The Artemis Collection of United States Fancy Cancellations continued...

**1861-68 Issue continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
45		3c Rose (65). Choice centering, bright color, tied by perfect strike of Stars and Dots in Pentagon fancy cancel, matching "Putnam Con. May 8" circular datestamp on light pink cover to Galena O., barely reduced at right, Extremely Fine, a stunning cover, with 1986 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 500-750 SOLD for $2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
46		3c Rose (65). Radiant color, tied by Anchor fancy cancel and "Putnam Con. Aug. 16" circular datestamp on cover to Warwick Mass., barely reduced at right, Very Fine strike (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 300-400 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
47		3c Rose (65). Bright color, tiny corner perf crease at top right, tied by well-struck Devil & Pitchfork fancy cancel, matching "West Meriden Conn. Jun. 3" circular datestamp on small cover to Higganum Conn., cover with some toning and minor edgewear, Very Fine, an unusually clear strike of this desirable fancy cancel, for a history of the Devil & Pitchfork, go to http://web.me.com/ctpostroad1/CtPP/Postal_Markings_files/Devil%20Article%20FEB%202011%20LR.pdf, with 1994 P.F. certificate (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 750-1,000 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
48		3c Rose (65). Natural s.e. at right, cancelled by well-struck Charter Oak fancy cancel, "Thomaston Conn. Aug. 27" (1866) circular datestamp on buff cover to New York, receipt docketing at left, cover barely reduced at left, Extremely Fine strike of this distinctive fancy cancel, a similar example realized $1,900 hammer in our 2007 sale of the Starnes collection (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 750-1,000 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
49		3c Rose (65). Centered to top left, tied by Oil Barrel fancy cancel and "Oil City Pa. Oct. 13" circular datestamp on cover to Pontiac Mich., Very Fine strike of this extremely rare fancy cancel, Oil City was one of the "petroleum" towns that thrived after Col. Drake drilled the first well in nearby Titusville in 1859 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 400-500 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
50		3c Rose, E. Grill (88). Rich color, clear grill, few small flaws, tied by well-struck Fouled Anchor fancy cancel, "Fayville Mass. Aug. 5, 1868" circular datestamp on cover with embossed "B" at left to West Westminster Vt., Very Fine strike (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 400-500 SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
51		3c Red, F. Grill (94). Clearly-defined grill, tied by well-struck Mask fancy cancel, "Cleveland O. Oct. 12" circular datestamp on cover to Sandusky O., slightly reduced at right, Very Fine strike (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 300-400 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
52		3c Rose (65). Radiant color, tied by blue Mask fancy cancel, matching "Newark N.J. May 8" circular datestamp on orange cover to Newburgh N.Y., with original 1868-dated enclosure, Very Fine strike of this unusual fancy cancel (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 300-400 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
53		3c Rose, E. Grill (88). Clearly-defined grill, bright color, tied by Mask fancy cancel, "Phila. Pa. Mar. 29" circular datestamp on cover to Richmond Va., few perfs affected from placement at edge of cover, pulled perf at left, Very Fine strike (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 200-300 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
54		3c Red, F. Grill (94). Rich color, clear grill, tied by Quince fancy cancel and "Philada. Pa. Nov. 2" circular datestamp on cover to Easton Pa., minor edgewear, Very Fine strike, ex Gibson, there is a Quince Street in Philadelphia but we have no confirmation whether it was the inspiration for this design (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 200-300 SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
55		3c Rose (65). Intact perfs at top and bottom and s.e. at left, tied by bold strike of negative "H" fancy cancel, "Holliston Ms. Dec. 11" circular datestamp on illustrated cover depicting a patented mechanical device, printed address to D. Pomroy in Orange Mass., slightly reduced at right, Very Fine strike (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 200-300 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction

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