Lot 908
Circle of Diamonds, three strikes tying 1867, 1¢ blue, E. grill, strip of three on cover to Ledyard, Ct., additionally tied by "Putman, Con., Sep 28" cds, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful multiple strike of this fancy radial cancel, unlisted in Skinner & Eno; with 1990 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 86 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $650
Lot 909
"Clubs", bold strike duplexed with "Boston Mass. Sep 7" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Groton Mass., Very Fine and choice.Skinner-Eno No. PP-C5 Estimate $150 - 200.
Boston had a set of cancellations representing the four card suits: Clubs, Hearts, Diamonds and Spades.
Lot 910
Eagle, Shield & Stars Postmark Device, circa 1850's fancy metal (no handle) postmark device with removable type, similar to device used in Mechanicsburg, Ind., Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $375
Lot 911
Five-Point Star Cancel of Waterbury, Ct., complete strike tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Waukegan, Ill., matching "Waterbury, Con., Jun 1" cds alongside; small cover edge tears and crease ending in tear affecting stamp at right, a Very Fine strike, a rare fancy cancel used between May 16 and June 10, 1868, Rohloff rarity RRRR (less than 6 examples known). Scott No. 65.Rohloff No. S-3 Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot 912
Four Hearts, bold strike in blue ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Freetown Mass., matching blue "Attleboro Mass. Aug 20" cds, Very Fine.Skinner-Eno No. PH-H 71 var. Estimate $300 - 400.
A choice strike of this unlisted pictorial fancy cancel, which is clearly four hearts.
Realized: $210
Lot 913
Four Leaf Clover, complete sharp strike of fancy cancel on 1861, 1¢ blue, on unsealed locally addressed cover, matching "Williams Port, Pa., Jun 12" alongside; stamp with small preprinting paper wrinkle, a Very Fine and choice strike.Scott No. 63 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $140
Lot 914
"G" within Compass and Calipers, bold strike duplexed with "Quincy Ms 27 Apr" cds ties 3¢ rose (65), couple short perfs, on cover to Malborough Mass.; no flap, a Very Fine strike.Skinner-Eno No. FR-M2a 2 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 915
"G." Printed Precancel of Glastonbury, Ct., on 1873, 1¢ ultramarine affixed to J.B. Williams & Co. - Shaving & Toilet Soap manufacturer corner card cover to Front Royal, Va., reverse with allover illustrated scene showing various soap products, Very Fine, a choice usage of the rare Glastonbury printed precancel on cover; with 2010 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 156 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot 916
Geometric Rosette, bold strike duplexed with complete "Alexandria Va. Oct 27" cds ties 3¢ red, grilled (94), split grill var. on orange buff cover to Leesburg Va., Extremely Fine and attractive.Skinner-Eno No. GE-R20 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 917
Heart, bold central strike duplexed with partial "Covington Va. Feb 10" cds on 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to New York City, blue "C.E. Harttung & Co., Feb 12 1869" receiving circular handstamp; small top edge tear, F.-V.F.Skinner-Eno No. PH-H 3 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $200