1863, 2¢ black. Tied by grid cancel on small pink envelope postmarked "Brunswick, Me., Feb 23", addressed locally, with hand colored penny dreadful Valentine featuring a lady cat lover whose "Valentine must be a cat"; Valentine with small tear at top, otherwise F.-V.F.
Scott No. 73; Estimate $150 - 200.
Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
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Apr 28, 2016 America/Los_Angeles
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
Thursday Apr 28, 2016 08:00 to Sunday May 01, 2016 14:00 America/Los_Angeles
Last date for bids:
Thursday Apr 28, 2016 07:00 America/Los_Angeles
We are pleased to have been named once again as the Official Auctioneer for Westpex, the West Coast’s premier philatelic exhibition.
For this special event we will offer over 3600 lots, which will feature the Rob Lund 3c 1851-57 Collection, specialized United States Revenue stamps, Telegraph Stamps, U.S. Possessions including part II of the Gary Peters collection of Hawaii and specialized sections of U.S. and Canadian Coins, U.S. Valentines, Ryukyu and Mexico, plus a fine array of United States and Worldwide stamps and postal history.
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Lot #1176 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
Lot #1177 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
1867, 2¢ black, F. grill. Tied by blue "New York City, Received, Feb 15, 8 PM" duplex on embossed Valentine envelope with a fancy cutout heart-shaped Valentine; slight break in envelope embossing, otherwise Very Fine, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 93; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1178 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
1869, 1¢ buff. Tied by "Greenport N.Y., Feb 14" cds and fancy negative "EC" duplex on a Union patriotic envelope (Sentry & "The War For The Union" in red with blue omitted - Weiss M-F51 var.); includes large Fisher & Denison hand colored penny dreadful Valentine; small flaws, otherwise F.-V.F., a very unusual and rare Patriotic Error and Valentine usage (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure)....
Lot #1179 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
1869, 3¢ ultramarine. Tied by choice strike "Terre Haute, Ind., Feb 14" duplex on flap of a pretty embossed Valentine envelope to Indianapolis with original embossed Valentine dated 1870, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 114; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1180 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
1879, 3¢ green. S.e. at right, tied by beautiful strike purple "Coleville, McKean Co., Pa., Feb 14, 1881" Skull & Cross Bones fancy duplex on cover to Meriden Kans. (backstamped Feb 20); includes a pretty multicolor lace Valentine, Very Fine, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure), with 1981 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 184; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1181 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
1887, 2¢ green. Tied by star in circle duplexed with "Ballinger, Texas, Feb 14, 1889" cds on alligator skin embossed envelope with "Cupid Union Telegraph Company" imprint and silver gilt Cupid delivering a telegram at lower left; slightly soiled, Very Fine and most unusual.
Scott No. 213; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1182 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
1887, 2¢ green. Tied by "Troy N.Y., Feb 13, 1889" duplex, on alligator skin embossed envelope with imprint "Cupid Union Telegraph Company" and silver gilt Cupid delivering a telegram at lower left; to Milford N.H., backstamped Feb 14; reduced a bit at right, Very Fine and most unusual.
Scott No. 213; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1183 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
1909, 2¢ Lincoln. Tied by "New Haven, Ct., Feb 12" First Day of Issue duplex on 7x 5¾" cover to West Haven Ct.; includes a pretty multicolor die-cut Valentine; stamp and cover with minor flaws, Very Fine, an unusual First Day of Issue and Valentine combination (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 367; $450 for FDC; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1184 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
Valentine Covers and Cards, 1800s-1900s. Wonderful balance in two cartons with over 200 covers and valentines in binders and some loose, ranging from stampless to 20th century, including ornate bronze envelopes and valentines, multicolor lace valentines, some handmade and hand painted designs, noted includes #9X1 on Feb. 13th valentine letter, #73 Black Jack on embossed valentine envelope, Tarrytown "Paid 3" stampless use of bronze...
Lot #1185 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
1845-1852 (c.) Valentines. Group of three comprising "Clappville Mass. Feb 12" blue cds on bronze pattern light yellow valentine envelope with embossed enclosure to Charlton Mass., "New-York, 5cts., 14 Feb" red cds on very attractive bronze valentine envelope to New Canaan Ct., and "New Lisbon O. Feb 14" cds ties 1¢ blue (9) on embossed envelope with intricate Kershaw & Son embossed lace valentine enclosure depicting a gilded...
Lot #1186 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Postage Stamps on Valentines
Valentine Post Cards and Cards, 1900s. Approx. 150 mint and used multicolor valentine post cards from the earlier 1900s, used mostly franked with 1¢ Franklins, some pretty cards, plus over 100 multicolor valentines cards mostly from late 1800s into 1900s and some modern, some ornate designs, embossed, die cut, etc., a few with mailing envelopes or post cards, beautiful and attractive group.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1187 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Carrier and Local Issues on Valentines
Charleston, S.C., Honour's City Express, 1851-58, 2¢ black on bluish. Large margins, pen canceled on large (10¼ x 8¼") gold gilt on blue Valentine envelope addressed locally; some light age spots, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 4LB8; Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #1188 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Carrier and Local Issues on Valentines
New York, N.Y., U.S. City Despatch Post, 1842-45, 3¢ black on blue green. Large margins, red "U.S." cancel with matching "U.S. City Despatch Post, Feb 18, Oclock" cds on folded handwritten Valentine poem "Although not skilled in classic law…"; cover edge tear at top right, Very Fine, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 6LB5; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1189 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Carrier and Local Issues on Valentines
D.O. Blood & Co., City Despatch, 2 Cts. Well struck red double circle handstamp on bronze gilt Valentine cover addressed locally in Philadelphia; also includes a second identical Valentine envelope, this one with used in New York City with red "U.S. City Despatch Post, Feb 11" cds; later with small tear at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1190 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Carrier and Local Issues on Valentines
Blood & Co., 1854 (1¢) bronze on black, two singles. Acid-tied on large envelope with "Blood's Despatch, Feb 14" double-lined cds, includes embossed Valentine with hand colored border and small mirror held in place by an ornate gold metallic wreath, F.-V.F., a very scarce Blood & Co. multiple franking.
Scott No. 15L16; Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #1191 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Carrier and Local Issues on Valentines
Frazer & Co., 1845-51, 2¢ black on yellow. Pen canceled on small envelope addressed to Corner of Ninth & Race (Cincinnati) endorsed in sender's hand "St. Valentine's day"; top flap missing, F.-V.F., a very rare usage.
Scott No. 69L4; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #1192 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Carrier and Local Issues on Valentines
New-York Penny Post, Feb 14, 3 O'C. Red double-lined cds on folded handwritten Valentine verse with hand colored letterhead featuring Cupid's chariot being pulled by doves, Very Fine and unusual.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1193 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Carrier and Local Issues on Valentines
Swart's Post Office, Chatham Square. Oval handstamp with matching "Paid" in bronze color (slight oxidizing), on large (10¼ x 8½") embossed ornamental envelope with two enclosures: a beautiful large Mansell lace Valentine with blank inside and a printed Valentine verse with a hand tinted scene of a young woman holding a dove, a mandolin by her side, the latter folded several times with some splitting, Very Fine...
Lot #1194 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Carrier and Local Issues on Valentines
Swart's Post Office, Chatham Square. Red oval handstamp and matching "Paid" on gold gilt ornamental envelope locally addressed to Ludlow St., includes original lace Valentine with handwritten and embellished verse; cover and Valentine with light spotting, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1195 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Carrier and Local Issues on Valentines
Swart's City Dispatch Post, 1849-53 (1¢) pink. Four margin single tied by "Swart's Post Office, Chatham Square, Feb" oval date stamp, with matching boxed "Paid, Swarts" handstamp on locally addressed embossed ornamental envelope, includes embossed Valentine with small gold stickers, Very Fine, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 136L10; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1196 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Confederate Usages on Valentines
Confederacy, West Point Ga., Feb 15. Cds on pen canceled U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Alexander H. Stephens, "Vice President Confederate States of Aa., Montgomery, Ala."; enclosed is a handwritten Valentine note dated Feb 14, 1861, with a pressed flower attached, from a young woman named Blanche, in part, "All the girls of my class are busy sending love missives. I yet know nothing of Cupid or his missives, and to keep pace...
Lot #1197 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Confederate Usages on Valentines
Confederacy, Central Academy (Miss.), Feb 12. Manuscript postmark on U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Cypress, Ky., with embossed Valentine embellished with gold Cupid's bow & Quiver and silver patriotic Eagle, Shield & Thunderbolts (a Union sympathizer among the Rebels?); cover reduced a tad at top with small repaired opening tear, otherwise Very Fine, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott...
Lot #1198 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Confederate Usages on Valentines
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Large margins, pen canceled on embossed Valentine envelope, manuscript "Leatherwood Va., Feb 11th" postmark, to Richmond, Va., endorsed "Miss Addie Hambell, Feb 10th 1861"; stamp with large sealed tear, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare Confederate Valentine.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1199 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Confederate Usages on Valentines
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Nearly four margins, tied by "Tudor Hall, Va., Feb 14, 1862" cds on embossed ladies envelope to Williamsburg N.C.; couple small tone spots, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1200 - Specialized Collection of Valentines Confederate Usages on Valentines
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green. Four margins, tied by "Culpepper C.H., Va., Feb 1862" cds on embossed ladies envelope to Richmond, Va., with carte-de-visite size hand colored "Unfading Beauty" Valentine card; cover with small repairs and top flap missing, Fine, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 1; Estimate $200 - 300.
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