1869 Pictorial Issue
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 2282 |
 |
 1c Buff (112). Two
covers, each cancelled by bold "Paid" handstamp of Lincoln Mass., one s.e.
at right, both with light creases, still Very Fine strikes (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
95.00 |
| 2283 |
|
 2c Brown (113). Centered
to bottom left with enormous margin at top, tied by "Milton Pa. Mar. 1"
duplex on horse clothier's red illustrated corner card cover to
Boston, few faint toned spots, Fine, unusual and scarce advertising usage
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
220.00 |
| 2284 |
|
 3c Ultramarine (114).
Cancelled by bold cork, "Worcester Mass. Jan. 28" circular datestamp on
blue Lincoln cameo cover to St. Louis Mo., blue 1870 die sinkers and
engraver's company handstamp, with original enclosure, few cover edge tears
at top, otherwise Very Fine, rare Knox & Lang cameo design, especially rare
used in 1869 period (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
350.00 |
| 2285 |
|
 3c Ultramarine (114).
Vertical strip of three, tied by cogwheels and matching "Cheyenne
Wyoming Oct. 2" circular datestamp on legal-size 1869 cover to Omaha
Nebr., reduced at left, fresh and Fine
(Image) |
E. 100-150 |
135.00 |
| 2286 |
|
 6c Ultramarine (115).
Bright shade, tied by perfectly struck segmented cork on tissue cover to
London, England, red "New York Apr. 21" circular datestamp, 1870 London
transit, missing top flap and some slight edgewear barely affects stamp,
otherwise Very Fine (Image) |
425.00 |
170.00 |
| 2287 |
|
 12c Green (117). Rich
color, tied by Star fancy cancel on mourning cover to
England, purple "Philadelphia Paid All May 7" circular datestamp, 1869
docketing at left, Fine, early usage (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
230.00 |
| 2289 |
|
 15c Brown & Blue, Ty. II
(119). Choice centering, wide margins, deep rich colors, tied by light
strike of cork cancel on cover with printed address to Paris,
France, purple "Philadelphia Pa. 6 Dec. 14" credit datestamp, blue 1869
Calais transit, receiving backstamp, stamp and cover are Extremely Fine, a
superb single usage of the 15c 1869 Pictorial, ex Haas
(Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
1,400.00 |