Sale 23: The Renard Collection

Lot 181    

House's Printing Telegraph. Illustrated design showing Telegraph Machine & Telegraph Lines on 1852 cover to Cincinnati franked with 1851 3¢ dull red (Pos. 28R3, large margins to just shaving frameline) tied by "Rochester, N.Y." cds, original matching printed telegram included, cover with part of flap replaced with small sealed tear just extending onto front, Extremely Fine, a rare design.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,350

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Lot 182    

New York Associated Press, Telegraphic Agency. Illustrated design on cover to Rochester, N.Y. franked with 1851 3¢ dull red (large margins to just shaving frameline) tied by bold "New-York" cds, docketed "1855", part of flap missing & small edge tear at top, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $400

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Lot 183    

New York Associated Press, Telegraphic Agency. Illustrated design on cover to Rochester, N.Y. franked with 1851 3¢ dull red (just shaving frameline) tied by "New-York" cds, docketed "1855", cover with couple small edge tears at top, Very Fine.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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Lot 184    

Vermont & Boston Telegraph Line. Fancy illustrated corner card showing different methods of transportation including Messenger, Horse and Rider, Steam Boat, Clipper Ship, Rail Road, and a Turtle, all beneath the Lighting Bolt of the Telegraph, corner card with "No Charge" imprint alongside on cover to Rhode Island franked with 1851 3¢ brownish carmine (Pos. 17R2L) tied by wonderful strike of "Woodstock, Vt." cds in blue, an Extremely Fine gem, a stunning exhibition item.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $3,750

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Lot 185    

Vermont & Boston Telegraph Line. Fancy illustrated corner card showing different methods of transportation including Messenger, Horse and Rider, Steam Boat, Clipper Ship, Rail Road, and a Turtle, all beneath the Lighting Bolt of the Telegraph, addressed to New Hampshire franked with 1851 3¢ dull red (right margin pair, large margins to just shaving frameline at bottom) cancelled by two strikes of blue grid with matching "Saco, Maine" cds at left, hint of corner wear, Very Fine, a wonderful & rare design.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $1,400

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