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Sale 83: Gems of Philately

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Fancy Cancellations Including Off-Cover

Lot 66    

(Chicago, Ill.) Flag, perfect bold strike in blue duplexed with "Chicago, Ill, 15 Nov" cds ties 3¢ green (158), s.e. at right, on light buff Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. corner card cover to Saranac Mich.; reduced slightly at left, an Extremely Fine and choice strike.
Cole No. FL-18    Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

ONE OF THE RAREST CHICAGO BLUE FANCY CANCELS, THE ONLY RECORDED ON-COVER EXAMPLE WITH THE 1870-88 BANK NOTE ISSUE.

There are only three recorded usages of this rare Chicago Blue cancellation, two strikes on postal cards and the cover offered here.

Realized: $2,600

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