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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright color, tied by bold strike of Holly Sprig fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff L-4), bold “Waterbury Ct. Jul. 26” circular datestamp to Washington Conn., barely reduced at left, purple 1870 docketing, stamp with small pre-use tear at right and few lightly toned perf tips from gum, still a Very Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, with 2001 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 50 |
US$500.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color and proof-like impression, tied by perfect strike of 12-segment Rosette fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff P-30) and “Waterbury Ct. Jun. 17” (1870) circular datestamp on buff cover to West Chester Conn., Extremely Fine strike of this desirable fancy cancel, with 2000 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 51 |
US$1,300.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Three, nice range of cancels incl. one with “FREE” handstamp, one with blue circle of V’s, last with Star fancy cancel, first with tiny corner crease at top right, Very Fine and desirable group Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 58 |
US$200.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Deep rich color, Jumbo margin at top caused by pre-printing paperfold which has been opened up, unobtrusive strike of cork cancel, Extremely Fine, a very unusual stamp, with 2003 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 59 |
US$375.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Radiant color on bright paper, cancelled by bold strike of Pumpkin Face fancy cancel, Very Fine strike of this marvelous smiling pumpkin face Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 56 |
US$200.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Crisp impression nicely complemented by bright green quartered cork cancel, wide margins, tiny corner perf crease at top right not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Extremely Fine strike, a beautiful cancel, with 1985 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 57 |
US$425.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color and detail impression, tied by well-struck “Shoo” Fly fancy cancel and by “Toledo O. Apr. 11” circular datestamp on orange cover to Pittsford N.Y., single short perf tip at top left not mentioned on accompanying certificate, top flap added VERY FINE STRIKE OF THE DESIRABLE “SHOO FLY” FANCY CANCELLATION OF TOLEDO OHIO. THIS IS THE FIRST WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS. The popular children’s song of the same name was written by Thomas Brigham Bishop (who also wrote “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” and other famous patriotic songs). The words were later changed to “I belong to somebody” from “I belong to Company G”, a reference to a black detachment commanded by Bishop. With 1990 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 54 |
US$3,500.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression, tied by perfect strike of Hat fancy cancel, light strike of “Bridgeport Ct. Feb. 24” circular datestamp on cover to New York, slightly reduced at left and few lightly toned perf tips from gum EXTREMELY FINE STRIKE OF THE DESIRABLE HAT FANCY CANCELLATION OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT. THIS IS THE FIRST EXAMPLE WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS. Connecticut was the location of numerous hat manufacturers during the mid-19th century. The brilliant Red Top Hat of Danbury is one of the most famous designs. This Bridgeport Hat is extremely rare. With 2002 P.F. certificate. Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 55 |
US$2,000.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color and detailed impression, tied by bold strike of “W” fancy cancel of Waterbury Conn. (Rohloff K-13), neat “Waterbury Ct. Jan. 3” (1870) circular datestamp on cover to Baltimore Md., slightly reduced at left, stamp with few trivial toned perf tips not mentioned on accompanying certificate, still a Very Fine strike of this Waterbury initial fancy cancel, only five different initials were carved by Postmaster John Hill and were typically used to denote favoritism (a “G” was used for President Garfield and an “H” was carved for President Hayes), with 1990 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 52 |
US$500.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Rich color on bright paper, cancelled by perfect strike of Kittrell N.C. “Shoe Fly” fancy cancel depicting a shoe and a fly, Extremely Fine strike of this marvelous fancy cancel, the children’s song of the same name was written by Thomas Brigham Bishop (who also wrote “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” and other famous patriotic songs), the words were later changed to “I belong to somebody” from “I belong to Company G”, a reference to a black detachment commanded by Bishop, with 1995 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 53 |
US$2,200.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Deep rich color and proof-like impression, natural s.e. at left, tied by well-struck blue Small Shield fancy cancel, matching “Galva Ill. May 31” circular datestamp on orange cover to Penn Yan N.Y., 1869 docketing at left, Very Fine strike of this attractive fancy cancel, with 2009 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 61 |
US$375.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright color, centered the top left, tied by well-struck Hollow Star fancy cancel, neat strike of “West Hampton Mass. Mar. 1, 1870” circular datestamp on pink cover to South Deerfield Mass., Extremely Fine strike of this attractive fancy cancel, with 2006 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 62 |
US$300.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Deep rich color on dark paper approaching the gray paper variety, tied by well-struck Large Bee fancy cancel, light strike of “Adrian Mich. May 27” circular datestamp on orange cover to Canastota N.Y., slightly reduced at left VERY FINE STRIKE OF THE DESIRABLE ADRIAN LARGE BEE FANCY CANCELLATION. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN ON COVER. The post offices at Adrian Mich., Conestoga N.Y. and Waterbury Conn. used very similar Large Bee fancy cancels during the same time period. One wonders if mail passing through each other’s office provided the inspiration to whittling postal clerks. With 2002 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 60 |
US$1,600.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Tied by Circle of Hearts fancy cancel, “Richmond Va. May 16” circular datestamp on cover with human hair and perfumery importer’s red embossed corner card to New York, 1870 company receiving datestamp, Very Fine, a pretty cover, ex Foote Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 69 |
US$600.00 |
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3c Ultramarine (Scott 114). Bright color, tied by “New-York Apr. 7 2 P.M.” circular datestamp and circle of wedges cancel on Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co. blue embossed illustrated corner card cover to Hartford Conn., fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful cover, with 2006 P.F. certificate Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2011, Sale 1004, Lot 67 |
US$950.00 |