63+65 – Philadelphia carrier use
1c Blue and 3c
rose, tied by Philadelphia Jun 24 1863 Pa. CDS on full cover to
Cumberland county, Pa. Octagon “U.S. Penny Mail Phila. Pa , Station C”
cancel on back. One-cent represents carrier pickup and delivery to the
post office in Philadelphia. With APS certificate.
$150.00
65 –
Brattleboro Masonic
3c Rose, tied by perfect bold blue strike of masonic “square & compass”
with negative “G” in the center. Brattleboro Aug 27 Vt CDS accompanies
on cover to Washington, D.C. Reduced 1/8” at the right.
Probably at the top of the finest
known strikes of this cancel which clearly shows the “G” in the center
of the cancel.
$1,500.00
65 – Brattleboro, VT Masonic
Early strike of
blue Masonic cancel. The “G” can be clearly seen at the center of the
cancel. Mourning cover very slightly reduced from opening at the right.
A gem!
$750.00
83 – “C” grill – Third day of use
Stamp tied by New York Nov 18 duplex
CDS. This cover comes with a letter from noted grill expert Bill Herzog
stating that it is an 1867 use and at the time of the Bill’s letter a
third day of use.
Strong grill on an
attractive cover. With PFC. SCV: $1,350.00. Ex-Wagshal
$750.00
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