1870-90 bank note issues - Stamp Auctions

Lot 1089 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 1089 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

1873, 30¢ gray black. In combination with 1873, 10¢ brown, all tied by New York cds's on 1874 folded letter sheet to Vera Cruz, Mexico, "Cuba" ship endorsement and "-85cs" inland rate handstamp; cover with small sealed tear at top, Very Fine.
Scott No. 165+161; Estimate $300 - 400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues
Lot 1091 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 1091 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

1890, 5¢ chocolate. Tied by "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, Oct 4, 94" duplex handstamp on "Consulate of the United States of America, Foochow, China" corner card cover to Sam's Valley, Oregon, with blue "Local Post Agency, Foochow, Se 25, 94" cds, with original enclosure from W.C. Hixson regarding the first issue of the Foochow local stamp is "in the process of manufacture" and pricing for quantities of each stamp as well as other issues; cover with slightly rough opening at right, F.-V.F., a scarce cover and interesting enclosure sent on the advent of the first Foochow stamps.
Scott No. 223; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues
Lot 1087 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 1087 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

1873, 12¢ blackish violet, horizontal pair. Used with 1870, 3¢ green, all with rich colors and tied by cork cancels on 1876 Landfear correspondence cover to Cape of Good Hope, matching "New Haven Conn. Feb 8" cds, sharp "New York '1.10' Feb 9" exchange cds, red London (2.21) transit and Cape Town (3.21) arrival datestamps; small part of envelope trimmed at top from opening, Very Fine.
Scott No. 162+158; Estimate $300 - 400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues
Lot 1088 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 1088 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

1873, 12¢ blackish violet + 10¢ brown. Tied by circle of wedges handstamps on 1874 cover to Moradabad, India, "Syracuse, N.Y., Dec 28" origin cds alongside, manuscript "1/4" rate and "Overland Postage Due" cds additionally tying 12¢, reverse with red N.Y. exchange and London transit cds's, Bombay and receiving postmarks; cover with small corner tear at top, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 162+161; Estimate $200 - 300.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues
Lot 1084 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 1084 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

1870, 10¢ brown. Slightly affected by edge placement, tied by segmented NYFM grid cancel on cover addressed to U.S. Steamer Wyoming at Aspinwall, Panama, matching "New York Jul 30" cds, Very Fine, ex-Boker, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. 150; Estimate $100 - 150.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues
Lot 1085 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 1085 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

1870, 15¢ bright orange. Bright color, tied by two strikes of target cancel on orange 1871 cover to Switzerland, postmarked part strike of Santa Cruz, Cal. Feb. cds, bearing red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Feb 25" exchange office cds, Burgdorf (3.9) transit backstamp; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, a scarce use.
Scott No. 152; Estimate $100 - 150.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues
Lot 1080 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 1080 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

1870, 3¢ green. Tied by "Fayetteville, N.Y., Oct 31" duplex postmark on oversized enamel cover with ornate bronze floral and address panel scroll design bearing multicolored floral design, reverse with similar ornate bronze design; couple small edge tears at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 147; Estimate $150 - 200.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues
Lot 1086 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 1086 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

1873, 6¢ dull pink. Single and pair tied by manuscript cancels on registered cover with preprinted address to Boston Mass., "Troy N.H." origin cds, scarce rimless "Boston Mass. Reg. Sep 30" receiving cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 159; Estimate $100 - 150.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues
Lot 1081 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 1081 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

1871, 7¢ vermilion. Well centered, in combination with 1870, 3¢ green on folded letter sheet to Cirous, France paying the 9¢ French mail rate (1¢ overpayment), tied by quartered cork cancels and partial blue French transit, with "San Francisco, Cal., Sep 17" origin cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 149+147; Estimate $150 - 200.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues
Lot 1090 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 1090 - united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine. Three singles, tied by negative "7" numeral duplexed with "Boston Mass. Nov 18" cds on cover with hand-illustrated Bugling Soldier with flag addressed to Billow Falls Vt.; some toned perfs and small flaws at bottom, cover reduced at left with small tear, F.-V.F. and attractive.
Scott No. 182; Estimate $300 - 400.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history 1870-90 bank note issues