Lot Details

June 2023

"Erivan" Collection Part IX and Canal Zone Stamps and Covers

June 20-21, 2023 in New York City

Our June sales include Part IX of the "Erivan" Collection of United and Confederate States Postal History and a catalogue of Canal Zone stamps and covers featuring the collections of James W. Crumpacker and Paul F. Ammons.

LOT# : 96
Date: 06/21/2023 - 21:00

Union Patriotic Covers, 1861-66 Issue

patriotic design in black on 1863 cover to Dr. Henry C. Angell in Florence, Italy, franked with 1c Blue, 3c Rose, and 24c Red lilac (63, 65, 70), tied by large "Paid" in grid handstamps, red "N. York Brem. Pkt. Apr 11 Paid" credit and blue three-line "America Uber Bremen Franco", seven different backstamps, 1c tiny tear at right and 3c lightly oxidized, otherwise very fine and attractive cover

Provenance: Katharine Matthies (R.A. Siegel Sale 353, 1969)

Scott 63, 65, 70
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Starting Price: $400
Hammer Price: $7,500