Lot
1282 
1861, 1¢ blue, type I, horizontal strip of 3, tied by an incomplete "Addison, N.Y., Jun 27" cds's on a cover to Chester, Pa.; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F., includes original letter between former college roommates.Scott No. 18; $2,000 off cover Estimate $500 - 750.
Current Opening Bid: $250
Lot
1283
1861, 1¢ blue, type I, in combination with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) on small waving flag patriotic cover to Piermont, N.Y., tied by two strikes of "New York, Aug 12" cds and grid duplex, Very Fine and choice, a lovely 1¢ & 3¢ carrier usage bearing the scarce 1¢ type I perforated issue, ex-Toaspern & Middendorf.Scott No. 18 Estimate $500 - 750.
Current Opening Bid: $260
Lot
1284
1861, 1¢ blue, type I, horizontal pair and single, tied by grids with left stamp additionally tied by "Addison, N.Y., Oct 14" cds on orange cover to Dundee N.Y.; slightly reduced at left, small opening tear at upper left, Very Fine.Scott No. 18 Estimate $400 - 600.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot
1285
1861, 1¢ blue, types I-II-I, horizontal strip of three, positions 73-75L12, deep color, canceled by segmented cork handstamps on cover to Lynn, Mass., matching "Hallowell, Me., Oct 19" cds; cover with sealed opening tear at top slightly affecting postmark and middle stamp with short perfs at bottom, otherwise Very Fine; with 2011 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 18, 20 Estimate $400 - 600.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot
1286
1861, 1¢ blue, type I, horizontal pair and single, pair with s.e. at right, tied by circular grid handstamps on cover to Flint, Mich., matching "Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Jul 3" cds; cover missing backflap and edge nick at top left, single stamp with small tear at top, F.-V.F.Scott No. 18 Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
1287
1857, 1¢ blue, type Ia, position 100R4, F relief, rich color, tied by 1857 Lynchburg, Va. cds on tobacco folded circular to Galena, Ill.; cover edge wear and stamp with perforations cut off at top, Fine, still a rare on cover usage of the 1857, 1¢ type Ia issue; with 2012 R. Doporto certificate.Scott No. 19; $11,000 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Current Opening Bid: $375
Lot
1288
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, horizontal strip of three, positions 8-10R12, tied by red "Lonaconing, Md., Jun 19" cds on cover to Black Creek, O.; cover a bit reduced at left, Very Fine; with 2009 R. Doporto certificate.Scott No. 20 Estimate $400 - 600.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot
1289
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, left margin horizontal strip of three, tied by manuscript "Parkman Me, Feb 19" cancel on large floral embossed Valentine cover to Langesville Me., with Kershaw maker imprint, includes beautiful lace Valentine with Cupid surrounded by a hand colored rose-border, also said to be by Kershaw, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 20 Estimate $400 - 600.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot
1290
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, horizontal pair, s.e. at left and vertical perfs into designs, tied by indistinct cds on printed circular to Germany, red French transit cds and partial German backstamp; circular missing address band, F.-V.F.Scott No. 20 Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
1291
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, single and horizontal pair, rich color, tied by "New York, Oct 22" cds's on cover to Jamesburg, N.J., Very Fine.Scott No. 20 Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150