Soldier holding Flag and Rifle. Red white and blue patriotic design on light buff cover to Litchfield Conn. bearing 1¢ blue, dot-in-u, pl. 9 (63 var.) tied by bold "New London Ct. Aug 27 1861" cds; backflap torn, Very Fine and early use only 10 days after EDU.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Auction # 60 - The Westpex Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
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Apr 23, 2015 America/Los_Angeles
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 60 - The Westpex Sale
Thursday Apr 23, 2015 08:00 to Sunday Apr 26, 2015 14:00 America/Los_Angeles
Last date for bids:
Thursday Apr 23, 2015 07:00 Europe/London
We are pleased to have been named once again as the Official Auctioneer for the West Coast’s premier philatelic exhibition. For this special event we will be offering over 3600 lots, which will feature the Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the United States 1861 1c Issue, the Charles Meroni Collection of Registry Labels, the Randolph Smith Collection of United States Plate Number Singles and Plate Blocks, plus a stunning array of United States Stamps and Postal History. The Worldwide includes a fine array of Western Europe with Important France and a wonderful selection of collection and balance lots.
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Burlingame, CA 94010
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Showing 1751 - 1775 of 3699
Lot #1751 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue patriotic covers
Lot #1752 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue patriotic covers
Soldier with Flag. Red white and blue design with S.C. Rickards & Co. imprint at left, on cover to Holliston Mass. bearing 1¢ dark blue (63b) pair and single, cat. $800 each, tied by two strikes of "East Abington Mass. Jan. 23" cds, manuscript "In haste" at top left; right stamp tear, Very Fine and handsome use with this dark shade. Walcott No. 1883.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1753 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue patriotic covers
Soldier with Waving Flag and Rifle at Camp. Blue patriotic design on cover to Akron Oh. bearing 1¢ blue (63) pair and single, tied by four-ring cancels and "Marshallville O. Jul 18" cds; reduced slightly at right just affecting some perfs, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #1754 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue patriotic covers
Stars of the Union. Red white and blue all-over patriotic Magee design on cover to John Wyman, Ventriloquist at Baltimore Md. bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65), each cancelled by open circular grids, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Dec 31 1861" cds, prepaid 1¢ carrier fee plus 3¢ postage, Magee imprint on flap, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1755 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue patriotic covers
Thou Art Not Forgotten. Civil War era song verse on lady's style envelope bearing three 1¢ blue (63) singles, left with nat. s.e., tied by "Old Point Comfort Va May 30" cds duplexed with four-rings cancels, addressed in magenta ink to Muncy Va., Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #1756 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue patriotic covers
The Tree of Liberty. Red white and blue Magee patriotic design on orange cover addressed to local street address bearing 1¢ blue (63) tied by framed "Paid" cancel, red "Boston Mass Mar 20" cds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1757 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue patriotic covers
Washington, Flags and Eagle. Red white and blue patriotic design with "The continuance of the Union should be the primary object of every Patriot" verse on cover addressed to Magee in Philadelphia Pa. bearing 1¢ blue, Dot-in-U, Plate 9 (63 var.) strip of three, nat. s.e. at right, tied by two strikes of "Washington D.C. Oct 11 1862" cds, Very Fine and choice. Walcott No. 76.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lot #1758 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue patriotic covers
Washington, His Spirit still Guides Us. Blue patriotic design on yellow cover with military address to Co. H. 4th Regt. O.V.I. via Winchester Va. bearing 1¢ blue (63) strip of three, each stamp cancelled by manuscript "X", matching "Brandon O., May 10" postmark, endorsed "Please Forward On"; edge flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1759 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue patriotic covers
Waving Flag with "Union Forever". Slogan patriotic cover to Virginia City Ore. at the 10¢ transcontinental rate; franked with 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose pink (64b), pair and single, tied by two strikes of blue "Wellington O. Oct 8" cds's, cover slightly reduced at right, minor stamp faults, Very Fine, a very pretty item, with 1984 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
Lot #1760 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue patriotic covers
Zouave holding Flag while stepping on C.S.A. flag. Red white and blue patriotic design on blue cover to Pittsburgh Pa. bearing 1¢ blue, dot-in-u, plate 9 (63 var.) and 3¢ rose (65), tied by circular grid cancels, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Dec 2 1861" cds; right back flap missing, Very Fine, ex-Morris.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1761 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Banks' Division) Official Business, Head Quarters Remainder Banks' Expedition, New York. Preprinted corner card on yellow cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) strip of three, affected from edge placement, tied by two strikes of New York duplexes with circle of Vs (Skinner-Eno SD-C 2) fancy cancel to Monterey Mass.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
This cover is related to Gen. Banks' Red...
Lot #1762 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue. Used with 2¢ black (73), each cancelled by fancy cork over indicia of 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to Thompsontown Pa., matching "Mifflintown, Pa., Jan 2" cds, original Belle Island Jan. 1st enclosure.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $300 - 400.
The Nesbitt envelopes had been demonetized in August 1861 along with the postage stamp issues of 1847-1857.
Lot #1763 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue. Two singles used with 1857 1¢ blue (24), torn, all tied by two strikes of blue "Cincinnati O Jul 14" duplex on light buff cover with red "The Union - It Must Be Preserved" Eagle and Flag patriotic design to Freedom Oh.; reduced slightly at right, some edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Blake Meyers, Hugh Baker, Jim Lee.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE ILLEGAL POST...
Lot #1764 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue. Used with 1857 1¢ blue (24), light diagonal crease, tied by grid cancel duplexed with "Plymouth Ct Jun 5" cds on unsealed wool prices current circular dated June 1st 1862 to Terryville, CT., fresh and Very Fine, ex-Haas.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $500 - 750.
A CHOICE DEMONETIZED COMBINATION FRANKING OF THE 1¢ 1857 AND 1861 ISSUES.
Lot #1765 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue. Two singles used in combination with 1857 1¢ blue (24), all tied by blue town cds on cover to Otter Creek Mich.; purple 1862 docketing, cover repaired upper right, some stamp flaws, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $200 - 300.
A SCARCE ILLEGAL POST DEMONETIZED USE OF THE 1¢ 1857 ISSUE IN COMBINATION THE 1¢ 1861 ISSUE.
The postmaster either did not notice or...
Lot #1766 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue. Used with 1¢ blue (24) pair, tied by three strikes of blue Ill. town cds on yellow cover to Muskegon Mich., manuscript "Due 3" rating; reduced at left, small stamp tears, Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $200 - 300.
The postmaster noticed the attempted use of the demonetized 1¢ 1857 issue and marked the letter due 3¢ in manuscript at upper...
Lot #1767 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue, Dot in "U". Rich dark color, used with 1851 3¢ dull red (11A), irregular margins, tied by four-rings cancel duplexed with "New-York, Mar 23" cds on cover to Grand Rapid, Mich., blue manuscript "Due 3" rating, attempted prepayment of the 1¢ to the mails carrier fee plus 3¢ postage, Fine.
Scott No. 63 var.; Estimate $150 - 200.
This was an illegal use of 3¢ 1851 issue...
Lot #1768 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Express) The Adams Express Company, Richmond, Va. Corner card on yellow buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), tied by "Richmond Va. Dec 12" cds duplexed with grid cancel addressed locally, prepaid 1¢ for the drop letter rate; stamp affected from edge placement, top edge flaws, Fine.
Scott No. 63; Estimate $200 - 300.
The period of use would have to be sometime after April 3rd 1865 when Federal troops entered...
Lot #1769 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Flag of Truce) "Per Flag of Truce". Manuscript endorsement on homemade cover sent from a Southern town bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 2¢ black (73), perf flaws, tied by matching segmented circular grids to Georgetown D.C., matching "Old Point Comfort Va. Sep 3" cds, sent from a Southern town, Very Fine and scarce use, ex-Watt White, with 1991 A.P.S. certificate.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Even during the hostilities of...
Lot #1770 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Naval Blockade) 1863 (Aug. 18) Philadelphia Pa. To "Fleet Captain, Flagship 'Minnesota', Norfolk Va.". Cover bearing vertical 1¢ blue (63) strip of three tied by two strikes of "Philadelphia Pa Aug 18 1863" cds, Very Fine and choice, ex-Emerson, Grunin, Lee.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
The U.S.S. "Minnesota" was part of the South Atlantic blockading squadron.
Lot #1771 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Naval Blockade) Boston Mass Apr 21. Red cds on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65), neatly arranged at side of cover and tied by two strikes of "Paid" framed cancel addressed to "Henry White, Masters Mate, U.S.A. Steamer Hendric Hudson, Eastern Gulf Blockading Squadron, Key West, Fla.", small multicolor label affixed at center showing design of Cupid, original 1863 enclosure; small stamp flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate...
Lot #1772 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Naval Blockade) 1864 (Jan. 27) To U.S. Gunboat "Pembina", West Gulf Squadron. Cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), 2¢ black (73) tied by "New-York Jan 27 1864" duplex addressed to J. F. Bingham at New Orleans, endorsed "(Per Steamer "Creole" Jan. 27th)"; minor edge staining, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1773 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Sanitary Fair) Volunteers Refreshment Saloon, Philadelphia foot of Washington St. Gray illustrated design on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) deep rich color, and 3¢ rose (65), both tied by bold "Philadelphia Pa. Apr 21 1862" cds to Union Valley N.Y., prepaid 1¢ for the carrier fee to the mails plus 3¢ postage; barely reduced at right and small edge flaws, Very Fine, ex-Sevenoaks.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A CHOICE...
Lot #1774 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Sanitary Fair) U.S. Sanitary Commission, N.E. Women's Auxiliary Association, Boston. Printed corner card on cover to Mt. Desert Me. bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 2¢ black (73) tied by two quartered corks, red "Boston Mass Aug 12" cds; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex-Kantor.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1775 - The Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the 1861-1867 1¢ Blue civil war postal history
(Sanitary Fair) United States Sanitary Commission, Women's Penn'a Branch. Printed corner card on fresh cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), s.e. at right, and 2¢ black (73), both tied by light "Phila Pa. Dec 20" duplex to Jenkintown Branch in Philadelphia, reverse with faint black "Station, Phila, Dec 20, '64, 4th" delivery cds; slightly rough opening at top, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
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