Sale 1011 — United States Stamps & Postal History, Foreign
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 21-24 June, 2011
Category — 1c-3c 1861-68 Issue (Scott 63-65)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1519
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0
0
1520
1c Blue (63). Horizontal strip of three, deep rich color, tied by target cancel and duplex "New-York Jun. 1" double-circle datestamp on blue "Liberty & Union Now & Forever" Patriotic to Belunt N.Y., fresh and Very Fine, a beautiful cover
E. 500-750
2,800
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3c Pink (64). Vivid color, beautifully balanced margins with selvage at right, tied by "Lowell Ms. Sep. 9, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to North Tunbridge Vt. with beardless Lincoln three-quarter portrait in oval, Milgram AL-13, J.M. Whittemore & Co. imprint, stamp tied partly overlapping portrait, barely reduced at right, fresh and Extremely Fine, a gorgeous Lincoln cover with a choice example of the 1861 3c Pink
E. 1,000-1,500
1,200
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3c Pink (64). Gorgeous color, natural s.e. at left, tied by blue boxed grid, matching "Columbus O. Dec. 10" double-circle datestamp on McClellan Patriotic cover to Lodi O., reduced at left, stamp and cover with tiny toned spot at right, still Very Fine
E. 300-400
140
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3c Pink (64). Three covers, first two Patriotic uses incl. Revolutionary War Soldier and Flag and second on Waving Flag cover, last with Louisville Ky. grid and double-circle datestamp, some wear or small flaws incl. one slightly reduced at right and another missing top flap, appear Very Fine, one P.F. certificate accompanies
3,900
800
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3c Pigeon Blood Pink (64a). Bright shade, tied by "Medina N.Y. Sept. 26, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to Union Springs N.Y., bold "Due 3" in circle handstamp, opened a bit unevenly at right and minor edgewear, few short or pulled perfs at bottom, otherwise Very Fine example of this desirable shade, ex Hulme, with 2009 P.F. certificate
5,750
0
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3c Rose Pink (64b). Jumbo margins and beautifully centered, natural s.e. at right, vivid color, tied by "Portland Me. Feb. 18, 1863" double-circle datestamp on orange cover to Yarmouth Me., fresh and Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate
E. 200-300
180
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3c Rose Pink (64b). Bright shade, tied by "Searsmont Me. Mar. 22 (1862)" circular datestamp on red and blue Union patriotic cover to Yarmouth Me. depicting an eagle in flight holding an American flag, original contents a lengthy letter written partly in two directions, stamp with pulled perf at top and small corner stain, otherwise Very Fine, attractive better shade on patriotic cover, with 2009 P.F. certificate
260
250
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3c Rose (65). Tied by light but clear strike of Devil & Pitchfork fancy cancel, matching "West Meriden Conn. May 24" circular datestamp on cover to Matteawan N.Y., "Mechanics Trading Co. Dealers in Groceries & Provisions, West Meriden" handstamp at top left and on backflap, crayon notation at left, Fine example of this desirable fancy cancel on cover
E. 200-300
225
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3c Rose (65). Choice centering, tied by Waterbury Leaf fancy cancel (Rohloff L-1) and by "Waterbury Con. Jul. 18, 1866" double-circle datestamp on cover to Fond Du Lac Wis., small cover tears at top, markings enhanced, otherwise Very Fine
E. 200-300
160
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3c Rose (65). Outstanding centering with wide margins, brilliant color, cancelled by central strike of 5-ring target, matching "SOUTH LITCHFIELD ME." and "MAR. 10" straightline handstamps on cover to Augusta Me., Extremely Fine, a very choice stamp and strike of this rare straightline which is unlisted in the Dow book
E. 300-400
425
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3c Rose (65). Bright color, tied by circular grid cancel with matching "Petersborough N.H. May 22, 1862" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to Keene N.H. with illustrated Lincoln-Hamlin Campaign corner card, Milgram AL-95, Carpenter & Allen imprint, slightly reduced at right, otherwise fresh and Very Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate
E. 300-400
425
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3c Rose (65). Color slightly oxidized, tied by "Lake Village N.H. Sep. 2" circular datestamp on cover to Meredith Hill N.H. with "J. D. His Marque" and "A.L. -- his marks!" pirate flag Union patriotic design, minor top flap tear, Very Fine, a scarce and desirable Patriotic design referring to Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln, ex Walcott
E. 400-500
900
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3c Rose (65). Sheet selvage at bottom, bright color, tied by grid cancel, matching "Manchester N.H. Dec. 24, 1861" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to South Groton Mass., with red illustrated "Third Battalion New England Cavalry" patriotic design, enclosed letter with same illustration, Very Fine, beautiful Union cavalry design mailed Christmas eve
E. 200-300
600
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3c Rose (65). Tied by blue grid with matching "Louisville Ky. May 21, 1863" double-circle datestamp on overall gray Kentucky "The War for the Union" Patriotic cover to Crittenden N.Y., with original letter datelined "Hospital No. 2 May 20, Louisville, Kentucky", from a soldier named Albert Robinson, good content mentions Battle of Pittsburgh Landing where 275 men from his regiment were "kild and wounded", trivial perf toning, otherwise Extremely Fine, scarce design and good letter from a wounded soldier
E. 300-400
800
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3c Rose (65) Inter-pane margin at right, tied by bold "Norfolk Va. Oct. 6 '63" double-circle datestamp on Adams Express Co., Burnside Expedition orange illustrated cover with four horses pulling a large wagon, to Bradford N.H., Nesbitt & Co. imprint on back, Very Fine, a beautiful design, with 1997 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
1,000
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3c Rose (65). Tied by indistinct strike of Washington D.C. circular datestamp on cover to Petersham Mass. with bronze Magnus "Camp Scene From Photograph" design, stamp with tear and areas of toning, still appears Very Fine, a beautiful patriotic design, also incl. second multicolored Magnus design depicting lady and shield at top left, franked with 3c Rose, reduced at lower right and small cover tear, appears Fine
E. 300-400
450
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3c Rose (65). Tied by "Lowell Ms. Oct. 14, 1861" circular datestamp on cover to East Westmoreland N.H. with bronze Magnus "Camp Scene From Photograph" patriotic design, barely reduced at right, minor soiling, Very Fine and rare, ex Jarrett
E. 500-750
475
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3c Rose (65). Tied by "Alexandria Va. Feb. 18" double-circle datestamp on 1862 multicolored Magnus "Camp Scene from Photograph" patriotic cover to North Gage N.Y., with original Magnus multicolored lettersheet enclosure depicting Brig. Gen. Lander and 4pp detailed letter from a soldier, datelined "Sumner's Division, Camp California, Feb. 17th 1862", relating to part of his regiment being sent down the Mississippi on gun boats, camp life including references to daily deaths in his brigade, religion, and a glowing testimonial to his commanding general for being a man of god, stating "Under such a leader who would not be willing to be led on the field of battle or anywhere that he might purpose to lead them. Would they not be sure of victory, knowing that this leader is one who puts his trust in the God of battles?", stamp with folded perf tip at left, cover with couple rough edges at bottom left and missing part of top flap, still Very Fine, a desirable and beautiful Magnus cover and lettersheet with interesting soldier content
E. 500-750
550
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3c Rose (65). Tied by light strike of "Alexandria Va." double-circle datestamp on cover to Webster N.H. with Magnus multicolored Gen. Heintzelman Patriotic design, framed portrait surrounded by soldiers, opened on three sides and slightly reduced at left, still Very Fine
E. 300-400
275
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