Lot
1025 
1861, 1¢ blue, deep color, tied by circle of wedges cancel paying the drop rate on 1862 cover to Thurles, Ireland, matching "New York, Nov 6, 1862" origin cds alongside, "New York, 21, Nov 8" exchange cds and endorsed "per Steamer of 5 Nov to Liverpool" at bottom left, sent 24¢ treaty rate American packet by Inman Line Edinburgh, large "1s" due handstamp applied in Ireland, transit and receiving backstamp; cover slightly reduced at right and stamp with preuse crease, otherwise Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 63 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $550
Lot
1026
1861, 1¢ blue, in combination with 1863, 2¢ black on cover to Charlton Depot, Mass., canceled by bright green cork with matching "Sharon, Vt., Nov 5" cds alongside, with original enclosure; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a very scarce usage of the green Sharon, Vt. postmarks. Scott No. 63+73 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $125
Lot
1027
1861, 3¢ rose, tied by indistinct cds on Soldiers' Farewell Patriotic Valentine with all-over design in orange showing soldier and lady in embrace, on oversized cover and addressed to Bristol Mills Me., with matching enclosure of soldier reading letter which opens to show couple holding hands, with "True to Thee" verse below; minor cover edge wear, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A LOVELY AND RARE PATRIOTIC VALENTINE WITH THE ORIGINAL ENCLOSURE.
Realized: $1,800
Lot
1028
1861, 3¢ rose, tied by target cancel on cover to San Francisco Cal., partial "Newport N.Y. Dec 22" cds, beautiful red "Harris Brothers, Manufacturers of Yale's Patent Locks" ornate corner card; edge wear, F.-V.F. Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
1029
1861, 3¢ brown red, bottom margin single with plate "No. 11" and part imprint, tied on cover by "Washington, D.C., Sep 24, 1863" cds; cover flyspecking at top center and missing backflap, F.-V.F., a scarce plate number single on cover. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $130
Lot
1030
1861, 3¢ rose, fifteen singles, on large 1867 registered cover from San Francisco (Apr. 1 cds and straight line "Registered") to Dublin, Ireland at double the 24 cents treaty rate via American Packet (possibly Havre line Fulton), tied by target handstamps, portion of additional 3¢ on reverse; some stamp flaws, cover soiling and partial backflap, Fine appearance, still an impressive franking. Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $190
Lot
1031
1861, 5¢ buff, used with 1861, 10¢ yellow green tied by target cancels on folded letter to Podensac, France with "San Francisco, Cal., Apr 9, 1862" origin cds alongside, red New York credit and French transit datestamps; 10¢ with one blunt perf, however the 5¢ is well centered & choice, Very Fine and attractive, signed Ashbrook. Scott No. 67+68 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $725
Lot
1032
1861, 10¢ yellow green, used with 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65) pair tied by quartered cork cancels duplexed with "Charleston S.C. Jun 18" cds on 3¢ pink entire (U58) to Canada at double 10¢ rate; some edge wear, reduced slightly at left from opening, Fine, an attractive double-weight franking. Scott No. 68 + 63, 65 (2) Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $210
Lot
1033
1861, 24¢ steel blue, s.e. at right, grid canceled and tied by red "Phila. A. Pkt., 3, Nov 14" integral rate cds on 1861 cover to London, England, "Blairsville, Pa., Nov 11" origin cds and red London entry postmark, with lengthy original enclosure, Very Fine. Scott No. 70b Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $210
Lot
1034
1861, 30¢ orange, tiny perf tear at top, used with 5¢ brown (76), both tied by four-rings cancels duplexed with "San Francisco Cal Mar 3" cds on cover to Denmark, red "N. York 'Paid' Apr 8" exchange cds and matching "12" cent credit handstamp, blue "Aachen, 20/4" framed transit and blue crayon "f2" rating, Kobenhavn (4.22) arrival backstamp; light stain at lower left and small part of flap missing, Very Fine and attractive use at the 35¢ PCM rate. Scott No. 71 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $1,100