Lot 2229
1863, 2¢ black. Rich color, tied by "Boston & Providence R.R., Sep 5" balloon cds (T&M 70-A-1) on fresh unsealed cover to Sunderland, Mass., with original English and Classical School, Walpole, Mass. circular mentioning "accessible from all points by railroad", Very Fine. Remele No. B13.Scott No. 73 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $1,300
Lot 2230
1863, 2¢ black, Three Singles. Deep shade, tied by cork cancels and red Boston, Mass. cds on "Boston & Maine Rail Road" embossed corner card cover, to Nashua, N.H., Very Fine and choice, a lovely double rate usage, ex Markle.Scott No. 73 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $145
Lot 2231
1863, 2¢ black. Attractively centered, tied by fancy cork handstamp on cover to Baltimore, Md., with illustrated Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Co., Official Business imprint; slight soiling and cover reduction at top, F.-V.F.Scott No. 73 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $800
Lot 2232
1863, 2¢ black. Canceled by "Cleveland, O., Dec 16" cds and grid duplex on 1863 locally addressed cover, with Cleveland & Erie R.R. Superintendent corner card, original enclosure on Cleveland, Painesville & Astabula Rail Road letterhead; small sealed cover tears at top, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 73 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $145
Lot 2233
1863, 2¢ black. Well centered and sharp impression, tied by "Healdville R. & B. R.R., Dec 1, 1863" oval station date stamp on wrapper addressed to South Reading Vt., Very Fine and choice, a rare Blackjack wrapper usage sent along the Rutland and Burlington railroad, ex Wyer, Bingham, McClellan.Scott No. 73 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 2234
1863, 2¢ black. In combination with 1870, 1¢ ultramarine (s.e. with guide arrow at right) on cover to Milwaukee, Wis., tied by target handstamps and matching "Hor.(icon) & Port.(age) R.R., Nov 1" cds alongside (T&M 840-C-1), Very Fine, a rare railroad and late usage combination, ex Rorke.Scott No. 73+145 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 2235
1863, 2¢ black, Vertical Pair. On Havana, Ill. corner card cover to Chicago, Ill., canceled by small blue grid cancels with matching "Ill. River R.R., May 4" cds alongside (T&M 720-A-1), 1865 year date docketing at left, Very Fine, a very scarce railroad postmark; with 2009 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $3,000
Lot 2236
1863, 2¢ black, Vertical Pair. On cover to Shelter Island, N.Y., tied by "Long Island, R.R., Jul 22" circular postmark; cover with corner wear at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare 2¢ Blackjack usage along the Long Island railroad.Scott No. 73 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $2,200
Lot 2237
1863, 2¢ black, Two Singles. Tied on cover to Newark, N.J. by "Morris & Essex R.R., Apr 28" cds with second strike strike alongside; cover slightly reduced at ends, Very Fine and rare.Scott No. 73 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $1,900
Lot 2238
1863, 2¢ black. Neatly tied by circle of wedges cancel on fresh locally addressed cover with blue embossed Penna Railroad Freight Station cameo corner card, partial "Philada. Pa., Post Office, Jul 6" cds, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 73 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $525