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3070 – ERIVAN X
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Preacher in Pulpit, Boston, Massachusetts, centrally-struck on 3c rose, adjacent Boston c.d.s. (16 Aug) to Lexington, small faults to adhesive due to being affixed at edge of cover, a rare fancy cancel; ex Robertson, Boker. (Skinner-Eno PH-F104)
Running Fox, Hockanum, Connecticut, on 3c rose, affixed to cover to Watertown, Connecticut, postmarked Hockanum (13 May), cover cleaned, accompanying P.F. certificate noting “genuine usage stamp with large tear”, not impacting the appearance of this desirable fancy cancel, with only eleven on-cover examples of any Hockanum fox-type recorded in the Duffney census, and only five of this “Type I” style, an appealing rarity; with 1988 Philatelic Foundation certificate. (Skinner-Eno PA-D 6)
Running Man, New York, New York, largely-complete strike ties 3c rose to 1866 locally-addressed folded letter sheet, repaired tear at upper left, some adhesions to reverse, cancellation as been enhanced where tied, yet an exceptionally bold and impressive-appearing strike of this popular cancel; with 2022 Philatelic Foundation certificate. (Skinner-Eno PH-F 49)
Shoo Fly, Toledo, Ohio, neatly-struck on 3c postal stationery cover, adjacent Toledo c.d.s. (7 Apr), corner card of the United States Law Association and Collection Union, to New York City, a lovely example of this whimsical fancy cancel. (Skinner-Eno PA 1s-6)
Skull & Crossbones, Stoneham, Massachusetts, superb strike on 2c brown Bank Note, tied to cover by Stoneham, MASS c.d.s. (29 Sep), corner card of F.W.B. Worthen of Stoneham, to Charlestown, with same-day c.d.s. arrival backstamp, some trivial edge discoloration to cover, a choice example of this rare strike. (Cole SK-23)
Two Cent Coin, South Gardner, Massachusetts, ties 3c rose to "S.K. Pierce, Chair Manufacturer" full-front green illustrated advertising cover, postmarked with "South Gardner MS / Nov / 27" c.d.s., to Millbury, Vermont, docketing at left denotes year as 1865, a choice example of this rare strike on a beautiful illustrated cover. (Skinner-Eno PO-Co 3)
"UNION" and Negative Star in Pentagon, Mittineague, Massachusetts, ideal strike ties 3c rose to cover postmarked "Mittineague Mass / Jan /14" in matching blue ink, to Hadley, back flap roughly opened and some toning mostly confined to edges and adhesive perf tips, not detracting from the dramatic visual appeal of this rare fancy cancel. (Skinner-Eno ST-C 15)
Union in Star, West Hampton, Massachusetts, ties 3c rose to 1863 cover to Springfield, postmarked West Hampton (18 Jul), the odd trivial tone spot, a very fine strike of this visually-appealing fancy cancel. (ST-C14)
Union Soldier’s Head, New York, New York, group on 1861 issues, with lovely full strike on 3c rose, largely full strike on 24c red lilac, as well as double strike on 24c pair (ex Emerson), and partial strike on 30c orange, all hinged to card, 30c with horizontal crease, the odd shorter perf, else a fine group of this distinctive fancy cancel; Philatelic Foundation certificate for 3c rose no longer accompanies.
"U.S." Scalloped Circle, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cancels 1c ultramarine and 7c vermilion, the former tied to cover, postmarked with "Harrisburg PA / Feb / 10" c.d.s., adjacent red "New York Paid All / Feb / 11" transit c.d.s., endorsed in manuscript "via New York & England / Cunard Steamer 'Cuba'", to Huy, Belgium circular "Etats Unis Par Ostene" transit and c.d.s. arrival backstamps, a few small spots and light edge toning, yet a choice Bank Note issue usage with such a striking fancy cancel.
Witch, Salem, Massachusetts, fancy cancel, two choice strikes tie 3c rose and separate sheet selvedge to cover, postmarked "Salem, Mass / Dec / 23", to West Amesbury, adhesive with straight-edge at right, extremely attractive examples of this rare cancellation; ex Grunin, Milton Mitchell.
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