(Cancels) Military Institute Franklin Co., Ky., Col. E. W. Morgan Supt. Blue Eagle and Shield fancy cancel on 3¢ dull red (25), pull perf at right, Fine and rare fancy cancel, the only recorded strike of this cancel on the 3¢ 1857 issue.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
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Lot #1051 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellations
Lot #1052 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellations
(Cancels) New-York, Jul 15 1853. Bold strike of cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to slightly in, on buff cover to Newtown Ct.; reduced at left with upper left corner mend, a Very Fine and choice strike of this scarce 1853 New York cds.
Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1053 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellations
(Cancels) New-York, Jul 19 1853. Bold strike of cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), large margins to slightly in at right, small scissor cut, on cover to Waverly N.Y., a Very Fine strike of this scarce cds.
Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1054 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellations
(Cancels) "Old Stamps / Not Recognized". Two-line handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (26) with bottom selvage, on yellow cover to Detroit Mich., matching "Philadelphia Pa. Sep 13 1861" cds, cover extensively restored, Very Fine appearance, A rare example of the "Old Stamps Not Recognized" handstamp tying the stamp.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
Philadelphia was one of the first post offices to receive the new 1861 stamps...
Lot #1055 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellations
(Cancels) Plainfield Ms. Sep 10. Clear strike of thimble-size cds on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) cancelled by manuscript "1860" to Buffalo N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, A choice strike of this thimble size Chicopee cds., ex-Milgram.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #1056 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellations
(Cancels) "Running Stag". 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 $200 - 300.
This was the first pictorial cancel in the United States depicting an animal.
Lot #1057 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellations
(Cancels) "Running Stag". Clear strike of elaborate blue fancy cancel ties 3¢ dull red (11A), pos. 42L2L, margins to in, on ladies cover to Ipswich Mass., slightly indistinct "Shelburne Falls Mass Nov 23" cds; some minor tone spots, Fine and scarce.
Skinner-Eno No. PA-Dr 1; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1058 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellation Balances
(Cancels) 1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II. Position. 26L1E, large margins except slightly in at bottom, strong color, tied by green "New London, Conn. Sep 19" cds on light buff cover to Slaterville Conn.; light file fold, Very Fine and scarce green color cancel.
Scott No. 10A; $385.
Lot #1059 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellation Balances
(Cancels) 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Two used singles, cancelled by the scarce "New-York Jul 17 1853" and other by central strike of "New-York Jul 21 1853" cds, a Very Fine and scarce pair of strikes.
Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300.
This New York City 1853 year-dated cds is known used only from July 1st through July 26th 1853.
Lot #1060 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellation Balances
(Cancels) 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Four large to full margins, cancelled by Bordentown N.J. dark green cds, Very Fine, with 1996 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott No. 11A; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #1061 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellation Balances
(Cancels) 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Faulty, tied by "Circleville O. Feb 27 1858" cds on cover to Mrs. M. S. Brundage at Berlin Heights Oh., fancy "M S Brundage" eagle handstamp in brown, Fine and unusual use of this fancy handstamp with sender's name, a stunning cover.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $200 - 300.
This fancy style handstamp was used as a postmarking device at a number of different Post Offices...
Lot #1062 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellation Balances
(Cancels) 1851 3¢ Dull Red, Fancy Cancels. Group of 10 singles selected for the cancellation including Toledo Oh. blue Circle of Hearts, Orford N.H. red double diamond, Salem Mass. circular geometric, Lynchburg blue "Way 6" in circle, Rome N.Y. "Three Cent Coin", etc.; some small faults, a Very Fine group with excellent strikes.
Scott No. 11/11A; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1063 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellation Balances
(Cancels) 3¢ 1851-57 Issue - Cancellation Collection. Large and important lifetime collection of several hundred stamps with a wide variety of cancellations and postmarks, colors incl. red, blue, brown and many in green, New York "1853" Jul. 21 cds, numerals incl. "2" and "14", various "Paid" and "Free", also "Union" straightline, foreign transits of Hong Kong and Belgium, fancy incl. stars, shields, geometric, radials, plus a...
Lot #1064 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellation Balances
(Cancels) 3¢ 1851-57 Issue - Fancy Cancel. Small collection mounted on 6 pages, includes better Canton lyre on cover front piece, "Paid 1" in circle, fancy stars of Portland Ct. (ST-Em 13) and Madison Ct. (ST-E 34), Chicopee Ms. intertwined Star of David strikes on #11A pair, Tuscaloosa Al. star and cogwheel, Salem Mass. "Paid" and circle grid on cover, few town cds including. New York "1853" Jul. 14 cds, two Jersey Shore stars with...
Lot #1065 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellation Balances
(Cancels) 3¢ 1851-57 Issue - Fancy Cancels. Select group of 10 better strikes including South Dover Me. straightline, Canton Miss. triangle, Topsham Me. encircled wedges, Sparta rectangular grid, etc., few faults, Very Fine strikes.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1066 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Cancellation Balances
(Cancels) 3¢ 1857 Issue - "Paid" Cancels. Group of over used 40 stamps with a variety of "Paid" cancels including Boston "Paid" grids, oval "Paid", "Paid 3" in circle, "Paid" in circle, "Paid 3" in oval, various "Paid" straightlines in black and blue, etc., some faults.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1067 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Multiples
(Multiples) 1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II. Block of three, positions 1R5E-2R5E/12R5E, deep rich color, tied by three strikes of circular grid cancels on light blue 1851 folded letter to New York N.Y., matching "Newport R.I. Jul 22" cds, docketed "Paid" at top right, Chase plating on front and notes on back.
Scott No. 10A; $1,250 as strip off-cover.
This is an exceptionally early use of Plate 5E on cover, used only...
Lot #1068 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Multiples
(Multiples) 1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Unused right sheet margin horizontal block of eight, clear to huge margins including 3mm sheet margin at right and showing traces of three adjoining stamps, fresh bright shade; light creases, Very Fine appearance, ex-Ishikawa.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE LARGE UNUSED MULTIPLE OF THE 3¢ DULL RED 1852 ISSUE.
Lot #1069 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Multiples
(Multiples) 1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Block of eight, pos. 62-65R4/72-75R4, three large margins with deep rich color, each canceled by circular grid cancel; light horizontal crease along bottom row, bottom left two stamps with internal tear, F.-V.F. appearance, A scarce multiple with position 62R4 showing the "Gents" instead of "Cents" error.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1070 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Multiples
(Multiples) 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Unused horizontal strip of 8, large margins at right and bottom showing parts of stamps; reinforced with faults.
Scott No. 11A; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #1071 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Multiples
(Multiples) 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Bottom right corner margin block of 4 (positions 89-90, 99-100R1L), without gum, ample margins at top and left, brilliant color with a slight dry print at bottom, Extremely Fine, a choice mint multiple, with 2007 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 11A; $2,100 for o.g.
Lot #1072 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Multiples
(Multiples) 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Left sheet margin block of nine, large margins to slightly in, part o.g. mostly missing left column and with some adherence, crease between rows 2 and 3, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 11A; $3,675.
Lot #1073 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Multiples
(Multiples) 1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Horizontal strip of three, large even margins, rich color, bold strikes of large Boston "Paid" handstamps, tiny scissor cut at bottom between left and center stamps, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2002 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 11A; $140.
Lot #1074 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Multiples
(Multiples) 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Left margin block of 39 showing imprint and plate number "15", well centered with rich color, left vertical row separated and archivally reattached, o.g., F.-V.F.
Scott No. 26; $6,465.
This is possibly the largest surviving Plate No. 15 block.
Lot #1075 - Specialized Collection of the United States 3¢ 1851 - 1857 Issues 1851-57 Issue - Multiples
(Multiples) 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants, choice centering, fresh with strong color, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 26; $450.
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