Circle of Diamonds. Three strikes tying 1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill, strip of three on cover to Ledyard, Ct., additionally tied by "Putman, Con., Sep 28" cds, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful multiple strike of this fancy radial cancel, unlisted in Skinner & Eno, with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 86; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction
We are pleased to announce our Winter 2014 auction with over 3,500 lots offered over four days. The sale is highlighted by:
- The Richard Graham Collection of Naval Covers
- Transatlantic Mail including the Ken Clark Collection of Liverpool Postal History.
- The John Cunningham Collection of United States Expositions.
- Hawaii including Specialized Hawaiian Numerals
- The Charles F. Meroni Jr. Collection of Panama Registered Mail (Part II)
- Worldwide Collections and Accumulations
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Auction scedule
December 8, Lots 1 - 975 - Western Postal History - U.S. Postal History
December 9, Lots 976 - 2053 - U.S. Postal History - U.S. Possessions
December 10, Lots 2054 - 2736 - Great Britain - General Foreign
December 11, Lots 2737 - 3544 - U.S. Cover Collections - Philatelic Literature
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Lot #908 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Lot #909 - united states postal history fancy cancels
"Clubs". Bold strike duplexed with "Boston Mass. Sep 7" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Groton Mass., Very Fine and choice.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-C5; Estimate $150 - 200.
Boston had a set of cancellations representing the four card suits: Clubs, Hearts, Diamonds and Spades.
Lot #910 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Eagle, Shield & Stars Postmark Device. Circa 1850's fancy metal (no handle) postmark device with removable type, similar to device used in Mechanicsburg, Ind., Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #911 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Five-Point Star Cancel of Waterbury, Ct. Complete strike tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Waukegan, Ill., matching "Waterbury, Con., Jun 1" cds alongside; small cover edge tears and crease ending in tear affecting stamp at right, a Very Fine strike, a rare fancy cancel used between May 16 and June 10, 1868, Rohloff rarity RRRR (less than 6 examples known). Scott No. 65.
Rohloff No. S-3; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #912 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Four Hearts. Bold strike in blue ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Freetown Mass., matching blue "Attleboro Mass. Aug 20" cds, Very Fine.
Skinner-Eno No. PH-H 71 var.; Estimate $300 - 400.
A choice strike of this unlisted pictorial fancy cancel, which is clearly four hearts.
Lot #913 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Four Leaf Clover. Complete sharp strike of fancy cancel on 1861, 1¢ blue, on unsealed locally addressed cover, matching "Williams Port, Pa., Jun 12" alongside; stamp with small preprinting paper wrinkle, a Very Fine and choice strike.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #914 - united states postal history fancy cancels
"G" within Compass and Calipers. Bold strike duplexed with "Quincy Ms 27 Apr" cds ties 3¢ rose (65), couple short perfs, on cover to Malborough Mass.; no flap, a Very Fine strike.
Skinner-Eno No. FR-M2a 2; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #915 - united states postal history fancy cancels
"G." Printed Precancel of Glastonbury, Ct. On 1873, 1¢ ultramarine affixed to J.B. Williams & Co. - Shaving & Toilet Soap manufacturer corner card cover to Front Royal, Va., reverse with allover illustrated scene showing various soap products, Very Fine, a choice usage of the rare Glastonbury printed precancel on cover, with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 156; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #916 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Geometric Rosette. Bold strike duplexed with complete "Alexandria Va. Oct 27" cds ties 3¢ red, grilled (94), split grill var. on orange buff cover to Leesburg Va., Extremely Fine and attractive.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-R20; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #917 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Heart. Bold central strike duplexed with partial "Covington Va. Feb 10" cds on 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to New York City, blue "C.E. Harttung & Co., Feb 12 1869" receiving circular handstamp; small top edge tear, F.-V.F.
Skinner-Eno No. PH-H 3; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #918 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Hollow Star. Three strikes tying 1861, 1¢ blue, vertical strip of three on fresh cover to soldier in Washington D.C., matching "Ludow, Vt., Mar 3" cds alongside, Very Fine, a very scarce fancy cancel, unlisted in Skinner & Eno.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lot #919 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Kicking Mule. Clear strike duplexed with "Goleta, Santa Barbara Co. Cal. Jan 2 1883" triple cds (Williams SBA-530) on 3¢ green entire to New York City, Very Fine and choice strike, the Goleta Kicking Mule is scarce and difficult to find well struck.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #920 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Kicking Mule of Port Townsend, Wash. Duplex postmark tying 2¢ Banknote on cover to Berkeley, Cal., Very Fine.
Scott No. 210; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #921 - united states postal history fancy cancels
"L" of Logansport, Ind. Socked-on-the-nose strike on 1861, 3¢ rose, on cover with "Logansport, Ind., Jun 29" cds alongside, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 65.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-L 4; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #922 - united states postal history fancy cancels
La Salle, N.Y. County & Postmaster Boxed Date Stamp. Full clear purple "Aug 1, 1882" postmark on cover to Oil City, Pa., franked with 3¢ Banknote canceled by matching grid handstamp, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #923 - united states postal history fancy cancels
"N" of Greenfield, Mass. Complete strike on 1869, 3¢ ultramarine, on embossed corner card cover with "Greenfield, Ms., Apr 12" cds alongside, Very Fine. Scott No. 114.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-N 3; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #924 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Rectangular Geometric. Complete bold strike ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Falmouth Va., matching "Kingston Pa. Apr 6" cds, docketing at right, Very Fine. Scott No. 65.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-S 27; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #925 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Rosette of Waterbury, Ct. Full strike tying 1869, 3¢ ultramarine on cover to Rutland, Vt., with "Waterbury, Ct., Jul 12" cds alongside; small cover corner and stamp nick, otherwise Very Fine, rarity RRR - less than 9 examples known, with 1990 P.F. certificate. Rohloff No. P-30.
Scott No. 114; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #926 - united states postal history fancy cancels
"S" in Circle. Full strike on 1869, 3¢ ultramarine, just tying on cover to Genesco, Ill., matching "Quincy, Ill., Jan 11" alongside, Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 114.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-S 6; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #927 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Shield. Strong complete strike tying 1869, 3¢ ultramarine on cover to New York City, matching "Bridgeport, Ct., Dec 17" cds alongside, Very Fine, a choice strike, the Bridgeport post office employed several different fancy shield cancels during this time period, this design is unlisted in Skinner & Eno, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 114; Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot #928 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Shield within Circular Frame. Choice strike duplexed with "Leavenworth Kas Oct 9" cds cancels 1861, 3¢ rose, shorter perfs at right, on orange cover to Cleveland Oh., blind embossed corner card; reduced slightly at right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 65.
Skinner-Eno No. PS-FC 42; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #929 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Shield within Circular Frame. Bold strike duplexed with "Leavenworth Kas Sep 27" cds ties 1863, 2¢ black, well centered, on 1867 local cover, original 1867 receipt enclosure accompanies; reduced at left with edge tear, minor perf toning, F.-V.F. Scott No. 73.
Skinner-Eno No. PS-FC 42; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #930 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Star in Circle. Full strike tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover with allover State of N.Y. Assembly Chamber shaded corner card cover, matching "Green Point, N.Y., May 17" cds alongside, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #931 - united states postal history fancy cancels
"Turtle Back" Geometric. Bold sharp strike tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Hartford, Ct., matching "Alexandria, Va., Jul 29" cds alongside; light cover scuffs and stamp with pulled perf at bottom, still an Extremely Fine strike. Scott No. 65.
Skinner-Eno No. GE-M 6; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #932 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Zevely Circular of "Post Office Stamps", 1851. Blue printed circular headed "Post Office Stamps, Engraved on Wood, By E.S. Zeverly, P.M." by Mr. Chas. M. Willard illustrating the Ludlow postmark and other rating handstamps, red " Ludlow, Mass. Mar. 11" cds with attached "Paid" below, addressed to the Postmaster at Franklin Me.; file fold, F.-V.F., ex-Cipolla.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
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