August Internet Auction

Arrow, duplexed with "Fredericksburg Va. Sep 27" cds on 3¢ green entire to Norristown Pa., fresh and Very Fine.

Cole No. AR-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

Three-Leaf Clover, clear strike duplexed with sharp "Bangor Me. Mar 27" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) nat. s.e., on light buff cover to New Orleans La., Very Fine. Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 27.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Three-Leaf Clover, complete bold strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching partial "La Porte Ind. Sep 27" cds to Jacksonville Ill.; reduced slightly at right just clipping some perfs, F.-V.F. with a choice strike. Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 11.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Three-Leaf Clover, ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Halifax Ms Nov 2" cds on orange cover to Boston Mass.; some wrinkling, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.

Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

Three-Leaf Clover in Circle, clear strike duplexed with "New Haven, Con. Sep 6" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Newark Valley N.Y.; slight enclosure bend, Very Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. PP-C 4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

Flower, neat strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Cornwall Vt. Apr 15" cds on amber cover to Quechee Vt., Very Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. PP-Fl 27   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

Honeycomb, fancy cancel duplexed with "Fort Leavenworth Kans. Mar 7, 1898" cds on cover to Topeka Kans., original letter accompanies, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $30 - 40.

Jack-of-Latern, duplexed with "Providence R.I., Dec 5" cds tying 2¢ vermilion (183) on cover to local street address, Very Fine and rare fancy cancel.

Cole No. JO-50   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Devils Mask, clear strike duplexed with "New York, Aug 6" cds cancels 6¢ carmine (148) , on yellow cover to Glenwood Pa.; reduced at left, Fine and scarce.

Cole No. JO-89   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

This is the only 6¢ Bank Note cover we have seen with this desirable NYC fancy cancel.

Kicking Mule (Port Townsend, Wash.), neat strike duplexed with "Port Townsend, Wash. Oct 16, 1882" cds cancels 3¢ green (207) on cover to Fort Gratiot, Michigan, Oct. 24th arrival backstamp; reduced at left, F.-V.F.

Cole No. AN-11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Negative Pointing Hand, bold strike duplexed with "Mittenague Mass. Jul 18" cds ties 3¢ green (158) on yellow cover to Summit Station N.Y.; stains, reduced at left, a Very Fine strike.

Cole No. HF-19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

"Preacher in Pulpit", bold strike duplexed with "Boston Mass. Aug 18" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on 1867 light buff cover with blind embossed American House corner card to Cincinnati Oh.; couple tiny 3¢ flaws, a Very Fine strike of this scarce cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. PH-F 104   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

This cancel is almost always found used August 16, 1867. This cover is dated Aug. 18th 1867.

Negative Skull and Crossbones, clear strike duplexed with partial "Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov 25" cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Malvern, Ohio, 1873 part-printed Tradesmens National Bank message, F.-V.F. and scarce.

Cole No. SK-51   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Skull and Crossbones, detailed strike duplexed with "Thorntown, Indiana, Oct 24, 1881" cds on 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Stockwell Ind.; left center vertical crease, still an Extremely Fine and rare strike from Indiana.

Cole No. SK-35   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

Star and Crescent, clear strike duplexed with "West Fairlee, Va. Mar 23" cds cancels 3¢ pink (U34) entire with preprinted address to Rev. Gideon Cole, Weymouth Mass.; small edge tear, Very Fine and rare fancy cancel.

Skinner-Eno No. PO-Cr 6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Star and Crescent, 180° orientation, two bold strikes duplexed with "Northampton Mass. Apr 21" cds ties two 2¢ red brown (210) singles, on amber cover to Westfield Mass., original illustrated 1885 Northampton Cutlery Co. letterhead enclosure showing manufacturing buildings; accompanied by bold strike duplexed "Northampton, Mass. Jun 19" cds ties 2¢ red brown (210) on cover front to Leominster Mass., Very Fine pair showing both left and right strikes.

Cole No. CR-21, CR-21 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Stylized Face, sharp strike cancels 3¢ rose (65) , matching "Wareham Mass. Apr 13" cds on cover to Providence R.I., Very Fine.

Skinner-Eno No. PH-M 45 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.