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(Demonetized Usages) 1¢ Blue. Two singles used with 1857 1¢ blue (24), torn, all tied by two strikes of blue “Cincinnati O Jul 14” duplex on light buff cover with red “The Union – It Must Be Preserved” Eagle and Flag patriotic design to Freedom Oh.; reduced slightly at right, some edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Blake Meyers, Hugh Baker, Jim Lee. Scott No. 63; Estimate price $1,000 – 1,500. A SCARCE ILLEGAL POST DEMONETIZED USE OF THE 1¢ 1857 ISSUE IN COMBINATION THE 1¢ 1861 ISSUE. Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 162, fig. 9-15. Although demonetized, the Cincinnati Post Office allowed the 1857 stamp on this cover to pass through without penalty. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1763 |
US$2,100.00 |
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(Illegal Reuse of Stamps) 1861, 1¢ blue. Pair and single clipped off another envelope(s) and pasted on this cover, tied by bold six-section circular grid cancels to Westfield Mass., red “Boston Mass. Aug 20” cds, it was allowed to pass illegally through the mails; top left faulty, partial flap, Fine. Scott No. 63; Estimate price $200 – 300. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1642 |
US$140.00 |
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(Perforation Varieties) 1¢ Blue, Pre-Perforation Fold-Over. Upper left corner selvage single, folded-over causing crazy perforations, tied by bold four-rings cancel on small lady’s cover to Brandon Vt., matching “Brandon Vt. Nov 15” cds, prepaid 1¢ for the drop rate, Very Fine, ex-Christian. Scott No. 63 var.; Estimate value $500 – 750. A REMARKABLE PRODUCTION VARIETY USED ON COVER. Illustrated and discussed in Donald Evans, The United States 1¢ Franklin 1861-67, pg. 36, fig. 2-25. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1521 |
US$575.00 |
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(Shades) 1¢ Dark Blue. Three singles with incredibly deep shade, cancelled by blue grids on small cover to Newtonville Mass., matching “Stoneham Ms. Jul 30” cds, with interesting 1862 enclosure discussing July 4th celebrations; reduced slightly at left and small tear at left, Very Fine, beautiful color approaching the elusive Indigo shade. Scott No. 63b; $2,400 as used singles. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1519 |
US$475.00 |
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(Shades) 1¢ Dark Blue. Intense color and impression, tied by neat “Jamaica Plain Ms Apr 3 1861” cds on unsealed orange buff cover to Walpole N.H. at the 1¢ circular rate, Very Fine and choice use, ex-Cipolla, with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 63b; $800 off cover. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1517 |
US$950.00 |
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(Forwarded) 1¢ Blue. Used with 2¢ black (73), tied by matching circular grid cancels on yellow cover to Saltzburgh Pa., matching partial “Bristol Pa Jul 4” cds, forwarded with blue “Saltzburgh Pa. Jul 7” cds and matching “Forwarded” and “Due 3” framed handstamps for 3¢ letter rate to Leechburg Pa.; couple ms. spots, F.-V.F. and interesting July 4th use., ex-Wawrukiewicz, pictured on pg. 18 of his forwarded mail book. Scott No. 63; Estimate $200 – 300. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1639 |
US$130.00 |
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(Shades) 1¢ Dark Blue. Exceptionally well centered within balanced margins, deep rich color with a strong impression, tied by red “Providence R.I. Jun 25 1862” cds on yellow local cover with street address; no flap, Very Fine, ex-Watt White, with 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 63b; $800 as off-cover. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1518 |
US$900.00 |
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(Circular Rates) 1¢ Blue. Singles used on two unsealed 1¢ blue (U19) buff entires, first with red “New Bedford Mass. ‘Paid’ Aug 12” cds with 1¢ tied by cogwheel fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno GE-P 27) to Acushnet Mass. at the 2¢ circular rate, other with bold red “New Bedford Mass May 11” double-circle datestamp with 1¢ tied by cogwheel fancy cancel (Skinner-Eno GE-P 27) to Lenox Mass. at the 2¢ circular rate, tape stains, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63; Estimate value $150 – 200. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1632 |
US$220.00 |
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(Circular Rates) 1¢ Blue. Two singles, tied by “Baltimore Md ” dateless cds on orange cover to Shippensburg Pa., endorsed “Two Circulars”, 1862 docketing at left, prepaid for two circulars at double the 1¢ circular rate; minor wear due to thick contents, Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. 63; Estimate price $300 – 400. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1630 |
US$240.00 |
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(Circular Rates) 1¢ Blue. Tied by cork cancel on 1¢ blue (W21) wrapper to Deerfield Centre N.H., prepaid at the 2¢ single weight (4 oz or less) newspaper rate that was effective 7/1/1863, Very Fine and scarce combination. Scott No. 63; Estimate price $150 – 200. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1631 |
US$550.00 |
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(Circulars – Wrappers) 1¢ Blue. Group of 8 wrappers bearing single or double frankings, includes red New York carrier drop use with P.F. cert., York Pa. to Wilmington Del. with two singles, two #63 singles to Canadice N.Y. with “Printed Matter” endorsement, #63 tied by patent cancel cross roads to Albany N.Y., one with potential #63b with deep intense color, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63; Estimate value $400 – 600. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1790 |
US$375.00 |
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(Western Usages) 1¢ Blue. Horizontal strip of three with nat. s.e. at right, tied by waffle grid cancels on 3¢ pink entire (U34) to Schenectady N.Y. at double the 3¢ letter rate, matching “Marysville Cal Sep 17” cds; entire repaired and missing right backflap, Fine appearance. Scott No. 63; Estimate price $200 – 300. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1548 |
US$160.00 |
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(Western Usages) 1¢ Blue. Tied by “San Francisco Cal. Mar 6” duplex with grid cancel on 2¢ Black Jack (U50) entire to Sacramento Cal.; partial flap, F.-V.F. Scott No. 63; Estimate value $150 – 200. Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1549 |
US$150.00 |
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(Carriers – City Delivery) 1¢ Blue. Group of 35 covers with single or double frankings, includes Baltimore, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Providence, Boston, Charlestown, Washington D.C., various New York City with black and red carrier cds incl. Stations C and D, Philadelphia incl. U.S. Penny Mail datestamps; small faults. Scott No. 63; Estimate $1,000 – 1,500. (Image1) Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1788 |
US$1,100.00 |
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(Circular Rates) 1¢ Blue. Group of 25 circular rate usages bearing single frankings except 1863 Boston circular bearing pair, includes legal-size State of Maine Adj. Gen. Office shaded ad cover, Rutland Vt. with blue fancy radial geometric, some illustrated circulars, etc. Scott No. 63; Estimate value $750 – 1,000. (Image1) Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions, Apr 2015, Sale 60, Lot 1789 |
US$800.00 |