Lot 567 USA #505 1917, 5c rose error of colour, double error in block of twelve, perforated 11, hinged twice, including on one 5c stamp, fresh and well-centred, a pleasing example of this scarce variety, created when an incorrect transfer roll of the 5c denomination was inadvertently used to re-enter three faulty 2c positions on the plate, in the case of this block, in positions 74 and 84, fine-very fine; ex Trimble. Scott U$1,200, sold for C$1,100.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 483, USA 1862 Eagle, Shield, & Flags, patriotic Civil War cover to Marengo, sold for C$292
Lot 483 USA #65 1862 (December 1), Eagle, Shield, & Flags, patriotic Civil War cover to Marengo, franked with 3c rose Washington, tied by “CAIRO ILLINOIS” (Alexander County) double-circle datestamp, illustrated with a red, white, and blue design depicting a centrally placed eagle and shield flanked by American flags on both sides, a bold Union patriotic design, fine. Sold for C$250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 476, USA 1861 patriotic Civil War Cover Cairo Illinois to Lowell Massachusetts, sold for C$292
Lot 476 United States #65 cover #65 1861 (June 3), “The Union Forever” patriotic Civil War cover to Lowell, Massachusetts, franked with 3c rose Washington, tied by “CAIRO, ILLINOIS” (Alexander County) c.d.s., illustrated with an elaborate all-over red and blue design with Union soldiers, one holding the Constitution under the heading “SECURED” and a Zouave in full regalia under the heading “DEFENDED,” with the inscription “THE UNION FOREVER,” published by JAS. CATES, Cincinnati, slightly trimmed at right, a fine and visually striking Civil War patriotic cover. (Sc. #65). Sold for C$250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 524, USA 1905 uprated Louisiana Purchase & Pan-American Exposition cover to Germany, sold for C$263
Lot 524 United States #295, 327 1905 (February 4), Louisiana Purchase & Pan-American Exposition mixed franking, registered uprated stationery cover to Germany, 1c blue Columbian postal stationery cover, additionally franked with 10c red-brown Louisiana Purchase Exposition issue and 2c carmine & black Pan-American Exposition issue, tied by three black boxed Youngstown Registered handstamps and a violet Youngstown, Ohio double-circle cancel, with New York, N.Y. registration etiquette on front, New York (6 Feb) double-oval transit, and Munich (15 Feb) arrival markings, including two single-circle receiver cancels in blue and black, a visually striking mixed franking. (Sc. #295, 327). Sold for C$225.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 482, USA 1862 patriotic Civil War cover Ramsey New Jersey to Montrose Pennsylvania, sold for C$292
Lot 482 United States #65 1862 (March 18),”The Star Spangled Banner Must Be Upheld” patriotic Civil War cover, to Montrose, Pennsylvania, franked with 3c rose Washington, cancelled by “RAMSEY, NEW JERSEY” (Susquehanna County) manuscript cancel, cover with F.L. Pope patriotic illustration depicting a red, white, and blue eagle, flag, and drum with inscription in banner, embossed “J.F. EDWARDS CHEMIST & DRUGGIST. RARITAN N.J.” on back flap, couple of tiny tears at bottom, light edge stains in places, else fine. (Sc. #65). Sold for C$250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.