South Hanson, Massachusetts, "Locomotive," full strike ties 1883 2c Red brown (210) to piece with "South Hanson Mass. May 14" cds alongside, some staining and stamp a few short perfs at top, still Extremely Fine and incredibly rare example of this wonderful and intricate cancel with its matching date stamp (Cole Pi-67)rnThe best reference work on this remarkable cancel remains Donald Barany's article, "The South Hanson...
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Lot #102 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Owosso, Michigan, "Female Bust in Profile," bold strike ties 3c Red "F" grill (94) to small cover to Niles, Michigan, "Owosso Mich. Mar 23" cds alongside, very slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and attractive example of this scarce but crude cancel which was previous described as "looking rather like a monkey" (Skinner-Eno PH-F 63)Fancy Cancellations - Other Cities
Lot #103 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Albany, New York, Negative "Lincoln" and Stars, lovely strike ties ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to advertising cover for "Jared & C.B. Holt, Dealers in Leather & Findings," light strike of "Albany, N.Y. Oct 14" cds alongside, on cover to Racine, Wisconsin, Extremely Fine, a wonderful example of this ever-popular fancy cancel, particularly on such a clean advertising cover, a gem (Skinner-Eno LC-NP 15)Fancy Cancellations -...
Lot #104 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Madalin, New York, "Shield and Star," attractive strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), "Madalin N.Y. Sep 8" double circle datestamp ties, on orange cover addressed to Hudson, New York, horizontal crease away from stamp, Very Fine and attractive example of this scarce cancel (Skinner-Eno PS-C 9)Fancy Cancellations - Other Cities
Lot #105 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Unadilla Forks, New York, "Pitchfork," crisp strike on 1861 3c Rose (65) with natural s.e. at left and short perf, barely tied by "Unadilla Forks N.Y. Mar 12" cds to orange cover to Cazenovia, New York, reduced at right and backflap with some faults, still a Very Fine strike of this elusive cancel (Skinner-Eno PO-Wt 21)Fancy Cancellations - Other Cities
Lot #106 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Centreville, Virginia, "U S Mail," two strikes in black on an envelope franked with 1879 1c, 2c (182-83), 1c just tied, with matching "Centreville Virginia Jul 7 1883" cds at left, backstamped Fairfax C.H. the next day, 2c with faults at the top due to placement, with original contents, a Very Fine example of these attractive cancels (similar to Cole US-150)Fancy Cancellations - Other Cities
Lot #107 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"One of the F.F.V.'s after his Contraband, General Butler 'Can't see it.'" red and blue caricature with D. Murphy's Son imprint, 1861 cover from the Angell correspondence to Munich, Bavaria with two each 1857 3c Dull red, Type III and 1860 12c Black, Plate 3 (26, 36B) tied by Boston "Paid" in grid, manuscript "Per Asia, New York, via England & Belgium," red "Boston Br. Pkt. 7 Paid Jul 30" also ties 3c, red boxed "Aachen 1...
Lot #108 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"In Union There Is Strength," red and blue design of a scimitar with swords and shield, J.M. Whittemore imprint with address, addressed to Dr. Henry C. Angell in Paris, franked with two 1861 3c Rose (one with natural s.e.) and two 1861 12c Black (65, 69), all tied by black semicircle of wedges killer, red "Boston Paid 24 Feb 17" cds, red March 2 Calais transit marking and matching boxed "PD," backstamped the same day in Paris...
Lot #109 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, bust of Franklin in red at left and Washington in blue at right, with seated Liberty flanked by stars in between, 1861 3c Rose tied by Alexandria, Virginia datestamp to cover to South Barre, Vermont, stamp natural s.e. at right and cover imperceptibly reduced at right, Very Fine, an extremely rare and attractive design, perfectly mirroring the first-issued postage stamps of the United...
Lot #110 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"Our Country," red, blue, and black design with a bust of George Washington and an American flag on a globe, 1857 3c Dull red (26) tied by "Troy N.Y. Jul 11" cds to locally-addressed cover, couple small pieces of black construction paper adhered to reverse, still Very Fine appearing (Weiss GW-12)Union Patriotic Covers
Lot #111 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
Beardless Lincoln in Thin Frame Facing Right, black design inverted at lower right, red and blue female figure with waving flag upright at left, franked with 1857 3c Dull red (26) tied by grid with matching "Lewiston Ms. May 20" cds (two months after inauguration), addressed to Harmony, Maine, barely reduced at left, light overall toning, still Very Fine, the only recorded example of this design, very eye-catching and unique...
Lot #112 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
Gen. Prentiss and Map, overall multicolored Magnus design, manuscript "Soldier's Letter" with officer's frank, black "Washington D.C. Nov 20" cds and straightline "Due 3," cover addressed to Columbia, Pennsylvania, barest trace of edge toning, large piece of black construction paper adhered to reverse, still Extremely Fine appearance, a rare and striking design (Weiss PM-217)rnProvenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)...
Lot #113 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
War Department Building and Bust of Lieut. Gen. Scott, multicolored Magnus two-panel design, portrait of Winfield Scott in uniform facing left with imprint below, War Department headquarters at left, 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by Alexandria, Virginia postmark, cover addressed to Camden, New Jersey, very slight reduction at right, still Very Fine and most attractive (Weiss FP-WS-75)rnProvenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg Sale 27, 2000)...
Lot #114 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"7th Reg. P.R.V.C.," all-over regimental design with pillar at left listing significant battles of the war, both instances of "7th" in the design have been replaced with a manuscript "4," 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by blue target with matching "Martinsburg W.V. 22 Feb 64" cds alongside, addressed to Philadelphia, opened at top, impression of docketing at left and few tiny edge nicks, still Very Fine and rare regimental design (...
Lot #115 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"California," purple overall design of state seal and flag, cover franked with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by Alexandria, Virginia datestamp, addressed to West Dryden, New York, includes matching lettersheet (split along the folds), tiny piece of black cardstock adhering to reverse and light edgewear, still Fine and attractive, only two recorded examples of this design, any California patriotic cover is rare (Weiss ST-271, Walcott...
Lot #116 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"For the Union, Connecticut," gorgeous multicolor Magnus design with two female figures and a waving flag at left and the state coat of arms of Connecticut at right, 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by indistinct September Washington, DC double circle datestamp, cover addressed to Amesbury, Massachusetts, Very Fine, one of the most attractive state designs we have seen (Weiss ST-184, Walcott 1642)Union Patriotic Covers
Lot #117 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"Loyal, Arms of Pennsylvania," attractive red and blue design with the state seal of Pennsylvania at left and a border of stars with the abbreviations of each state, Magee imprint on reverse, 1861 3c Rose (65) perfectly stocked-on-the-nose by black "Paid 3" in circle with matching "Bedford Pa. Paid Nov 30" cds alongside, addressed to McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, repairs at left and black construction paper adhered to reverse...
Lot #118 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"The Loyal States - Vermont," beautiful olive all-over design with the Vermont state motto seal, also Liberty reclining with a flag, remarkably well-centered 1861 3c Pink (64; stamp was submitted as a Pigeon blood and in our view certainly has a distinctive bluish tinge) tied by September 12, 1861 Washington, DC cds to cover to Rutland, Vermont, Reagles imprint on reverse, tiny piece out of backflap, Extremely Fine and...
Lot #119 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"The Rebel States - Arkansas," stunning all-over Reagles design depicting the devil with a Confederate flag, imprint on backflap, 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by grid to cover to Philadelphia (A.C. Kline correspondence), "Salem Mass June 27" cds alongside, Extremely Fine and lovely, the only recorded example of this design, a gem in every respect, 1994 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Weiss ST-84)rnProvenance: Jon Bischel (Nutmeg...
Lot #120 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"Cain of Baltimore," well-executed design in red showing Marshal of Police George Proctor Kane, cover franked with 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by black "Paid" in oval, red "Boston Mass Jan 9" double circle datestamp alongside, cover addressed to Kennebunkport, Maine, slightly reduced and small edge break at top, black construction paper adhered to reverse, still Extremely Fine, one of the most attractive and unusual patriotics we...
Lot #121 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"Monument to the Memory of Jeff Davis," dramatic design shows skeletal Jeff Davis standing atop a pyramid of skulls, cover franked with 1861 1c and 3c (63, 65), all tied by perfect strike of "New York June 25 1862" duplex, also straightline "Advertised" and "1" in circle rate marking, cover originally addressed to New Jersey and re-addressed to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, tiny edge crack at top and repaired backflap, from the...
Lot #122 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"Ye Prince of ye Rebells (Jeff.) announceth to ye Rebell Cabinett..." caricature in blue of Jefferson Davis and his cabinet with a humerous verse (different than the one depicted in Weiss), 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by "Cynthiana K.Y. Oct 14" cds to cover to Oregon, Ohio, Very Fine, a particularly attractive and rarely-seen design (Weiss C-P-J-75 var)Union Patriotic Covers
Lot #123 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"Our Country," red and blue design with quote from John A. Dix ("If any one attempts to haul down the American Flag..."), franked with 1861 10c Green (68), stamp tied by neat "Albion Pa. Jan 6" cds to cover addressed to Enniskillen, Canada West, backstamped Hamilton and Oil Springs, barely reduced at right, still Very Fine and attractive cover to a wonderful destination (Weiss F-R-232 var, Walcott 2732 var)rnProvenance: Marc...
Lot #124 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
Man with Sword and Flag, red and blue design, 1859 10c Green (35) tied by black "Paid" in grid, "Boston Ms. 10 cts May ?? 1861" cds in red with matching arced "U. States C" handstamp, on cover to Halifax, Nova Scotia, cover with vertical crease away from stamp and design, backflap a bit ragged, still a Very Fine and attractive combination of design, stamp, markings, and destination (Weiss M-R-53, Walcott 2023)Union Patriotic...
Lot #125 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"The Constitution," red and blue design of waving flag, the Constitution, and shaking hands, cover franked with 1861 1c Blue Type I and 1857 3c Dull red (18, 26), each stamp tied by neat black "Paid" in oval with red "Boston Mass Jun 11" double circle datestamp alongside, handstamped black "3" and manuscript "Paid," cover originally addressed to Beverly, Massachusetts (where it received a June 11 cds) and then forwarded to...
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