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Lot 1684

Carrier, 1851, 1¢ Eagle (LO2), large margins showing framelines all around, tied by red cancel on white envelope to 152 Walnut St.; cover with light diagonal crease at bottom left, otherwise very fresh, stamp Extremely Fine.
Scott $500
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Lot 1685

Carrier, 1851, 1¢ Eagle (LO2), margins all around, cancelled by Philadelphia red star on cover bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jan 29" c.d.s., addressed to New York N.Y., black "5 Cts. Due" handstamp, 3¢ with small faults, Fine and rare.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1686

Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1849-50, 1¢ black on rose, "LP" (7LB1), large margins to just in, uncancelled on folded letter bearing blue "Philada Pa. '5 cts' Aug 20" c.d.s., addressed to Minersville Pa., some staining and toning, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1687

Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1849-50, 1¢ black on rose, "H" (7LB3), large margin to just in, uncancelled on 1849 folded letter bearing blue "Philadelphia Pa. '5' Aug 21" integral rate c.d.s., "5" crossed out in manuscript and "III" added above, Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750

Expertization: signed "Geo. B. Sloane".
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Lot 1688

Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.P.O. Despatch, 1850-52, 1¢ gold on black (7LB11), four margins, close at top right, uncancelled on folded cover bearing 1847 5¢ red brown (1) tied by blue "Philada Pa '5cts' Apr 22" integral rate c.d.s., addressed to Charlesstown Va., Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate, declines opinion as to whether the carrier stamp originated.
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Lot 1689

U.S. P.O. Despatch Phila. Jan. 15, 8 AM octagon datestamp on yellow cover to a local street address bearing 1¢ blue, type V (24) tied by grid cancellation, Very Fine and clean, 1998 P.F. Certificate.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1690

U.S. Penny Mail Phila. Pa. Apr. 29, 8½ AM octagon datestamp on yellow "U.S. Army Hospital, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia" imprint cover to a local street address bearing 1¢ blue (63), tied by second strike of datestamp; horizontal cover fold at bottom, Fine to Very Fine, 1999 P.F. Certificate.
Estimate 200 - 300

Provenance: James Lee
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Lot 1691

U.S. PENNY MAIL, Phila. Pa, Oct 9, two strikes of Philadelphia Carrier octagon, one tying 1¢ blue (63), very fine, on 1862 folded fire insurance expiration notice, red Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co. corner card, fresh and extremely fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1692

U.S. Penny Mail Phila. Pa. Apr. 5, 8½ AM octagon datestamp on orange cover to a local street address bearing 1¢ dark blue (63b), attractive shade, tied by second strike of datestamp, Very Fine and clean, 1998 P.F. Certificate.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1693

Philadelphia Pa. Mar. 11, c.d.s. ties 1¢ blue (63) on "G. M. Dallas" free frank cover to Cleveland Ohio, framed "Free" handstamp; opened on three sides and back reduced, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750

Provenance: James Lee

George M. Dallas was the vice-president under James Polk and was entitled to life-time franking priviledges. The 1¢ stamp paid the carrier service fee, which was not covered by the franking priviledge.

Illustrated in Don Evans, 'The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-1867', p. 124, fig. 7-41.

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Lot 1694

Philadelphia Pa. Sep. 24, c.d.s. ties 1¢ blue, 3¢ rose (63, 65) on attractive multicolor patriotic cover to Harrisburg Pa., design with "Henry Simons, U.S. National Wagon Works" Philadelpia return address; 3¢ with couple trivial stamp faults, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate 400 - 500

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.

Illustrated in Don Evans, 'The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-1867', p. 183, fig. 10-32.

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Lot 1695

Philadelphia Pa. Dec. 22, c.d.s. duplex ties 1¢ blue, 3¢ rose (63, 65) on attractive Magee Pennsylvania seal patriotic cover to Boston Ma.; reduced slightly at right just barely affecting a few perfs, still Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.

Illustrated in Don Evans, 'The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-1867', p. 303, fig. 15-17.

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Lot 1696

Philadelphia Pa. Jun. 19, 1862, c.d.s. ties 1¢ blue, 3¢ rose (63, 65) on "Forever." shield patriotic design cover to Manayunk Post Office in Philadelphia Pa.; additional "U.S. Penny Mail Phila. Pa. E Jun 19 5½PM" octagon datestamp; 3¢ faulty, small edge faults, Fine and interesting local usage.
Estimate 200 - 300

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Bischel
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Lot 1697

Philadelphia red carrier star, two covers, first bearing blue "Philadelphia Pa. '5cts' Feb 1" integral rate datestamp with bold strike of red star on stampless cover to Washington D.C., refolded slightly at top; second bearing 3¢ dull red (11) margins to cutting, tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 21" c.d.s. with red star on cover to Long Island N.Y., Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1698

Philadelphia Carrier Service, 1860-1870, group of five locally addressed covers, comprising 24 pair on 1860 cover (with 2000 P.F.C.), 73 tied by partial "Philada Pa. Post Office" double-circle datestamp on blue coal merchant blue cameo envelope, 73 tied by different "Philada Pa. Post Office Sep 1, 1868 9½ P.M." c.d.s., 73 tied by "Station A Philada May 31 '65 4th" c.d.s. to local street address (with 2001 P.F.C.), and 113 tied by "Carrier" duplex to street address, Fine to Very Fine, an interesting group showing a range of postmarks used to cancel carrier mail.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1699

Philadelphia Carrier Service, group of three items, first is reduced cover front bearing 1851, 1¢ Eagle carrier (LO2) cancelled by red Philadelphia star, "Chestnut Hill Pa. Nov 28" c.d.s., second is local circular with "Philadelphia Pa Sep 5" c.d.s. and "1" octagon rate handstamp to U.S. Mint on Chestnut St., and third is cover bearing 1861 1¢ blue, 3¢ rose (63, 65) tied by "Philadelphia Jun 27 1862" c.d.s. to West Town Pa., reverse with "U.S. Penny Mail" datestamp; some toning, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1700

The American Letter Mail Co., Philadelphia, three folded letters, first bearing 5L2 cancelled by manuscript and bearing red New York and Philadelphia forwarded handstamps, second is 1845 use bearing red New York and Philadelphia forwarded handstamps, and third is 1845 bearing fancy "Collect 6¼ cts New York Office" and Philadelphia forwarded handstamps, staining, Fine group.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1701

Blood & Co., 1843 (3¢) black on grayish (15L3), tied by manuscript "X" cancellation on 1844 folded letter to Natchez Miss. endorsed "Via New Orleans", blue "Philadelphia Pa. Dec 7" c.d.s. and blue "25" rating; stamp and cover faults, Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate, signed by R.C. Frajola.
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Lot 1702

Blood & Co., 1845 (2¢) black (15L5), four margins, cancelled by dot pattern on folded June 8, 1847 printed circular from the Pennsylvania Railroad calling for a meeting of the board of directors, addressed simply to Geo. W. Carpenter, Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1703

Blood & Co., 1846-47 (2¢) black (15L8), cut to shape, tied by blue "Philada. Pa. May 24 10cts" integral rate c.d.s. on cover to Erie Pa., some toning, Fine and rare.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1704

Blood & Co., 1846-47 (2¢) black (15L8), cut to shape, uncancelled on 1847 folded letter bearing blue "Philada Pa. 5 cts Nov 1" c.d.s., addressed to Doylestown Pa., Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1705

Blood & Co., 1846-47 (2¢) black (15L9), four margins, just tied by manuscript docketing on 1847 folded letter to Sommerville N.J. bearing blue "Philada Pa 5cts Apr 16" c.d.s., Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1706

Blood & Co., 1848 (2¢) black on pale green (15L11), four large margins, cancelled by grid on 1848 folded letter to local street address, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1707

Blood & Co., 1848 (2¢) black on pale green (15L11), three margins, cancelled by open grid on envelope to local street address in Philadelphia Pa., cover stains, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1708

Blood & Co., 1848 (2¢) gold on black (15L12), margins to slightly in, tied by grid cancellation on cover to local street address, 1849 docketing, reverse with scarce Blood's advertising label "The speedy, prompt and careful delivery of messages of all kinds by Blood's Despatch, can be had through no other medium.", Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1709

Blood & Co., 1850 (1¢) bronze on black (15L13), top right corner margin single, acid tied on cover to Lowell Ma., entered the mails with "PHILa RAILROAD" straightline that ties the local and matching "New-York 10cts. 27 Aug" c.d.s., Very Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

A STUNNING TO-THE-MAILS BLOOD'S USAGE.

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1710

Blood & Co., 1850 (1¢) bronze on black (15L13), margins, acid tied on 1851 cover with blue cameo embossed backflap, entered the mails to Baltimore Md. with red "Way 5" handstamp, edge wear, Fine and rare way usage.
Estimate 500 - 750

Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1711

Blood & Co., 1850 (1¢) bronze on black (15L13), three margins, pasted over blue numeral "10" rating handstamp on small ladies envelope with attractive colored floral embossing, blue "Oberlin O. Apr 9" c.d.s. and Philadelphia street addess, pencil "Box", Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate 200 - 300

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1712

Blood & Co., 1854 (1¢) bronze on lilac (15L14), acid tied on 1856 cover to Lahaska Pa., "Blood's Despatch Feb 26 1856" double-circle datestamp, entered the mails bearing 1¢ blue (9) irregular block of three, positions 56-66, 65L1L, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Feb 26" circular datestamps; corner repair at lower right, Fine and rare.
Estimate 750 - 1,000

Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1713

Blood & Co., 1854 (1¢) bronze on lilac (15L14), acid tied on cover to Columbia Pa., "Blood's Penny Post Oct 11" c.d.s., entered the mails bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) tied by "Philadelphia Pa Oct 11 1861" c.d.s.; no flap, 3¢ with rounded corner and straight edge, Fine and scarce late usage.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1714

Blood & Co., 1848 (1¢) bronze on black (15L17), four full margins, with light acid cancel on 1849 folded letter bearing 5¢ red brown (1) ample to large margins, clear impression, pen cancelled and tied by blue "Philada. Pa. 5 May 23" c.d.s., repeated at center, addressed to Pottsville, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1715

Blood & Co., 1848 (1¢) bronze on black (15L17), margins to slightly in, acid tied on 1849 datelined folded letter to New York N.Y., entered the mails with red "PHILADa RAILROAD" straightline postmark and matching circled "5" rating handstamp that also ties the local; Very Fine and clean.
Estimate 500 - 750

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1716

Blood & Co., 1848 (1¢) bronze on black (15L17), four margins, acid tied on blue envelope to local Philadelphia street address, Very Fine, a very rare local usage of this stamp.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1717

Blood & Co., 1855 (1¢) black (15L18), light tied by black grid cancellation and manuscript notation on City Solicitor's Office envelope to local street address, "Blood's Penny Post May 22 1860" datestamp, fancy blue cameo cachet on flap, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1718

Blood & Co., 1855 (1¢) black (15L18), cancelled by red "1" in frame on cover to West River Md., bearing "Blood's Penny Post Apl 8 Philada 1858" datestamp and 1857 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Philadelphia Pa Apr 8 1858" c.d.s., Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1719

"Blood's Despatch 2 Cts.", rimless handstamp on 10¢ entire (U16) bearing red Well's Fargo California and Atlantic express printed frank, addressed to Philadelphia Pa., Blood's Penny Post May 14 Philada" double-circle datestamp; top edge faults, Fine and rare conjuctive use handled by Wells Fargo to Philadelphia for delivery by Blood's.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 1720

"Blood's Penny Post Nov 22 Philada", red double-circle datestamp on 1858 Washington Monument committee folded circular to local Philadelphia address; small stain in postmark, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: 2000 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 1721

Blood & Co. Postal History, group of twelve covers comprising: 15L6 (certificate states does not originate), 15L9 (two, one cut to shape, other full margins), 15L11 cut to shape and cancelled by grid on folded letter that mentions "sending letter throught the dispatch post", 15L13 (two covers, one tied by handstamp and bearing Philadelphia R.R. postmark), 15L14 (three covers, one on City Solicitors envelope), 15L17 tied by blue Phil. c.d.s., 15L18 tied by Blood's handstamp, and 15LU6 bearing 1851 3¢; couple small faults, a Fine and rare group.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 1722

Carter's Despatch, 1849-51, 2¢ black (36L1), three large margins, touching at right, tied by manuscript "X" cancellation on 1849 folded letter to St. Louis Mo., "Carter's Desptach Paid" handstamp, blue "Philada Pa '10' May 9" integral rate c.d.s.; some soiling and folds, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1723

Cressman & Co.'s Penny Post, 1856 (1¢) gold on black (53L1), four margins, uncancelled on cover to Jersey City N.J. and bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Apr 23" c.d.s., Very Fine and rare.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 1724

Cressman & Co.'s Penny Post, 1856 (1¢) gold on black (53L1), margins, uncancelled on cover to New Orleans La. and bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) tied by attractive "Philadelphia Pa. Apr 23" c.d.s. in blue, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 1725

Eagle City Post, 1848 (2¢) black (61L2), margins to touching, tied by manuscript cancellation on 1849 folded circular to local street address, red "Paid Adam's Express" handstamp, yellow Eagle City Post advertising label inside; stamp creased from file folds, Fine and rare.
Estimate 750 - 1,000

Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Hollowbush
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Lot 1726

Eagle City Post, 1850 (1¢) blue on bluish (61L4), tied by manuscript cancellation on reverse of 1850 printed notice of the Penn. Railroad Co., red "Staits Despatch Post at Adam's Exp'ss Paid" in circle handstamp; stamp faulty from opening, Fine, rarely found tied.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1727

"Eagle City Despatch", red handstamp with eagle, red "3" handstamp on 1866 datelined folded letter from Easton Pa. to a Philadelphia street address, Very Fine.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1728

Guy's City Despatch, 1879 (1¢) pink (74L1), top sheet margin, tied by purple "Guy's City Dispatch" handstamp on cover with address label to local street address, printed return corner card, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1729

Guy's City Despatch, 1879 (1¢) dark pink (74L1), deep shade, tied by bold strike of purple "Guy's City Despatch handstamp on cover to local street address, Dry Goods Merchant corner card, edge faults, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1730

Guy's City Despatch, 1879 (1¢) blue (74L2), tied by purple "Guy's City Dispatch" oval handstamp on cover to local address, Druggist corner card; small perf faults, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 750 - 1,000

Provenance: Gibson
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Lot 1731

Hale & Co., Philadelphia (75L1), three folded letters, first bearing 1844 Hale (6¢) light blue (75L1) with red cancellation and red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from Philadelphia" handstamp to Troy N.Y., and two letters, 1844 and 1845, to Providence R.I. bearing red "Forwarded by Hale & Co. from Philadelphia" handstamp and matching fancy "Collect Six Cents for Hale & Co."; Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1732

Priest's Despatch, 1851 (2¢) black on blue (121L7), margins to slightly in, uncancelled on 1851 folded letter Doylestown Pa., bearing blue "Philadelphia Pa 5cts Jan 12" integral rate c.d.s., Very Fine, a rare usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 1733

Teese & Co. Penny Post, 1852 (1¢) blue on bluish (137L1), large margins to slightly in, barely tied by rim of blue "Philadelphia Pa. Aug 4" c.d.s. on 3¢ red on buff (U12) entire addressed to Peters Creek Pa., red Nesbitt seal on flap; upper right corner repair; Fine and rare usage.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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