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Sale 323
The John Barwis Collection
of Choice Used U.S. Stamps and Postal History
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Lot 1 |
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New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on light blue (6LB3), position 6L, huge margins all around showing four framelines, cancelled by red "US" octagonal handstamp on 1842 folded letter to local New York City street address, matching "City Despatch Post U.S. Sep 12" c.d.s., Extremely Fine and choice usage.
Scott $750
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2 |
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New York, U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on blue green (6LB5), huge margins showing dividing lines on all sides, cancelled by red "US" in octagon handstamp; trivial thin spot, choice, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $175
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Lot 3 |
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New York, U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on blue (6LB5b), large margins, cancelled by an unusually clear strike of the red "US" octagon handstamp, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $250
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Lot 4 |
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Blood & Co., 1846 (2¢) black (15L6), four margins with partial outer framelines, tied on small piece by red circular "D.O. Blood & Co./ Paid" handstamp, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott $200
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City Despatch Post, 1842, 3¢ black on grayish (40L1), extra large margins showing dividing lines at top and right, lightly cancelled by red c.d.s., Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $275
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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