Lot 139
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865, 16th President 1861-65). bold "A. Lincoln" Presidential free frank on mourning envelope addressed by Mary Todd Lincoln postmarked "Washington, D.C./Feb. 21, 1863" cds, addressed to "Dr. A.G. Henry, Washington, D.C.", Extremely Fine; with 1953 A.P.S. certificate signed renowned autograph expert Edward Stern.Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
A Rare Lincoln Free Frank As President on a Black-Bordered Envelope Mourning the Death of His Beloved Son, Willie, and Addressed By the First Lady.
The Lincolns' third son, Willie, died on February 20, 1862, after an illness that has been attributed to typhoid fever. Lincoln is quoted as saying "My poor boy. He was too good for this earth. God has called him home. I know that he is much better off in heaven, but then we loved him so. It is hard, hard to have him die!". Willie was buried in nearby Georgetown. After the assassination of President Lincoln, the boy's body was exhumed and his remains placed on the Lincoln funeral train which traveled back to Springfield, where he was buried with his father.
Dr. Anson G. Henry was a close political ally of Mr. Lincoln, who relied on him for medical as well as political help. Mr. Lincoln's letters to Dr. Henry often accompanied important political events in his life - and closed with the expression he used when he meant it: "Your friend, as ever."
Dr. Henry's medical rather than political skills were required to help Mrs. Lincoln through her grief after Mr. Lincoln's assassination. A few months later, Henry returned to California via Panama. Henry was killed when his ship sank off the California coast. Prior to his departure, Dr. Henry had ministered to Mrs. Lincoln, who had been bed-ridden after her husband's murder. Mrs. Lincoln greatly lamented his departure, writing that she believed "in my heart, that you are really, the only disinterested, sincere friend, left us. It was very painful to us, I assure you, to find that you had to return home. I had fondly hoped, that you, would have been settled in W[ashington] and we would have received frequent visits from you & Mrs Henry, whom I remember with much affection. Alas, alas, our families, are both situated alike, nothing but disappointments before us…".
Realized: $19,000
Lot
354 
1847, 10¢ black, vertical bisect. Left half of stamp tied by manuscript cross cancels on folded letter datelined "Bradford 18th Sept, 1849" to Bangor, Me., with clear strike of greenish blue "Boston & Maine R.R., Sep 19" cds, Extremely Fine, a wonderful and extremely rare Vertical Bisect Usage of the 1847 10¢ Issue sent by way of the Boston & Maine railroad; signed R. Frajola, with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2b; $35,000 Estimate $20,000 - 30,000.
Realized: $18,000
Lot
3508 
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Worldwide, Collection, 1840-1940. In 3 well filled Scott International albums; tens of thousands of stamps annotated in pencil with Scott #'s and older values, many classics and better issues includes throughout; with some of the highlights including better Australia, Austria with Franz Joseph set and good later mint, Bahamas including mint £1 QV and other higher values, Canada 3d Beaver issues and good later mint, China with early Dragons and red revenues, strong France and G.B. from 4-margin #1 on, early Hong Kong and KEVII $2 & $3 used high values (cat $325 & $225 respectively), Japan with strong early issues from 1872, good Malay States, Malta, etc.; condition mixed with owner's cat at approximately $140,000, please inspect for full evaluation. Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
Realized: $17,000
Lot
3419 /o
Russia, Collection, 1857-1955. Extensive mint and used collection housed in 7 Lighthouse hingeless albums and 2 additional albums, near complete for the period including #1 used (pen cancel) plus several duplicates, 1858-70 Coat of Arms issues *&o with numerous duplicates; later Eagle & Post Horns same; Romanov set mint (2) and duplicates *&o; 1920's issues in abundance; 1930's issues typically with several mint & used sets of each, 1940's & 1950's same; all souvenir sheets missing only Lenin's Tomb 1949; Airpost including Zeppelins same; excellent showing of Offices in Turkish Empire including #1 mint with duplicates; earlies with some mixed condition, generally F-VF, careful evaluation strongly recommended to ascertain true value of this terrific accumulation. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $16,000
Lot
2998 //o
British Commonwealth, Collection, 1900-1955. Splendid accumulation of better sets and singles, mostly King Edward VII, George V & George VI period, some Queen Victoria, many to £1 or other high value, most still on auction sheets as purchased in the 1970's, with values to $500 or more, just about every Colony represented; this lot needs careful evaluation to reach true value, condition is generally fine to very fine or better, occasional small fault; excellent material for the bourse, mail sale and internet dealer, please inspect. Estimate $3,500 - 5,000.
Realized: $13,500
Lot
246
St. Augustine, To Pay 1N (1/-). Magenta manuscript postal marking on 1774 folded cover datelined "Mount Oswald Plantation" to London with rare "Charles/Town" two line postmark & two line "Inld & Pact/Postage" handstamp with manuscript "2N" (2/-) rate, flap with Franklin datestamp of "Oc 10" & Bishop datestamp of "5 DE" arrival, handled by post rider from St. Augustine, carried via British Packet from to Charles Town to Falmouth, interesting letter regarding the Sugar Cane crop, small, unnoticeable internal hole in front of cover towards bottom, not affecting any markings, Extremely Fine. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
In 1768, at the insistence of Governor Grant of Florida, a mail service was es tab lished between St. Augustine and Charleston S.C., though the volume of mail was likely only a few pieces at a time.
The service was by postrider and ran via Savannah and Sunbury from St. Augustine in British East Florida to Charles Town, taking two weeks in each direction. Estimates of frequency of service range from once a month to twice a year. The service lasted about four or five years.
One of only three known examples of the British Colonial Period in Florida bearing Postal Markings. One of the truly important Florida Covers.
Realized: $13,000
Lot
2295 o
Württemberg, 1873, 70kr violet. Block of 4, light Mergentheim town cancels, clear to large margins, strong bright color, couple small inconspicuous sealed margin tears, otherwise Very Fine, a great rarity of Württemberg philately, ex Meissdorff; signed Hederer, with 2008 Heinrich certificate. Scott No. 53a. Michel No. 42a €32,000 ($43,840).
Realized: $11,500
Lot
3191 /o/
German Colonies & Offices Abroad, Collection, 1891-1918. Vast array of material, including all Offices & Colonies, with Forerunner cancels at the start of each section and a few covers, mint and used present for many issues, many varieties as well, close to completion except for rarities; very strong China and Kiauchow, Offices in Morocco & Turkey, as well as the range of other Colonies, with British/French Occupations included; this should be a treasure trove for the serious collector and well inspected; total 2004 Michel owner's catalog value €38,500. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
Realized: $11,000
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3181 //o
Germany, Collection, 1921-40. Outstanding collection separated simply for convenience into several albums; these 2 volumes contains a lovely range of issues including inflation period used, many signed or with certs, color varieties, position pieces, imperfs, overprint and perforation varieties, extensive Zusammendrucken from all series, coils, booklet panes, etc; the range of Wagner varieties; nice selection of Zeppelin issues, including flown covers of South America and Polar flights complete; many issues present both mint and used; generally F-VF and well worth a close specialist examination; total 2004 Michel owner's catalog value €50,000+, o.g., hinged or never hinged. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
Realized: $10,000
Lot
3221 /o/
Soviet Zone, Collection, 1948 General Issues. Mammoth study in 3 volumes, with sections on all districts: 3, 14, 16, 20, 27, 29, 2o, 36, 37, 38, 41 and general issues for use in all districts; mint never hinged, mint hinged, used and many covers displayed for each district, seemingly complete for many; virtually every item signed by experts; some premium towns included; for the General Issues section there are paper, printing, gum and perforation varieties; overall condition is F-VF or better, an almost impossible task to replicate; owner's 2004 Michel catalog value €44,000. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
Realized: $10,000