3LB1, 3LB2 continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 69 |
 |
 Boston Mass., 1c Blue
(3LB2). Margins ample to slightly in, tied by red ring of pearls
cancel, used with 3c Dull Red (11), ample margins to touching, tied by
large "Paid" grid, part strike of red Boston circular datestamp on small
cover to Providence R.I., Very Fine (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 70 |
|
 Penny Post Paid. Blue grid
in circle handstamp clearly struck on cover originating in New York
City, addressed to 42 Niles Block in Boston, 1c Blue, Ty. V (24), torn
at bottom before use, tied by "New-York Jan. 5" circular datestamp,
evidently a 1c circular-rate usage, small mended corner nick, still Very
Fine, a significant and very rare example of the "Penny Post Paid"
handstamp used on inbound mail, ex Mason
(Image) |
E. 400-500 |
| 71 |
|
Boston Mass., 1c Blue, Carrier (3LB1-3LB2). Total of 25 items,
includes 9 of 3LB1 (2 on fronts, 1 tied on cover, 6 uncancelled or untied
on covers), and 16 of 3LB2 (3 unused, 4 on pieces or fronts, 8 tied on
covers and 1 untied on cover), 3LB1's have usual gum toning, margins mostly
ample to just touching, includes Dark Blue shades, generally Fine-Very
Fine, outstanding nucleus for further study of these fascinating issues |
5,015.00 |