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Lot 343 |
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1782 (Sept 30) Philadelphia Pa to London, England, datelined folded letter cancel by private ship through the British Blockade, reverse with triangular backstamp "Payd Penny Post" and 19 o'clock circular handstamp docketed 1783 receipt, a bit of toning and separation, Fine, scarce Revolutionary War Blockade- run use.
Estimate 300 - 400
Provenance: John Barwis
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Lot 344 |
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Shays' Rebellion, letter datelined "Springfield Jan 21, 1787" from a soldier in the Mass. State militia under General Lincoln, which militia was in the process of putting down the Shays' Rebellion. He tells his wife he hopes she is not upset about the rebellion and shares his thoughts and patriotic feelings as quoted here in part: "… when men are in arms and I am engaged in the cause of government and the Constitution… who are seeking their own in the ruin of the country… I am not at all distracted in anticipating any consequences which will come to myself that you may be terrified by false or even true accounts… dissatisfied would trample on our rights, privileges, lives and estates… it is hard service… might convince these people that they are inferior." Some splits along file folds, still Fine and very presentable. A wonderful firsthand insight to this important part of U.S. history.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 345 |
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Middleton N.J., 1817 "way" letter, ms town N.J. + 18½ + 1¢/19½ way rate on fls to Milton N.H., two years earlier than listed in ASCC. Very Fine and attractive cover.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 346 |
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New Orlean Express Mail usage, 1836-1839, 29 folded letters including very early 1836 cover to Hartford Conn., couple of 1839 uses, several double rates ($1.50), some written up for exhibit with photocopies of reverse, generally F-VF.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Skinner
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Lot 347 |
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U.S. Express Mail, five folded letters, four from Mobile ALA, including one charged to P.O. Box, and one from Natchez MS, F-VF.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 348 |
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Liverpool England to New Orleans, Via New York, November 2, 1837, folded letter, datelined October 8, 1837, well struck red "New York ship Nov 2" ms "express mail" and "Virginian" for New Orleans, rare usage. Cal Hahn states there are only seven covers paying the 2¢ ship fee, of which only three are from New York, Jim Milgram states "at least half a dozen have been recorded", his research is included.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 349 |
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New York Express Mail folded letters, 1837-1838, two to Richmond Va, one to Greensboro Alabama, and one to Augusta Georgia, all with ms "Express Mail" 56½ rate (one has note by Cal Hahn stating 37½ rate), F-VF.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 350 |
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Greensburgh KY March 27, well struck circular date stamp on 1838 folded letter to New Orleans ms "Express" straight line, "Paid, 75", Very Fine, scarce town for express mail.
Estimate 200 - 300
Provenance: "Hahn"
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Lot 351 |
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Mobile Ala. Express Mail, two folded letters to New York, blue circular date stamps Feb 10 and Feb 20 (1845), and blue straight line "Paid" handstamps, ms "per Express Mail", first triple rate "75", latter quadruple rate "100", F-VF, scarce 1845 usages— 1845 Express Mail was only active Jan 29 1845— March 10, 1845.
Estimate 300 - 400
Provenance: First Cal Hahn
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Lot 352 |
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1848 Retaliatory Rates, one cover and three folded letters from Great Britain to the U.S., the cover is a very early use (July 1, 1848) with a red handstamped "24";others are an ms 48 double rate, a circular date stamp "New York ship Sept 15 29¢" and an ms "29" handsome and scarce group.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 353 |
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First Eastbound trip with restored rate, folded letter New York to The Hague, datelined Jan 10, 1849, mentions Steamer Europa plus noted on front of cover no U.S. markings, Red Rotterdam transit backstamp and "America/Liverpool Ja 22, 1849 receiver, plus two others, ms "1/8" restored rate, and "120" due.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 354 |
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Southern Express Memphis Tennessee, three black on orange labels (two different types) on reverse of 3¢ pink) entires (U58, U59), Express ratings, a bit of soiling and wear, Fine usages.
Estimate 200 - 300
Provenance: Piller
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Lot 355 |
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1847, 5¢ red brown (1), large balanced margins tied by red grid cancel, matching two line handstamped "Steam Boat" on cover to Albany New York with original enclosure datelined "New York 6 July 1849. Slight wear, Very Fine example of the Hudson River Mail marking, N.Y. to Albany.
Estimate 400 - 500
Provenance: Rohloff, Mirsky
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Lot 356 |
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1851, 3¢ orange brown (10, 10A), both on 1851 dated covers (August and September), first tied by fine strike "steam boat" cancel, latter tied by grid, red "steam boat" straight line, F-VF, early usage.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 357 |
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1852, 3¢ dull red, type II (11A), near four margins, rich 1856 shade, tied blue Baltimore Md. Nov 21 (1856) on fls to Washington DC. h/s blue "steam" sl. and additional "Due 2 cts" captain's fee (charged to addressee), light erosion at bottom, otherwise Very Fine. Very Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
Provenance: S. Roth
Endorsed letter written by Oswald Tilghman, Maryland politician, civil war officer to his brother
Lot accompanied by lengthy article by Steven Roth (USPCS volume 58 2006), explains the "Due 2 cts" on a pre-paid letter.
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Lot 358 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type IV (16), position 55L1 (outerline recut at bottom), tied by "San Francisco 5 July Cal " C.D.S. to Farmington Maine, stamp has ample to large margins, three sides, slightly in at right, cover missing top and bottom back flaps, fresh Fine and most attractive usage.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: with 1980 P.F. certificate.
Provenance: Caspary
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Lot 359 |
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1861, 1¢ blue (63), six covers, including illegal use of 2¢ revenue with ms, "Due4" (used during period of double penalties), several drop covers, including an attractive Valentine cover with "Feb 14" postmark, valentine enclosed, etc. Generaly F-VF. Attractive lot.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 360 |
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1863, 2¢ black (73), tied on 1866 cover with town cancel and "initial 'w' with serifs
Type 1" (Rohloff K-141), cover reduced slightly at left and town name excised F-VF. Black Jacks are quite rare with Waterbury cancels.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 361 |
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1869, 1¢ buff (112), tied on orange Internal Revenue envelope by fancy geometric, two strikes S.L. "unclaimed" handstamp on reverse circular rimless "Salt Lake City, Utah" handstamp, sealed tear at left of cover, Very Fine and most attractive. Scarce Territorial usage.
Estimate 300 - 400
Provenance: Wunsch, Forster
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Lot 362 |
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1873, 1¢ ultramarine, C.B.N.C. printing (156), tied on locally used cover with excellent strike Waterbury Ct. "Shield Five Bars, Solid Top Type 1" (Rohloff Q-6), choice strike and cover, Extremely Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 363 |
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1883, 2¢ red brown (210), two covers, each with single 2¢ and each with beautifully done hand drawn illustration mailed to the same family, one postmarked "Dec 24" and with ms "Merry Christmas" on reverse. Handsome pair.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 364 |
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Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete (C13-C15), complete set on flown covers, 65¢ on card, appropriate flight markings, fresh set, Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 365 |
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incoming Transatlantic FL's, 1793-1844, choice group of 16 folded letters to various American ports, nice selection of rates, handstamps, etc. Of special note: 1793 Lisbon to Philadelphia"SH44" rate and Bishopmark; 1795 Cadiz to Philadelphia red "4" handstamp rate; 1798 Rotterdam to Newberryport, ms. "48" rate; 1801 Amsterdam to Baltimore red ship handstamp "27" rate, 1810 London to Philadelphia; Lisbon-Saybrook, Ct. arc "ship" and ms. "19" rate; 1820 Lisbon-Plymouth Mass red Philadelphi c.d.s. and ship handstamps; 1825 Madeira to Philadelphia no markings (wine related contents), etc., several with ship name, all with content, overall Very Fine. A choice and attractive group, several with research and explanations.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 366 |
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Transatlantic covers, 1804-1861, 18 covers/fls's, various transatlantic markings, mostly NY, better include: 1805 fls datelined ?
Madrass (India), 5½ months transit, additional notation "Pralgonia/Capt Foy", bold red New York Jan 6 cd.s. and matching "Ship", MS 22¢ rate to Portsmouth N.H., Very Fine; 1806 Portsmouth N.H. sl. + "Ship" sl., forwarded to Dover, N.H. with "8" rate, balance mostly various New York markings showing various integral rates and in need of additional research. A very useful lot for transatlantic collection.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 367 |
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Ship/Markings, 1805-96, 19 fls's/covers— various ship and steam markings, many unusual and interesting markings, destinations, highlights include: 1805 England to Portsmouth N.H. "12" rate with Boston "five star" red c.d.s./matching "paid" sl; 1808 printed letter Re: British Blockade of DC Ships to Wiscasset, ME, red NY c.d.s. with matching "paid" sl + "22" rate, undated outer fls. to Philadelphia with red New York, c.d.s./matching "ship" sl + 39¢ rate; 1811 Ipswich MA town cancel with 50¢ ms rate (double) to S.C. 1896 bold "Ship4" with 2¢ (x2) Postage Due, 1822 Rotterdm to Boston red arc ribbon "Paid 6", etc. Generally F-VF, excellent group.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 368 |
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1805-50 "Charge Box…", 10 different fls's, various markings and rates, all with "Charge Box." notation;includes very early 1805 fls with Elkton Md fancy c.d.s. All F-VF.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 369 |
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war rates of 1816, two folded letters: first printed prices current fls to New York from Liverpool per "casting", ms. "9" rate, correctly rated 6¢ + 50% for drop letter; Very Fine, some minimal file separation; 2nd rated 76½ (17¢ x 3 + 50%), bold red New York Jan 28 (1816) c.d.s. and matching paid St. to Albany, couple vertical file folds, Very Fine and nicely rated.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 370 |
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Free Franks, 1825-1850s, 10 different fls's including "overcharged-6¢", "excess paid 12½¢", "not properly franked", also "Tyler, PA", 1846 ms town and free frank (S/R 6 town, PF cert) etc. Attractive lot.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 371 |
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Hand drawn illust cover/cards, 1848-1937, four covers/cards, 1848 fls to young John Aspenwall (Brig.General, Civil War), with hand drawn illus. "Water Pump" and with research, 1937 multi-colored "Indian maiden", to Ireland 1891 hand drawn illustration label on postal card, 1943 pencil sketch patriotic "Uncle Sam, are you doing your part". Attractive lot.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 372 |
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Auxiliary markings, 1853-1859, six covers with various "steamboat" "Due" markings, etc., fresh Very Fine usages.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 373 |
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3¢ 1861 covers, 20 covers, all single usages, may include a grill or two several fancy/semi fancy cancels, couple advertising, several better town c.d.s. markings including S. Danvers Mass, straight line "Advertised". Attactive and useful balance.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 374 |
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"Black Jack" cover collection, 32 covers, mostly single frankings, may include a grill or two, including some fancy cancels, blue cancels, drop rates, "Due", intercity carriers, etc., overall very attractive lot, excellent as a started group for a "Black Jack" collection or add on.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 375 |
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1871-1933 Aux handstamps, 13 unusual covers; better includes illegal uses of 2¢ red (Battleship) not accepted, both with 4¢ penalties (Postage Due issues), couple 2¢ bank notes with "Held for Postage". "Not Found", etc., "Insf. Paid", 1919 "Deceased" boxed sl, 1934 Byrd Expedition handstamp. Overall F-VF and interesting.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 376 |
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1¢ Bank Note Covers, 45 covers, virtually all single usage, mostly (206), several fancy cancels, couple early machines, duplexes, etc., better noted! Salem O. "Pinwheel"; Reading PA Straightline. Nashville Tenn, Embossed Ladies cover; Princeton Kans "Cross"; Lodi N.Y. Fancy Blue Star; Pueblo Colo "Star", etc., a few incorrectly identified, overall an attractive group.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 377 |
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Better consigner balance, 12 eclectic covers circa 1838-1918, all unusual and interesting, includes: 1869 2¢ pictorial with carrier cancel, 1864 cover addressed to a Lt. in "19th US colored troops", Greenland N.H. c.d.s. with political letter mentioning the "Copperheads" (anti-war Democrats), problems being caused by them; several stampless "forwarded" covers (one forwarded twice), one "unclaimed" s.l. handstamp; etc. Unusual grouping, generally F-VF.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 378 |
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Stampless cover balance, 1806-1850s, 29 fls's various towns, includes cross border usage Chatam U.C. to N.Y. (P.F. certificate) integral rates, handstamped rates, several red and blue c.d.s.s, one possible "green", couple ms towns, several higher or unusual rates. Generally F, F-VF.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 379 |
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Balance of consignment, approximately 100 covers, late 19th century to 20th century, including interesting postage dues, forwarded, post office seals, penalty envelopes, etc. Fun lot.
Estimate 200 - 300
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