp, double vertical perforation and separated at both sides along the inner perfs, resulting in an extremely narrow stamp, tied by targets on immaculate orange cover to Pottsville Pa., docketing at L., Extremely Fine and choice (Image)

$ 375

508

1c Blue (63). Well-centered, used with 3c Rose (65), s.e. at L., tied by grids and "Philadelphia Pa. Mar. 25, 1862" circular datestamp on yellow cover with ice company's red illustrated corner card, to Titusville N.J., small edge tear, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive cover (Image)

$ 1,900

509

1c Blue (63). Tied by octagonal Philadelphia carrier datestamp on Life Insurance company's blue corner card cover addressed locally, stamp torn and repaired, still appears Fine, despite the defect in the stamp this is still an attractive cover (Image)

$ 1,500

510

1c Blue (63). Tied by "Washington D.C. Free" hs on red and blue Waving Flag patriotic cover to North Attleboro Mass., ends removed for use as a wrapper, opened for display, few creases and stamp with few nibbed perfs, still appears Very Fine

$ 170

511

1c Blue (63). Vertical strip of three, tied by unusual grid, matching "Kirkville Ms. Jan. 20" circular datestamp on blue and white Eagle, Flag & Globe patriotic cover to Indiana, some toning and edge wear, B. stamp nibbed perf, still appears Very Fine, center stamp is an Extremely Fine Gem

$ 105

512

1c Blue (63). Well-centered, tied by "24" handstamp on wrapper to Media Pa. no originating town datestamp, Extremely Fine and unusual

$ 290

513

1c Blue (63). Tied by "New York Jul. 21" circular datestamp on cover to Mystic, Conn., paying unsealed circular rate, forwarded to Hartford, sealed at Mystic and 3c Rose (65) applied and tied by "Mystic Ct. Jul. 28" circular datestamp, slightly reduced at R., 1c stamp light creases, otherwise Very Fine and unusual usage

$ 130

514

1c Blue, 3c Rose (63, 65). Horizontal pair and single of 3c, all tied by well-struck grids, matching "Ann Arbor Mich. Feb. 25, 1863" circular datestamp on orange cover to California, fresh and Very Fine, the 1c stamp is Extremely Fine

$ 220

515

1c Blue (63). Horizontal strip of three, cancelled by three neat strikes of Star of David fancy cancel on cover to New Canaan Ct., matching "New-Haven Ct. Aug. 12" double-circle datestamp, fresh and Very Fine

$ 350

516

1c Blue (63). B. margin Plate No. 27 imprint single, centered to T.L., used with 2c Black (73), tied by targets, matching "Saint Albans Vt. Feb. 27, 1864" double-circle datestamp on cover used within Vermont, slightly reduced at R. and few toned spots, otherwise Fine, rare usage of a plate no. single

$ 900

517

1c Blue (63). Two covers, each combination frankings with Revenue stamps: first bears single No. 63 with perforated 2c Express from St. Louis Mo. to Roxbury Mass. and marked "Due 4", second bears single No. 63 with two perforated 1c Telegraph from Ill. to Me., marked "Due 6", few faults, an interesting pair of covers

$ 675

518

1c Blue (63). Used with three 3c Rose (65), tied by blue grids and "Cincinnati O. Aug. 23" double-circle datestamp on 1862 yellow Oil Vitrol Works corner card cover to Oil Springs, Canada West, transit and receiving backstamps, slightly reduced at R., couple faint toned spots, Very Fine and attractive cover

$ 105

519

3c Pink (64). Used with 1c Blue (63), two singles, tied by grids and "New-York Sep. 30" circular datestamps on 1861 folded cover to Halifax, Nova Scotia, neat "5" pence due marking, light strike of blue oval forwarder's hs on back, one 1c stamp small tear, appears Very Fine

$ 150

520

1c Blue (63). Bright color, tied by "New York 3 Jun. 9" debit datestamp on small cover to Paris, France, neat "8" decimes due marking, Very Fine and unusual usage, the 1c appears to have prepaid the carrier fee

$ 290

521

1c Blue (63). Ten, tied by circle of wedges, matching "Burlington Vt. May 24" circular datestamp on cover to Knowlton, Canada East, St. John's 1867 transit datestamp, few stamps defective, still an attractive franking (Image)

$ 900

522

24c Red Lilac (70). Cut into at B. prior to use, used with 1c Blue (63), both tied by grids on cover to Liverpool, England, 24c also tied by "New York Am. Pkt. 8 Jan. 3" circular datestamp, 1c also tied by 1863 London transit, fresh and Fine

$ 220

523

24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Used with vertical strip of 1c Blue (63), cancelled or tied by handstamps on 3c Pink entire to Dunkirk, France, matching "Sing Sing N.Y. Sep. 11" circular datestamp, New York credit datestamp, 24c stamp also tied by red boxed "P.D." hs, receiving backstamp, slightly reduced at B. from opening, otherwise Fine

$ 300

524

24c Lilac (78. Well-centered, used with 1c Blue (63) and 3c Rose (65), tied on 1863 folded letter to Venice, Italy, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 7 Paid Aug. 25" circular datestamp, internal scotch tape mend shows thru at L., part of address crossed out, some overall wear, still Very Fine

$ 190

525

24c Red Lilac (70). Used with 1c Blue (63) and vertical pair of 3c Rose (65), bright color, tied by circle of wedges cancels on cover to Paris, France, red "New York Paid 12 Jun. 20" circular datestamp, small boxed "P.D." and French transits, receiving backstamp, 3c stamps affected from placement at edge of cover, Very Fine

$ 270

526

10c Yellow Green (68). Horizontal pair, used with 1c Blue (63), tied by grids on 1862 folded letter to Genoa, Italy, red "New York Paid 18 Nov. 25" credit datestamp also ties pair as does boxed "P.D." hs, red French transit also ties 1c, receiving backstamp, faint horizontal file fold clear of stamps, fresh and Very Fine

$ 115

527

24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Used with 1c Blue (63) and 3c Rose (65), tied by blue grids, matching "Cincinnati O. Jan. 3" double-circle datestamps on cover to Prussia, red New York credit datestamp, blue boxed Aachen transit, receiving backstamp, cover significantly toned, still Very Fine usage

$ 230

528

24c Red Lilac (70). Used with 1c Blue (63) and 3c Rose (65), tied by grids on blue folded cover to Frankfurt, Germany, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 7 Paid Sep. 24" circular datestamp and red Aachen transit, 1c and 3c stamps placed over edge of cover (refolded for display), appears Very Fine

$ 230

529

10c Yellow Green (68). Two, one natural s.e. at L., used with 1c Blue (63), tied on blue 1864 folded letter to Switzerland, red "New York Paid 18 Nov. 16" circular datestamp, small boxed "P.D." also ties one 10c, transit and receiving backstamps, fresh and Fine

$ 105

530

1c 1861 Issue -- Cancellations. 10 covers, most with three 1c stamps, interesting cancels incl. four different Stars, "L" of Lockport N.Y., few better geometrics, few faults, many appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting group

$ 550

531

1c 1861 Issue -- Patent Cancels. Seven covers, nice range of cities incl. Philadelphia, New York, Buffalo, Albany, few faults, most appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting group

$ 260

532

1c 1861 Issue -- Advertising Covers. 12 covers, range of frankings incl. singles, pairs, three, one with Black Jack (73), various advertising designs incl. eight illustrated such as Insurance, Brewing, State of Maine illustrated (2), one is mourning cover, few faults, most appear Fine-Very Fine

$ 1,250

533

1c 1861 Issue -- Auxiliary Postal Markings, Carriers & Locals. 13 covers, incl. one with three singles used with Blood's stamp, other usages incl. several with different Carrier cancels incl. two on patriotics, one with Advertised hs, few faults, many appear Fine-Very Fine

$ 650

534

1c 1861-68 Issue -- Valentine Usages of 1c Blue. Four covers (one with enclosure -- cover bearing 1c F. Grill), few different cancels incl. one with "Free", few faults, all appear Fine-Very Fine

$ 115

535

1c 1861-68 Issue -- Circular Rate Usages. Nine items, various usages incl. affixed to various circulars, unsealed envelopes, also few with pairs paying revised rate as of March 3, 1863, few faults, most appear Fine-Very Fine

$ 550

536

1c 1861 Issue -- Patriotic Covers. 26 covers, range of frankings incl. single, pairs and strips of three, also two carrier usages with 3c Rose (65), diverse group of designs and usages, some faults, many are Fine-Very Fine, an interesting group

$ 1,700

537

1c 1861 Issue -- Foreign Usages. Six covers: incl. three to Canada (one with Albany N.Y. patent cancel), one to Prussia, one to Italy and one to Amsterdam, four are combination frankings, range of markings, each has fault (some minor), most appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting group

$ 1,050

538

Balance of the C. W. Christian 1c 1861-68 Issue Cover Collection. 38 covers, many interesting usages incl. few territorial, Short Paid, one railroad usage, several combination covers incl. few with Black Jacks, various rates, cancels, some grilled issues, few faults, many appear Fine-Very Fine, an interesting group

$ 2,400

539

3c Pink (64). Tied by "Kanawha C.H. Va. Oct. 16" circular datestamp on red Jefferson Davis War Horse patriotic cover to Ohio, used with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26), B. row, which is similarly cancelled and tied by address, 1861 docketing on back, the No. 64 slightly affected from placement at edge, cover shows some wear, Fine and rare use of the old and the new issues (the old not paying any postage) (Image)

$ 575

540

3c Pink (64). Tied by "Washington D.C. Jan. 14, 1862" circular datestamp on overall red and red Union patriotic cover to Queechy Vt., barely reduced at L., some overall wear, stamp has small tear at T.L., Very Fine appearance, with 1995 P.F. certificate (Image)

$ 125

541

3c Pink (64). Tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Oct. 10" rimless datestamp on red and blue 4th Wisconsin Volunteers patriotic cover to Chilton Wis., barely reduced at R., some edge wear, Very Fine appearance

$ 375

542

3c Pink (64). Tied by target, matching "Painesville O. Oct. 1, 1861" double-circle datestamp on red and blue Union and Constitution patriotic cover to Camp Dennison O., reduced at R. and some overall wear, Fine

$ 125

543

3c Pink (64). Bright shade, cancelled by blue target on orange Constitution and Union patriotic cover to Buchanan N.Y., matching "Rockford Ill. Sep. 9, 1861" double-circle datestamp, reduced at R., Very Fine

$ 125

544

3c Pink (64). Tied by grid and "Cleveland O. Nov. 21, 1861" circular datestamp on red and blue Wade & Hutchins Cavalry patriotic cover to Elyria O., stamp with small tear in T. margin, slightly reduced at L. not affceting design, otherwise Very Fine, with 1965 P.F. certificate

$ 125

545

3c Pink (64). Tied by red New York Carrier datestamp on locally addressed cover, light strike of "U.S. Mail/11 A.M./Delivery" hs, Fine and rare, with 1991 P.F. certificate

$ 150

546

3c Pink (64). S.e. at L., tied by blue grid and placed on top of 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26), on small cover to New York City, matching "Louisville Ky. Aug. 28" double-circle datestamp, cover slightly reduced at T., Very Fine and unusual usage, with 1979 P.F. certificate

$ 150

547

3c Pink (64). Two, used with two 10c Yellow Green (68), cancelled by grids on cover to London, England, matching "Florence Pa." rimless datestamp with date in ms., one 3c stamp also tied by red "3" credit hs, some overall wear, Fine-Very Fine and attractive usage

$ 200

548

3c Pink (64). Vertical pair, well-centered, tied by blue grids on orange legal-size cover to Winapac Ind., matching "Chicago Ills. Sep. 6" double-circle datestamp, docketing at B.L. reads "Via Chicago & Cincinnati Air Line R.R.", reduced at L., some overall wear, T. stamp repair at T.L. corner, Very Fine appearance, signed Brookman, with 1966 P.F. certificate

$ 200

549

3c Pink (64). Three covers: first used from Nebraska Terr. to Iowa, second from Va. to N.J,, last from New York to Philadelphia, few faults incl. some oxidation, all appear Fine-Very Fine, two with P.F. certificates

$ 210

550

3c Pink, Rose (64-65). Twelve, each on separate cover, eleven on patriotics, range of designs, markings and destinations, mostly No. 64 with certificates, one highlight is a No. 65 tied by a green "prison bars" fancy cancel from Columbus O., mixed condition, few appear Fine-Very Fine, eight with certificates

$ 1,150

551

3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Incredibly vivid color in the unmistakable Pigeon Blood Pink shade, remarkably well-centered, tied by Ohio town datestamp on violet "Death to Traitors" Patriotic cover to Cincinnati O., cover barely reduced at right

EXTREMELY FINE GEM STAMP AND COVER. AN OUTSTANDING AND BEAUTIFUL USAGE OF THE RARE 1861 PIGEON BLOOD PINK ON A PATRIOTIC COVER. ONE OF THE FINEST AND MOST ATTRACTIVE USAGES OF THIS STAMP ON A PATRIOTIC THAT EXISTS.

Ex Newbury and Baker. With 1989 and 1999 P.F. certificates (Image)

$ 6,500

552

3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Bright shade, well-centered, tied by "Kalamazoo Mich Nov. 6, 1861" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to Skaneatles N.Y., cover barely reduced at L.

FRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE PIGEON BLOOD PINK ON COVER.

With 1968 P.F. certificate (Image)

$ 4,250

553

3c Rose (65). Bright and fresh color, tied by target, matching "New Haven Con. Mar. 24" double-circle datestamp on overall illustrated bank safe manufacturer's advertising cover to Portland Conn., additional design of open safe on back, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful cover with a humorous caricature of safe crackers (Image)

$ 3,250

554

3c Rose (65). Bright shade, tied by perfectly struck negative star fancy cancel, matching "New Haven Ct. Jul. 28" double-circle datestamp on Blue & Red Marble Works illustrated cover to Seymour Conn., barely reduced at R., stamp centered to B.L., Extremely Fine and colorful usage of the fancy cancel

$ 230

555

3c Rose (65). Well-centered, tied by segmented cork, matching "Eugene City O.T. Nov. 14" circular datestamp on Herald of Reform magazine advertising cover to Washington D.C., Extremely Fine and choice

$ 475

556

3c Rose (65). Tied by circle of diamonds fancy cancel, matching "Notre Dame Ind. Jun. 26" double-circle datestamp on Notre Dame University purple all-over illustrated cover to Detroit Mich., small tear at B. of cover and stamp with pulled perf, otherwise fresh and Very Fine

$ 375

557

3c Rose (65). Tied by large Leaf cancel, matching "Brooklyn N.Y. Mar. 11, 1863" double-circle datestamp on olive all-over design for Nassau Water Department, military address "U.S. Gun Boat 'Pembina', Gulf Blockading Squadron, New Orleans or Mobile", trivial edge wear, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive and rare usage

$ 360

558

3c Rose (65). Deep rich color, incredibly well-centered, cancelled by perfect strike of "Paid" cancel on red and blue Waving Flag patriotic cover to Brooklyn, matching "Canajoharie N.Y. Sep. 8" circular datestamp, backflap with tear from opening not apparent from front, Extremely Fine Gem stamp and cover

$ 240

559

3c Rose (65). Five singles, each cancelled or tied by negative Star of David fancy cancels on cover to Paris, France, red "New-Haven Ct. Feb. 23" double-circle datestamp, small boxed "P.D." also ties two stamps, one stamp s.e., one affected from placement at edge of cover, a Very Fine and attractive usage

$ 325

560

3c Rose (65). Block of ten, strip of five and a single, cancelled or tied by ms. on orange cover to London, England, New York transit, red "London Paid 9 JA 1869" datestamp, faults, almost Fine appearance, rare franking to make up quadruple rate

$ 125

561

3c Rose, 10c Brown (65, 150). Two folded letters, one with No. 65 (pair), other with No. 150, both originating in Callao, Peru to New York City, Peruvian stamps removed, former has L. stamp with ms. cancel and R. stamp uncancelled, "Callao" in dotted oval, Panama transit, latter with pen cancel, "12" hs crossed out with ms. "14", Panama transit, stamp with small tear, otherwise Fine-Very Fine

$ 110

562

5c Buff, 10c Dark Green (67, 68). Tied by Star fancy cancels, matching "Kankakee Depot Ill. Oct. 3, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to Paris, France, red New York credit datestamp, French transits and receiving backstamp, missing part of backflap, some toning affects stamps, still Fine and interesting usage

$ 260

563

5c Buff, 10c Green (67, 68). Cancelled by red grids, 10c tied by "Northfield Vt. Jul. 10" circular datestamp on 1862 cover to Paris, France, red "New York Paid 6 Jun. 11" credit datestamp, small boxed "P.D." and French transit, missing T. flap, 10c small toned spot, otherwise Very Fine and attractive usage

$ 450

564

5c Buff, 10c Green (67, 68). Slightly overlapping and tied by red grids, matching "New York Paid 12 Nov. 12" credit datestamp on blue 1861 folded cover to Lyon, France, endorsed "Pr. British Mail", red boxed "P.D." hs and French transit, receiving backstamp, fresh and Very Fine

$ 250

565

10c Yellow Green (68). Vertical strip of three, used with 3c Rose (65) vertical pair, and two singles of 1c Blue (63), tied by grids, matching "San Francisco Cal. Apr. 21, 1865" double-circle datestamp on cover from Hawaii to Switzerland and forwarded within Switzerland, large red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Apr. 3" datestamp also ties 10c strip, red "12" credit hs, blue boxed "Aachen Franco" hs, range of backstamps (five total), one 1c stamp creased prior to use, top 3c stamp affected by file fold

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE USAGE FROM HAWAII TO SWITZERLAND.

During this period, the rate from Hawaii to the United States was 5c (3c plus 2c ship fee), and from the United States to Switzerland via Prussian Closed Mail the rate was 33c. The 5c Hawaiian postage was paid in cash, and the 38c franking prepays the U.S. domestic and foreign-mail rates. (Image)

$ 7,000

566

10c Yellow Green (68). Horizontal pair, tied by unusual geometric cancels, matching "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 24" circular datestamp, stamps also tied by red "China and Japan Steam Service" oval handstamp on cover to South Hadley Mass., large "PAID [ALL?]" straightline handstamp -- an unusual woodcut marking possibly applied in San Francisco -- some slight edge wear, 10c pair has minor faults along top, otherwise Very Fine, rare usage (Image)

$ 800

567

10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by "Sacramento City Cal. Dec. 5" circular datestamp on illustrated railroad propaganda cover to Philadelphia

VERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING USE OF THIS TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD PROPAGANDA DESIGN -- RARELY SEEN WITH ANY OF THE 1861 ISSUES. ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT.

Ex Emerson. With 1988 P.F. certificate (Image)

$ 4,250

568

10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by circle of squares on cover to San Francisco and forwarded by express to Washington Territory, red "Chelsea Mass. Nov. 17" circular datestamp with matching "Paid 10" hs, blue oval "Collect 50cts" hs, stamp with light toning at B., small cover tear at T. and minor edge wear, otherwise Very Fine and unusual usage (Image)

$ 800

569

10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by large blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. S. Frco. 2 May" double-circle datestamp on cover to Boston, matching oval "Paid" hs, red May 26 receiving double-circle datestamp, endorsed "Via Panama", cover repaired at R., otherwise Fine, with P.F. certificate (Image)

$ 90

570

10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by Star fancy cancel, matching "Virginia City N.T. Oct. 26, 1862" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Albany Ill., slightly reduced at R., stamp with tiny tear at B., still Fine and scarce usage from Nevada Territory

$ 125

571

10c Yellow Green (68). Well-centered, tied by "Steam Ship" two-line hs on orange cover to Nantucket Mass., endorsed "Per North Star, also neat "Due 10" hs, slightly reduced at R., Very Fine

$ 170

573

10c Yellow Green (68). Cancelled by target, matching "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 13, 1865" double-circle datestamp on cover to London, Canada West, red "U.S. 10cts Paid" oval hs, blue oval "Post Office/Paid/Victoria Vancouver Island" hs, missing T. flap, part of two backstamps, Very Fine

$ 400

574

10c Yellow Green (68). S.e. at L., tied by cogwheel, matching "San Francisco Cal. Mar. 13" double-circle datestamp on buff cover originating in Vancouver Island, to Gardiner Me., neat blue "Post Office Paid, Victoria Vancouver Island" oval hs, slightly reduced at L., Fine, the V.I. fee was probably pre-paid in cash

$ 375

575

10c Yellow Green (68). S.e. at L., tied by well-struck intricate New York Foreign Mail Star cancel, matching "New-York Sep. 6" double-circle datestamp on cover to New Carlisle, Canada East, 1864 transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine strike of this NYFM cancel

$ 550

576

10c Yellow Green (68). Well-centered, cancelled by grid, matching "Laporte Ind. Mar. 6, 1862" double-circle datestamp on newspaper publisher's illustrated corner card cover to Pictou, Nova Scotia, red "U.S. 10cts. Paid" oval hs, transit and receiving backstamps, some overall wear, still appears Very Fine

$ 350

577

10c Yellow Green (68). Horizontal pair, tied by cork cancels, matching "New-Haven Ct. Oct. 10" double-circle datestamp on cover to Panama, barely reduced at R. and faint band of cover toning, still Very Fine

$ 180

578

10c Yellow Green (68). Two singles, cancelled by targets on cover with red bootmaker's corner card to Guatemala, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Jan. 18" circular datestamp, "4" reales due marking, barely reduced at R., Very Fine and attractive usage ex Toaspern

$ 1,100

579

10c Yellow Green (68). Tied by small cork, matching "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 4" circular datestamp on 1869 folded cover to Yokohama, Japan, endorsed "p Pacific Mail Str.", fresh and Very Fine, scarce usage, ex Dos Passos (Image)

$ 1,700

580

10c Dark Green (68). Intense early shade, centered to T., tied by target on cover to U.S. Consul in Swatow, China, matching "Stratham N.H. Mar. 29" circular datestamp and endorsed "via California", red "New York Paid All Apr. 10" circular datestamp, 1869 Hong Kong and receiving backstamps, Very Fine and extremely scarce usage sent by closed mail via California

$ 700

581

10c Yellow Green (68). Four singles, tied by bold strikes of circle of wedges cancels on blue folded cover to Switzerland, small 1865 N.Y. company hs at B.L., red "New York Paid 36 Dec. 27" credit datestamp, red boxed "P.D." also ties stamps, transit and receiving backstamps, some toning and bleaching of cover and stamps, still an interesting usage

$ 325

582

10c Yellow Green (68). Used with two 1c Blue (63) and four 3c Rose (65), tied by "Jamaica Plain Ms. Aug. 19, 1862" double-circle datestamp on tissue cover to London, England and forwarded to Paris, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 19 Paid Aug. 20" credit datestamp, French transit and receiving backstamp, trivial edge wear, Very Fine and colorful franking for the 24c rate to England via British Mails

$ 425

585

10c Yellow Green (68). Two covers representing single and double rates to France, first also bears 5c Red Brown (75), warm shade, with "Lancaster Pa. Jan. 3, 1865" double-circle datestamp on cover to Paris, second bears two 10c and two 5c Brown (76) with "Norwich Con. Jan. 2, 1866" double-circle datestamp to Paris, few small faults, both appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting pair of covers

$ 325

586

10c Yellow Green (68). Used with 5c Brown (76), each cancelled by partly-clear strike of Union Soldier's Head fancy cancel on yellow cover to Hungary, endorsed "Via Bremen by Steamer 'Hansa'", light strike of red "N. York Bremen Pkt. Paid 12 Apr. 21" credit datestamp, blue Bremen transit, receiving backstamp, few small filing holes far from stamps, Fine, a very rare usage of the Union Soldier fancy cancel on a cover to Hungary

$ 525

587

10c Yellow Green (68). Used with two 3c Rose (65) and 5c Brown (76), tied by targets and "New Orleans La. May 20, 1865" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover to Genoa, Italy, French transit and large boxed "P.D." also ties stamps, receiving backstamp, Fine and attractive three-color franking

$ 270

588

10c Yellow Green (68). Horizontal strip of three and single, used with 3c Rose (65), tied by targets, matching "San Francisco Nov. 18, 1865" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Chiavari, Italy, red "New York Paid 24 Dec. 16" credit datestamp, French transits, receiving backstamp, one 10c stamp pulled perfs at B., R. 10c stamp torn at T.R., still Fine and very unusual franking

$ 200

589

10c Yellow Green (68). Vertical pair and single, used with 3c Rose (65), tied by grids, matching "Delavan Wis. 3 Paid Apr. 7" circular datestamp on 1864 cover to Bijnour, India, red New York and London transits, transit and receiving backstamps, Fine usage paying the 33c British Mail rate via Southampton

$ 475

590

10c 1861 Issue -- Fiscal Usages. Eight items, incl. two separate Bank Checks with 10c used in combination with Revenue stamps, one used on handwritten promisory note, few off-cover, also incl. few Postage Currency items, some faults, most appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting group

$ 200

591

10c 1861 Issue -- Patriotic Covers. 14 covers and one cover front only, the latter used with 5c Buff (67) to France, few other better usages incl. few to California, five to Canada, one to England, range of designs and markings, some faults, many appear Fine-Very Fine, an interesting group

$ 1,600

592

10c 1861-68 Issue -- Covers to British North America. 30 covers, wonderful range incl. mourning (1), advertising (5), few better combinations incl. cover with 10c, 3c and two 1c cancelled by fancy Downieville Star to Canada West, various destinations incl. Nova Scotia, Canada East and West, New Brunswick, wide range of origins and markings, some faults, many are Fine-Very Fine, an interesting group of cross-border mails

$ 1,700

593

10c 1861 Issue -- Covers to Central and South America, Caribbean. 13 covers, range of destinations incl. Bahamas, Cuba, Mexico, Panama, Brazil, Guatemala, Chile and Argentina, also one incoming, mostly single frankings but also incl. two three-color, mixed condition, few appear Fine-Very Fine, interesting and diverse group

$ 2,200

594

10c 1861 Issue -- Covers to France. Nine covers, interesting range of usages incl. three mourning covers, several combination frankings, one with Buffalo N.Y. patent cancel, two with strips of three, some faults, many appear Fine-Very Fine

$ 900

595

10c 1861-68 Issue -- Covers to Germany. 12 covers, incl. three used in combination with 5c Brown (76), also one marked Insufficiently Paid, few single usages, one with eleven stamps wrapped around edges of cover from San Francisco to Baden, few Grilled usages, one from N.M. Terr. (missing stamp), some faults, some are Fine-Very Fine

$ 900

596

10c 1861-68 Issue -- Covers to Europe. 12 covers, destinations incl. England (3, one from San Francisco), Switzerland (3), Spain (3) and Italy (3), range of frankings, some faults, some appear Fine-Very Fine

$ 1,700

597

Balance of the C.W. Christian 10c 1861-68 Issue Cover Collection. 27 covers, diverse usages incl. some from California, few forwarded, two to Hawaii, few Territorial, also railroad and steamship usages, wide range of town markings, some faults, many are Fine-Very Fine

$ 2,100

598

10c Yellow Green, 12c Black (68, 69). Tied by grids, matching "Brewster Mass. Mar. 20" circular datestamp on 1865 cover to Callao, Peru, bold "Panama Ap. 7, 1865" transit datestamp, red "12" credit hs, slightly reduced at R., Very Fine

$ 325

599

10c Yellow Green, 12c Black (68, 69). Horizontal strip of three of 12c, tied by "Mobile Ala. Jul. 2" datestamps on 3c Pink entire to Dublin, Ireland, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 38 Jul. 12" credit datestamp, some overall wear, still Fine and interesting quadruple-rate usage overpaying 48c rate by 1c

$ 500

600

24c Red Lilac (70). Used with 1c Blue (63) and horizontal pair of 10c Yellow Green (68), tied by grids on cover to Shanghai, China, red "N. York Am. Pkt. Paid Jul. 18" circular datestamp, 1863 London transit, magenta "24" ms. marking, Hong Kong and receiving backstamps, 10c pair placed slightly over edge of cover, Very Fine and attractive usage

$ 475

602

24c Pale Gray Violet, Thin Paper (70d). Extraordinarily well-centered, the richest color and most proof-like impression we have seen among examples of this shade, tied by bold "Due 3" straightline on shoe thread manufacturer's advertising cover to Scotland, matching "Andover Ms. Feb. 11, 1862" circular datestamp, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 19 Paid Feb. 11" circular datestamp, cover neatly repaired at top affecting only the datestamp, the 24c stamp is Extremely Fine and noteworthy for cancel as well as condition, with 1999 P.F. certificate (Image)

$ 2,800

603

30c Orange (71). Remarkably well-centered, tied by fancy rosette cancel, "Pottsville Pa. Apr. 11" circular datestamp on 1867 buff cover to France, "Poste Restante" address, red New York credit datestamp overstruck by "Short Paid" with "New-York Apr. 13" datestamp, red French transit and brownish due handstamp, blue crayon "30", receiving backstamps, Extremely Fine, ex Paliafito, Hill

$ 900

604

30c Orange (71). Rich color, perfs touch at right, tied by unusual circle of wedges, "Charleston S.C. Sep. 14" circular datestamp on ca. 1866 yellow cover to Hungary, red New York and blue Aachen transit, Very Fine, colorful and unusual destination

$ 950

605

30c Orange (71). Cancelled by perfectly struck negative Star of David fancy cancel on cover to Paris, France, red "New Haven Ct. Dec. 11" double-circle datestamp, New York and French transits, small boxed "P.D." hs, stamp with corner perf crease at T.L., otherwise Very Fine and attractive cover

$ 210

606

30c Orange (71). Used with two 3c Rose (65) and 10c Green (68), all three s.e., on one side, tied by bold strikes of Star in Circle fancy cancels, matching "Morris Ill. Jul. 7, 1862" circular datestamp on orange cover to Norway, range of transit markings, some overall wear, still Fine and rare usage franked to pay the 46c rate via French Mail

$ 2,600

607

30c Orange (71). Used with 10c Yellow Green (68) and 2c Black (73), double perforations, tied by grids, matching "Highland Ill. Jun. 3" circular datestamp on orange cover to Switzerland, ms. "Paid 42", red "New York Paid 36 Jun. 5" transit datestamp, receiving backstamps, 30c s.e. at L., address slightly faded, still Fine

$ 200

608

30c Orange (71). Used with 10c Green, 5c Brown (68, 76), tied by circle of wedges cancels and indistinct circular datestamp on cover to Lisbon, Portugal, red "Detroit Am. Pkt. Paid 24 Apr. 23" credit datestamp, 1866 London transit, bold "80" hs also ties stamps, receiving backstamp, 10c s.e. at L., cover slightly reduced at L. and opened at B., Very Fine and rare Detroit exchange office usage

$ 1,900

609

30c Orange (71). Used with 10c Green (68) and 5c Brown (76), tied by grids on blue cover to Shanghai, China, red "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid Apr. 17" datestamp, two clear strikes of "Insuffy. Stamped/Via Marseilles" handstamp, Hong Kong and receiving backstamps, some overall soiling, 30c stamp defective, still an unusual usage

$ 700

610

2c Black (73). Used with 1c Blue, Ty. V (24) and tied by targets on cover to West Norfolk Conn., matching "New Haven Con. Mar. 31" double-circle datestamp, 1c stamp marked "Old Style" and cover marked with "Due 2" hs, pencil docketing on back reads "Mch, 1864", few faint toned spots, 1c small piece out at B., still Very Fine and extremely rare, the sender attempted to use the 1c stamp almost three years after demonetization, the postmaster at New Haven recognized this and marked the stamp "Old Style"

$ 1,000

611

2c Black (73). Used with 1c Blue (63), tied by bold strike of negative Star of David fancy cancel on cover to Southbury Mass., matching "New-Haven Ct. Sep. 14" double-circle datestamp, barely reduced at L. and faint edge toning, otherwise Very Fine

$ 240

612

2c Black (73). Used with 1c Blue (63), unusual six-spoke cancels, matching "Haddam Ct." circular datestamp on cover to Waterbury Conn., stamps affected from placement at edge of cover, still appears fresh and Very Fine

$ 140

614

2c Black (73). Used with 1c Blue, 3c Rose, 5c Brown and 10c Yellow Green (63, 65 pair, 76, 68), cancelled or tied by bold strikes of negative Star of David fancy cancels on small cover to Liverpool, England, red "New-Haven Ct. Sep. 18" double-circle datestamp, red "N. York Amer. Pkt. Paid 19" credit datestamp, 1865 receiving backstamp, few stamps (incl. Black Jack) affected from placement at edge of cover, otherwise Very Fine, a colorful and rare usage (Image)

$ 9,000

615

2c Black, 24c Gray Lilac (73, 78a). 24c pair with s.e., used with 2c, all with perfs in, tied by cogwheel cancels and "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 8" double-circle datestamp on 1866 buff cover originating in Hawaii and addressed to London, England, red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Jan. 22" circular datestamp, red New York credit circular datestamp and red London receiving circular datestamp, backflap missing and minor wrinkles and wear

A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE BLACK JACK STAMP TO PAY SHIP FEE ON A TRANS-OCEANIC COVER FROM HAWAII TO ENGLAND VIA SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK

The double rate U.S. postage to England was prepaid with the 24c pair, and the Black Jack stamp prepaid the 2c ship captain's fee. Hawaiian postage was paid in coin at the Honolulu post office. Very few covers are known showing use of the Black Jack stamp from Hawaii. (Image)

$ 15,500

619

2c Black (73). Used with 3c Rose and 10c Green (65, 68), tied by segmented cork cancels on embossed corner card cover to Bavaria, red "N. York Paid Hamb. Pkt. 12 Jan. 9" circular datestamp also ties stamps, 1864 receiving oval backstamp, 10c single nibbed perf at R., otherwise fresh and Very Fine, with 1987 Diena certificate

$ 270

620

2c Black (73). Used with two pairs of 10c Yellow Green (68) and 3c Rose (65), cancelled by Jul. 6, 1865 ms. pmk. and indistinct circular datestamp on yellow cover to Macao, China, red "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid Jul. 12" circular datestamp, London transit, red "40" credit hs, one 10c stamp torn, few stamps affected from placement at edge of cover, still Fine and attractive franking to Macao (Image)

$ 1,900

621

5c Brown (76). Horizontal strip of three, tied by bold strikes of negative Star of David fancy cancels, also tied by red "New-Haven Ct. Sep. 2" double-circle datestamp on 1864 yellow cover to Berlin, Germany, red "N. York Paid Hamb. Pkt. 12 Sep. 3" circular datestamp, transit backstamps, small "Franco" also ties strip, light edge wear barely affects strip, otherwise Very Fine and attractive usage

$ 300

622

15c Black (77). Tied by circle of wedges, also tied by "Phila. Pa. Sep. 19" circular datestamp on corner card cover to New Haven Conn., cover shows some edge wear, still Fine-Very Fine and rare usage paying 5-times 3c rate

$ 160

623

24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Used with 1c Blue (63) and 10c Green (68), tied by cork cancels on yellow cover to St. Petersburg, Russia, matching "Gorham Me. Jul. 18" circular datestamp, red "New York Am. Pkt." transit datestamp, 10c also tied by blue boxed "Aachen Franco" hs, 1c also tied by red "14" credit hs, fresh and Very Fine, ex Gibson (Image)

$ 1,800

624

24c Grayish Lilac (78a). Used with 1c Blue (63) and two 10c Yellow Green (68), tied by "Newport R.I. Dec. 4, 1866" circular datestamps on cover to Paris, France, red "Boston Br. Pkt. Paid 5 Dec." circular datestamp, small boxed "P.D." also ties 1c stamp, red "45" credit hs, receiving backstamp, slightly reduced at T., 1c and 24c barely affected from placement at edge of cover, appears Fine-Very Fine

$ 375

625

24c Gray (78b). Used with 10c Green, F. Grill (96), tied by indistinct grid and Nov. circular datestamp on small cover to Peru, probably 1868 usage, forwarded within Peru, red "24" credit hs, slightly reduced at R., central toned spot from wax seal, Fine usage paying the 34c rate (effective Nov. 1867) via American Packet, then British Mail via Panama

$ 150

626

2c Black, Z. Grill (85B). Centered to T.R., tied by red cork cancel with matching New York circular datestamp on local cover, Davenport, Mason & Co.'s Express label in black on orange on reverse, Very Fine, evidently bootlegged into New York City by a package express company, ex Allen, with 1998 P.F. certificate

$ 650

627

2c Black, F. Grill (93). Used with two 5c Brown (76), tied slightly overlapping by hs, matching "New Orleans La. Sep. 8" circular datestamp also ties 2c on blue 1868 folded cover to Liverpool, England, red New York Paid All circular datestamp, Liverpool receiving datestamp also ties stamps, file fold clear of stamps, Fine

$ 130

628

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Tied by hs, matching "San Francisco Cal. Jul. 21" circular datestamp on cover to Providence R.I., well-struck "China and Japan Steam Service" oval handstamps, ms. "Via California", slightly reduced at L., some edge wear and toning, otherwise Fine and rare, Very Fine strike of the China and Japan Steam Service marking

$ 750

629

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Centered to R., few short perfs, cancelled by rosette, matching "Buffalo N.Y. Oct. 13" circular datestamp on cover to Belgium, bold "Insufficiently Paid" straightline and by black "New York Br. Transit Oct. 14" datestamp, also red "New York Paid All Direct Oct. 14" circular datestamp, magenta ms. "6", Fine and unusual usage underpaying the 15c rate

$ 200

630

10c Green, F. Grill (96). Tied by "Worchester & Nashua R.R. Feb. 27" route agent's circular datestamp on cover addressed to Panama, New Granada, 1869 docketing at L., few light toned spots, otherwise Fine and interesting usage

$ 290

631

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Average centering, cancelled by cork, matching "N. York Steamship Dec. 23" circular datestamp on blue folded letter datelined at St. Lucia and addressed to New York City, blue James T. Abbott & Co. forwarder's hs, vertical file fold affects stamp (split in places), rare usage

$ 180

632

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Horizontal pair, used with 3c Red, F. Grill (94) and tied by large grids on orange registered cover with pre-printed address to Philadelphia, matching "New-York Registered Dec. 30" datestamp, ms. registry no., fresh and Very Fine, unusual rate

$ 200

633

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Two, used with 3c Red, F. Grill (94), cancelled by bold star fancy cancels, matching partial strike of "Medford Mass. Dec. 3" circular datestamp on double-rated registered cover to Boston, 1868 receiving hs, few toned spots, one 3c repair at T., still Fine and rare rating

$ 150