Sale 1139 — U.S. Treasures of Philately from The Irwin Weinberg Inventory

Sale Date — Wednesday, 9 November, 2016

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*A buyer’s premium of 15% of the winning bid was added as part of the total purchase price on all lots in this sale. Buyers were responsible for applicable sales tax, customs duty and any other prescribed charges. By placing a bid, bidders agreed to the terms and conditions in effect at the time of the sale.

Category — Fancy Cancellations

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
13
c
Sale 1139, Lot 13, Fancy Cancellations3c 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