1861 (Jan. 19) Boston Mass. to Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope. Blue folded letter bearing 10¢ green (35) strip of three, s.e. at right, and 3¢ dull red (26), all tied by Boston "Paid" grid cancels prepaying the 33¢ British Mail rate via Plymouth, "Boston Am. Pkt. Jan 19" exchange backstamp and red crayon "12" cent credit to G.B., sent by closed bag through Portland, carried by Allan Line Nova Scotian from Portland Jan...
Auction # 72 - Gems of Philately
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 72 - Gems of Philately
Welcome to our March 21, 2017 Gems of Philately auction featuring a spectacular array of exceptional stamps and covers. There are 500 lots with strong United States stamps and covers, as well as foreign. The auction is being held in our offices. Browse the entire sale at www.rumseyauctions.com. A limited number of printed catalogs are available.
Please note this sale takes place at the Schuyler Rumsey office at 47 Kearny St Suite 500, San Francisco CA on March 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST. Lots 1-500.
Presale Viewing is scheduled in our offices March 17-20, 2017 (10am-5pm).
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Lot #27 - united states postal history foreign mail
1863 (Dec. 10) Spalding, England to Chillicothe Oh. Orange cover bearing G.B. 6d lilac (SG 84) sheet-margin block of 6 and horizontal pair, cancelled by "737" barred numerals, Spalding (12.10) and Gosberton (12.10) cds, London red "20/Cents" credit handstamp for quadruple U.S. inland postage, carried by Cunard Line Asia from Liverpool Dec. 12th to Boston arriving Dec. 24th, red "Boston Br. Pkt. Dec 25" exchange cds with...
Lot #28 - united states postal history foreign mail
1864 (Dec. 22) New York, N.Y. to Hng Kong, China via London. Cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), 3¢ rose (65), 5¢ brown (76) and 12¢ black (69), each stamp tied by NYFM crossroads cancel, "New-York Br. Pkt. Dec 22" exchange backstamp and magenta "48" credit, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Dec. 23rd to Queenstown arriving Jan. 4th, red London Paid (1.5) transit and red crayon "1" pence colonial...
Lot #29 - united states postal history foreign mail
1865 (May 9) Boston, Mass. to London, England. Cover bearing 24¢ steel blue (70b), rich color, tied by neat strike of framed "Paid" handstamp, red "Boston Am. Pkt. '3 Paid' May 9" exchange cds, originally endorsed "Via New York" and updated to "Via Quebec", carried by Allan Line Peruvian from Quebec May 13th to Londonderry arriving May 22nd, red London Paid (5.22) arrival cds, a Very Fine and handsome transatlantic use,...
Lot #30 - united states postal history foreign mail
1867 (Aug. 24) New York N.Y. to London, England. Datelined folded letter bearing well centered 24¢ lilac (78), deep rich color, tied by NYFM 6-bar circular grid cancel, red "N. York 'Paid 3' Aug 24" exchange credit cds (Winter 39, date slugs inverted), carried as endorsed by Inman Line City of Paris from New York Aug. 24th to Queenstown arriving Sep. 3rd, red London Paid (9.4) arrival cds, an Extremely Fine gem usage,...
Lot #31 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Buildings) Dey Street House. Blue illustrated street view corner card on fresh cover to Chicago, Ill., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by "New - York, Dec 25, 1858" Christmas Day cds, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #32 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Guns) Austin Powder Co. Magnificent, detailed three-color illustrated design showing Hunting Dogs on 1902 cover franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Detroit, Mich. machine cancel to Canada, Amherstburg backstamp, Very Fine and choice, a rare design.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Lot #33 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Guns) Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder. Multicolor illustrated design on cover showing Indian Firing Rifle from Startled Pinto, franked with 2¢ small bureau tied by "San Francisco, Cal. Sta D, Jan 12, 1903" machine cancel, reverse with all over advertising text in red and brown, Extremely Fine and choice, one of the most beautiful advertising designs.
Scott No. 279B; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
THE...
Lot #34 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Guns) Savage Hammerless Rifles & Ammunition. Multicolored illustrated design on 1904 cover showing Indian Chief Portrait & Rifle, franked with 2¢ carmine (s.e. at bottom) tied by Tacoma, Wash. machine postmark, reverse with all over illustrated design in red showing "Savage Model 1903-22 Caliber Repeater" with text, "This Rifle will be used exclusively at the St. Louis Worlds Fair 1904 in the most wonderful shooting...
Lot #35 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Guns) J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolor illustrated design on cover showing A Lady & Gentleman both with Shotguns, franked with 2¢ red tied by "Chicopee Falls, Mass., Nov 19, 1902" duplex to London, Canada, reverse with all-over text advertising in red, receiving postmark; stamp affected by slight reduction at right, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 279B; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF THE...
Lot #36 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Guns) J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolor illustrated design on 1902 cover showing Hunters with Tent and Canoe, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red; slight cover reduction at right, Very Fine, a rare design.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Lot #37 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Guns) J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. Multicolor design on 1904 cover showing Target Shooter with the Inscription "He is Shooting a 'Stevens-Pope'", franked with 2¢ Louisiana tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red; barest reduction at right, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
Lot #38 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Guns) Warrior Air Rifles. Spectacular multicolor illustrated advertising design showing Indian Chief with Full Head Dress on buff locally addressed cover franked with 1¢ green, two singles (small flaws) tied by "Northville, Mich." wavy line machine cancel, Very Fine, a spectacular & rare design.
Scott No. 300; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #39 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Guns) Winchester Rifles and Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on 1919 cover showing Two Hunters Taking Aim, franked with 3¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Mexico, Maine duplex cancel, cover with printed Winchester advertising text on reverse, Extremely Fine, a stunning gem cover.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
Lot #40 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Medical) J. Ellwood Lee Co. All-over multicolor illustrated ad cover showing Factory and Company Logo, reverse with allover ad showing nurses, bearing 2¢ red (279B), nat. s.e., tied by "Conshohocken, Pa. Nov 17, 1897" duplex to Elmira N.Y., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A SPECTACULAR AND VERY RARE J. ELLWOOD LEE CO. ADVERTISING DESIGN.
Lot #41 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, Benson Capcine Plaster. Multicolored allover illustrated floral design showing Factory View and Medallion Frame and Logo, reverse with illustrated ad for Benson's Plasters showing Men & Women Wearing Product, bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "New York N.Y. Oct 26 1901" machine cancel to Harrisburg Pa., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF ONE...
Lot #42 - united states postal history advertising covers
(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, Benson Capcine Plaster. Multicolored allover illustrated floral design showing Factory View, Seal and Child Holding Crown, reverse with illustrated ad showing two seals etc, bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "New York N.Y. Oct 6 1894" machine cancel to local street address; small opening flaw top right, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF...
Lot #43 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Corry, Pa., Eagle & 6-Bar Shield. Fancy cancel duplexed with "Corry Pa., Oct 4" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on mourning cover to Busti N.Y., docketed "Mail direct" at lower left, fresh and Very Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate.
Skinner-Eno No. PT-E 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A CHOICE STRIKE OF THIS DESIRABLE CORRY PA. EAGLE & 6-BAR SHIELD FANCY CANCEL ON A MOURNING COVER.
Lot #44 - united states postal history fancy cancels
East Granville Mass./FREE. Red straight line free frank postmark with red manuscript "J. Colly P.M." postmaster signature on 1844 folded letter to Springfield, Mass., with additional red "East Granville, Mass., Oct 4" double-circle datestamp at left, Extremely Fine, ex-Thompson.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A RARE "FREE" FRANKING MARK.
Lot #45 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Haddonfield N.J., "August 6". Negative circular postmark with manuscript date and "Paid 10" rating on 1841 folded letter to Salem N.J.; some light staining, ex-Haas.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A PERFECT STRIKE OF THE FANCY HADDONFIELD N.J. NEGATIVE POSTMARK.
Lot #46 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Lambertville, N.J. "Mar 6". Clear strike of "Lambertville, N.J." circular handstamp with manuscript "Mar 2" date and "6" rating updated to "10" on 1841 folded letter to Allentown N.J., 1841 docketing at left; minor edge flaw at top center, Very Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE STRIKE OF THE LAMBERTVILLE CIRCULAR HANDSTAMP POSTMARK.
Lot #47 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Ludlow, Mass., Mar 11. Red cds with "Paid" below, on printed "Post Office Stamps, Engraved on Wood, By E.S. Zeverly, P.M." circular by Mr. Chas. M. Willard illustrating the Ludlow postmark and other rating handstamps, addressed to the postmaster at Upper Gloucester, Me.; some minor toning, central fold, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Lot #48 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Pittsburgh, Pa. "Shield with Fancy Stars and Stripes" Machine Cancel. Full bold strike with matching boxed date stamp on 1870 3¢ green Postal Entire with printed corner card, addressed to Orrville, Ohio, cover missing most of backflap, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. U82; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A CHOICE STRIKE OF THIS RARE EARLY FANCY MACHINE POSTMARK.
Lot #49 - united states postal history fancy cancels
Waterbury, Ct., Elm Leaf. Bold sharp strike of duplex and "Waterbury, Con, Aug 23, '66" cds on fresh cover to Livingstonville, N.Y.; cover with partial backflap and stamp margin flaw, an Extremely Fine strike, rarity RR - less than 16 examples known, with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65.
Rohloff No. L-1; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE WATERBURY ELM LEAF FANCY...
Lot #50 - united states postal history fancy cancels
W. Brookfield, Ms., "Octr 26". Full clear strike of arched straightline postmark with manuscript date below and matching "6" cent rating on 1839 folded letter to Springfield, Mass., Extremely Fine, ex-Thompson.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE POSTMARK.
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