Lot 1044
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. In at top, tied by "Stamford, Ct." cds on Fremont Campaign cover with Putnam Brothers Imprint & illustrated portrait at left, light cover fold away from design & stamp, Very Fine.Scott No. 11 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $260
Lot 1045
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I + 1¢ blue, type IV, two singles. Tied by Boston "Paid" handstamps, "19" and French receiver on 1855 folded letter to Paris, France, per Cunard Steamer, "Boston Br. Pkt." date stamp on the reverse, horizontal file crease affecting the 3¢ stamp and a torn flap, Fine cover.Scott No. 9+11 Estimate $200 - 250.
Realized: $95
Lot 1046
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, horizontal pair. Tied by partial red "Cleveland, Te." cds and "N. York, Br. Pkt" cds on cover to Germany, via Liverpool, blue manuscript '45' due, cover prepaid the 5¢ British Open Mail rate which was apparently ignored; vertical fold at right and some age wear, F.-V.F.Scott No. 11 Estimate $200 - 250.
Realized: $150
Lot 1047
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, vertical strip of 3 + 1857, 1¢ blue, type V. 3¢ position 60-70-80R4, close to huge margins, part imprint at right, tied by "San Francisco, Cal. 6 Jun 1858" cds's on cover to Weymouth, Mass., minor sealed backflap tears, Very Fine and attractive.Scott No. 11+24 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $220
Lot 1048
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Mostly four margins, minor corner crease at bottom left, tied by "Hartford, Ct." cds on Intemperance Propaganda cover with all-over illustrated design, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 11 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $210
Lot 1049
1852, 3¢ Washington issues. Group of ten covers, most bearing four margins and a array of shades, including one cancelled by blue "Saco, Me, 3 Paid, 2 Jun" cds, "U.S. Express Mail N.Y." from N.Y. and Boston; few minor flaws, F.-V.F.Scott No. 11, 11A Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $145
Lot 1050
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Cut in, tied by "Woburn, Mass." cds on Fremont Campaign cover with illustrated portrait at left, light cover fold through design, portion of flap torn away, Very Fine, ex-Brown.Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $125
Lot 1051
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Four large margins, tied by green "Lancaster, Pa." cds on 1854 folded cover with printed contents, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely cover with a true green postmark; with 1997 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $135
Lot 1052
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Tied by blue "Nashville, Ten." cds on 1854 registered folded cover to Plaquemine, Louisiana, there is a heavy vertical file crease, Fine appearance, very early registered usage.Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $95
Lot 1053
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Tied by blue "Wells River, Vt." cds on illustrated R.R. Routes and Distances Map, to Maine, with a hotel illustrated cameo on the back; cover with backflap missing, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $280