Lot 2841 o
1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by beautiful strike of fancy Indian Head, beautifully centered with large even margins, light crease (not mentioned on APS cert.), otherwise Extremely Fine and a very pretty fancy cancel; with 1997 A.P.S. certificate and 2017 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 185 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $250
Lot 2842 o
1879, 5¢ blue, A.B.N.C. printing, beautifully centered large margins, rich color, cancelled by numeral "2" barred oval, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90J, SMQ $175).Scott No. 185 $16.
Realized: $240
Lot 2843 o
1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by stunning strike of fancy Circle of Wedges in ultramarine socked-on-the-nose with rim of matching town cancel at bottom, outstanding centering with huge margins, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-"Golden Oak" and Morton ; with 1992 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 186 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 6¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY ISSUE WITH A VERY UNUSUAL COLOR CANCEL.
Realized: $1,700
Lot 2844 o
1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by gorgeous strike of fancy negative North-South Handshake cancel of Worcester, Mass., outstanding centering with huge even margins, bright color, an Extremely Fine gem; with 1988 & 2009 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 186 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A WONDERFUL STRIKE OF THIS FANCY CANCELLATION AND ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE AND APPROPRIATE ON THE LINCOLN ISSUE - RARELY FOUND ON A SOUND STAMP.
This delightful Reconstruction-era cancel was created to heal feelings after Civil War.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 2845 o
1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing, two singles, both with choice centering, first with huge Jumbo margins, cancelled by bold strikes of "5" and "10" in three concentric circles respectively, Extremely Fine, a wonderful matched pair; with 2012 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates respectively, the latter Graded (XF 90).Scott No. 186 $53.
Realized: $150
Lot 2846 o
1879, 6¢ pink, A.B.N.C. printing, cancelled by nice strike of Fancy Shield of Worcester, Mass., well centered with huge margins, lovely shade, Extremely Fine and choice with this pretty fancy cancel; with 2001 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 186 Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot 2847 o
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, without secret mark, attractive Maltese Cross fancy cancel, near perfect centering with jumbo margins all around, bright shade, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2002 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF-Superb 95J, SMQ $775) without premium for cancel.Scott No. 187 Estimate $500 - 750.
AN OUTSTANDING GEM WITH THIS LOVELY FANCY CANCEL - ONLY FIVE EXAMPLES HAVE GRADED HIGHER.
Realized: $750
Lot 2848 o
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, without secret mark, cancelled by bold Circular Spoke New York Foreign Mail (Kirke 77-04-21-SGEO) socked-on-the-nose, near perfect centering with unusually large margins, rich color, an Extremely Fine gem, a stunning stamp and cancellation.Scott No. 187 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $300
Lot 2849 o
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark, cancelled by gorgeous strike of deep Magenta Fancy Geometric, outstanding centering with large margins, deep color, fresh & an Extremely Fine gem; with 2001 & 2007 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 188 Estimate $500 - 750.
CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST 1879 10¢ AMERICAN BANK NOTE WITH THIS EXTRAORDINARY CANCELLATION.
Realized: $2,100
Lot 2850 o
1879, 10¢ brown, A.B.N.C. printing, with secret mark, well centered, deep color, cancelled by light strike of ultramarine town cancel, Very Fine and attractive, ex-V. Morris; with 1991 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 188 $33.
Realized: $120