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Lot Photo Description Realized
Lot 1998
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1865, 10¢ Blue Green, #PR2, ungummed, rich color, Very Fine, PSAG (2013) cert.
Scott $300.
Estimate $100-120.
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Realized
$196
Lot 1999
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1865, 25¢ Orange Red, #PR3, ungummed, well centered, Choice Very Fine, PSAG (2013) cert.
Scott $400.
Estimate $120-140.
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Realized
$207
Lot 2000
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1865, 25¢ Orange Red, #PR3, ungummed, natural se. at top, excellent color, Very Fine, PSAG (2013) cert.
Scott $400.
Estimate $100-120.
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Realized
$75
Lot 2001
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1880 Reprint of 1865 Issue, 5¢ Dark Blue, #PR8, ungummed, sound, Choice Very Fine, PSAG (2013) cert.
Scott $750.
Estimate $300-350.
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Realized
$546
Lot 2002
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1894 "Colman" Reprints, #PR14//PR81 var, 21 diff., 1¢ to $48 values, incl. the unissued 9¢, all n.h. except #PR76 and PR81 var. o.g., few with minor faults, $48 tear, each stamp with intense color and proof like impression, generally Fine to Very Fine. The so-called Colman issue described in Luff specially prepared special printings, were pulled in 1894 when the stamp contract were given to the Bureau of Printing & Engraving, 3 sheets printed, 48 sets possible (2 sets imperf). PSAG (2012) certs. for each value.
Estimate $750-1,000.
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Realized
$1,783
Lot 2003
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1875, 72¢ Rose, #PR21, used, Very Fine, PF (1992) cert.
Scott $375.
Estimate $150-180.
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Realized
$230
Lot 2004
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1875, $3 Vermilion, #PR25, blue brush cancel, rich color, Very Fine, PSAG (2013) cert.
Scott $1,000.
Estimate $350-400.
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Realized
$1,035
Lot 2005

U.S.; Newspaper, 1879, 96¢ Red, #PR70, o.g., fresh, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,200.
Estimate $300-400.
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Realized
$374
Lot 2006
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1879, $6 Blue, #PR73, unused, fresh, Fine to Very Fine, PSAG (2013) cert.
Scott $400.
Estimate $100-130.
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Realized
$150
Lot 2007
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1879, $9 Orange, #PR74, cork cancels, tiny pinhole at top left, attractive Very Fine appearance, PF (2010) cert.
Scott $750.
Estimate $150-180.
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Realized
$489
Lot 2008

U.S.; Newspaper, 1894, 24¢ Pink, #PR96, o.g. (h.r.), "small thins", Fine appearance, PSAG (2013) cert.
Scott $3,750 (fine centering).
Estimate $450-550.
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Realized
$575
Lot 2009
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1895, $2, $5 and $20 Values, #PR108-109, PR111, first "no gum with thins and crease at upper right", second "genuine with fake cancel", third "no gum with thins", Fine appearance, PSAG (2012) cert. (for each).
Scott $2,575.
Estimate $250-350.
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Realized
$230
Lot 2010

U.S.; Newspaper, 1895, $50 Dull Rose, #PR112, "Dist. o.g.", few perf. tip stains at top, Very Fine appearance, PSAG (2012) cert.
Scott $2,900.
Estimate $500-600.
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Realized
$1,093
Lot 2011

U.S.; Newspaper, 1895, $100 Purple, #PR113, "Dist. o.g. with gum stains on face", Fine, PSAG (2012) cert.
Scott $3,500.
Estimate $450-550.
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Realized
$575
Lot 2012
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U.S.; Newspaper, 1895, $100 Purple, #PR113, light purple cancel, several deep thins, well centered, fresh, scarce used, lovely Very Fine appearance.
Scott $7,000.
Estimate $750-1,000.
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Lot 2013

U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 1¢ Carmine Rose, Sheet of 50, #Q1, n.h., usual centering, fresh, Fine overall.
Scott $806+.
Estimate $200-250.
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Realized
$230
Lot 2014
 
U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 2¢ Carmine Rose, #Q2, 54 copies n.h. in multiples, incl. 9 se. copies, also pl. block (gum slightly dist., separations - counted as singles), Fine overall.
Scott $729+.
Estimate $120-140.
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Lot 2015

U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 4¢ Carmine Rose, Plate Block of 10, #Q4, n.h., large side #6365, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,940.
Estimate $600-700.
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Realized
$575
Lot 2016
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U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 4¢ Carmine Rose, Block of 12, #Q4, n.h. or l.h., with pl. # (hinge reinforced between 2nd and 3rd row at top), large side #6347, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,020+.
Estimate $300-400.
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Realized
$288
Lot 2017

U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 5¢ Carmine Rose, Plate Block of 10, #Q5, n.h., large side #6222, Just Fine.
Scott $1,830.
Estimate $200-230.
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Realized
$219
Lot 2018

U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 5¢ Carmine Rose, Plate Block of 10, #Q5, n.h., large side #6221, Average.
Scott $1,830.
Estimate $150-180.
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Realized
$127
Lot 2019

U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 5¢ Carmine Rose, Plate Block of 18, #Q5, n.h., large side #6420, perf. separation affecting plate block, inclusion lower right stamp, otherwise Fine.
Scott $2,390+.
Estimate $350-450.
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Realized
$403
Lot 2020
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U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 15¢ Carmine Rose, Block of 8, #Q7, n.h. with pl. # (top pair l.h.), large side #6261, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,400.
Estimate $350-450.
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Realized
$1,150
Lot 2021

U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 50¢ Carmine Rose, #Q10, n.h., Fine.
Scott $625.
Estimate $150-170.
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Realized
$161
Lot 2022

U.S.; Parcel Post, 1913, 75¢ Carmine Rose, #Q11, n.h., Very Fine, PF (2008) cert.
Scott $200.
Estimate $150-170.
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Realized
$173
Lot 2023

U.S.; Parcel Post Postage Due, 1913, 2¢ Dark Green, #JQ2, n.h., Grade 85 Very Fine to Extremely Fine, PSE (2013) cert.
Scott Stamp Values $260.
Estimate $180-200.
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Realized
$242
Lot 2024

U.S.; Carriers, 1851, 1¢ Eagle Used From Washington, D.C. With #11, #LO2, tied to small piece by ms. cancel, 3¢ tied by Oct 13 cds, soiling, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $100-150.
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Realized
$81
Lot 2025

U.S.; Carriers, General Issue Mint, Reprints and Forgeries, #LO1//LO6, 36 of #LO1 (all trial colors) and LO2 with genuine, plate proofs, LO2TC5a in orange (cat. $350-cert), Franklin reprints imperf. and perf., 3 used, couple of fakes, plus fantasy page with 1¢ Franklin design "Carrier's Stamp"etc., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $350-450.
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Realized
$690
Lot 2026

U.S.; Carriers, Semi-Official, City Carrier Department - Baltimore, MD, Around 240, genuine with #1LB7, multiples, various colors and papers, Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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Realized
$230
Lot 2027

U.S.; Locals, Adam's City Express Post - New York, NY, Around 180, showing various type fakes and reprints, diff. papers and colors, few multiples incl. full pane of 2¢, unusual, Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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Realized
$196
Lot 2028

U.S.; Locals, Berford & Co's Express - New York, NY, Around 75, showing the various denominations, diff. colors and papers, few cut to shape, 4 panes of 12, etc., unusual, Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$138
Lot 2029

U.S.; Locals, Blood & Co. and Blood's Penny Post, around 475 and 2 covers, with genuine, reprints, fakes incl. examples of the various types, multiples, diff. colors, #15L18TC, few multiples, etc., excellent reference, Fine.
Estimate $600-800.
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Realized
$604
Lot 2030

U.S.; Locals, Boyd's - New York, NY, Covering the City Express; City Dispatch; and Dispatch (no envs.), around 800 plus 2 covers, with genuine, reprints, fakes, examples of the various types, multiples, diff. colors, etc., excellent reference, Fine.
Estimate $750-1,000.
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Realized
$719
Lot 2031

U.S.; Locals, Bradway's Dispatch Fantasy, 59 of diff. colors of the "1¢" oval design, unusual, Fine. Bogus design copied from the Brady's Chicago design.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$196
Lot 2032

U.S.; Locals, Brown's City Post, 1876, 1¢ Black on Bright Red, #31L1, nice margins all around, Very Fine. Established by a stamp dealer.
Scott $275+.
Estimate $200-250.
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Realized
$288
Lot 2033

U.S.; Locals, City Despatch and City Dispatch - New York, NY, around 100, incl. genuine, all of the issued design incl. diff. colors and papers, Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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Realized
$374
Lot 2034

U.S.; Locals, Eagle, City Post - Philadelphia, PA, 59 incl. issued design and fantasies incl. labels, incl. genuine #61L2, both issued and diff. colors, Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$150
Lot 2035

U.S.; Locals, Hale & Co., around 110 and one cover of different designs, showing genuine, mostly issued colors but few with diff. papers or colors, 2 blocks of 4, some cut to shape, Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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Realized
$288
Lot 2036

U.S.; Locals, Hussey's Post - New York, NY, Around 1200, with genuine, reprints, fakes incl. examples of the various types, numerous multiples incl. panes, diff. colors, few used incl. #87L4, 87L50 pane of 25 (cert), Special Delivery, labels for "Time Posted" on clock face incl. blocks of 4, no lettersheets or wrappers, very extensive, Fine.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
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Realized
$1,150
Lot 2037

U.S.; Locals, Ledger Dispatch, Brooklyn, NY, 1882 Rose, #95L1, 2 copies mint, full o.g., marginal copy se. at bottom with light gum crease, fresh, Very Fine.
Scott $600.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$276
Lot 2038

U.S.; Locals, Swarts' City Dispatch Post - New York, NY, Around 1100, with genuine, reprints, fakes incl. examples of the various types, numerous multiples incl. panes, diff. colors, few used or on pieces, Fine.
Estimate $1,000-1,400.
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Lot 2039
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U.S.; Locals, Wells Fargo & Co., 1861, $1 Red, Block of 4, #143L3, unused, nice margins all around, vert. crease affecting left copies, top right copy with light black offset, fresh, Fine.
Scott $400 + (singles).
Estimate $120-150.
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Realized
$345
Lot 2040
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U.S.; Locals, Wells Fargo & Co., 1861, $1 Red, Block of 6, #143L3, unused, clear to nice margins all around, "light vert. crease in right stamps", very fresh, lovely Very Fine appearance, PSAG (2013) cert.
Scott $950 + (block of 4, 2 singles).
Estimate $150-200.
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Realized
$518
Lot 2041
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U.S.; Locals, Wells Fargo & Co., 1861, $2 Green, #143L4, unused, margins all around, good color, Very Fine.
Scott $275.
Estimate $100-120.
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Realized
$150
Lot 2042

U.S.; Locals, Wells Fargo & Co. Pony Express, around 135 copies for all values, incl. few genuine, balance forgeries incl. "used", some very crude, interesting, Fine.
Estimate $350-450.
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Realized
$834
Lot 2043

U.S.; Locals, Wells Fargo Newspaper and "For Publishers' Use", 52 mint incl. few genuine, imperf., perf., diff. papers, colors, few indicias, etc., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$196
Lot 2044

U.S.; Locals, Westervelt's Post - Chester, NY, around 75 showing all 3 issued designs, incl. multiples, various types and papers, etc., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$299
Lot 2045

U.S.; Locals, Balance of Locals and Carriers Reference Collection, in 8 binders from A-Z, incl. few Carriers, representing the balance of the various companies that were not put up as lots, starting with Adams with genuine #1L1, 1L3, mostly forgeries with multiples scattered throughout, with some types of forgeries identified, various papers and colors, occasional stationery piece, some fantasies from towns (ie. Albany Letter Express", etc.), some Express related with labels, many years to develop this collection and difficult to duplicate, Fine.
Estimate $4,000-6,000.
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Realized
$5,750
Lot 2046
 
U.S.; Locals, Duplicated Genuine and Reprints, Many hundreds mostly heavily dupl. consisting of Bouton's, Cheever & Towle, Boyds, Metropolitan, Hussey Special Delivery 15¢ (some plated), Winan's Post, Floyd's, Jenkins, Swarts, Smith, clean, rarely seen in this quantity, Fine.
Estimate $500-750.
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Realized
$1,668
Lot 2047
 
U.S.; Locals, Locals and Carriers Accumulation, 32 on old stockcards, fakes and genuine incl. #6LB10, 15L8, Boyd's, Bloods, etc., Fine overall.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$431








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