Sale 1139 — U.S. Treasures of Philately from The Irwin Weinberg Inventory
Sale Date — Wednesday, 9 November, 2016
Category — Fancy Cancellations
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Large margins to in, tied by Christian Cross fancy cancel, "Canton Mi. Apr. 21" circular datestamp on cover to Buchannan Carroll & Co. in New Orleans, usual small filing holes, missing part of top flap, Very Fine strike, unlike typical "Cross" cancels with segments of equal length, this Canton Cross is clearly a representation of the Christian crucifix, ex "Artemis"
E. 1,000-1,500
2,200
14
3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Full to clear margins, cancelled by bold strike of negative "A.H." postmaster's initials cancel, manuscript "West Charleston Ohio, Aug. 19" postmark on glazed cover to Springdale O., minor edge wear, Very Fine strike, scarce use of initialed cancel on 1851 Issue, the postmaster's name was Andrew Hoagland, ex "Artemis"
E. 1,000-1,500
750
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3c Rose (65). Bright color, tied by Eagle fancy cancel, "Cambridge Mass. Dec. 12" circular datestamp on cover to Piqua O., stamp with tiny tear at top, Very Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, ex "Artemis"
E. 1,000-1,500
1,300
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3c Rose (65). Bright color, tied by bold strike of "U.S." and Stars in Shield fancy cancel, "Boston Mass. Sep. 21" circular datestamp on cover to Waterville Vt., 1865 docketing at left, barely reduced at left, Extremely Fine strike of this pro-Union fancy cancel, ex "Artemis"
E. 1,000-1,500
3,500
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3c Ultramarine (114). Radiant color, cancelled by perfect strike of Large Bee fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff A-13), stamp with diagonal crease at topEXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE WATERBURY LARGE BEE FANCY CANCEL. A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE FANCY CANCEL.
The details of this carving are truly remarkable and clearly visible in this example; for example, the delicate lines of the bee's wings.
Ex Laehder. With 1981 P.F. certificate.
E. 5,000-7,500
6,250
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3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color, cancelled by well-struck Buttonless Shoe fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff O-12), pulled perf at bottom, small thin spot in grill, toned spot at bottom left corner, still a Very Fine strike of this scarce fancy cancel, according to Wikipedia, this style of buttonless shoe was invented for Queen Victoria in 1836, utilizing stretchable rubber (a new invention) at the sides in place of laces but still keeping the profile of lace-ups, its feminine image was soon lost and was adopted by male wearers, at which time it was dubbed the Congress Gaiter or Boston Boot in the United States, with 2011 P.F. and P.S.E. certificates
E. 500-750
600
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3c Ultramarine (114). Cancelled by "Shoo Fly" fancy cancel of Kittrell N.C., also with part of red circular datestamp at bottom, small corner crease at top leftVERY FINE STRIKE OF THE KITTRELL N.C. "SHOO FLY" FANCY CANCEL.
The children's song of the same name was written by Thomas Brigham Bishop (who also wrote "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and other famous patriotic songs). The words were later changed to "I belong to somebody" from "I belong to Company G", a reference to a black detachment commanded by Bishop.
Ex Laehder. With 1995 P.F. certificate
E. 2,000-3,000
1,600
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3c Ultramarine (114). Rich color, bold strike of Bee fancy cancel, thin spot at lower left, still Very Fine strike, ex Laehder, with 1978 P.F. certificate
E. 750-1,000
500
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3c Ultramarine (114). Tied on small piece by Bee fancy cancel of Adrian Mich., few small perf flaws not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Very Fine strike, ex Laehder, with 1981 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
800
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