Lot 1995 o
(Cancels) 1861, 1¢ blue, complete strike of fancy Masonic "Open Book" cancel of Rutland, Vt. a Very Fine strike, very scarce. Scott No. 63.Skinner-Eno No. FR-M5 2 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 1996 o
(Cancels) 1861, 1¢ blue, oval "Forwarded By, Macondray & Co., San Francisco" forwarder cancel, a Very Fine strike for this, very rare.Scott No. 63 Estimate $150 - 200.
Macondray & Co. was a commission and mercantile house started in San Francisco in 1849 by F. W. Macondray.
Realized: $110
Lot 1997 o
(Cancels) 1861, 1¢ blue, complete strike of negative Anchor cancel of East Greenwich, R.I. a Very Fine and choice strike. Skinner-Eno No. PO-An 27.Scott No. 63 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $110
Lot 1998 o
(Cancels) 1861, 1¢ blue, near complete strike of bold Diamonds and Crossroads cancel of Brattleboro, Vt. well centered, small wrinkle, a Very Fine and choice strike, unlisted in Skinner-Eno.Scott No. 63 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $120
Lot 1999 o
(Cancels) 1861, 1¢ blue, socked-on-the-nose blue circular "James McMaster, 2 Broadway, Bowling Green, New York" handstamp and red town corner cancel, small circular cut at bottom, a Very Fine strike, this private handstamp was most likely used as an control or theft prevent mark.Scott No. 63 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $190
Lot 2000 o
(Cancels) 1861, 1¢ blue, bold blue Elaborate Geometric cancel, strong color, Very Fine.Scott No. 63 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $80
Lot 2001 o
(Cancels) 1861, 1¢ blue, complete strike of negative 6-Pointed Star cancel, a Very Fine strike.Scott No. 63 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $70
Lot 2002 o
(Cancels) 1861, 1¢ blue, full bold strike of Circular Geometric of New York City, wide margins, a Very Fine strike.Scott No. 63 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $150
Lot 2003 o
(Cancels) 1861, 1¢ blue, light target and socked-on-the-nose red London transit date stamp cancels, bright color, small thin at top, Very Fine appearance.Scott No. 63 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $90
Lot 2004 o
(Cancels) 1861, 1¢ blue, red "New - York City, Paid 1 Ct." carrier date stamp, large margins and choice centering, bright light blue color, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 63 $70.
Realized: $50