Lot 1645 o
Anchor of Putnam, Ct., complete strike of 1861, 3¢ rose, Extremely Fine, rarely found so complete on a stamp. Scott No. 65.Skinner-Eno No. PO-AM14 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50
Lot 1646 o
Bat of Hingham, Mass., exceptional complete sharp early strike on 1861, 3¢ rose, small corner crease, an Extremely Fine and choice strike. Scott No. 65.Skinner-Eno No. PA-Bt 1 Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot 1647 o
Heart in Shield of New York, full strike on 1868, 3¢ red, F. grill, light corner crease, a Very Fine strike. Scott No. 94.Skinner-Eno No. PS-C 7 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50
Lot 1648 o
Military Institute Franklin Co., Ky., Col. E. W. Morgan Supt., blue Eagle and Shield fancy cancel on 3¢ rose (25), pull perf at right, Fine and rare fancy cancel, the only recorded strike of this cancel on the 3¢ 1857 issue.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $80
Lot 1649 o
"Running Stag" of Shelburne Falls, Mass., remarkably clear strike of elaborate blue fancy cancel on 3¢ dull red (11), bright color, three margins, fresh and a Very Fine strike of this desirable cancel.Skinner-Eno No. PA-Dr 1 Estimate $100 - 150.
This was the first pictorial cancel in the United States depicting an animal.
Realized: $150