Lot
2243 
Radial of Montpelier, Vt (S-E GE-R 31) fancy blue floral design ties 1861 3¢ rose on cover to New Hampshire with Montpelier, Vt. double circle postmark at left, some cover staining on reverse which extends onto front & couple of hinge remnants, F.-V.F. and attractive, ex-E. Haub.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot
2244
Rutland & Troy R.R. Clerk's Fancy Cancel, wonderful strike of "Morrison Tr 34 N" clerk's fancy canceller ties 3¢ Bank Note on cover with light strike of Agent cds alongside, Very Fine and rare, ex-E. Haub.Estimate $500 - 750.
"Morrison" was the mail clerk on Train 34 and "N" designates North. This is the only known railroad mail clerk using his name as a cancelling device.
Current Opening Bid: $250
Lot
2245
Rutland & Troy R.R. Clerk's Fancy Cancel, wonderful strike of "Rut. and Troy RRD. Morrison South" clerk's fancy duplex canceller ties 2¢ Bank Note on cover to Vermont, Very Fine and rare, ex-E. Haub.Estimate $500 - 750.
"Morrison" was the mail clerk (Andrew Morrison) and this is the only known railroad mail clerk using his name as a cancelling device.
Current Opening Bid: $250
Lot
2246
Segmented "Propeller" of Cambridgeport, Mass., lovely strike (S-E GE-P 33) tying 1861 3¢ rose (minor perf flaws) on cover with Cambridgeport, Mass. double circle postmark alongside, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Current Opening Bid: $40
Lot
2247
Shield Cancels of New York, N.Y., one cover and one printed circular from New York both franked with 1¢ Bank Note and tied by different Shield fancy cancels, Very Fine, ex-E. Haub.Estimate $150 - 200.
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Current Opening Bid: $120
Lot
2248
Shield of Bridgeport, Ct (S-E PS-S 1) nice strike on 1869 3¢ (natural s.e.) and just tied by Bridgeport, Ct. cds on cover with fancy violet corner card of the "Union Metallic Cartridge Co.", tiny cover reduction at right, Very Fine, ex-E. Haub.Estimate $200 - 300.
The Union Metallic Cartridge Company was an early manufacturer of cartridge ammunition for small arms. The company was founded in 1867 during the most rapid evolution of cartridge design to date. Following merger with Remington Arms in 1912, the company manufacturing complex in Bridgeport, Connecticut became a major arms supplier during World War I.
Current Opening Bid: $90
Lot
2249
Shield of Harrisburgh, Pa., fancy Shield with Stars (S-E PS-ST 60) ties 1861 3¢b rose with Harrisburgh, Pa. cds alongside, flap torn, Very Fine and attractive, ex-E. Haub.Estimate $100 - 150.
Current Opening Bid: $50
Lot
2250
Shield of Oriskany, N.Y (S-E PS-ST 57), nice strike of fancy shield with stars on 1861 3¢ rose on cover to Vermont with "Oriskany, N.Y." cds at left, reduced at left, Very Fine; with 2024 P.F. certificate.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot 2251 o
Skull & Crossbones, four 3¢ green Bank Notes with different type Skull & Crossbones fancy cancels, F.-V.F., ex-E. Haub.Estimate $100 - 150.
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Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot
2252
Skull & Crossbones in Coffin of Pittsburgh, Pa., strong complete strike with partial cds alongside, canceling on 1¢ Liberty postal card (UX3) addressed to Scranton, Pa., datelined "Pittsburgh, Nov 25, 1873" on reverse, a Very Fine and choice strike, an extremely rare short-lived fancy cancellation, known used only from November 25-29 of 1873.Cole No. SK-51 Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150