

Lot
2338
"Axe" of Collinsville, Ct., two covers, each with different types of fancy "Axe" cancels, each franked with 1857 3¢, first postmarked large "Axe" with integral date and town with centrally struck "Paid 3" on stamp, other with small "Axe" only (S-E PO-Wt 6) cancelling stamp and Collinsville, Conn, cds at left, Very Fine, large Axe cover with 1995 P.F. Cert. stating "stamp with a small stain at bottom right which has been partially removed".Scott No. 25, 26 Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $575


Lot
2339
Canton, Miss. of Fancy Cancels, two 3¢ Nesbitt entire with fancy cancels, first is a Fancy Negative Star with black Canton cds, 2nd is a Fancy Triangle with red Canton cds, Very Fine pair.Scott No. U10 Estimate $100 - 150.
Current Opening Bid: $40

Lot
2340
Checkerboard of Newton, Mass., intricate manuscript "checkerboard" on 1851 3¢ Dull Red on cover to South Shaftsburry, Vt, with original letter, postmarked faint red "Newton, Mass Aug 11", Very Fine, attractive and interesting.Scott No. 11 Estimate $75 - 100.
Current Opening Bid: $130

Lot
2341
"Maltese Cross" of Elmira, N.Y., bold and complete full strike in blue, centrally struck on 1857 3¢ Dull Red, type III on cover to Hartford, Ct, postmarked matching blue "Elmira, NY Aug 31 1860" cds, Extremely Fine, gem strike on exceptionally clean cover.Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100

Lot
2342
"Cross" of Shipleysburg, Pa., fancy Knights Templar Cross on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Philadelphia, Pa, postmarked red "Shirleysburg, Pa, Sept 15" cds, Very Fine, exceptionally fresh and attractive cover, this is a rare fancy and is the listing example for this marking.Scott No. U10 Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $50

Lot
2343
"Flag" of Newark Valley, N.Y., red waving flag cancel in circle ties 1851 3¢ type I (small fault) on 1856 cover to Kilawog, N,Y, postmarked with matching red "Newark Valley, N,Y, Sep, 26" cds, small cover stain in address panel, otherwise Very Fine, scarce fancy.Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $70