Sale 38: The Barbara Fosdyke-Ray Black Jack Collection

Lot 2131    

1863, 2¢ black. In combination with 1861, 3¢ rose + 10¢ green on normal size cover to Green P.O., R.I. tied by unusual circle of wedges cancels with indentation "patent" punch at center and partial town postmark which appears to be New York; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, an unusual 5 time rate usage.
Scott No. 73+65+68    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2132    

1863, 2¢ black, Three Singles. Tied by three strikes of blue "Louisville, Ky., Mar 15, '64" cds target duplexes on fresh double rate cover to Canadice, N.Y., docketed "Portraits" at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 73    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $170

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Lot 2133    

1863, 2¢ black. In combination with 1861, 10¢ green, both stamps well centered with brilliant colors, on fresh Provost Marshal General's Office legal size corner card cover to Pottsville, Pa., tied by "Philadelphia, Pa., Dec 18, 1867" cds with second strike alongside, Extremely Fine and choice, a very pretty cover and combination paying four times the first class rate, ex McClellan.
Scott No. 73+68    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2134    

1863, 2¢ black. In combination with large margin 1861, 1¢ blue on cover to Union, Ky., canceled by neat grid handstamp with matching "Carrollton, Ky., Dec 4" cds, "via Cincinnati, O." routing endorsement; light perf toning, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 73+63    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $95

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Lot 2135    

1863, 2¢ black, Strip of Three. Cork canceled and tied by "New Orleans, La., Jun 7" cds on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to New York City; few sealed cover tears and missing most of backflap, F.-V.F., a scarce triple rate usage.
Scott No. 73+U58    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $95

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Lot 2136    

1863, 2¢ black. In combination with 1861, 1¢ blue (defects) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Upperville, Va., tied by "Fort Dodge, Ioa., Sep 15, '65" cds and target duplexes, Fine.
Scott No. 73+63+U58    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $70

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Lot 2137    

1863, 2¢ black. Uprating on 1861, 1¢ Star Die entire addressed to Danville, Ky., tied by "Phila, Pa., Jul 10, 1863" cds and target duplex, Very Fine.
Scott No. 73+U19    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $90

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Lot 2138    

1867, 2¢ black, D. Grill, Horizontal Pair. Typical centering, tied through perfs by quartered cork cancels on cover to Westport, Conn., matching "San Francisco, Cal., Jun 30" cds; cover with small repaired edge nick at top not mentioned on certificate, Fine, an extremely rare on cover multiple usage of the 2¢ Blackjack D. Grill issue; with 1996 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 84    $9,250 for fine off cover pair.

Realized: $1,900

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Lot 2139    

1867, 2¢ black, D. Grill, Horizontal Pair. Typical centering and strong grill, tied by two strikes of "Philada., Pa., Nov 6" cds and cork duplex on cover to Portland, Me., F.-V.F., an attractive and extremely rare on cover usage, ex Rorke; with 1972 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 84    $9,250 for fine off cover pair.

Realized: $1,450

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Lot 2140    

1867, 2¢ black, F. Grill. In combination with 1869, 1¢ buff (natural s.e.) + 3¢ ultramarine on double rate embossed corner card cover to Portland, Me., all tied by neat cork cancels with "Boston, Mass., Jul 9" origin cds alongside; with original enclosure, Very Fine, an unusual and scarce mixed issue combination franking.
Scott No. 93    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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