Sale 3048 - The James E. Challenger Collection of United States Postal History by H.R. Harmer

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Sale 3048 September 30, 2021

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The James E. Challenger Collection of United States Postal History

September 30, 2021 New York City

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Sale 3048 The James E. Challenger Collection of United States Postal History

Exhibition of Lots By Appointment H.R. Harmer, GPN, Inc. 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2607 New York, NY 10111 929.436.2800

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Auction Date Thursday September 30, 2021 1:30 PM Eastern Lots 1501 to 1988 1

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Alfred H. Caspary

Alfred F. Lichtenstein

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Introduction The James E. Challenger Collection of United States Postal History presents an exciting opportunity to bring to market many unique or rare covers which were collected decades ago. Highlights such as the unique “Hayes and Wheeler” cancel of Carmel, New York and Benedict’s Arnold Leg from Brattleboro, Vermont will certainly find the market for fancy cancelations a much different place than when they were last sold. Nearly all of the Chicago fancy cancel rarities—from the pool table to the “GIN” barrel to the “KK” in a coffin—are represented, as well as the rare green Floyd’s Penny Post stamp on cover and the finest example of Chicago’s “Old Stamps Not Recognized” handstamp. After so many years outside of the public eye we are confident that the market will be very receptive to this material. A note on the order of this catalogue: the fancy cancels are more or less arranged according to Hubert C. Skinner and Amos Eno’s work on the subject (United States Cancellations 1845-1869; APS 1980). While not a perfect solution (an eagle can be considered a pictorial animal or a patriotic design, for example) their taxonomy nevertheless provides a basic framework by which most cancels can be easily categorized. The only fancy cancels not organized in this way are the Chicago Blues, which are instead nestled within the Chicago postal history section of this catalogue. When a catalogue number is given in the text of a description, it generally either refers to Skinner and Eno or James M. Cole (Cancellations and Killers of the Banknote Era, 1870-1894; USPCS 1995). Two other catalogues referenced are Chicago Blue Postal Markings 1870-1877 (Paul K. Berg, 1992) and The Waterbury Cancellations 1865-1890 (Paul C. Rohloff, CCC, 1978). Lastly, a word of thanks to Richard Frajola for his assistance in the preparation of this catalogue. Charles Epting New York City, August 2021

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Condition of Collections And Large Lots Obvious reprints

Valuations

Forgeries, fake cancels, and badly defective stamps are normally not included in catalog totals unless noted. However, as with any large group of stamps, some stamps may prove to be bogus, misidentified, or defective. Descriptions of quality are meant to apply to the overall condition of the lot. Lots described as being "mixed" quality or condition should be expected to contain some faulty material.

A Start Price is given for each lot. We do not accept any bids below the start price. All collection lots or lots containing in excess of 10 stamps offered in this auction are sold "as is" and are not returnable for any reason whatsoever. Please be certain to read the full Terms & Conditions of Sale at the rear of the catalog. All bidders will be bound by those Terms & Conditions of Sale.

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united states postal history

Fancy Cancels Simple Designs and Geometrics

LotNo

2001

2002

Start Price

"Paid" with Square Grid (Bucksport, ME), the so-called "Bucksport Flag" in blue ties 1851 3c Dull red (11A) to folded letter to Williamsville, Vermont, light "Bucksport Me. Jan 12" datestamp, very fine and fresh, a nice example of this popular early fancy cancel (S-E SD-G 108)

100

Squares and Rectangles Fancy Cancel Collection, 39 covers and cards, mostly 1860s through Banknote era, note West Meriden CT segmented square on 1869 3c, Detroit MI grid on 1857 3c (SD-G 94), Saline MI on 1869 3c, etc, mixed condition but generally fine to very fine strikes

100

Ex 2003

2003

Hollow Circle Fancy Cancels, approximately 92 covers and cards, mostly 1860s/80s issues, sorted by design type including various grids, concentrics, geometrics, etc., note Honeoye Falls NY "button" (SD-T 38), Whitewater WI (GE-E 19), Cambridgeport MA (SD-G 112), Allegan MI on 1869 3c, Kingston NY "+" in circle (GE-E 91), Pawlet VT grid (SD-G 78), Whallonsburgh NY (GE-E 24), Plymouth MA (SD-G 134), Horicon WI (SD-G 58), mixed condition but some very fine strikes

200

united states postal history

Ex 2004

2006

LotNo

2004

Start Price

Illinois Circles Fancy Cancel Collection, approximately 136 covers from the 1860s through the Banknotes, 47 of which are Wheels of Fortune, also includes Naperville (SD-G 123), Springfield (similar to SF bullseye), Mechanicsburg asterisk, Columbia asterisk, and many other cancels not listed in Skinner-Eno, mixed condition, ideal for the Illinois specialist

300

2005

"Doughnut" Fancy Cancels, 37 covers and cards all with thick circular killers, mostly 1860s through Banknote issues, several interesting but condition very mixed throughout

2006

Asterisk in Double Circle (South Framingham, MA), perfect strike on fresh and well-centered 1861 3c Rose (65), matching "South Framingham Mass Jul 14" datestamp, docketing indicates 1863 use, addressed to Dedham, Massachusetts, missing backflap, otherwise extremely fine especially with such a choice stamp (S-E GE-C 199)

Ex 2007

2007 2008

Ex 2008

Enclosed Circles Fancy Cancels Collection, approximately 134 covers from the 1860s through about 1900, wide variety of cancellation types including honeycombs, geometrics, divided circles, etc, note early cancels including Stillwater MN (GE-C 4), Winterport ME (GE-C 22), and Leominster MA (GE-P 63), mixed condition but many fine strikes, an interesting assortment

300

"Open Circle" Fancy Cancels, approximately 77 covers and cards, all with various forms of circular cancels, mostly 1860s/80s but a few later, note Fort Plain NY (GE-P 67), Brooklyn NY (GE-P 80), circle of hearts from Richmond VA, Frenchtown NJ (GE-C 9), Great Bend Village PA (GE-C 11), Rutland VT wedges, various circles of wedges including Montello WI, several horseshoes, sunbursts, and linear circles including Virginia City NV (territorial), etc., very mixed cover condition but many fine strikes, viewing recommended

250

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2009

2011

LotNo

2009

Start Price

Shield in Heptagon (East Troy, WI), nice strike on 1857 3c Dull red (26) with matching "East Troy Wis. Feb 14" datestamp, addressed to Selden, New York, very fine and fresh (S-E GE-H 4)

Ex 2010

2010 2011 2012

Ex 2012

Triangles and Ovals Fancy Cancels, approximately 76 covers, mostly 1860s through Banknotes, mix of triangles and ovals with some ellipses, better triangles including Triangle NY (GE-T 2), Norwich CT (GE-T 6), Bristol RI (GE-T 9), and Dayton OH on 1869 3c, mixed condition throughout, viewing recommended

150

Cogwheel (Springfield IL), bold strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to all-over State of Illinois Executive Department illustrated cover with eagle, addressed to Waukegan, Illinois, "Springfield Ill. May 22 1863" datestamp, cover some minor wear and stamp faults, still a handsome cancel and cover

100

Wheels/Cogs Fancy Cancel Collection, approximately 97 covers, mostly 1860s through Banknotes, note earlier including West Haven VT (PN-F 18), 9-point star from Nevada City CA, Cooperstown NY (GE-M 13), Bristol IN (GE-R 43), New York NY (GE-P 8), Rutland VT pinwheel, New Bedford MA (GE-P 27), Unadilla NY (GE-E 8), also 36 Wheels of Fortune, mixed condition but majority of strikes fine or better

300

united states postal history

Ex 2013

LotNo

2013

Start Price

Geometric Fancy Cancels Collection, approximately 165 covers and cards, mostly 1860s through 1890s, note: Salem OH box in box (GE-S 8); checkerboards from: Baldwinsville NY (GE-E 46), Buffalo NY (GEE 43), and Canton PA (GE-E 44); Putnam CT column (GE-175); diamonds from Westfield NY (GE-D 5) and Athol Depot MA (GE-D 8); geometrics including Pittsburgh PA (GE-95 and GE-38); Rensselaerville NY diagonal lines (SD-G 103); Columbus OH "prison bars" (SD-G 102); also various ] tic-tac-toes, line precancels, New Orleans geometrics, windmills, tic-tac-toes, and other odd unidentifiable cancellations, strikes mostly about fine to fine, a wealth of further research to be conducted with many interesting and above-average cancels

300

Ex 2014

2014

Illinois Geometric Fancy Cancels, 67 cover and cards from the 1860s to 1890s, including various crossroads, diamonds (incl Lockport IL GE-D 9 and Joliet IL GE-D 1), rays, rectangles, squares, triangles, lines, and targets, mixed cover condition but mostly fine or better strikes

100

united states postal history

Crosses and Crossroads

LotNo

2015

2016

2017

2015 Ex 2016 Cross/X Fancy Cancels, approximately 77 covers and cards with various cross or X cancellations, mostly 1860s/80s, note Hamilton Square NJ (CR-M 31), Saccarappa ME (NS-J 21), Old Point Comfort VA (GE-C 154), Hebron CT "X" in circle on embossed patriotic, mixed condition throughout but many presentable covers

Start Price

150

Crosses and Propellers Fancy Cancels, approximately 172 covers and cards, primarily 1860s through Banknote era but a few later, mixture of Maltese crosses, Christian crosses, Greek crosses, and propellers (many Skinner-Eno or Cole listed), a few caught our eye such as Canastota NY Christian cross (CR-C 3) and Waterbury CT crossroads (Rohloff C-2), very mixed condition and many with faults, still many clear strikes

300

Ex 2017 2018 Illinois Propeller and Cross Fancy Cancels, approximately 79 covers and cards, mostly various Maltese crosses in black, magenta, purple, and blue, note Roscoe CSU-21 in purple, Nunda CR-G 18, Kankakee Depot in blue, Lexington CSN-3, Pana CSM-18, etc, generally fine, a nice group for the specialist

100

Stars 2018

2019

2020

Five-Pointed Star (Sharon, VT), clear strike in green on 1861 3c Rose (65), matching "Sharon VT Mar 3" datestamp, addressed to Randolph, Vermont, Very Fine and attractive in every regard (S-E ST-S 4)

2019 Ex 2020 Five-Pointed Segmented Star (Barre, MA), perfect strike on 1855 3c Deep claret (11), "Barre Ms. Aug 8" datestamp alongside on small cover addressed to Boston, Very Fine, neat and attractive (similar to S-E ST-E 2)

Entwined Star Fancy Cancels, approximately 75 covers with various entwined stars (many Skinner-Eno and Cole listed), we note Bonds Village MA "PAID" around star (ST-C 18), South Gardner MA (ST-O 38), El Paso TX, Glendale MA in blue (ST-E 25a), Mittineague MA (ST-E 22), Lowell MA on 1869 2c, variety of 1869 3c including Paducah KY, Greenfield MA, Milton WI, Omro WI, and Cynthiana KY, mixed condition but strikes generally fine, an attractive assortment with some select covers

200

united states postal history

2021

2022

LotNo

2021 2022

Start Price

"5" in Star (Huntsville, AL), outer lettersheet addressed to Denmark, Tennessee, with bold strike of negative "5" and matching "Huntsville Al. Jan 7" datestamp, cover faults, a very fine strike of one of the most attractive stampless markings

100

"10" in Circle of Stars (Huntsville, AL), perfect strike on 1846 folded letter to Raleigh, North Carolina, matching blue "Huntsville Al. Nov 14" datestamp at left, vertical crease and some bleaching (away from "10" handstamp), extremely fine strike of this desirable marking

150

2023

2024

2023

"Paid" Around Interwoven Star (Bonds Village, MA), complete strikes on 1861 1c Blue and 1869 2c Brown (63, 113), former with straightedge at right, on attractive cherub illustrated cover to Sunderland, Massachusetts, "Bonds Village MS Nov 27(?)" datestamp, reduced at right, very fine and appealing mixed-issue franking (S-E ST-C 18)

100

2024

Solid 5-Point Star Fancy Cancels, approximately 132 covers and cards, many on 2c and 3c Banknotes, note 1869 3c Wentworth NH, Columbia MO, East Canaan NH, Troy PA, and Cortland NY; Chateaugay NY on 1857 3c; 1861 3c Greenwich CT, Prospect Plains NJ, Fentonville MI, Albany NY, Phelps NY, Woodbury NJ, Newport NH, Nashville TN, and Liverpool PA, many fine strikes with mixed condition

250

united states postal history

2026

2025

LotNo

Start Price

2025

Six-Pointed Star (Chicopee, MA), crisp and complete strike on 1851 3c Dull red (11), "Chicopee Mass. Jan 20" datestamp (contents indicate 1857 use), on cover to Ludlow, Vermont, stamp somewhat irregular margins and cover with small faults, still a very fine strike of this early fancy cancel on cover

2026

Six-Pointed Star (Worcester, MA), bold strike ties 1851 3c Dull red (11A) to cover to Blackstone, Massachusetts, "Worcester. Mass. Jun 9" datestamp at left, manuscript "S.S. Hospital" at top, extremely fine, a striking early fancy cancellation cover (S-E ST-6P 38)

Six-Pointed Star in Circle (Bristol, CT), bold strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to yellow cover, red and blue waving flag patriotic design with "Long May It Wave!" verse, addressed to "U.S.S. Acacia, Blockading Squadron, off Charleston, South Carolina", edge repair, still an attractive and scarce use

150

2027

2028

2029

Ex 2029

Non-5 Point Star Fancy Cancels, approximately 100 covers and cards ranging primarily from the 1860s to 1880s, note (Skinner-Eno numbers): Plainville CT four-point star in blue on 1857 3c, Westborough MA ST-E 18 on 1869 3c, Ulster PA (ST-6P 41), Palmyra PA (ST-6P 1), New Haven CT six-point star on 2c Black Jack and on 1c 1861, Hebron CT in blue (ST-6P 36), Green Point NY six-point star on 1869 1c and 2c, South Yarmouth MA in blue (ST-6P 19), seven-point star on 1869 3c (illegible Ohio town), Corry PA (ST-8P 1), Holderness NH (SD-C 12), Morrisville VT 8-point star on 1857 3c, Fort Plain NY (ST-8P 8), Tuscaloosa AL 8-point star on 5c CSA, Tarentum PA 9-point star on 1869 3c, and Chester CT (GE-C 49), mixed condition, many with fine strikes

200

Star Fancy Cancels, approximately 105 covers and cards, mostly 1860s/90s, ranging from simple stars to more ornate designs, many Skinner-Eno or Cole listed but we note a good number of unlisted cancels as well, note Washington on horseback patriotic from Canaan CT (stamp folded over), several Black Jacks and 1869s, stars inside of stars, etc., mixed condition throughout and expect faults on a majority of covers, still a good number of fine strikes make this a worthwhile collection

200

united states postal history

2030

2031

LotNo

Start Price

2030 2031

Stars in Circles Fancy Cancels, approximately 124 covers and cards mostly spanning the 1860s to 1880s, note a few covers with 1869 3c (incl cover from Middletown DE with red cancel and brewery handstamp), Oakdale MA on Union patriotic, Hartford CT star in double circle (S-E ST-D 47), New Brighton NY on O43, etc, usual mixed condition throughout but still many fine strikes, worth a close inspection

200

Outlined Star Fancy Cancels, approximately 87 covers and cards, note S-E listed including: Portsmouth VA ST-E 12 in blue, Boston MA ST-E 7, Portland CT ST-E 13, Norridgewock ME ST-O 20, Three Rivers MI ST-D 5, PittsburghPA ST-O 13, Prospect OH ST-O 24, Yonkers NY ST-O 11, Fort Wayne IN ST-O 9, Neenah WI ST-O 7, Plainville OH ST-O 10, New Woodstock NY ST-St 24, Oriskany Falls NY ST-D 52, and Oil City PA ST-S 12, also Canadaigua NY on 1869 2c and Mobile AL on 24c to London, mixed condition but many fine strikes, ideal for further continuation

150

Ex 2032

Ex 2034

2032

Negative Star Fancy Cancels, approximately 68 covers and cards (primarily 1860s/80s), incl: Watertown WI STN-73, Pittsburgh PA STN-66, Almont MI ST-E 51, Brookline MA ST-E 43, Boston MA ST-O 23, various Philadelphia on 2c Black Jack, 3c 1869, etc, and some colored cancels, many fine or better, attractive collection for the specialist

150

2033

Colored Star Fancy Cancels, 12 blue, 25 violet/purple, and 14 magenta/pink covers and cards, all but a few from the Banknote era, an attractive group

2034

Illinois Star Fancy Cancels, approximately 146 covers and cards, 1860s through Banknote issues, note better including beautiful star inside concentric circles from Lockport, Farmington star in circle (CR-C 23), blue entwined double star from Carthage, Wilmington star in circle in blue (ST-D 56), etc., mixed condition but most strikes fine or better, an attractive collection

250

united states postal history

2038

2035

2037

LotNo

2035 2036

Start Price

Illinois Solid Star Fancy Cancels, approximately 82 covers and cards, mostly Banknote era but some earlier and later, many Cole listed including Olney STA-83, Wilmette STA-49, Highland STA-13, etc., also Freeport ST-S 8 in blue on 1869 3c, Rockford in blue on 1869 3c, and Jerseyville on 1869 3c, also note some purple, violet, magenta, and blue cancels, mostly fine or very fine strikes

100

Star Fancy Cancels on 2c Small Banknotes, approximately 150 covers, most with 2c Reds but some other denoms as well, little duplication, note some registered/drop letters, organized by star type, mostly fine or very fine strikes, ideal for continuation

100

Pictorial Designs: People 2037

Man Smoking Pipe, Type I (Waterbury, CT), easily-distinguishable strike on 3c Pink entire with "Waterbury Con Dec 18 ‚67" double circle datestamp alongside (year enhanced), cover addressed to Guilford, Connecticut, part of backflap out and small tear at top, fine, very few covers recorded with this iconic design (Rohloff E-1)

200

2038

Man in Hat (Columbus, GA), nice strike on 1861 3c Rose (65) on cover to Brooklyn, New York, "Columbus GA Dec 26" datestamp alongside, both stamp and cover with sealed tears, very fine strike of this rare cancel (S-E PH-F 25)

100

Devil with Pitchfork (West Meriden, CT), bold strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65, straightedge) to 1866 cover to Essex, Connecticut, with matching "West Meriden Conn. Aug 6" cds alongside, stamp and cover trivial faults, original enclosure, very fine, this cover not listed in the Duffney census but a very similar cover posted on the same date is (S-E PH-F 40)

500

2039

united states postal history New York Mail Carriers

LotNo

2040

Start Price

Running Man (New York, NY), negative figure of a man in circle ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to orange cover, matching "New-York City Jul 26" datestamp, 1866 docketing at left, very fine, certainly one of the most detailed strikes of this very rare and attractive fancy cancel (S-E PH-F 49)

2041

2041 2042

1,000

2042

"Clown Face" (Elizabeth, NJ), complete strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover to Elmira, New York, "Elizabeth N.J. Mar 11" datestamp alongside, cover slightly reduced at right, a very fine and attractive cancel (S-E PH-F 68)

Profile Facing Right (Lynchburg, VA), bold and complete strike on well-centered 1861 3c Rose (65), "Lynchburg Va. 21" datestamp (month missing but docketing indicates December 1867), addressed to Richmond, Virginia, an attractive cover with a very fine strike this cancel portraying an unfortunatelooking facel (S-E PH-F 92)

100

united states postal history

2043

2044

LotNo

Start Price

2043

Conquistador (Clarkson Centre, NY), incredible manuscript cancel on 1851 3c Dull red (11) transforms George Washington into a Spanish explorer, with the pen strokes just tying to 1856 cover from "Clarkson Centre, NY May 24th", addressed to Carmel, New York, cover with a bit of edge wear and stamp with small nicks, very fine, a whimsical and certainly unique manuscript cancel

200

2044

"Indian Head" (Tom‘s River, NJ), complete strike on 1883 2c Red brown (210), "Tom‘s River N.J. Aug 31 1887" datestamp alongside on cover to Miffintown, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia transit marking on reverse, very fine (Cole JO-116)

100

2045

2046

2045

Stylized Face (Wareham, MA), perfect strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), "Wareham Mass. Jan 20" datestamp, cover addressed to Weaverville, California, barely reduced at left, very fine and quite attractive (S-E PH-M 45)

2046

Devil‘s Mask (New York, NY), two covers each franked with 1873 3c Green (158), first a moderately complete strike with "New York Nov 11 4PM" datestamp, printed address to Hartford, missing backstamp, fresh and Very Fine; second cover a very fine strike on faulty cover to Lowville, New York, large piece out at top and tears running underneath stamp (small faults); a combination of a fine strike on a choice cover and a wonderful strike on a faulty cover, but still nice representation of this popular cancel (Cole JO-90)

100

Man in Coffin (Pittsburgh, PA), sharp strike tying 1879 3c Green (184), with matching "Pittsburgh Pa. Dec 6" datestamp, Singer Sewing Machine cornercard on cover addressed to Uniontown, Pennsylvania, very fine, a wonderful example of this Banknote-era fancy cancel, signed Sloane (Cole SK-52)

100

2047

united states postal history

2048 Ex 2049 LotNo

2048 2049

Start Price

Sun Face (Peckville, PA), small and detailed cancel duplexed with "Peckville Pa. April 11 1887" datestamp, tying 2c Banknote (210) to beautiful multicolor illustrated cover with a bird amongst foliage, addressed to Bullville, New York (backstamped April 12), cover with minor faults but a very fine strike of an enticing cancellation which is unrecorded in the standard literature

Faces and Skulls Fancy Cancel Collection, approximately 102 covers and cards, mostly 1860s/Banknote era, better including Cambridge MA skull (PH-M 32), Philadelphia PA pumpkin face (PH-P 11), Newark NJ (PH-M 22), Fort Wayne IN (PH-M 4), Lynchburg VA (PH-F 92), Springfield MA skull and crossbones (PH-S 26), Pittsburgh PA skull in coffin (SK-51), Warrensburg MO baby with rattle, and Harrisburg PA baby in coffin (JO-179), some mixed condition but strikes generally fine, a few may require a bit of stretch to positively identify as a face but most are obvious, a wonderful and attractive selection

750

2050 2052

2051

2050

Pumpkin Face (Darnestown, MD), bold strike ties 1861 3c Rose pink (64b) to cover to Patterson, New Jersey, "Darnestown Md Oct 28" datestamp at lower left, envelope flap with embossed "Union and Constitution" eagle and shield patriotic design with red and blue lines, small tears at top (one running under stamp), very fine and rare (S-E PH-P 15)

150

2051

Pointing Hand (West Point, MS), perfect strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover to New Haven, Connecticut, "West Point Miss May 6" datestamp alongside, extremely fine and considered to be the finest known, exEno, illustrated in Skinner-Eno page 128 (S-E PH-HF 3)

400

Pointing Hand (Sugar Grove, PA), crisp strike ties 1870 3c Green (147) to cover to Mount Union, Pennsylvania, light Sugar Grove datestamp at left with manuscript date, contents enclosed, very fine strike of this apparently unreported cancel, 1991 Philatelic Foundation certificate (erroneously stated as Shade Gap, PA)

100

2052

united states postal history

View of Brattleboro

LotNo

2053

Start Price

Benedict Arnold‘s Leg (Brattleboro, VT), perfect strike in blue just ties 1861 3c to orange cover to West Haven, Connecticut, matching double circle "Brattleboro VT Sep 21" datestamp at left, extremely fine and attractive in every respect, one of the most unusual and interesting fancy cancel covers we have handled, only three other off-cover stamps recorded From PBS: "On the grounds of the Saratoga National Historic Park, there rests a monument to Benedict Arnold‘s leg. It sits on the spot where Arnold fell wounded during the Battle of Freeman‘s Farm. He had just led a brilliant charge against a British redoubt—the culmination of a day of extraordinary field generalship that led one of his soldiers to later write of Arnold that he was ‚the very genius of war.‘ "The leg was severely wounded, bleeding copiously, and pinned beneath Arnold‘s own horse. It survived the battle and the war. "Arnold, of course, did, too. But in the process, he turned from one of the great heroes of the American Revolution into the epitome of traitorousness."

2,000

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LotNo

2054

Start Price

Footprint (Eagle Mills, NY), three strikes of this interesting cancel tie 1c Columbian and two 1894 2c Carmine (230, 250) to a well-travelled 1895 cover, "Eagle Mills N.Y. Jul 24" datestamp alongside, originally addressed to London and with two forwarding labels, purple pointing hand and "Not Called For" on front, at least 10 backstamps including various New York, London, and Paris, as well as DLO triangle and three-line framed "Detained at address and / given back as unclaimed / E.C.", a bit of wear as expected for such a strenuous journey, very fine and extremely eye-catching

2055 2056

2055

"LS" Initials in Heart (Lima, OH), attractive strike in blue ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover addressed to Corfu, New York, matching "Lima O. Sep 18" datestamp, very fine, possibly a clerk‘s initials (S-E PH-H 65a)

2056

"MY" in Heart (Dayton, OH), bold, perfect strike on 3c Pink entire (U59) addressed to Marion, Ohio, "Dayton O. Jul 5" datestamp alongside, minor cover faults, an extremely fine strike of this wonderful cancel (S-E PH-H 68)

150

2058 Ex 2057

2057

Hands and Hearts Fancy Cancels Collection, 34 covers through the Banknote issues, pointing hands including: hand with "Paid" in arc from Northampton MA (1836), West Stockbridge MA (stamp missing), Packerton IN (HF-7), Lansing MI (PF-HF 7), and Pittsburgh PA (HF-20); hearts including: Petersburg VA (HE-53), Georgetown TX (HE-50), Albany NY in blue on 1869 3c (PH-H 16), New York NY heart in shield, Redding Ridge CT (PH-H 37), Columbus GA (PH-H 22), Covington KY in blue on 1869 3c (PH-H 3), Boston MA (PH-H 29), Saint Clair MI on 1869 3c, and Rutland VT on 1869 3c (PH-H 5), a wonderful array of mostly Skinner-Eno and Cole listed cancels, expect some faults but generally fine or better

100

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Pictorial Designs: Animals LotNo

2058

Start Price

Rooster (Waterloo, NY), fine strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover front only addressed to Sherburne, New York, partial "Waterloo N.Y. Jan 22" datestamp, very fine, a very rare and charming cancel, ex-Eno and illustrated in Skinner-Eno page 136 (S-E PA-B 3)

100

Post Office, New York City

2059

Peace Dove (New York, NY), mostly-complete strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65, faded) to cover to Chillicothe, Ohio, "New York Apr 12" datestamp, very fine and presentable example of this rare fancy cancel on cover, ex-Eno (formerly called "Bird on Nest," S-E PA-B 9)

2060

2060 2061

400

2061

Bluebird (Rockford, IL), somewhat worn strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), with matching blue "Rockford Ill. Apr 5" datestamp tying, cover addressed to Freeport, Illinois, minor cover faults, fine, a scarce and popular cancel (S-E PA-B 17)

Bird in Flowers (Harrisburgh, PA), two strikes of duplexed "Harrisburgh PA. Apr 3" datestamp with ornate square cancel (referred to on the certificate as a "fancy bird in flowers"), one tying 1861 3c Rose (65), cover addressed to Beach Haven, Pennsylvania, stamp and cover faults, fine and quite attractive with two strikes of this rare cancel, 1980 Philatelic Foundation certificate

100

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2062

2063

LotNo

2062 2063

Cat (Cambridge, MA), crisp strike just ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to November 26, 1866 cover to Willet‘s Point, New York, stamp with some blunted perfs, fine, a fun and attractive design (S-E PA-C 1)

Offer

Dog‘s Head (Waterbury, CT), distinguishable strike ties 1861 3c Rose to cover to Saugatuck, Connecticut, January 9 1866 double circle datestamp, slightly reduced at right into stamp, still fine and rare with the Crowe census recording only seven covers (Rohloff A-4)

200

2064

2064 2065

2065

Running Stag (Shelburne Falls, MA), somewhat complete strike ties 1851 3c Dull red (11A) to cove to South Deerfield, Massachusetts, faint "Shelburne Falls Mass Sep 17" in reddish/bluish ink at top right, stamp also with black grid, very fine, a presentable example of this interesting and intricate cancel (S-E PA-Dr 1)

150

Deer in Circle (Florence, IA), handsome strike just ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to yellow cover to Addison, Vermont, "Florence Ioa. Aug 20" datestamp at right, reduced at right, very fine example of this rare cancel, ex-Eno (S-E PA-Dr 3)

2066

2066 2067

Start Price

2067

Running Deer in Ornate Border (Kuttawa, KY), three strikes tie three copies of 1873 3c Green (158) to orange cover addressed to Columbus, Ohio, "Kuttawa KY. Jul 20" datestamp alongside (date inverted), cover faults and reduced at left, fine to very fine strikes of this interesting and intricate cancel (Cole AN40)

Elephant (Campello, MA), bold strike on 1881 1c Gray blue (206), "Campello Mass. Apr 16" datestamp alongside, cover locally-addressed, stamp with small wrinkles and cover with adhesive residue on reverse, very fine, one of only a small handful of examples of this rare cancel (Cole AN-18)

150

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2068

2069

LotNo

2068 2069

Start Price

Codfish (Gloucester, MA), perfect strike on 1861 3c (centered to bottom), double circle "Gloucester Ms. Sep 7" cds alongside on orange cover to Newton, New Hampshire, barely reduced at right, still extremely fine and purportedly unique, a fun and charming cancel (S-E PA-F 4)

200

Horse‘s Head (Knoxville, TN), bold strike on fresh 1861 3c Rose (65), matching "Knoxville Tenn. Sep 6" datestamp alongside, on embossed cornercard cover addressed to West Auburn, Maine, light wrinkling, very fine example of a rare cancel (S-E PA-H 1)

150

2070

2070 2071

2072

2071

Horse‘s Head (Chattanooga, TN), wonderful strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to yellow cover to Whitinsville, Massachusetts and forwarded to Washington, DC, "Chattanooga Tenn. May 2" and "Whitinsville Mass. May 7" datestamps, barely reduced at right into perforations, very fine example of this elusive cancel, ex-Eno, illustrated in Skinner-Eno page 144 (S-E PA-H 9)

300

Kicking Mule (Yeah Bay, WA), sharp strike on Department of the Interior/Neah Bay Indian Agency official cover with May 12, 1885 datestamp alongside, addressed to "Teacher Indian School" in La Push, Washington, barely reduced at right, very fine and attractive cover

100

Large Bee (Adrian, MI), virtually complete strike of this intricate and delightful cancel on 1869 3c, with partial strike of "Adrian Mich. May 9" cds alongside, on cover to Ludlowville, New York, stamp with minor perf faults from placement at edge of cover, very fine, one of the more attractive and elusive fancy cancels, ex-Eno (S-E PA-I 37)

250

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LotNo

2073

Start Price

Shoo Fly (Owosso, MI), sharp strike on 1869 6c Ultramarine (115, straightedge at right), "Owosso Mich. Nov 23" datestamp on blue legal-sized cover addressed to New York City, vertical creases and discoloration at bottom left, very fine example of this elusive cancel (S-E PA-Is 1)

2074

2074 2075

2075

Shoo Fly (Evansville, IN), two clear strikes tie two 1869 3c (114) to cover to St. Clair, Pennsylvania, "Evansville Ind. May 24" cds alongside, cover tiny corner nick, very fine and attractive, ex-Eno, illustrated in Skinner-Eno page 148 (S-E PA-Is 2)

350

Shoo Fly (Hartford, CT), crisp strike on 1873 3c Green (158), "Hartford Ct. Dec 9 3PM" datestamp also ties, ornate cornercard from the Hartford County Mutual Fire Ins. Co. on cover to Branford, Connecticut, very fine and attractive in every respect, unlisted in Cole

2076

Animal Fancy Cancels, 36 covers and cards including: bats from Sanford ME (1891), Worthington MN (1898), Latimar IA (1892), Hingham MA (on 1861 3c, PA-Bt 1), and South Edmeston NY; bull of Quillayute, WA (1886); butterflies from Brockton MA and Spencer MA; eagle from Corry PA (2, one on faulty 1861 3c cover and one on 3c stamped envelope), Wilmington NC, Westborough MA (W inside eagle), Philadelphia PA (1873), St. Louis MO (1871), East Saginaw MI (1881), and Cambridge MA (1861 3c); horses of Henderson NC (1897) and Baton Rouge LA (uprated 1c postal card to Turkey); insect from Canastota NY (1869 3c, PA-I 7); bison of Yreka CA (1857 10c cover and 10c stamped envelope; handstamp originates from the Price correspondence and is not a postal marking); so-called "lobster" of New Haven CT (3 covers); "moose head"? of Marlin TX (1885); kicking mule from Forbestown CA on 1888 registry bill; "rabbit head" of Searsport ME (1879 card and 1880 cover); "spiders" from Sumner WA and Reisterstown MD (on 1890 issues); "wasps" on 1c wrapper (possibly Warren MA) and East Troy WI; and whale from Bangor WI (1897); mixed condition and faults but many fine and very fine strikes, a number of cancels are worthy of further research

250

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Pictorial Designs: Plants and Objects

2077

LotNo

2077

2078

2079

2080

2078 Three-Sectioned Leaf (Waterbury, CT), choice strike showing each vein of the leaves (especially when compared to a cover postmarked the same day and offered in our third "Erivan" sale), ties 1861 3c Rose (65, few short perfs) to cover to Shelburne, Massachusetts, "Waterbury Con Aug 29 ‚66" datestamp also ties, very fine and choice, one of the nicer strikes of this cancel, signed Geo. B. Sloane (Rohloff L-2)

2082

250

Floral and Leaf Fancy Cancels, approximately 109 covers primarily from the 1860s/80s, including Stroudsburgh PA (GE-R 23), Montpelier VT in blue (GE-R 31), Ripon WI (GE-R 5), Saugerties NY (GER 9), Bridgeport CT (GE-R 46), Prairie Lea TX (PP-Fl 34), Wellsburg WV (GE-P 55), Amherst MA rose in circle (PP-Fl 3), clovers from Boston MA (PP-C 5), Bangor ME (PP-C 27), Burlington IA (PP-C 17), La Porte IN (PP-C 11), Aurora NY PP-C 14, and several NYC drop letters; pine tree from Media PA (PPT 1), two partial strikes of the geometric Amherst "rose" (GE-M 12), Frederick MD "Begonia" leaf in blue (PP-L 49), Austinburg OH (PP-Fl 21), Newburyport MA (PP-L 41), and Detroit MI (PP-L 13); also note a number of Waterbury cancels including P-23, leaf L-1, maple leaves L-6 and L-8, and L-14, mixed condition throughout but many fine or very fine strikes, perfect nucleus for expansion

400

2079 2080 Anchor (Bath, ME), perfect strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), matching "Bath ME Sep 5" double circle datestamp on cover to Wethersfield, Connecticut, fine and attractive cover (S-E PO-An 3)

150

Anchor with Stars (Newark, NJ), lovely strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover to Trenton, New Jersey, "Newark N.J. 20 Sep" datestamp alongside, stamp remarkably well-centered with huge margins all around, very fine and choice combination of stamp and cancel (S-E PO-An 17)

100

2082

2081

Start Price

Negative Anchor (Cooperstown, NY), extraordinarily bold strike on 3c Pink entire with matching "Cooperstown N.Y. Aug 14 ‚65(?)" datestamp alongside, cover addressed to Stockbridge, New York, barely reduced at left, extrmely fine (S-E PO-An 21)

150

Beer Mug (Galva, IL), bold strike in blue on 1869 3c Ultramarine (114, trivial perf toning), with matching "Galva Ill. Jan 21" datestamp, cover addressed to Stamford, Connecticut, note on reverse indicates 1870 enclosure (no longer accompanies), few small tears along the top edge, very fine and rare, one of the more attractive fancy cancels found on the 1869 issue (S-E PO-Bm 1)

200

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2083

2084

LotNo

2083 2084

Start Price

Beer Mug (Morris, IL), bold, well-centered strike on 1869 3c Ultramarine (114), matching "Morris Ill. Dec 30" datestamp on yellow cover to Alton, Illinois, barely reduced at right, extremely fine example of this rare cancel in a popular form (S-E PO-Bm 8)

200

Bottle (Canton, MS), mostly-complete strike ties 1869 3c Ultramarine (114, straightedge) to 1869 cover to New Orleans, "Canton Miss Jul 28" datestamp alongside, stamp with natural straightedge at right, extremely fine and attractive, ex-Knapp and Eno, illustrated in Skinner-Eno page 170 (S-E PO-Bb 1)

250

2085

2086

2085

"Half Dime" Coin (Eutaw, AL), wonderful strike in blue on 1846 folded letter to Greensboro, Alabama, black "Eutaw Ala. Apr 27" datestamp, vertical crease but otherwise very fine and fresh, a wonderful example of this distinctive marking

300

2086

"One Dime" Coin (Eutaw, AL), mostly-complete strike in black with matching faint "Eutaw Ala. Feb 22" (manuscript date) datestamp on 1848 folded letter, addressed to Louisville, Kentucky, light even toning, creases, and some splitting along the folds, still a very fine strike of this rare cancel which is significantly more difficult than its half dime counterpart

300

2087

2088

2087

Two-Cent Coin (Marshall, MI), excellent strike ties 1861 1c Blue (63), matching "Marshall Mich May 3" datestamp on locally-addressed cover, small sealed tears, extremely fine and attractive (especially on a 1c stamp), the postmaster inked a two-cent coin and used it as a cancellation device (PO-Co 1)

500

2088

Four Card Suits (Unknown Town, Michigan), bold strike ties 1869 3c Ultramarine (114) to cover to Canandaigua, New York, indistinct Michigan town cancel alongside, small tear at top right affects cancel but not stamp, very fine and fresh (similar to S-E PH-H 73 from Galva, IL)

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2090 2089

LotNo

2089 2090

2091 2092

Start Price

Card Suits (Galva, IL), two near-identical covers from the same correspondence to Boston, dated December 1 and January 1, each tied by fair strike of the attractive "four suits" cancel of Galva in blue and with matching datestamps alongside, both covers opened at right and one with a bit of edge wear, still a very fine and rare pair of items (Cole Pi-70)

200

Large Lyre (Canton, MS), sharp and complete strike on 3c Red Nesbitt entire, "Canton Mi. Jan 24" at left, addressed to Marion Village, South Carolina, light wear, very fine and attractive example of this early and popular cancel (S-E PO-Lh 1)

100

2091 2092 Negative Mortar and Pestle, "EOD" Initials (Stillwater NY), two strikes in blue tie faulty 1861 3c Rose (65, corner pulled prior to affixing), matching blue "Stillwater N.Y. Mar 20" datestamp, on cover addressed to Albany, New York, gum stains, despite its flaws still a rare and attractive example of this unusual cancel, exEno (S-E PO-Mr 4)

Globe (Zanesville, OH), absolutely perfect strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), matching "Zanesville O. Aug 5" datestamp on cover to New Lexington, Ohio, barely reduced at right and tiny cover tear, extremely fine in appearance, one of the boldest and sharpest fancy cancel impressions we can recall handling (S-E PO-GI 1)

150

2093

Padlocks (Petersburgh, VA), two covers, first "USM" padlock on 1861 3c Rose (65), stamp with natural straightedge at left and pre-application crease, "Petersburgh Va. Mar 10" datestamp and "Due 3" in circle on cover to New York, repaired edge tear at top; second cover "US P" padlock on 1861 3c Rose (65) on oatmeal cover to New York, "Petersburgh Va. Oct 5" datestamp, vertical file-fold away from stamp; both covers fine to very fine, attractive examples of both padlocks used by Petersburgh, both ex-Eno (S-E PO-Pl 1 and PO-Pl 2)

150

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2095

2094 LotNo

2094 2095

Start Price

"US Mail" in Padlock (Stoneham, MA), well-struck cancel ties 2c Banknote to cover to Farmington, NH, matching "Stoneham Mass. Oct 6 10AM" cds alongside, slightly reduced at left, very fine and attractive (Cole LCK-3)

100

Axe Head (Collinsville, CT), crisp strike on 1861 3c Pink (64, straightedge, nicked at right), with "Collinsville Ct. Oct 1" datestamp on cover to Wallingford, Connecticut, cover faulty, still a good strike of this scarce fancy on such a bright 3c Pink (S-E PO-Wt 6)

100

2096

2096 2097

2098

2097

Anvil (Slatersville, RI), clear strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), faint "Slatersville RI May 31" datestamp ties to cover to Woonsocket, Rhode Island, small stain and barely reduced at right, a very fine strike of this scarce cancel

"W" in Anvil (Winchester Centre, CT), perfect strike on 1861 3c Rose (65, small tear) with matching "Westchester Centre CT Jul 18" datestamp on cover to Tyringham, Massachusetts, very fine and attractive appearance, ex-Fay (S-E PO-Wt 61)

Handcuffs (Rockville, IN), bold strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), "Rockville Ind Feb 21" datestamp ties stamp to pink cover addressed to Farmington, Illinois, 1866 contents enclosed, very fine and scarce (S-E PO-Ms 13)

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View of Waterbury

LotNo

2099

Start Price

Pitcher (Waterbury, CT), complete strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65, faults) to cover addressed to Livingstonville, New York, with double circle "Waterbury Con. Sep 21 ‚67" datestamp alongside, cover with edge nicks, still very fine example of one of the rarer Waterbury cancellations (Rohloff O-11, rarity RRRR)

1,000

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Ex 2100 LotNo

2100

Start Price

Pictorial Fancy Cancels, approximately 82 covers and cards ranging from the 1860s through the Small Banknotes, depicting a wide variety of objects, including ampersand from Ampersand NY; anchors from Battle Creek MI (RN-9), Shelby OH, Essex Junction VT (RN-41), Hebron CT (RN-33), Newark NJ (POAn 7), Boston MA (PO-An 9), and Bristol RI (PO-An 5); arrowheads; barrel from Conway MA (Pi-13); bells including Enfield Centre NH (Pi-44); "inkwell" from Norwalk CT; bowties; clover; comet from Richmond OH; men in the moon; flag from Rockland ME; hats; "Lincoln" in stars from Albany NY (LCNP 15); padlocks from Cambridge MA (PO-Pl 4) and Albany NY; pumpkin from Waterbury CT (faults); tomahawk from Tonawanda NY; and windmills from Saybrook CT (GE-P 34); some mixed condition but most strikes fine or better, an interesting assortment ideal for further research

500

2101

Illinois Pictorial Fancy Cancels, approximately 87 covers and cards including: Galva beer mug (POBm 1); clovers from Quincy, La Harpe, Alton (PP-C 19), Toulon, and Arthur; Oregon crown; Gifford dog with leash; faces from Barry (2), Peoria (2), Blackberry Station, Naperville, Galesburgh, Canton, Bloomington (2), and Toulon; floral designs from Dixon, Jacksonville (on 1869 3c), Bement, Chenoa, Anna (2), Big Neck, Bunker Hill, Wheaton, and Martinsville; insects from Freeport (4); hat from Clinton; hearts from Cairo (45, PH-H 55), Joliet (heart with arrow on 1890s piano ad cover), Lincoln (on 1869 3c), Prairie City (2), Winchester ("MY" inside heart, cover faulty, PH-H 67); Naperville Liberty head; Shimpan loving cup(?); Hyde Park gingerbread man(?); Masonic compasses from Winchester and Galesburg; Masonic cross in shield in circle from Marseilles (3 incl one on 1869 3c), Masonic "XX" from Belvidere and Roodhouse; "melon" from Ottawa in blue (PP-Fr 10); "parallelogram" from Auburn; pinwheel from Tallula; shell from Charleston (Pi-47); shields from Alton (3 incl GE-E 80 and FR-NMd 7), Peoria, Freeport, Carthage, Jacksonville, Hebron, Ridgeville (2), Howardsville, Mount Morris, Rankin, Elliott, Farmington (3), Champaign, Morrison, Secor, Middleport, Roseville (2), and Victoria (2); skull and crossbones from Dixon (SK-10) and Cotton Hill; spade from Wheaton; and "trowel" from Mason; mostly 3c issues of the 1860s to 1880s, mixed condition throughout but many fine and very fine strikes

250

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Patriotic Designs

LotNo

2102

2103

Start Price

Large Eagle with Shield (Corry, PA), wonderful strike showing all six bars ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to locally-addressed 1866 cover, "Corry PA. Oct 10" datestamp alongside, original contents, barely reduced at left, extremely fine (S-E PT-E 1)

500

Eagle and Olive Branch (Woonsocket Falls, RI), bold and complete strike on 1861 3c Rose (65, edge faults), stamp tied by 1866 "Woonsocket Falls R.I." double circle datestamp to cover to South Franklin, Massachusetts, attractive cornercard for Woonsocket High School with calendar for 1866 listed, very fine, a rare and desirable cancel (S-E PT-E 8)

400

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2105 2104

LotNo

2104 2105

Start Price

Waving Flag (New York, NY), on very well-centered 1861 3c Rose (65, few blunted perfs), with faint "NewYork May 4" datestamp alongside, printed address to Shaucks, Ohio, irregularly reduced at right, very fine strike, a choice example of this rare and popular cancel (S-E PT-F 1)

300

Waving Flag (New York, NY), a mostly-complete, sharp strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65, faults) to cover to New Haven, Connecticut, partial "New-York Apr 30(?)" datestamp also tying, a fine example example (S-E PT-F 1)

200

2106 2107

Waving Flag in Circle (Newark Valley, NY), red cancel ties 1851 3c Dull red (11) to cover addressed to Waverly, New York, matching "Newark Valley NY Sep 23" datestamp, very fine example of this rare early fancy cancel (S-E PT-F 17)

250

Waving Flag in Circle (Naperville, IL), sharp strike ties 1857 3c Dull red (26) to cover addressed to Mendon, New York, double circle "Naperville Ill 22 Jan 1861" datestamp, cover with light edgewear and water staining on reverse, very fine and attractive, a rare cancel especially on cover (S-E PT-F 20)

150

2108

2108 2109

2109

American Flag (West Haven, CT), perfect strike ties 1857 3c Dull red (26) to 1861 cover front only addressed to New York, "West Haven Ct May 1" datestamp alongside, manuscript box surrounding cancel, extremely fine strike and visually very appealing (S-E PT-F 25)

American Flag (Farmer, NY), crisp strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover to Trumansburg, New York, with "Farmer N.Y. Sep 5" datestamp alongside, slightly reduced at left, light staining, a very fine and attractive strike (perhaps S-E PT-F 29)

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2110 2111

LotNo

2110 2111

100

"UNION" in 5-Point Star (West Hampton, MA), two covers, first with crisp early strike of this beautiful cancel on 1861 3c Rose (65), "West Hampton Ms Sep 11 1863" datestamp on cover to Springfield, cover with vertical creases including one through stamp; other cover with indistinct late state of this cancel on 1861 3c Rose (65), "West Hampton Mass Oct 17 1865" datestamp on cover to Southfield; both slightly reduced at left, very fine pair of items showing two distinct states of this device (S-E ST-C 14)

150

2112

2112 2113

Start Price

"UNION" (Chester, CT), clear but faint strike on 1857 3c Dull red (26), with matching light "Chester Ct. Jul 17" datestamp at left, cover addressed to "Chas. N. Silliman, Co. G. Fourth Reg. C.V., Hagerstown, Md.", fine and attractive example of this very early patriotic cancel (S-E PT-UN 1)

2113

North/South Handshake Type I (Worcester, MA), crisp strike on July 5, 1881 postal card to Winchendon, Massachusetts, duplexed with time-on-the-bottom Wesson patent datestamp, extremely fine, an immaculate card, this style of the Worcester North/South handshake is seemingly much scarcer than the earlier negative design offered in the next lot (Cole HF-5)

250

North/South Handshake Type II (Worcester, MA), perfect strike on 1881 postal card addressed to Providence, Rhode Island, "Worcester Mass. Jan 19 10AM" cds alongside, extremely fine in every regard, certainly one of, if not the, finest strike we have ever seen of this popular Reconstruction-era cancel, a showpiece (Cole HF-6)

200

2115

2114

"US" (New York, NY), nice strike on 1863 2c Black (73), adjacent "New-York City Apr 9" datestamp on locally-addressed cover, straightline "Cannot Be Found", backstamped March 21, usual light wear, still very fine and attractive fancy cancel on a Black Jack (similar to S-E PT-US 8)

100

2115

"US" (New York, NY), on 1869 3c Ultramarine (114) with adjacent "New-York Apr 16 1:30PM" datestamp tying, addressed to Cleveland, Ohio, partial blue "Advertised" handstamp, light staining to stamp and cover, still very fine, ex-Mechin (similar to S-E PT-US 8)

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2116

2117

LotNo

Start Price

2116

Hollow "US" (Albany, NY), fine strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) with "Albany N.Y. Aug 9" datestamp also tying, cover addressed to Elmira, New York, reduced at right, very fine cover (S-E PT-US 25)

2117

Hollow "US" (Cheyenne, WY), sharp strike in blue ties 3c Rose F grill (94) to Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, matching blue "Cheyenne Wyoming. Sep 4" datestamp alongside, light edge wear including few small breaks, a very fine and attractive territorial fancy cancel

100

2119

2118

"US" in Wreath of Stars (Albany, NY), attractive strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to orange cover addressed to Cooperstown, New York, indistinct Albany datestamp, very fine example of this desirable cancel (S-E PT-C 17)

100

2119

Negative "US" in Diamond (St. Joseph, MI), two 1868 3c Red F grill (94) singles, each with crisp strike in blue and "St. Joseph Mich. Apr 12" datestamp alongside, addressed to London, Ontario, April 13, 1869 receiver on reverse, slightly reduced at left, very fine and quite attractive (S-E PT-C 24)

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2120

"US" Fancy Cancels Collection, approximately 90 covers and cards, mostly 1860s and Banknote issues, note red straightline "U.States" on 1861 10c cover from Rome NY, Augusta GA (PT-US 50), Athens GA (PT-US 59), Selma AL (PT-US 37), Lafayette IN on United States Revenue official business cover, Grand Rapids WI "USA" (PT-USA 4), Rutland VT "USM" (PT-USM 3), manuscript "USM" on 1861 3c from Berlin (probably CT), mixed condition but many fine strikes, a wonderful selection

250

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2121

LotNo

2122

Start Price

2121

"USM" in Grid (Putnam, CT), two 1861 3c Rose singles (65), vastly different shades, the left stamp tied by sharp and perfect strike of Putnam‘s attractive "USM" in grid, the right stamp with bold geometric in circle, "Putnam Con Dec(?) 11" datestamp at left, addressed to Willimantic, Connecticut, extremely fine and attractive (S-E PT-USM 1)

100

2122

Shield (Jacksonville, FL), bold strike in blue on 1861 3c Rose (65), matching "Jacksonville Fla Jan 4" datestamp barely ties, cover addressed to Boston, Massachusetts, very fine strike and an attractive fancy cancel use from Florida (S-E PS-SD 44)

2123

2124

2123

Patriotic Shield (Plymouth Hollow, CT), ties 1857 3c Dull red (26) to cover addressed to Oberlin, Ohio, with "Plymouth Hollow Sep 25" datestamp at top right, cover repair at left, very fine appearance (S-E PS-O 4)

2124

Shield (Galva, IL), attractive strike in blue ties 1869 3c Ultramarine (114) to orange cover to Detroit, Michigan, matching "Galva Ill. Jun 3" cds, cover with small piece out at bottom right, otherwise very fine, a desirable colored fancy cancel on an 1869 issue (S-E PS-ST 16)

100

2126

2125

2125 2126

Shield with Stars at Top (Sacramento, CA), bold, perfect strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), "Sacramento Cal Dec 5 1865" double circle datestamp alongside, on worn cover addressed to Cincinnati, Ohio, an extremely fine strike of this attractive cancel (S-E PS-ST 43)

"US" in Shield (Cheyenne, WY), superb strike in blue on 1861 3c Rose (65), matching "Cheyenne Dak. Jun 25" Dakota territorial datestamp alongside, addressed to Copake Iron Works, New York, docketing at left reads "Burn without examination", tiny piece out at top right, otherwise very fine and attractive, a wonderful territorial fancy cancel, different from the marking pictured in Skinner-Eno (similar to PS-ST 49)

200

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2127

2128

LotNo

Start Price

2127

Shield and Stars (Fort Plain, NY), crisp and mostly complete strike on well-centered 1861 3c Rose (65), matching double circle "Fort Plain N.Y. 14 Dec 1861" datestamp, addressed to Schenectady, New York, extremely fine, note on reverse reads "Not pink but an early rose of 1861 - Stanley B. Ashbrook", a choice cover in every regard, ex-Eno (S-E PS-ST 55)

120

2128

Small Shield in Circle (Clarksboro, NJ), bold and complete strike on 1861 3c Rose (65, toned perfs), matching "Clarksboro N.J. Jan 8" datestamp at lower left, addressed to Trenton, cover barely reduced at left, a very fine example of this intricate cancel (S-E PS-FC 3)

2129

2129 2130

2130

Shield with Stars in Circle (Watkins, NY), bold strike ties 1869 1c Buff (112, faulty), "Watkins N.Y. Jul 26" double circle datestamp, locally-addressed, slightly reduced at left, a very fine strike and especially desirable on the 1869 1c (S-E PS-FC 43)

Shield with "U" (North Andover, MA), nice strike of shield with a "U" in the center and rays, "North Andover Mass. Feb 12" datestamp (Lincoln‘s Birthday), on 1888 cover addressed to New York City (backstamped the following day), slightly reduced at top for display, very fine and attractive (Cole SH-1 23)

100

Ex 2131

2131

Shield Fancy Cancel Collection, 129 covers and cards from the 1860s/80s, a large number Skinner-Eno listed including Brooklyn NY (PS-FC 60), Cambridge MA (PS-S 14), Covington KY (PS-ST 59), Macon GA (PS-ST 35), Boston MA (PS-ST 10), West Eau Claire WI (PS-ST 61), Rahway NJ (PS-O 29), Southbury CT (PS-ST 38), Alexandria VA (PS-FC 24), and many more, usual mixed condition but most strikes are fine or better, a wonderful assortment for the dedicated collector and certainly very difficult to duplicate

500

united states postal history

Fraternal Designs

2133 2132

LotNo

2132 2133

Start Price

Masonic Square and Compass with "G" (East Eddington, ME), remarkably bold, perfect strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), with matching "East Eddington Me Aug 10" datestamp on cover to Mason, New Hampshire, extremely fine, a wonderful and choice cover in every regard, ex-Eno (S-E FR-M2a 9)

150

Negative Masonic Square and Compass (Alliance, OH), crisp and complete strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65, tiny perf faults) along with "Alliance O. Aug 7" datestamp, cover addressed to Medford, New Jersey, light toning/wear, still very fine, ex-Eno (S-E FR-M3a 3)

2134

2134 2135

2135

"G" in Masonic Compass (South Wilbraham, MA), perfect strike on 1861 3c Rose (65, perf faults) with matching "South Wilbraham Ms Mar 19" datestamp alongside (1866 use), on handsome cover addressed to "Miss Laura W. Stebbins, 107th Regt. U.S.C. [Colored] Infty, Washington D.C.," barely reduced at left, an extremely fine strike on a lovely cover, ex-Eno (S-E FM-M3a 11)

150

Square and Compass in Circle (Mittineague, MA), discernible strike on 1857 3c Dull red (26), "Mittineague Mass. Nov 17" datestamp alongside on 1861 cover addressed to Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, barely reduced at left, very fine, the second-nicest Mittineague masonic fancy cancel we have offered this year (S-E FR-M4c 1)

200

2136 2137

Masonic Square and Compass in Circle (Lonsdale, RI), strike in blue ties 1861 3c Rose (65, straightedge), "Lonsdale R.I. Nov 12" double circle datestamp also ties to small ladies cover addessed to Mansfield, Massachusetts, fine and attractive (S-E FR-M4c 5)

Masonic Square and Compass in "G" (Williston, VT), perfect strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), matching "Williston Vt May 20" datestamp (1865 docketing), addressed to Washington, DC, stamp with trivial stain at lower right, still extremely fine and attractive, scarce on cover (S-E FR-M4d 4)

100

united states postal history

2138 2139 LotNo

Start Price

2138

"G" in Triangle in Square (Centreville, MI), beautiful strike ties 1869 3c Ultramarine (114) to cover to Egypt, New York, "Centreville Mich. Feb(?) 24" datestamp at top left, extremely fine and attractive in every respect, a choice 1869 cover with a Masonic cancel (S-E FR-M6 1, listed as Grandview possibly in error)

120

2139

"Fiery Cross" (Norwich, CT), two covers, first with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied and "Norwich Con Oct 19" small double circle datestamp on cover to West Springfield, Massachusetts; second cover 3c Pink on buff entire with additional 1861 3c Rose (U35, 65) with two bold strikes of fancy and large "Norwich Con Nov 15 ‚63" double circle datestamp, second cover with book publisher cornercard, both covers with small faults (former reduced at right into stamp, latter with tears and light staining), still a fine and presentable pair of items bearing a dramatic Masonic cancel (S-E CR-C 25)

2140

No lot.

Ex 2141

2141

Masonic Fancy Cancels, 71 covers of Masonic origin, designs including compasses from Creek Centre NY (MA-50), Grand Island Station NE in green-blue on 1869 3c, Painted Post NY in blue (FR-M3a 20), Nashua NH (FR-M3b 38), Mittineague MA (FR-M4c 3), Copake Iron Works NY (FR-M4c 23), Chicopee Falls MA (FR-M3b 11), and Charleston NH on 1869 3c (FR-M2c 11); crescent and star of Northampton MA (CR-21) and Bangor ME (CR-28); Orland IN (LS-O 2, probably the letter "O"); Canton MA (LS-C 14, probably the letter "C"); "open book" of Rutland VT on reduced official cover; six-point stars from The Glen NY (ST-6P 20) and Chicopee MA on 1851 3c (ST-6P 23); "trowel" from Greenfield MA (PO-Tr 1); and "Odd Fellows links" from Forest OH; mixed condition but many fine and very fine strikes and certainly a wealth of further research to be done here, a wonderful and eclectic assortment of covers

500

united states postal history

2142

LotNo

2142 2143

2143

"Odd Fellow links" (Canton, MS), clear strike ties 1851 3c Dull red (11, mostly full margins) to cover to New Orleans (Carroll Hoy correspondence), "Canton Mi. Nov 4" datestamp, very fine and attractive, a choice example of this popular fancy cancel, 1981 Philatelic Foundation certificate (FR-N Mb 1)

150

"Odd Fellow links" (Ship Island, MS), 3c Rose (65) tied to yellow cover to Salem, Massachusetts by "Ship Island, Miss." two line handstamp with "Apr 2" manuscript date, Frajola reports only three known examples of this cancel which was used on the mails from Federal forces when they first occupied Ship Island in April 1861, very fine (S-E FR-NMb 4)

300

2144

2144 2145

2146

Start Price

2145

"All-Seeing Eye" (Washington, IN), crisp and mostly-complete strike in blue on 1861 3c Rose (65, faults), "Washington Ind. Aug 14" datestamp ties, on cover to Dillsburg, Pennsylvania (from the "Miss Lizzie Smith" correspondence, as are evidently all examples of this cancel), cover with crease running underneath the stamp, a very fine-appearing example of this attractive cancel (S-E FR-NMb 6)

200

Pythagorean Theorem (Topeka, KA), unusual negative cancel demonstrating the Pythagorean theorem through the use of three squares, on 1861 3c Rose (65) with "Topeka Kan. Mar 23" datestamp alongside, cover addressed to Drytown, California, attractive "Capitol House" cornercard, slightly reduced at right, very fine, an unusual math-themed subject for a cancellation

"KKK" in Circle (Beloit, WI), crisp strike on 1873 3c Green (158, faults), "Beloit Wis Sep 30" datestamp alongside, cover addressed to Delavan, Wisconsin, a very fine example of this Ku Klux Klan cancel (Cole ML-116)

200

united states postal history

2147 2148 LotNo

Start Price

2147

Negative "KKK" in Circle (Company Shops, NC), fair strike on 1873 3c Green (158) with matching "Company Shops N.C. Apr 18" datestamp (probably 1875), addressed to New York City, very fine, an interesting and unrecorded cancel From Statements, depositions, and other records submitted by Gov. William W. Holden relating to crimes of the Ku Klux Klan against citizens of North Carolina, 1869-1871: A school house and church at Company Shops, Alamance County, for the use of the colored people, was burnt by order of a camp. The guilty party was arrested by order of Gov. Holden, and will be tried for the crime. The Rev. Mr. Conliss, a native of Vermont, and a teacher of a colored school at Company Shops, Alamance, was taken from his house at night and badly whipped...because he taught a colored school and was a loyal man.

100

2148

"Kleagle" Mask (Jefferson, TX), 1872 legal-sized, official post office cover addressed to Elkton, Kentucky with "Jefferson Tex. Sep 6" datestamp, three 1870 3c Green (147) adhesives each with a strike of this enigmatic cancel and additional clear strike at left, cover very faulty and reduced into half of one stamp, very fines strikes of this rare Klan-related cancel (Cole JO-100)

Numerals and Dates

2149

"100" Years (Waterbury, CT), perfect strike ties 3c Banknote (158, perf tip toning) to neat cover addressed to Still River, Massachusetts, "Waterbury Ct. June 10" cds alongside, cover with trivial foxing, an extremely fine and extraordinary example of this attractive cancel which was used for only a few days in June of 1876 to celebrate the Centennial of the United States of America (Rohloff N-5, rarity "RRR")

500

united states postal history

Samuel J. Tilden

Rutherford B. Hayes

LotNo

2150

Start Price

"185" Electoral Votes for Hayes (Waterbury, CT), bold strike on 1875 1c Postal card addressed to West Cheshire, CT, matching "Waterbury Conn. Feb 19 7AM" cds, light water spotting, very fine and rare cancel created to commemorate the victory of Rutherford B. Hayes in the 1876 presidential election, 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Rohloff N-6) The presidential election of 1876 is, to this day, considered to have been the most contentious and controversial election in American history. Republican nominee Rutherford B. Hayes bested Democrat Samuel J. Tilden by a margin of 185-184, the closest result ever.

400

2152 2151

2151

Negative "76" (Morrisville, VT), bold, perfect strike on 1873 1c Postal card (UX3), "Morrisville Vt. Aug 12" datestamp, addressed to Johnson, Vermont, extremely fine example of this centennial cancel (Cole YD-94)

2152

Negative "67" (Horseheads, NY), bold strike in blue on 1861 3c Rose (65, nibbed perfs), matching "Horseheads N.Y Jul 10" datestamp, cover addressed to Pulteney, New York, very fine and fresh (S-E ND-Y 10)

united states postal history

2153

2154

LotNo

2153 2154

Start Price

"1873" in Globe (Greeley, CO), mostly-complete strike ties 3c Green banknote to cover to Clinton, Wisconsin, matching "Greeley Col May 8" datestamp, slightly reduced at right so that stamp hangs over the edge, very fine, a rare territorial fancy cancel created three years before Colorado statehood (Cole YD-26)

"1880" in Fancy Circle (Westborough, NY), strong strike in blue of this ornate and attractive cancel ties two 1873 3c Green (158) to cover addressed to Jersey City, New Jersey, matching "Wurtsborough N.Y. Jun 18" datestamp, cover with repaired tear at bottom and slightly reduced at left, a very fine strike of this unlisted cancel (Cole YD-143 is a similar cancel from two years later)

2155

2156

Year Date Fancy Cancels, approximately 53 covers and cards including: Mattapoisett MA "76" (YD-78), "77" (YD-103), and "78" (2, YD-118); Nashotah WI "1869" (ND-Y 15), "1870" (2, YD-9), "1872" (YD-19), and 1873 (YD-24); Osceola Mills PA "US 76" (YD-99) and "US 77" (YD-100); South Orange NJ "76" (YD95), "78" (YD-126), "79" (similar to YD-131), and "82" (YD-142); Watkins NY "1870" (YD-4) and "1871" (unlisted); Saint Johnsbury VT "1875" (YD-37) and "76" (unlisted); Lawrence MA "L71", Newark NJ "1871" (YD-16), Thomasville GA "72", Hammondsport NY "73", Utica NY "73" and "76", Westfield MA "74", Waverly NY "75" (YD-42), Canton PA "75" (YD-39), Concord NH "76" in bell (blue, YD-74), Amherst NH "76" (YD-82), Philipsburgh PA "76" (YD-57), Ardmore PA "76" (YD-59), Hollidaysburgh PA "76" (YD58), Curwinsville PA "76" (YD-60), New Britain CT "76" (YD-87), Franklin Falls NH "1876", Lancaster PA "76" on ad cover (YD-89), Barre River R.R. "76", Medina NY "76", Dauphin PA "76", Monroe NY "77", Morrisville VT "77", Duncannon PA "77" (2, YD-106), Ticonderoga NY "78" (YD-122), Clearfield PA "79", Charlottesville VA "79" (YD-128), University of VA "1879" (blue, YD-129), Kendall Creek PA "1880" (YD-136), Wurstborough NY "1880", Gallatin TN "83", Nashville TN "83" (YD-145), Hays City KS "76" (reversed), and New York City "83" in oval; mixed cover condition but strikes generally fine or very fine, a very impressive collection which would be difficult to duplicate, providing the buyer with a plurality of all Cole-listed year date cancels and a good number of unlisted devices

150

"11.A.M." (Wentworth, NH), crisp strike ties 1869 3c Ultramarine (114) to yellow cover addressed to Providence, Rhode Island, small "Wentworth N.H. May 24 1870" double circle datestamp, just reduced at right, very fine, a wonderful cancel particularly on an 1869 issue (S-E ND-T 2)

200

united states postal history

2158 Ex 2157

LotNo

2157

Start Price

Numerals Fancy Cancels Collection, approximately 210 covers and cards including numerals: 1 (24 incl Harrisburg PA NS-A 8), 2 (13), bottle stopper 2½ (Denver CO and Norwich NY), 3 (24 incl Leominster, MA NS-C7, Fort Plain NY GE-H 10, Bergen NY NS-C 14, Woodstock VT NU-11, Lee MA NS-C 11), bottle stopper 3 (Cortland NY, Lansing MI, Fort Leavenworth KS, Vallejo CA), 4 (15 incl Brooklyn NY NS-D 1), 5 (21), 6 (11), 7 (14 incl Mittineague MA NU-79, Washington DC Congress), 8 (9 incl Cortland NY NU-51, New York NY NYC-19), 9 (4), 10 (28 incl Fort Washington MD NS-J 26, Rochester PA on all-over "fever & ague antidote" ad cover), 11 (8), 12 (6), 13 (4), 14 (5 incl Lyons NY on 1869 3c), 16, 17 (2), 18 (Boston MA BOS-45), 20 (3 incl Portland ME BOR-16), 22, 24 (2 incl Chester CT NS-X 5), 26 (Los Angeles & Independence RR cornercard), 30 (2), 40 (2), and 85, mixed condition, many unlisted

500

Letters and Words 2158

Fancy "C" in Oval Frame (Bloomingburgh, NY), two strikes tie well-centered 1861 3c Rose to 1867 cover addressed to Newark, New Jersey, with matching "Bloomingburgh N.Y. Sep 5" datestamp at upper left, Very Fine and attractive, illustrated in Skinner-Eno page 283 (S-E LS-C 23)

2159

2159 2160

2161

2160

Negative "H" in Circle (Peekskill, NY), bold strike on 1869 1c Buff (112) with partial "Peekskill N.Y. Sep 5(?)" datestamp also tying, locally-addressed, very fine and attractive fancy cancel especially on a 1c 1869, this initial cancel was created by postmaster Joseph Hudson (S-E LS-H 24)

100

"A.J." in Grid (Brattleboro, VT), essentially-complete strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover addressed to Springfield, Massachusetts, "Brattleboro Vt. 15 Feb" datestamp, barely reduced at right, a very fine and attractive example of the early state of this pro-Andrew Johnson cancel (S-E LC-A 1)

250

"AJ" on Tombstone (Waterbury, CT), bold and clear strike on 1867 3c Red "F" grill (94, clipped perfs), on cover to New York City with "Waterbury Ct. Mar 30" datestamp also tying, Adams Hotel cornercard, cover with small piece out at bottom left, a very fine strike of this popular politically-inspired cancel (Rohloff R-5)

250

united states postal history

2162

2163

LotNo

Start Price

2162

"L.B." in Octagon (West Hartford, CT), perfect strike on 1857 3c Dull red (26, with guideline at right, nibbed perfs), on cover to South Hadley, Massachusetts, "West Hartford Ct. Oct 6(?)" datestamp, barely reduced at left, an extremely fine strike of this cancel created by postmaster Leonard Buckland (S-E LC-L 1)

120

2163

Negative "NY" (South Valley, NY), bold strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), with upside-down "South Valley N.Y. Aug 15" datestamp alongside, on cover with three-stanza poem "Make Home Pleasant", J.A. Howells (Jefferson, Ohio) imprint, addressed to Richmondville, New York, minor cover creases, very fine and attractive combination of cancel and cachet, ex-Eno (S-E LC-N 6)

2165

2164

2164 2165

"NY" (Greenville, NY), bold, perfectly-centered strike on 1857 3c Dull red (26), with equally-strong "Greenville N.Y. Mar 15" large datestamp at top left, on orange cover addressed to Washington, DC, large advertising stencil on reverse (although unfortunately part of backflap is missing), small piece out at top, very fine strike (S-E LC-N 8)

100

Negative "Lincoln" and Stars (Albany, NY), choice strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to orange cover to New York, "Albany N.Y. Oct 4" datestamp alongside, minor edge faults, very fine and attractive, a lovely example of this popular cancel (S-E LC-NP 15)

250

united states postal history

Captain William G. Edgerton of the 11th Infantry

LotNo

2166

Start Price

"Bully!" (Rutland, VT), bold, complete strike in blue ties 1861 3c, matching double circle "Rutland VT May 26 1863" cds alongside, possible hints as to the meaning may be found in Vermont newspapers of 1863 which include references such as "Bully for the Conscription Act" and a Rutland County Herald of August 1863 that mentions the "Bully Bounty Babies," the only reported example, ex-Mandel, Jarrett This cover was the subject of an article by David L. Jarrett in the November 1985 issue of the American Philatelist (and was pictured on the front cover). Jarrett speculated that the marking was probably used only for a day or two as other covers from the correspondence, including one dated the next day, bear standard cancels.

2,000

united states postal history

LotNo

2167

Start Price

"JWV" (Rusk, TX), cancel of "J.W. Vining", 1868 legal-sized cover addressed to New Orleans, four stamps (three 1861 3c Rose, 65; one 1867 3c Red F grill, 94), "Rusk Texas. Jul 4" datestamp alongside, attorneys at law cornercard, slightly reduced, a very fine use of a cancel that is unlisted in Skinner-Eno

2168

2169

"Love U" and Broken Heart (Oquawka, IL), two covers, both unlisted in Skinner-Eno, the first with a negative "L/OVE/U" in circle, two strikes tie 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover to New Paltz, New York, with large double circle "Oquawka Ill. Dec 10" datestamp; second cover with a stylized broken heart (?) cancel on 1867 3c Red F grill (94), "Oquawka Ill. Feb 2" datestamp on cover to Buckland, Maine; very fine and attractive pair

100

"Diamond Rubber" (Mclndoe‘s Falls, VT), two covers, each with 1879 3c Green (184), first with sharp strike of fancy cancel in purple with matching December 22 datestamp, slightly reduced at left; other with same cancel in black and February 7 datestamp, a very fine pair of items, the postmaster of McIndoe‘s Falls apparently used the trademark block from a rubber boot as a cancellation device (Cole ML-120)

100

2170

2171

2170

"DONT USM" (Bridgeport, CT), two covers each franked with an 1870 3c Green (147, faults); first with bold strike on cover to Sandy Hook, Connecticut, "Bridgeport Ct. Jan 21" datestamp alongside, Bridgeport National Bank cornercard, barely reduced at right; second cover with mostly-complete strike on cover to Philadelphia, "Bridgeport Ct. Mar 4" and "Phila Pa. Advertised Mar 6" datestamps; a very fine and attractive pair of items bearing this popular and interesting cancel (Cole ML-21)

150

2171

"G.S. Read P.M." (Woonsocket, RI), nearly-complete strike of negative fancy on 3c Banknote, "Woonsocket R.I. Jan 8" cds also ties to cover to Brooklyn, NY (January 9, 1881 receiver on reverse), very fine and attractive, a rare cancel (Cole ML-185)

100

united states postal history

Rutherford B. Hayes

LotNo

2172

Start Price

"Hayes" (Waterbury, CT), perfect strike on 1875 1c Postal card, with matching "Waterbury Conn. Feb 17 3PM" cds, cover addressed to Naugatuck, CT with blue "Goodyear‘s Rubber Goods" arrival handstamp dated February 19, 1877, Extremely Fine and remarkable, the only reported example of this cancel, used just two days before the "185" cancel to celebrate the election of Rutherford B. Hayes, illustrated in Rohloff page 166, 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Rohloff M-1)

1,500

united states postal history

Judge Ambrose Ryder (1826-1892) Sender of this cover

LotNo

2173

Start Price

"Hayes and Wheeler," (Carmel, NY), bold, perfect strike of this oversized, three-line circular cancel in blue that ties a 3c Banknote (158) to orange cover to Hartford, Connecticut, matching blue "Carmel N.Y. Aug 24" datestamp at left, 1876 docket, the only reported example of this postmark, ex-Kaplan and Albert (Frajola Net Price Sale No. 2), signed Frajola

7,500

united states postal history

2174

Ex 2175 LotNo

2174 2175

Start Price

"H&W" (Kingston, NY), Hayes & Wheeler presidential campaign fancy cancel of Kingston, New York, very fine strike ties 3c Banknote (158, faults) to orange cover to Red Bank, New Jersey, "Kingston N.Y. Aug 28" datestamp alongside, light discoloration spot at left, extremely fine, the only reported example of this postmark, ex-Kaplan, Albert (Frajola Net Price Sale No. 2)

250

"Used Up" (Traverse City, MI), fine strike ties 1873 3c Green (158) to orange cover to Leland, Michigan, with Pratt & Hatch law office cornercard, "Traverse City Mich. Dec 3" datestamp, a fresh cover, very fine (Cole ML-89)

100

Ex 2176

2176

Letter Fancy Cancellations A-Z, approximately 745+ covers and cards, mostly 1860s through Banknote issues, mixed condition but many strikes fine or better, very difficult if not impossible to duplicate, a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the collector, list available on request but note a few better including: Whitehall NY La-59 ex-Knapp, High Point NC LS-D 10, Waterbury CT K-5 and K-17, Knightstown IN LS-K 7, South Deerfield MA LS-P 26 in blue, Corinna ME ST-C 6 star, Titusville PA LS-T 17, and New York City ST-C 21

2,000

2177

Letter Fancy Cancels on 2c Small Banknotes, approximately 105 covers, most with 2c Reds but some other denoms as well, little duplication, note some registered covers, organized by letter, mostly fine or very fine strikes, ideal for continuation or resale

united states postal history

Ex 2178

Ex 2179

LotNo

2178

2179

Start Price

Initials Fancy Cancels Collection, approximately 128 stampless entires, covers or cards with various abbreviations/initials incorporated into the cancels, begins with a few Roman numeral rate markings from Sayville NY and Knox Corners NY, followed by better including negative "CV" from Charlottesville VA, "DK" from Brattleboro VT, "HB" in red from Cedarburg WI, "HP 68" from High Point NC, "JH" from Lynchburg OH, "LV" from Lockport NY, "MH" in blue from Mount Holly NJ, "OUS" from Cleveland OH, negative "UV" in blue from University of VA, and "ZV" monogram from Zanesville OH; some faults, many fine strikes with several Skinner-Eno or Cole listed, an attractive balance

400

Word Fancy Cancel Collections, approximately 75 covers or cards including various "Free" markings (Duplaix MI, Hudson WI, Lincoln MA, and Mystic River CT on 1861 3c), month cancels including May from Bridgeport CT, Aug from Lansing MI on 1869 3c, 1863 month/day from Troy OH, "Steam" markings from New Orleans LA, New Bedford MA, Savannah GA, and Sandusky OH; "Steamship cts" on 10c to Philadelphia, ticker dates, time dates (including "Mailed 9P.M." from Albany NY), "Way", and several that await deciphering, generally fine strikes but some mixed condiiton to be expected, an unusual mixture with many scarcer markings

300

Ex 2180

2180

2181

Ex 2181 Illinois Letter and Number Fancy Markings and Cancels, approximately 149 stampless entires, covers or cards, mostly Banknote issues but some earlier and later, note Belvidere "B" (LS-B 11), Alton "L" (LS-L 9), Oakalla "O" (SD-T 3), Paris "P" (LS-P 10), Toulon "T" on 1869 2c, Woodstock "W" (LS-W 12), Washburn "W" (LS-W 16), Morris italic "5" on 1857 3c, and Farmington stampless large negative "10" in rectangle, mixed condition but mostly fine strikes

250

Illinois Initial, Year, and "Paid" Fancy Cancels, approximately 66 covers and cards from the 1850s through about 1900, includes initials: "H2O2" bottlestop (1897 El Paso), "CID"? (1873 Pekin), "ARB" (1899 Lostant), "NG" (1880 Fairview, ML-71), "C.C.T." (1874 Rock Island, ML-12), "BR" (1882/3 Big Rock, three different styles), "CK" (3c Banknote, Jacksonville), "DR8"? (Blackberry Station), "KI" (1884 Jacksonville), "GB" (3c Banknote, Castleton), "HLD" (1899 Eureka), "NI" (3c 1861, Nilwood, S-E LC N 1), "OK" (Palatine, OK-49), "OK" (3c Banknote, Moline, OK-42), "OK" (Jacksonville), "OV" (1c Banknote, Streator, ML-77), "POD" (Carrollton, Hoop Pole, and Altoona), "SG" (3c Banknote, Lawn Ridge), "VI" (1897 Virden), several different "US" incl 2 from Jefferson (US-63), Waterloo (US-16), and Summerfield (US-29), and "US Mail" from Blue Mound and Manteno; years incl "1872" (Marseilles), "79" (2, Princeton, YD-130); and 22 "Paid" from Evanston, Galva, Pleasant Plains, Roscoe, etc, mixed condition throughout but strikes generally clear with many unlisted cancels

150

united states postal history

Postal Markings

2182

2183

LotNo

2182 2183

Start Price

Boxed "Paid" (Williston, VT), bold strike in deep blue ties 1857 3c Dull red (26) to cover addressed to Fort Riley, Kansas, with crisp strike of "Williston Vt. Jun 22" datestamp alongside, very fine, a scarcer cancel (S-E PM-PF 15)

200

"PA 3 ID" in Scroll (Ipswich, MA), mostly-complete strike on 1851 3c Dull red (11A), on March 2, 1853 folded lettersheet from Ipswich, Massachusetts to Boston, faint red datestamp at left (with manuscript day), vertical file-folds away from stamp, very fine and attractive (S-E PM-PNc 38)

100

View o Boston

2184

"Paid" in "3" (Centre-Sandwich, NH), perfect strike in blue on 1851 3c Dull red (11, tiny tone spot ties) on embossed ladies cover addressed to Boston, matching "Centre-Sandwich NH 6 Jun" datestamp at left, trivial tone spots tying stamp to cover mentioned for strict accuracy only, extremely fine, a beautiful 1851 Issue 3c cover

500

united states postal history

Ex 2185

2186

LotNo

2185

Start Price

"Paid" Markings Collection, approximately 80 covers with a wide variety of "Paid" markings, both as killers and incorporated into the datestamps, note "Paid" in shield from Dedham MA on 1869 3c, various 1c and 2c paid markings, several Civil War patriotics, the vast majority 1857 or 1861 3c stamps but a few later, mixed condition throughout but still worth an inspection

250

Fancy Cancel Collections 2186

Boston Negatives Fancy Cancel Collection, a duplicated collection of approximately 182 Banknote-era covers or cards, includes 17 different negative letters and 19 different negative numerals, a wonderful assortment with many different combinations of letters/numbers and shapes (diamond, circle, circlewithin-circle, octagons, etc.), a fun grouping

250

Ex 2187

2187

Worcester, MA Fancy Cancel Collection, approximately 173 covers and cards with light duplication, note better including shields (SH-62), mortar and pestle, North/South handshake (HF-6), "IX" (ML-194), and a wide variety of numbers and letters, mixed condition but most strikes fine or better, a wonderful variety which would be incredibly difficult to duplicate

200

united states postal history

2188

2189

2190

Ex 2188

LotNo

Start Price

New York City 1860s/70s Fancy Cancels Collection, approximately 148 covers and cards, the majority Banknote issues but many 1860s covers as well, note two devil‘s masks (one faulty), stars, crosses, florals, triangles, geometrics, octagon on Astor House cornercard, and a wide variety of letter and numeral negatives, some foreign destinations mixed in but the lion‘s share are domestic uses, very mixed condition throughout but with a great variety of cancellations for the specialist

300

20th Century Fancy Cancel Collection, approximately 225 covers with topics including (but by no means limited to): aircraft (planes and zeppelins), anchors, animals, athletics, birds, boats, bottles, Columbus, dogs, ducks, eagles, Easter, fishing, flags, 4th of July, Halloween, labor, leaves, Lincoln, mothers, music, navy, New Years, numbers, roses, squirrels, stars, trees, turkeys, and Washington; mostly 1930s but few earlier/later, the typical registered covers included, most all fine or very fine, an attractive group with enormous retail potential

400

Chicago Postal History 2190

Henry Dearborn, free frank on autograph letter signed as Jefferson’s Secretary of War, 1p, datelined "War Department, October 12th, 1807", addressed to Philadelphia, with "Free" and "Washington City Oct 13" handstamps, file folds, very fine, Henry Dearborn served as Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson from 1801 to 1809 and was the namesake of Fort Dearborn, Chicago

100

2192

2191 2192

2191 "The Metropolis of the North West.", Eastman National Business College legal size cover with beautiful red and blue pre-fire view of Chicago, pair of 1861 3c Rose (65, one faulty) tied and "Chicago Ill. Jun 9" datestamp, addressed to North Brookfield, New York, cover with a few light bends a very fine example of this attractive design

100

1, 1847 5c Red brown, intermediate impression with wonderful deep color, dot in "S" variety, margins large to clear with portion of adjacent stamp at bottom, tied to folded letter by two strikes of red Chicago cds with third partial strike at left (datelined June 8, 1849), addressed to Oregon, Illinois, very fine and quite attractive (USPCS #1192)

250

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2193

2194

LotNo

2193 2194

Start Price

1, 1847 5c Red brown, worn plate impression, large margins all around including sheet margin at right, tied to folded letter by magenta grid with matching "Chicago Ill. Dec 11" cds at left, contents indicate an 1849 use, addressed to Joliet, Illinois, extremely fine, ex-Newbury (USPCS #1202)

300

1, 1847 5c Red brown, horizontal pair, worn impression, large margins including portion of two adjacent stamps above, just in at bottom, red grid cancels with matching "Chicago Ill. 13 Feb" datestamp on 1851 folded letter to Whiteboro, New York, fine and attractive (USPCS #1230)

250

View of Chicago

2195

2, 1847 10c Black, margins all around, tied by vivid red grid to 1851 cover to New York with matching "Chicago Ill. Feb 19" datestamp, docketed at top left, very fine (USPCS #1270)

500

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LotNo

Start Price

2196

2, 1847 10c Black, clear to large margins, just tied by bright red grid to folded lettersheet to New York, matching "Chicago Ill. Aug 30" datestamp at left, very fine and handsome (USPCS #1257)

500

2197

11 var, 1855 3c Dull red, Type I, Chicago perforations (12ï¾½), tied by "Chicago Ill. Feb 17 1857" cds to 3c Red entire (U10) addressed to New Haven, Connecticut, very fine and attractive, a wonderful example of the unofficial Chicago perforations created by Elijah W. Hadley whose entire history can be found in articles by Jerome Wagshall and Wilson Hulme, II (Chronicle Vol. 38, No. 2 and Vol. 49, No. 2-3), 1983 Philatelic Foundation certificate

1,000

united states postal history

2198 2199

LotNo

2198 2199

Start Price

U28, 1860 3c + 1c Red and blue on white, cover front with indistinct Chicago datestamp, black "Direct to North Branch Post Office Chicago Ills" handstamp at upper left, addressed to Washington City, DC, very fine appearance, purported to be the only known example of the compound Star Die used from Chicago

100

3L1, 3L3, Allen‘s City Dispatch Pink, Red on yellow, four covers, first two with 3L1 (pink), dated November 20 and 22, 1882, the first clearly tied by company handstamp, the second possibly tied on the perf tips (but clearly belongs); also two covers with 3L3 (red on yellow), dated January 16(?) and 20, 1883, the former tied by extraneous ink and the latter tied by company handstamp, most with small faults to the stamps or covers, a fine group (Scott $3,600)

500

View of St. Louis

2200

68L1, Floyd‘s Penny Post (1c) Blue, full margins, neatly tied by "Floyd‘s Penny Post Chicago" handstamp to a from the mails, inbound legal size cover from St. Louis, manuscript "Care of Floyd‘s Penny Post", 1861 3c Rose (65) and "Saint Louis Mo. Apr 21 1862" datestamp, blue backstamp "Chicago Ill 21 P.M", cover barely reduced at left and few creases, very fine use of the blue Floyd‘s stamp used on an incoming cover (Scott $1,000)

300

united states postal history

View of Chicago

LotNo

2201

Start Price

68L2, Floyd‘s Penny Post, 1860 (1c) Brown, margins except cut in at bottom right, tied by perfect strike of "Floyd‘s Penny Post" sunburst handstamp to a to the mails cover to Hamburg, Michigan, 3c Dull red (26) tied by "Chicago Ills Aug 6" double circle datestamp, cover small repair at top, very fine conjunctive use with US postage (Scott $4,250)

400

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Edward G. Mason (1839-1898) Lawyer and former President of the Chicago Historical Society. He was also an author who wrote a number of works on the early history of Chicago and Illinois

LotNo

2202

Start Price

68L3, Floyd‘s Penny Post (1c) Green, large margins, tiny scissors cut at top edge, tied by neat strike of "Floyd‘s Penny Post Chicago" handstamp to local use cover to Chicago, cover with tears at top, a very fine use, one of only two recorded covers bearing the Floyd‘s green stamp (the other a use on 3c Pink entire), a local post rarity (listed but unpriced in Scott; the 68L3 on 3c post office entire is listed at $20,000)

2,500

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Frink & Walker Stage Coach Office. Henry Wells and William G. Fargo were still freight forwarders doing business as Western Express and shipping cargo between New York and Midwestern cities by whatever means was expedient. That presumably included Frink & Walker stages, as they were popularly known.

LotNo

2203

Start Price

96L2, (Wells) Letter Express, 5c Black on green, single with margins ample to massive, tied by neat pen stroke, with sharp strike of "Wells & Co‘s Express Mail From Chicago" small handstamp in opposite corner, addressed to Buffalo, New York, datelined "Chicago Sept. 10 1844", vertical file-folds not affecting adhesive, very fine and attractive, we believe this to be the earliest recorded adhesive stamp used from Chicago, as well as one of 19 covers bearing this adhesive and one of 9 covers with this handstamp, a showpiece ideal for exhibition, signed Ward, ex-Lichtenstein

1,500

united states postal history

LotNo

2204

2205

2206

Start Price

No Extension of Slavery, purple adhesive label with beardless Abraham Lincoln portrait and Rickey Mallory & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio imprint at bottom, on cover to Lancaster, Pennsylvania franked with 1857 3c Dull red (26, minor faults), "Chicago Aug 13" postmark, very fine, a beautiful use of this rare campaign label

400

No Extension of Slavery, as previous lot but with blue adhesive label with beardless Abraham Lincoln portrait and Rickey Mallory & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio imprint at bottom, on cover to Lancaster, Pennsylvania franked with 1857 3c Dull red (26, minor perf faults), "Chicago Aug 1" postmark, Very Fine

400

"Loyal to the Union. State of Illinois.", all-over red and blue patriotic design cover used to Utica, NY, Ridenburgh imprint on reverse, 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by blue cork and "Chicago Ills. Dec 17" datestamp, very fine, ex-Walcott

100

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Chicago‘s Post Office

LotNo

2207

Start Price

"Old Stamps Not Recognized", bold strike, in blue, at top left of cover addressed to Boston, attempted use of a demonetized 3c 1857 3c Dull red (26, straight edge at right) which remains uncancelled, matching "Chicago Ill Jun 13 1862" double circle datestamp, manuscript "373" notation, backstamped with their "Held For Postage" in oval, re-mailed with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by "Chicago Supplementary Mail Jun 22" datestamp, an extremely fine and attractive cover, the finest of the fewer than six reported and a Chicago showpiece, ex-Baker, ex-Haas

5,000

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2208 Ex 2209 LotNo

2208 2209

Start Price

"Chicago Ill. Sep 15", datestamp with letter "U", 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by segmented cork to Quimby correspondence cover to Concord, New Hampshire, the unique example of the 1863 Chicago postmark with the letter "U", the discussion in the Piszkiewicz speculates that this letter is either an error or represents the Toledo & Chicago railway route

1863 Chicago Postmarks with Letters, nine covers, each franked with 1861 3c Rose (65), including: September 17, 24, and 27 (SB), September 30 and October 5 (X), October 19, November 5, and November 8 (RA), and November 12 (X), some with faults, a scarce and attractive group of covers, for a full discussion of the different letter-codes see chapter 6 of the Piszkiewicz book

100

2210

Ex 2211

2210 2211

"Chicago City KB Oct 13", 1863 2c Black (73) tied by neat blue grid to local use cover with matching "Chicago City" datestamp, "KB" initials, cover minor edge tears, very fine and scarce with only 16 reported

"Chicago City" Postmarks, seven covers bearing these scarce postmarks used only for a few months in late 1863 on local use covers, includes September 26 (2c entire, "KB") and adhesives with October 7 (2c, "D"?), October 8 (3c, "G"), October 9 (3c, "I"), October 17 (3c, "PB"), October 19 (2c, "M"), and November 30 (2c, "B"), small faults but generally fine, a rare assemblage

180

united states postal history

Ex 2212

LotNo

2212 2213

2213

Chicago Supplementary Mail Covers, four covers, each with 1861 3c Rose (65), including two of the large type in blue (Piszkiewicz type A-17) dated September 29 and December 6, 1860, and two of the small type in black (Piszkiewicz A-18), dated April 20 (no year date) and August 24, 1862, the latter of which also has a red "Carrier Aug 28 1862" backstamp, all with faults, scarce group

100

"Not To Be Advertised", 1860 1c Blue on buff entire (U19) with 1861 1c Blue (63) added, both tied by blue grids on locally-addressed drop cover, blue "Chicago City OB Sep 5" datestamp and matching blue straightline "Not To Be Advertised", light edgewear and wrinkles, very fine and attractive example of this rare marking, as explained by Dr. James Milgram (Chronicle Vol 64, No 1) "Not To Be Advertised" markings were used in only four cities (Chicago, Memphis, Philadelphia and St. Louis)

100

2214

2215

2216

Start Price

Ex 2215

"Half Hour Drop Letter Delivery", fair strike in blue on reverse of drop letter bearing 1861 3c Rose (65), tied by blue target and "Chicago Ill. Jan 20 1863" datestamp, additionally "Chicago Advertised Feb 2 1863" shield, Very Fine and attractive, the Piszkiewicz book records only two examples of this handstamp (both from August 1861), the cover offered here is mentioned as an unconfirmed possible third example, very fine use

200

Chicago North and West Branch Post Offices, four covers, each franked with an 1861 3c Rose (65) and bearing the distinctive branch postmarks used from 1863-64, two "North Branch P.O." covers dated September 14 ("GA") and December 4, 1863; "West Branch P.O." covers dated October 11 and November 13 ("RA"), 1863; small faults, a fine and attractive group of these elusive cancels

100

Shield in Segmented Circle (Chicago, IL), a perfect strike in blue of this patriotic fancy cancel and "Chicago Ill Nov 27 ‚63" double circle datestamp ties 1861 3c to cover addressed to "Edw‘d A. McConnell, Co. B. 72nd Illinois Inf., Vicksburg, Ms" (Vicksburg fell to the Federals in July 1863) cover reduced slightly, extremely fine (S-E PS-FC 12)

100

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2217

2218

LotNo

2217 2218

2219

Start Price

Clover Leaf (Chicago, IL), perfect strike on 1874 postcard to West Medway, Massachusetts, matching blue "Chicago Ill. May 1 6PM" cds, extremely fine, one of the scarcer and more attractive of the Chicago blue cancellations (Berg CL-1, R4)

150

Clover Leaf (Chicago, IL), heavily-inked strikes tie two 1873 3c Green (158) to cover addressed to London and forwarded to Whitchurch, blue "Chicago Ill. May 9 4PM" and red London "Paid" both also tie, black "London My 25 74", several backstamps, a few light tone spots, a scarce example of the Chicago clover leaf on a foreign cover (Berg CL-1, R4)

100

"GIN" Barrel (Chicago, IL), complete and uncharacteristically sharp strike ties 3c Banknote (158), matching blue "Chicago Ill 7 Oct 2PM" datestamp alongside, cover with cornercard for enamel paint and addressed to Oskaloosa, Iowa, blue "Due 3" in circle handstamp, "Oct. 9, 1873" docketing at left, an Extremely Fine example of this attractive and popular cancellation (Berg GB-1, R4)

500

united states postal history

2221 2220 LotNo

2220 2221

2222

Start Price

"GIN" Barrel (Chicago, IL), nearly-complete strike on 3c Green entire (U163), matching "Chicago Ill. 25 Oct." datestamp, printed cornercard, addressed to Winona, Minnesota, light cover wrinkling, a fine strike of this rare cancel (Berg GB-1, R4)

100

"KK" in Coffin (Chicago, IL), bold but somewhat overinked strike on 1873 1c Postal card (UX3), "Chicago Ill. Jun 6 8AM" datestamp alongside, card addressed to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tiny piece out at top right, a fine and attractive example of this rare marking (Berg KKK-1, R4)

100

Pool Table (Chicago, IL), lovely strike ties 3c Banknote (158) to cover to Champlain, New York, matching blue "Chicago Ill Mar 28 4PM" datestamp, Inman Line cornercard with matching enclosure (indicates 1874 sending), piece out at upper left, an Extremely Fine strike, the Chicago pool table is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated of all Banknote-era cancels, previously only three examples recorded with this increasing the population to four

750

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Ex 2224

Ex 2223 LotNo

2223

2224

Start Price

Chicago Fancy Cancel Collection, approximately 150 covers and cards, mix of black and blue cancels, arranged by design type including checkerboards, shields, shamrocks, flags (listed as Berg as notverified), anchors, grids, bars, geometrics, etc., some mixed condition to be expected but the majority of strikes fine or very fine, a very difficult assemblage to duplicate, the ideal opportunity for someone to make their way through a copy of Paul Berg‘s book and identify a huge variety of these interesting and attractive devices

600

Chicago Lines, Squares, and Dots Fancy Cancels, 78 covers and cards, mostly Chicago Blues including (Berg numbers) 3B-1, various 4 bars and 5 bars, slit lines incl SLI-4, checkerboards and grids incl CB8, CB-15, and CB-25, a wonderful variety of different devices with subtle distinctions for the specialist, strikes generally fine or very fine

200

Ex 2225

Ex 2226

2225

Chicago Maltese Crosses, Wedges, and Grids Fancy Cancels, approximately 87 covers and cards, mostly Chicago Blues, including (but certainly not limited to) Berg numbers: GEO-35, M-2, M-5, M-9, squares of hollow triangles including SHT-6, SST-1, SST-4, SRT-6, SRT-14, SPR-19, CR-16, and double wedges incl DW-20; strikes generally fine or better, a wonderful array of varieties for the specialist in these cancels and a very difficult assortment to duplicate

250

2226

Chicago Star Fancy Cancels, 40 covers, ranging from the 1860s to 1880s, note negative six-pointed star on pair of 1861 3c, 12c grilled issue on 1868 cover to Ireland, blue star in circle on 1861 3c, purple stars on 1880s registered covers, and six-pointed star on 1869 3c; also Chicago Blues incl (Berg numbers) GEO23, NSP-1 and 3, and STR- 3, 6, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 18, generally fine or very fine strikes, a nice selection for the specialist

150

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Ex 2227

LotNo

Ex 2228

Start Price

2227

Chicago Letters and Numbers Fancy Cancels, approximately 107 covers and cards, mix of black and blue ink, note "F" in diamond on 6c cover to Leipzig and various other Skinner-Eno/Cole listed letters, Chicago Blues incl (Berg numbers) variety of negative A‘s with "3", LR-3 (actually a "B" not an "R"), LC1, LK-3, LK-4, LK-5, LM-1, LM-2, LN-1, LN-4, LR-2, LR-3, LR-4, LR-5, LS-2, LT-1, LW-2, and NUM-2, most strikes fine or better

400

2228

Chicago 19th Century Postal History Collection, approximately 87 covers, begins with letters from W.S Gurnee (Mayor of Chicago 1851-52) and W.B. Ogden (first Mayor of Chicago 1837-38), couple "Chicago Am. Pkt." covers, "5" and "10" cog rate cancels, arced "Paid 3" and "Paid 6", various advertised markings, carrier route numbers, mint Columbian postal cards, drop letters, attractive "Post Office, Chicago, Ill. Official Business Free" handstamped cornercard, E3 on cover, undeliverable, and World‘s Fair Station, mixed condition throughout but certainly many items of interest to the Chicago postal historian

300

Ex 2229

2229

Ex 2232

Chicago Foreign Mail Collection, 23 covers, including 6c Banknote to Germany with "Chicago Ill. Am. Pkt. Paid All", 1sh from Liverpool incoming to Iowa with "Chicago Am. Pkt. 24 Paid", 1857 12c Black (36) pair on cover from Wisconsin to London with "Chicago Am. Pkt. 3 Paid", various Banknotes to England, France, Germany, etc.; uprated wrapper to Germany, Columbian issues to Sweden and Germany, etc., mixed condition, still a good opportunity for those interested in rates and routes

100

2230

Chicago DPO/Branch Postmark Collection, 63 covers, DPOs including Windsor Park (1891-94), Morgan Park (1878-1912), Bowmanville (1884-94), Normalville (1872-84), South Chicago (1871-93), Ravenswood (1869-94), Woodlawn Park (1884-92), Austin (1867-1900), Grand Crossing (1872-94), Bridgeport (187889), Norwood Park (1870-94), Montclare (1873-94), Edison Park (1890-95), and Englewood (1868-94); stations including Cottage Grove, Humboldt Park, Madison Street, North, Northwest, South, Southwest, Stock Yards, and West; mixed condition but a wonderful basis for a collection/cancellation study

120

2231

Chicago Machine Cancels, approximately 100 covers from about the 1890s/1910s, including Cummins, American, Barr-Fyke, Doremus, etc, a few advertising covers, some mixed condition but generally fine or very fine, nice starter collection

Chicago Street Car R.P.O. Covers, 86 covers and cards sorted by Mason-Fleming number, note a few more interesting including Cottage Grove Ave. cover to Edinburgh, Scotland, many covers with top left corner torn away, strikes mixed but generally fine, a very useful selection for the specialized collector

100

Chicago 20th Century Postal History Collection, approximately 100 covers with auxiliary markings and services including "Address Supplied", "Accidentally Injured by Cancelling Machine", DLO, "Found in Empty Pouch", general delivery, "Incomplete", "Name not in directory", proof of mailing, registered, returned, "No Such Office in State Named", special delivery, stations, and tube, generally fine or very fine, much of interest for the specialist in Chicago postal history

150

2232 2233

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Illinois Postal History

LotNo

2234

2235

2236

Start Price

"Elgin, Illinois.", attractive mezzotint illustration of Elgin, Illinois, addressed to the postmaster of St. Louis, with "Elgin Ill May 21 1861" datestamp and oval "Post Office Business Free", small tone spots, still very fine and beautiful

1, 1847 5c Red brown, worn plate impression, margins huge to just clear at bottom right, tied to outer lettersheet by neat black grid, "Quincy Ill. 24 Feb" datestamp, addressed to Springfield, Illinois, very fine, a scarce small town use, USPCS census #1314

200

1a, 1847 5c Dark brown, early impression, margins large to full, neat manuscript "X", red "Jacksonville Ill. Jan 7" datestamp at top left, on folded letter to Collinsville, Illinois, cover with light overall wear and small edge breaks, very fine stamp on an attractive cover from an uncommon origination, USPCS census #1290

150

united states postal history

View of Jacksonville

LotNo

2237

Start Price

2, 1847 10c Black, four large margins, sharp early impression with intense color, red grid cancel and matching "Jacksonville Ill. Dec 26" datestamp at left, on folded letter to Medina C.H., Ohio, datelined Christmas Day 1849, small mended tear at top of vertical file-fold, still Extremely Fine and choice cover from a rare town, ex-Hart, 1968 Philatelic Foundation certificate (USPCS Census #1292)

1,000

united states postal history

LotNo

2238

2239

Start Price

2, 1847 10c Black, single with four large margins, neat red eight-bar open grid and matching "Aurora Ill. Mar 15" datestamp on folded letter to Buffalo, New York, datelined March 15, 1851 (headed "Black Hawk Mill"), file-folds away from stamp, very fine and attractive, signed Ezra Cole, USPCS census #1172, ex-Hart

750

2, 1847 10c Black, single with margins full to ample, manuscript "X" ties, blue "Quincy Ills. Dec 4" datestamp at left, on folded letter addressed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, vertical file-fold away from stamp, very fine and attractive especially used from Illinois, USPCS census #1317

200

united states postal history

Forwarding Agents

LotNo

2240

2241

2242

Start Price

"Forwarded by Z.Block Cairo Ill", red oval on folded letter datelined New Orleans December 8, 1849, additional red "Steam 10", addressed to St. Louis, manuscript "p Peytona via Cairo", horizontal file-fold, very fine and attractive, Zalma Block operated two large wharf boats at Cairo

"Forwarded By Fowler & Norton, Commission & Forwarding Merchants Cairo, Ill", 1855 folded lettersheet with 1851 3c Dull red (11, oxidized), tied by "Illinois Central R.R. Jul 25" datestamp, from New Orleans to St. Louis, forwarding handstamp at lower left, carried, carried out of the mails from New Orleans to Cairo by packet "l.F. Woodruff," horizontal file-fold, fine and rare

"Phillips, Hunt & Co., Wharf-Boat & Forwarding Merchants, Cairo, Ills.", black oval handstamp on cover to Washington, DC, with second strike on reverse, 1857 3c Dull Red (26, small nick at bottom) tied by "Cairo IIl. Jan 21 1858" postmark (second strike alongside), manuscript "Penny Post" at lower left, very fine and rare use

150

united states postal history

Steam, Steamboat and Steamships

2244

2243 LotNo

2243 2244

Start Price

"Str. Chancellor G.W. Stewart Master", ornamented blue oval handstamp on cover to New Albany, Indiana, 1857 2c Dull red (26, trimmed perfs) tied by "Cairo Ill. Mar 25 1858" datestamp, "3" due handstamp, "Forwarded By VW. Graham & Co. Freight Agents, Illinois Central R.R. & Wharf Boat Prots Cairo Ill" handstamp on reverse, light edge wear, very fine (Milgram 198)

150

"Steamer Illinois. E. Harbor Aug 1 1863", crisp and clear strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to all-over illustrated ad cover from W.C. Duncan (a Detroit brewery), addressed to Eagle Harbor, Michigan, just reduced at left, very fine and scarce (Milgram 633, illustrated page 358)

100

The Lake Steamer Lady Elgin docked at her Wharf in Chicago

2245

"Chicago, Milwaukee & Lake Superior Line, Received for Shipment by Str. Lady Elgin", illustrated double circle handstamp on reverse of 3c Nesbitt (U10), addressed to Madison, Wisconsin and with "Chicago Ill. Oct 9 1857" datestamp, small tears in indicia, cover exploded for display, a very fine strike of this elusive and attractive marking (Milgram 763)

250

united states postal history

LotNo

2246

Start Price

"Steamer Missouri J.Y. Hurd, Master Oct 26 1864", bold strike in blue on cover to Bridge Creek, Ohio, 1861 3c Rose (65) with target cancel and "Cairo Ill. Nov 1 ‚64" datestamp, "Official Business" imprint at top left, just reduced at left, light overall wear, still a fine example of this rare marking (Milgram 906)

Steamer Planet

2247

Steamer Quincy

2248

2247 2248

"Lake Michigan Steam Boat Co. Jun 15 Planet.", perfect strike of this octagonal marking in blue on cover addressed to Middlebury, Vermont, 1851 3c Dull red (11) tied by equally-bold "Chicago Ill Jun 16 1857" datestamp, extremely fine and choice in every respect (Milgram 1116, pictured on page 573)

200

"St. Ls. & Kk Steamers Nov 28", crisp strike ties 1851 3c Dull red (11) to folded prices current, letter portioned datelined "St. Louis Nov 27 1856", addressed to Macomb, Illinois and endorsed "Quincy" at bottom left, vertical file-fold, very fine and fresh, fewer than 10 known

150

united states postal history

Railroad, Route Agent and RPO

2249

2250

LotNo

Start Price

2249

"G.D.D. & Min P Co. Nov 1", route agent postmark of Galena, Dubuque, Dunleith & Minnesota Packet Company, tying 3c Dull Red (26, faulty) to cover to Waterbury, Connecticut, manuscript docket of "Winona, Oct, 31, 1858" at left, fine, illustrated in Risvold

2250

Gal. Dub. Dun & Min. Pk. Co. May 20 blue datestamp on 3c Red entire (U10) to Somers, New York, slightly reduced at left, fine strike

Prisoner‘s Letters

2251

2251 2252

2253

2252

Camp Douglas Prisoner‘s Letter Examined, black oval handstamp (Harrison type I) on orange cover to Glasgow, Kentucky, franked with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by blue grid and matching partial July 3, 1864 datestamp, barely reduced at left, fine, a nicer strike than usually seen of this handstamp

100

Rock Island Barracks Ill. Prisoner‘s Letter, crisp strike of large circle handstamp on orange cover to New Middleton, Illinois, with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by target and "Rock Island Ill. Mar 18 ‚64" datestamp, very fine, quite a clear strike of this attractive and popular marking

150

R.I. Barracks Prisoner Letter Examined. choice strike in black on buff cover to Cumberland, Maryland, with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by "Rock Island Ill. Jun 22(?) ‚64" datestamp and target, very fine and choice cover

150

united states postal history

Illinois Postal History Collections

Ex 2254

LotNo

2254

2255

Start Price

Illinois 19th Century Postal History Collection, approximately 72 covers/cards, begins with legislative/ departmental cornercards, followed by various advertised markings, Christian Commission cornercard, "1st Regt. Douglas Brigade U.S.V." handstamp, two Civil War patriotics, due markings, forwarded mail, manuscript postmarks, "M.O.B.", "Not Found", two 10c rate covers to California, 1857 12c (36) solo franking to Kentucky, registered, "Unclaimed", etc., mixed condition throughout so viewing recommended but many covers of interest to be found, ideal for the Illinois state collector

250

Illinois Town Postmark Collection, approximately 110 covers arranged by town, mix of frankings from the 1857 issue through the 20th century, note DPOs including Chili (1840-1903), Daysville (1839-1900), Forsythe (1865-86), Fairburgh (1858-66), Garden Plain (1876-95), Huntley Grove (1851-86), Harmony (1849-1901), Kewanee (1855-79), North Harvey (1893-1900), Steel‘s Mills (1827-82), St. Morgan (1883-98), Tice (18831922), and Wenona Station (1853-73), mixed condition but includes scarcer markings and frankings

400

2256

Illinois County Postmark Collection, approximately 144 covers arranged by county, mostly on Banknote issues as expected, generally fine although some mixed condition noted, many attractive markings

600

2257

Illinois RFD Collection, approximately 46 cancels and 50 manuscripts (mostly on postcards but some covers), note better including unlisted Arenzville and and Pleasant Plains registered cover, generally fine or better, a wonderful starter collection

Illinois 20th Century Postal History, approximately 47 covers and cards including Barry, Cummins, and Doremus machine cancels, auxiliary markings including "Advertised", "Delivery delayed", "Missent", and "Returned", also Emington Ill. precancelled postal card, generally fine or very fine, an interesting and eclectic assortment

2258

United States Postal History 2259

2260

2261

Stampless Cover Collection, approximately 56 covers, including Portsmouth NH 1804 straightline, Troy NY, Buffalo NY, New York City 1802 clamshell, Augusta & Atlanta RR 1850, Baltimore Railrd, "U.States." exchange mark, various Boston and Charleston markings, Alexandria and Norfolk VA, etc., somewhat of a mixed bag in terms of condition, viewing recommended

100

2260 2261 1, 1847 5c Red brown, intermediate impression with three large margins, just into frameline at bottom, manuscript "X" but tied by extraneous ink, red "U.S. Express Mail N. York N.Y. Dec 29" datestamp, contents datelined December 28, 1848, vertical file-fold well away from stamp, very fine and attractive, USPCS census #13181

150

1, 1847 5c Red brown, vertical pair, intermediate impression, top stamp huge margins with part of adjacent stamp at top, bottom stamp just in at bottom, tied by four strikes of blue numeral "10" with matching "Baltimore Md. Dec 2" datestamp, addressed to West Newton, Massachusetts, docketing on reverse indicates 1849 use, very fine and fresh cover

300

united states postal history

LotNo

2262

Start Price

9, 1852 1c Blue, Type IV, positions 78-80 L1L, margins large to in at top and bottom, two manuscript pen strokes, red "East Pepperell Mass May 30" datestamp, fancy red "11 O‘Clock Delivery May 31" Boston carrier marking on side flap (folded out for display), very fine and attractive example of this marking

2263

2263 2264

2265

100

2264

Lincoln & Hamlin Three-Quarters Portraits, campaign design with Carpenter & Allen imprint (Milgram AL-95), 1857 3c Dull red (26) tied by target and "Hartford Ct. May 16 ‚61" datestamp, addressed to Springs, New York, reduced at right, very fine and attractive, a very late use of both this campaign design and the 1857 issue

250

71, 1861 30c Orange, horizontal pair on 1864 cover to Paris, neat black grids, weak New York Paid datestamp and French boxed "PD" and entry handstamps on front, Paris arrival on reverse, manuscript "48/4" credit, flap torn, stamps few nibbed perfs from placement, still very fine and scarce quadruple rate cover

100

For President, Gov. R.B. Hayes, portraits of Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler on 1876 campaign cover, 1873 3c Green (158) tied by target with faint "Fryeburg Centre Oct 16" datestamp, addressed to Great Falls, New Hampshire, cover has some light staining, fine design and use

united states postal history

LotNo

2266

Start Price

505, 1917 5c Rose error of color, well-centered single tied by September 7, 1917 Houston, Texas machine cancel, State Department of Agriculture cornercard and addressed to the Chief of the Bureau of Entomology in Washington, DC, Liberty Loan imprint on reverse, Extremely Fine and fresh, not listed in the 2012 Lowther census and appears to be a non-philatelic use (Scott $2,250)

1,000

2268

2267

Hale & Co., two stampless lettersheets: first "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from Providence" red oval with matching "6" handstamp on folded letter to Boston, datelined August 6, 1844, vertical file-fold away from markings; second red "Hale & Co‘s Mail/Paid at Boston" in wavy-line handstamp, addressed to Troy, New York with manuscript "Hale & Co. Express" at upper left and "Paid" at lower left, datelined December 28, 1844; very fine and scarce pair of items

120

2268

"Steamer Cora", bold strike in red on folded letter to New Orleans, datelined "Camden Ark Feb‘y 7 1849", endorsed "Cora" at lower left, vertical file-fold, very fine (Milgram 291)

100

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Ex 2269 LotNo

Start Price

2269

Civil War and Spanish American War Postal History Collection, approximately 42 Civil War covers and 47 Spanish American War, many different areas including Fort Dennison and Fort Delaware prison handstamps, patriotics including "The House that Uncle Sam Built", hanging Jeff Davis ("The WRONG man in the RIGHT place"), regimentals, Surgeon General‘s Office penalty envelope, and about half a dozen CSA covers with adhesives; Spanish American War period includes all-over flags, Roosevelt/ McKinley designs, USS Maine-related covers, Philippines military stations, etc.; most covers are faulty, much of historical interest and merit here

300

2270

World War I Postal History, approximately 77 covers, includes patriotics, "Addressee transferred to...", forwarded, censors, APOs/APS handstamps, camps, navals, medicals, overseas arrivals, "Capt. A.C. Townsend" straightline handstamp, etc., some mixed condition to be expected but generally a fine to very fine and interesting group

100

2271

World War II Postal History, approximately 49 covers, including patriotics, Tokyo Bay, mixed country frankings/censors, KIA, V-Mail, Hawaii, Alaska, and various camp postmarks, some with enclosures, fine to very fine

2272

WWII APO Covers, approximately 91 covers sorted by APO number, variety of censor/auxiliary markings, generally fine or very fine, nice selection for the WWII postal historian

2273

World War II Patriotic Covers, approximately 44 all different and postally-used, also includes 14 WWIIrelated slogan covers, plus some post-WWII postal history, an eye-catching and attractive collection of these popular covers, generally fine or better

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Exposition Covers

LotNo

2274

Start Price

Buffalo N.Y. Intern‘l Fair Branch Office (Bomar B89-01), largely complete strike ties 3c Banknote (small faults) to beautiful illustrated cover depicting the fair building, cancel dated September 6, Bomar lists this cancel as having been used from September 7 to 13 making this the earliest known use, cover with tears and small piece out at bottom right, backstamped Buffalo and Jamesville, Wisconsin, despite its faults a very rare and attractive cover (Bomar $750)

Ex 2275

2275

1880s/1930s Fairs & Expos Cover Collection, approximately 102 covers including (but certainly not limited to) Alaska-Yukon 1909, Ohio Centennial 1903, Troy Week 1908 key-shaped postcard, Brockton Fair and Horse Show 1899, World‘s Industrial & Cotton Centennial Exposition New Orleans 188485, Mid-Winter International Exposition San Francisco 1894, Jamestown Expo 1907, Lewis and Clark Centennial Portland 1905, National Export Exposition Philadelphia 1899, North Central & South American Exposition New Orleans 1885, Ohio Centennial 1888, Pan-American Exposition 1901, and various state/county fairs, very mixed condition with several damaged, still a wonderful array of cachets and postal markings with much to appreciate for the aesthete

500

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Postal History Lots and Collections

LotNo

2276

2277 2278

2279

Start Price

Advertising Covers by Topic Collection, approximately 700 covers arranged by topic, including (but not limited to): ad collars, agriculture, animals, automobiles, beer, bicycles, boats, cattle, chickens, Christmas, coffee, food, guns, horses, liquor, maps, medicine, music, oil, printing, railroads, and shoes, ranging from about the 1850s (with some cameos) but most heavily focused on the late 19th century and very little past about 1940, some with original enclosures, mixed condition but expect many fine or better covers, the result of decades of collecting

1,500

Tobacco/Cigar Advertising Covers Collection, approximately 550 covers, ranging from the 1850s through about the 1930s, note earlier cameos as well as covers depicting cigar factories/buildings, tobacco leaves, etc, mixed condition throughout but a wealth of rare and attractive covers, an uncommon opportunity for the tobacco collector to acquire so much in one fell swoop

1,200

Pigs/Hogs Advertising Cover Collection, approximately 225 covers depicting a wide variety of breeds, as well as covers with adjacent topics (ham, animal feed, etc), the vast majority from the late 19th century but some more modern, mixed condition but little (if any) duplication, very difficult to duplicate

400

Schools, Universities, and Hotels Advertising Covers, approximately 77 covers total (29 schools/ universities, 48 hotels), mostly late 19th century but note some earlier cameo hotel covers, generally fine or better but expect some mixed condition, an interesting group

150

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2280

2281

19th Century Railroad Marking Collection, approximately 111 covers, mostly Banknote era but some earlier including "Bureau to Peoria" on 1861 3c, "Chi. To Green Bay R.P.O" on 1869 3c, "Boston & Cape Cod RR on 1869 1c and 2c, "Eastern R.R. Ms." on 1861 3c, "NY & Boston R.P.O." on 1869 3c, and straightline "Baltimore R.R." on faulty 1861 3c, mixed condition throughout with many faulty covers, still largely comprised of fine strikes with many early and scarce cancellations

300

20th Century RPO Covers, 86 covers with wide geographical representation, decidedly mixed condition, viewing recommended

Ex 2282

2282

Green Postmarks/Cancellations on Cover, 42 covers, including stampless from West Meridan CT, Washington DC, Springfield IL, Granby MA, New Bedford MA, Princeton NJ, Scranton PA, Rutland VT, etc., also Urbana IL on 1851 3c, Addition MI on 1869 3c, Whitefield NH on 1861 1c, Perrysburg OH on 1857 3c, and Saltsburgh PA on 1851 3c (druggist ad cover), also a few other colored postmarks and/or cancels, mixed condition but mostly fine

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2283

19th Century Postal Markings Collection, approximately 132 covers bearing a huge variety of different postal markings, including (but far from limited to) advertised, carriers, city delivery, US Congress, due, fancy townmarks, official/penalty, fictitious, forwarded, missent, received, telegraph, transit clerk, trolley, undeliverable, and much more, we even note a CSA cover, a Civil War patriotic with a "GBD" cancel, etc., very mixed condition throughout but a close inspection could prove worthwhile, certainly an interesting and eclectic album

300

2284

Pointing Fingers Cover Collection, approximately 45 covers, mostly 1900s/20s but few on Banknote issues, all variations of the "Return to Writer"/"Unclaimed" theme, generally fine

2285

County Postmark Collection, approximately 154 covers, mostly Banknote era but some earlier and later (we even note a Salisbury, MA manuscript postmark on an 1861 3c), organized by state, mixed condition throughout but most fine or better

200

2286

Octagonal Cancels Collection, approximately 160 covers and cards, the majority Banknote era but note better including 1882 card from Muscogee, Indian Territory; 1834 folded letter from Philadelphia; several 1850s/60s covers from Philadelphia including "U.S. Penny Post" backstamp, etc., mixed condition but with mostly fine or very fine strikes, an interesting collection with geographical diversity

200

2287

Registered and RFD Cover Assortment, approximately 47 registered covers, mostly from the small banknote/1st Bureau era, and 36 RFD covers, registered covers include several more modern and even one or two foreign, demonstrating a variety of different rates and destinations but mostly faulty, RFD covers from a number of different states, mix of cancels and manuscripts, mixed condition throughout

Machine Cancels View of Pittsburgh

2288

Shield with Stars and Stripes (Pittsburgh, PA), exquisite strike of this popular machine cancel ties 1870 3c Green (147) to cover to Glenlock, PA, dated August 3, just reduced at left, otherwise an immaculate and scarce cover

250

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LotNo

Start Price

2289

Spread Eagle Machine Cancel (Frankfort, KY), dull purple cancel ties 1895 2c Carmine (267) to cover addressed to Richmond, Kentucky, with Senate Chamber cornercard, light edgewear, a very fine and presentable example of this well-known marking

100

2290

Doremus and Columbia Machine Cancels, approximately 37 Doremus and 60 Columbia covers and cards, mostly fine to very fine and with nice geographical representation, a nice lot for the machine cancel collector

2291

Massive Flag Cancel Collection, several thousand covers (our ballpark estimate around 4-5,000) spread across 22 binders, sorted by city/state, with specific binders for New York, Philadelphia/Pittsburgh, etc., additionally a binder with military branches, Vera Cruz, APOs, navals, RFD, RPOs, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Philippines, Virgin Islands, both Cummins flag cancels (Lahaina HI and Leesburg FL), handstamps, Canada, Mexico, and other foreign flag cancels, condition generally fine or very fine throughout, an incredibly impressive collection, certainly amongst the most comprehensive ever formed and being offered completely intact

1,500

2292

20th Century Postal Markings and Covers, approximately 115 covers, variety of auxiliary markings and uses including: damaged mail, "Deficiency in address", diplomatic mail, "Received without postmark", "Fee collected", free franks, 1960 "Damaged in fire in railway mail car Daggett, California" handstamp, forwarded, fraudulent, "Held for postage", 1914 quadrisect from Vera Cruz (philatelic), naval, parcel post, precancels, rural carriers, Shanghai 1917/21, telegraphs, undeliverable, and a Thompson "War Stamp" fantasy overprint used on cover, generally fine or better, much research to be done here

150

2293

20th Century Transportation Collection, 56 covers including airmail, 1909 St. Louis Centennial Parade R.P.O. on card, Collection & Distribution postmarks, highway post offices, U.S. Sea Post, ships, trolleys, and zeppelins, mostly very fine, a few certainly deserving of further research

2294

Christmas Seals and Cinderellas on Cover Collection, approximately 93 covers with various cinderellas dating back to the late 19th century through the late 20th century, including Easter seals, various modern "local posts", trade cards, advertising and patriotic labels, etc., also album of Christmas seals including (all tied): 1908 (2), 1909, 1910, 1912, 1914, 1916, 1917, 1919 (3), 1920 (2), 1921 (3), 1923 (2), 1925 (2), 1930, and various post-1940 issues to the 1980s, mostly fine or very fine with some interesting and potentially requiring further study

100

2295

"Miscellaneous Covers" Collection, approximately 100 covers which did not fit into any of Mr. Challenger‘s other collections, we note everything from albinos and modern bisects to revenues used as postage and plate number singles, truly a little bit of everything in here, mostly fine or very fine, some of it modern and common but possibly a few gems hidden within

100

2296

British and Worldwide Postal History Collection, approximately 79 covers in a binder, ranging from the 18th through 20th centuries, mix of mail from the US to foreign countries and mail from foreign countries, we note several NYFM covers, 1837 NY to London, 1842 Alexandria DC to London via Boston, several "Liverpool Ship Letter" markings, Mulready (faulty), 1835 Nova Scotia to London, 5c Garfield two strips of 5 on cover to France, 1861 3c on cover to Rome, 1764 Marblehead to Madeira, 1831 Boston to Madeira, 1765 London to NY, Canada #4 on cover (faults), etc., very mixed condition throughout, particularly with the older covers

200

Challenger Collection Postal History Balance, large carton of covers, including (but not limited to) ellipse cancels, slogan cancels, various fancies including wedges and targets, as well as other assorted odds and ends (even some Canadian semi-official airmail covers) which did not fit into any collections

150

2297

HEINRICH KÖHLER Germany’s Oldest Stamp Auction House

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Auction

Auction Dates

Corinphila Veilingen, Netherlands

Germany’s Oldest Stamp Auction House

Fine Stamp Auctions, founded in 1974.

Autumn Auction

15-18 September 2021

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Spring Auction

17-19 March 2022

15 December 2021

Heinrich Köhler, Germany HEINRICH KÖHLER

Consignment Deadline

The oldest stamp auction house in Germany, founded in 1913.

Autumn Auction, incl. The ERIVAN Collection – German States 6

20-25 September 2021

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Spring Auction, incl. The ERIVAN Collection – German States 7

21-26 March 2022

15 January 2022

H.R. Harmer, USA

Fine Stamp Auctions, founded in 1940.

Autumn Auction

30 September-2 October 2021

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Spring Auction

June 2022

15 March 2022

Corinphila Auctions, Switzerland

The oldest stamp auction house in Switzerland, founded in 1919.

International Auction

22-27 November 2021

15 September 2021

International Auction

30 May-4 June 2022

15 March 2022

John Bull, Hong Kong

The oldest stamp auction house in Hong Kong, founded in 1975.

Autumn Auction

December 2021

15 October 2021

Spring Auction

June 2022

15 April 2022

H.R. HARMER

CORINPHILA VEILINGEN B.V.

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CORINPHILA AUKTIONEN AG

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The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall prevail. Should a dispute arise between bidders (including a dispute between a floor bidder and the auctioneer acting on behalf of a mail bidder, consignor or vendor), the auctioneer alone shall determine who is the successful bidder and whether to reoffer the lot in dispute. Should a dispute arise after the sale, the auctioneer’s sale records shall be conclusive. On all lots sold, a commission of 18% on the hammer price is payable by the buyer.

(a) The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of clients (and consignors or vendors) but shall not be liable for errors and omissions in executing instructions to bid, however received, and whether such errors or omissions be those of the bidder or agent or those of the auctioneer. (b) All lots are offered subject to a reserve price. The auctioneer may implement such reserve price. The auctioneer may implement such reserve price by bidding on behalf of the consignor vendor. (c) It may also be assumed that all consignors have been advanced monies against the sale of their stamps and Harmers therefore has a security interest over and above the normal auction commission. (d) Purchases made by a consignor or vendor or his agent on his own lots shall be considered as a sale subject to commissions and sales tax as applicable. (e) Agents are responsible for all purchases made on behalf of their clients, unless other arrangements have been confirmed in writing prior to the auction. (f ) HRHarmer further reserves the right to ban any bidder from participation in its’ sales for any reason deemed appropriate in its’ sole discretion. (g) HRHarmer retains the right to demand a cash deposit from anyone prior to bidder registration and/or to demand payment at the time the lot is Hammered down to the highest bidder, for any reason whatsoever. In the event that any buyer refuses or fails to make payment in cash for any lot at the time it is knocked down to him, the auctioneer reserves the right to reoffer the lot for sale to the highest bidder.

(a) Subject to the fulfillment of all of the conditions set forth herein, on the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, and such bidder the reupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility therefore, and (b) will pay the purchase price as set forth in Conditions of Sale 4. (b) In addition to other remedies available to us by law, we reserve the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 2% per month if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. Unless otherwise agreed by Harmers, all property must be removed from our premises by the purchaser at his expense not later than 10 business days following its sale. (c) If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with by the purchaser, the purchaser will be in default and in addition to any and all other remedies available to us and the Consignor by law, including, without limitation, the right to hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price, including all fees, charges and expenses more fully set forth herein, we, at our option, may (x) cancel the sale of that, or any other lot or lots sold to the defaulting purchaser at the same or any other auction, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser, or (y) resell the purchased property, whether at public auction or by private sale, or (z) effect any combination thereof. In any case, the purchaser will be liable for any deficiency, any and all costs, handling charges, late charges, expenses of both sales, our commissions on both sales at our regular rates, legal fees and expenses, collection fees and incidental damages. We may, in our sole discretion, apply any proceeds of sale then due or thereafter becoming due to the purchaser from us or any affiliated company, or any payment made by the purchaser to us or any affiliated company, whether or not intended to reduce the purchaser’s obligations with respect to the unpaid lot or lots, to the deficiency and any other amounts due to us or any affiliated companies. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted and assigned to us and our affiliated companies, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of or owing to such purchaser in our possession or in the possession of any of our affiliated companies, and we may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to us or to any affiliated company of ours. We shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the New York Uniform Commercial Code (UCC ). (d) Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected good funds. Any claims relating to any purchase, including any claims under the Conditions of Sale, must be presented directly to Harmer. In the event the purchaser fails to pay any or all of the total purchase price for any lot and Harmer nonetheless elects to pay the Consignor any portion of the sale proceeds, the purchaser acknowledges that Harmers shall have all of the rights of the Consignor to pursue the purchaser for any amounts paid to the Consignor, whether at law, in equity, or under these Conditions of Sale.

PAYMENT FOR PURCHASES 4.

(a) Subject to any extension of credit (which shall be made in accordance with Harmers’ credit policies and requested prior to the commencement of the auction), payment for lots shall be as follows: (i) Floor Bidders. All floor bidders must register prior to the beginning of sale. All invoices to Floor Bidders shall be due on theday of the auction. (ii) Mail Bidders. A successful mail bidder will be notified of lots purchased. Payment is due within ten (10) business days of auction. Mailed delivery will be to the address on the bid sheet and proof by Harmers of receipt of a sending at the advised address shall constitute delivery. All charges for handling and delivery shall be added to your invoice. All shipments sent by Harmers are fully insured against loss in transit unless otherwise requested. (iii) Where an opinion of a generally recognized authority is desired, payment is still due within ten (10) business days of auction. We will hold the funds while we send the items to the recognized authorities. (b) Payment is accepted in the form of (i) Check in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. If payment is made by check, Harmer’s reserves the right to hold shipment/delivery for up to ten (10) business days while it clears. (ii) By wire transfer. Harmers will credit your account with the actual USD s credited to our account net of any fees. (iii) By credit card (MasterCard, Discover or Visa). Payment by credit card is accepted as payment but will be subject to a 3% Convenience fee. This fee will be added to the total of the invoice including hammer price, buyer’s premium, shipping and other applicable taxes and fees.

EXHIBITION AND INSPECTION OF LOTS; QUALITY AND AUTHENTICITY 7.

(a) On Premises Inspection and Postal Viewing. Ample opportunity is given for on premises inspection prior to the auction date, and, upon written request and at Harmers discretion, for inspection by postal viewing (all as detailed elsewhere in this Catalog). (b) Each lot is sold as genuine and correctly described, based on individual description as modified by any specific notations in this Catalog, including but not restricted to the section entitled "Key to Cataloguing". (c) Quality. Any lot which a purchaser considers to be incorrectly described may be returned to Harmers within two weeks of its receipt by such purchaser ("Returning Purchaser"), provided, however, that the same is received by Harmers within four weeks of the date of the auction; however, Harmers may, in its discretion, refuse acceptance of such returned lot. If an opinion of a generally recognized authority is desired, the period of time within which a lot must be received by Harmers will be extended in accordance with Condition of Sale 8. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by reference to a generally recognized authority, and Harmers thereupon undertakes to re-offer the lot with a description identical to the description disputed, the Returning Purchaser shall be liable for the deficiency, if any, between the proceeds of the sale to the Returning Purchaser and the proceeds of a sale to a subsequent purchaser, as well as for all costs and expenses of the re-sale, including commission, and all incidental damages. Any lot, the description of which is disputed, must be returned intact in the condition received by the purchaser. The following lots are not returnable except at the discretion of Harmers: (i) lots from purchasers who attended the exhibition of the lots; (ii) lots examined by postal viewers; (iii)lots on account of their appearance, if they are

illustrated in this Catalog; (iv) lots described as having repairs, defects or faults— for any reason; (v) U.S. stamps (through 1918) for reasons of paper inclusions, (vi) no encapsulated stamps unless originally offered in this condition. (vii) Multiple stamp/item lots including sets of 15 or more stamps, collections, large lots and group lots, whether certified or not, as sold "As Is" and are not returnable for any reason. (d) Authenticity. Any lot which is declared otherwise than genuine by a generally recognized authority is returnable, provided such lot is received by Harmers within four weeks of the date of the auction. Proof that a generally recognized authority declines to express an opinion is not grounds for the return of a lot. (e) Expenses incurred in the submission and the return of a lot under Conditions of Sale 7-9 are not refunded.

EXTENSION OF TIME 8.

All lots to be sent out on extension must be paid in advance and submitted by H.R. Harmer. (a) If a lot is certified by a generally recognized authority to be other than as described: (i) the sale (and the invoice with respect thereto, if outstanding) will be cancelled; an (ii) to the extent set forth in Condition of Sale 9, payment of the expense of certification will be made to the purchaser. (iii) in the event any item "not as described", the buyer will be refunded the purchase price and certification fee up to $500 unless otherwise agreed. (b) Any lot with a P.F. or PSE certificate issued in the last six years is not eligible for extension.

EXPENSES OF CERTIFICATION 9.

Expenses of certification shall be borne by the purchaser except where a lot is certified other than as described and is returned to Harmers in accordance with Condition of Sale 8.

SALES TAX 10.

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MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES 13.

(a) Within 30 days of written notice that there is a dispute, the parties or their representatives may meet at a time and place mutually agreed upon, to mediate their differences. If the parties agree, a mediator acceptable to the parties shall be selected. The mediator shall be an attorney, trained in mediation techniques and familiar with commercial law and the UCC. The mediator’s fees shall be shared equally and paid by all parties. At the mediation, all parties shall have actual authority to settle the dispute. Any statements made during, and all aspects of, the mediation process shall be kept confidential and shall not be admissible in any subsequent arbitration or judicial proceeding. Any resolution shall be confidential. (b) If the parties cannot agree to mediation, or if mediation does not resolve the dispute, or in any event no longer than 60 days after receipt of written notice referred to above, the parties shall submit the dispute for binding arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator jointly selected, or absent agreement, selected from the panel of Arbitrators provided by the American Arbitration Association (AAA ). If, within 15 days, the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, then AAA shall select one (1) person as arbitrator in accord with AAA rules. The arbitrator shall be an attorney, experienced in commercial law and with the UCC. The arbitrator shall be required to follow the law in making his award, and the award shall be in writing and shall set forth findings of fact and legal conclusions. (c) The arbitration shall occur within 60 days of the selection of the arbitrator, in New York County, New York, unless the parties agree to another location. Discovery and the procedure for the Arbitration shall, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, follow the procedures and policies of AAA governing commercial arbitration, subject however to the following modifications: All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential. None of the parties nor the arbitrator may disclose the existence, content or results of the arbitration without the written consent of all parties. The parties shall attempt to agree on the issues to be arbitrated, or identify the disputed issues in writing no later than 45 days prior to arbitration. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, discovery, if any, shall be limited as follows:

11. Lots will be shipped by Federal Express (street addresses) or by USPSExpress Mail (PO boxes) with a minimum fee of US$50 per shipment. If you wish to have your purchases delivered by another method, you must make your request in writing before the sale. You will need to prepay your invoice in full and guarantee that once the package is accepted by the postal service or other courier that HR Harmer, GPN Inc. is not liable for any loss or damage to the package, and that should any loss or damage take place, HR Harmer, GPN Inc. is not obligated to make refund or restitution.

( a) Requests for no more than 10 clearly identified categories of documents, to be provided to the requesting party within 14 days of written request therefore;

JURISDICTION, VENUE, CHOICE OF LAW:

Each party shall have no longer than eight (8) hours to present its position. The entire hearing before the arbitrator shall not take longer than three (3) consecutive days, unless all parties agree otherwise in writing. (d) The award shall be made in writing no more than 30 days following the end of the proceeding. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and costs in connection with the proceedings and shall share equally the fees and expenses of the arbitrator.

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(a) Dispute resolution shall occur in New York County, New York, USA. The provisions of the Conditions of Sale will be construed and disputes determined by application of New York Law. (b) Notice, Service of Process: Buyers agree to accept all notices and service of process relating to dispute resolution at the address provided by Buyer on any registration forms required to be executed as a condition of bidding in our auction.

(b) Depositions: No more than two (2) per party, provided however, the deposition(s) are to be completed within one (1) day; (c) Compliance with the above shall be enforced by the arbitrator in accord with New York law.

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$5,000 to $10,000. . . . . . . Increase by $500 $10,000 to $25,000. . . . . . Increase by $1,000 $25,000 to $50,000. . . . . . Increase by $2,500 $50,000 to $100,000 . . . . Increase by $5,000 Above $100,000. . . . . . . . Auctioneer’s discretion

A Buyer’s Premium of 18% will be added to the hammer price of each lot.

Bid

H.R. Harmer

Sale 3048 September 30, 2021

H.R. Harmer · Global Philatelic Network · USA 45 Rockefeller Plaza · 630 Fifth Avenue Suite 2607 New York · New York 10111

Sale 3048

www.hrharmer.com · info@hrharmer.com Phone 929.436.2800

The James E. Challenger Collection of United States Postal History

September 30, 2021 New York City