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Green Columbus “Prison Bar” Killer
Three-cent 1861 issue tied by sharp green example of the Columbus, OH “Prison Bar” killer. This cancel is well known in black. This is only the third example that I have seen in green. One example was also on a number 65. The other example tied a strip of three on number 63. Very rare. (PH48-01) $750.00


Brattleboro, VT Masonic Killer
A marvelous full strike of a rare Masonic killer which ties a no. 65 to the cover. The carving is so well executed that it even contains the “G” in the center of the design. Ex-Koch (PH48-02) $2,500.00


26 ICRR Cover
Stamp tied by Chicago, Ill 1858 CDS to “Land Department, Ill. Central R.R. Co.” Reduced slightly at left. Ex-Stiss (PH48-04) $100.00 


65 Cairo, Ill Heart
A nice example of Cairo, Ill grid “Heart” killer from 1863. Reduced ½” at left. Ex-Stiss (PH48-05) $85.00 

65 Quincy, Ill Ad Cover
Beautiful blind embossed advertising cover the “Cincinnati Store, H.A. Pulte, goods and notions” An example of a very intricate and large embossing. (PH48-06) $100.00 

71+76 to Switzerland
1862 use from San Francisco to Locarno, Switzerland. Nice strikes of the San Francisco “Cog Wheel” killer ties both stamps. Locarno receiving mark on the back. Ex-DuPuy (PH48-07) $1,000.00

76 to Holland
1866 FLS with stamp tied by duplex Baltimore CDS. Appropriate Boston back stamp and Rotterdam receiving mark. Attractive use of the five-cent internal rate. (PH48-08) $300.00

Medical Cadet Cover
Three copies of the one-cent 1861 issue tied by Boston boxed “Paid” markings. Red Boston CDS. The middle stamp is missing a corner (pre-use). Interesting Civil War cover. (PH48-14) $95.00
 

63 Mid-Blue Shade
A well centered single with Boston boxed "Paid". Nice local use with great eye appeal.
Tiny tone spot on the upper left perf does not detract. (PH44-07) $150.00

65 West Branch P.O.
West Branch Post Office oval on cover with Chicago 1864 duplex CDS. The West Branch was the first branch and opened in 1862. A little rough along the right edge. This is a great strike of this marking. (PH40-30) $150.00

65 Cairo, IL Heart
Tied by duplex Cairo, IL "heart". Cover reduced 1/2 inch at left. Avery nice strike of this fancy killer. $35.00

70 Used to England
Nice 24c light red lilac shade tied by cork killer on 1864 cover from Lowell, MS to England. Ex-Gibson (PH42-33) $350.00

76
Tied by blue Baltimore, MD duplex CDS to FLS destined for Holland. Backstamped: London and Rotterdam 17 Jun 66. Sent via Boston on the steamer "Cuba". 5c pays the internal rate. (P 35-13) $195.00