Heart with Arrow Pointing Down to Right (Rohloff J-5), bold and sharp strike ties 1870 3c Green (147) to cover to Hartford, Connecticut, "Waterury Ct. Feb 14" (1871) datestamp, original contents enclosed (an attractive invitation to a dance), light bleaching, Very Fine and attractive (Rohloff "RRRR")rnProvenance: Dr. John Robertson (Private Transaction)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI
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January 26, 2022: “Erivan” Collection Part VI
The sixth part of the “Erivan” Collection of United and Confederate States Postal History will be held Wednesday, January 26 and the catalogue is now available on our website. Printed catalogues are currently in the final stages of production and can be expected by customers next week.
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Lot #52 - fancy cancels
Initial "G", Type 1 (Rohloff K-7), attractive strike on 1861 3c Rose (65), "Waterbury Con Sep 8 '66" datestamp alongside, addressed to Saugatuck, Connecticut, docketing at left, small backflap faults, Very Fine and choice, signed "OK GE Jackson" (Rohloff rarity "RRR")rnProvenance: Paul C. Rohloff (Private Transaction)rnGordon Eubanks (Private Transaction)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #53 - fancy cancels
"W", Type 5 (Rohloff K-18), bold strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65, damaged) to envelope addressed to Saugutuck, Connecticut, "Waterbury Jul 14 '66" postmark alongside, Very Fine strike on a clean cover, pictured in Rohloff page 132 (Rohloff rarity "RRR")"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #54 - fancy cancels
Three-Sectioned Leaf (Rohloff L-2), splendid strike showing the intricate detailing in the veins ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to envelope addressed to New Preston, Connecticut, "Waterbury Con Aug 25 '66" datestamp alongside, Very Fine in every respect, illustrated in Rohloff page 142 (Rohloff rarity "RR")rnProvenance: Mattatuck Historical Society (The Collectors Shop, 1959)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #55 - fancy cancels
Leaf, Type 6 (Rohloff L-11), three nice strikes tie 2c Vermilion, 5c Blue (178-79) on 3c Green entire addressed to Germany, "Waterbury Conn. May 14" datestamp (1878 docketing), backstamped Ohrdruf, Extremely Fine markings and cover, a colorful usage to a rare destination, 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificate (Rohloff rarity "RRR")rnProvenance: Henry W. Houser (Christie's-NY, 1990)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #56 - fancy cancels
"185" (Rohloff N-6), full strike on an 1873 3c Green (158) on an envelope addressed to Jersey City, New Jersey, well-struck "Waterbury Conn Feb 19 10AM" (1877) datestamp alongside, Very Fine and fresh, a wonderful example of this popular cancel commemorating the number of electoral votes received by Hayes in the election of 1876 (Rohloff rarity "RRR")rnProvenance: Paul Rohloff (Private Transaction)rnGordon Eubanks (Private...
Lot #57 - fancy cancels
Left Handed Mug, Type 1 (Rohloff O-8), full and a partial strike tie two 1861 3c Rose (65, right stamp small tear at top) to envelope to Blackstone, Massachusetts, "Waterbury Ct Sep 16 '67" postmark, Extremely Fine strikes, this cancel was in use for only one day, illustrated in Rohloff page 181 (Rohloff rarity "RRRR")rnProvenance: Paul Rohloff (Private Transaction)rnGordon Eubanks (Private Transaction)"Erivan" Collection...
Lot #58 - fancy cancels
Buttonless Shoe (Rohloff O-12), exceptional strike ties 1869 3c Ultramarine (114, small faults) to envelope with "Waterbury Ct. Mar 22" datestamp, addressed to Annapolis, Maryland and then forwarded to Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, manuscript "If not called for..." docketing at left, small tears along top edge, Extremely Fine strike on an attractive and choice cover, this short lived cancel was only used between March 19 and March...
Lot #59 - fancy cancels
Skull & Crossbones, Type 1 (Rohloff R-1), clear strike ties 1861 1c Blue (63) on locally addressed envelope with "Waterbury Con Apr 13 '66" postmark, Extremely Fine and attractive, this cancel was in use only from April 13 to 14, 1866, 1993 Philatelic Foundation certificate does not accompany (Rohloff rarity "RRRR", although it is now known about 11 examples exist)rnProvenance: Rarities of the World (R.A. Siegel Sale 560...
Lot #60 - fancy cancels
Star and Crescent (Rohloff S-10), perfect strike ties 1861 10c Green (68) to envelope with "Waterbury Con Aug 29 '67" datestamp, addressed to "Saint John, New Brunswick, British America" (backstamped August 31), barely reduced at left and some minor soiling, Extremely Fine cancel on an attractive cover, particularly desirable to a foreign destination, illustrated in Rohloff page 228 (Rohloff rarity "RRRR")rnProvenance:...
Lot #61 - fancy cancels
Anchor in Circle (Hebron, CT), full strike ties 1870 3c Green (147, short perf) on envelope addressed to Columbia, Connecticut, "Hebron Conn. Dec 27" datestamp, slightly reduced at right and wear on reverse, Very Fine strike (Cole RN-33)rnProvenance: Judge J. Richard Fay (R.A. Siegel Sale 662, 1983)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #62 - fancy cancels
Framed "H" (Hockanum, CT), ties 1868 3c Red (94) to envelope addressed to Watertown, Connecticut, "Hockanum Con Jun 19" (1868) datestamp at left, just reduced at right, Very Fine strike (Skinner-Eno LS-H 26)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #63 - fancy cancels
Skull and Crossbones (Fruitland, MD), sharp strike on 1883 2c Red brown (210) on envelope addressed to Philadelphia, accompanying "Fruitland, Md. Oct 11 1883" datestamp, Philadelphia backstamp, Very Fine and attractive (Cole SK-24)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #64 - fancy cancels
"Fouled Anchor" (Fayville, MA), full strike on a 1870 3c Green (147) with accompanying "Fayville, Mass. Apr 8 1871" datestamp, envelope addressed to Athens, Vermont, original contents, tiny nick at top and reduced at left, Very Fine strike (Skinner-Eno PO-An 33)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #65 - fancy cancels
Locomotive (South Hampton, MA), nearly complete strike on 1883 2c Red brown (210, trimmed perfs), Very Fine, as much of this famous cancel as could fit on a single stamp"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #66 - fancy cancels
"Sun Face" (St. Louis, MO), exceptional strike ties 1873 3c Green (207, perfs blunted at top) to yellow envelope addressed to New Canton, Illinois, "St. Louis Mo. Apr 8" datestamp alongside, cover slightly reduced at left into cornercard, Extremely Fine, a spectacular cover (Cole JO-98)rnProvenance: Dr. John Robertson (Private transaction, 1994)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #67 - fancy cancels
Eagle and 3-Bar Shield (Corry, PA), wonderful strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to envelope addressed to Simsbury, Connecticut, "Corry Pa. Aug 5" datestamp alongside, just reduced at left, Very Fine and choice (Skinner-Eno PT-E 4)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #68 - fancy cancels
Negative "PM" (Louisville, KY), perfect strike in blue ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to cover to Richmond, Virginia, "Louisville Ky. Jul 5" datestamp alongside, Extremely Fine and fresh, a choice strike on an immaculate cover (Skinner-Eno LC-P 9)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #69 - fancy cancels
Ornate "DK" (Brattleboro, VT), marvelous strike ties 1861 3c Rose (65) to a orange envelope addressed to Ewing, Massachusetts, "Brattleboro Vt Mar 8 1865" double-circle datestamp adjacent, Very Fine, a scarce and desirable cover, Daniel Kellogg was the postmaster of Brattleboro at the time of this cancel (Skinner-Eno LC-D 1)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #70 - fancy cancels
Profile of Hooded Man (Lynchburg, VA), 1861 3c Rose (65, small tear) tied by bold strike of fancy cancel to orange cover to Lexington, Virginia, "Lynchburg Va Dec 12" datestamp alongside, cornercard for commission and forwarding merchant, Very Fine strike on an attractive cover (Skinner-Eno PH-F 30)"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #71 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"Our Army & Navy - Gen. Butler, Gen. Stringham", portraits in ovals with naval battle scene between, all-over design in gray green, addressed to Dr. Henry C. Angell in Vienna, Austria on reverse with unusual franking of 1860 12c Black (36B), 1861 1c Blue (63), and five 1861 3c Rose pink (64b, one with blunted perfs from placement), all tied by black Boston "Paid" in grid, red "Boston Br. Pkt. 7 Paid Sep 24" also ties two...
Lot #72 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"In Union There Is Strength", 1861 12c Black (69, small internal tear) and six 1861 3c Rose (65) tied by segmented corks to cover to Dr. Henry C. Angell in Paris, France, red and blue Whittemore "In Union There Is Strength" patriotic design at left, red "Boston 24 Jan 20 Paid" datestamp, red transit and boxed "PD" and French arrival datestamp on reverse, Very Fine, a spectacular Angell cover"Erivan" Collection Part VI
Lot #73 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"History of Our Flag.", red and blue design with waving flag at left, well-centered 1860 24c Gray lilac (37) tied by black grid, red "Phila. Pa. Packet 3 Jun 7" (1861) datestamp, red June 22 London transit datestamp and backstamped Liverpool the next day, Extremely Fine, described as "gorgeous and matchless" in the sale of the Matthies collection and we find it difficult to add much elsernProvenance: Katherine Matthies (R.A....
Lot #74 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
"All I Want Is To Be Let A Loan, $15,000,000. I'll Take Anything", caricature deriding Confederate scrip and currency on orange cover to Liverpool, England, well-centered 1860 24c Gray lilac (37a) tied by black grid and red "Phila. Pa." packet cancel, red "London Paid BT Jy 4 61" transit cancel and Liverpool backstamp, Magee imprint on reverse, Extremely Fine, a stunning stamp on a gorgeous coverrnProvenance: Katherine...
Lot #75 - united states postal history Civil War Covers - Union Patriotic Covers
Soldier & Flag, "R. Island Regiment", red and blue design on cover front only addressed to Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, franked with pair of 1860 12c Black (36B), tied by red circled "Paid" markings, manuscript "Pr Europa, via Boston" routing instructions, red "Providence R.I. May 28" and "Boston Br Pkt May 20 19" datestamps, "24" rate handstamp, Very Fine and rare with only a few examples of this design recorded"Erivan...
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