Sale 44: The Westpex Sale - Important Worldwide Stamps and Covers

Lot 1429    

1861, 1¢ blue, horizontal strip of three. Few flaws, tied on cover to Santa Rosa by two full strikes of fancy Flag and "Union" slogan cancel, with matching "Healdsburg, Cal., Aug. 6, 1863" cds at left; couple small cover stain spots and center stamp with diagonal tear, otherwise Very Fine, a remarkable patriotic fancy cancellation usage from Healdsburg, California and extremely rare on the 1861 1¢ issue, ex Knapp (with auction lot number affixed); with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $2,300

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Lot 1430    

1861, 1¢ blue. Tied by "Millville, N.Y./Jan 6" cds on Leeds Patent Envelope to Flushing, Long Island envelope with vertical perforations at right and 1¢ adhesive placed in "portrait" frame, envelope with original 1862 enclosure, 1¢ adhesive, faults, which was the intent of such type envelopes, Very Fine usage and rare with 1¢, ex-Knapp, Risvold.
Scott No. 63    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Sometimes called the "First Window Envelope," patented by Benjamin Morrison 19 June, 1860. The following year Lewis W. Leeds of New York, without knowing about Morrison's patent, invented a similar type of envelope. Because of the similarity of the two designs, Leeds had to buy out the Morrison patent on 7 May, 1862. The idea was that the postmarked postage stamp would be on the letter and the envelope could be thrown away, leaving a postal record of the content. This cover could be torn open by the perforations on the right end, tearing the stamp and preventing its reuse if not cancelled. As such, intact envelopes such as this are extremely scarce.

Realized: $3,000

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Lot 1431    

1861, 1¢ blue. Strip of 3 with fancy square grid cancels (S-E SD-G84) on cover postmarked neat Mason Ohio cds to Springfield o.; upper right corner of right stamp damaged, otherwise Very Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1432    

1861, 3¢ pink. Tied by blue Feb 9 Cincinnati duplex on cover to St. Louis, forwarded to Paducah Ky. with 1861, 3¢ rose added and tied by Feb 10 St. Louis duplex, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful and rare usage; with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 64+6    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1433    

1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink. Deep rich color, some creasing at bottom from slight cover overlap and some toned perfs, tied by blue "Saint Denis, Md., Sep 7" cds on cover to Canadice, N.Y., reverse with red and blue Patriotic bordered flaps and embossed eagle and slogan design, Very Fine appearance, a attractive on cover usage of the rare 1861, 3¢ pigeon blood pink; with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 64a    $5,750.

Realized: $2,300

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Lot 1434    

1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by target cancel with "Phila., Pa./Jan. 5, 1865" cds alongside on cover to New York with rare Patriotic Design showing the Venezuelan Flag, reverse with "embossed seal of United States Legation Venezuela" with American Eagle at center, cover endorsed pr. White Wing at top left, undoubtedly carried outside of the mails on the White Wing by Diplomatic Pouch, Very Fine and rare, ex-Jarrett; with 2003 P.F. certificate stating Genuine, but declining opinion as to whether this was carried by Diplomatic Pouch.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $550

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Lot 1435    

1861, 3¢ rose, two singles. Tied by full early sharp strike of fancy Cat Head cancel on fresh cover to Willet's Point, N.Y., matching "Cambridge, Mass., Dec 4" cds additionally tying left stamp, "1866" pencil docketing, Extremely Fine, a choice strike; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. PA-C1.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1436    

1861, 3¢ rose. Well centered and fresh, tied by choice strike of "Union" Star (Skinner-Eno ST-C 14) on immaculate orange cover to Springfield Mass., "West Hampton Mass Jul 14 1866" cds; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine, ex-Skinner.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $200

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Lot 1437    

1861, 3¢ rose. Canceled by full socked-on-the-nose strike of fancy Skull cancel on fresh cover to Willet's Point, N.Y., matching "Cambridge, Mass., Feb 2" cds alongside, "1867" pencil docketing; barest cover reduction at left, Very Fine, a choice strike of this Cambridge, Mass. fancy; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. PH-M 32.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $250

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Lot 1438    

1861, 3¢ rose. Canceled by full bold fancy Circle in Star handstamp on small cover to Lockhaven, Pa., matching "Jersey Shore, Pa. Jun 9" cds, Very Fine and choice, an exceptional strike; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. ST-D1.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $140

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