This auction will have different categories. There will be many postal items from various periods of the USA's history. Philatelists will also be able to check stamps from different countries, like Hong Kong, Australia, the UK, India, and others. We've found some interesting lots from this auction to share with you.
The Ultramarine & Carmine, 30c Shield, Eagle and Flags stamp (Scott #121) displays vibrant colors, although a portion of the left margin was torn off by the sender prior to affixing it to the cover. It is accompanied by a Ultramarine, 6c George Washington stamp (Scott #126) stamp, with perforations trimmed to the left before use. Both stamps are canceled by a "Hampton N.H. Oct. 4, 1870" circular datestamp and directed to Anjer, Java, Dutch East Indies. The recipient is noted as "Mr. Randolph P. DeLancey, Care Mr. Schuit, Anjer Hotel, Anjer, Java'' on board the ship Golden Fleece, under Captain Adams, with instructions for the mail to go via Marseilles. The cover bears additional markings such as a red "New York Oct. 5" datestamp, a red crayon "32" credit to Great Britain, a red London Paid datestamp (Oct. 17), and a "121/2 Cents" handstamp applied by British postal authorities.
This credit was intended for the Dutch postal service for transmission past Singapore via Dutch colonial mail. The cover has a receiving backstamp and shows signs of wear, but is in very fine condition overall. This unique usage of the 30-cent 1869 Pictorial Issue on a cover addressed to the island of Java is historically significant. The cover is particularly intriguing, as it was sent to a crewman aboard the whaling ship Golden Fleece, returning from a voyage to the Far East. The journey is recorded in the book "Under the Mizzen Mist," authored by Nehemiah Adams, father of Captain Robert C. Adams. Anjer, where the recipient was located, was later destroyed by a tsunami triggered by the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. The story of the Anjer Hotel and the Schuit family's tragic fate during this event is a poignant reminder of the once serene setting.
This cover has a provenance that includes Dr. Kapiloff and Dr. Heimburger and is accompanied by a 2003 P.F. certificate. Estimated price: $30,000
The $1 Black Trans-Mississippi Western Cattle in storm stamp (Scott #292) is paired with a block of four, a pair, and four singles of the 1c Trans-Mississippi Marquet on the Mississippi stamp (Scott #285) on a registered cover from Heron, Montana, dated January 9, 1899, addressed to Nuremberg, Germany. The stamps are all canceled with circular datestamps, and the cover also features a New York registry label, a New York oval datestamp on the back (January 16), and a receiving backstamp (January 28). One of the 1¢ stamps at the bottom of the cover has a flaw, adding to its visual appeal. This franking is rare and visually striking, showcasing the $1.00 Trans-Mississippi stamp on a registered cover all the way from Montana to Germany.
Only around 20 such covers are known to exist with this particular stamp, most of them featuring single frankings. A similar franking, with nine 1c stamps and two 50c stamps, was previously auctioned in 2013 as part of the World's Fair Collection (Sale 1056, lot 430). This cover is highlighted in Neil's book, "The Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898," on page 150. It has provenance from Rosenthal and Gross and is accompanied by a 2020 P.S.E. certificate. Estimated price: $12,500.
This specimen features the standard 2c Black Andrew Jackson (Scott #73) with two added anti-reuse components: two rows of three "S" slits and a prominent "U S 2" overprint in shiny gold. The stamp has a straight edge on the top and left and is in very fine condition. This exclusive 2-cent Black Jack essay is the only known example in private possession, making it a remarkable addition to any classic or Black Jack stamp collection. The "S" slits and gold overprint serve the same purpose as those found on the "U.S. Postage" anti-reuse essays from the previous lot, preventing the stamp from being removed or reused.
While Scott categorizes these as the work of an unknown creator, they bear similarities to materials associated with George Bowlsby (patent no. 51,782). Highly sought after by esteemed Black Jack collectors, this item presents a fantastic opportunity for newer collectors. Formerly owned by Metzger and Drews. Estimated price: $5,500.
The essay featuring the 1869 3c Lincoln design on a Fisk Mills Postal Currency envelope on wove paper (Undersander E804c) showcases a surface-printed design in red and green on yellow wove paper, measuring 152 x 89mm. The fascinating design includes Lincoln depicted on the left side with a large "3" placed over the address lines, symbolizing that addressing the envelope would essentially cancel it. Despite a light horizontal crease, the overall condition is very fine.
It's worth noting that this essay is printed on wove paper, distinguishing it from similar designs like Nos. E804a and E804b, which are printed on envelopes. While Undersander mistakenly labels this as a front, it actually constitutes the complete essay. Estimated price: $1,000.
