Sale 23: The Renard Collection

Lot 122    

J. Chiles (Postmaster's Name). in ribbon entwined around ornate Patriotic Shield cancel tying 1851 3¢ orange brown (mostly full margins) on 1852 cover (with original enclosure) to New Jersey postmarked with "Eutaw, Ala." cds, Extremely Fine, a stunning exhibition item and one of the most spectacular fancy cancels of the era.
Scott No. 10    Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.

Realized: $27,000

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Lot 20    

1851, 3¢ orange brown, First Day Cover. Large margins to just barely in at bottom, beautiful rich color and early impression, tied by blue grid cancel with matching "Philadelphia/Jul 1" (1851) circular datestamp on First Day folded letter to Elkton, Md., cover datelined "Philad July 1, 1851" & docketed on side flap "Phila July 1/51/Rec'd July 2nd", Very Fine, a wonderful First Day Cover & one of the few with clear date evidence of the usage, ex-Gibson.
Scott No. 10    Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

The 3¢ orange brown replaced the 5¢ 1847 issue which was demonetized on July 1, 1851 when the new 3¢ postal rate took effect for letters sent up to 3,000 miles.

Realized: $9,500

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Lot 286    

[Propaganda] Cheap Inland and Ocean Postage. Elaborately illustrated "Barnabas Bates" cover depicting Steamer, Train & Eagle with Shield in black franked with 1851 3¢ dull red (just clear to mostly large margins, light crease) tied by "Havanna, N.Y." cds, cover with ornate imprint of "D. Felt & Hosford, Stationers" on reverse, tiny cover tear at top just affecting ribbon, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

Realized: $9,000

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Lot 272    

Silsbe, Buckley & Bennett, Manufactures of Cabinet Furniture. brown embossed cameo corner card on cover to Massachusetts franked with 1851 3¢ dull red, stunning corner margin single tied by "Geneva, N.Y." cds, a Superb stamp & cover.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $7,250

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Lot 285    

[Propaganda] Cheap Inland and Ocean Postage. Illustrated Barnabas Bates Postage Reform Propaganda cover showing Steamship, Eagle with Shield & Steam Engine, addressed to the President of the Northern Railroad & franked with 1851 3¢ orange brown (large even margins) tied by a wonderful strike of "Northern R.R., New York" balloon postmark, hint of address ink "bleeding" due to moisture & trivial water stain on reverse, an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Bigham, Dick, Haas, Grunin.
Scott No. 10    Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

Realized: $7,000

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Lot 8 /   

1852, 3¢ dull red. Top right corner margin block of 6 (positions 9-10, 19-20, 29-30R2L), top right corner stamp showing recut button on shoulder, o.g., very lightly hinged at top and bottom (center stamps never hinged), large margins, rich bright color, remarkably fresh, Extremely Fine, an outstanding mint multiple for the true connoisseur, Scott catalog for hinged block and pair; with 1969 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 11    $2,675.

Realized: $5,750

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Lot 1 o   

1851, 3¢ orange brown. stunning top left corner margin single (Pos. 1R2E), large margins, deep rich orange brown shade, neatly cancelled by blue "Philadelphia" town cancel, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott No. 10    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $5,250

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Lot 252    

Bills & Thayer/Manufacturers of Crystal Palace Mills Extra Fancy & Superfine Flour. Stunning embossed cameo corner card in green showing design of the Crystal Palace Building on cover franked with 1851 3¢ dull red (just in at bottom) tied by neat "Troy, N.Y." cds, insignificant flap tear, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $4,250

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Lot 21    

1851, 3¢ orange brown. stunning top left corner margin single (Pos. 1RO), large margins including portion of next stamp at right, deep rich orange brown shade, neatly tied by "New-York" cds on 1851 folded letter to Connecticut, Superb, a gorgeous position piece.
Scott No. 10    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $4,000

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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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