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U.S. Postal History - Fancy Cancels

Lots 911-920 Lots 921-923

Lot 911    

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Canceled by central strike of fancy Star of David cancel with second strike below on cover to Boston, Mass., clear matching "Chicopee, Mass. Jul 28" cds; stamp with some oxidation, otherwise Extremely Fine. Skinner-Eno No. ST-6P 23.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $160

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Lot 912    

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Tied by fancy Star in Circle cancel on tan allover illustrated G. & D. Cook & Co. Carriage Makers ad cover to Winchendon, Mass., matching "Portland, Conn. Jan 24" cds; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, ex Judge Fay. Skinner-Eno No. ST-E 13.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $230

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Lot 913    

Envelope, 1864, 3¢ pink. Corner card entire to Cleveland, Tenn. canceled by Knoxville, Tenn. cds and fancy Horse Head duplex cancel, Very Fine. Skinner-Eno No. PA-H 4.
Scott No. U58    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $125

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Lot 914    

1861, 3¢ rose. Large margins, tied by strong full strike of fancy Shield handstamp on cover to Norwich, Conn., matching "Brooklyn, N.Y. Nov 18" cds, Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice fancy strike on cover; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. PS-FC 57.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $650

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Lot 915    

1861, 3¢ rose. Nicely centered, tied by full strike of fancy "New London, N.H., Mar 13" double oval date stamp on fresh cover to Lewiston, Me., Extremely Fine and choice; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. PM-TF 19.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $800

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Lot 916    

1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by full bold strike of Devil with Pitchfork cancel on cover to South Hartford, N.Y., with light "Brattleboro, Vt. Nov 25" cds additionally tying stamp; sealed cover tears at top, Fine, still a clear full strike of this rare fancy cancellation; with 1994 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. PH-F 41.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $550

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Lot 917    

1861, 3¢ rose. Canceled by full strike of fancy Cat Head cancel on cover to Brookline, Mass., matching "Cambridge, Mass. Nov 23" cds alongside, Very Fine. Skinner-Eno No. PA-C 1.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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Lot 918    

1861, 3¢ rose. Corner nick at top left, tied by full strike of Shield cancel on 1867 cover to Pawtucket, R.I., with matching "Paterson, N.J. Jun 7" cds alongside, a Very Fine strike. Skinner-Eno No. PS-ST 20.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $140

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Lot 919    

1869, 3¢ ultramarine. Canceled by full central strike of fancy "1870" in circle year date cancel on cover to Philadelphia, pa., matching "Nashotah, Wis. Apr 8" cds alongside, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce on cover strike of this fancy year date cancel; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. ND-Y 19.
Scott No. 114    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $575

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Lot 920    

1869, 3¢ ultramarine. Huge margins with natural s.e. at right, few short perfs, tied by fancy Three Leaf Clover cancel on fresh cover to New York City, with second strike of "Thomaston, Me. Dec 10" duplex cds at right, Very Fine, unlisted in Skinner and Eno; with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 114    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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