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601

(Naval) 1827 (May 19) U.S. Naval Hospital, Pensacola, Flor. to Paoli, Pa., folded letter with "U.S. Naval Hospital, Bananca, May 18, 1827" dateline and manuscript "Pensacola, May 19th" postmark and matching "25" cent rating, a Very Fine territorial use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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602

(Naval) 1831 (Jul. 15) U.S.S. Bradywine at Toulon, France to Hartford, Conn., datelined folded letter with "Toulon" postmark and manuscript "22" decimes rating on reverse, disinfection slit, red "New-York 'Ship' Sep 19" cds and red ms. "12½" rating, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
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603

(Naval) 1833 (May 2) U.S.S. Falmouth, Paita, Peru to Philadelphia Pa. via Washington D.C., folded letter with "U.S.S. Falmouth, Paita" dateline from the Rushenberges correspondence, flap with manuscript "Paita May 4 1833, Forwd. by Garcia & Girdra" and additional "Rec'd at the Navy Dept. 15th Sept.", entered mails with "Navy Department" endorsement and "Levi Woodbury" Secretary of the Navy free frank, red "Washington City Sep 15" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp; backflap stain, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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604

(Naval) 1836 (Jun. 22) U.S.S. Peacock, Macao, China to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter datelined "Macao, June 22, 1836" and endorsed "U.S.S. Peacock", carried by private ship to New York, entered mails with red "New-York 'Ship' Nov 14" cds and "27" rating for 25¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee; stain at top left, F.-V.F. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Letter with some historical content, "The papers will show that we buried here the Diplomatist Mr. Roberts & Capt. Campbell - we have lost no men - Mr. Roberts had been ill for 3 years & Capt. Campbell was intemperate & imprudent or he would have recovered. We sail to-morrow for the Sandwich Islands and you may expect us at home in April next. I have been in Canton 6 days and made there a number of purchases…"Edmund Roberts, appointed by President Andrew Jackson as America's first envoy to the Far East, went in the U. S. sloop-of-war "Peacock" on two consecutive non-resident embassies to the Eastern courts of Cochin-China, Siam, and Muscat during the years 1832-36. Roberts concluded treaties with Siam and the Sultan of Muscat in Oman, ratified in Washington, D.C. 30 June 1834. He returned in 1836 to exchange ratifications with Oman and Siam; and to Cochin-China for a second attempt at negotiation. On the second mission, Naval Surgeon William Ruschenberger (1807-1895) was commissioned on the U. S. Ship "Peacock", commanded by Lt. C. K. Stribling, and accompanied by the U. S. Schooner "Enterprise" with Lt. Commanding A. S. Campbell; both were under the command of Commodore Edmund P. Kennedy. (Image1)

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605

(Naval) 1836 (Mar. 21) U.S.S. Peacock, Gulf of Siam to Philadelphia Pa. via Boston, datelined folded letter endorsed "U.S.S. Peacock", entered mails with red "Boston Mass. Dec 15" cds and matching "Ship" handstamp and red manuscript "39½" double weight rating to Philadelphia Pa.; couple small edge tears, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Letter concerns business affairs but does mention, "In four or five days we shall be at Siam where we may find a vessel for Singapore, a port much resorted to by American vessels trading to India. In this way you may receive it, or it may be sent by the way of England. It is now decided, as certainly as any naval matter can be, that we return by the way of Cape Horn, We shall be at the Sanwitch islands in November and at Valparaiso in December or January - I will write you again at Siam". (Image1)

SOLD for $1,200.00
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606

(Naval) 1842 (Jul. 9) U.S.S. Boston at Macao Roads to Cincinnati Oh. via New York, folded letter endorsed "p. Cincinnati", carried privately to care of New York forwarder, entered mails with red "New-York Dec 21" cds and blue ms. "25" cent due rating on reverse to Cincinnati, fresh and Very Fine, a scarce incoming letter from Macao. Estimate $300 - 400. Letter reads in part, "This squadron now goes to cruise until January to the Sandwich Islands then to the Friendly, Fiji & others in the South Pacific arriving in Valparaiso about first of January & in Lima about 1st Febry…". (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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607

(Naval) [Dorr's Rebellion] 1842 (May 18) Kingston, R.I. to Navy Yard, New York, N.Y., datelined folded letter to Lieu. A. A. Harwood (later Commodore during the Civil War) at the Navy Yard entered mails with red "New York May 20" cds and red ms. "1" cent drop rating, letter from Henry H. Harwood to his father reads "Gove. King decamped his men before the Arsenal to defendit when Dorr came up with his men and arranged them in order of battle and planted his cannon on top of the hill so as to have a good shot at us and then commanded his men to fire twice but the would not then he took a match and tuched one off but it flashed in the pan and his men began to move off and then Dorr ran when the Gove. and then, he was no were to be found.", Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. The Dorr Rebellion (1841-1842) was a failed attempt to force broader democracy on the U.S. state of Rhode Island, where a small rural elite was in control of government. It was led by Thomas Wilson Dorr, who mobilized the disfranchised to demand changes to the state's electoral rules. After the defeat described in this letter, Thomas Dorr and his supporters retreated to Chepachet, where they hoped to reconvene the People's Convention. Charterite forces were sent to Woonsocket to defend the village and to cut off the Dorrite forces' retreat. The Charterites fortified a house in preparation for an attack; but it never came, and the Dorr Rebellion soon fell apart. Governor King issued a warrant for Dorr's arrest, with a reward of $5,000. Dorr fled the state. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
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608

(Naval) "U.S. Ship Cumberland, Alexandria, August 27th 1844", datelined on lengthy folded letter to Boston Mass., entered mails with red "New-York Nov 22" cds and matching "Ship" handstamp with "20¾" cent rating for 18¾¢ postage plus 2¢ ship fee; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $260.00
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609

(Naval) 1846 (Jan. 28th) "U.S.S. Portsmouth, Mazatlan" to New York N.Y. via Vera Cruz, part folded letter with bold "Forwarded by L.S. Hargous & Co., Vera Cruz." oval handstamp on flap, entered U.S. mails with black "New Orleans La. Mar 7" cds and "Ship" and large "12" cent due rating handstamp for 10¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee, some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. The part letter has some interesting War and Political content including, "When there other those vessels getin and add themselves to the five we now have the Mexican govt will see how completely we have the whole of the coast in our power - and how quickly the Californias would fall into our hands should they declare war or do any hostile act towards the US for the President's message to see what move he will make on the Oregon question but I can never believe until I see it that our Govt are willing to go to war for Oregon or that Great Britain is either…Negotiation will settle all…It would not be a war of slain millions like Napolean's career but constant succession of hand fights in which both parties would often be annihilated. Our means of destruction are now a hundred fold above those of any previous war.". (Image1)

SOLD for $725.00
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610

(Naval) 1846 (Jun. 13) New York, N.Y. to Chardon, Ohio, blue folded letter datelined "U.S. Schooner Bonita, New York, June 13th, 1846", entered mails with indistinct red "New-York '10cts' 13 Jun" cds, some interesting content concerning the war, "We are now detained for want of seamen. As soon as our crews are filled out, all three of the schooners will sail in company for Mexico. They are but 75 tons burthen instead of 90 & carry now a long 32 pounder on a pivot in place of the 24. They are beautiful craft and are like yachts (is that word right?) and no doubt will be clippers. Our service will be most arduous of that of any vessels in the Gulf, and from our light draft we will be able to go up all the rivers and co-operate with the Army…", Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. The U.S.S. Bonita was built in 1846 by Brown and Bell, New York, N. Y. she purchased by the United States following the outbreak of the Mexican War and commissioned about May 30. Bonita reported to the Home Squadron at Anton Lizardo, Mexico on July 28th and saw very active service along the Mexican coast. She remained on the Mexican blockade until returning to Norfolk during the summer of 1848. (Image1)

SOLD for $500.00
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611

(Naval) 1846 (May 4) U.S.S. Mary's, Pensacola Flor. to Philadelphia Pa., letter datelined "Pensacola, May 4th 1846" written by midshipman Joshua D. Todd with original buff cover with "Pensacola Flor. May 6" cds addressed to his father Purser Samuel P. Todd at the U.S. Navy Yard in Philadelphia Pa., the letter is written just before the first battles of the war, accompanied by second letter from correspondence datelined "Off Brazos de Santiago, May 13th 1846"that reports in great detail the results of the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de Palma, which were American victories that opened the war, he includes a hand drawn plan showing the second battle; some fold separations on letters, F.-V.F., An exceptional Mexican War letter with great battle details. Estimate $400 - 600. The May 13th letter reads in part, "The news from the Army is of the most cheering kind. Genl. Taylor with the forces under his command had two general engagements with the Mexicans, both of which our troops have been victorious…On the 3rd Genl Taylor with two thousand men marched for Point Isabell for the purpose of protecting his supplies, which had been left at that place. On his return to the camp, he was attacked by the whole of the enemy numbering about seven thousand. The battle commenced at 3 o-clock PM and lasted until dark when the armies were separated. In the morning, the Mexicans declined battle. The loss of the enemy in killed, wounded and prisoners is estimated at five hundred, that of the Americans at forty.Among the killed is Major Brown…Maj. Ringgold was wounded and has since died, Capt. Page was also badly wounded and is not expected to survive. The next day…General T. succeeded in bringing the enemy to battle. A general engagement ensued in which the Mexicans were totally routed, having sustained a loss of killed, wounded and prisoners of one thousand. Several field officers and one general were taken. The loss of our force in killed, wounded amounted to 60. The Mexicans sustained a total defeat, all of them fled from the field leaving all of the artillery munitions of war, baggage and even private property… Genl Taylor's force amounted to only 1500…that of the Mexicans 6000. Genl Vallejo, who was taken prisoner was perfectly surprised that so small a forced defeated the best troops in their army. Genl Arista had proposed an armistice but it has not been accepted…". (Image1)

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612

(Naval) 1846 Mexican-American War, group of two Naval letters, comprising "U.S.S. Brig Porpoise off Vera Cruz, Augt 13th 1846" dateline on folded letter to Carlisle Pa. with some Mexican war naval related news, entered mails with "Pensacola Flor. Aug 22" cds, some soiling and wear; 1846 letter from Boston Nov. 3 to Samuel R. Knox, USS Albany at New York Harbor, just three days before she was commissioned on Nov. 6th, she sailed on Nov. 26th to join the war, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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613

(Naval) 1846 (Sep. 27) U.S.S. Columbus at Honolulu, Hawaii to New York N.Y., Forwarded to Detroit, endorsement at upper right of folded cover from George M. Dibble to his brother with partial red Boston Ms. cds and matching "Ship" handstamp with manuscript 10" rating, forwarded to Detroit with red "New-York Feb 3" cds and matching "Forwarded" straightline with rating updated to "17" cents; folded separations and soiling; accompanied by second 1842 letter sent from Detroit to George M. Dibble aboard USS Pennsylvania from his brother, Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. The U.S.S. Columbus left Tokyo Bay on July 29th 1846 for Hawaii, proceeding thence to Valparaiso, Chile arriving there December 3rd 1846. (Image1)

SOLD for $625.00
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614

(Naval) 1847 (Apr. 1) U.S.S. Raritan, Vera Cruz, Mexico to Germantown Pa., datelined folded letter carried privately and entered mails with "New Orleans La, Apr 6" cds and "10" rating handstamp, excellent naval content refers to Action of Naval Battery at Vera Cruz, "Two days since on my way to the fortification to take my turn in fighting our batteries…We commenced at daylight and fought for eight hours continually and we rec'd from 12 to 15 hundred cannon shot in our fortifications and lost only one officer., Mr. Shubrick and two men and we completely tore up their forts and drove the men from the guns of two others. It was tremendous. The fire we rec'd on our fort from three others for about three hours but we poured into them a wothering fire from our long thirty two pounders and eight inch shell guns. The bombs exploded around us continually and our powder and shot gave out. We had to wait for four hours for more and when we rec'd it the Mexicans had asked for a cessation of hostilities for three hours to bury their dead and it was granted. As soon as the time elapsed the bombardment opened again and I think we will have this town in our possession in three days. more for the destruction fire we pour into the city cannot be more than 500 yards off. Would to God that they would come to terms for our country is determined to carry on the war until victorious come what may…", Very Fine and interesting. Estimate $200 - 300. The Army officer directing the fire of the Battery at Vera Cruz was Lt. Robert E. Lee. The "Raritan" was the flagship of Commodore David Conner, who was relieved by Commodore M.C. Perry in Mar. 1847. (Image1)

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615

(Naval) 1847 (Mar. 24) Monrovia, Liberia to Middletown, Conn. via New Orleans, manuscript endorsement "U.S. Frigate United States, Monrovia March 24th 1847" on cover, blue "New Orleans La. Jun 3" cds with matching "Ship" and "12" rating handstamps, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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616

(Naval) 1848 (Jul. 25) U.S.S. Plymouth, Straits of Sunda (Indonesia) To Bridgeton, N.J., blue folded letter datelined "U.S.S. Plymouth, July 25th 1848, Straits of Sundra", letter from William Ruschenberger to his mother mentions "We sailed from Rio de Janeiro on the 28th of May and after 54 days at sea, anchored near the west end of the island of Java on the 21st inst. … we should be on our way to Anyer, a port about 60 miles east from here, where this will be left to take its chance for the United States.", probably carried by a whaler home, entered mails with red "New Bedford Ms Nov 25" cds with matching "Ship" and "7" cent rating handstamps for the 5¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine, a scarce origin. Estimate $500 - 750. The Sunda Straits is the strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. It connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean. (Image1)

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617

(Naval) 1852 (Aug. 3) Robbinston, Me. to U.S.S. Saratoga at Hong Kong, China, red "Robbinston Me. Aug 2/4" cds and matching "Paid" and "3" handstamps on blue folded letter addressed to John Sewall, U.S. Ship Saratoga, East India Squadron, via Naval Lyceum, New York, forwarded with Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting full-rigged ship, docketed "Rec'd pr. 'Anne Buckman; Hong Kong, China, Feby 13. 1853.", Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. The U.S. Sloop "Saratoga" was a 24-gun sloop of war, comparable to today's light cruiser. She was assigned to the East India Station in 1852, and added to the Japan Expedition of Commodore M.C. Perry in 1853 to make his squadron more impressive. (Image1)

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618

(Naval) 1853 (Oct. 29) Philadelphia Pa. to U.S. Store Ship Supply at Hong Kong, China, cover with bold strike of blue "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 29" cds and bold red "24 Paid" rating handstamps to Dr. J. Wilson, U.S. Store Ship Supply, East India Squadron, care of Samuel Goddard at London, New York red "19" credit handstamp, reverse with blue oval Goddard backstamp and manuscript "705 Paid to England, Recd 14/11/53" notation, red London (11.14) arrival cds, forwarded privately to Hong Kong, China care of Rawler Drinker & Co., Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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619

(Naval) 1856 (Sep. 8) U.S.S. Portsmouth, Hong Kong, China to San Francisco Cal. via Mazatlan, Mexico, enclosed letter datelined "U.S. Ship Portsmouth / Hong Kong. Sept 8 / 56" written by Lt. Andrew H. Foote (later Admiral) to brothers in San Francisco Cal., carried privately and entered mails with "Mazatlan, Abril 16" framed postmark and matching "Franco" handstamp, black "San Francisco Cal '10' Apr 23" integral due cds; pencil "2", F.-V.F., ex-Blake. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A REMARKABLE USE FROM HONG KONG VIA MEXICO TO THE UNITED STATES. (Image1)

SOLD for $3,250.00
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620

(Naval) [Paraguay Expedition] 1857 c. (Apr. 25) Plattsburgh N.Y. to Brazil via Naval Lyceum, cover addressed to George A. Sawyer, U.S. Frigate St. Laurence, Brazil, to be forwarded by U.S. Naval Lyceum, Brooklyn, New York, Care of Comd. Forrest", bearing 1851, 3¢ dull red (11), margins to in at bottom, forwarded with Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting full-rigged ship, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Recommissioned on 22 September 1856, St. Lawrence of 50 guns sailed for the Atlantic coast of South America to become flagship of the Brazil Squadron early the next year. Her service on the Brazil Station was enlivened late in 1858 by the expedition to Paraguay to obtain redress for the unprovoked firing upon the Water Witch during surveying operations in the Paraná River. She returned to Philadelphia on May 25th 1859. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
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621

(Naval) 1857 (Feb. 8) Tallahassee, Flor. to the"U.S.S. Frigate Constellation" at Spezzia, Italy, light blue cover bearing 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A) horizontal pair, four margins except barely in at top right, hor. crease, tied by "Tallahassee, Flor. Feb 8" cds, apparently missed the Boston sailing and carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Feb. 18th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 2nd, red London (3.3) transit backstamp with "GB/1F60c" accountancy h.s., Calais (3.3.57), Spezzia (3.8) backstamp with manuscript "10" crazie postage due, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. This letter was sent during the Three Months period when the new treaty between Great Britain and France was in effect, but before the treaty between the United States and France became effective. Under this convention, mails that passed through Great Britain bound for France, or points beyond, received a British debit to France. When the Franco-British Convention went into effect on January 1, 1857, the sea postage and postage from England to Sardinia collected on delivery was lowered to 10 décimes for a single rate letter. (Image1)

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622

(Naval) [Second Opium War] 1858 (May 20) U.S.S. Powhatan, Hong Kong, China to Baltimore Md., cover with original enclosure datelined "U.S. Steamer Powhatan, Hong Kong, May 19th 1858", reverse with Hong Kong (5.20), London (7.15) and Boston Br. Pkt. (7.28) backstamps, manuscript "34" debit and bold "39" cent due rating handstamp for ¼ oz. letter; repaired, staining, Fine and interesting letter. Estimate $400 - 600. Some very interesting content concerning events prior to the Second Opium War, "We arrived here on the 12th…We go from here to the Gulf of Pecheli at the mouth of the Pi-Ho River to join Mr. Read who is there with the Minnesota and Mississippi and in company with the English, French and Russian Commissioners who are pushing towards Pekin…with the hopes of soon bringing the Chinese to negotiations upon terms of treaties with them all. The French and English still hold quiet possession of Canton, although the greater part of their forces are north the the comissioners and if they do not soon succeed in bring the poor Chinese to terms, they expect to have some fighting to do. Our stay at the Gulf of Pacheli will depend upon Mr. Read. If he does not need us, we will coal at Shanghai and make a summer cruise to Japan…". (Image1)

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623

(Naval) 1859 (Apr. 24) U.S.S. St. Louis, San Juan, Nicaragua to West Port Point, Mass., cover with enclosed letter datelined "United States Ship St. Louis, San-Juan de Nicaragua, April 24th 1859", endorsed "Pr Am. Schooner 'Flying Dragon' " and addressed to West Port Point, Mass., entered mails with 1857, 3¢ dull red, corner flaw, tied by sharp "Fall River Ms. May 24 1859" cds, matching "Steam" straightline handstamp adjacent; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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624

(Naval) [Paraguay Expedition] 1859 (Mar. 19) U.S.S. Memphis, Pernambuco, Brazil To Brooklyn N.Y., forwarded to Columbus Ky, yellow cover endorsed "Per Brig 'Brandywine' ", entered U.S. mails with "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 5 1863" datestamp, matching "Ship" and "5" rating handstamps, forwarded to Columbus Ky. with 1857, 3¢ dull red affixed over "5" rating handstamp and tied by "Brooklyn N.Y. Jun 6" cds, original datelined enclosure; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300. This cover was written aboard the U.S.S. Memphis return from the Paraguay Expedition of 1859, which was the largest U.S. fleet ever assembled at that time. The fleet ascended the La Plata River and obtained redress for the firing upon a U.S. Survey steamer by the Paraguayan Government. The Memphis was a small charted screw steamer that was purchased by the Navy upon her return from the expedition and renamed Mystic. (Image1)

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625

(Naval) 1859 (May) U.S.S. Brooklyn to Cincinnati Oh. via New Orleans La., 3¢ Nesbitt buff entire (U6) cancelled by "Steamship" circular handstamp and with "New Orleans La. May 12 1859" cds, manuscript "due 7" for 10¢ steamship rate with 3¢ credit for entire; flap tear, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. This cover is from the Thomas Looker to his wife, he was the paymaster serving on the U.S.S. "Brooklyn", a new 2,532 ton screw sloop that was first assigned to the Home Squadron when first commissioned on Jan. 26th 1859. This cover was brought into New Orleans on a U.S. contract steamship. (Image1)

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626

(Naval) 1859 (Oct. 18) Terre Haute, Ind. to U.S.S. Hartford at Hong Kong, China, cds on cover with preprinted address to Lt. R.L. Law on the U.S.S. Hartford at Hong Kong, bearing 1¢ blue (24) pair and 3¢ dull red (26), both with s.e. at left and tied by cds, printed "Via Southampton" endorsement, red "New York Br. Pkt. Oct 18" exchange cds, manuscript due rating, reverse with red "London Oct 31 '59" cds and black "Hong Kong DE 27 59" arrival cds, manuscript "Rec'd Jan 6th 1860" docketing at left, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. Although endorsed via Southampton, actually sent at the 39¢ British mail rate via Marseilles (34¢ due and 5¢ prepaid as required). (Image1)

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627

(Naval) 1859-60 c. (Nov.) U.S.S. Brooklyn, Madeira to Cincinnati Oh. via Boston Mass., 3¢ Nesbitt buff entire from Paymaster Thomas Looker to his wife endorsed "Madeira" at top left and "Ship", entered mails with red "Boston Mass. 17 Nov" cds and indicia cancelled by "Ship" handstamp and matching "2" cent due rating adjacent, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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628

(Naval) 1861 (Mar. 28) U.S.S. Mohican, Fernando Po (Equatorial Guinea) To Brunswick Me., orange buff cover with blurry "Fernando Po, MR 28 61" British post office origin cds, Liverpool "Br. Packet" (5.11) transit backstamp and "26" cent debit rating, carried by Cunard Line Persia, "New-York Br. Pkt. May 22" cds with "31" cent due rating, this was an error rate by the British post (26¢ debit should have been 28¢), accompanied by second cover from same correspondence with clear "Fernando Po, MR 16 60" cds, Liverpool (5.12) transit backstamp and correct ms. "28" cent debit, "New-York Br. Pkt. May 23" with "33" due rating h.s., cover missing paper at right, also includes third cover bearing two 1857, 3¢ dull red singles addressed to Janus Atkins, U.S. Steamer Mohican at New York N.Y., Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. A REMARKABLY RARE TRANSATLANTIC USE FROM FERNANDO PO TO THE UNITED STATES. (Image1)

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629

(Naval) 1863 Correspondence From S.G. Webber, U.S.S. Rhode Island, West India Squadron, group of 12 covers to Boston with original letters from the West Indies comprising datelines of At Sea, Cape Haytien, "Between Cuba & Haiti", various rate markings including "U.S. Ship 3 cts.", "Steamship 20", Boston "Ship 4", Philadelphia "Due 6", "New York Ship Letter '6' " integral due cds, Port Royal "6" due rating, New York with manuscript. "Due 6" rating, generally lengthy letters; some flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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630

(Naval) 1866 (Feb. 17) Tioga Pa. to the U.S.S. Shenandoah at Bahia, Brazil, cds on cover bearing 10¢ green (68) and 12¢ black (69), pair and single, small faults incl. one with s.e. at right, all tied by matching cork cancels for the 45¢ treaty rate by British Mails, red "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid Feb 21" exchange cds and matching "40" cent credit rating handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Australasian from New York to Queenstown arriving Mar. 3rd, red London Paid (3.5.66) transit; reduced at left with small tear, Fine and rare use, ex-Milgram. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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631

(Naval) 1866 (Sep. 14) Philadelphia Pa. to U.S.S. Shenandoah at Singapore, blue cover front bearing three 1866, 15¢ black, singles, each cancelled by matching circular grids, addressed, red "Philadelphia 'Paid 24' Sep 14" exchange cds, red London (9.26) transit cds and matching "1d" credit handstamp; small paper loss, F.-V.F. Scott No. 77 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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632

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(Naval) 1867 (Oct. 14) U.S.S. Franklin, Sheerness, England to Gideon Welles, Sec. of Navy, Washington D.C., cover with "U.S. Flag Ship Franklin, European Squadron" printed corner card, bearing G.B. 1s green tied by "699" grid of Sheerness, red London (10.15) backstamp with "21/Cents" credit handstamp, probably carried by Inman Line City of Paris from Liverpool to New York, red "N. York, Am. Pkt. Paid Oct 29" exchange cds; opened out for display and repaired at upper left, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. GB #48 Estimate $150 - 200. The U.S.S. "Franklin" was on her maiden cruise touring Europe while this letter was sent. She was the Flagship of the European Squadron under Admiral David G. Farragut and this cover was probably sent by him to Gideon Welles. (Image1)

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633

(Naval) 1868 (Aug. 6) "U.S. Flagship Powhatan, South Pacific" to Fort Hamilton, N.Y. via Panama, cover with ship letter endorsement probably sent from Peru, three-line "Panama, 21 Aug 1868, Transit" handstamp, entered mails with "New York, '34 U.S. Notes' Sep 5" depreciated currency cds overstriking blue crayon "24" cent due rating; flap missing, upper right corner mend, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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634

116

(Naval) 1869 (Dec. 27) Portsmouth, N.H. to U.S.S. Mayflower at Vera Cruz, Mexico, cover bearing 10¢ yellow tied by "Portsmouth N.H. 27 Dec" duplex, endorsed "Per Steamer from New York", red "New-York Jan 7" exchange cds, reduced slightly at right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 116 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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635

(Naval) 1869 (Oct. 24) U.S.S. Delaware, Yokohama, Japan to Waynesville Oh., cover docketed "U.S. Asiatic Squadron, Flagship Delaware, Naval Letter" and "Per P.M.S.S. 'Japan' ", entered mails with "China and Japan, Steam Service" oval handstamp, carried as endorsed by PMSS Japan from Yokohama departing Nov. 2nd to San Francisco arriving Nov. 22nd, "San Francisco Cal. Nov 23" cds and blue crayon "20" cent due rating for two-times the 10¢ steamship rate, original enclosure with printed letterhead "U.S. Flag Ship 'Delaware', Asiatic Squadron"; cover soiling and small tears, Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. Long letter from warrant officer John V. Falkinburg that has some interesting content that reviews the activities of the U.S.S. Delaware, trip ashore at Yedo, a visit by a British Frigate commanded by the Duke of Endinburgh (2nd Son of Queen Victoria), and witnessing a Japanese execution of three men by beheading in Yokohama that was an apparently routine event "done in less than the time I have taken to write it" and caused the writer to feel sick. The U.S.S. Delaware of 2,400 tons with 20 heavy guns that was originally named U.S.S. Pisquataqua. (Image1)

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636

116

(Naval) 1871 (Jan. 24) U.S.S. Lancaster, Bahia, Brazil to Pottsville, Pa., blue "U.S. Flag-Ship Lancaster" oval rope ship cachet cover opened out for display, bearing 1869, 10¢ yellow tied by "N.York Steamship Feb 20" cds, carried by USBMC North America that departed Rio de Janeiro Jan. 26th to New York arriving Feb. 20th, original letter datelined " 'Lancaster', At Sea, Jan 17 /71" and " 'Lancaster', At Bahia, Jan 22 /71"; cover faulty, Fine. Scott No. 116 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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637

France #46, 47

(Naval) 1871 (Mar. 20, May. 4) U.S.S. Plymouth, France to Philadelphia Pa., two covers with original letters datelined "U.S.S. Plymouth" and bearing France 1870, 30c, 40c Bordeaux issues prepaying the fully prepaid 70c per 10 gram rate, first tied by "532" diamonds and Bordeaux (3.20) cds, red London (3.22) transit with "2 Cents" credit h.s., top edge flaws; second cancelled by "11" diamonds and with Brest (5.4) cds, red London (5.8) transit with "2" credit h.s., letters from Lt. Cdr Bartlett J. Cromwell, Executive Officer of the Ship to his wife; some stamp flaws, F.-V.F., a scarce pair. Scott No. France #46, 47 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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638

152

(Naval) 1871 (Apr. 28) U.S.S. Lancaster, Montevideo, Uruguay to Pottsville, Pa., blue "U.S. Flag-Ship Lancaster" oval rope ship cachet on cover with preprinted address, bearing 1870, 15¢ bright orange, couple perf flaws, tied by "N.York Steamship Jun 6" cds, original letter datelined "'Lancaster', Montevideo, Apl 28 /71"; some light soiling, reduced slightly at right, Fine. Scott No. 152 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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639

147

(Naval) 1871 (Jul. 22) U.S.S. Narragansett, Callao, Peru to New York N.Y., cover with "Ship's Letter, U.S.S. Narragansett at Callao, Peru S.A. Jul 22nd" endorsement bearing 3¢ green (147) tied by "N.York Steamship, Aug 13" cds, manuscript "Due 7" cent due rating, long original letter accompanies; small flaws, Fine. Scott No. 147 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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640

152

(Naval) 1871-3 c. (Sep. 21) Dansville, N.Y. to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, cover with preprinted address to Oscar Woodruff on the U.S. Steamer Monongahela, bearing 1870, 15¢ bright orange cancelled by cross cancel prepaying the 15¢ treaty rate (eff. Oct. 1870), red "New York Paid All Sep 23" exchange cds, sent on the USBMC line from New York to Brazil, docketed as no longer on ship and forwarded back on return sailing, Washington D.C. (11.21) cds with the New York Navy Yard and finally to street address, New York (11.23) arrival cds; couple small edge tears, Very Fine and interesting use. Scott No. 152 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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641

(Naval) 1872 c. U.S.S. California to Mare Island, Ca. via New York, printed corner card "Pacific Fleet, Medical Department, U.S. Flag-Ship California" on cover bearing 10¢ brown (150) tied by "N.York Steamship" cds to Lieut. A. S. Taylor, U.S.M.C., Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Mare Island, Cal., some docketing and small corner tear, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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642

(Naval) 1877 c. (Sep. 13) Nagasaki, Japan to Cleveland Oh., cover with printed "United States Naval Depot, Nagasaki, Official" corner card and bearing Japan 5s. brown, faulty, tied by cork cancel, matching "Nagasaki Japan Sep 13" cds, purple "Yokohama, Japan, Sep 21" cds and red "San Francisco Paid All Oct 11" backstamp transits, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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643

179

(Naval) 1881 (Feb.) U.S.S. Wachusett, Panama to Philadelphia Pa. via New York, printed "U.S. Stmr. Wachusett" corner card endorsement on cover bearing 1875, 5¢ blue tied by "New-York Feb 14 '81" duplex, 1880 docketing at left, noted as originating in Panama and prepaid at the 5¢ steamship rate; reduced slightly at right; Philadelphia (2.14) arrival backstamp; cover was sent by George W. Tyler, Very Fine. Scott No. 179 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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644

(Naval) 1882 (Mar.) "Ship's Letter - U.S.S. Vandalia" to Concord N.H., manuscript endorsement on cover bearing 5¢ blue (179) tied by New York "4" simplex cancel, New York "U.S. Charge to Collect .15 Cents" handstamp, reverse with 5¢ postage due (J4) strip of three tied by cork cancels, forwarded with "Concord N.H. Mar 9" cds to Boston Mass.; left corners mended and some edge wear, F.-V.F. appearance. Estimate $200 - 300. This letter was from Paymaster Joseph Foster aboard the U.S.S. Vandalia, which was with the North Atlantic Squadron (April 1879 - Oct. 1884). (Image1)

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645

(Naval) 1882 (Apr. 14) U.S.S. Wachusett, Sitka, Alaska to Philadelphia Pa., printed "U.S. Stmr. Wachusett" return address on cover with bold strike of "Sitka Alaska Apr 14" cds and additional strike adjacent ties 3¢ green (207), pencil "April 2d 1882" docketing, Philadelphia (5.4) arrival backstamp; cover tear and reduced at right just affecting perfs, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. George H. White was the Chief Engineer of the "Wachusett", of 1032 tons with 8 smooth bore or rifled cannons. White, as a 1st Assistant Engineer, was off Sitka aboard the U.S.S. "Resaca" in 1867 when the ceremonies transferring Alaska to the United States took place. (Image1)

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646

(Naval) 1884 (Apr.) "Ship's Letter, U.S.S. Tennessee" to Brattleboro, Vt., docketing on 2¢ red entire cancelled by New York "4"simplex cancel and with "New York F.D. Apr 3" backstamp, front "U.S. Charge to Collect 8 Cents" handstamp, 3¢ and 5¢ red brown (J3, J4) added and tied by partial cds in Brattleboro, reverse with "Brattleboro, Rec'd Apr 3" cds, 1884 receipt docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex-Gibson. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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647

Hawaii #39

(Naval) 1890 (Jul. 5) U.S.S. Iroquois, Honolulu, Hawaii to Mare Island, Cal., purple straight line "U.S.S. Iroquois" handstamp on cover bearing 1882, 5¢ ultramarine, well centered, tied by "Honolulu, H.I., Jul 5, 1890" duplex postmark to the U.S. Naval Yard at Mare Island, Cal., Extremely Fine. Scott No. Hawaii #39 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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648

Hawaii #39

(Naval) 1890, U.S.S. Iroquois, three covers bearing Hawaii 1882, 5¢ ultramarine comprising circa 1890 uncancelled to Lt. C.A. Clarke on the Iroquois at Apia, Samoa, second with "Honolulu, H.I. May 1, 1890" duplex to Iroquois at Marshall or Gilbert Island- Pacific, crossed out and forwarded to Mare Island Navy Yard Cal.; and "Honolulu, H.I. Sep 9 1890" duplex on cover with purple "U.S.S. Iroquois" handstamp c.c. and addressed to Lt. Sewell at Mare Island Navy Yark Cal.; faults, Fine and interesting trio. Scott No. Hawaii #39 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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649

(Naval) 1890-91, U.S. Ship Pensacola to Asbury Park N.Y., three legal size covers from the Geo. H. Cooke correspondence with preprinted corner card and address, first endorsed "Off Montevideo, Uruguay, November 30th 1890" bearing Uruguay 10c. pair tied by Montevideo Dec. 4th cds; second endorsed "Off Iquique, Chili, March 26th 1891" bearing Chili 5c. blue pair, 10c. orange tied by three strikes of "Caldera, Chile, 26 Mar 91" cds, and last endorsed "Harbor of Callao, Peru, June 23d 1891" bearing Peru 10c. gray pair tied by Callou (6.22) oval datestamp, a Very Fine trio. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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650

(Naval) 1891 (May 16) Yokohama, Japan to Bedford N.H., cover with "Office of the Commander-in-Chief. Asiatic Station." printed corner card with "Per S.S. Oceanic" and "From Yokohama May 16, 1891" endorsements, bearing Japan 5s. blue tied by "Yokohama, Japan 15 May 1891" cds, reverse with Bedford (6.5) cds, original enclosure with matching printed letterhead, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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651

DWI #10

(Naval) 1895 (Mar. 30) U.S.S. Essex, St. Thomas D.W.I. to Newport R.I., blue "U.S.S. Essex" printed corner card on cover bearing DWI 10¢ blue & brown (10) tied by "St. Thomas 30/3 1895" cds, New York Paid All (4.15) and Newport (4.16) transit backstamps, Very Fine. Scott No. DWI #10 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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652

(Naval) 1896 (Nov. 10) U.S.S. Boston, Ninsen, Korea to Portsmouth, N.H., bold purple "U.S.S. Boston" straightline on cover bearing Japan 5s blue tied by reddish "Ninsen I.J.P.O. 10 Nov 96" cds, Kobe (11.17) transit cds, reverse with Yokohama (11.20) and Portsmouth cds, fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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653

Japan #79

(Naval) 1900 (Mar. 20) U.S.S. Albatrose, Yokohama, Japan to San Francisco Cal., purple penalty handstamp on legal size registered cover bearing Japan 10s brown orange strip of three, top faulty, tied by two strikes of "Yokohama Japan, 20 Mar 00" cds, Yokohama registry exchange label affixed, paymaster return address, three different San Francisco registry backstamps (4.7, 4.9); reduced slightly at top, F.-V.F., A rare U.S. penalty use from Japan. Scott No. Japan #79 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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654

(Naval) Naval Library & Institute, U.S. Navy Yard, Boston, blurry strike of large oval handstamp on cover addressed to Actg. Master Geo. M. Ransom, U.S. Ship Portsmouth, Coast of Africa, F.-V.F. a rare marking. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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655

(Naval) Naval Library & Institute, U.S. Navy Yard, Boston, illustrated circular forwarding handstamp on 1860 cover bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red, minor flaws, tied by "Manhattanville N.Y. Mar 26" cds, addressed to John W. Jones, U.S. Steamer Mystic, African Squadron, West Coast of Africa, via Charlestown Navy Yard, Mass, original 1860 enclosure accompanies; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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656

(Naval) Navy Agency — Baltimore, blue straightline within bars handstamp on folded part letter addressed to Dr. Ninian Pinkney U.S.N., Pacific Squadron, on board the U.S. Store Ship "Relief" at Callao, Peru, black "Easton Md. Feb 23" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and red ms. "12½" rating to Baltimore, endorsed to the care of Capt. Nicholson; missing bottom backflap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE BALTIMORE NAVY AGENCY HANDSTAMP. (Image1)

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657

(Naval) Navy Agency — Baltimore, clear bold strike of blue straightline within bars handstamp on folded cover to A.O. Dayton, Esq., Fourth Auditor at Washington D.C., entered mails with blue "Baltimore Md Aug 7" cds and matching oval "5" rating handstamp, Extremely Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE BALTIMORE NAVY AGENCY HANDSTAMP. (Image1)

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658

11A

(Naval) U.S. Naval Lyceum (Brooklyn N.Y.), from the John Sewall correspondence addressed to U.S. Ship Saratoga, East India Squadron via Naval Lyceum New York buff cover bearing 1852, 3¢ dull red (11A), four margins, couple small faults, just tied by light blue circular grid cancel, matching blue "Winthrop Me. Mar 18" cds at left, forwarded with Brooklyn "U.S. Naval Lyceum" handstamp depicting full-rigged ship, receipt docketing "Rec'd Hong Kong Jan. 5, 1853 / by (Coal Ship) Gertrude / Macao", photocopy of part of original letter accompanies; minor top corner strengthening, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BROOKLYN NAVAL LYCEUM USE IN COMBINATION WITH THE 3¢ 1851 ISSUE TO HONG KONG. John S. Sewall was the Captain's Clerk on the U.S.S. Saratoga that was part of the Japan Expedition as part of Perry's East India Squadron. Sewall later wrote a book, "The Ship's Log of the Captain's Clerk: Adventures in the China Seas", about his experiences aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga. Another cover from this same correspondence dated Mar. 23rd 1852 from Brunswick Me. bearing a 3¢ orange brown #10A that was forwarded on the same Coal Ship "Gertrude" into Macao (ex-Spicer). Transit time was 10 months. (Image1)

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659

(Naval) U.S. Naval Lyceum, Brooklyn N.Y., three items, 1847 cover front to USS Columbus of the Pacific Squadron, 1842-43 c. cover front and folded cover without side flaps with Easton Md. Feb. 14 and Jan. 24th cds respectively, addressed to Dr. Ninian Pinckney, USS Relief of the Pacific Squadron, at Valparaiso and Callou respectively; first a bit ragged, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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660

(Naval) U.S. Navy - Balance, group of over 50 covers mostly sent to or from ships while in U.S. ports, including 1851 to the USS Albany at Charleston S.C. and forwarded to Pensacola, 1800 USS Essex guard mail letter signed by Capt. Edward Preble to Commander of the USS Congress, 1848 USS Portsmouth at sea near Madeira Islands to Athens Ga., 1825 USS Cyane at New York to Huntingdon Pa., 1836 USS Porpoise at Charleston to Boston, 1826 USS Warren at Charlestown Mass. to Fallsburgh N.Y., 1852 USS Constitution from Brooklyn to Palmens Springs Va. about to sale for the Mediterranean, 1852 USS North Carolina receiving ship at New York to local N.Y.C. address, 1845 USS Congress at Baltimore being towed out and entered mails with Baltimore cds and "Steam" rating, 1860s USS Wyoming with #35 used from Vallejo Cal. to Georgetown D.C., etc., some faults, F.-V.F. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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661

(Naval) Navy Mail - 1860s with Civil War Related, group of 70 covers comprising mail to or from various naval ships operating during the Civil War and shortly afterwards, plus a few Naval related like a "Our Army and Navy Forever" patriotic, better includes two Philadelphia "U.S. Ship 3 cts." circular h.s. usages, U.S.S. Colorado patriotic to Stoneham Mass. with blue "Due 3", Eagle and Shield patriotic with "U.S. Ship 3 cts" oval, 1864 used from U.S. Store Ship Relief to Milo Me. via Providence with "Ship 8" rating, U.S.S. Bainridge at Aspinwall Sep. 14th 1861 to Newton Mass. via North Star with "Steam Ship" and "40" rating handstamps; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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662

(Naval) U.S.S. Texas Postal History Collection, 1914-2004, extensive holding of approximately 1,000 covers and cards mostly housed in a dozen cover albums; showing the array of postal markings and usages throughout starting with early cover and letter datelined "Off Anton Lizardo, Mexico, October 8, 1914", 1915-16 usages off the east coast and West Indies, later with the showing of censor markings at the start of WWI, 1918 European war tour and post armistice covers and cards, good showing of 1920's cover during the Pacific tour, strong showing of 1930's commemorative cachet covers including Navy Day, Armistice Day, Presidents Day, etc., Texas Centennial stamp issue commemoration, many Crosby cachets, with a myriad of location postmarks, nice assembly of WWII cover including 1942-43 Free usages, also includes a section of penalty with an extensive array of corner card and penalty imprints, also a 1931-37 correspondence; a wonder assembly of U.S.S. Texas covers which would be nearly impossible to duplicate, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. (Image1)

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663

(Naval) U.S.S. Texas Naval Correspondence, 1917-19, of 33 covers mostly from Percy Clark aboard the U.S.S. Texas during WWI to his mother and father; each with original enclosure detailing his experience during and shortly after WWI, with interesting content including first letter…The Pres. declared war at 1:00 o'clock Thursday. They have seized the German boats in the harbors and I heard they sank one ship, many of the covers prior to going to Europe are patriotic covers and showing the domestic rate change from 2¢ to the 3¢ war rate, other covers including YMCA, covers during tour in Europe with censor date stamp, mentions the activities of pressing back the Germans during the war, post war correspondence (many from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) with mention of the first aeroplane flying from a American battleship and the successful attempt by Navy Curtiss NC flying boat NC-4 to become the first airplane to cross the Atlantic; cover condition a bit mixed, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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664

(Naval) U.S.S. Texas Naval Correspondence, 1944-45, of approximately 300 covers most from Anthony Mayer aboard the U.S.S. Texas during WWII, good showing of U.S. Naval postmarks and censor markings including "Free" mail during Nov-Dec of 1944, V-Mail and a few ephemera items, covers mostly without contents (with letter donation forms) but includes a couple enclosures written after D-Day with interesting content including crossing the English Channel, shooting at enemy's vital targets, At one time, we had 27 enemy prisoners on board…They didn't look like supermen to me., being bombed by enemy planes and glider bombs, etc.; an interesting and historical wartime correspondence. Estimate $300 - 400. During WWII, the Texas escorted war convoys across the Atlantic, and later shelled Axis-held beaches for the North African campaign and the Normandy Landings before being transferred to the Pacific Theater late in 1944 to provide naval gunfire support during the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. (Image1)

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665

(Naval) Secretary of the Navy Free Franks, 1800-1860s, group of 21 comprising 1800 Benjamin Stoddert front, 1801 Robert Smith, 1810 Paul Hamilton ALS and circa 1801 folded cover, 1813 William J. Jones ALS, 1817 B.W. Crowninshield ALS, 1820 Smith Thompson, 1822 John .C. Calhoun, 1825 c. and 1829 Samuel Southard, 1830 John Branch, 1832 c. Levi Woodbury, 1829 Mahlon Dickerson, 1839 James K. Paulding, 1843 Abel P. Upshur, 1844 David Henshaw, 1844 John Y. Mason, 1851 c. William A. Graham, 1853-57 James C. Dobbin and 1961-69 Gideon Welles, also includes additional 1799 William Winder free frank as Navy purchaser; some faults to be expected, F.-V.F. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A SCARCE GROUP OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FREE FRANKS. (Image1)

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666

(Naval) U.S. Navy - 1869-1900, group of 42 covers mounted on pages including various corner cards like Navy Pay Office and Nautical Almanac Office, better includes 1881 with #183, 184 to USS Lalos at Yokohama, 1899 B.F. Stevens use to USS Olympia at Ceylon, 1885 two covers from USS Lancaster at Dakar bearing France 25c. yellow, 1887 USS Brooklyn at Ceylon with Ceylon 28c. to Philadelphia, etc.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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667

(Naval) U.S. Navy - African Squadron, group of six comprising two 1860-61 covers from USS Sumter off the Coast of Africa on anti-slavery patrol, 1860-61 cover from New Sharon Me. to USS Mohican, African Squadron, 1845-51 c. from USS Marion that was on the West Coast of Africa or the Mediterranean; 1850 letter from USS John Adams off the coast of Africa near St. Paul de Loando to Boston Mass. via Salem, and 1848 letter from USS Brig Perry off the coast of Natal, Brazil which was on anti-slavery patrol between Africa and Brazil, F.-V.F., interesting group. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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668

(Naval) U.S. Navy - European Squadron, group of 27 covers including 1834 USS Shark at Port Mahon to Washington D.C. with disinfection slits, 1835 USS Potomac from Port Mahon and 1836 from Cadiz, 1836 USS Constitution from Lisbon, 1860 USS Richmond from Messina Italy with Philadelphia Am. Pkt. exchange cds, 1832 USS Boston from Lisbon, 1861 USS Iroquois from Naples, USS Porpoise at Santa Cruz, Tenerife, 1836 Newport R.I. to USS Shark at Gibraltar, 1832 USS United States at Madeira, 1828 USS Warren at Smyrna, 1831 USS Concord at Port Mahon with Boston "Quarantine" straightline, 1852 USS San Jacinto at Spezia, 1839 USS Ohio from Bay of Naples, etc.; some faults. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image1)

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669

(Naval) U.S. Navy - Far East, group of nine items comprising 1867 Windorn N.Y. cover bearing #65 (2) and #68 (4) prepaying the 45¢ rate to USS Shenandoah at Hong Kong, two 1864 Meadville Pa. covers bearing #68 to USS Jamestown at Hong Kong, 1867 Oct 24th circa cover front from USS Shenandoah probably at Hong Kong bearing #68 and red "China and Japan Steam Service" with preprinted address to Tioga Pa. (this was this first trip that the China Japan oval was used); 1868 cover with red "China and Japan Steam Service" oval h.s. but missing stamp;1870 Hong Kong cover paid all to Waynesville Oh. bearing two HK 8¢ stamps (replacements), 1868 cover with Hong Kong 8th May 1862 letter to San Francisco with "Ship 5" rating h.s., 1836 USS Peacock at Batavia Roads to New York City, and 1832 cover from 4th Auditor that originally forwarded a Linton (Canton) China letter; mixed condition, Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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670

(Naval) U.S. Navy - Panama, group of 8 covers mostly to US Ships at Panama in care of the US Consul, including 1856 c. with #13 to USS Independence, 1860 with #35 two singles to USS Sabine, 1860 cover with #35 pair to USS Powhatan, 1861 with #68 to USS Lancaster, 1868 with #68 to USS Minnesota, 1868 with #68 to USS Dacotah, and 1850s cover from USS Wabash at Aspinwall to Mount Holly N.J., F.-V.F. group. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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671

(Naval) U.S. Navy - Pensacola, group of 8 covers from the Naval Yard, each with Pensacola postmarks comprising 1823 USS Seagull, 1826 USS Constellation, 1828 and 1830 USS Erie, 1834 USS Falmouth, 1838 USS Ontario, 1845 USS Col. Harney, 1847 USS Decatur; some flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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672

(Naval) U.S. Navy - Ship Cachets, 1877-1882, group of four with same style illustrated ship cachet in blue, comprising U.S. Ship Alliance on 1877 cover bearing GB 2½d lilac (67) tied by "G06" grid and "British Post Office, Beyrout, MY 25 77" cds adjacent to Concord Mass., U.S. Ship Hartford on cover with "Rio de Janeiro, 16 Jul 78" cds to Pikesville Md. bearing Brazil 60r. and 500r. (60r. replacement); U.S.Ship Swatara on 1870s cover bearing 1875, 5¢ blue (179) tied by "N. York Steamship Apr 20" cds to Philadelphia Pa., top edge restored, and U.S. Ship Minnesota on cover bearing 6¢ rose (208) tied by "New York Nov 8 '82" duplex to the Navy Yard at Brooklyn N.Y. and forwarded, cover repaired, Fine, a scarce group despite the mixed condition. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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673

(Naval) U.S. Navy - Ship Covers with Steamship Markings, group of 10 covers including 1862 USS Narrangansett from Acapulco with "N. York Steamship" dateless cds with "Steamship 10" rating h.s., 1866 USS Dacotah from Callao to Baltimore with #68 tied by "N. York Steamship" circular h.s., 1866 c. USS Saranac to Philadelphia with #68 tied by "N. York Steamship" circular h.s., 1872 USS Nipsie with "New York '20 U.S. Notes' Jan 17" cds, USS Omaha with "N. Y. Steamship 10" cds, etc., also includes 1863 USS Constellation at Palermo, Italy to Kitley Point Me. with "N. York Ship" cds and "Due 6" h.s.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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674

(Naval) U.S. Navy - South America, group of 26 folded letters and covers including 1823 USS Franklin at Valparaiso, Chile from Commodore Chas. Stewart forwarded via Cadiz to Boston (6 months transit), 1826 and 1845 USS Vincennes at Rio de Janeiro, five USS Brandywine including 1828 at Peru, 1829 and 1848 at Rio, 1827 and 1831 USS Vandalia at Rio with later mentioning an uprising taking place, 1833 USS Enterprise at Para (Brazil), four 1837 USS Peacock letters at Chile, Peru and Mazatlan from the Ruschenberger correspondence, 1840 USS St. Louis at Peru, 1840 USS Potomac at Rio de Janeiro, 1841 USS Dale at Rio, 1844 USS Congress at Rio, 1854 USS Massachusetts at Rio, 1855 USS Independence at Peru, 1857 c. USS St. Lawrence at Rio; several U.S. entry points including New York, Boston, Baltimore with a range of ship markings including one ship "free" rating; some faults, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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675

(Naval) U.S. Navy - Spezia, Italy, group of 5 covers comprising 1853 Norfolk Va. "Paid 5" sent by British packet (68 cents) to USS St. Louis with ms. "34" due rating, 1853 Norfolk Va. "Paid 21" to USS St. Louis with ms. "17", 1853 Washington D.C. "Paid 5" to Cmd. Harwood in care of storekeeper with ms. "17" due rating, 1854 Portsmouth Va. "Paid 5" to USS Cumberland with ms. "17" due rating, and 1856 USS Congress Spezia with May 4th cds to Forestville N.Y., Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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676

(Naval) U.S. Navy - U.S. Banknote Issue and Other, group of 27 covers including several Foster correspondence usages to the USS Monacacy at Yokohama, two inbound covers from the USS Wachusett bearing #184 and #185 to Philadelphia, 1885 with #205 to USS Saratoga at Lisbon Portugal, 1886 with #205 to USS Trenton at Gibraltar, 1866 USS Brooklyn at Rio de Janeiro to Annapolis, two 1870s USS Lancaster covers with cachet, four covers to Mids. Benson on USS Hartford at Rio de Janeiro (3) and one to USS Constitution at St. Thomas; etc.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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677

(Naval) U.S. Navy - West Indies, group of 8 covers with various ratings comprising 1850 U.S. Frigate Raritan at Havana, 1866 USS Swatara at Trinidad, 1832 US Schooner Porpoise at Jamaica, 1847 USS United States at Cape Verde, cover with embossed Havana seal to Key West, 1871-72 cover from USS Nipsic at Havana, 1860s USS Oceola at Curacao, and 1849 USS Portsmouth at Cape Verde; few faults, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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678

(War of 1812) Wiscasset, Maine Garrison, group of four folded letters datelined "U.S. Garrison Wiscassett" with two from William Wells, Lieut. Light Artillery Commanding and two from M. Freeland, Lieut. Commanding to Acting Asst. Deputy Qtr. Master General in Portsmouth concerning requisitions, three have manuscript "30" cent war ratings (20¢ postage plus 50% war fee); some faults, Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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679

Dulag, Aug. 11. 00, Leyte P.I., blue three-line handstamp and "Tauloban, Leyte P.I., Aug 14 1900" duplex on "Soldier's Letter" cover to Abingdon Va., straightline "Postage due two cents" handstamp and US 2¢ postage due added and tied by grid cancel, Abingdon arrival backstamp, YMCA patriotic design; opened at right, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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680

294

M l. Sta. Siassi, Phil. Isles. Aug 5 1901, perfect strike of cds duplexed with grid cancelling 1901, 1¢ Pan-American vertical pair, nat. s.e. at top, on legal-size cover to Rock Falls, Ill., reverse with Jolo (8.6), Manila (8.20) and Rock Falls (9.23) backstamps; small edge tear, Fine, a rare Siassi Military Station use. Scott No. 294 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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681

287-289

Registered, May 19 1898, Military Station No. 4, Cebu, Phil. Islands, purple four-line postmark on European size registered cover to Hong Kong bearing 4¢, 5¢ and 8¢ Trans-Miss singles used with 2¢ bureau issue, all cancelled by matching purple "R" cancels, reverse with purple "Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippines Isls, San Francisco, Cal., Registered, May 24, 1899" cds and Hong Kong (5.27) arrival cds; some paper loss from wax seal removal, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 287-289 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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682

273, 279, 279B, 281

Philippine Sta., San Francisco, Cal. Aug 24 1898, cds on large cover to Hong Kong with matching "Registered" straightline, bearing 1895-98, 1¢, 2¢, 5¢ and 10¢ (nine) Bureau issues, reverse with purple "U-S - Military P.O. Sta., San Francisco Cal. U.S.A., No 1 Philippines" three-line backstamp, partial Hong Kong (8.29) arrival backstamp; cover reduced slightly, tear at left, few stamp faults, F.-V.F., a remarkable Bureau issue franking. Scott No. 273, 279, 279B, 281 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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683

1898 (Jun. 17) Camp Thomas, Chickamauga Park Ga., patriotic pioneer post on 1¢ postal card (UX14) cancelled by "Lytle, Ga, Jun 17 '98" cds to Boston Mass., Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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684

285, 273, 279B

Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippine Isls, San Francisco, Cal. Registered, May 12, 1899, clear strike of purple cds with matching "R, Manila" registry handstamp on European size cover to Hong Kong bearing 1898, 1¢ Trans-Miss. used with 1895-98, 2¢ and 10¢ Bureau issues, each cancelled by large "R" cancel, endorsed "Per 'Yuensang' " at top left; cover opening tear at top, F.-V.F. Scott No. 285, 273, 279B Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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685

(Naval) 1898 Spanish American War Naval Collection, collection of 40 cover and cards mounted on pages comprising mail from Naval ships during the war, including some patriotics and sailor's letter postage due uses, 1898 U.S.S. Kingtor (later Caeser), three 1898-99 USS Dixie, 1901 "U.S.S. Yankton, Sailor's Letter, Lt. Commander, Cmd'g" handstamp posted in Cuba to Port Huron Mich., 1899 USS Panther handstamp posted at San Juan, 1900 USS Scorpion posted in Colombia, 1898 USS Boston posted at Hon Kong with HK 10¢ to USS Monocacy at Shanghai China, USS Nero cover with handrawn patriotic and "U.S. Mil. Sta. No. 2 S.F., Cal/Cavite, P.I., Dec 1 98" two-line postmark (cover repair top left), USS Bennington used from Hawaii to Mare Island, five 1899-01 USS Petrel uses including two from Cavite Mil. Sta. No. 2 (Petrel was part of Dewey's Squadron at Manila Bay), 1899 USS Princeton "Sailor's Letter" h.s. posted at Hong Kong with HK 10¢, etc.; some mixed condition. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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686

Spanish American War Philippines Collection, collection of 70 covers comprising mostly soldier letters mounted on pages organized by postmarks, including some soldier letter handstamps, a few patriotic covers, etc., better includes Cavite type A-1 Aug. 12th 1898 (prior to establishment of Manila P.O.), Cavite type A-5 June 17th 1899 early use, purple "Mil. P. Sta. No. 4, Cebu, P.I., Jun 10, 1899" use, purple "Mil. P. Sta. Dagupan, Phil. Isles., Apr 12 1900" use, "Dagupan & Manila R.P.O. 'South' Mar 5 1900" cds use1899 Iloilo Sta. No. 3 soldier's letter postage due, two 1899 "Mil. P. Sta. Jolo" A-1 uses in purple and black, 1899 Manila type A-1 soldier letter on 18th U.S. Infantry Remember the Maine patriotic, 1899 Manila use with two #285, purple "Mil. P. Sta. No. 1, Manila P.I. Rec'd Feb. 2 1900" used as postmark, four Philippines registered usages (incl. one front), two 1899 purple "Mil. P. Sta. San Fernando, Phil Islands" usages dated Aug. 23 and Sep. 29, two purple 1900 "Mil. Sta. Zamboanga Phil. Isles." uses, some other towns and much more; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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Literature

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

687

Atlanta & Charlotte Airline Railway (Image1)

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United States

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

688

Texas Western R.R. Agency, illustrated locomotive agent corner card on cover to Bardstown, Ky., franked with 1852, 1¢ blue, type IV tied by blue grid handstamp, Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 9 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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689

Rail Road Car, complete strike of red straightline on folded letter with pencil "Palmer, Octr. 1" postmark and "5" cent rating to Springfield Mass., datelined "Monroe Sept 30th 1845"; light horizontal fold, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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690

Boston & Maine R.R, May 9, clear strike of red cds on cover bearing 5¢ red brown (1), four large even margins, tied by two strikes of circular open grid on cover to Salisbury Conn., endorsed "Via Housac. R.R."; some cover wear. Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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691

11 ------- 11

Atlantic & St. Lawrence R.R. Jul 28, clear strike of cds updated with manuscript day ties 3¢ dull red, type I (11), margins to just in, on yellow cover to Buckfield Me., original 1856 enclosure from Portland Me.; flap torn from opening, Very Fine. Scott No. 11. Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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692

(Coal) Broad Top White Ash Semi-Bituminous Coal, Robert Hare Powell, Philadelphia Pa., all-over ad cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by cork cancel and adjacent "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 12 1861" cds to Columbia Pa., list of references on reverse, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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693

114

(Insurance) Anchor Life Ins. Co., Cincinnati O., beautiful illustrated ad cover depicting Lady Liberty with Shield and Anchor in blue matching 1869, 3¢ ultramarine tied by bold "Cincinnati O. May 7" duplex to Lebanon Oh.; reduced slightly at right, otherwise Very Fine and quite attractive; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 114 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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694

(Agricultural) Charles Gowen, Dealer in Foreign & Domestic Fruits, illustrated ad design showing F.H. Market Building Scene, on cover to Greenland, N.H., red "Boston, 5cts, Oct 28" integral rate cds, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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695

(Agricultural) The Homestead - An Agricultural Journal, illustrated ad design showing Country Home Scene, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by "Hartford, Ct., Jul 13, 1859" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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696

(Agricultural) Robbins & Bibb. Baltimore Stove House, illustrated design showing Scott's Little Giant Corn and Cob Mill Scene, on unsealed cover to Morefield, Va. with blue Paid straight line handstamp, original enclosure showing Seely's Feed Cutters, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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697

(Agricultural) The Valley Farmer, St. Louis, Mo., corner card ad on cover to Worcester, Mass., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red pair tied by "Saint Louis, Mo., Aug 3, 1859" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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698

(Appliances) Stone White Refrigerators, multicolor ad design showing "White Mountain" Balloon and Polar Bear below, also all-over multicolor design on reverse of cover to West Newton Mass. bearing 2¢ carmine Wash. tied by "Boston, Mass. Mar 13, 1910" machine cancel, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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699

(Architectural) James Sharkey, Monumental Sculptor, blue cameo corner card, on cover franked with 3¢ rose tied by "Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct 25" cds and circle of wedges duplex, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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700

113

(Architectural) S. Klaber, New York, illustrated sculptor corner card showing Monuments and Tombstones, on fresh drop cover franked with 1869, 2¢ brown tied by New York City duplex postmark, Very Fine; with 2012 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 113 Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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