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3¢ Ultramarine (114), tied to cover by "Walla Walla W.T.Y. Jan 17" Washington Territory postmark, forwarded from Palymra, New York to New York City, cover corner wear. Fine usage.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1141 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), vertical pair tied to cover by "Olympia W.T. Jan 27" Washington Territory postmark duplexed with numeral 10 in circle killer, 1870 docket at left, one stamp with minor crease. Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1142 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), vertical pair tied to cover by waffle grid cancels (Rohloff H-25 variety), matching "Waterbury Ct Jun 15" postmark. Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1143 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), tied to Chase correspondence cover by holly sprig fancy cancel (Rohloff L-4) duplexed with "Waterbury Ct Mar 28" datestamp. Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1144 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), tied to small cover by mortar and pestle fancy cancel (Rohloff T-2) duplexed with "Waterbury Ct Mar 23" datestamp, 1869 docket on reverse, small cover corner stain. Very Fine strike.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Expertization: clear 1996 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1145 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), tied to cover by perfect strike of old woman in bonnet fancy cancel (Rohloff E-11), matching "Waterbury Ct Mar 7" datestamp. Extremely Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Provenance: Jackson
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Lot 1146 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), straight edge at left, tied to Chase correspondence cover by bold strike of pumpkin fancy cancel (Rohloff G-2), matching "Waterbury Ct Mar 7" datestamp. Extremely Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 1147 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), tied to Chase correspondence cover by complete strike of skull and cross bones fancy cancel (Rohloff R-3), matching "Waterbury Ct Jan 23" datestamp, 1870 docket, trivial perf tip toning. Extremely Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Expertization: clear 1986 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1148 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), tied to cover by sans serif initial W fancy cancel (Rohloff K-13), matching "Waterbury Ct Dec 31" datestamp, cover reduced irregularly at right. Fine strike.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1149 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), tied to cover by shoo fly fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno #PA-Is 3) of Evansville, Indiana with matching postmark, an unusually clear strike of this fancy cancel. Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Eno
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Lot 1150 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), straight edge at left, tied to cover by bee fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno #PA-I37) of Adrian, Michigan, matching "May 19" postmark. Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1151 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), tied to orange cover by blue insect fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno #PA-I 12) of Mount Vernon, Ohio, matching "Jun 9" postmark. Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1152 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), straight edge at left, tied to cover by blue shield in circle fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno #PS-FC 44) of Watkins, New York, matching "Sep 13" postmark, cover edges slightly aged. Very Fine strike.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1153 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), straight edge at right, on cover with clear strike of blue beer mug fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno #PO-Bm1, attributed in error to Galva, Illinois based on this cover), matching "Galena Ill" partially clear postmark, cover small edge tear at left. Very Fine strike of cancel.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: clear 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1154 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), horizontal pair, straight edge at left, tied to July 3, 1870 folded letter of Pignatel & Company, from Nagasaki, Japan to Shanghai, China by fancy petal cancels, endorsed per Golden Age, a steamer of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company assigned to branch line service between China and Japan, correct interconsulate 6¢ rate. Extremely Fine.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
THIS COVER REPRESENTS A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1869 ISSUE USED FROM ONE POINT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES TO A DESTINATION ALSO OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. IN THIS CASE FROM ONE POSTAL AGENCY TO ANOTHER. ONE OF THE PREMIER COVERS OF THE ISSUE.
Expertization: Illustrated in color in The 1869 Issue on Cover by Rose and Searing.
Provenance: Knapp, Juhring and Carnahan
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Lot 1155 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), horizontal pair tied to cover from Honolulu, Hawaii to Kentville, Nova Scotia (Canada), by cork cancels, used in combination with Hawaii 2¢ vermilion diagonal bisect (#31) and 5¢ blue (#32) each tied by negative "HI" cancel, red "G.P.O. Honolulu Paid All Feb 1" transit backstamp and "Kentville MR 671" arrival backstamp, the rate combination on this cover is 6¢ Hawaiian postage to the United States plus 6¢ United States postage to Canada, the Hawaiian bisect of the 2¢ vermilion is only Hawaiian stamp where a bisected use is bona fide, cover edge restored at top. An Extremely Fine usage.
Estimate 30,000 - 40,000
THIS COVER IS ENDORSED BY J.H. WODEHOUSE AT LOWER LEFT. AT THE TIME OF MAILING IN 1871 WODEHOUSE WAS THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO HAWAII.
Provenance: Knapp, Foote and Ishikawa
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Lot 1156 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), horizontal pair tied to cover from San Domingo to New York, blue ship illustrated, Naval handstamp of U.S. Ship Swatara at left with manuscript sailor's endorsement of "San Domingo, J.B.J., Ensign" as origin point, entered the mails as short paid 10¢ steamship rate and tied by "N. York Steamship May 27" datestamp, pencil "Due 4" at left, sticker on reverse indicating May 15, 1870 origin date, stamps minor creases, cover minor edge faults, an exceptional usage of 3¢ stamps from the Caribbean as most usages bear 10¢ stamps.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 1157 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), two copies (one with couple perfs clipped, pre-usage) tied in combination with 10¢ green "F" grill (#96) to corner card cover to Denmark by bold strikes of fancy bee cancel, matching "Hartford Ct Apr 15" postmark, the rate via North German Union to Denmark was 13¢ prepaid and 16¢ if unpaid, red "New York Paid All Direct Apr 16" exchange backstamp, red "Bremen Franco" boxed 1870 datestamp, red "2½" handstamp and "Weiterfr. 1 Sgr" (paid beyond) handstamp, Copenhagen arrival backstamp. Extremely Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 1158 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), two horizontal strips of three, right strip with marginal arrow at right, tied to by bluish "Cincinnati O Apr 28" postmarks to cover to Denmark, prepaid so that it could go at either 18¢ or 13¢ rates in effect in 1870, sent via North German Union mails with red "New York Paid All Direct Apr 30"exchange backstamp, red "Bremen Franco" boxed 1870 datestamp, red "2½" handstamp over red "4" handstamp and "Weiterfr. 1 Sgr" (paid beyond) handstamp, Copenhagen arrival backstamp, minor stamp and cover edge faults. A Very Fine usage.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 1159 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), four copies tied to Collins correspondence cover to Hong Kong, China by target cancels, matching "Collington MD Jul 29" origin postmark, magenta "San Fransicso Paid All Aug 4" transit, "Hong Kong AP 3 69" arrival backstamp, an overpayment of the 10¢ trans-Pacific rate by American packet (Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company) top stamps slight faults from edge placement, cover tear at left. Very Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 1160 |
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3¢ Ultramarine (114), three copies tied in combination with 2¢ brown (#113) to 3¢ pink entire (#U59) used to Rome, Italy by red grid cancels applied by Baltimore office handling foreign mails, matching "Baltimore MD Oct 19" postmark, red "New York Paid All Direct Oct 21" exchange office backstamp, boxed Bremen Franco 1869 datestamp and "Weiterfr 1½ Sgr" (paid beyond) handstamp, arrival backstamp, cover restored top edge, attractive.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 1161 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), beautifully centered, strong color and impression on bright paper. O.g. Extremely Fine, a rare gem mint example of the 6¢ 1869.
Scott $3,000
THE 6¢ IS WIDELY CONSIDERED TO BE THE MOST DIFFICULT VALUE OF THE SET TO LOCATE WELL CENTERED. WELL CENTERED MINT SINGLES SUCH AS THIS ARE TRUE CONDITION RARETIES.
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1162 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), vertical pair with plate "No.14". Bright and fresh. O.g., lightly hinged. Perfs just touch at right.
Scott $6,250 as plain pair
Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1163 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), block of twelve (4 x 3). Bright color and full o.g. (couple h.r.s, two stamps never hinged), slight reinforced separation, vertical crease through third vertical row, three other stamps with small faults. Centered lower and to the left. About Fine, a rare large multiple.
Scott $42,500 as 2 blocks and 2 pairs
23k.
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Lot 1164 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), fresh and vibrant color, well centered with an exceptionally well struck "Hiogo Japan" double circle cancel. Trifling faint crease. Choice Very Fine strike.
Scott $1,710
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Lot 1165 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), neatly struck Skull and Crossbones fancy cancel of Waterbury, Ct. (Skinner-Eno #PH-S 12). Repaired. Fine appearing with a Choice Very Fine strike of this rare and popular cancel.
Estimate 500 - 600
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Lot 1166 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), centered at left, cancelled by a bold full strike of Shoo Fly fancy cancel of Toledo, Ohio (Skinner-Eno PA-Is 6). Minor corner crease. Choice Very Fine strike.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1167 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), deep color, cancelled by Jack-O-Lantern fancy cancel of Ludlow, VT. (Skinner-Eno #PH-P1). Stamp repaired. Fine strike.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1168 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), choice centering within incredibly large margins, fresh brilliant color, bright red segmented cork cancel. Minor light crease. Still a phenomenal Extremely Fine appearing stamp.
Scott $260
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Lot 1169 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), used block of 4. Lightly cancelled, sealed tear affecting top stamps with a small piece of upper left stamp rejoined. Fine appearance.
Scott $9,000
Expertization: Illustrated in Rose.
Provenance: 10K Behr '96, Hanschen
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Lot 1170 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), horizontal pair tied to long court house cover by negative numeral "70" year date fancy cancels (Skinner-Eno #ND-Y 23) duplexed with "Rochester Minnesota" datestamps, cover reduced slightly at right and folded at left, minor edge tear. Very Fine strike.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1171 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), tied to cover with printed Navy address to U.S.S. Plymouth, care of B.F. Stevens in London by "Cedar Falls NH Feb 27" postmark, red New York exchange and London Paid arrival, red double oval United States Despatch Agent, B.F. Stevens Mar 15 1871 London forwarding datestamp, manuscript receiving docket "Bordeaux March 16th Home" on reverse,Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1172 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), two copies tied to double weight cover to England by wedges cancels, red Boston exchange datestamp, carried by Guion Line Steamer Nevada, red "London Paid 7 FE 70" arrival, addressed care of Baring Brothers and forwarded by them to Switzerland with Lombard Street Paid postmark and manuscript "6" (pence) rate, Montreux, Switzerland transit backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
Expertization: Signed Ashbrook.
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Lot 1173 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), tied in combination with 2¢ brown (#113) to May 4, 1869 printed circular from New York City to Palermo, Italy by wedges cancel, black "Paid All" handstamp, Milano transit and Palermo arrival backstamps, Very Fine 8¢ circular rate usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
Provenance: Juhring
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Lot 1174 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), tied in combination with 2¢ brown (#113) plus strip of three and single of 1865 15c black Lincoln "F" grill (#98) to Davis correspondence cover to Lima, Peru, double 34¢ rate correctly prepaid, "Portchester NY Oct 15" origin postmark, Lima 1869 arrival backstamp, couple trivial creases or perf tip toned specks, a handsome three color franking from this famous find. Very Fine.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
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Lot 1175 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), horizontal pair tied in combination with 10¢ brown 1870 issue (#150) to Davis correspondence cover to Lima, Peru, "Portchester NY Aug 19" origin postmark, red "New York 12 Aug 20" exchange datestamp, correct prepayment of 22¢ rate which went into effect in March, 1870, Lima 1870 arrival backstamp. Extremely Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 1176 |
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6¢ Ultramarine (115), used in combination with 30¢ orange 1861 issue (#71) on cover to Bombay, India, target cancels and matching "Plymouth Mass Jan 7" origin postmark, red Boston Paid exchange, London Paid 1870 transit, oval "Post Office 6-2-70" arrival backstamp, correct prepayment of 36¢ rate for British Mails via Marseilles which had just been lowered to 30¢ on January 1, 1870, cover small repaired edge tear and corner stain. A Very Fine usage.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Provenance: Gibson
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Lot 1177 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), perfectly centered within very wide and beautifully balanced margins, radiant rich color. O.g. Barely noticeable faint crease. Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $2,250
Expertization: clear 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1178 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), unused, vivid glowing color. Miniscule thin speck. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $1,050
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Lot 1179 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), right margin block of 4. Radiant prooflike color on the whitest of paper, virtually perfectly centered. O.g. Extremely Fine.
Scott $12,000
A SIMPLY STUNNING BLOCK IN THE HIGHEST QUALITY IMAGINABLE, NOT ONLY FOR THIS ISSUE BUT FOR ANY 19TH CENTURY MINT MULTIPLE.
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
From our review of all blocks certified by the Philatelic Foundation plus those in all of the major collections, we believe this block to be by far, the finest 10¢ block extant.
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Lot 1180 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), choice margins and centering, deep vivid color, blue target cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $175
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1181 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), outstanding margins and centering rich unoxidized color, Morris and Essex railroad cancel. Extremely Fine.
Scott $185
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Moody
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Lot 1182 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), centered to top, deep intense color, neatly struck Hiogo Japan double circle cancel. Excellent Very Fine strike.
Scott $265
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Lot 1183 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), deep rich color, cancelled by a "Paid in Shield" fancy cancel. Slight crease. Fine strike.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1184 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), used block of 4. Well centered. With well struck New York foreign mail duplex cancels. Pressed vertical crease left stamps and few blunted perforations at right. Very Fine.
Scott $8,000
ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED USED BLOCKS.
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Lot 1185 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), used on cover from Yedo (Yokohama), Japan to Pennsylvania, "United States Consulate at" imprint cover with manuscript "Yedo, Japan" below, carried by Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company steamer Great Republic which left Yokohama on May 24, 1870 to San Francisco, magenta China & Japan Steam Service ornamented oval handstamp applied there, two strikes "San Francisco Cal Jun 15" duplex postmark one used to cancel the stamp and one struck with killer off cover to right, this usage before the Unites States Post Office in Yokohama received their postmarking device. An Extremely Fine usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Expertization: 1997 P. F. Certificate.
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Lot 1186 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), tied to cover from Shanghai, China to Iowa by neat wedges cancel, matching "P.O.D. U. S. Con Genl. Shanghai Mar 13" postal agency postmark, carried by Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company steamer America which left Yokohama on March 24, 1871 to San Francisco, "San Francisco Cal Apr 16" duplex postmark transit, stamp slight crease, cover reduced slightly at right. A Very Fine usage.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 1187 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), tied to 1870 folded letter from New York City to Cardenas, Cuba by "N. York Steamship Feb 17" postmark, this postmark is not normally found on outbound mails, cover endorsed per "Mono Castle" at top, oval "NA1" arrival due handstamp, Fine usage.
Estimate 400 - 500
Provenance: Mason
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Lot 1188 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), tied to folded entire from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to Philadelphia by "N. York Steamship Jun 20" postmark, blue "Latimer & Co. Mayaguez P.R." oval senders datestamp on front, St. Thomas Forwarders cachet of George A. Philips & Co. on reverse, boxed carrier delivery datestamp of Philadelphia on reverse, extremely fine usage of stamp from outside of the United States.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Provenance: Knapp
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Lot 1189 |
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10¢ Yellow (116), two copies tied to 1869 Pierce correspondence folded letter to Manila, Philippines by "Boston Mass Oct 23" duplex postmarks, endorsed "Via California" and rated as double 10¢ direct rate from San Francisco to Hong Kong, addressed additionally to the care of Thomas Hunt, Hong Kong, "Hong Kong C DE 9 69" backstamp, an exceptional usage.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
The only example from the "Manila Find" to bear only the 1869 issue and one of two routed through San Francisco.
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