U.S.A. (1973) Copernicus. Vertical misperforation resulting in stamp split into thirds. Scott No 1488, Yvert No 981.
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U.S.A. (1905) Olds engine. Postcard with corner illustration of early Olds engine (Olds Motor Vehicle was founded in 1897).
AVAILABLE AT $20
U.S.A. (1982) Mountain bluebird. Vertical misperforation. Scott No 1964. Idaho state bird.
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U.S.A. (1930) Butterfly. Fancy cancel from Ed, Kentucky. Five marks in violet inside square cancellation on registered letter. A beautiful cover!
AVAILABLE AT $400
U.S.A. (1933) Butterfly. Fancy cancel from Atlantic City. New Jersey. Two large very detailed marks in violet inside square cancellation on registered letter. A beautiful cover! Unlisted in Fishback & Walker.
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U.S.A. (1989) Sleigh filled with toys. Vertical misperforation resulting in about 1/5 of next stamp included. Scott No 2428, Yvert No 1879.
SOLD
U.S.A. (1973) Transistors. Printed circuit board. Interesting variety with color black shifted right. Progress in electronics series. Scott No 1501, Yvert No 995. In image, normal stamp seen to right.
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U.S.A. (1934) Magical cat and witch* on broomstick. Fancy Cancellation from Ed, Kentucky. One mark on cover with date cancel of October 31st,1934 (the day of Halloween). Last known date and one year later than previously reported!
AVAILABLE AT $150
U.S.A. (1958) Allegory of Plenty. Maximum card with First Day cancel. Scott No 1100. Gardening-Horticulture.
AVAILABLE AT $5
U.S.A. (1864) Hand holding quill pen. Patriotic cover with detailed illustration of hand writing the biblical quotation "See how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand." Franked by 2 US 3 cent Scott No 65. (Used Civil War patriotic covers are considered to be historic documents and are usually accepted in international thematic exhibits). Very fine and lovely!
AVAILABLE AT $250
U.S.A. (1948) Rough riders. Horizontal misperforation. Scott No 973. Cavalry regiment in the Spanish-American War of 1898. Normal stamp seen at right.
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U.S.A. (1956) Harvey Wiley. Microscope. Vertical misperforation. Scott No 1080. First Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration, who fought for passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act.
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U.S.A. (1973) Microphone. Vacuum tube. Radio speaker. TV tube. Interesting variety with color black shifted down. Progress in electronics series. Scott No 1502, Yvert No 996. In image, normal stamp seen to right.
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U.S.A. (1862) Pigeon* carrying letter. Illustrated cover from the U.S. Christian Commission, forerunner of the Red Cross and active during the U.S. Civil War. The pigeon represents the need for the soldier to be able to send news home. Marked "SOLDIER'S LETTER." Interesting historical document!
AVAILABLE AT $65
U.S.A. (1862) U.S. Christian Commission. Illustrated cover from the U.S. Christian Commission, forerunner of the Red Cross and active during the U.S. Civil War. Stamped "DUE 3".
AVAILABLE AT $40
U.S.A. (1862) U.S. Christian Commission. Illustrated cover from the U.S. Christian Commission, forerunner of the Red Cross and active during the U.S. Civil War. Franked with 3c rose tied by fancy cancel.
AVAILABLE AT $30
U.S.A. (1862) Pigeon* carrying letter. Illustrated cover from the New York branch of the U.S. Christian Commission, forerunner of the Red Cross and active during the U.S. Civil War. The pigeon represents the need for the soldier to be able to send news home: "Send this sheet as the soldier's messenger to his home. Let it haste to those who wait for tidings." Cover franked by a 3 cent Washington rose, Scott No 65, Yvert No 19 tied by grid cancel. Interesting historical document!
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U.S.A. (1864) U.S. Christian Commission. Illustrated cover from the U.S. Christian Commission, forerunner of the Red Cross and active during the U.S. Civil War. Franked with 3c rose tied by concentric circles fancy cancel.
AVAILABLE AT $30
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U.S.A. (1930) Arrow. Fancy cancel of Corry, Pennsylvania. 4 strikes in black on registered cover.
AVAILABLE AT $200
U.S.A. (1986) Landing of Swedish & Finnish settlers in America. Magnifying glass. . Maximum card with First Day cancel. Scott No 2200. Gardening-Horticulture.
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U.S.A. (1956) New York Coliseum.. Maximum card with First Day cancel. Scott No 1076. FIPEX.
AVAILABLE AT $5