Sale 38: The Barbara Fosdyke-Ray Black Jack Collection

Lot 2314    

1867, 2¢ black, E. Grill. Tied by cork cancel with "Washington, D.C., Apr 8" cds alongside on locally addressed Metropolitan Hotel corner card cover to humanitarian and Red Cross founder Clara Barton; light cover toning at bottom, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 87    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $180

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Lot 2315    

1867, 2¢ black, F. Grill. Tied by "Portland, Me., Jun 16" cds and cork duplex on blue illustrated New York Life Insurance Company corner card cover show Eagle and Young in Nest, to Augusta, Me. with 1869 circular agent date stamp on reverse; faint horizontal cover crease at bottom, Very Fine.
Scott No. 93    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 2316    

1867, 2¢ black, F. Grill. In combination with 1868, 1¢ blue, F. Grill on The Musical Advocate musical notation corner card cover to Gishe's Mills, Va., tied by partial Singer's Glen, Va. cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 93+92    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $240

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Lot 2317    

1867, 2¢ black, F. Grill. Tied by neat grid handstamp on Sawyer & Brewer illustrated ad cover showing Hill's Lawn Mower, from Hartford, Conn. to Plattsburgh, N.Y.; tiny cover tear at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 93    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $140

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Lot 2318    

1867, 2¢ black, F. Grill. Large margins, tied by light circular wedge handstamp on unsealed Ziegler & Smith, Philadelphia druggist corner card cover with Allover Billboard Advertisement on reverse, endorsed "missent" with Mount Holly Springs, Pa. forwarding handstamp, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce "billboard" ad cover franked with a Blackjack.
Scott No. 93    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $130

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Lot 2319    

1867, 2¢ black, F. Grill. Tied by grid on T.J. Martin & Co. whiskey distillers corner card cover with allover billboard advertisement on reverse; couple cover tears and faint vertical bend, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce "billboard" ad cover franked with a Blackjack.
Scott No. 93    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $130

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Lot 2320    

1867, 2¢ black, F. Grill. Well centered amid large margins, tied by quartered cork handstamp on immaculate illustrated corner card showing various Agricultural Implements, Baltimore, Md. to Upperville, Pa., Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous cover in pristine condition.
Scott No. 93    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $625

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Lot 2321    

1867, 2¢ black, F. Grill. Tied by neat "Harrisburg, Pa., Jun 13" cds and cork duplex on illustrated Great Western, Horse Insurance & Detective Co. ad cover showing Saddled Horse, to Sheriff of Chambersburg, Pa., fresh and immaculate, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott No. 93    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $650

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Lot 2322    

1867, 2¢ black, F. Grill. Strong grill, tied by Washington, D.C. cds and quartered cork duplex on cover with red Alexander and Mason Patent Law cross medallion shape corner card, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott No. 93    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $145

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Lot 2323    

1867, 2¢ black, F. Grill. Tied by grid cancels with "New Hartford, Ct., July 28" cds alongside on pink cover to Hartford, Ct. with red illustrated Independent Order of Good Templars corner card showing Seeing Eye and Shaking Hands motif, Very Fine.
Scott No. 93    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $115

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