Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

U.S. Postal History continued...

**Carriers & Locals:**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description	Realized
899		1c Blue, Eagle Carrier (LO2). Three ample margins, touched at right, small corner crease, ms. "X" cancel, used on buff cover to local street address with Ice Cream Freezer manufacturer's blue embossed cameo corner card, contents dated Mar. 17, 1857, slight edge wear, still Very Fine, rare advertisement and desirable Eagle Carrier usage	$ 700
900		Baltimore Md., 1c Red (1LB5). Pos 7, large even margins all around, light pen cancel, on blue cover front with 3c Dull Red (26) tied by bold blue "Baltimore Md. Dec. 15" circular datestamp, horizontal fold through address, otherwise Very Fine	$ 200
902		Baltimore Md., 1c Black (1LB8). Large margins to clear at top, pencil cancel, tied by "Baltimore Md. Feb. 9" circular datestamp on 3c Red Nesbitt entire to Houston Tex., slightly reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate	$ 100
903		Baltimore Md., 1c Black, "SENT" (1LB8a). Pos. 7, Large margins to just touching frameline, intense shade and impression, pencil "M" cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (26), s.e. at top, slightly creased, tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Nov. 21" circular datestamp on buff cover to Washington D.C., minor edge wear, still Very Fine, ex Caspary	$ 140
905		U.S. City Despatch Post, New York N.Y., 3c Black on Blue Green Glazed (6LB1). Large even margins, cancelled by red "U.S." in frame, matching "U.S. City Despatch Post Jul. 20 4 O'Clock" circular datestamp on 1844 folded letter to local "Home Missionary Society office", Extremely Fine	$ 325
906		U.S. City Despatch Post, New York N.Y., 3c Black on Blue Glazed, 1c Black on Rose (6LB5b, 6LB9). No. 6LB5b large to huge margins, red "U.S." in frame, matching "U.S. City Despatch Post Jul. 10 9 O'Clock" circular datestamp on local folded letter, No. 6LB9 close to huge margins, tied by red "New-York 10 cts. 26 Feb." circular datestamp, matching second strike and red straightline "Paid" on 1849 folded letter, few edge faults, Very Fine, No. 6LB5b signed and with 1995 P.F. certificate	$ 350
907		U.S. Mail, New York N.Y., 1c Black on Rose (6LB9). Full margins all around, tied by red "New-York 5 cts. 11 Jun." integral-rate circular datestamp on 1849 folded letter to Providence R.I., Extremely Fine, unusually choice and scarce example of the U.S. Mail stamp tied by the New York datestamp, with 1992 P.F. certificate	$ 180
908		U.S. Mail, New York N.Y., 1c Black on Buff Glazed (6LB11). Three huge margins, in at left, tied by red "New-York 5 Cts. 4 Jul." integral-rate circular datestamp on 1850 folded letter to secretary of Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C., slight bleed-thru from manuscript ink, otherwise Fine, scarce tied usage, ex Caspary, with 1982 P.F. certificate	$ 160
909		Adams & Co.'s Express, Cal., 25c Black, Initials (1L2). "LR" (L. Reed) initials, large margins, affixed to a cover with blue Adams & Co. Express markings, but did not originate, stamp appears Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate	$ 200
910		American Letter Mail Co., (5c) Black on Gray (5L2). Ample margins to slightly in along right frameline, just barely tied by small red "Paid" straightline, matching "Forwarded by the American Letter Mail Company Office 56 Wall St., N.Y." oval handstamp on folded letter datelined "Canton, Oct. 25th, 1844", which might be the Ohio town, Very Fine cover	$ 525
911		American Letter Mail Co., (5c) Black on Gray (5L2). Two, huge margins except left stamp just clear at top, matching ms. "X" cancels, used on folded cover to New York City, vivid red "Forwarded by American Mail Co. Oct. 14 from No. 101 Chestnut St. Philada." circular datestamp, file fold thru one stamp, ms. lines thru addressee's last name, otherwise Fine, very scarce double-rate franking	$ 1,200
912		Barr's Penny Dispatch, Lancaster Pa., (unstated value) Red (8L1). Ample margins to touching, pencil "X" cancel, Very Fine, extremely scarce, signed Sloane	$ 800
913		Bayonne City Dispatch, Bayonne City N.J., 1c Black (9L1). Huge margins all around, tied by purple target cancel on yellow locally addressed cover, matching "Bayonne City, May 13 1883 Dispatch" three-line cancel, Extremely Fine and scarce	$ 325
914		Bayonne City Dispatch, N.J., 1c Black (9L1). Large margins, tied by purple target, matching "Bayonne City, May, 13, 1883, Dispatch" three-line datestamp on La Tourette cover, fresh and Extremely Fine	$ 325
915		Philadelphia Despatch Post, Philadelphia Pa., (3c) Black on Grayish, "R & Co" Initials (15L3). Two huge margins, ample to touching at bottom and slightly in at right, cancelled by clearly struck outline "3" cancel (impression ties thru paper), matching "Phila. Despatch Post" circular handstamp on Harnden & Co.'s Express printed circular with illustration of Striding Messenger, datelined Boston, Nov. 11, 1843, a very early use of the new Striding Messenger stamp (eku Oct. 10, 1843), to local street address, file fold VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE AND REMARKABLE USE OF THE PHILADELPHIA DESPATCH POST STRIDING MESSENGER STAMP -- THE WORLD'S FIRST PICTORIAL ISSUE -- ON A PRINTED CIRCULAR FOR HARNDEN & CO., SHOWING A SIMILAR STRIDING MESSENGER LOGO. Signed Bartels. With 1988 P.F. certificate. (Image)	$ 4,750
916		D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (3c) Black on Grayish, Ms. "DOB & Cos." Overprint (15L4). Bottom sheet margin, two others ample to large, slightly in at left, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Dec. 15" circular datestamp and matching "2" drop rate in double-line circle on folded letter to local street address, dated Dec. 10, 1845, the reply is written on the same sheet "Answer. Philada. Decr. 16, 1845... We rec'd a note from you yesterday thro the Post Office dated the 10th inst. postmarked the 15th..." -- a fascinating usage, evidently stamped for Blood's but dropped in the post office for pick up (possibly the absence of a street address caused the delay and forced Blood's to hand the letter to the post office) -- Very Fine, any cover with the first Blood's stamp is scarce, this tied usage is extremely rare, and the drop-letter aspect is extraordinary, ex Emerson, with 1991 P.F. certificate	$ 3,750
917		D. O. Blood & Co. Circular. Circa 1848, 48 South Third Street address, printed circular with (2c) Black, Striding Messenger (15L5) and (1c) Black, "For the Post Office" (15L8) stamps affixed, second version with space for convenient box location, pencil address "2 above Race, Buck Hotel" and pen notation at bottom "Three Deliveries 7 & 10 A.M. & 2-1/2 P.M.", folds and some toning to be expected in this example, which was actually distributed, very scarce example of Blood's circular -- the essential exhibit piece	$ 3,250
918		D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L5). Large even margins, ms. "X" cancel (not tied), used on folded cover to local street address, Extremely Fine, ex Gibson (who acquired it from Elliott Perry)	$ 425
919		D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L5). Huge margins all around, beautiful deep shade and early impression, ms. "X" cancel (not tied), used on small cover to local street address, stamp has tiny tear in top margin, still Extremely Fine, choice use of the Striding Messenger stamp issued by Blood's in 1845	$ 325
920		D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L6). Ample margins to clear of inner framelines, "X" handstamped cancel (not tied), used with Blood's small green advertising label on lady's tiny embossed cover to local street address, Very Fine, ex Hollowbush	$ 1,000
921		D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L6). Mostly ample margins, just touched at upper right, handstamped "X" cancel (not tied), used on brown cover to local street address, some minor toning, Very Fine	$ 260
922		D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L6). Three large margins, in at left, "X" handstamped cancel, tied by faint bleed-thru of manuscript address, used on folded printed notice dated Nov. 19, 1847, advertising labels on front and back, Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate	$ 240
923		D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Black, "For the Post Office" (15L8). Square margins all around, uncancelled, blue "Philada. Pa. 5 cts. Sep. 20" integral-rate circular datestamp on 1847 folded letter to Mullica Hill N.J., Very Fine	$ 230
924		D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Black, "For the Post Office" (15L9). Large square margins, tied by blue "Free" handstamp on blue 1848 folded cover to President James K. Polk, Washington D.C., second strike of "Free", matching "Philada. Pa. 5 cts. Jan. 27" integral-rate circular datestamp carefully overstruck by "Philada. Pa. Jan. 27" circular datestamp in recognition of free mailing, file fold thru stamp, neatly pressed, otherwise Extremely Fine, an outstanding usage -- this "For the Post Office" issue is very rarely found tied, and its use on mail to a U.S. president is possibly unique, ex Gibson	$ 4,500
925		D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Black, "For the Post Office" (15L9). Three enormous margins, touched at bottom, uncancelled as usual, used on cover front only to Northern Liberties, ca. 1848, blue "2" in circle drop-rate handstamp, Fine, an interesting example of the restriction on Blood's service, preventing delivery to Northern Liberties	$ 180
926		Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Bronze on Black Glazed (15L13). Complete pane of 24, unused (no gum), huge bottom sheet margin, large all around, brilliant coppery impression, lightly creased, small minor thin at top and soiled area at bottom left EXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT COMPLETE PANE OF THE SMALL BRONZE "ONE CENT" STAMP. PROBABLY NO MORE THAN FOUR OR FIVE PANES EXIST. A similar pane realized $1,900 hammer in our recent sale of the Golden collection.	$ 1,250
927		Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Bronze on Black Glazed (15L13). Margins all around, tied by acid cancel on brown cover to Wheeling Va., clear "Blood's Despatch Apl. 26 9 P.M." timestamp, used with 3c Brownish Carmine (11), large margins to slightly in at sides, tied by "Baltimore Md. Apr. 27" circular datestamp with matching "Way" straightline handstamp, Very Fine, Blood's way usages are scarce, not rare, but this combination franking with "Way" handstamp is unusual	$ 500
928		Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Block of 20, different varieties of period or comma after "Blood's", original gum, large margins, fresh and Extremely Fine	$ 525
929		Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Block of 20, different varieties of period or comma after "Blood's", original gum, ample margins to slightly in, creases and thin spot, otherwise Fine	$ 150
930		Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Two large margins, other sides clear, tied by acid cancel, "Blood's Despatch Oct. 12 4-1/2 P.M. 1857" timestamp on folded printed notice with Spring Garden Fire Insurance Co.'s red corner card, local address, file fold, Very Fine, remarkably attractive	$ 750
931		Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Black Glazed (15L17). Two large margins, others slightly in, acid cancel, tied by red "5" in circle with matching "PHILADA. RAILROAD" straightline on Apr. 9, 1849 folded letter to Theodore Sedgwick in New York City, fresh and Very Fine, choice example of Blood's service to the railroad route agent	$ 525
932		Blood's Envelope Essay. 23.5 mm albino embossed envelope stamp with inscription "For Philada. Delivery/Office 28 So. 6th St./Blood's Dispatch Stamp", similar to Scott-listed envelope designs, addressed "To My Friend" with a note on flap, corner torn off and restored, believed to be unique, ex Mason and Hollowbush	$ 600
933		*City Despatch D. O. Blood & Co. * Paid.** Circular handstamp clearly struck on Nov. 1847 folded notice to local street address from Schuykill Navigation Co. with Blood's red and blue advertising labels on front and back, Extremely Fine	$ 250
934		Blood's Despatch. Nos. 15L5, 15L7 (two), 15L17 and 15L18, each on cover, all except 15L5 probably originating, some stains or small faults, still a Fine and scarce group	$ 200
935		Bouton's City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Gray Blue (18L2). Large margins all around, tied by red "Swarts B Post Office N.Y. Chatham Square" oval cancel, second strike at L., on small ladies locally addressed cover, light soiling and small invisible tear at T., otherwise Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate	$ 700
936		Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green (20L4). Three huge margins, clear at left, grid cancel, tied by red "New-York 5 cts. 29 May" integral-rate circular datestamp and matching "Paid" arc on 1848 folded letter to Albany N.Y., ms. "Paid through", file fold, Very Fine tied usage	$ 100
937		Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Yellow Green Unglazed (20L7a). Margins all around, fine impression on rich colored paper, black cork cancel, tied by red "New-York 5 cts 5 May" integral-rate circular datestamp on small cover to Hillsdale N.Y., Extremely Fine	$ 140
938		Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Olive Green (20L11). Large to enormous margins, light corner crease, black cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (11), ample margins to just touched, small scissors-cut, both stamps tied by "New-York Jun. 19" circular datestamp on ca. 1856 orange-buff cover to Cornish Flat N.H., ms. "Mail Direct", fresh and Extremely Fine, a choice tied combination with one of the scarcer Boyd's Eagle & Globe issues, with 1994 P.F. certificate	$ 625
939		Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green (20L14). Large margins, tied by black cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (26), tied by "New-York Sep. 27, 1858" circular datestamp on small mourning cover to New London N.H., small faint wax seal stain, Very Fine	$ 230
940		Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 1c Black on Lilac (20L17). Large margins to ample at bottom, used with 3c Rose (65), 1c cancelled by "Paid" oval, both stamps tied by "New-York Jun. 27, 1862" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to South Easton Pa., vertical fold, repaired tear in cover at right center, otherwise Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate	$ 100
941		Boyd's Dispatch, New York N.Y., (unstated value) Black on Crimson (20L43). Pulled perf at top left, tied by "Paid" in circle, purple "Boyd's City Dispatch, 1 Park Place, N.Y. Oct. 19, 1878" oval datestamp on glass importer's advertising cover to local street address, fresh and Very Fine cover, scarce	$ 150
942		Broadway Post Office, New York N.Y., (1c) Black (26L2). Huge margins, uncancelled, on cover to Stockport N.Y., red "New-York 5 cts. 13 Aug." circular datestamp, Very Fine	$ 300
943		Brooklyn City Express Post, Brooklyn N.Y., 2c Black on Dark Blue (28L5). Large margins all around, black cancel (not tied), red "Brooklyn City Express Post, 2 CTS." oval handstamp and matching "Paid" on tiny cover to local street address, Extremely Fine and choice	$ 100
944		Browne & Co.'s City Post Office, Cincinnati O., 1c Black (29L1). Three ample margins, touched at lower right, tied by bluish-black "City Post" in circle on large part of folded cover, Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate	$ 425
945		Browne's Easton Despatch, Easton Pa., 2c Black (30L3). Top right corner sheet margins, large at left, touched at bottom, vertical crease, uncancelled and affixed to cover front from Philadelphia to Easton Pa., blue oval corner card, offered as an off-cover stamp and very scarce as such	$ 500
946		California Penny Post Co., San Francisco, 5c Blue (34L4). Usual close-cut margins, in at top, uncancelled, used on 10c Green Nesbitt entire to Duxbury Mass., Fine, very scarce, ex Barkhausen	$ 1,000
947		California Penny Post Co., San Francisco, 7c Vermilion on 3c Red on Buff Entire (34LU7). Unused, fresh and Extremely Fine, accompanied by Penny Post Co. advertising card and circular with interesting text describing services and taking aim at San Francisco postmaster	$ 160
949		(Mead's) City Despatch Post Office, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (40L2). Large to huge margins, small crease, tied by red framed "Free" cancel on blue locally addressed folded letter, matching "P.O. City Despatch Post May 7 9 O'Clock" circular datestamp, Very Fine	$ 230
950		City Dispatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Black (41L1). Three large margins, clear at right, tied by circular grid cancel, "City Dispatch Paid." in circle on buff cover to local street address, some wear where writing has been erased, fold clear of stamp, faint waterstain at upper left, still Very Fine, very unusual handstamped marking with this scarce adhesive, ex Caspary	$ 850
951		City Dispatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Black (41L1). Three large margins, clear at right, tied by circular grid cancel on cover to local street address, neat docketing dated Mar. 9, 1860, reduced at right, small opening faults, Fine	$ 500
952		City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Black (41L1). Margins slightly in, tied by grid in circle, used with 3c Dull Red (26), both stamps tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jul. 23, 1860" octagonal datestamp on cover to Abington Pa., clear strike of "Prompt Delivery City Dispatch Jul. 23 2." circular datestamp, one flap missing, opened and restored to improve edge faults and creases (stamps are sound), Fine appearance, very scarce use of City Dispatch stamp with U.S. postage	$ 900
953		Douglas' City Despatch, New York N.Y., (2c) Blue (59L2). Ms. "X" cancel (not tied), used on lithographed advertising cover to local street address, stamp has small tear at upper left, faint stains at right, trivial opening tear at left, Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate	$ 200
954		Dupuy & Schenck, New York N.Y., (1c) Black on Gray (60L2). Three enormous margins, ample to touching at upper right, faint red "Paid" straightline cancel, tied on piece by red "New-York 5 cts. 27 Aug." integral-rate circular datestamp, Very Fine, choice	$ 350
955		Eagle City Post, Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (61L2). Type B (46 points), three huge margins, points just shaved at left, tied by ms. "X" cancel, red Eagle City Post & Mag. Telegraph large double-circle handstamp, Stait & Co. label on Feb. 10, 1849 folded printed notice to local street address, Very Fine, scarce tied usage of the Eagle City Post stamp, ex Gibson	$ 2,000
956		Floyd's Penny Post, Chicago Ill., (1c) Dark Blue (68L1). Full to large margins, tied by "Floyd's Penny Post Chicago" double-oval handstamp on embossed Valentine cover to local street address, from the Katie Cure correspondence, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate	$ 800
957		Frazer & Co., Cincinnati O., 2c Black on Blue (69L7). Ample margins to just touching, small ms. "X" cancel (not tied), lifted and reaffixed to a large Valentine cover with floral decoration, addressed to a Miss Murdock on Vine Street, Cincinnati, with original Valentine enclosure, front panel with multicolored illustration of a romantic couple, inside with handwritten poem in the same hand as address, Very Fine, accompanying 1984 P.F. certificate declines opinion as to usage -- it is unlikely that any of the Frazer & Co. Cupid stamps exist tied on cover	$ 2,600
958		Gordon's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (72L3). Margins all around, corner crease, tied by red "New-York 5 cts. 25 Oct." circular datestamp on folded cover to Middletown Conn., ms. "Paid 5c" and handstamped red "Paid" arc, Very Fine, an outbound fully prepaid cover, ex German Sale, with 1988 P.F. certificate (misidentifying stamp as 72L2)	$ 450
959		Gordon's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (72L3). Huge margins, scissors-cut in bottom right margin, red "Paid" straightline (impression ties thru paper), matching strike on Aug. 2, 1849 folded cover from Newark N.J. to Tract House in New York City, fresh and Very Fine	$ 350
960		Gordon's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (72L3). Large to huge margins all around, red "Paid" in arc and "New-York 5 cts. Feb. 14" circular datestamp on buff cover to Orwigsburgh Pa., Extremely Fine, ex Knapp	$ 300
961		Hale & Co., (5c) Light Blue (75L1). Square margins touching on three sides, tied by large ms. "P" cancel, red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from 37 S. Third Street, Philadelphia" oval handstamp on Dec. 2, 1844 folded letter to Newport R.I., Very Fine, choice Hale & Co. usage from Philadelphia office, interesting contents regarding politics and art	$ 800
962		Hale & Co., (5c) Light Blue (75L1). Three overlapping cut-to-shape singles, red manuscript cancel, oval Hale & Co. handstamp on 1844 folded letter to Philadelphia, also a cut-to-shape single tied by "Paid" on 1845 folded letter to New York, Fine-Very Fine	$ 400
963		Hale & Co., (5c) Light Blue, (5c) Light Blue, Street Address Omitted (75L1, 75L5). One 75L1, two 75L5, each cut to octagonal shape, former with "N" ms. cancel on Feb. 1845 folded letter with red Providence office oval, other two tied by handstamps on Aug. 20 and Oct. 17, 1844 folded letters from Boston to NYC, one with ms. "W" cancel, Very Fine group	$ 300
964		Hale & Co., (5c) Blue, Street Address Omitted (75L5). Square-cut margins, three large, one slightly in, minor affixing wrinkle, tied by Hale & Co. Boston oval handstamp on Oct. 12, 1844 folded letter to New York, Very Fine	$ 325
965		Hale & Co., (5c) Blue, Street Address Omitted (75L5). Square-cut margins, sheet margin at left, others touching, lightly cancelled by rectangular framed handstamp, Hale & Co. Boston oval handstamp on Aug. 15, 1844 folded letter to New York, Very Fine	$ 280
966		Hale & Co., (5c) Blue, Street Address Omitted (75L5). Initialled "N.L." (New London Conn.), cut square with margins just in, used on 1844 folded letter datelined New London Conn. and addressed to a coal dealer in New York, usual filing folds do not affect stamp, Fine	$ 650
967		Forwarded by Hale & Co. from Middletown (Conn.). Red oval hs, matching "Collect Six Cents for Hale & Co." box on 1845 folded letter to Boston, fresh and Very Fine, extremely rare Hale office marking	$ 650
968		Hale & Co. New Haven. Four stampless covers: three bearing red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from New Haven" hs, last from Hartford, 1845 usages, ms. ratings, some wear to be expected, a Fine group	$ 425
969		Hanford's Pony Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Orange Yellow (78L1). Three large margins, slightly in at left, ms. "Paid" cancel (not tied), used on Dec. 1847 folded letter to Currier in New York City, red Horse & Rider oval handstamp and small "Paid" straightline (this indicates prepayment by stamp), Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate stating that stamp did not originate, an opinion with which we respectfully disagree	$ 180
970		Hanford's Pony Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Orange Yellow (78L1). Ample to large margins, used on folded letter to Middletown Conn. with red "Paid" in arc and matching New-York 5 cts. Mar. 31" circular datestamp over ms. "Paid 5", vertical central file fold ending in tears at ends, otherwise Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate	$ 200
971		A. M. Hinckley's Express Co., New York N.Y., 1c Red on Bluish (82L1). Unused (no gum), large even margins, Very Fine	$ 650
972		Humbolt Express, Nevada, 25c Brown (86L1). Ample to large margins, removed and hinged in place, with blue oval "Wells Fargo & Co. Marysville Jun. 20" datestamp on buff cover addressed to "Agent of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express" Oroville, with manuscript "50 Humboldt Stamps less one per on letter as ordered" and "Price reduced to 10c", light creasing and small tear at T., apparently, Langton charged Wells Fargo a wholesale price of 10c for each 25c stamp, probably for Wells Fargo to use on their letters that connected with Humbolt's	$ 475
973		Hussey's Post, New York N.Y., (unstated value) Black on Manila, Handstamped Wrapper (87LUP2). Clear strike with "Paid/G. Hussey" two-line handstamp on brown wrapper to local addressee, open at both ends (used to enclose printed matter), Very Fine, extremely rare, with 1994 P.F. certificate	$ 220
974		Hussey's Post, New York N.Y., (unstated value) Black, Handstamped Wrapper (87LUP3). Clear strike with "1 ct. Paid Hussey 50 Wm. St. Oct." circular datestamp on 1858 folded cover to local street address, Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate	$ 325
975		Hussey's Post, New York N.Y., (unstated value) Black, Handstamped Wrapper (87LUP1). Mostly clear strike with "Free" straightline handstamp on cover to local street address, backflap partly missing, still Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate	$ 200
976		Jenkins' Camden Dispatch, Camden N.J., (1c) Black, Fine Impression (89L1). Three, all Halstead Type 4 and with original gum, one wide-face variety with large margins, another with corner sheet margin, third with large margins and crease at right, Extremely Fine group	$ 425
978		Messenkope's Union Square Post Office, New York N.Y., (1c) Black on Green Glazed (106L1). Three large margins, in at top, ms. "X" cancel (not tied), black "New-York 5 Cts. Feb. 16" integral-rate circular datestamp on buff cover to Hobart N.Y., Fine	$ 45
979		One Cent Despatch (Wiley), Washington D.C., 1c Violet (112L1). Type I, ample margins, tied by "City Despatch Apl. 28 2 P.M. 1856" circular datestamp with second strike on attorney's blue corner card cover to local street address, references printed on back, cleaned (slightly affecting address), slightly worn, Very Fine appearance	$ 425
980		One Cent Despatch (Wiley), Washington D.C., 1c Violet (112L1). Close to large margins, tied by "City Despatch Aug. 26 2 P.M. 1856" circular datestamp, second strike at right, on locally addressed cover with "Evening Star" corner card, cover expertly repaired, otherwise Very Fine	$ 250
981		One Cent Despatch (Wiley), Washington D.C., 1c Violet (112L1). Type I, large margins to just touched at right, faint gum stain, tied by "City Despatch Apl. 9 4-1/2 P.M. 1856" circular datestamp on 3c Red Nesbitt front only to Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis, "Washington D.C. Apr. 9, 1856" circular datestamp, Fine piece	$ 150
982		Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Black on Yellow (117L1). Huge margins, trivial crease at bottom right corner, cancelled by red "Cd." (impression ties thru paper) on Jul. 1844 folded letter from New York City to Albany, Extremely Fine	$ 1,150
983		Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Black on Yellow (117L1). Three huge margins including sheet margin at left, touching at top, red "Cd." cancel (impression ties thru paper), used on Jul. 1844 folded letter from New York to Rochester, file fold thru stamp, otherwise Fine	$ 270
984		Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Black on Yellow (117L1). Large to huge margins, brilliant color, faint red "Cd." cancel, matching "Pomeroy & Cos. Express" handstamp in semi-circle on Jul. 1844 folded letter from New York City to Buffalo, file fold thru stamp, otherwise Very Fine	$ 475
985		Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Black on Yellow (117L1). Ample margins, lightly cancelled by red "Cd." (not tied) on Jul. 1844 folded letter from Buffalo to Albany, file fold thru stamp, lifted and pressed, Very Fine appearance	$ 230
986		Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Blue on Thin Bond (117L3). Three ample to large margins, touched at bottom, ms. "W" cancel (ties thru paper), red "Boyd's City Express Post, Sep. 4 9 O'C" framed datestamp on 1844 folded letter from Rochester to New York City, file fold thru stamp, some lightened stains, otherwise Very Fine, scarce conjunctive usage	$ 2,000
987		Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Black on Thin Bond (117L4). Ample to large margins, ms. "JWS" cancel, used on Aug. 1844 folded letter from Ithaca to New York City, red "Boyd's City Express Post, Aug. 19 9 O'C" framed datestamp, slight wear along file fold, otherwise Very Fine, scarce conjunctive usage with Pomeroy's Black stamp	$ 1,900
988		Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Lake on Thin Bond (117L6). Two huge margins, ample at right and slightly in at bottom, rich color, ms. "NYok" (New York) cancel (ties thru paper) on Aug. 1844 folded letter to Buffalo, Very Fine	$ 800
989		Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Lake on Thin Bond (117L6). Ample to large margins, rich color, ms. "NYk" (New York) cancel (ties thru paper) on Aug. 1844 folded letter to Utica, file fold thru stamp, otherwise Very Fine	$ 575
990		Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Lake on Thin Bond (117L6). Ample to large margins, ms. "RLC" cancel, red "Pomeroy & Cos. Express" semi-circle on Jul. 1844 folded letter from New York City to Albany, file fold thru stamp, otherwise Very Fine	$ 750
991		Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Lake on Thin Bond (117L6). Large margins, tied by ms. "X" cancel on Nov. 1844 folded letter from Elmira to Albany, faint gum stain, file fold, Very Fine	$ 950
992		Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., (2c) Red on Wove (136L4). Ample to large margins, rich color, black Star cancel, tied by red "Swarts' Chatham Square B. Post Office N.Y." oval on small narrow cover with printed blue three-line border, local street address, Extremely Fine	$ 400
993		Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., (2c) Red on Wove (136L4). Stone IV, pane of 25, original gum, appears Mint N.H., three large margins, cut in at right, Fine-Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate	$ 150
994		Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., (1c) Red (136L9). Large margins, tied by well-struck oval "Swarts B. Post Office N.Y. Chatham Square" datestamp, matching boxed "Paid Swarts" hs, Extremely Fine	$ 350
996		Union Square Post Office, New York N.Y., 1c Black on Light Apple Green (141L2). Cut to shield shape, tied by pencil cancel, used with 3c Brownish Carmine (11), ample margins to touching, slight creasing around margins, tied by "New-York Aug. 9" circular datestamp on ca. 1853 blue cover to Natchez Miss., sender's routing "Via N. Orleans", Very Fine	$ 270
997		W. Wyman, Boston Mass., 5c Black (149L1). Huge margins all around, ms. "X" cancel (not tied), used on folded cover to New York City street address, docketing indicates origin at Boston on Sep. 17, 1844, oval "Forwarded by John A. Newbould, New-York" handstamp on back, Extremely Fine, an unusual combination of Wyman's independent mail route and a New York forwarder, with 1991 P.F. certificate	$ 2,100

Carriers & Locals:

Lot

Sym.

Lot Description

Realized

899

1c Blue, Eagle Carrier (LO2). Three ample margins, touched at right, small corner crease, ms. "X" cancel, used on buff cover to local street address with Ice Cream Freezer manufacturer's blue embossed cameo corner card, contents dated Mar. 17, 1857, slight edge wear, still Very Fine, rare advertisement and desirable Eagle Carrier usage

$ 700

900

Baltimore Md., 1c Red (1LB5). Pos 7, large even margins all around, light pen cancel, on blue cover front with 3c Dull Red (26) tied by bold blue "Baltimore Md. Dec. 15" circular datestamp, horizontal fold through address, otherwise Very Fine

$ 200

902

Baltimore Md., 1c Black (1LB8). Large margins to clear at top, pencil cancel, tied by "Baltimore Md. Feb. 9" circular datestamp on 3c Red Nesbitt entire to Houston Tex., slightly reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate

$ 100

903

Baltimore Md., 1c Black, "SENT" (1LB8a). Pos. 7, Large margins to just touching frameline, intense shade and impression, pencil "M" cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (26), s.e. at top, slightly creased, tied by blue "Baltimore Md. Nov. 21" circular datestamp on buff cover to Washington D.C., minor edge wear, still Very Fine, ex Caspary

$ 140

905

U.S. City Despatch Post, New York N.Y., 3c Black on Blue Green Glazed (6LB1). Large even margins, cancelled by red "U.S." in frame, matching "U.S. City Despatch Post Jul. 20 4 O'Clock" circular datestamp on 1844 folded letter to local "Home Missionary Society office", Extremely Fine

$ 325

906

U.S. City Despatch Post, New York N.Y., 3c Black on Blue Glazed, 1c Black on Rose (6LB5b, 6LB9). No. 6LB5b large to huge margins, red "U.S." in frame, matching "U.S. City Despatch Post Jul. 10 9 O'Clock" circular datestamp on local folded letter, No. 6LB9 close to huge margins, tied by red "New-York 10 cts. 26 Feb." circular datestamp, matching second strike and red straightline "Paid" on 1849 folded letter, few edge faults, Very Fine, No. 6LB5b signed and with 1995 P.F. certificate

$ 350

907

U.S. Mail, New York N.Y., 1c Black on Rose (6LB9). Full margins all around, tied by red "New-York 5 cts. 11 Jun." integral-rate circular datestamp on 1849 folded letter to Providence R.I., Extremely Fine, unusually choice and scarce example of the U.S. Mail stamp tied by the New York datestamp, with 1992 P.F. certificate

$ 180

908

U.S. Mail, New York N.Y., 1c Black on Buff Glazed (6LB11). Three huge margins, in at left, tied by red "New-York 5 Cts. 4 Jul." integral-rate circular datestamp on 1850 folded letter to secretary of Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C., slight bleed-thru from manuscript ink, otherwise Fine, scarce tied usage, ex Caspary, with 1982 P.F. certificate

$ 160

909

Adams & Co.'s Express, Cal., 25c Black, Initials (1L2). "LR" (L. Reed) initials, large margins, affixed to a cover with blue Adams & Co. Express markings, but did not originate, stamp appears Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate

$ 200

910

American Letter Mail Co., (5c) Black on Gray (5L2). Ample margins to slightly in along right frameline, just barely tied by small red "Paid" straightline, matching "Forwarded by the American Letter Mail Company Office 56 Wall St., N.Y." oval handstamp on folded letter datelined "Canton, Oct. 25th, 1844", which might be the Ohio town, Very Fine cover

$ 525

911

American Letter Mail Co., (5c) Black on Gray (5L2). Two, huge margins except left stamp just clear at top, matching ms. "X" cancels, used on folded cover to New York City, vivid red "Forwarded by American Mail Co. Oct. 14 from No. 101 Chestnut St. Philada." circular datestamp, file fold thru one stamp, ms. lines thru addressee's last name, otherwise Fine, very scarce double-rate franking

$ 1,200

912

Barr's Penny Dispatch, Lancaster Pa., (unstated value) Red (8L1). Ample margins to touching, pencil "X" cancel, Very Fine, extremely scarce, signed Sloane

$ 800

913

Bayonne City Dispatch, Bayonne City N.J., 1c Black (9L1). Huge margins all around, tied by purple target cancel on yellow locally addressed cover, matching "Bayonne City, May 13 1883 Dispatch" three-line cancel, Extremely Fine and scarce

$ 325

914

Bayonne City Dispatch, N.J., 1c Black (9L1). Large margins, tied by purple target, matching "Bayonne City, May, 13, 1883, Dispatch" three-line datestamp on La Tourette cover, fresh and Extremely Fine

$ 325

915

Philadelphia Despatch Post, Philadelphia Pa., (3c) Black on Grayish, "R & Co" Initials (15L3). Two huge margins, ample to touching at bottom and slightly in at right, cancelled by clearly struck outline "3" cancel (impression ties thru paper), matching "Phila. Despatch Post" circular handstamp on Harnden & Co.'s Express printed circular with illustration of Striding Messenger, datelined Boston, Nov. 11, 1843, a very early use of the new Striding Messenger stamp (eku Oct. 10, 1843), to local street address, file fold

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE AND REMARKABLE USE OF THE PHILADELPHIA DESPATCH POST STRIDING MESSENGER STAMP -- THE WORLD'S FIRST PICTORIAL ISSUE -- ON A PRINTED CIRCULAR FOR HARNDEN & CO., SHOWING A SIMILAR STRIDING MESSENGER LOGO.

Signed Bartels. With 1988 P.F. certificate. (Image)

$ 4,750

916

D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (3c) Black on Grayish, Ms. "DOB & Cos." Overprint (15L4). Bottom sheet margin, two others ample to large, slightly in at left, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Dec. 15" circular datestamp and matching "2" drop rate in double-line circle on folded letter to local street address, dated Dec. 10, 1845, the reply is written on the same sheet "Answer. Philada. Decr. 16, 1845... We rec'd a note from you yesterday thro the Post Office dated the 10th inst. postmarked the 15th..." -- a fascinating usage, evidently stamped for Blood's but dropped in the post office for pick up (possibly the absence of a street address caused the delay and forced Blood's to hand the letter to the post office) -- Very Fine, any cover with the first Blood's stamp is scarce, this tied usage is extremely rare, and the drop-letter aspect is extraordinary, ex Emerson, with 1991 P.F. certificate

$ 3,750

917

D. O. Blood & Co. Circular. Circa 1848, 48 South Third Street address, printed circular with (2c) Black, Striding Messenger (15L5) and (1c) Black, "For the Post Office" (15L8) stamps affixed, second version with space for convenient box location, pencil address "2 above Race, Buck Hotel" and pen notation at bottom "Three Deliveries 7 & 10 A.M. & 2-1/2 P.M.", folds and some toning to be expected in this example, which was actually distributed, very scarce example of Blood's circular -- the essential exhibit piece

$ 3,250

918

D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L5). Large even margins, ms. "X" cancel (not tied), used on folded cover to local street address, Extremely Fine, ex Gibson (who acquired it from Elliott Perry)

$ 425

919

D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L5). Huge margins all around, beautiful deep shade and early impression, ms. "X" cancel (not tied), used on small cover to local street address, stamp has tiny tear in top margin, still Extremely Fine, choice use of the Striding Messenger stamp issued by Blood's in 1845

$ 325

920

D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L6). Ample margins to clear of inner framelines, "X" handstamped cancel (not tied), used with Blood's small green advertising label on lady's tiny embossed cover to local street address, Very Fine, ex Hollowbush

$ 1,000

921

D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L6). Mostly ample margins, just touched at upper right, handstamped "X" cancel (not tied), used on brown cover to local street address, some minor toning, Very Fine

$ 260

922

D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (15L6). Three large margins, in at left, "X" handstamped cancel, tied by faint bleed-thru of manuscript address, used on folded printed notice dated Nov. 19, 1847, advertising labels on front and back, Fine, with 1991 P.F. certificate

$ 240

923

D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Black, "For the Post Office" (15L8). Square margins all around, uncancelled, blue "Philada. Pa. 5 cts. Sep. 20" integral-rate circular datestamp on 1847 folded letter to Mullica Hill N.J., Very Fine

$ 230

924

D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Black, "For the Post Office" (15L9). Large square margins, tied by blue "Free" handstamp on blue 1848 folded cover to President James K. Polk, Washington D.C., second strike of "Free", matching "Philada. Pa. 5 cts. Jan. 27" integral-rate circular datestamp carefully overstruck by "Philada. Pa. Jan. 27" circular datestamp in recognition of free mailing, file fold thru stamp, neatly pressed, otherwise Extremely Fine, an outstanding usage -- this "For the Post Office" issue is very rarely found tied, and its use on mail to a U.S. president is possibly unique, ex Gibson

$ 4,500

925

D. O. Blood & Co., Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Black, "For the Post Office" (15L9). Three enormous margins, touched at bottom, uncancelled as usual, used on cover front only to Northern Liberties, ca. 1848, blue "2" in circle drop-rate handstamp, Fine, an interesting example of the restriction on Blood's service, preventing delivery to Northern Liberties

$ 180

926

Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Bronze on Black Glazed (15L13). Complete pane of 24, unused (no gum), huge bottom sheet margin, large all around, brilliant coppery impression, lightly creased, small minor thin at top and soiled area at bottom left

EXTREMELY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT COMPLETE PANE OF THE SMALL BRONZE "ONE CENT" STAMP. PROBABLY NO MORE THAN FOUR OR FIVE PANES EXIST.

A similar pane realized $1,900 hammer in our recent sale of the Golden collection.

$ 1,250

927

Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Bronze on Black Glazed (15L13). Margins all around, tied by acid cancel on brown cover to Wheeling Va., clear "Blood's Despatch Apl. 26 9 P.M." timestamp, used with 3c Brownish Carmine (11), large margins to slightly in at sides, tied by "Baltimore Md. Apr. 27" circular datestamp with matching "Way" straightline handstamp, Very Fine, Blood's way usages are scarce, not rare, but this combination franking with "Way" handstamp is unusual

$ 500

928

Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Block of 20, different varieties of period or comma after "Blood's", original gum, large margins, fresh and Extremely Fine

$ 525

929

Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Block of 20, different varieties of period or comma after "Blood's", original gum, ample margins to slightly in, creases and thin spot, otherwise Fine

$ 150

930

Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Lilac (15L14). Two large margins, other sides clear, tied by acid cancel, "Blood's Despatch Oct. 12 4-1/2 P.M. 1857" timestamp on folded printed notice with Spring Garden Fire Insurance Co.'s red corner card, local address, file fold, Very Fine, remarkably attractive

$ 750

931

Blood's City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., (1c) Bronze on Black Glazed (15L17). Two large margins, others slightly in, acid cancel, tied by red "5" in circle with matching "PHILADA. RAILROAD" straightline on Apr. 9, 1849 folded letter to Theodore Sedgwick in New York City, fresh and Very Fine, choice example of Blood's service to the railroad route agent

$ 525

932

Blood's Envelope Essay. 23.5 mm albino embossed envelope stamp with inscription "For Philada. Delivery/Office 28 So. 6th St./Blood's Dispatch Stamp", similar to Scott-listed envelope designs, addressed "To My Friend" with a note on flap, corner torn off and restored, believed to be unique, ex Mason and Hollowbush

$ 600

933

City Despatch * D. O. Blood & Co. * Paid. Circular handstamp clearly struck on Nov. 1847 folded notice to local street address from Schuykill Navigation Co. with Blood's red and blue advertising labels on front and back, Extremely Fine

$ 250

934

Blood's Despatch. Nos. 15L5, 15L7 (two), 15L17 and 15L18, each on cover, all except 15L5 probably originating, some stains or small faults, still a Fine and scarce group

$ 200

935

Bouton's City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Gray Blue (18L2). Large margins all around, tied by red "Swarts B Post Office N.Y. Chatham Square" oval cancel, second strike at L., on small ladies locally addressed cover, light soiling and small invisible tear at T., otherwise Very Fine, with 1981 P.F. certificate

$ 700

936

Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green (20L4). Three huge margins, clear at left, grid cancel, tied by red "New-York 5 cts. 29 May" integral-rate circular datestamp and matching "Paid" arc on 1848 folded letter to Albany N.Y., ms. "Paid through", file fold, Very Fine tied usage

$ 100

937

Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Yellow Green Unglazed (20L7a). Margins all around, fine impression on rich colored paper, black cork cancel, tied by red "New-York 5 cts 5 May" integral-rate circular datestamp on small cover to Hillsdale N.Y., Extremely Fine

$ 140

938

Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Olive Green (20L11). Large to enormous margins, light corner crease, black cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (11), ample margins to just touched, small scissors-cut, both stamps tied by "New-York Jun. 19" circular datestamp on ca. 1856 orange-buff cover to Cornish Flat N.H., ms. "Mail Direct", fresh and Extremely Fine, a choice tied combination with one of the scarcer Boyd's Eagle & Globe issues, with 1994 P.F. certificate

$ 625

939

Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green (20L14). Large margins, tied by black cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (26), tied by "New-York Sep. 27, 1858" circular datestamp on small mourning cover to New London N.H., small faint wax seal stain, Very Fine

$ 230

940

Boyd's City Express, New York N.Y., 1c Black on Lilac (20L17). Large margins to ample at bottom, used with 3c Rose (65), 1c cancelled by "Paid" oval, both stamps tied by "New-York Jun. 27, 1862" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to South Easton Pa., vertical fold, repaired tear in cover at right center, otherwise Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate

$ 100

941

Boyd's Dispatch, New York N.Y., (unstated value) Black on Crimson (20L43). Pulled perf at top left, tied by "Paid" in circle, purple "Boyd's City Dispatch, 1 Park Place, N.Y. Oct. 19, 1878" oval datestamp on glass importer's advertising cover to local street address, fresh and Very Fine cover, scarce

$ 150

942

Broadway Post Office, New York N.Y., (1c) Black (26L2). Huge margins, uncancelled, on cover to Stockport N.Y., red "New-York 5 cts. 13 Aug." circular datestamp, Very Fine

$ 300

943

Brooklyn City Express Post, Brooklyn N.Y., 2c Black on Dark Blue (28L5). Large margins all around, black cancel (not tied), red "Brooklyn City Express Post, 2 CTS." oval handstamp and matching "Paid" on tiny cover to local street address, Extremely Fine and choice

$ 100

944

Browne & Co.'s City Post Office, Cincinnati O., 1c Black (29L1). Three ample margins, touched at lower right, tied by bluish-black "City Post" in circle on large part of folded cover, Very Fine, with 1990 P.F. certificate

$ 425

945

Browne's Easton Despatch, Easton Pa., 2c Black (30L3). Top right corner sheet margins, large at left, touched at bottom, vertical crease, uncancelled and affixed to cover front from Philadelphia to Easton Pa., blue oval corner card, offered as an off-cover stamp and very scarce as such

$ 500

946

California Penny Post Co., San Francisco, 5c Blue (34L4). Usual close-cut margins, in at top, uncancelled, used on 10c Green Nesbitt entire to Duxbury Mass., Fine, very scarce, ex Barkhausen

$ 1,000

947

California Penny Post Co., San Francisco, 7c Vermilion on 3c Red on Buff Entire (34LU7). Unused, fresh and Extremely Fine, accompanied by Penny Post Co. advertising card and circular with interesting text describing services and taking aim at San Francisco postmaster

$ 160

949

(Mead's) City Despatch Post Office, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (40L2). Large to huge margins, small crease, tied by red framed "Free" cancel on blue locally addressed folded letter, matching "P.O. City Despatch Post May 7 9 O'Clock" circular datestamp, Very Fine

$ 230

950

City Dispatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Black (41L1). Three large margins, clear at right, tied by circular grid cancel, "City Dispatch Paid." in circle on buff cover to local street address, some wear where writing has been erased, fold clear of stamp, faint waterstain at upper left, still Very Fine, very unusual handstamped marking with this scarce adhesive, ex Caspary

$ 850

951

City Dispatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Black (41L1). Three large margins, clear at right, tied by circular grid cancel on cover to local street address, neat docketing dated Mar. 9, 1860, reduced at right, small opening faults, Fine

$ 500

952

City Despatch, Philadelphia Pa., 1c Black (41L1). Margins slightly in, tied by grid in circle, used with 3c Dull Red (26), both stamps tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jul. 23, 1860" octagonal datestamp on cover to Abington Pa., clear strike of "Prompt Delivery City Dispatch Jul. 23 2." circular datestamp, one flap missing, opened and restored to improve edge faults and creases (stamps are sound), Fine appearance, very scarce use of City Dispatch stamp with U.S. postage

$ 900

953

Douglas' City Despatch, New York N.Y., (2c) Blue (59L2). Ms. "X" cancel (not tied), used on lithographed advertising cover to local street address, stamp has small tear at upper left, faint stains at right, trivial opening tear at left, Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate

$ 200

954

Dupuy & Schenck, New York N.Y., (1c) Black on Gray (60L2). Three enormous margins, ample to touching at upper right, faint red "Paid" straightline cancel, tied on piece by red "New-York 5 cts. 27 Aug." integral-rate circular datestamp, Very Fine, choice

$ 350

955

Eagle City Post, Philadelphia Pa., (2c) Black (61L2). Type B (46 points), three huge margins, points just shaved at left, tied by ms. "X" cancel, red Eagle City Post & Mag. Telegraph large double-circle handstamp, Stait & Co. label on Feb. 10, 1849 folded printed notice to local street address, Very Fine, scarce tied usage of the Eagle City Post stamp, ex Gibson

$ 2,000

956

Floyd's Penny Post, Chicago Ill., (1c) Dark Blue (68L1). Full to large margins, tied by "Floyd's Penny Post Chicago" double-oval handstamp on embossed Valentine cover to local street address, from the Katie Cure correspondence, Extremely Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate

$ 800

957

Frazer & Co., Cincinnati O., 2c Black on Blue (69L7). Ample margins to just touching, small ms. "X" cancel (not tied), lifted and reaffixed to a large Valentine cover with floral decoration, addressed to a Miss Murdock on Vine Street, Cincinnati, with original Valentine enclosure, front panel with multicolored illustration of a romantic couple, inside with handwritten poem in the same hand as address, Very Fine, accompanying 1984 P.F. certificate declines opinion as to usage -- it is unlikely that any of the Frazer & Co. Cupid stamps exist tied on cover

$ 2,600

958

Gordon's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (72L3). Margins all around, corner crease, tied by red "New-York 5 cts. 25 Oct." circular datestamp on folded cover to Middletown Conn., ms. "Paid 5c" and handstamped red "Paid" arc, Very Fine, an outbound fully prepaid cover, ex German Sale, with 1988 P.F. certificate (misidentifying stamp as 72L2)

$ 450

959

Gordon's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (72L3). Huge margins, scissors-cut in bottom right margin, red "Paid" straightline (impression ties thru paper), matching strike on Aug. 2, 1849 folded cover from Newark N.J. to Tract House in New York City, fresh and Very Fine

$ 350

960

Gordon's City Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Green Glazed (72L3). Large to huge margins all around, red "Paid" in arc and "New-York 5 cts. Feb. 14" circular datestamp on buff cover to Orwigsburgh Pa., Extremely Fine, ex Knapp

$ 300

961

Hale & Co., (5c) Light Blue (75L1). Square margins touching on three sides, tied by large ms. "P" cancel, red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from 37 S. Third Street, Philadelphia" oval handstamp on Dec. 2, 1844 folded letter to Newport R.I., Very Fine, choice Hale & Co. usage from Philadelphia office, interesting contents regarding politics and art

$ 800

962

Hale & Co., (5c) Light Blue (75L1). Three overlapping cut-to-shape singles, red manuscript cancel, oval Hale & Co. handstamp on 1844 folded letter to Philadelphia, also a cut-to-shape single tied by "Paid" on 1845 folded letter to New York, Fine-Very Fine

$ 400

963

Hale & Co., (5c) Light Blue, (5c) Light Blue, Street Address Omitted (75L1, 75L5). One 75L1, two 75L5, each cut to octagonal shape, former with "N" ms. cancel on Feb. 1845 folded letter with red Providence office oval, other two tied by handstamps on Aug. 20 and Oct. 17, 1844 folded letters from Boston to NYC, one with ms. "W" cancel, Very Fine group

$ 300

964

Hale & Co., (5c) Blue, Street Address Omitted (75L5). Square-cut margins, three large, one slightly in, minor affixing wrinkle, tied by Hale & Co. Boston oval handstamp on Oct. 12, 1844 folded letter to New York, Very Fine

$ 325

965

Hale & Co., (5c) Blue, Street Address Omitted (75L5). Square-cut margins, sheet margin at left, others touching, lightly cancelled by rectangular framed handstamp, Hale & Co. Boston oval handstamp on Aug. 15, 1844 folded letter to New York, Very Fine

$ 280

966

Hale & Co., (5c) Blue, Street Address Omitted (75L5). Initialled "N.L." (New London Conn.), cut square with margins just in, used on 1844 folded letter datelined New London Conn. and addressed to a coal dealer in New York, usual filing folds do not affect stamp, Fine

$ 650

967

Forwarded by Hale & Co. from Middletown (Conn.). Red oval hs, matching "Collect Six Cents for Hale & Co." box on 1845 folded letter to Boston, fresh and Very Fine, extremely rare Hale office marking

$ 650

968

Hale & Co. New Haven. Four stampless covers: three bearing red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from New Haven" hs, last from Hartford, 1845 usages, ms. ratings, some wear to be expected, a Fine group

$ 425

969

Hanford's Pony Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Orange Yellow (78L1). Three large margins, slightly in at left, ms. "Paid" cancel (not tied), used on Dec. 1847 folded letter to Currier in New York City, red Horse & Rider oval handstamp and small "Paid" straightline (this indicates prepayment by stamp), Fine, with 1987 P.F. certificate stating that stamp did not originate, an opinion with which we respectfully disagree

$ 180

970

Hanford's Pony Express, New York N.Y., 2c Black on Orange Yellow (78L1). Ample to large margins, used on folded letter to Middletown Conn. with red "Paid" in arc and matching New-York 5 cts. Mar. 31" circular datestamp over ms. "Paid 5", vertical central file fold ending in tears at ends, otherwise Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate

$ 200

971

A. M. Hinckley's Express Co., New York N.Y., 1c Red on Bluish (82L1). Unused (no gum), large even margins, Very Fine

$ 650

972

Humbolt Express, Nevada, 25c Brown (86L1). Ample to large margins, removed and hinged in place, with blue oval "Wells Fargo & Co. Marysville Jun. 20" datestamp on buff cover addressed to "Agent of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express" Oroville, with manuscript "50 Humboldt Stamps less one per on letter as ordered" and "Price reduced to 10c", light creasing and small tear at T., apparently, Langton charged Wells Fargo a wholesale price of 10c for each 25c stamp, probably for Wells Fargo to use on their letters that connected with Humbolt's

$ 475

973

Hussey's Post, New York N.Y., (unstated value) Black on Manila, Handstamped Wrapper (87LUP2). Clear strike with "Paid/G. Hussey" two-line handstamp on brown wrapper to local addressee, open at both ends (used to enclose printed matter), Very Fine, extremely rare, with 1994 P.F. certificate

$ 220

974

Hussey's Post, New York N.Y., (unstated value) Black, Handstamped Wrapper (87LUP3). Clear strike with "1 ct. Paid Hussey 50 Wm. St. Oct." circular datestamp on 1858 folded cover to local street address, Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate

$ 325

975

Hussey's Post, New York N.Y., (unstated value) Black, Handstamped Wrapper (87LUP1). Mostly clear strike with "Free" straightline handstamp on cover to local street address, backflap partly missing, still Very Fine, with 1994 P.F. certificate

$ 200

976

Jenkins' Camden Dispatch, Camden N.J., (1c) Black, Fine Impression (89L1). Three, all Halstead Type 4 and with original gum, one wide-face variety with large margins, another with corner sheet margin, third with large margins and crease at right, Extremely Fine group

$ 425

978

Messenkope's Union Square Post Office, New York N.Y., (1c) Black on Green Glazed (106L1). Three large margins, in at top, ms. "X" cancel (not tied), black "New-York 5 Cts. Feb. 16" integral-rate circular datestamp on buff cover to Hobart N.Y., Fine

$ 45

979

One Cent Despatch (Wiley), Washington D.C., 1c Violet (112L1). Type I, ample margins, tied by "City Despatch Apl. 28 2 P.M. 1856" circular datestamp with second strike on attorney's blue corner card cover to local street address, references printed on back, cleaned (slightly affecting address), slightly worn, Very Fine appearance

$ 425

980

One Cent Despatch (Wiley), Washington D.C., 1c Violet (112L1). Close to large margins, tied by "City Despatch Aug. 26 2 P.M. 1856" circular datestamp, second strike at right, on locally addressed cover with "Evening Star" corner card, cover expertly repaired, otherwise Very Fine

$ 250

981

One Cent Despatch (Wiley), Washington D.C., 1c Violet (112L1). Type I, large margins to just touched at right, faint gum stain, tied by "City Despatch Apl. 9 4-1/2 P.M. 1856" circular datestamp on 3c Red Nesbitt front only to Maryland Secretary of State in Annapolis, "Washington D.C. Apr. 9, 1856" circular datestamp, Fine piece

$ 150

982

Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Black on Yellow (117L1). Huge margins, trivial crease at bottom right corner, cancelled by red "Cd." (impression ties thru paper) on Jul. 1844 folded letter from New York City to Albany, Extremely Fine

$ 1,150

983

Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Black on Yellow (117L1). Three huge margins including sheet margin at left, touching at top, red "Cd." cancel (impression ties thru paper), used on Jul. 1844 folded letter from New York to Rochester, file fold thru stamp, otherwise Fine

$ 270

984

Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Black on Yellow (117L1). Large to huge margins, brilliant color, faint red "Cd." cancel, matching "Pomeroy & Cos. Express" handstamp in semi-circle on Jul. 1844 folded letter from New York City to Buffalo, file fold thru stamp, otherwise Very Fine

$ 475

985

Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Black on Yellow (117L1). Ample margins, lightly cancelled by red "Cd." (not tied) on Jul. 1844 folded letter from Buffalo to Albany, file fold thru stamp, lifted and pressed, Very Fine appearance

$ 230

986

Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Blue on Thin Bond (117L3). Three ample to large margins, touched at bottom, ms. "W" cancel (ties thru paper), red "Boyd's City Express Post, Sep. 4 9 O'C" framed datestamp on 1844 folded letter from Rochester to New York City, file fold thru stamp, some lightened stains, otherwise Very Fine, scarce conjunctive usage

$ 2,000

987

Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Black on Thin Bond (117L4). Ample to large margins, ms. "JWS" cancel, used on Aug. 1844 folded letter from Ithaca to New York City, red "Boyd's City Express Post, Aug. 19 9 O'C" framed datestamp, slight wear along file fold, otherwise Very Fine, scarce conjunctive usage with Pomeroy's Black stamp

$ 1,900

988

Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Lake on Thin Bond (117L6). Two huge margins, ample at right and slightly in at bottom, rich color, ms. "NYok" (New York) cancel (ties thru paper) on Aug. 1844 folded letter to Buffalo, Very Fine

$ 800

989

Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Lake on Thin Bond (117L6). Ample to large margins, rich color, ms. "NYk" (New York) cancel (ties thru paper) on Aug. 1844 folded letter to Utica, file fold thru stamp, otherwise Very Fine

$ 575

990

Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Lake on Thin Bond (117L6). Ample to large margins, ms. "RLC" cancel, red "Pomeroy & Cos. Express" semi-circle on Jul. 1844 folded letter from New York City to Albany, file fold thru stamp, otherwise Very Fine

$ 750

991

Pomeroy's Letter Express, 5c Lake on Thin Bond (117L6). Large margins, tied by ms. "X" cancel on Nov. 1844 folded letter from Elmira to Albany, faint gum stain, file fold, Very Fine

$ 950

992

Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., (2c) Red on Wove (136L4). Ample to large margins, rich color, black Star cancel, tied by red "Swarts' Chatham Square B. Post Office N.Y." oval on small narrow cover with printed blue three-line border, local street address, Extremely Fine

$ 400

993

Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., (2c) Red on Wove (136L4). Stone IV, pane of 25, original gum, appears Mint N.H., three large margins, cut in at right, Fine-Very Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate

$ 150

994

Swarts' City Dispatch Post, New York N.Y., (1c) Red (136L9). Large margins, tied by well-struck oval "Swarts B. Post Office N.Y. Chatham Square" datestamp, matching boxed "Paid Swarts" hs, Extremely Fine

$ 350

996

Union Square Post Office, New York N.Y., 1c Black on Light Apple Green (141L2). Cut to shield shape, tied by pencil cancel, used with 3c Brownish Carmine (11), ample margins to touching, slight creasing around margins, tied by "New-York Aug. 9" circular datestamp on ca. 1853 blue cover to Natchez Miss., sender's routing "Via N. Orleans", Very Fine

$ 270

997

W. Wyman, Boston Mass., 5c Black (149L1). Huge margins all around, ms. "X" cancel (not tied), used on folded cover to New York City street address, docketing indicates origin at Boston on Sep. 17, 1844, oval "Forwarded by John A. Newbould, New-York" handstamp on back, Extremely Fine, an unusual combination of Wyman's independent mail route and a New York forwarder, with 1991 P.F. certificate

$ 2,100