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Lot 166 |
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1860, 30¢ orange (38), tied by "Saint Louis Mo. Jul 7 1861" c.d.s on registered buff cover to Württemberg, Germany, red "New-York Jul 6 1861" exchange c.d.s., Aachen (7.19) framed transit and matching "Recommandirt." registry handstamp, blue ratings, Waiblingen (7.26) arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND EARLY FOREIGN REGISTRY USAGE BEARING THE 1860 30¢.
Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 167 |
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1860, 90¢ blue (39), beautifully centered with intense color and impression, light cork cancellation, small thin spot and tiny tear at top, Very Fine appearing and a very presentable example of this scarce stamp that is usually heavily cancelled.
Scott $9,500
Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 168 |
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1861, 1¢ blue (63), well centered with wide margins, intense color and a crisp impression, cancelled by contrasting red New York Carrier c.d.s., choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $60
Expertization: 1996 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Morris
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Lot 169 |
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1861, 1¢ blue (63), nearly perfectly centered with balanced margins and strong color, neatly cancelled by Hartford double-circle datestamp, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $50
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Lot 170 |
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1861, 1¢ blue (63), five stamps with exceptional centering in differing shades comprising dull blue, pale blue, gray blue, bright blue and blue, first has the dot in "U" variety and is cancelled by a framed "Paid" handstamp, several with large margins, an Extremely Fine group.
Scott $250
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Lot 171 |
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1861, 1¢ blue (63), tied by perfect strike of fancy geometric cancellation (Skinner-Eno GE-R 47) duplexed with "Bridgeport Con Apr 20" c.d.s. on orange drop cover; minor cosmetic enhancement, an Extremely Fine use with a superb fancy cancellation.
Estimate 500 - 750
Provenance: Haas
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Lot 172 |
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1861, 3¢ pink (64), well centered with bright color and a neat grid cancellation, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 173 |
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1861, 3¢ pink (64), well centered, tied by struck red "Contoocook N.H. Dec 3" c.d.s. on cover to Amesbury, Mass.; trivial cover tear at lower left, Extremely Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
A CHOICE 3¢ PINK USAGE WITH A RED COLOR CANCELLATION.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 174 |
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1861, 3¢ rose pink (64b), exceptionally well centered with large margins, cancelled by a neatly struck blue Cincinnati duplex with grid obliterator, strong color and impression on bright paper, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $170
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Lot 175 |
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1861, 3¢ rose pink (64b), neatly tied on small piece by the distinctive dotted grid cancellation of Philadelphia, fresh and bright, Very Fine.
Scott $160
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Lot 176 |
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1861, 3¢ rose (65), seven beautifully centered stamps in different shades comprising rose, bright rose, rose red, dull red, brown red, pale brown red and reddish brown, various cancellations including green target and blue circled dotted grid, an Extremely Fine group.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 177 |
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1861, 5¢ buff (67), perfectly centered within balanced margins, deep color in a dark brownish shade, detailed impression, cancelled by a blue Baltimore datestamp, Extremely Fine with great eye appeal. SMQ $2,200.
Scott $1,120
AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFICULT 1861 5¢ BUFF, INEXPLICABLY UNDERGRADED, GIVEN ITS PERFECT CENTERING.
Expertization: 1988 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF 90.
Provenance: Grunin, Klein, Zoellner
Although this stamp has two certificates as the buff shade, it was offered in the 1998 Zollner sale as a brown yellow.
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Lot 178 |
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1861, 5¢ buff (67), exceedingly well centered with intense radiant color, neatly cancelled by beautiful central strike of a "Newton Ill Jun 1" c.d.s., particularly bright and fresh, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $1,100
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFICULT 5¢ BUFF, A STAMP THAT IS TRULY RARE IN SUCH OUTSTANDING QUALITY.
Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 179 |
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1861, 5¢ brown yellow (67a), remarkably well centered with large margins and deep rich color in this distinctive shade, cancelled by bold central strike of large Boston "Paid" grid, Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,300
AN EXTRAORDINARILY EXAMPLE OF THE 5¢ BROWN YELLOW OF 1861.
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 180 |
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1861, 10¢ yellow green (68), precisely centered within large margins, deep rich color with a strong impression on bright paper, cancelled by small part of framed handstamp and red New York exchange office datestamp, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $620.
Scott $65
Expertization: 1994 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 181 |
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1861, 10¢ yellow green (68), extraordinarily well centered within large even margins, bright color with a clear impression, cancelled by blue four-ring target, Extremely Fine and particularly choice.
Scott $62
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 182 |
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1861, 10¢ yellow green (68), two different shades, both well centered, first in a deep shade cancelled by a circular grid, second with bright color cancelled by a N.Y.F.M. geometric cancellation, Very Fine.
Scott $120
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Lot 183 |
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1861, 10¢ yellow green (68 var.), strip of three, exceptionally well centered, each clearly showing "TAG" variety, strong color on bright paper, cancelled by two strikes of "Steam/ Ship" two-line handstamp; left stamp with two tiny corner creases, still Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $220
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Lot 184 |
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1861, 10¢ yellow green (68), tied by four-ring target duplexed with "Milwaukee Wis. Jul 29 1863" c.d.s. on orange cover to Ottawa, bold red Canadian circular exchange office handstamp, Ottawa (8.1) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate 200 - 300
Provenance: Kaplan
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Lot 185 |
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1861, 10¢ dark green, "TAG" double transfer (68a var.), beautifully centered with wide margins all around, intense color with a proof-like impression on crisp paper, lovely contrasting red N.Y.F.M. quartered cork cancellation, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $90+
Provenance: Zoellner
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Lot 186 |
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1861, 10¢ dark green, "TAG" double transfer (68a var.), well centered with large margins and deep intense color, cancelled by circle of wedges, Extremely Fine.
Scott $85+
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 187 |
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1861, 10¢ dark green (68a), precisely centered with large margins, strong rich color and a deeply etched impression on crisp paper, cancelled by "N. York Steamship" c.d.s. with inverted date slug, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $100
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 188 |
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1861, 12¢ black (69), perfect centering within beautifully balanced large margins, bright color with a detailed impression, cancelled by circle of wedges, remarkably fresh and Extremely Fine. SMQ $920.
Scott $120
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
Provenance: Sheriff, Zoellner
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Lot 189 |
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1861, 12¢ black (69), precisely centered within large even margins, deep color with a strong impression, cancelled by bold strike of patent cancellation with center ring punch, Extremely Fine and choice. SMQ $920.
Scott $120
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF-Superb 95.
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Lot 190 |
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1861, 12¢ black (69), exceptionally well centered with large margins, strong color and sharp impression, cancelled by light four-ring target in blue, Extremely Fine. SMQ $315.
Scott $122
Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
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Lot 191 |
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1861, 12¢ black (69), nicely centered with large margins and sharp impression, central strike of a fancy circled "12" cancellation in ultramarine, Extremely Fine and quite striking. An ultramarine cancellation is unlisted in Scott.
Scott $120+
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 192 |
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1861, 12¢ black (69), well centered with large margins and a highly detailed impression on brilliant paper, cancelled by a dramatic red "paint" grid, choice Very Fine.
Scott $140
Expertization: 1992 P.F. and P.S.E. Certificates.
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Lot 193 |
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1861, 12¢ black (69), well centered with intense color and by a distinctly magenta grid, bright and fresh, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $220
Expertization: 1992 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 194 |
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1861, 12¢ black (69), two well centered singles, each with large margins, one cancelled by a town c.d.s. in dark blue, the other with a magenta circle of wedges; each with a slight thin, Very Fine appearing; a pretty pair.
Scott $342
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Lot 195 |
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1861, 12¢ black (69), two well centered singles tied by Boston "Paid" grid on cover to London, England, red "Boston Br. Pkt. Sep 4, 19" integral credit datestamp, endorsed "Via Liverpool", top stamp additionally tied by red London Sep. 16 arrival datestamp, Very Fine and clean.
Estimate 300 - 400
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Judd
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Lot 196 |
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1862, 24¢ red lilac (70), nicely centered with deep vibrant color on crisp white paper, attractive red grid cancellation, choice Very Fine.
Scott $315
Expertization: signed by Ashbrook with 1988 P.F. Certicate.
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Lot 197 |
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1862, 24¢ brown lilac (70a), exceedingly well centered within balanced margins, bright color and paper, cancelled by partial Philadelphia c.d.s., fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $225
Expertization: 1989 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 198 |
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1862, 24¢ "Baltimore Reddish Brown" (70a var.), deep rich color, tied by bold strike blue "Baltimore Md. Jan 6" c.d.s. on 1864 cover to London, England, red "N.York Br. Pky. Paid 19" exchange c.d.s., red "London Paid JA25 64" arrival datestamp; minor professional cosmetic repairs not affecting the stamp, a Very Fine appearing usage for this very rare shade.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: Signed by Ashbrook.
Provenance: Krug, Herzog, Friend
Ashbrook's note on the reverse reads, "This is a splendid color example of the 24¢ 1861 brown lilac and decidedly a very rare cover." William K. Herzog illustrates this cover in his article titled "24¢ Baltimore Reddish Brown" in The Chronicle, No. 123, Vol. 36, August 1984, pp. 197-98, and describes it as the rare "Baltimore reddish brown" shade.
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Lot 199 |
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1861, 24¢ steel blue (70b), strong, distinctive color and detailed impression, cancelled solely with a clear strike of the framed New York "Supplementary Mail" type A handstamp, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $975
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 24¢ STEEL BLUE WITH A N.Y. SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL TYPE A CANCELLATION.
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 200 |
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1861, 24¢ violet (70c), well centered with rich vibrant color and bright paper, cancelled by a beautifully struck Philadelphia dotted grid, Extremely Fine.
Scott $2,000
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE DISTINCTIVE 24¢ VIOLET SHADE WITH OUTSTANDING COLOR AND CANCELLATION.
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 201 |
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1862, 24¢ pale gray violet (70d), remarkably well centered with bright color, cancelled by bold strike of Cincinnati duplex in blue and with a bold, nearly full strike of large "3" credit handstamp; light toning at top, Fine to Very Fine and most attractive.
Scott $2,505
A STRIKING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE PALE GRAY VIOLET SHADE WITH TWO VIVID CANCELLATIONS IN EXQUISITE CONTRAST.
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Grunin, Klein
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Lot 202 |
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1861, 30¢ deep orange (71), exceptionally well centered with intense color and impression, central strike of red target cancellation, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $225
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE 30¢ 1861 ISSUE IN A DEEP SHADE WITH A COLORFUL CANCELLATION.
Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 203 |
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1861, 30¢ orange (71), exceedingly well centered with bright luminous color and a lovely contrasting blue cut grid cancellation, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $210
Expertization: 1994 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 204 |
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1861, 30¢ orange (71), choice centering with radiant color, a strong impression on brilliant white paper and a neat Philadelphia dotted grid cancellation, Extremely Fine. A superlative example of this difficult stamp.
Scott $200
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 205 |
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1861, 30¢ orange (71), particularly well centered with lustrous color and crisp white paper, cancelled solely by "(REGI)STERED" straightline handstamp, Extremely Fine and very scarce cancelled solely by the "Registered" service marking.
Scott $200
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Lot 206 |
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1861, 30¢ orange (71), virtually perfectly centered with beautifully balanced margins, deep color and a strong impression, cancelled by Wilmington, Del., Oct. 1, 1862 double-circle datestamp, particularly choice and Extremely Fine.
Scott $200
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Lot 207 |
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1861, 30¢ orange (71), tied by pinwheel fancy cancellation duplexed with "New Orleans La. Feb 6" c.d.s. on folded cover to Bordeaux, France, red "New York 'Paid 12' Feb 10" exchange datestamp, blue Calais (2.21) entry c.d.s. with large boxed "P.D." handstamp in red also tying the stamp, Bordeaux (2.22) arrival backstamp, file fold, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 208 |
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1861, 30¢ orange (71), used with 3¢ rose (65) and 12¢ black (69), all cancelled (12¢ & 30¢ tied) by matching four-rings on orange 1865 cover to Lyon, France, forwarded to Cezeriat, matching New Orleans Aug. 24 double-circle datestamp, red "New York 'Paid 18' Sep 2" exchange c.d.s., French entry with red boxed "PD" handstamp, reverse with Paris (9.15), Lyon (9.16) and Cezeriat (9.17) datestamps, Very Fine and choice three-color franking.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 209 |
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1861, 90¢ dull blue (72), remarkably well centered within large margins, cancelled by San Francisco cogwheel killer, tiny, trivial corner crease, Extremely Fine appearing.
Scott $550
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Lot 210 |
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1861, 90¢ blue (72), virtually perfectly centered with large, balanced margins, deep, intense color and a lovely contrasting N.Y.F.M. red grid cancellation; tiny repaired tear at top, choice Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $575
Expertization: photocopy of 1980 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Ravizza
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Lot 211 |
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1863, 2¢ black (73), exceedingly well centered, strong color, cancelled by Philadelphia Post Office carrier cancellation, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $70
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Lot 212 |
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1863, 2¢ black (73), exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, cancelled by "N.Y. City" c.d.s., strong impression on bright paper, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $70
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Lot 213 |
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1863, 2¢ black (73 var.), well centered with a detailed impression, cancelled by black town c.d.s. and part of red framed "Recommandirt" German registry handstamp, Very Fine and most unusual.
Scott $120
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Lot 214 |
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1863, 2¢ black (73), clear impression, cancelled by a rich green negative "four-leaf clover" duplex of Richmond Va. (Skinner-Eno GE-M 21), a striking example of this rare color cancel on a Black Jack.
Scott $920
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1863, 2¢ black, double transfer (73), exceptionally well centered, bright and fresh with a lovely partial strike of a red star cancellation used by N.Y. City on domestic mail, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $120
Expertization: 1991 P.F. Certificate.
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