Lot
2613 
Philadelphia, Pa., Aug 28, 1861, cds and matching grid handstamp canceling 1861, 1¢ blue (63) on cover to Scranton, Pa., with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Old Stamps, Not Recognized" two-line handstamp with matching "Due 3" handstamp below; 3¢ stamp has been replaced with portion of tying handstamp painted in, Very Fine appearance, still a rare early carrier and demonetization usage and a very early usage of the 1861 1¢ issue (early known on cover usage is August 21st), featured in Milgram's Demonetization article in the American Stamp Dealer & Collector (October 2015).Estimate $500 - 750.
Current Opening Bid: $325
Lot
2614
Hillsborough, N.C., Jan 19, ca. 1864 cds with matching "Due 6" in circle handstamp on cover Company Shops, N.C., with attempted usage of 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) uncancelled and Confederate States of America, War Department, Engineer Bureau imprint at lower left mostly covered by ink, F.-V.F., featured in Milgram's Demonetization article in the American Stamp Dealer & Collector (February 2016).Estimate $300 - 400.
Company Shops was the original name of Burlington, North Carolina.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
2615
"Not Good" (three different notations), manuscript notations, one ties 1857 3¢ type III on Patriotic cover (all over red and blue design showing G, Washington and Zouave) to New York, additional manuscript "Not called for, Due 3", Very Fine, very scarce demonetized & patriotic combination usage.Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
2616
Mount Vernon, N.Y., Oct 4, cds on uncancelled and unsealed 1860 1¢ Star Die entire addressed to the postmaster of Goshen, Ct., oval "Post Office, Business" handstamp at upper left, Very Fine, a scarce official business usage of the 1¢ Star Die entire, similar to San Francisco P.M. in the late 1860's.Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
2617
Charleston, S.C., Dec 27, cds and segmented cork duplex tying 1861, rose (65) affixed over 1860, 3¢ Star Die indicia on entire to Camden, S.C., matching lozenge "Advertised" handstamp; entire missing most of backflap and small tear at top, Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot
2618
North Parma (N.Y.), Oct 12, 1861, manuscript postmark on Liberty & Flag patriotic cover to Sumerset, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) used after demonetization and apparently accepted, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $70
Lot
2619
New Harmony, Ind., Aug 27 (1861), bold cds on cover to Salem, Ill., franked with 1857, 1¢ blue, type V, two singles + 1861, 1¢ blue (24+63) tied by matching grid handstamps; left stamp with natural s.e. at right and right stamp with some perf flaws and toning at top, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive 1¢ mixed usage during the crossover period, featured in Milgram's Demonetization article in the American Stamp Dealer & Collector (October 2015).Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $220
Lot
2620
Baltimore, Md., Sep 12, blue cds tying 1861, 3¢ pink (64) on cover addressed to Adamsville, R.I., cover readdressed to Boston, Mass. and franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by grid handstamp, red "New Bedford, Mass., Paid, Sep 17" cds; 3¢ pink with small margin flaws and cover with partial backflap, F.-V.F., featured in Milgram's Demonetization article in the American Stamp Dealer & Collector (October 2015).Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $140
Lot
2621
New York, Sep 24, 1861, cds and grid duplex tying 1861, 3¢ pink + 1857, 1¢ blue, type V (64+24) on cover Hackensack, N.J., reverse with "New York, Sep 18" cds and grid duplex, original enclosure with interesting content…How is Hackensack & the Hackensakers. I hope they will give no future occasion for the visit of a United States Marshall. The Union men up there must put down Secessionism, if not peaceably then by force…P.S. The new stamps are out today. I got some & you will have one on your letter.; both stamps with s.e. at left, F.-V.F., a very early mixed issue franking from New York, featured in Milgram's Demonetization article in the American Stamp Dealer & Collector (October 2015).Estimate $400 - 600.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot
2622
Pittsfield, Ms., Sep 287, 1861, cds on cover to Delphi, N.Y., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by grid handstamp, matching oval "Due 3" handstamp; some cover soiling and reduced at left, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $70