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Sale 108: The Westpex Sale

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Railroad Markings

Lots 1168-1173

Lot 1168    

B. & O. R.R., Apr. 27, 1863, Hood Mill, oval handstamp ties 1861 3¢ issue on cover to Baltimore, Md., light cover ageing, F.-V.F.
Scott Nos. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $140

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Lot 1169    

From De Soto, ILL. C. R. R., Jun 4, 1863, slightly over-inked cds tying 1861, 3¢ rose (65) on blue Liberty & Flag Civil War patriotic cover to Clinton, Wis.; missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine, quite likely the listing example, ex-Towle. Towle Nos. 708-S-5.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $475

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Lot 1170    

L.I. Rail Road, 2 folded letters's, ea. with somewhat light red cds's, rated "5" or "10", one datelined "Sayville" other "Cold Spring" (1849), latter cover with light water staining along file-fold, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 1171    

L.I. Rail Road, well struck red cds with integral "5" rate on 1846 folded letters to New York, datelined "Mills Pond", Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $220

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Lot 1172    

N.Y. & Boston Stmb. & R.R.R., fairly well struck cds ties 1857 3¢ dull red issue on cover to Boston, ornate blue cameo oval advertising for "Tobacco Commissioners, New York", exceptionally clean and attractive, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 26.
Towle Nos. 73-C-2    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1173    

Naugatuck R.R., circular date stamp on three covers; in red on 1851 folded letter to Webster, Mass and in orange red on folded letter sheet to Naugatuck, both with matching 5 rat handstamp, and in black tying 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A) on cover to Waterbury, Ct.; latter with repaired upper left corner, F.-V.F.
Towle Nos. 87-A-1    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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Lots 1168-1173

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