Lot 2704
1887, 3¢ vermilion, strong color, tied by "Utica N.Y. Nov 3 '90" duplex on 2¢ green entire to Austria, Austrian (11.16) arrival backstamp, Very Fine.Scott No. 214 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $125
Lot 2705
1887, 3¢ vermilion, brilliant color, tied by "New Haven Ct. Oc 15" duplex on 2¢ green entire to England; small opening tear, Very Fine.Scott No. 214 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $115
Lot 2706
1887, 3¢ vermilion, deep vibrant color, single toned perf, tied by bold "Richmond Va. Mar 16 '94" duplex with typewriter address to Dover, N.H., F.-V.F., a late use, but scarce solo franking.Scott No. 214 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $100
Lot 2707
1887, 3¢ vermilion Cover Balance, group of 10 covers and a front 1889-1934 including late usages by collectors and dealers, lot includes 1889 use to Germany, 1889 use with #216 to Ireland, 1896 registered with #210 on 5¢ entire, 1899 registered with #221 and #231 on 1¢ Columbian entire from 3rd Asst. PM. Gen. office, 1904 Holton Stamp Co. with strip of three registered, 1908 registered with #207 and #213, 1909 from U.S. stamp company, 1910 front to Portugal, 1919 solo use, 1926 solo use cancelled by two strikes of purple "First Class" straightlines, 1934 special delivery use with varied Washington franking, etc., some varied condition, F.-V.F., a fun lot.Scott No. 214 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $450
Lot 2708
1888, 4¢ carmine, strip of four, s.e. at right, tied by "Saint Louis Aug 1 '89" duplex on large cover to Shelbyville, Mo., pencil "Due 4 cts" at top left, 1¢ and 3¢ postage dues added at Shelbyville with 3¢ tied by cork cancel and 1¢ precancelled; opened at right, Very Fine, a large 4¢ carmine franking underpaying 10-times the 2¢ first class rate.Scott No. 215 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $600