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Lot 100 |
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Canada U.States Postage Paid, red circular Montreal marking, on Montreal, May 27, 1847 folded letter to New York, red ms "10" and "4½" and "pd to N. York Box 160", Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
The Montreal marking was only used in 1847 and represents the fact that the Canadian Post Office had collected postage for the U.S. Post Office and was responsible for remitting same in cash. This was the last of the markings as Deputy General Stayner's order of Nov. 16, 1847 abolished the collection of U.S. postage by Canadian Postmasters.
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Lot 101 |
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U.S. 1847, 5¢ brown orange (1b), large margins to clear at lower right, fine impression, pen canceled, used from Canada on small white envelope to Glastonbury, Ct., red "Montreal L.C. Jan. 17" ca. 1851 postmark at left and matching slanting "Paid" which was subsequently crossed out by at Glastonbury, matching manuscript "due" written above it with a boxed "5" in red struck opposite it, Very Fine usage.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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Lot 102 |
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U.S. 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), vertical pair, large to huge margins except in at bottom, pen canceled, on Apr. 12, 1851 cover from Canada to Boston, red Montreal postmark and neat docketing both at left, pair with pressed-out vertical crease and top stamp with corner crease, Fine usage.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
ONE OF JUST THREE COVERS BEARING ONLY THE 5¢ 1847 ISSUE USED FROM CANADA TO THE U.S. DURING THE BRIEF 86 DAY PERIOD BETWEEN THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW CANADA/U.S. POSTAL TREATY (APRIL 6, 1851) AND THE DEMONETIZATION OF THE 1847 ISSUE (JUNE 30, 1851).
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
There were a total of six recorded 5¢ covers during this time frame- the three with just 5¢ Franklins (as above) and the three mixed frankings with the Canada 3d Beaver.
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Lot 103 |
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U.S. 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), horizontal pair, large margins to slightly in, bright shade & fine impression, tied by single blue pen stroke on 1850 folded letter from Canada to New York, red "Montreal L.C. Jy. 10, 1850" postmark at lower left, matching slanted "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "4½ " at far right; left stamp with vertical file fold, Fine and rare.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate and signed Ashbrook.
Provenance: Stark
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Lot 104 |
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U.S. 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), horizontal pair, full to large margins except slightly in at left, tied by pen cancels on 1850 folded letter to New York City from Montreal, Canada, mostly clear strike of black "Lake Champlain S.B. Jul. 8" c.d.s. and matching "10", both at right. Handed directly to the route agent aboard the steamer, left stamp with pressed-out file fold, Fine and rare usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO 10¢ RATE 1847 COVERS WITH THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN S.B. MARKING.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Craveri.
See lot 109 for the second example of the 10¢ rate paid with a 10¢ 1847.
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Lot 105 |
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U.S. 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), vertical strip of three, large to huge margins including portion of adjoining stamp at upper right, stunning rich color and detailed early impression, on 1848 folded letter from Montreal, Canada, to Burlington, Vt., the strip tied by a red "Montreal/ Paid/ Au 7/ 1848/ Canada" rimless tombstone postmark, the top pair left uncanceled, matching slanted "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "1/6" due, manuscript "Money" at upper left, and additional "1/6" in sender's hand, with contents noting some apprehension about sending $500, though explaining "the express does not go till Friday" Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate 50,000 - 75,000
A UNIQUE USAGE AND UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE GREATEST U.S. 1847 ISSUE COVERS USED FROM CANADA.
Expertization: Signed Ashbrook, 1992 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Rust, Kapiloff, Craveri
At first glance, there appears to be a discrepancy between the postage charged by the U.S. and Canada. The strip of three of the 5¢ represents a triple rate; whereas the 1/6 Canadian (18 pence) would represent a quadruple rate (fee for under 60 miles was 4½ pence)
The quandary can best be resolved by reviewing the Canadian Post Office order of June 5, 1845, in which then deputy Post Master General Stayner published a table of rates (reproduced on opposite page). The table illustrates U.S. rates increasing in ½ ounce increments, while Canada rates (actually British, as Canada was yet under British rule) increase in full ounce increments after the first ounce. Therefore, while a 1½ oz. letter would be charged 15¢ U.S. and a 2 oz. letter would be 20¢ Canada would require 18 pence for either weight. Coincidentally, Stayner illustrates this difference in rates with an example very similar to the one seen on the present cover
As to why the sender used the mails instead of an independent express cover can be found in the contents. Here he stated that the next available express excursion would be Friday, August 7 in 1848 was a Monday.
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Lot 106 |
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U.S. 1847, 10¢ black (2), two singles, each margins to a bit in, pen canceled, left stamp tied by vertical file crease, on May 17, 1851 folded letter from Kingston, Canada to New York, quadruple rate including an additional "1/-" in red manuscript and "Paid" handstamp at center, "Canada" in arc exchange marking above it, Kingston postmark at lower left, Fine and rare usage. Illustrated in Arfken.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
THE ONLY 10¢ 1847 COVER TO OR FROM CANADA UTILIZING BOTH U.S. AND CANADIAN CURRENCY TO PAY THE NEW COMBINED THROUGH-RATE.
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
There are several examples of the 5¢ 1847 being combined with the Canada 3d Beaver stamp to make up the combined rate. This, however, is the only usage of the 10¢ 1847 (albeit the Canadian postage of 1/- was paid with cash) to exhibit the rate being paid in the two currencies.
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Lot 107 |
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U.S. 1847, 10¢ black (2), large margins except top right, tied by red "Montreal L.C. Jy. 26, 1851" postmark on folded letter from Canada to New York City, originally rated "6d" due with circle handstamp which was struck out by target, red "Canada" in arc exchange handstamp, red New York "Paid" struck by 6d handstamp, despite demonetization, this was accepted as fully paid by New York; stamp with file fold and tiny scuff in upper left margin, still Very Fine usage, handsome and very rare.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
A CHOICE AND RARE POST DEMONETIZATION USAGE OF THE 10¢ 1847.
Provenance: Pope
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Lot 108 |
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U.S. 1847, 10¢ black (2), ample to large margins, tied by red "Robbinston Me. Apr. 10" c.d.s. on 1851 folded letter from St. John, New Brunswick to New York City, red St. John N.B. Paid postmark at lower left and a large manuscript "7" pence, indicating it was not, in fact, paid, the stamp left uncanceled but postmarked at the Robbinston exchange office, blue St. Andrews rimless postmark on back, manuscript "pd. SW & Sons" at top from sender S. Wiggins; stamp with pressed-out vertical file crease and tiny tear at top, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
THE ONLY RECORDED USAGE OF THE 10¢ 1847 FROM NEW BRUNSWICK.
The treaty between the U.S. and the provinces did not take effect until July 6, 1851, thus, the 7 pence charge was still applicable.
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Lot 109 |
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U.S. 1847, 10¢ black (2), full to large margins, tied by manuscript "X" on 1850 folded letter from Montreal to New York City, clear strike of "Lake Champlain S.B. 15 Jun." in black with matching "10" and "Paid" handstamp, stamp with small tear at bottom, Very Fine appearance and rare.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO 10¢ 1847 STAMPS ON A LAKE CHAMPLAIN STEAMBOAT COVER, THE OTHER EXAMPLE BEING A BISECT (HENCE A 5¢ RATE) WAS FEATURED IN MATTHEW BENNETT SALE #262, 6/2003. SEE LOT 104 FOR ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN STEAMBOAT CANCEL.
Provenance: Rust
The 10¢ stamp prepaid the U.S. postage. No Canadian fee was charged as the letter was handed directly to the route agent.
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Lot 110 |
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U.S. 1855, 3¢ orange red (11), ample to huge margins including sheet margin with part imprint, touched two places, tied by Canadian target, on 1856 cover from Canada to Detroit and not accepted for part payment of the 10¢ rate, clear "6d" in circle, Mount Brydges U.C. postmark at lower left; cover with small edge tears, Very Fine and rare usage.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
AN EXCITING 3¢ 1851 USAGE.
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
The 3¢ 1851's are far more rare used from Canada than the 5¢ and 10¢ 1847 issue. An imprint single must surely be unique.
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Lot 111 |
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U.S. 1855, 3¢ orange red (11), vertical and horizontal pairs, tied together by clear "London U.C. Oc. 31, 1855" postmarks on cover from Canada to Buffalo, no backstamp but manuscript note indicates this was received Nov. 8th, fully accepted as payment of the combined 10¢ rate with a 2¢ overpayment. Each stamp was creased before use, one stamp severed and put back by the sender - a likely attempt at a bisect that the sender had second thoughts about; cover with some edge wear, Fine and very rare usage. Illustrated in Boggs, page 85.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
To find both halves of the 3¢ stamps, as we do here, is most unusual indeed. In our opinion, the only plausible explanation is that after bisecting the stamp, the sender decided he had better put the entire stamp on the envelope, rather than risk a possible rejection of the entire amount, as part payments were not allowed. The recipient would then have been required to pay the full 10¢ postage as well.
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Lot 112 |
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U.S. 1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), ample to large margins, grid cancel, not tied, on cover from Kentville, Nova Scotia to South Hadley, Mass., originally rated unpaid with large black "10" but this was deleted at the exchange office and red "Paid/ 10/ Cents" handstamp struck, reverse with Kentville, Annapolis and St. John postmarks, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
ONE OF TWO RECORDED USAGES OF THE 10¢ 1851 ISSUE FROM NOVA SCOTIA.
Provenance: Baker, Grunin
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Lot 113 |
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U.S. 1855, 10¢ green, type III (15), large margins to slightly in, tied by Canadian target on embossed lady's envelope fully paid from Canada to East Thetford, Vt., large blue "6" pence and matching "Canada" in arc, bold "Barnston C.E. Mr. 31 1856" postmark, Stanstead L.C. backstamp, manuscript "Via Derby Line" at upper left, Fine usage.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Expertization: 1976 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 114 |
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U.S. 1859, 10¢ green, type V (35), single tied by large "Paid" in grid, on cover St. John's, Newfoundland to Hallowell, Me. via Boston, red St. John's and Boston postmarks, red crayon "4"; stamp lifted and put back, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED USAGE OF A U.S. 10¢ 1851-61 STAMP ON A COVER ORIGINATING IN NEWFOUNDLAND.
Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 115 |
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U.S. 1859, 10¢ green, type V (35), single tied by indistinct Montreal postmark, clear Dec. 11, 1860 strike repeated at lower left, on blue envelope from Canada to Walpole, N.H., large manuscript "10" deleted in pen, Fine and rare, especially with the perforated issue.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: 1974 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 116 |
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U.S. 1859, 10¢ green, type V (35), single with unusually sharp impression and bright color, tied by blue "Burlington Vt. Mar. 16, 1861" cds on white envelope postmarked "Montreal, L.C. MR 13, 1861" and large manuscript "10", indicating this was treated by Canadian authorities as unpaid, but stamp canceled at Burlington and 10 deleted, cover expertly repaired, Very Fine appearing usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 117 |
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U.S. 1861, 10¢ yellow green (68), well centered, rich color form a early printing, tied by bright red "Paid New York Jun 21" c.d.s. on 1862 folded letter from Halifax to Cuba, black "NA1" in oval on face, reverse with blue "Forwarded by/ J. Leaycraft/ New-York." boldly struck; vertical file fold with some toning, Very Fine usage.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 118 |
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U.S. 1867, 2¢ black, E. grill (87), tied by cork type in red and additionally by "New York City/DE 21" c.d.s. in red, on 1868 envelope to New York, showing "Point Albino C.W./DE 14 1868" double arc origin d.s. in red, stamp lifted and replaced, part of cover restored at top with the flap which is consequently missing.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
A REMARKABLE, IF NOT UNIQUE, USAGE OF THE BLACK JACK FROM CANADA PAYING THE CIRCULAR RATE.
Expertization: 1990 PSE Certificate.
Provenance: Atherton
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Lot 119 |
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U.S. 1869, 10¢ yellow (116), tied by bold New York rosette, bold red "New York Paid ALL DIRECT" on folded letter to Germany, orange-red "Meyr & Wulff" merchants handstamp, Feb 1870 docketing, "Nürnberg Bahnh" backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
SCARCE USE OF 10¢ 1869 ISSUE ON COVER ORIGINATING IN CANADA PAYING THE 10¢ RATE TO GERMANY.
Provenance: Wunsch
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Lot 120 |
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U.S. 1873, 3¢ green (158), pen canceled and tied by target on cover from Canada to Fulton, N.Y., red "Farrako Point Ont. Mr. 9 `75" postmark at lower left, Prescott Ont. transit on reverse along with pencil note, "Used out of Canada and they got away with it"large embossed "A" corner card, Very Fine usage used shortly after the new treaty rate of 3¢ in Feb. 1875.
Estimate 400 - 500
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