U.S. Army Postal Services, Pair of WWI A.E.F. Soldier's Covers to France with Censor Markings
Both covers addressed to Capt. James P. Cooke, of the 106th U.S. Infantry, in France. Both covers with censor markings, one with a boxed eagle cachet and violet U.S. Army Post Office cancel (Dec 10, 1918), the other with U.S. Army Post Office M.P.E.S. cancel (Nov 23 1918) and purple "Passed As Censored" with eagle handstamp.
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Summer 2025 -Day 3
By: Americana Stamps
Americana Stamps Summer 2025 -Day 3
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Lot #18116 - US Stamps US 20th Century
Lot #18117 - US Stamps US 20th Century
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, #323-327, Full Set on 1904 World's Fair Cover, Registered Mail, to Switzerland
Supplementary Postmark, type G.
Estimate $400.00 - $500.00
Lot #18118 - US Stamps US 20th Century
Emergency Stamp Black Oval Handstamp Cancel Tying #279Bf 2c Red on 1900 Cover to New York City
Enclosure from Belmont, Mass. The cover with a small tear into the cancel. The handstamp likely used because the datestamp was unavailable.
Estimate $300.00 - $400.00
Lot #18119 - US Stamps US 20th Century
#332 1902 2c Carmine, Truncated Bisect, Tied by Houston, Tex Machine Cancel on Local Cover Used to Pay the Unsealed Circular Rate
"Houston, Tex. May 29, 1909" machine cancel on locally addressed envelope from Hogg, Watkins & Jones, Lawyers,
Estimate $500.00 - $1,000.00
Lot #18120 - US Stamps US 20th Century
#374 1c Green, Tied by 1911 New Mexico Territorial Machine Cancel, Locally Addressed Drop Cover Very Unusual
"HILLSBORO, N. MEX. APR. 29, 1911" machine cancel on folded tax document. The stamp with a straight edge and left and perf faults at right.
Estimate $250.00 - $500.00
Lot #18121 - US Stamps US 20th Century
First State Bank, #374 1910 1c Green on 1911 Illustrated Bank Advertising Postcard
First State Bank of Greenup, Illinois, “Your Money is Your Best Friend, Put it in the Bank" illustrated postcard with Greenup, Ill September 1 1911 datestamp.
Estimate $50.00 - $100.00
Lot #18122 - US Stamps US 20th Century
#405 1c Green on Large Envelope with Ohio Humane Society, Cincinnati, OH Precancel Very Fine
Ohio Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Animals
Estimate $50.00 - $100.00
Lot #18123 - US Stamps US 20th Century
#406 1912 2c Carmine, from Midway Island to Manchester, England Underpaid Five Cents Postage
April 25, 1915 from Midway Island, H. Isles from A.R. Tinker, Cable Station, Midway Island to Manchester, England.
Estimate $150.00 - $250.00
Lot #18124 - US Stamps US 20th Century
#499 1917 2c Rose, Diagonal Bisect, Tied by Hudson Terminal Station Machine Cancel on Drop Cover Bisect Usage Not Authorized.
FEB 13, 1923 postmark, addressed to New York City. Philatelic concoction that was accepted as postage, but not authorized. The cover with backflap missing.
Estimate $750.00 - $1,000.00
Lot #18125 - US Stamps US 20th Century
#527 2c Carmine, Diagonal Bisect, Tied by Cincinnati Cancel on Drop Cover Used as 1c Drop Letter Rate
Addressed locally to Avondale, Cincinnati, Ohio. Philatelic concoction that was accepted as postage, but not authorized. The stamp not identifiable, the cover with faults.
Estimate $500.00 - $1,000.00
Lot #18126 - US Stamps US 20th Century
#807 3c Purple Tied on 1952 Cover to Macau via Hong Kong, China
Addressed to Tai Yung, 10 Estrada de S. Francisco, Macau, via Hong Kong, China with Transfer Office circular handstamp and a red boxed Hong Kong censor marking. Reverse with clear Macau arrival postmark.
Estimate $150.00 - $250.00
Lot #18127 - us ephemera
The Foot-light A Theatrical Monthly, 1871 Theatrical Periodical, Ephemera Lot
Estimate $400.00 - $500.00
Lot #18128 - us ephemera
Stover Wind Engine Co., 1884 Advertising Letter Sheet, with Content
Estimate $75.00 - $100.00
Lot #19001 - us ephemera
The Riggs National Bank, 1903 Check, Signed by Civil War Confederate William Lindsay Scruggs
William Lindsay Scruggs (1836–1912) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and writer who played a significant role in U.S. foreign relations in the late 19th century, particularly in Latin America. He served as U.S. Minister to Colombia and later to Venezuela, where he became deeply involved in the boundary dispute between Venezuela and British...
Lot #19002 - us civil war postal history
#65 3c Red on Cover to the Commissary of Prisoners from New York Attorney Elmira Prison Camp Correspondence Discussing Release of Prisoner
Letter from Charles Edwards, Counsellor, Attorney & Notary, New York addressed to Capt. Geo. Whiton, Commissary for Prisoners, Elmira, NY.
"Accept my thanks for your welcome intelligence of Mr. Cameron’s release and especially for your kindness which he strongly wrote about. I am sure that...
Lot #19003 - us civil war postal history
Head Quarters Dept. West Va., OFFICIAL BUSINESS, with #65 3c Red, to Harpers Ferry, Va
"OFFICIAL BUSINESS" crossed out.
Estimate $150.00 - $200.00
Lot #19004 - civil war postal history Civil War Patriotic
McClellan on Horse, Allover Blue Patriotic Cover, "Contains $20", to Maine “By Express"
Allover blue patriotic cover with General George B. McClellan on horseback (Like Bischel 562, Walcott 298), addressed to East Livermore, Maine. Manuscript endorsements "By Express" and "Contains $20" at top left, suggesting private carriage outside the postal system, although there is no indication as to where it originated and no evidence that it...
Lot #19005 - civil war postal history Civil War Patriotic
#26 3c Red on Cover Capt. Charles F. Packard, 27th Maine Regiment
Addressed to “Mr. Charles F. Packard, Alexandria, 27th Maine Regt. Co. A,” with “Bedford, Me. Mar 13” circular datestamp at left. Capt. Packard would later serve with the 102nd United States Colored Troops.
Estimate $100.00 - $125.00
Lot #19006 - civil war postal history Civil War Patriotic
George Washington on Shield with Liberty, Union Patriotic Cover, with "P.O. BUSINESS" Marking With Patriotic Lettersheet from Husband to Wife
Addressed to the postmaster in Princeville, Ill. "JEFFERSON CITY, MO NOV. 11" datestamp. Datelined November 8, 1861.
Enclosed folded letter from a Union soldier, Thompson Klemmer, writing from Camp Marshall, to his wife Mary, reporting his good health, concern for ill comrades, movement near...
Lot #19007 - civil war postal history Civil War Patriotic
Soldier & Capitol Design, Union Patriotic Cover, Addressed to Rev. E. Abbot, No Postal Marks
Estimate $150.00 - $200.00
Lot #19008 - civil war postal history Civil War Patriotic
“Stand by the Flag", Union Patriotic Cover with #26c Rose with Patriotic Letter Sheet
Enclosed letter with interesting content from "The Factory Girl" to her cousin Oliver, explaining her decision to break off an unwanted courtship despite social pressure.
Estimate $150.00 - $200.00
Lot #19009 - civil war postal history Civil War Patriotic
#26 3c Dull Red, Tied by Large Boston "PAID" Grid, on "Bunker Hill Monument" Patriotic Cover to Kentucky
Red "BOSTON, MASS. AUG 17" postmark.
Estimate $100.00 - $200.00
Lot #19010 - civil war postal history Civil War Patriotic
The Capitol at Washington, #65 3c Dull Red Tied on Patriotic Cover with Gettysburg Postmark Postmarked Only 3 Months After Gettysburg
"The Capitol at Washington" illustrated design, before completion of the dome. Bold blue circular Gettysburg, Pa. / Nov 11 postmark, addressed to Mrs. Sophia Brown, Abbottstown, Adams Co., Pa.
Estimate $125.00 - $150.00
Lot #19011 - civil war postal history Civil War Patriotic
All Over Jefferson Davis Caricature, Union Patriotic Cover, with #65 3c Dull Red Tied
"PHILADELPHIA, PA JUL. 16 1862" postmark, addressed to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Estimate $150.00 - $250.00
Lot #19012 - civil war postal history Civil War Patriotic
Ira Harris Guards, Red & Blue Design, #65 3c Rose Tied on Patriotic Cover
Stamp tied by Stapleton, N.Y. circular datestamp with manuscript Sept 25 date. Addressed to Centerville, Allegany Co., N.Y. Very fine. Design unlisted in Walcott.
Estimate $300.00 - $500.00



























