65, 1861 3c Rose, tied on small envelope with multicolor Eagle and Shield design patriotic cover addressed to Philadelphia by centrally struck "Palmyra Pa Jan 28" cds, S.C. Rickards & Co imprint, Very Fine and choice (Walcott 2487)Sale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
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Lot #1076 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
Lot #1077 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
65, 1861 3c Rose, single tied by perfect strike of star in circle fancy cancel with matching "Sandy Creek N.Y. Mar 6" cds alongside, on orange cover to Washington, DC, slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine and striking cover (Skinner-Eno ST-D 29)Sale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1078 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
65, 1861 3c Rose, single tied by target with matching Lowell, Massachusetts March 2 cds, on dramatic "Our Cause Is Just, Fight On, Remember Ellsworth." patriotic cover addressed to New York City, Very Fine and attractiveSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1079 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
65, 1861 3c Rose, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. May 2 1862" cds to spectacular advertising cover for "China, Glass and Queensware," with a pretty vase-shaped design at left, cover addressed Milroy, Pennsylvania, slightly reduced at left, still Very Fine and lovely Sale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1080 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
67, 1861 5c Buff, with 1861 10c Green, 30c Orange (68, 71) on folded letter sheet addressed to Podensac, tied or canceled by black circular grids with an accompanying "San Francisco Cal Jan 3 1862" double circle postmark, additional red "New York Paid 21/ Feb 8" exchange postmark plus French transit and framed "P.D.", back side with several French transit and arrival postmarks, stamps with fresh colors, letter sheet a small...
Lot #1081 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
68, 1861 10c Green, pair plus 1861 1c Blue (63) tied on envelope addressed to Mons, Belgium by Philadelphia Aug 12 (1864) cds, target cancel and light strike of a red Philadelphia Paid 12 exchange marking, black framed "P.D." and French transit cancel, backstamped "France Par Mouscron" transit and Mons 29 Aout 64 arrival, small backflap faults, fresh and Very Fine; 21c rate to Belgium via French mails, carried on the Inman...
Lot #1082 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
68, 1861 10c Green, two slightly overlapping singles plus 1861 1c Blue straddle-pane single (63) tied on folded letter sheet addressed to Grandson, Switzerland by black circular grid cancels, additional red New York Paid 12 exchange cds, French transit and framed "PD", manuscript "pr Hansa", backstamped Paris A Belfort, Neuchatel and Grandson 25 Avr 63 arrival, light horizontal file fold, small foxing spot in address, Very...
Lot #1083 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
68, 1861 10c Green, well-centered single tied by fancy star in circle with dots, matching "Union Springs N.Y. Aug 13" cds alongside, on cover to "Oil Springs, Lambton Co., CW," backstamped with rare "G.W.R. West/ Sarnia Branch" railroad postmark, Very Fine (Skinner-Eno ST-D 51)Sale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1084 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
70a, 1862 24c Brown lilac, two well-centered singles alongside 1861 3c Rose (65), neatly tied by two crisp strikes of large Boston "Paid" in circle to cover to Hong Kong, endorsed "p Str Niagara Via Marseilles," red London transit handstamp, manuscript "30" rate marking, red "Boston Am. Pkt. Paid May 28" backstamp alongside black Hong Kong arrival, professionally cleaned, an Extremely Fine and wonderful cover from the...
Lot #1085 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
70a, 1862 24c Brown lilac, two slightly overlapping singles tied with 3c Rose (65) on folded letter datelined "Boston Sept 24th 1862" and addressed to Shanghai, China (Augustine Heard correspondence) by light strikes of large Boston "Paid" cancels, manuscript "Overland via Marseilles" routing, red London transit, penciled "30" rate and "1" colonial credit markings, back side with red "Boston Am Pkt Paid Sep 26" exchange cds...
Lot #1086 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
71, 1861 30c Orange, two singles alongside two 1861 3c Rose (65), all tied by black grids, on cover from New Orleans to Zofingen, Switzerland, black "New Orleans La Jul 10 1863" and red "Paid N. York Hamb. Pkt. July 12" cds, various European transit/arrival handstamps, a Very Fine and interesting cover, accompanied by a letter from Melvin W. Schuh to Mortimer L. Neinken (June 19, 1962) discussing this cover, 1984 Philatelic...
Lot #1087 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
71, 1861 30c Orange, tied by bold waffle grid to fresh cover to Paris, with red "Boston 0 Jan Paid 24" cds and red French exchange cds and boxed "PD," Very Fine and choice (Scott $380)Sale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1088 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
71, 1861 30c Orange, tied with 1861 3c Rose (65) on envelope addressed to Switzerland by cork cancels, bold "St Louis Mo. Jul 30" (1866) double circle postmark, red "New York Am Pkt" transit and "12" credit handstamp, magenta manuscript "12' credit, boxed "Aachen Franco" transit date stamp, backstamped various transit and an Ambri arrival cancel, the 3c single light corner crease, cover bit reduced at top with backflap...
Lot #1089 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
71, 1861 30c Orange, bold strike of quartered cork on an attractive stamp with balanced margins, red "New York Paid 24 May 4" also ties stamp to 1867 cover to Allier, France, red May 3 embarkation datestamp applied in New York Harbor, several transit backstamps, Very Fine and fresh cover (Scott $380)Sale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m....
Lot #1090 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
71, 1861 30c Orange, single tied on small envelope addressed to France by black waffle cancel, red "Boston Paid 12" (1865) exchange cds, red French transit and boxed "PD", backstamped several French transit plus Orleans arrival, Fine and attractive; signed Colla and with his 1992 certificate (Scott $380)Sale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m...
Lot #1091 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
73, 1863 2c Black, single tied by geometric cancel on envelope with ornate all-over ad in gray for "Try The French Breakfast and Dinner / Real American Tea Company" ad, design features a figure in a turban serving "Superfine Old Government Coffee Arabica", Reagles imprint on backflap, Very Fine, one of the scarcest designs of this company's advertising seriesrnProvenance: Steven MetzgerSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera...
Lot #1092 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
73, 1863 2c Black, tied on locally addressed oversized Valentine's envelope (200x132mm) by "Carlisle Pa Feb 14 65" double circle postmark, ornate embossed design surrounds the address panel, few trivial age spots and a small scuff on the back side, overall Very FineSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1093 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
73, 1863 2c Black, well-centered stamp tied by bold and attractive New York geometric to unsealed all-over advertising cover for "Clothiers & Importers - Goods for Men's Wear," addressed to Ithaca, Michigan, Extremely Fine and lovelyrnProvenance: Steve MetzgerSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1094 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
73, 1863 2c Black, horizontal pair with crisp impression and excellent centering, tied by blue "Auburn N.Y. Mar 7" cds and matching grid on cover to Chicago, barely reduced at left, Extremely Fine, pencil notation on reverse reads "4c rate must have been a carrier rate - scarce thus," 1988 Philatelic Foundation certificateSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II -...
Lot #1095 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
73, 1863 2c Black, incredibly well-centered single (considering the tight margins on this issue) tied by bold strike of "Plymouth Ms. May 10 186?" cds to orange preprinted cover to Millbury, Massachusetts, Extremely Fine and choiceSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1096 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
73, 1863 2c Black, nicely-centered with particularly strong perfs, deep and striking color, tied by crisp "Middletown Ct. Jun 9" cds, on unsealed cover to New Haven, Connecticut, Extremely Fine and choicernProvenance: Steve MetzgerSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1097 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
73, 1863 2c Black, single cancelled by clear "15" with matching "Sacramento Cal Sept 6 1863" cds alongside, on small locally-addressed ladies cover (embossing on flaps), Very Fine and rareSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1098 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
75, 1862 5c Red brown, horizontal pair with cogwheel cancels, tied by "San Francisco Cal. Feb 21 1863" cds, on small cover to Carthage, New York, several strikes of straightline corner card handstamp, light toning and missing backflap, still Very FineSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern
Lot #1099 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
75, 1862 5c Red brown, single used alongside 1861 10c Green (68), both extraordinarily fresh with rich color, stamps tied by large Boston "Paid" grid to cover to Paris, France, "Boston Paid 12 Jul 15" credit cds at left, red July 27 French entry handstamp and boxed "PD," Paris backstamp, Extremely Fine and choice, a pristine coverSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II...
Lot #1100 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1861-66 Issue (63-78)
77, 1866 15c Black, single tied on envelope addressed to Germany by square of black wedges cancel, lightly struck red "NY Hamb Pkt/ 12" exchange postmark, manuscript "via Bremen or Hamburg", backstamped Hamburg, envelope slightly reduced at top with backflap missing, Fine use via Hamburg packet (Scott $225)Sale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10...
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