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Curran Consignment (#1): Off Cover Stamps

Off Cover Stamps Early Issues 1861-67 and 1869 Issues Banknote Issues Stationery, Cards, Other Postage Due
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

c331 #147, fine, sound, bearing an XF strike of very scarce PITTSBURGH, PA large shield and stars machine cancellation (Whitfield 1242). SOLD
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
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

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
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
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
c336 #206, VF, sound, canceled by a superb SOTN strike of the COLUMBUS, OHIO "jail bar" killer (Cole GE-96). Great eye appeal. SOLD
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
c338 #207, tiny fault, bearing a superb SOTN of small pumpkin face/mask fancy killer, unlisted in major references. Neat! $60
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
c340 #210, VF, sound, canceled by an XF strike of what appears to be a stylized image of a bird. $25
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
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

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

       
       
Off Cover Stamps Early Issues 1861-67 and 1869 Issues Banknote Issues Stationery, Cards, Other Postage Due