1861-66 Issue, One-cent:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 2219 |
 |
 1c Blue (63). Three, two
with s.e., used with unrecognized and uncancelled 1c Blue, Ty. V
(24), No. 63's tied by blue grids and "Chicago Ill. Feb. 12, 1863"
double-circle datestamp on cover to Aurora Ill., bold matching "Held for
Postage" backstamp, cover opened at left affecting one stamp, another
stamp with rounded corner prior to use, still Fine and unusual usage, the
cover was held and advertised as deficient in postage until the sender
furnished an additional 1c as the 1857 Issue was demonetized and not
accepted (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
| 2220 |
|
 1c Blue (63). Rich color,
tied by boldly struck "Paid" in oval, red "Boston Mass. Feb. 24"
double-circle datestamp on multicolored Romeo & Juliet Valentine
cover addressed locally, with original embossed multicolored enclosure
depicting lovebirds kissing and with "You are all my heart's treasure/My
joy and my pleasure" label affixed, cover has small tear at right from
opening, an Extremely Fine and attractive Valentine
(Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
| 2221 |
|
 1c Blue (63). Two
singles, cancelled by bold strike of "Paid" cancel on red and blue
Ellsworth Patriotic cover, red "Boston Mass. Jun. 19" double-circle
datestamp, addressed locally, Very Fine and choice, scarce usage of two 1c
stamps on a drop-rate patriotic (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
| 2222 |
|
 1c Blue (63). Horizontal
pair and single, tied by "Collinsville Ill. Nov. 26" circular datestamp on
red and blue Flag Patriotic cover to Moro Ill., fresh and Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 400-500 |
| 2223 |
|
 1c Blue (63). Three
singles, different shades, tied by neat "Williamsport Md. Mar. 11" circular
datestamp on light yellow cover to New York with red and blue Standing
Liberty and Flag Patriotic design, slightly reduced at right, one stamp
with couple tiny toned spots, otherwise Very Fine, interesting with the
usage of the different shades (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 2224 |
|
 1c Blue (63). Horizontal
pair and a single, tied by clear strikes of "Philadelphia Pa. Apr. 23,
1866" duplex datestamps on illustrated gun corner card cover to
Baltimore Md., gun dealer's backstamp, few toned spots, otherwise Very
Fine, scarce early gun advertising cover
(Image) |
E. 400-500 |
| 2225 |
|
 1c Blue (63). Horizontal
strip of four, fresh color and generally well-centered, tied by circle of
wedges and "New-York 22 Jan. 1863" double-circle datestamp on pristine
cover to Philadelphia, right stamp in strip scissors-separated at right
affecting a few perfs, still an Extremely Fine cover paying 3c domestic
postage plus 1c carrier fee, ex Hill (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 2226 |
|
 1c Blue, 3c Rose (63,
65). Horizontal pair of 3c, tied by large blue "Wells, Fargo & Co.s
Express S. Frco. 20 Dec." double-circle datestamp on 3c Pink entire
with printed frank to Boston, Jan 21 receiving double-circle datestamp,
filing hole affects one 3c stamp, otherwise Very Fine and colorful usage
paying the 10c transcontinental rate (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
| 2227 |
|
 1c Blue (63). Horizontal
pair, natural s.e. at right, tied by well-struck "New-York Oct. 15, 1862"
double-circle datestamp on blue printed prices current to Cadiz,
Spain, Gomez correspondence, London transit, fresh and Very Fine usage
paying the printed circular rate (Image) |
E. 400-500 |