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Sale 319
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Lot 381 |
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Harnden's Express Co., Philadelphia, red Foreign Letter Office handstamp on 1842 folded letter from Philadelphia to London, England, endorsed "Double Only" and "Via Boston", blue "Philadelphia Pa Aug 29" c.d.s. and oval framed "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "37½" rating, red London (9.15.1842) backstamp and manuscript rating; file folds slightly mended, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Morris
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Lot 382 |
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Howard Express Co., Philadelphia Pa., advertising envelope with "Forwarded by the Howard Express Co." bannerm bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Lock Haven Pa. Jun 6" c.d.s. on cover to Brooklyn N.Y.; minor cover faults, a Very Fine usage.
Estimate 300 - 400
Provenance: Knapp
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Lot 383 |
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"Paid Parcel Delivery", manusript marking with "Apl 11 1 O'clock" date on 9 April 1843 folded letter from Philadelphia Pa. to New York City street address; tiny edge tear, Very Fine, a scarce example of inter-city parcel delivery service.
Estimate 200 - 300
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Morris
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Lot 384 |
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Howard Express Co., Philadelphia Pa., illustrated corner card showing delivery wagon on locally addressed envelope bearing 2¢ black (73), tiny scrapes, cancelled by circle of wedges, matching "Philada. Pa Post Office Jul 5 3rd '66" postmark; minor cover flaws, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 400 - 500
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 385 |
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Philadelphia Expresses, two, 1848 folded letter from New York City to Philadelphia with "Gay, Kingsley, & Co. Express, Philadelphia" handstamp (Ex-Hahn), separation tape stains, 1852 folded letter from Philadelphia to Norristown bearing manuscript "by Roberts Express, Charge Poth & Jones", minor toning, with 2001 P.F.C.; a Fine and scarce pair, the latter example being unique.
Estimate 200 - 300
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