Lot
1463 
"Old Stamps / Not Recognized", two-line handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (26) with bottom selvage, on yellow cover to Detroit Mich., matching "Philadelphia Pa. Sep 13 1861" cds; stamp, marking and part of the cover torn away and restored, Very Fine appearance, a rare example of the "Old Stamps Not Recognized" handstamp tying the stamp.; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Philadelphia was one of the first post offices to receive the new 1861 stamps, and so the 1857 Issue and old-style embossed envelopes. As a result they were demonetized by Philadelphia earlier than at many others. The new 1861 Issue embossed envelopes were announced as available on August 8, with a five-day exchange period expiring on August 13. The new 1861 Issue adhesive stamps were announced as available on August 19, with a six-day exchange period expiring on August 25. After this date, the 1857 Issue stamps and old-style stationery were no longer valid for postage.
Realized: $750
Lot
1464
Open Circled Star, four bold strikes tie 1¢ ultramarine (156) and 3¢ green (158) strip of three, on 1876 cover to Burma, matching sharp strike of "Durham Me Oct 23" cds, red "New York Oct 24" exchange cds, reverse with Calcutta (12.3), Sea Post Office (11.7), and Moulmein (12.8) arrival cds; top edge tears, still Very Fine and scarce usage. Cole No. STC-unlisted Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
1465
"Paid" in Scroll of Oswego, N.Y., full strike of fancy handstamp tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Syracuse, N.Y., matching "Oswego, N.Y., Aug 9, 1862" cds, accompanied by similar cover from correspondence mailed 6 days later with a "Paid" in circle handstamp tying, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
A NEWLY DISCOVERED FANCY "PAID" CANCELLATION FROM OSWEGO, NEW YORK.
Realized: $1,100
Lot
1466
Patent Geometric Duplex of Albany, N.Y., full strike with "Albany, N.Y., May 22" cds on fresh Mechanics and Farmers' Bank corner card cover with printed Cooperstown, N.Y. address, with original 1863 enclosure, Very Fine and choice, ex-Wagshal. Scott No. 65. Skinner-Eno No. PN-F 19 Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
1467
Seeing Eye of New York, complete strike cancelling on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to Newark, N.J., in duplex with New York cds; cover opening tear at top, a Very Fine strike. Skinner-Eno No. FR-M7 2a. Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
1468
Seeing Eye of Orland, Ind., full strike tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Ovid Centre, Mich., matching "Orland, Ind., Jul 21" cds; cover reduced at left, a Very Fine and choice strike, a scarce Masonic fancy cancellation. Scott No. 65. Skinner-Eno No. LS-O 2 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
1469
Seeing Eye of Orland, Ind., full strike cancelling on 1¢ postal card to Detroit, Mich., matching "Orland, Ind., Nov 1" cds alongside, Very Fine, a scarce later example of this Masonic design. Scott No. UX5 Estimate $75 - 100.
Lot
1470
Skull and Crossbones in Coffin, complete bold strike tying 3¢ Banknote (natural s.e.) on cover to Ohio, matching "Pittsburgh, Pa. Dec 10" cds alongside; stamp with pre-use tear and light cover cleaning at bottom left, an Extremely Fine strike; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 158 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $260
Lot
1471
Wheel of Fortune, perfect strike duplexed with "Butler, Ill. Feb 9 1884" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210), nat. s.e. at right, on cover to Blunt, Dakota Terr., Feb. 14th receiving backstamp; reduced slightly at left, Extremely Fine and striking. Cole No. WOF-1 Estimate $300 - 400.