| Lot# | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | united states , free franks | Colfax, Schuyler, free frank signature on all over gray 38th Congress, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. envelope to Kentucky, bearing double circle Congress FEB 24 WASHINGTON D.C. cds. Estimate $150 - 200 As speaker of the House under Abraham Lincoln, then Andrew Johnson, Colfax announced the passage of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery. He later served as 17th Vice-President under U.S. Grant, but was replaced as his party's nominee for a second term in 1872, due to his involvement in the Credit Mobilier of America / Union Pacific Railroad scandal. |
Price: $70.00 |
| 2 | united states , free franks | Webster, Daniel, U.S. Senate free frank on 1832 folded letter bearing red WASHINGTON DC JUNE 3 cds and matching FREE, to his aunt Harriet in Boston. Estimate $150 - 200. |
Price: $70.00 |
| 3 | united states , free franks | Webster, Daniel, U.S. Senate free frank on undated folded letter with very faint blue Washington, D.C. cds (?), to his aunt in Boston. Estimate $125 - 150. |
Price: $60.00 |
| 4 | united states , 1847 issue | 1847, 5¢ red brown, socked-on-the-nose red "5", margins all around except at top right corner, Fine (Scott 1). Scott $600. |
Price: $60.00 |
| 5 | united states , 1847 issue | Used to England: 1847, 5¢ red brown, PAIR, right stamp with dot in "S" variety, margins all around except at bottom right, faint "horizontal crease", tied by manuscript "X" on envelope bearing manuscript Alden NY Sept 27 (origin), "via Steamer Boston" and AMERICA LIVERPOOL OC 17 1848 cds, Foundation certificate (2012) (Scott 1). Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. |
Price: $475.00 |
| 6 | united states , 1847 issue | 1847, 5¢ red brown, PAIR with mostly margins all around tied by manuscript "X" on a folded letter sheet docketed "Farmersburgh June 21" and addressed to "Hon. Isaac Davis L.L.D. Worcester, Mass". Accompanied by 5¢ single on cover (most margins and crease) to Davis from New York (Scott 1). Estimate $500 - 600 Farmerburgh received no 5¢ stamps. The only other 5¢ cover from Farmersburgh is similar to this except there is only a small remnant of the pair and is dated 7/11/50, also addressed to Isaac Davis. A significant cover . |
Price: $240.00 |
| 7 | united states , 1847 issue | 1847, 10¢ black, position 22R, good to very large margins all around, Extremely Fine, tied by blue PHILADELPHIA NOV 5 10 cds on complete folded letter sheet to Lowell, Mass. Cover is addressed to a "Colour Maker" and makes reference to the needed color blue as printed on front (!), and refers extensively to the cholera epidemic then taking place in Philadelphia, P.S.E. certificate (1990) (Scott 2). Estimate $1,000 - 1,250. |
Price: $475.00 |
| 8 | united states , 1851 issue | 1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, strip of 3 and two pairs, neatly cancelled, most with margins, Fine to Very Fine, Foundation certificate (1980) (Scott 9). Scott $600+. |
Price: $120.00 |
| 9 | united states , 1851 issue | Used to Germany: 1856, 5¢ red brown, six examples, all with margins all around except one with top added and painted in and right stamp replaced, all tied by NEWPORT R.I. JAN 22 (some improvements) cds on 1858 complete folded letter bearing red N. YORK JAN 26 PAID BR. PKT and boxed red AACHEN FRANCO transits, manuscript "by the Prussian Closed Mail …" and German receiver on the reverse. An extraordinary franking being one of only a few covers known bearing six examples. An exhibition piece, Foundation certificate (1991) and revised Foundation certificate (2013) (Scott 12). Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. |
Price: $3,500.00 |
| 10 | united states , 1851 issue | Used to England: 1851, 12¢ gray black, PAIR, margins all around, Very Fine, tied by FLUSHING cds on a neat small folded re-addressed envelope, bearing red AMERICA PAID JA 16 58 LIVERPOOL transit, red "19", blue FALMOUTH cds, manuscript stroke on front, additional Falmouth and Dublin transits and finally QUEENSTOWN receiver and rose red G.C. & R.W. FOX & Co., FALMOUTH forwarder on the reverse. A lovely and unusual cover, Rendon certificate (1990) (Scott 17). Estimate $200 - 300. |
Price: $95.00 |
| 11 | united states , 1851 issue | 1851, 12¢ black, diagonal bisect, margins on two sides, tied by SAN FRANCISCO CAL AUG 1 cds on complete folded letter to Boston, bearing blue oval H.P. BLANCHARD & CO. SAN FRANCISCO forwarder, ex Nassau St. Co. Auction 1930 plus three other auctions, Foundation certificate (2013) and P.S.E. certificate (1993) (Scott 17a). Scott $2,500. |
Price: $350.00 |
| 12 | united states , 1857 issue | 1861, 1¢ blue, type I, part o.g.; "faint thinning", well centered, fresh color, otherwise Fine, Foundation certificate (1993) (Scott 18). Scott $2,100. |
Price: $170.00 |
| 13 | united states , 1857 issue | 1857, 1¢ blue, type III, lightly cancelled; reperfed, Very Fine appearance (Scott 21). Scott $2,500. |
Price: $190.00 |
| 14 | united states , 1857 issue | 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, quadruple plate flaw, position 18L28, blue grid cancel; some faults, exceedingly rare, P.S.E. certificate (2007) (Scott 26 var.). Scott $1,750. |
Price: $240.00 |
| 15 | united states , 1857 issue | 1858, 5¢ brick red, type I, town cancel; reperfed at right, well centered, Very Fine appearance, Foundation certificate (2012) (Scott 27). Scott $1,650. |
Price: $145.00 |
| 16 | united states , 1857 issue | 1857, 5¢ red brown, type I, regummed; some faults or repairs, a fresh and presentable example of this rarity, Fine (Scott 28). Scott $15,000. |
Price: $700.00 |
| 17 | united states , 1857 issue | 1859, 5¢ brown, type I, o.g.; "small corner crease" which is a bit harsh, fresh color, Fine, Foundation certificate (1988) (Scott 29). Scott $5,500. |
Price: $475.00 |
| 18 | united states , 1857 issue | 1860, 30¢ orange, neat red cancel; perfs probably improved at right, otherwise Fine (Scott 38). Scott $475. |
Price: $60.00 |
| 19 | united states , 1857 issue | 1857, 1¢ blue, type V (2), 3¢ dull red, type III, 5¢ brick red and 10¢ green, type III (2), an incomparable franking, Fine - Very Fine, all tied together by red grids on neat yellow envelope bearing red NEW YORK APR 10 BR. PKT transit, ex Neinken (certificate in his name), Foundation certificate (1975) (Scott 24 (2), 26, 27, 35(2)). Estimate $15,000 - 20,000. |
Price: $7,000.00 |
| 20 | united states , 1857 issue | Used to Cuba: 1857, 5¢ red brown, type I, PAIR, "right stamp … light diagonal bend", still Fine, tied by RICHMOND VA cds on 1858 folded letter bearing manuscript "via New York", red New York transit, blue "NA", "2" and HABANA receiver on the reverse, Foundation certificate (2013), Rendon certificate (1990) (Scott 28). Scott $2,750 off cover. |
Price: $950.00 |
| 21 | united states , 1857 issue | Used to France: 1859, 5¢ brown, type I and 10¢ green, type V, used to France, VERTICAL STRIP OF 3 of 5¢ together with 2 VERTICAL STRIPS OF 3 of 10¢ (some with insignificant perf or margin faults), tied by NEW ORLEANS AUG 24 1859 cds on re-addressed envelope bearing red NEW YORK PAID transit, numerous French transits, originally to Bordeaux, thence to Paris on the reverse, Foundation certificate (2013), Holcombe certificate (1999) (Scott 29, 35). Estimate $1,500 - 2,000 A most impressive franking utilizing two of the most popular denominations paying the 5 x 15¢ rate . |
Price: $700.00 |
| 22 | united states , 1857 issue | Used to France: 1857-59, 5¢ red brown, type I and 10¢ green, type V, used to France, both Fine, tied together by red NEW YORK JAN 14 PAID 6 and PAID in circle cancels on petite envelope (with enclosure), bearing large red PROVIDENCE R.I. JAN origin cds and French transit on front, PARIS 28 JAV 60 receiver on the reverse (Scott 28, 35). Estimate $500 - 750. |
Price: $240.00 |
| 23 | united states , 1857 issue | U.S. Stamps Used in Canada: 1857, 10¢ green, type I, tied by "21" in 4-ring cancel (Montreal) on neat envelope bearing MONTREAL JU 3 1858 receiver. The stamp unfortunately has "margin added top and left" and the envelope has a "repaired back flap", Foundation certificate (2013). Listed but unpriced in Scott (Scott 31). Estimate $750 - 1,000 The cover probably arrived uncancelled in Canada and was cancelled by the authorities there and continued on its path. The expense spent improving the cover reflects its incredible rarity . |
Price: $350.00 |
| 24 | united states , 1857 issue | Used to Shanghai, China: 1859, 10¢ green, type V, two Fine and Very Fine PAIRS tied by grids on folded letter ("lightly cleaned") bearing red NEW YORK DEC 11 BR. PKT cds on the reverse, red London transit and large "1d", manuscript "via Marseille", with HONG KONG FE 12 61 transit on the reverse, Foundation certificate (2013) and Rendon certificate (1989) (Scott 35). Estimate $750 - 1,000. |
Price: $350.00 |
| 25 | united states , 1857 issue | 1857, 12¢ black, plate I, used to Switzerland, TWO PAIRS AND THREE SINGLES, generally Fine, tied to slightly refolded letter sheet bearing red NEW YORK MAY 23 BR PKT and boxed FRANCO, manuscript "24" with transit and ZURICH JUN 60 receiver, Foundation certificate (2013) (Scott 36). Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. |
Price: $700.00 |
| 26 | united states , 1857 issue | 1857, 12¢ black, plate I, used to England, HORIZONTAL PAIR, Fine, tied by Boston PAID in grid on small envelope, bearing red "19" and LONDON NOV 7 59 receiver on front and large black BOSTON BR. Pkt. OCT 25 transit on the reverse. Very cute, ex H.C. Gibson, Rendon certificate (1991) (Scott 36). Scott $900. |
Price: $145.00 |
| 27 | united states , 1861-1866 issue | 1861, 30¢ orange, partial blue Wells Fargo Express cancel; some perf faults, Very Fine cancel (Scott 71). Estimate $250 - 300. |
Price: $120.00 |
| 28 | united states , 1861-1866 issue | 1861, 30¢ orange, beautiful socked-on-the-nose HIOGO JAPAN circular cancel; faults, but exceptional example (Scott 71). Estimate $200 - 250. |
Price: $95.00 |
| 29 | united states , 1861-1866 issue | 1861, 30¢ orange, five singles with scarce cancels, including red New York Paid 12, 3 different shields and patent "scarifier", generally Fine, the shield cancels are particularly scarce on this 1861-66 issue value, (Scott 71). Estimate $350 - 400. |
Price: $170.00 |
| 30 | united states , 1861-1866 issue | 1863-67, 2¢ black and 2¢ black, F. grill, 13 used stamps with fancy cancels, including 10 of No. 73 and 3 of No. 93, range of better cancels include red paint "A" in circle, red "2", negative star, five in blue in a variety of geometic shapes, interesting double perf variety with 4-lobed propeller; few small faults, an attractive group, generally Fine to Very Fine appearance (Scott 73, 93). Scott $880. |
Price: $120.00 |
| 31 | united states , 1861-1866 issue | 1863, 5¢ brown, disturbed o.g., Fine (Scott 76). Scott $1,400. |
Price: $70.00 |
| 32 | united states , 1861-1866 issue | 1861, 5¢ buff, used to India, tied by Boston PAID in grid cancel on folded letter, bearing "S6 Bg/A6" in circle strikes, manuscript "8", manuscript via Marseille on front, Boston packet, red LONDON SP 20 62 transit and CALCUTTA receiver on the reverse, Rendon certificate (1989) (Scott 67). Estimate $300 - 400. |
Price: $145.00 |
| 33 | united states , 1861-1866 issue | Used to Germany: 1862-63, 2¢ black + 3¢ rose + 5¢ brown + two 10¢ green, all generally F.-V.F., tied by WASHINGTON DC APR 28 cds and segmented corks on 1865 envelope bearing red N. YORK AM. PKT 7 PAID and manuscript "per Prussian Closed Mails" on front and transit and Germany receiver on the reverse. A wonderful and lovely four-color cover, Foundation certificate (2013) (Scott 73, 65, 76, 68). Estimate $750 - 1,000. |
Price: $350.00 |
| 34 | united states , 1861-1866 issue | Used to India: 1862, 5¢ red brown, Fine, tied by Boston PAID cancel on folded letter bearing red LONDON DE 20 62 PAID transit, manuscript numerals and "via Marseilles" on front, large boxed CALCUTTA SHIP LETTER receiver on the reverse, Rendon certificate (1989) (Scott 75). Scott $750. |
Price: $145.00 |
| 35 | united states , 1861-1866 issue | Used to the Netherlands: 1862, 5¢ red brown, Fine, just tied by grid on 1862 folded letter sheet bearing red N. YORK BR. Pkt NOV 25 PAID, blue New York forwarder, manuscript "p. Open Mail via Ostend" and credits, and red London transit on the reverse, Jakubek certificate (1991) (Scott 75). Scott $750. |
Price: $145.00 |
| 36 | united states , 1861-1866 issue | Used to Germany: 1862-63, 24¢ gray + 1¢ blue + 3¢ rose, Fine, all tied by black grids on 1866 printed envelope bearing red N. YORK Br. PKT MAY 22 7 PAID cds, blue boxed AACHEN FRANCO on front and FUERTH receiver on the reverse. The correct rare of 28 cents for Prussian Closed Mail (Scott 78b, 63, 65). Estimate $300 - 500. |
Price: $145.00 |
| 37 | united states , 1867 grilled issues | 1867, 3¢ rose, C. grill, plus partially erased A. grill, neat 5-point star cancel, Very Fine, rare, purportedly only 30 examples known, (Scott 83 var.). Scott $2,750. |
Price: $475.00 |
| 38 | united states , 1867 grilled issues | 1867, 10¢ green, E. grill, part o.g., fresh bright color, Fine, Foundation certificate (1976) (Scott 89). Scott $5,250. |
Price: $350.00 |
| 39 | united states , 1867 grilled issues | 1867, 12¢ black, E. grill, part o.g. (somewhat disturbed), fresh, Fine for the issue, Foundation certificate (1987) (Scott 90). Scott $4,750 Estimate $750 - 0. |
Price: $350.00 |
| 40 | united states , 1867 grilled issues | 1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill, o.g.; diagonal and corner crease, otherwise Fine, Foundation certificate (1991) (Scott 96). Scott $2,750. |
Price: $240.00 |
| 41 | united states , 1867 grilled issues | 1867, 12¢ black, F. grill, disturbed o.g.; few toned perfs, well centered for this issue, otherwise Fine, Foundation certificate (1989) (Scott 97). Scott $3,000. |
Price: $190.00 |
| 42 | united states , 1869 pictorial issue | 1869, 1¢ buff, socked-on-the-nose example of magenta negative star cancel, a most impressive example of a fancy cancel (Scott 112). Estimate $200 - 250. |
Price: $95.00 |
| 43 | united states , 1869 pictorial issue | 1869, 2¢ brown, socked-on-the-nose HIOGO JAPAN double circle cancel; crease, Fine appearance (Scott 113). Scott $490. |
Price: $60.00 |
| 44 | united states , 1869 pictorial issue | 1869, 6¢ ultramarine, o.g.; unpunched perf, Fine, Foundation certificate (1987) (Scott 115). Scott $2,750. |
Price: $290.00 |
| 45 | united states , 1869 pictorial issue | 1869, 10¢ yellow, 6 examples with Japanese cancels including 2 Hiogo double circle and 4 "X" chops; minor faults (Scott 116). Scott $2,040. |
Price: $190.00 |
| 46 | united states , 1869 pictorial issue | 1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type I, o.g., almost Very Fine, Foundation certificates (1981 and 2011) (Scott 118). Scott $9,500. |
Price: $950.00 |
| 47 | united states , 1869 pictorial issue | 1869, 2¢ brown and 1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, se at left, both average, former tied by CHARLESTON ILL cds and both cancelled by matching cork cancels on lovely illustrated hotel cover to New York. Just lovely, Foundation certificate (2013) and Richter certificate (1995) (Scott 113, 93). Estimate $500 - 750. |
Price: $240.00 |
| 48 | united states , 1869 pictorial issue | Used to Canada: 1869, 6¢ ultramarine, Fine, tied by target cancel to envelope bearing NEWARK NJ SEP 10 cds. A rare origin and destination, from an H.R.H. N.Y. auction (Scott 115). Estimate $200 - 250. |
Price: $95.00 |
| 49 | united states , 1869 pictorial issue | 1869, 10¢ yellow (2), 2¢ brown (2) and 3¢ ultramarine, all Fine and tied by segmented cork cancels on front bearing a NEW ORLEANS 10 LA cds, addressed to Ithaca, New York (Scott 116, 113, 114). Estimate $400 - 500 A brilliant 3-color franking paying the 9x rate. Probably a unique franking and rate . |
Price: $190.00 |
| 50 | united states , 1869 pictorial issue | Used to Germany: 1869, 10¢ yellow, Very Fine, tied by segmented cork cancel to corner card envelope bearing red NEW YORK PAID ALL BR. TRANSIT and BREMEN FRANCO 28 9 6 transits on front, and receiver on the reverse, Brettl handstamp (Scott 116). Scott $425. |
Price: $95.00 |