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Postal Stationery

Lots 2393-2402 Lots 2403-2411

Lot 2393    

Envelope, 1864, 2¢ black on orange, die 3, entire with illustrated "Crosby Opera House Art Associated corner card, cancelled by "Chicago Ill." duplex to Adrian Mich. at the 2¢ unsealed circular rate; light soiling at left, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. U52    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $140

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Lot 2394    

Envelope, 1864, 2¢ black on buff, die 4, used with 1869, 1¢ buff, tied by circle of wedges duplexed with "New York Dec 17" cds on cover to Providence R.I., printed Walter Brown & Co. corner card at left, Very Fine and scarce franking.
Scott No. U54 + 112    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $150

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Lot 2395    

Envelope, 1864, 2¢ black on buff, die 4, size 7 entire with blue "Overland" straight line handstamp and matching "Wells Fargo & Co., N.Y., Oct 17" cds, entered mails with "San Francisco, Cal., Oct 18" used locally as a parcel notice with pre-printed instructions "Package to your Address can be found in our Office., Present this Envelope at the New York Department, Between the hours of 8A.M. and 4P.M., Wells, Fargo & Co.", Very Fine.
Scott No. U54    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 2396    

Wrapper, 1864, 2¢ black on buff, die 4, two unused wrappers with Mercantile Library preprinted address and blank book order form on inside, one with Mercantile Library Association, 1870-75, 5¢ black on yellow (105L2) affixed on inside in placeholder, other with unused single paper hinged to face for display, Fine and rare pair.
Scott No. W55    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $350

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Lot 2397    

Envelope, 1865, 9¢ lemon on buff, cut square (full corner), strong distinctive color, wide corner, Extremely Fine; with 1995 P.S.E. certificate for entire.
Scott No. U66    $425.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2398    

Envelope, 1870, 24¢ purple on cream, cut square, wide margins, Extremely Fine; with 1994 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott No. U101    $325.

Realized: $140

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Lot 2399    

Envelope, 1870, 90¢ carmine on amber, cut square, bold color, Very Fine; with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. U106    $375.

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Lot 2400    

Envelope, 1870, 90¢ carmine on amber, mint entire, size 21, knife 98, watermark 2, front clean and crisp, minor tone spots on reverse only, otherwise Very Fine and scarce. UPSS $1,100.
Scott No. U106    $800.

Realized: $350

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Lot 2401    

Envelope, 1874, 15¢ orange on cream, cut square, bold color, nicely balanced margins, Very Fine; with 1991 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott No. U200    $550.

Realized: $220

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Lot 2402    

Envelope, 1875, 30¢ black on cream, cut square (full corner), bold color, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine; with 1994 P.S.E. certificate.
Scott No. U206    $350.

Realized: $250

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