Lot 1964
6-Point Hollow Center Circle in Star in Circle, perfect strike tying 30¢ orange (71) on piece, an Extremely Fine gem strike; with 1998 P.F. certificate. Skinner No. NYFM 64-9.Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot 1965 o
6-Point Hollow Center Circle in Star in Circle, full bold strike on 90¢ blue (72), couple trivial tiny perf tears at top left, a Very Fine and rare strike on the 90¢ value. Skinner No. NYFM 64-9.Scott $600 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 1966 o
Zebra Head, clear strike on 90¢ blue (72), wide margins, small flaws, F.-V.F., An exceptionally rare strike on the 90¢ value.. Kirke No. 66-04-07-PIC.Estimate $400 - 600.
The Zebra Head New York Foreign mail cancel is one of the rarest cancels, and even more remarkable to find a strike on the 90¢ 1861 Issue.
Lot 1967 o
Horse Head, full clear strike of 5¢ brown (76), few trimmed perfs at upper left, an Extremely Fine strike, ex-Skinner. Skinner No. NYFM 6x-6.Estimate $300 - 400.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR ILLUSTRATED FANCY NEW YORK FOREIGN MAIL CANCEL.