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Lot 1751 |
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American Letter Mail Co., 5¢ black (5L1), four margins, cancelled by two manuscript marks on folded cover addressed to John Tucker in Philadelphia, President of the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Co., Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1752 |
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American Letter Mail Co., 5¢ black (5L1), four margins, tied by manuscript brush stroke at left and bleed through on folded cover to Philadelphia, Pa., red "Forwarded by American Mail Co. from No. 109 Chestnut Street Philadelphia." circular handstamp, Very Fine, a scarce handstamp marking.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Golden
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Lot 1753 |
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American Letter Mail Co., 5¢ black (5L1), vertical pair, cancelled by red brush stroke on folded cover to Philadelphia, Pa., docketed from New York, N.Y. March 9, 1844 and received on March 11; pair faulty, tiny edge faults, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
Expertization: 1990 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1754 |
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American Letter Mail Co., black on gray (5L2), four large margins, cancelled by manuscript "X" on folded letter to New York, N.Y. with light strike of red "Forwarded by American Mail Co. from No. 109 Chestnut St. Philadelphia." circular handstamp, letter datelined "Phil. March 29th 1845"; file folds, Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1755 |
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Forwarded by American Mail Co. / New York, red three-line handstamp with matching "Collect 6¼ cts. New York Office" box panel handstamp on July 11, 1844 letter from New York, N.Y. to Boston, Mass., red "Forwarded by American Mail Company / …Boston" three-line handstamp struck as receiver, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1756 |
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American Letter Mail Co., five covers, comprising 5¢ black (5L1) "tied" by heavy manuscript cancel which goes through the paper on undated folded letter to Philadelphia; 5¢ black (5L1) on folded cover to Boston with red Boston Company handstamp, faults; Feb. 1845 stampless Boston company oval in red with matching serrated "Collect 6 ½ cts", Apr. 1845 stampless Boston company oval in red with matching "Paid" handstamp; and stampless bearing red serrated "Collect 6 ½ cts New York Office" handstamp to Hartford Ct.; Fine to Very Fine lot.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1757 |
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Carter's Despatch, 2¢ black (36L1), large to cut margins, tied on cover by manuscript "X" cancellation on buff cover to Morristown, Pa., blue "Philada. Pa. '5' Jul 12" c.d.s., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate 200 - 300
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1758 |
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City Despatch, Philadelphia, Pa., red handstamp with two bars across circle, "PM" within bars, boldly struck on a folded cover addressed locally in Philadelphia; staining, Fine, an exceedingly rare usage with no more than a handful recorded examples.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1759 |
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City Dispatch, Philadelphia, Pa., 1¢ black (41L1), four margins, tied by circular grid cancellation on a buff cover to Bristol, Pa., entered U.S. mails with 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Apr 30, 1860" c.d.s, docketed "rec'd May 1/60", Very Fine and rare.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1760 |
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Philadelphia Despatch Post, red "Phila. Despatch Post 10 A.M." circular timestamp with matching outline "3" handstamp on folded cover locally addressed, June 28, 1844 docketing on flap, Very Fine, a very scarce example of the Philadelphia Despatch Post handstamped marking.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Meyersburg
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Lot 1761 |
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Blood & Co., 1843 (3¢) black on grayish (15L3), three large margins, slightly in at left, cancelled by red outline "3" handstamp on January 9, 1844 folded letter to New York, N.Y., manuscript "12½" rating probably applied in Philadelphia, endorsed "single mail", Very Fine.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
AN EXTREMELY RARE TO-THE-MAILS USE OF THE PHILADELPHIA DESPATCH STAMP.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Ferrary, Hall
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Lot 1762 |
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Blood & Co. (2¢) black (15L7), square margins touching to in, cancelled by manuscript "X" on blue December 7, 1847 folded letter to Burlington, N.J., blue "Philada. Pa. 5cts Dec 7" c.d.s.; light aging, Very Fine appearing.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1763 |
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U.S. 1847, 5¢ dark brown (1a), two singles, right stamp dot in "S" variety, ample margins except right stamp just clear to touched on two sides, tied together by two of three strikes blue "Philada. Pa. 10cts. Mar. 30" c.d.s., on 1848 cover to Montreal, Canada with D.O. Blood & Co. (1¢) black (15L9) on flap, margins to cut in at bottom., uncancelled, as usual, by Bloods office Montreal receiving c.d.s. struck on flap, manuscript "4 ½" written boldly on face, flap lifted to show stamp and postmark; right 5¢ with small scissor cut in top left margin, local with small thin from flap opening, still a Very Fine and rare usage.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1764 |
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Blood & Co. (2¢) black (15L9), three large margins, just into outer frameline at right, tied by red crayon rating on 1847 folded letter to Reading, Pa., blue "Philada. Pa. 5cts Dec 7" with matching blue "Paid" in frame, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1765 |
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Blood & Co. (2¢) black & blue (15L10), margins to just touching, uncancelled, used on September 1, 1848 folded letter to New York, N.Y., red "5" in circle handstamp applied in New York City upon arrival; sealed tear at top, some splits and wear along folds, Fine appearance, a very rare usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Schwartz
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Lot 1766 |
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Blood & Co. (2¢) gold on black (15L12), four margins, tied on cover by small four-bar grid and pencil cancellations on folded cover addressed locally, undated; no side panels, a Very Fine and choice usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Golden
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Lot 1767 |
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Blood & Co. (1¢) bronze on black (15L13), four margins, acid tied on a buff cover to New Haven, Ct., "Blood's Despatch Jun 9" c.d.s., entered U.S. mails with 3¢ brownish carmine (11 var.), four even margins, rich color, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 9" c.d.s.; light edge wear, Very Fine and choice usage.
Estimate 200 - 300
Expertization: 2003 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1768 |
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Blood & Co., 1850 (1¢) bronze on black (15L13), Extremely Fine with ample to huge margins showing parts of four adjoining stamps, acid cancelled and tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Dec. 23" c.d.s. on cover to Pottsville with additional, but different Philadelphia postmark (with integral "5 cts" but same date), and Blood's postmark; cover with a few minor toned spots and wax seal removed from back, still Very Fine, an unusual usage. 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1769 |
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Blood & Co., 1850 (1¢) bronze on black (15L13), margins to touched, tied by blue "Philada. 5 Feb. 7" c.d.s. on buff envelope to Pikesville, Md., embossed seal of Rough & Ready Despatch on flap, Very Fine. Ex-Gibson.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1770 |
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Blood & Co., 1850 (1¢) bronze on black (15L13), top margin single, slightly in other sides to large at right, acid cancelled and tied by Blood's c.d.s. on buff envelope, delivered locally, Very Fine usage.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1771 |
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Blood & Co. (1¢) bronze on lilac (15L14), four margins, tied by "Blood's Penny Post Apl. 26, 1858, 4½ P.M., Philada." c.d.s. on buff cover to Kennett Square, Pa., entered U.S. mails with 3¢ dull red (26) tied by grid duplexed with "Philadelphia Pa. Apr 26" c.d.s., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate 400 - 500
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Golden
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Lot 1772 |
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Blood & Co. (1¢) bronze on lilac (15L14), four margins to touching, acid tied on "Memorial to Col. Ellsworth" Magee designed patriotic envelope to Clarence Centre, N.Y., indistinct Blood's Despatch c.d.s., entered U.S. mails with 3¢ dull red (26) tied by grid with matching "Philadelphia Pa Jun. 10, 1861" c.d.s.; opened at right, slightly soiled, Fine and rare Blood's patriotic usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 1982 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1773 |
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Blood & Co. (1¢) bronze on lilac (15L14), margins to cutting, acid tied on cover to Providence, R.I. with "Blood's Desptach Dec. 26, 1854" c.d.s., entered U.S. mails with 3¢ dull red (11) tied by Philadelphia c.d.s., bold corner card of Phila. Wilm. & Balt. R.R. Co. bearing a steam locomotive, 3¢ with scissor cuts into design, Very Fine and attractive usage.
Estimate 300 - 400
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Gibson, Golden
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Lot 1774 |
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Blood & Co., 1854 (1¢) bronze on lilac (15L14), two margins to cutting frame at left, acid tied and tied by "Philadelphia Pa Jun 27" c.d.s. with 3¢ dull red (11) on 3¢ red (U10) entire, "Blood's Despatch Jun 27 1856" handstamp; sealed tear slightly affects indicia, Fine, a rare usage with 3¢ 1851 issue and 3¢ Nesbitt entire.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1775 |
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Blood & Co. (1¢) bronze on lilac, comma after "Blood's" (15L14 var.), large margins to cut-in, tied by "Blood's Despatch Dec. 18, 1855" c.d.s. on a small cover locally addressed, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1776 |
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Blood & Co. (1¢) blue & pink on bluish (15L15), margins to touching at top, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 4" c.d.s. with 3¢ dull red (11) on cover to Quakertown, N.J., both stamps also tied by acid, "Blood's Despatch Jun. 4" c.d.s., blue lumber merchant corner card; Very Fine, an attractive usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1777 |
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Blood & Co. (1¢) blue & pink on bluish (15L15), margins to touching, acid tied on cover to Washington, D.C., "Blood's Despatch Dec. 3" c.d.s., entered U.S. mails with 3¢ Dull Red (11), four margins cancelled by manuscript "Way", Very Fine, a scarce use of the Blood's local on a way cover.
Estimate 400 - 500
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1778 |
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Blood & Co. (1¢) blue & pink on bluish (15L15), margins to slightly touching, sheet margin at right, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. 5 cts. Jun 30" c.d.s. on buff cover to Pottsville, Pa., "Blood's Despatch Jun 30" c.d.s., Extremely Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1779 |
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Blood & Co. (1¢) bronze on black (15L17), four margins, acid tied on an 1849 cover to U.S. Navy surgeon at Willard's Hotel in Washington D.C., blue "Philada. Pa. 5 cts Oct 10" c.d.s., redirected back to Philadelphia with red "Washington D.C. 5 cts. Oct 24" c.d.s., with original enclosure, Extremely Fine, an unusual usage.
Estimate 300 - 400
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Schwartz
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Lot 1780 |
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Blood & Co., 1848 (1¢) bronze on black (15L17), clear to slightly in, acid cancelled and tied by blue "Philada Pa. 5 Mar. 6" c.d.s. on 1849 folded cover to Harrisburg, fresh and Fine. 1998 P.F. Certificate.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1781 |
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Blood's Penny Post (1¢) black (15L18), three margins, in at left, tied by "Blood's Penny Post May 12" c.d.s. with second strike below on a small cover to College of St. James in Maryland, entered U.S. mails with 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid cancellation, matching "Philadelphia, Pa. May 13" c.d.s., Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1782 |
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Blood's Penny Post (1¢) black (15L18), margins, tied by "Blood's Penny Post Aug. 22 Philada." double-circle datestamp on yellow cover addressed locally, blue corner card advertisement for Fitzgerald's journal; ink soiling, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1783 |
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Blood & Co., four covers, comprising 1¢ bronze (15L13) acid tied on cover to Garland's, Va. with blue "Philadelphia Pa. May 16 5 cts" c.d.s. and "Blood's Despatch" double-circle, toning (1¢) bronze (15L14) acid tied on buff envelope with blue M'Gowan's Stove Mfg. cameo corner card, faults; 1852 stampless letter bearing very fine strike of "Blood's Despatch Feb 23" double-circle handstamp; and 1848 stampless circular bearing "Blood's Despatch Paid" double-circle handstamp; Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1784 |
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Bloods Locals on cover, five covers, mostly 15L14, including single tied by Bloods c.d.s. on cover with #11, another tied Phila. postmark on cover with #26 tied by grid, two separate covers acid tied, also 15L13 acid tied on cover with #10, few small faults, Fine lot.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1785 |
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Teese & Co. Penny Post (1¢) blue on bluish (137L1), four margins, acid tied on cover to Burlington, N.J., entered U.S. mails with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Jul 10" c.d.s. and "5" in ringed circle handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
A RARE USE OF THE TEESE & CO. LOCAL STAMP.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Hyzen
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