Sale 31: The Autumn Sale

Lot 435    

Danvers Centre, Mass. Fancy Star. (Skinner ST-D11a) in brown tying 1857 3¢ dull red on small embossed ladies cover with matching cds at left, cover forwarded to Wolfboro, N.H. with manuscript postmark of "Leightons Corners, N.H.", Very Fine.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $475

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Lot 436    

Leominster, Ms., Dec 23, 1828. Full bold strike of fancy town postmark on 1829 folded letter to Lowell, Mass., manuscript "Paid 10" rate; cover with small tears, some edge wear and a few tone spots, still a Very Fine and choice strike.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $550

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Lot 437    

Mattapoisett, Mass. Cds on cover to Duncannon, Pa. franked with 3¢ green Bank Note and cancelled by bold strike of fancy numeral "78" cancel (Cole YD-118), cover readdressed to New York with enclosure from Duncannon with cds at bottom right, trivial perf crease, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $230

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Lot 438    

Shelburne Falls, Ms. Two line postmark on 1844 folded cover to New York with manuscript "18¾" rate, light vert file folded between letter of postmark, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $85

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Lot 439    

Taunton, Ms./5 cts. Perfect strike of blue integral rate cds on 1849 folded cover, a Superb cover.
Estimate    $50 - 75.

Realized: $60

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Lot 440    

West Hampton, Mass. "Union" in Star. Fancy cancel (Skinner ST-C14) tying 1861 3¢ rose (natural s.e. at left) on cover with "West Hampton, Mass." cds at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $170

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Lot 441    

Worcester, Mass. Fancy Star. Cancel tying 1851 3¢ dull red (just touched at bottom) on cover with cds at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $50

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Lot 442    

Holly, Mich. Fancy three bar handstamp with date at center & town name arranged in tête-bêche formation tying 3¢ green Bank Note on 1879 cover, small cover tear at bottom right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $110

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Lot 443    

Hastings, M.T. Bold cds tying four margin 1851 3¢ dull red on embossed ladies cover, minor toning on reverse from mounting, Extremely Fine, a lovely Territorial cover.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $65

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Lot 444    

Saint Paul, Min. Neat cds on 1860 cover to Germany with red "Paid 30" in circle rate handstamp, numerous markings including red "Boston 7 Paid" transit, small bit of flap torn off, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $125

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