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Catalogue 327: Worldwide Postal History - The Enzo Carnio Collection (part I)
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  • Lot# : 5341 USA

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    1847: 5 c. red-brown, clear to large margins, used on entire letter to Oneida Castle, NY tied by circular grid handstamp in blue with "SYRACUSE / N.Y." cds at left (July 4). Small age spot at base of adhesive in margin otherwise fine Scott = $ 525.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5342 USA

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    1847: 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a fine example with good to large margins all round, used on cover to Newburyport, MA tied by circular grid in red with "BOSTON / 5 cts." cds (April 1) in red alongside A fine and most attractive cover. Signed Holcombe Scott = $ 475.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5343 USA

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    1847: 5 c. deep red-brown on blued paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round, on 1848 entire letter to Boston endorsed "Paid", tied by barred grid obliterator in red with "NEW YORK" cds in red (Feb 1) at right. File fold well away from the adhesive which is in a very deep resonant shade Scott = $ 475.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5344 USA

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    1847: 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a fine example in a greyish shade with ample to large margins all round, sheet marginal at left, used on cover to Portsmouth, New Hampshire tied by circular grid in red and by "BOSTON / 5 cts." cds (May 28) in red. A fine and most attractive cover Scott = $ 475+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5345 USA

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    1847: 5 c. deep red-brown on blued paper, a used example with large margins all round, on 1848 cover to Orwell, Vermont endorsed "Paid" in manuscript, tied by bold blue grid cancellation with "TROY / N.Y." despatch cds (April 1) at left. As ever with covers despatched from Troy, very fine Scott = $ 475.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5346 USA

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    1847: 5 c. dark brown, a used example with large margins on three sides, close but just clear at upper left and trace of adjoining stamp at left, on 1849 entire letter from Forest Hill, Chester to Philadelphia tied by pen cross in black ink manuscript with weak "CHESTER" despatch cds in black (July 12 - with '12' in manuscript) below and erroneous "5" cent charge mark deleted in manuscript at right.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5347 USA

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    1847: 5 c. brown on greyish-blued paper, a horizontal pair with clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, small scissor cut in margin only, used on 1850 entire letter from New Orleans to Marseille, France endorsed "British Steamer" cancelled by circular grid handstamp in red with "NEW ORLEANS / La." cds above (June 1) and "PAID / 10" in red. Carried on the Cunard Steamer "Asia" from New York (first voyage) with London cds (June 23) on reverse and framed "COLONIES / &c. ART. 13" in red; thence via Calais with Marseille arrival on reverse where charged "15" décimes due. A rare and most attractive Transatlantic usage. Signed Holcombe Scott = $ 2'500+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5348 USA

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    1847: 10 c. black on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, used on double rate 1848 cover to Bellefonte, PA tied by "PHILADELPHIA / 10 cts." datestamp (Oct 1-) in blue, with docketing of receipt internally of October 20th. A fine and rare cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2024) Scott = $ 1'150.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5349 USA

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    1847: 10 c. black on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins on three sides and shaved along intact outer frame line at left, used on 1850 cover to Quebec, Canada East, tied by red grill with "NEW YORK" despatch cds at right (Sept 17). "MONTREAL" transit cds in red (Sept 19) and"4½" in ink manuscript charge. Quebec arrival in red on reverse of a fine and scarce cover. Signed Holcombe Scott = $ 1'900.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5350 USA

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    1851: 1 c. blue, Type IV, imperforate, a fine used example on small piece cancelled by complete "SOUTH GLASTENBURY / Ct." cds (Sept 28) in black. Superb and most attractive Scott = $ 95.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5351 USA

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    1851: 3 c. orange-brown, Type II, imperforate, a magnificent used example with good even margins all round and marginal at base (pos. 98 L2L) lightly cancelled by circular datestamp in red. Superb and choice example Scott = $ 160.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5352 USA

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    1856: Jefferson 5 c. red brown, Type I, imperforate, a fine used example of excellent colour, lightly cancelled by barred grid and part cds in red. Scarce Scott = $ 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5353 USA

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    1851: Washington 12 c. black, imperforate, a used example with large margins all roud, neatly cancelled by part New York cds in black and part red cancel at left. Superb and scarce so fine Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 5354 USA

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    Union Patriotic 1861c.: Unpaid illustrated cover "The Constitution" with "SOLDIER'S LETTER / 1st L.I. VOLs" in black (counter-signed by a Major in manuscript) and further endorsed "Soldger Letter" (sic) to Green Point, Long Island struck with circular "DUE / 3" handstamp in black and cancelled "Washington D.C." cds (Nov 8). Tear and crease at base but most unusual usage with free privilege declined. The cover with page from Jan. 1973 American Philatelist illustrating this cover.rnProvenance: Collection Charles F. Meroni, John A. Fox, New York. 10-14 Nov 1952; Siegel, New York, 15 Dec 2012, lot 1577.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5355 USA

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    1869: 1 c. buff used on local Valentine's embossed envelope tied by "KEENE / N.H." circular datestamp (Feb 16) with complete Valentine multicoloured lace insert. Scarce and most attractive - even if mailed two days late.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5356 USA

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    1893: Columbian  Exposition issue, the set of sixteen values unused, somewhat varied condition with low values fine with large part og., 6 c. with thin, 15 c. and 30 c. with straight edges, higher values of good appearance ($ 2 with cert. Raybaudi, 2000); nevertheless attractive spacefillers - a very scarce set complete Scott = $ 9'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5357 USA

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    US Mail Carrier, New York 1849/50: Local 1 c. black on yellow glazed paper, a used example, corner bend prior to application, on cover to Catonsville, Maryland initially cancelled with black ink and in pencil as usual, further tied by "NEW YORK / 30 NOV / 5 cts." datestamp in red for onward tranasmission outside of New York. Scarce Scott = $ 350+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5358 USA

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    Philadelphia, PA 1849/50: "U.S.P.O. / PAID / 1 Cent." black on rose Carrier label, imperforaate, used on cover front to Newton, Bucks Co., PA with "PHILADELPHIA PA / 5 cts." circular datestamp in blue (Jan 19) at right. Few known examples, rare Scott = $ 500.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, New York, 19 March 1957, lot 476.rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5359 USA

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    American Letter Mail Co. 1845: (5 c.) black on grey, imperforate, a used example with large margins all round on 29 May 1845 entire printed invoice from New York to New London, Conn. canclled by pen crosses and "EHB" initials, with straight line "PAID" and oval framed "FORWARDED BY THE / AMERICAN LETTER MAIL / COMPANY / OFFICE / 56 Wall Street" in red. The adhsive roughly separated with lower right corner with tiny crease in margin only but a scarce use of this stamp on letter to Connecticut rather than between New York, Philadelphia and Boston Scott = $ 350.rnProvenance: Collection Schwartz.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5360 USA

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    (Greig's) City Despatch Post, New York 1842: 3 c. black on greyish paper, a used example with large margins all round and showing framelines at left and at base used on 1842 Printed Matter entire letter from City Hall, cancelled by octagonal framed "FREE" handstamp in red with circular "CITY DESPATCH POST / N.Y." (16 MAR / 1 O'CLOCK) double lined cds in red at right. A fine and scarce entire.rnProvenance: Collection Colonel Greene. 19 Jan 1956; collection Alan Geisler, Siegel, New York, 12 March 2008, lot 1155.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5361 USA

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    (Greig's) City Despatch Post, New York 1842: 3 c. black on greyish, a used example with huge margins all round, used on cover to the Episcopal Seminary, 21st. Street, tied by octagonal framed "FREE" handstamp with circular "CITY DESPATCH POST / N.Y." (6 APR. / 1 O'CLOCK) both in red. A fresh and very fine cover Scott = $ 2'500.rnProvenance: Collection Edward S. Knapp, Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, May 1941, lot 1175.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5362 USA

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    Hale & Co., Boston 1844: 5 c. light blue, cut square example with large margins on three sides and minutely shaved at base, used on 21 November 1844 cover from Philadelphia to New York cancelled by "P" in manuscript ink. Fine oval framed "FORWARDED / BY / HALE & CO / FROM / 17 S. THIRD STREET / PHILADELPHIA" in red at base. One side flap missing, file fold well away from the adhesive; a scarce cover. Ex Richard Schwartz collection.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito, Siegel, New York, 4 May 2016, lot 80.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5363 USA

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    Hale & Co., Boston 1844: 5 c. red, an early impression on blued thin pelure paper, an unused example with good margins all round, cancelled by framed COLLECT handstamp in red, small black spot at top and slight thin but a fine appearing example of a scarce stamp. Ex Richard Schwartz collection Scott = $ 300. rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito, Siegel, New York, 4 May 2016, lot 86.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5364 USA

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    Hale & Co., Boston 1844: 5 c. blue, Street Address omitted, an octagonally cut to shape example (position 17 on sheet of 20 subjects with "Wail" for "Wall" variety), used on envelope from New Bedford to Boston cancelled by "AB" (Amos Bates, Hale's agent in New Bedford) in magenta ink. Fine oval framed "FORWARDED / BY / HALE & CO / FROM / NEW BEDFORD" in red at left with manuscript "Paid" endorsement. A fine and scarce usage. Ex Richard Schwartz collection.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito, Siegel, New York, 4 May 2016, lot 142.rnrnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5365 USA

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    Nashville, Tennessee 1861: Postmaster Provisional Typeset 3 c. carmine on white wove paper, prepared by Postmaster W.D. McNish, the imperforate horizontal strip of five showing all five types, of fine fresh colour with ample to large margins all round, tiny closed corner tear at upper left corner, unused. Unissued due to the denomination being the US rate of 3 cents whilst the Confederate States never had a 3 cent rate. Attractive and seldom seen multiple. Cert. Confederate Stamp Alliance / Civil War Phil. Soc. (1994) Scott = $ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5366 USA

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    New Orleans, Louisiana 1861: 5 c. brown on white paper, an unused block of six (3 x 2), with large margins all round and showing partial "(New Orlean)s Post Office" in sheet margin at base, third stamp with slight natural thin under trivial surface stain, fine appearance, large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2013) Scott = $ 2'500+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5367 USA

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    New Orleans, Louisiana 1861: 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, two examples each with just grazed to huge margins, especially so at left, used on 1861 cover to Liberty Hill, South Carolina tied by "NEW ORLEANS / LA" cds (Sept 23) and by by two strikes of straight line "PAID" in black. Cover with slight trim at left and typical slight aging from gum on the adhesives but a scarce franking for the over 500 mile rate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 5368 USA

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    Confederate States 1861: 5 c. green, Stone 2, (Knapp position 50), a three margin example used on 1862 cover to Oxford, NC., tied by black barred cancellation that leaves the "Misplaced Lithographic Transfer fault at lower right" with traces of the removed transfer below the design entirely clear. "LAFAYETTEVILLE / NC." despatch cds at left (April 15) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5369 USA

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    Confederate States 1861: 5 c. green, Stone 2, a used example with good to large margins all round, on 1862 cover to Ellerbee's Plantation, SC., tied by "CAMDEN / SC." circular datestamp (April 22) in red. A fine and attractive cover Scott = $ 380.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5370 USA

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    Confederate States 1861: 5 c. pale green, Stone 1, a narrow margined example used on 1861 cover to Garysburg, NC, tied by "PORTSMOUTH / VA" circular datestamp in blue (Oct 23) - just one week after the first recorded date of use of the issue. Scarce and attractive cover Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5371 USA

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    Confederate States 1861: 5 c. olive-green, Stone 1, a fine large margined example of outstanding colour and impression, used on cover to Tabbs Creek, NC tied by "NORFOLK / Va." circular datestamp in blue (Oct 29) in first weeks of issue. Superb and rare cover Scott = $ 300+.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, Nw York, 9 Oct 1957, lot 370.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5372 USA

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    Confederate States 1861: 5 c. green, Stone 1, two single used examples in markedly differing shades, good margins, used on circa 1862 cover to Baton Rouge, LA., tied by light strike of "SAVANNAH / GA." circular datestamp (April 6) in black. An attractive and unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5373 USA

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    Confederate States 1861: 5 c. green, Stone 1, a vertical pair, marginal from base of sheet showing large part og "(H)OYER & LUDWIG" imprint, margins good to large with portion of adjoining stamp at right and at top, used on slightly soiled 1861 embossed Ladies's envelope to Greenboro, Alabama tied by "TUDOR HALL / VA" cds (Nov 11) in black. Small contemporary closed tear and surface scuff on top stamp of the pair but a remarkable and scarce usage Scott = $ 600+..
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5374 USA

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    Confederate States 1861: 5 c. green, Stone 1, a fine horizontal pair with large margins all round, used on 1861 cover to Manassas Junction, VA., cancelled by eight bar grill in blue with "SANDERSVILLE / Ga." alongside in blue (Dec 21). Addressed to one Ivy W. Duggan of Col. Toombs's Brigade in the 15th Georgian Regiment who later wrote of the Battle of Antietam: “[enemy] advanced in great numbers, and were already in good range of our trusty Enfield’s. The order to fire was obeyed with the greatest alacrity. For some time the enemy preserved an admirable line, but at length it began to waver, we leaped the fence, raised a yell, and pushed the scattered fugitives over ground strewn with their own fallen. New lines of reinforcements were met in the same manner….[We] had no reinforcements [but] chivalry [was] displayed on this occasion, while our little regiment loaded itself with laurels, [which] challenges admiration beyond everything I have ever witnessed. I have never seen it equaled before! I never expect to see it again.” Scott = $ 475.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5375 USA

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    Confederate States 1861: 5 c. green, Stone 1, a vertical pair marginal fropm the top of sheet, used on 1862 cover to Petersburg, VA., each neatlöy tied by "CHARLESTON / S.C." circular datestamps (March 26) in black. Some slight aging not greatly detracting from the appearance of an attractive cover Scott = $ 500.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, New York, 9 Oct 1957, lot 396.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5376 USA

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    Confederate States 1861: 5 c. olive-green, Stone 1, a horizontal pair with sheet margin at left (pos. 21-22), touched to large margins all round (right hand stamp showing plate variety "Ç" in "Confederate"), addressed to Richmond, cancelled in manuscript and by "CRAWFORDSVILLE / GA" datestamp in black. The cover addressed to the "Hon. A. H. Stephens", Vice President of the Confederacy 1861-1865 with notation of contents on reverse "Dec. 28 1861, wants his wages forwarded by Express to Crawfordville". A historic and most attractive cover Scott = $ 600+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5377 USA

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    Confederate States 1861: Jefferson 10 c. deep blue, Hoyer & Ludwig printing, a used example roughly separated by with large margins all round, on 1861 cover to Knoxville, Alabama tied ; endorsed at left "Camp near Centerville, December 25th 1861, Abner E. Patton". A fine and attractive cover.rnNote: Abner Edwin Patton entered the Confederate Army as a private with the 11th Alabama Infantry in the Army of Virginia, where he was made adjutant of the regiment. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Gaines's Mill, on July 13, 1863.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5378 USA

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    Confederate States 1862: Jefferson 10 c. pale milky blue, Stone Y probably by Patterson, a fine example with large even margins all round and sheet marginal at top, used on 1862 cover to Lynchburg tied by bold "RICHMOND / Va." cds (Oct 7) in black. Slight corner fault to envelope at top left and flap missing on reverse and tiny pinhole at top of sheet margin but a scarce stamp on a cover of delightful appearance Scott = $ 400.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5379 USA

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    Confederate States 1862: Jackson 2 c. green, five single examples, margins large to touched, used to make the 10 cent rate, on 1862 cover to Jamestown, North Carolina all tied by "RALEIGH / NC" circular datestamps (June 19) in blue and showing erroneous 1861 year date. An extremely rare make up of the 10 cent rate and most attractive. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2024) Scott = $ 13'500 for a strip of five on cover.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5380 USA

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    Confederate States 1862: 5 c. deep blue, a fine example with good to large margins all round, used on April 1863 cover to Oxford, North Carolina tied by double ring "RALEIGH / N.C." circular datestamp in blue. Slight restoration to reverse of envelope but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5381 USA

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    Confederate States 1862: 5 c. blue, Stone 3, a used example in a very deep full shade, good margins all round, on 1862 cover to Liberty, Bedford County, VA., tied by "MADISON / VA" circular datestamp (May 10) in black. Choice and fine cover Scott = $ 275.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5382 USA

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    Confederate States 1862: 5 c. light milky blue, Stone 3, a fine example with good margins all round, used on 1862 home-made entire letter to Abony, Georgia cancelled by circular barred handstamp in black with "FRANKLIN / GEO" despatch cds at left (May 3, 1862). Some repairable splitting to the entire which mentions "he is off to the War for I suppose he will have to go now...".
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5383 USA

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    Confederate States 1862: 5 c. blue, Stone 2 on soft porous paper, a horizontal pair, touched to good margins and aging at one corner, used on hand-made envelope to Loretto P.O., Essex County Virginia endorsed "via Richmond", each stamp cancelled in ink manuscript, with manuscript despatch "Fleetwood Academy, Va. Sept 5" at left (now Massies Hill). Despite imperfections, an attractive cover Scott = $ 450+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5384 USA

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    Confederate States 1862 (March): 10 c. deep rose, a fine example with large margins all round, used on cover to Christiansburg, Virginia tied by bold "STAUNTON / Va." cds (July 6) in black. The adhesive with ink spot in top right corner margin and envelope with slight opening divots but a scarce stamp on letter Scott = $ 800.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5385 USA

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    Confederate States 1862 (March): 10 c. pale rose, a fine example with large margins all round, used on "Southern Rail Road Company" printed envelope (RRB = Rail Road Business) to Richmond, Va., tied by "JACKSON / MISS" circular datestamp (Aug 20) in black. Choice and fine usage Scott = $ 800.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5386 USA

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    Guam 1900: 1 c. deep green, 2 c. red and 5 c. blue, overprinted GUAM in black, used on 1900 cover top Altoona, PA., tied by bold "SAN LUIS D'APRA, GUAM / FEB 24 1900" cachet in black and by machine cancellation of Altoona showing through. Reverse with San Francisco transit (March 22) ad Altoona macgine cancellation of receipt (March 27). A scarce issue on letter. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF
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