Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020

Category — 1861-68 and 1869 Pictorial Issues Covers

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1259
c
Sale 1230, Lot 1259, 1861-68 and 1869 Pictorial Issues Covers3c Rose (65). Three items all relating to Leominster Mass., first bears 3c Rose (65) cancelled by bold strike of "3" handstamp on yellow cover to Boston; second with 3c Rose (65) used with Leominster, Mass. Provisional Postage Due maroon-colored label with "Forwarded Due 3 Cents" handstamp, the "3" is the same style as on the previous cover, stamp and label tied by "Leominster Ms. Jan. 3" circular datestamp on forwarded cover to Northboro; last bears 3c Rose (65) cancelled by Skull fancy cancel, "Cambridge Mass. Jan. 22" circular datestamp on cover to Leominster where forwarded to Worchester and with "Forwarded Free" label, last with minor toned spots, Very Fine and desirable group

E. 750-1,000
3,500