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Curran Consignment (#1): Off Cover Stamps
| Item # |
Description |
Price |
Picture |
| c237 |
#1, 5¢ red brown first issue, early impression,
bearing a superb SOTN strike of red Hudson River Mail 17 bar in
circle killer (Skinner-Eno SD-G 53). Stamp margins touch left
and bottom, are clear on top and wide at right but curving in at
bottom. There is a small tone spot at upper left, but the stamp is
otherwise bright, fresh, and without thins or creases. A terrific
example of a very difficult first issue cancellation. |
SOLD |
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| c357 |
#11A, fine, sound, position 39L3 showing the
extra vertical line outside of left frame line, canceled by a
very unusual manuscript "Way" cancellation. |
$40 |
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| c326 |
#94 F grill, F-VF, bearing an XF-superb SOTN strike
of "arrow and crescent" killer of WEST POINT, MISS. (Skinner-Eno
PO-Cr 13). A 2023 PFC accompanies
("GENUINE", killer source and no faults mentioned, but a short perf
at bottom right is noted). This is one of the rarest and most
spectacular killers from this small Mississippi town (I am aware
of only two covers, one PF certified, bearing strikes and have seen
no other off-cover examples). A fantastic 1867 issue fancy cancel
for the finest collection. |
SOLD |
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| c358 |
#65, fine, sound, canceled by an XF-superb
SOTN strike of skull face killer of Cambridge, MA (Skinner-Eno
PH-M 32). A terrific period fancy cancellation. |
$125 |
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| c280 |
#26, fine attractive horizontal strip of 3, canceled
by two superb strikes of AMHERST, NH blue geometric fancy killer
(Skinner-Eno CR-X 8). The left stamp has a small corner crease at
lower left and the central stamp has a partial vertical pre-printing
crease. Nevertheless, this is a spectacular 3¢ 1857 issue
cancellation item! |
SOLD |
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| c281 |
#35, F-VF, sound vertical strip of three, large
top and side margins, just touching at bottom, each bearing a VF+
strike of red PAID in circle killer. An exceptional and
eye-popping 10¢ 1857 issue multiple of exhibition quality! |
SOLD |
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| c327 |
#65, F+, perf thin at bottom left, canceled by an
XF-superb SOTN strike of negative anchor fancy killer of
Cooperstown, NY (Skinner-Eno PO-An 21). Great eye appeal. |
$100 |
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| c328 |
#65, fine, corner crease at bottom right, bearing a
superb SOTN strike of blue negative Masonic square and compass fancy
killer of Brattleboro, VT (Skinner-Eno FR-M3a 17). Wonderful
example of this cancel. |
$120 |
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| c329 |
#65, F-VF, sound, canceled by an XF complete
strike of "US" in circle patriotic fancy killer of Keeseville, NY
(Skinner-Eno PT-US 61). |
SOLD |
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| c330 |
#65, F-VF, internal wrinkle, canceled by a clear
black strike of black WELLS FARGO oval cancellation with "NO"
the first two letters of town. |
$60 |
 |
| c287 |
#159, VF, sound, bearing a superb strike of
fancy NYFM geometric killer (Weiss GE-EN8). Killer used for 2
months and difficult to locate this well struck. This example is far
superior to the 6¢ example pictured in Weiss. An absolute gem
NYFM item. |
SOLD |
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| c286 |
#159, fine, canceled by a superb SOTN strike of
fancy NYFM 5-point shaded star killer (Weiss ST-5P3). This
killer had a short, 1 month+ life span and is very difficult to
locate this well struck. This particular stamp is ex-Weiss,
pictured on p. 152 of his book. Stamp has a light, pressed corner
crease at bottom left. A wow NYFM item. |
$125$100 |
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| c331 |
#147, fine, sound, bearing an XF strike of
very scarce PITTSBURGH, PA large shield and stars machine
cancellation (Whitfield 1242). |
SOLD |
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| c332 |
#147, fine, tiny perf extension at upper right, an
XF strike of negative anchor with large loop at top fancy killer,
unlisted in major references. |
$45 |
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| c289 |
#157, fine, sound, bearing an XF SOTN 100% strike
of big nosed man profile fancy cancel of New York City (Cole
J0-133/4/5, Whitfield 37). As shown in the provided tracing, the
killer appears to demonstrates an outline of the face and is not
solid as catalog tracings generally show. All reported uses of
this killer pair with a NYC local mail postmark dated AUG 10. An
exceptionally scarce face killer and condition rarity. |
SOLD |
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| c333 |
#158, fine, nibbed perfs at top, canceled by a VF
strike of rare stencil "76" centennial year date killer of
Curwinsville, PA (Cole YD-60,
Whitfield 4863). |
$60 |
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| c334 |
#184, F-VF, sound, canceled by an XF-superb
strike of outline star of David fancy killer, most likely from
Hoosick Falls, NY (Cole STX-28, Whitfield 3481). Very attractive
stamp. |
$60 |
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| c335 |
#184, VF strip of 3, sound, each stamp struck
by a VF SOTN strike of reddish purple 6-prong propeller wedge
geometric killer of Zanesville, OH (Cole GR-45). Eye catching
piece. |
$45 |
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| c336 |
#206, VF, sound, canceled by a superb SOTN
strike of the COLUMBUS, OHIO "jail bar" killer (Cole GE-96).
Great eye appeal. |
SOLD |
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| c337 |
#207, fine, tiny thin, canceled by an XF-superb
SOTN strike of extremely scarce negative "83" year date killer of
NASHVILLE, TENN. (Cole YD-145, Whifield 4846), believed to be a
New Years day celebration cancellation. The killer just jumps
out at you! |
SOLD |
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| c338 |
#207, tiny fault, bearing a superb SOTN of small
pumpkin face/mask fancy killer, unlisted in major references.
Neat! |
$60 |
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| c339 |
#210, F+, creased, canceled by a superb, complete
strike of the "kicking mule" fancy commercial rubber killer,
known principally used in a few western states towns. |
SOLD |
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| c340 |
#210, VF, sound, canceled by an XF strike of
what appears to be a stylized image of a bird. |
$25 |
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| c341 |
#220, VF, sound, bearing a VF-XF SOTN strike
of numeral "7" in circle of MANCHESTER CENTER, VT. (Whitfield
6458, Salkind NUM-7-1). Scarce. |
$45 |
 |
| c290 |
#279B, F+ sound copy, deep red color, canceled by an
XF-superb strike of rare patriotic flag fancy cancel,
unlisted in Salkind, most likely from Monterey, CAL. (image
of confirming cover). |
SOLD |
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| c219 |
#267, fine, sound, tied by superb four leaf clover
fancy killer on piece, unlisted in Salkind. Stamp has a 2020 APS
certificate of authenticity ("Genuine"). Great looking fancy
cancellation on a 2¢ red. |
$75$65 |
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| c220 |
#279, F+, sound, bearing a superb SOTN strike of
Glen Allen, VA printed lined star precancel. This is an
exceedingly scarce late use of this precancel killer on this
stamp. I have identified only three covers from the Cussons, May &
Co. that bear the precanceled #279. Stamp has a 2020 APS certificate
of authenticity ("Genuine") confirming that this is the Glen Allen
precancel and that the stamp has the "holy star" defect,
which is an unprinted dot in a star point. A wonderful
opportunity to acquire this rare item. |
$200$180
$150 |
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