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Spectacular $1.00 Trans-Mississippi registered cover to Germany$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292), used with block of four, pair and four singles of 1¢ Trans-Mississippi (285), tied by "Heron Mont. Jan. 9, 1899" circular datestamps on registered cover to Nuremberg, Germany, New York registry label, New York registry oval datestamp on back (January 16), receiving backstamp (January 28), one 1¢ stamp at bottom with flaw, Very Fine, a rare and colorful franking with the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, perhaps 20 covers are known with this beautiful 19th century commemorative stamp, including approximately 14 with single frankings--we are aware of a similar franking, with nine 1¢ stamps and two 50¢ stamps, which was offered in our 2013 World's Fair Collection (Sale 1056, lot 430), the cover offered here is illustrated in Neil, The Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898 (p. 150), ex Rosenthal
Second earliest recorded use of the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292), tied by "Detroit Mich. Transit Jun. 22 1PM 98" circular datestamp on cover to Windsor, Canada, neat "Windsor Ont. PM JU 22 98" receiving datestamp on back, stamp with long sealed horizontal tear, otherwise Very Fine, the only recorded use of the $1.00 on cover to Canada, dated just five days after the stamp was issued on June 17, ex Dr. Jerome Motto ("Vanguard" collection, Rumsey Sale 11, 4/26-29/2001, lot 3629, where acquired by William H. Gross), illustrated in Neil, The Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898 (p. 152)
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Detailed impression, tied by New York registry oval on illustrated corner card cover for "Hensel, Bruckmann & Lorbacher, Parcel Agency for the German Mail" to Munich, Germany, addressed to D. Heinemann, purple "Registered, Jul. 22, 1898, Branch P.O. Station P., New York P.O." five-line boxed datestamp, New York registry label, receiving backstamp (Aug. 1)EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE COVERS IN EXISTENCE.
The sender, Hensel Bruckmann & Lorbacher, is still in business as freight forwarders.
Ex Saffin, Rosenthal, "World's Fair" and Dr. Heimburger. Illustrated in the Neil-Rosenthal book (pp. 98, 151).
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Detailed impression, tied by New York registry oval on illustrated corner card cover for "Hensel, Bruckmann & Lorbacher, Parcel Agency for the German Mail" to Munich, Germany, addressed to D. Heinemann, purple "Registered, Jul. 22, 1898, Branch P.O. Station P., New York P.O." five-line boxed datestamp, New York registry label, receiving backstamp (Aug. 1)EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE COVERS IN EXISTENCE.
The sender, Hensel Bruckmann & Lorbacher, is still in business as freight forwarders.
Ex Saffin, Rosenthal and "World's Fair". Illustrated in the Neil-Rosenthal book (pp. 98, 151).
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Tied by mute oval cancels, "New York (Sta. P) Registered Oct. 21, 1935" double-circle datestamp struck twice on back of cover to Vienna, Austria, purple "REGISTERED" straightline and Oct. 31 receiving datestamp, small repair at top where paper clip stain was removed, Very Fine and scarce use
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Choice centering, tied by "Heusler Ind. Dec. 1, 1898" circular datestamp on registered cover from Dr. Ernst H. C. Heusler to Rev. Ferdinand Busser, Mansfield O., purple "Registered, Dec. 5, 1898, Mansfield Ohio" three-line receiving backstampVERY FINE. A RARE SINGLE FRANKING OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Perhaps 20 covers are known with the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi Issue, including approximately 14 with single frankings. This cover is part of a group prepared by Dr. Ernst Heusler of Heusler, Indiana. According to web sources consulted, the town was probably named for Dr. Heusler, who was the first postmaster when the post office was established in 1893.
Ex Rosenthal. Illustrated in the Neil-Rosenthal book (p. 150). With 1987 P.F. certificate.
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Detailed impression, tied by New York registry oval on illustrated corner card cover for "Hensel, Bruckmann & Lorbacher, Parcel Agency for the German Mail" to Munich, Germany, addressed to D. Heinemann, purple "Registered, Jul. 22, 1898, Branch P.O. Station P., New York P.O." five-line boxed datestamp, New York registry label, receiving backstamp (Aug. 1)EXTREMELY FINE. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE COVERS IN EXISTENCE.
The sender, Hensel Bruckmann & Lorbacher, is still in business as freight forwarders.
Ex Saffin and Rosenthal. Illustrated in the Neil-Rosenthal book (p. 151).
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Tied by light strike of purple registry oval, matching "Registered, Dec. 28, 1898 1.00 P.M., Sub-Station No. 42, P.O. Boston, Mass." four-line datestamp on cover to Freiburg, Germany, receiving backstamp, trivial edgewearVERY FINE. A SCARCE SINGLE FRANKING OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
Perhaps 20 covers are known with the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi Issue, including approximately 14 with single frankings.
With 1986 P.F. certificate.
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Used with two 1c Trans-Mississippi (285), s.e. at right, tied by registry ovals, purple "Registered, Aug. 18, 1898, Branch P.O. Station S, New York P.O." five-line boxed datestamp on cover to Muhlhausen, Germany, part-printed "Per Steamer Campania" at upper left, receiving backstampVERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE $1.00 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE USED ON COVER.
Perhaps 20 covers are known with the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi Issue.
Ex Rosenthal. Illustrated in the Neil-Rosenthal book (p. 148). With 1986 P.F. certificate
$1.00 Trans-Mississippi (292). Tied by "Evansville Ind. Dec. 1, 1898" flag machine cancel on Post Office Department Official Money Order Business imprint cover from Madisonville Ky. to Evansville Ind., neat strike of "Madisonville Ky. Nov. 26, 1898" duplex does not tie stamp, which was affixed over duplex and cancelled on arrival, stamp has small corner crease, Very Fine, a remarkable usage
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