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LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
4001			1717 (Mar. 27) Charleston S.C. to London, England, folded letter with "So. Carolina, Charles Town, March the 27th 1717" addressed to the Secretary of the Society for Propagation of the Gospel, directed "pr Capt. Bell Q.D.G.", carried by private ship from Charleston to London, placed in the Parliamentary post with "24 / IV" Bishop mark on flap, manuscript "8d" rating and additional "paid 6" on flap, docketed "recd the 19th of July 1717"; couple file folds, F.-V.F., rated 7 pence British inland postage. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A RARE EARLY CHARLESTON S.C. TRANSATLANTIC LETTER TO LONDON BY PRIVATE SHIP. (Image1)	SOLD for $2,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
4002			1757 (Feb. 27) Charleston S.C. to Edinburgh, Scotland, folded letter datelined "Chas Town Febry 20 1757" and endorsed "p The Industry, Capt. Cowan } Q.D.C." at lower left, carried by private ship to Great Britain, manuscript "5" pence rating, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
4003			1771 (Apr. 11) Great Britain to Charleston S.C., datelined folded letter to Toby Cambridge endorsed "per Capt Lundberry", "Bris/tol" two-line postmark and "25 / AP" Bishop mark, manuscript rating crossed out and updated to "In all 1N4" rating; faults and soiling, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4004			1772 (Sep. 20) Georgetown S.C. to Coupar Angus, Scotland via Charles Town, datelined folded letter with manuscript "George town" postmark on reverse and "1N9" one shilling nine pence rating, additional "post payed to Charles town" and "/4" ratings, reverse with "Charles / Town" two-line handstamp, London "NO / 25" Bishop mark and "1N" shilling packet rating crossed out and "In all 1N6" rating including inland postage to Scotland; some flaws and light soiling, F.-V.F., This is early ASCC listing example for Georgetown. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. AN EXTRAORDINARY COVER SHOWING BRITISH COLONIAL POSTMARKS FROM THE ONLY TWO SOUTH CAROLINA TOWNS. During the British Colonial period, there were only two South Carolina towns that had postmarks: Charles Town and George Town. (Image1)	SOLD for $4,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
4005			1775 (Mar. 20) Charles Town S.C. to Savannah Ga., folded letter carried privately to Charlestown and forwarded with "recd. Charles Town March 8th - forwarded 13th." notation on reverse, entered mails with remarkable bold strikes of "Charles / Town" two-line postmark and matching "MR 20" Franklin mark on flap, manuscript "1N4" rating, local currency rating of "17/" shillings, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A REMARKABLE COMPLETE STRIKE OF THE BRITISH COLONIAL "CHARLES TOWN" POSTMARK. (Image1)	SOLD for $5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4006			1775 (Oct. 24) Charleston S.C. to Savannah Ga., remarkably bold strike of two-line postmark with matching "OC 24" Franklin mark on flap of folded cover to Savannah Ga., manuscript "8d" rating, 1775 docketing; couple small mended tears, Very Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A CHOICE COMPLETE STRIKE OF THE BRITISH COLONIAL "CHARLES TOWN" POSTMARK. (Image1)	SOLD for $2,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
4007			1781 (Jun. 27) Charles Town S.C. to London, England, datelined folded letter with "Charles / Town" two-line postmark, endorsed "p packet", London "10 / AV" Bishop mark and manuscript "1N" shilling packet rating; some fold splitting and cover staining, taped tear, Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A SCARCE USE DURING THE BRITISH OCCUPATION OF CHARLESTON WITH SOME INTERESTING WAR CONTENT. In 1776, the British sent a fleet against the city, but were repulsed. They tried again in February 1780, with a siege that lasted 40 days and resulted in the capture of the city on May 12. The British occupation lasted until December 14, 1782. In August of the following year, the city was chartered and took the name Charleston.Business letter ends with some war content, "A few days ago General Greens Army stormed the works of Ninety Six but was repulsed with a loss of near 300 men he continued before the place until Lord Rawdon near within 15 miles and then retreated into So. Carolina… The prince Wm. Packet Arrived here this day…"The letter refers to the Siege of Ninety-Six in western South Carolina late in the American Revolutionary War. From May 22 to June 18, 1781, Continental Army Major General Nathaniel Greene led 1,000 troops in a siege against the 550 Loyalists in the fortified village of Ninety Six, South Carolina. The 28-day siege centered on an earthen fortification known as Star Fort. Despite having more troops, Greene was unsuccessful in taking the town, and was forced to lift the siege when Lord Rawdon approached from Charleston with British troops. Greene's losses actually amounted to 150 men. (Image1)	SOLD for $2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4008			1794 (Feb. 17) Charleston S.C. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "CHAs.TONFEB,17" straightline postmark and red manuscript "50" cent rating for double the 25¢ rate for over 450 miles, Very Fine and choice, ex-Knapp. Estimate $300 - 400. THIS IS THE A.S.C.C. LISTING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE POSTMARK. (Image1)*	SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
4009			1794 (Feb. 17) Charleston S.C. to Baltimore Md., folded letter with partial "CHAs.TONFEB,17" straightline postmark and red manuscript "25" cent rating for the 25¢ rate for over 450 miles; some staining, Fine. ASCC $450. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)*	SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
4010			1794 (Jun. 29) Charleston S.C. to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter with "Cha,sTon. June 29" straightline postmark and manuscript "29" rating (apparently rated 25¢ plus 4¢ ship fee in error), aged fold at left and some bleed through, Fine, ex-Dr. Henry H. Welch. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
4011			1795 (Mar. 6) Charleston S.C. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with bold "Charleston March 6" straightline postmark and manuscript "25" cents due rating for over 450 miles plus 4¢ ship fee; some cover wrinkling, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
4012			1795 (May 9) Holland to Charleston S.C. via London, folded letter manuscript "London 4th June 1795 Recd. & forwarded by yr mo ob st, Caldeburgh Boyd" forwarder's notation inside, then by private ship, entering the mails with "Charlefton Auguft 18" straightline postmark and manuscript "Sh 29" rating for 25¢ postage over 450 miles, forwarded upon arrival to Philadelphia, F.-V.F. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image1)	SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
4013			1795 (May 21) Port au Prince, Haiti to Philadelphia Pa. via Charleston S.C., datelined folded letter bootlegged into Charleston, entered mails with "Charleston June12th" straightline postmark and manuscript "25" cent rating for over 450 miles, no ship fee charged; small edge tear, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)*	SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
4014			1796 (c.) Hamburg, Germany to Philadelphia Pa. via Charleston S.C., folded cover with clear "Charleston March 27" straightline postmark and red manuscript "29" cents due rating for over 450 miles plus 4¢ ship fee, Philadelphia manuscript "5/6" five shilling six pence local currency rating, F.-V.F. and scarce ship use, Ex-Dr. Henry H. Welch. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
4015			1796 (Feb. 26) Charleston S.C. to Boston Mass., folded cover bearing "Cha,ston Feb 26" straightline postmark and manuscript "25" cent rating, 1796 docketing, docketed "p Mail"; some file fold toning, F.-V.F., ex-Dr. Henry H. Welch. ASCC $450. Estimate $300 - 400. THIS IS THE A.S.C.C. LISTING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE POSTMARK. (Image1)*	SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
4016			Charleston, April 29, complete strike of two-line postmark and manuscript "25" cent rate for over 450 miles on docketed 1796 folded cover to Boston, Mass.; central fold, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
4017			1797 (Jul. 4) Charleston S.C. to Augusta Ga., datelined folded letter with "CJULY.4" straightline postmark with manuscript "postpaid 17" rating crossed out and updated to "unpaid 17" rating for 200-250 miles, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)*	SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
4018			1797 (Jul. 21) Charleston S.C. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing partial "C July 21" straightline postmark with manuscript "Free" rating, addressed to William Smith who was a member of Congress, endorsed "p Post", Very Fine, ex-Siskin. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
4019			1797 (Aug. 1) Charleston S.C. to Philadelphia Pa., two folded letters from the same correspondence to Thomas Hawthern with "CAUG.1" straightline postmarks and manuscript ratings of single "25" and double "50" cent ratings for over 450 miles, endorsed per post, Very Fine strikes. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)*	SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
4020			1797 (Aug. 28) Charleston S.C. to New York N.Y., docketed folded cover "CAUG.28" straightline postmark with manuscript "Free, S. Green" rating for 200-250 miles, endorsed "pr. Mail", fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)*	SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
4021			1797 (Aug. 28) Rotterdam, Netherlands to Philadelphia Pa. via Charleston, docketed folded cover entered mails with "C* Aug.1" straightline postmark and red manuscript "Sh 29" rating for 25¢ over 450 miles plus 4¢ ship letter fee; light stain spindle hole, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
4022			1798 (Nov. 7) Bordeaux, France to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter that entered mails with sharp strike of "Cha Feb 1" straightline postmark and manuscript "Sh 54" for double the 25¢ rate for over 500 miles plus 2¢ ship fee, minor staining, otherwise Very Fine and choice strike, Ex-Dr. Henry H. Welch. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
4023			1799 (Mar. 12) Belize to Newburyport Mass. via Charleston S.C., datelined folded letter from the Brown correspondence with "CH, AP 16" straightline postmark and manuscript "Sh 29" rating for 25¢ over 450 miles plus the 4¢ ship fee, a Very Fine use, a scarce origin. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4024			1799 (May 14) Charleston S.C. to Wilmington N.C., docketed folded cover with perfect neat strike of "CH MA, 14" straightline postmark and manuscript "34" cent rate for double the 17¢ rate for 150 to 300 miles, endorsed "pr Post" at lower left, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
4025			1799 (May 17) Charleston S.C. to Rahleigh N.C., folded letter with complete sharp strike of "CH, Ma 17" straight line postmark and manuscript "20" rating, Very Fine, Ex-Dr. Henry H. Welch. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
4026			1800 (Mar. 4) Charleston S.C. to Newburyport Mass., folded letter from the Brown correspondence with "Charl, March 5" straightline postmark and manuscript "25" cent rating for over 500 miles, endorsed "p Mail", Fine and scarce postmark, ex-Dr. Henry H. Welch. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $90.00 Will close during Public Auction
4027			"Charleston July 17 1835", dateline on folded letter that entered the mails with red "Hambg. S.C. Jul 21" cds and manuscript "Way" and "12½" cent ratings to Augusta Ga., endorsed "Rail Road" at top center; vertical file fold, small edge tear, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
4028			1847 Edisto Island S.C. to Charleston S.C., folded letter with bold strike of red "2" cent drop rating overstruck with "5" cent letter rating, this was probably carried in by a coastal steamer and was not a drop letter, Very Fine and unusual. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction
4029			Charleston S.C. 3, bold strike of red circular postmark and matching "Paid" straightline handstamp on July 30th 1849 printed circular to Aiken S.C., subject of circular was an inquiry into "measures that have been taken in this city…for the communication of religious instruction to the slave population and free persons of color…and on the effects…". Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
4030			Charleston S.C. 3, bold strike of red circular postmark and matching "Paid" straightline handstamp on Jan. 11th 1850 printed circular to Providence R.I., Very Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300. Effective March 3, 1847, the rate for circulars not exceedingly one page was 3¢. (Image1)	SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
4031			Charleston S.C. 1, blue circular postmark on cover to St. Andrews Parish in Charleston, some stain spots, F.-V.F., a scarce drop rate cds use. Estimate $100 - 150. The Charleston 1¢ integral-rate cds is known used in only 1851-52 in red and blue ink. Of the two, the red is scarcer as the 1¢ rate was only in effect for some six weeks prior to the change from red to blue ink at the post office. (Image1)	SOLD for $70.00 Will close during Public Auction
4032			1851 (Sep. 19) Charleston S.C. to St. Johns, New Brunswick, folded letter with blue "Charleston S.C. '24' Sep 19" integral-rate cds with blue manuscript "10" cent rate updating to proper cross-border rate, St. Johns (9.26) backstamp, red "U. States" in arc framed handstamp and manuscript "6" pence due rating, Very Fine and unusual. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
4033			1852 (Oct. 15) Charleston S.C. to South Santee S.C., blue "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Oct 15" cds ties 1¢ blue (9), four margins with sheet margin at bottom, deep rich color and strong impression, and 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to barely touched, on blue folded letter, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PREPAID 1¢ WAY FEE. This was apparently carried by a coastal vessel under contract to the Post Office. The postal laws and regulations authorized the prepayment of the 1¢ way fee, but this was seldom done. (Image1)	SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
4034			Charleston S.C. Mar 9, blue cds with matching "Registered" framed handstamp and "Paid 6" rating handstamp on light blue cover to Rantowles S.C., additional red crayon "6c" rating; some edge staining and wear, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
4035			Charleston 'Paid' Nov 5, blue cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), with full right imprint sheet margin, other margins to slightly irregular, additionally cancelled by manuscript cross-hatch on 1852 folded letter to St. Augustine Fla.; central file fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
4036			Charleston S.C. 1, blue integral-rate cds cancels 3¢ red on buff Nesbitt entire addressed locally, "D. Mixer, Charleston Hotel, Charleston S.C." circular handstamp, minor edge toning, F.-V.F., This cds was usually used for circulars and unstamped drop letters. This is an unusual combination. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction
4037			Charleston S.C. 1, blue integral-rate cds struck at center on part-printed 1853 College of Charleston circular addressed to Aiken S.C., after inspection deemed letter due to writing, blue "Charleston. S.C. '5cts' Jun 19" cds, a Very Fine strike of this cds. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
4038			1853 (Mar. 9) New York N.Y. to Charleston S.C., orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "New-York Mar 9" cds, clear strike of blue "Advertised / One Cent." framed handstamp, clean and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. This cover was advertised for R.H. Tucker esq. one-time only in the Charleston Daily Courier, page 3, on March 18th 1853. The Post Office list was dated Mar. 17th. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,150.00 Will close during Public Auction
4039		14	1857 (Feb. 28) Charleston S.C. to Prince Edwards Island, folded cover bearing 10¢ green, type II, four large margins, rich color, reverse with St. John (3.8) transit and Prince Edward Island arrival cds; light stain, F.-V.F., a rare destination. Scott No. 14 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States 14] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
4040			Charleston S.C. 1, integral-rate cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to slightly in, on small cover to local address, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. This cds was usually used for circulars and unstamped drop letters, and this is the only recorded example of this combination. (Image1)	SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
4041			Charleston Way Mail, two covers, first with "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Jul 6 1857" cds and bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to slightly in, tied by "Way" handstamp on orange buff cover Pickens C.H. S.C., second is inbound cover to Capt. Tucker on 'Ship R.H. Tucker' at Charleston S.C. bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by pencil cancel and with "Way, Nov. 9" adjacent, Very Fine pair of way covers. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction
4042			Charleston S.C. '15' May 24, 1858, integral-rate cds for foreign mail used by accident tying 1¢ blue, type V (24) position 15L5, on 1858 printed circular to Providence R.I., Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4043			1860 (Jun 9) Stockton Cal. to Charleston S.C., 10¢ green on buff Nesbitt entire bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by "Stockton Ca. Jun 9" cds forwarded upon arrival to Beaufort S.C. with "Charleston Jul 10 1860" cds and blue crayon "for 6" due rating for double the 3¢ letter rate; 1860 docketing; edge faults and staining, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4044			1836 (Dec. 24) Charleston S.C. to New York N.Y., folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Dec 24" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "2.25" rating, red crayon "3" for triple rate, later found to be quadruple rate and marked due with manuscript "Due 75" rating, endorsed "Express Mail" at bottom left; vertical fold, Very Fine, A scarce part-paid quadruple express mail use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
4045			1837 (Sep. 14) Savannah Ga. to New York N.Y., via Charleston, folded letter originally mailed with red "Savannah Geo. Sep 14" to merchant at Charleston, then turned and posted with indistinct red "Charleston S.C." cds and "75" express mail rating, endorsed "Express Mail" rating, Very Fine, an unusual use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
4046			1837 (c., Oct. 18) Charleston S.C. to to Portland Me., folded cover with red "Charleston S.C. Oct 18" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "75" cent express mail rating, charge box notation and "Express Mail" endorsement; small cover tear, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
4047			1838 (Mar. 12) New York N.Y. to Charleston S.C., folded cover with sharp red "New-York Mar 12" cds with matching "Paid" arc handstamp and red manuscript "75" express mail rating, endorsed "Express Mail", circa 1838; small erosion hole, a Very Fine use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
4048			1838 (Apr. 5) Charleston S.C. to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Apr 5" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and red manuscript "150" double-weight express mail rating, red crayon "2" for double, endorsed "Express Mail", fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
4049			Steamboat, red straightline handstamp with matching "Charleston S.C. '10' Apr 22" integral rate cds tying 10¢ black (2 var.), double transfer of left and bottom framelines, position 41R, large margins to clear at left, couple small corner creases, on blue folded letter from the Durand correspondence datelined "New York Apr 22. 1849" to Savannah Geo., the dateline was most likely off a day, F.-V.F.; plated by Cal Hahn. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED CHARLESTON "STEAMBOAT" USES BEARING THE 1847 ISSUE. This folded letter from New York City was placed aboard the non-contract steamer Southern leaving New York April 21st. The letter arrived in Charleston S.C. on April 24th, entering the mails the following day to Savannah. Unrecorded Charleston 1847 Issue Steamboat covers are:1. Mar. 28, 1849, Charleston S.C. to New Orleans La. bearing 10¢ black (2), ex-Craveri, Hackmey.2. Apr. 4, 1849, Charleston S.C. to New Orleans La. bearing 10¢ black (2), ex-Craveri.2. Apr. 11, 1849, Charleston S.C. to New Orleans La. bearing 10¢ black (2), ex-Kapiloff, currently in Eubanks exhibit.4. Apr. 25, 1849, Charleston S.C. to Savannah Ga. bearing 10¢ black (2), the cover offered here. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4050			1842 (Dec. 22) Edisto Island S.C. to North Santee S.C. via Charleston, datelined folded letter carried by steamboat entering the mails with red "Steamboat" straightline and manuscript "12" cent rating for 10¢ postage plus 2¢ steamboat fee, manuscript "Forwarded by Taylor Lawton & Co. per Joseph F. Dill, Decr 28th 1842" forwarders notation on flap, red "Charleston S.C. Dec 29" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and red manuscript "11" cent rating for 10¢ postage plus 1¢ way fee, Very Fine, an unusual combination of steamboat and way fees. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
4051			1842 (Dec. 22) Edisto Island S.C. to North Santee S.C. via Charleston, datelined folded letter carried by steamboat to care of Taylor Lawton Co., Charleston entering the mails with red "Steamboat" straightline and manuscript "12" cent rating for 10¢ postage plus 2¢ steamboat fee, manuscript "Forwarded by T. L. & Co. per Dill, 28th Decr. 1842" forwarders notation on flap, red crayon "1d" rating, red "Charleston S.C. Dec 29" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and red manuscript "11" cent rating for 10¢ postage plus 1¢ way fee, Very Fine, an unusual combination of steamboat and way fees. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
4052			1843 (Dec. 18) Edisto Island S.C. to North Santee S.C. via Charleston, datelined folded letter carried by steamboat entering the mails with red "Charleston S.C. Dec 23" cds with matching "Paid" and "ONE CENT" handstamps, manuscript "11" cent rating for 10¢ postage plus 1¢ way fee; slight wax stain, Very Fine, an unusual way fee use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
4053			1845 (Jan. 4) Savannah Ga. to North Santee S.C. via Charleston, datelined folded letter probably carried by steamboat entering the mails with red "Charleston S.C. Jan 23" cds with matching "Paid" and "ONE CENT" handstamps, red crayon "1d" and red manuscript "11" cent rating for 10¢ postage plus 1¢ way fee; light overall toning, F.-V.F., an unusual way fee use. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
4054			1850 (Feb. 23) New York N.Y. to Pontiac Mich. missent to Charleston, light blue folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Feb 26" cds, matching "Missent & Forwarded" and "Steamboat" straightlines with large "10" cent rating handstamp, Extremely Fine, a remarkable steamboat use with tremendous eye appeal. Estimate $400 - 600. This letter was apparently mistakenly placed on a non-contract steamboat on the New York-Charleston post route. The letter was marked missent and forwarded according to regulations. (Image1)	SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4055			1855 (c., Jul. 12) Charleston S.C. to Marion Village S.c., cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), position 94R3, margins to touched, tied by "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Jul 12" cds, matching "Steam-Boat" straightline and large "2" due rating for captain's fee; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and interesting use. Estimate $300 - 400. It is possible the 2¢ steamboat captain's fee was prepaid in cash as the Charleston cds has an integral "Paid". Had this been a contract mail steamboat, no 2¢ charge would have resulted as the letter would be considered fully prepaid. This gave a distinct advantage to contract steamboats. (Image1)	SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
4056			1859 (Feb. 21) Charleston S.C. to Washington D.C., cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), deep rich color, tied by sharp "Charleston S.C. Feb 21 1859" cds, straightline "Steam-Boat" handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
4057			1860 (May 7) Capers Island S.C. to Charleston S.C., orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), perf flaws at left, prepays postage tied by "Steam-Boat" straightline handstamp and matching large "2" cent due rating handstamp for 2¢ ship captain's fee, docketed at top left "1 Book / Capers 7th May 1860", Very Fine and rare use. Estimate $300 - 400. Over time Capers Island has been home to Indians, Revolutionary War soldiers, and Civil War blockades. The Native Americans were the original inhabitants on Capers Island. The Seewee Indians had a village near Bulls Bay and a fort near the west side of Toomer Creek (across the waterway from Capers) in 1685. In 1659 three French Huguenot brothers from Wales, Richard, Gabriel, and William Capier, after refusing holy orders from their father, sailed to America. In 1679 they settled on what is now called Capers Island. Gabriel and Richard lived on Capers Island and the sea coast of South Carolina, and their families after them for 175 years or until the Civil War in 1865.Capers, known as Sessions Island, from 1675-1705 and Capore Island until 1722, was one of many sea islands the King of England proclaimed for the Crown upon discovery. He later issued grants for the colonists who grew indigo, sea island cotton, corn, sugarcane, celery, asparagus, cauliflower, snap beans, melons, peaches, strawberries, blackberries, beets, and carrots.Ownership changed hands a dozen times from 1868 until 1975. The Magwood family owned Capers in the early 1900's. In 1924 Coulter Hyler, a candy manufacturer, whose hearts desire to live on a sea island in South Carolina, purchased Capers for $35,000 and Dewees Island for $25,000. The Reynolds Corporation purchased Dewees and Capers in the late 1950's for hunting and fishing. In 1961 the Reynolds Corporation built the 100 acre impoundment on Capers Island for waterfowl hunting. In 1972 the Royals purchased Dewees and Capers Island. The State of South Carolina purchased Capers from the Royals in 1975 for 2.8 million dollars and designated Capers as a State Heritage Preserve in 1977. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4058			North Eastern R.R. May 5, sharp strike of cds duplexed with target cancel on 3¢ pink entire (U58) to Mount Holly S.C. on the N.E. R.R., Very Fine, Rarity IV, ex-Wyer. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
4059			North Eastern R.R. 12 Dec, fine strike of cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), four margins, on cover to Charleston S.C., original letter datelined "Chelsea 10 Dcr 1858", Very Fine, Rarity X, ex-Wyer. Towle No. 340-B-1 Estimate $750 - 1,000. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS NORTH EASTERN RAILROAD AGENT CDS. The North Eastern Railroad was chartered December 16th 1851 and constructed largely through the efforts of the City of Charleston. It was completed to Florence S.C. in November 1856, and route agent service commenced in 1858. After the Civil War, different postmarks were used. This letter was addressed to Branchville, where the line divided into two segments to Hamburg and Columbia. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
4060			"So Ca R R, April 3", manuscript railroad postmark and red "5" cent due rating handstamp on circa 1851 small cover to North Carolina, Very Fine, Rarity IV. Towle No. 336-A-1 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4061			"So Ca R R, April 6", manuscript railroad postmark and matching "5" cent rating on docketed 1851 folded cover to Willington S.C., F.-V.F., Rarity IV. Towle No. 336-A-1 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4062			"SoCa R R, May 19", manuscript railroad postmark on blue folded cover bearing 5¢ red brown (1), tied by two strikes of red circular grids, addressed to Sumpterville S.C., charge box notation; horizontal crease affects 5¢, F.-V.F.; with 1980 P.F. certificate. Towle No. 336-A-1. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD AGENT USE BEARING THE 1847 ISSUE USE. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
4063			South Carolina R.R. Apr 20, blue cds ties 3¢ brownish carmine (11A), bright color, margins to slightly in, on cover to Chesterville S.C.; some light aging, F.-V.F., Towle 336-D-3, Rarity V, ex-Wyer. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
4064			South Carolina Rail Road, Receiving & Forwarding Office., two covers with slightly differing corner card imprints, first with "Charleston S.C. Mar 5" cds on 3¢ entire to Chester S.C., other with "Charleston S.C. Apr 12" cds to Mount Tabor S.C. with original 1859 receipt enclosure; some soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
4065			South Carolina Railroad, Office of the General Superintendent, Charleston S.C., all-over illustrated shaded ad cover showing steam locomotive bearing 3¢ dull red (26), cancelled by black grid cancel and addressed to New York N.Y., matching bold "Charleston S.C. Nov 5" cds, Extremely Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. The South Carolina Railroad was chartered December 10th 1827 as Charleston & Hamburg R.R., initial 6 miles completed in 1829, and the first U.S. mails carried by rail on December 1st 1831. Line completed to Hamburg in October 1833, and branches to Columbia in 1840 and Camden in September 1848. As the railroad post system grew in sophistication, several datestamps were procured along with ratemarks and cancels. (Image1)	SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
4066			South Carolina Railroad, Office of the Gen'l Superintendent, Charleston S.C., blue illustrated cameo corner card depicting the renowned SCRR locomotive "Palmetto", on blue cover addressed to Branchville, S.C. R.R., endorsed "R.R.S." for railroad service at top right and "Care of Agent" at lower left, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. The only rail lines leading out of Charleston that used cancelling devices prior to the Civil War were the South Carolina and North Eastern Railroads. No individual station handstamps are recorded. (Image1)	SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
4067			Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad Sep 11, clear strike of blue cds on circa 1849 blue folded cover to Shocco Springs N.C.; upper right corner nibbed, Very Fine strike, Rarity V. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
4068			1840 (Nov. 29) Charleston S.C. to London, England, folded cover with red "Charleston S.C. Nov 29" cds and two matching strikes of "Paid" handstamp with manuscript double-weight ratings of "50" for postage and "50" for freight money fee, carried as endorsed by Great Western from New York departing Dec. 9th to Bristol arriving Dec. 23rd, two-line "Bristol / Ship Letter" handstamp and manuscript "8" pence ship letter due rating, two red crayon "2d" markings, red London (12.25) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce money letter from Charleston. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
4069			1841, 1846 Freight Money Letters to Scotland and France carried by Great Western, two folded letters, 1841 Nov. 14th to Lille, France carried from by Great Western from New York to Bristol with 25¢ Freight money rating on reverse, "Colonies & Art. 13." framed handstamp; 1841 Aug. 2nd to Greenock, Scotland carried from by Great Western from New York to Bristol, two "Paid" handstamps with 25¢ postage and 25¢ freight money notated; "Bristol / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp with "8" pence ship rating; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
4070			1843 (Mar. 11) Charleston S.C. to London, England, folded letter with partial red "Charleston S.C. Mar 11" cds with "Paid" handstamp and manuscript ratings of "25" for postage and "25" for freight money fee, "Forwarded by Herckenrath Lowndes & Co., Charleston" oval handstamp, New York "Too Late" straightline, flap with Liverpool Ship (4.7) framed handstamp and red London (4.8) arrival cds, manuscript "8" pence ship letter rating; light folded toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
4071			1836 (Mar. 28) Havana, Cuba to London, England via Charleston S.C., datelined folded letter endorsed "p. 'Valparaiso' via L'pool", two bold strikes of red "Forwarded by C. Edmondston & Co., Charleston. S.C." framed handstamps on flap, framed "Liverpool / Ship Letter" handstamp and red London (5.16) arrival cds on flap, manuscript "1/7" one shilling seven pence rating, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
4072			1843 (May 10) Charleston S.C. to London, England, folded letter with "Forwarded by Herckenrath Lowndes & Co., Charleston" oval handstamp, red "Charleston S.C. May 10" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "25" rating, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from Boston May 16th to Liverpool arriving May 28th, red London (5.29) arrival backstamp and manuscript "4/-" four shilling due rating for four times the 1s transatlantic packet rating, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4073			1843 (Oct. 26) Charleston S.C. to Rotterdam, Holland, light blue folded letter with "Forwarded by Herckenrath Lowndes & Co., Charleston" oval handstamp and red "Charleston S.C. Oct 26" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and "25" cent rating to Boston, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Hibernia from Boston May 16th to Liverpool arriving May 28th, red London (11.15) transit backstamp and manuscript "2/4" British debit, red Rotterdam (11.17) backstamp with matching "England / over Rotterdam" scrip handstamp, manuscript "190" Dutch cents due rating, forwarded to Schiedam, Nov. 18th arrival backstamp, Very Fine, This was the maiden return voyage of the Cunard Line Hibernia. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4074			[Retaliatory Rate] 1848 (Jul. 25) Constantinople, Turkey to Charleston S.C. via London, cover with "Constantinople (Turquie) 25 Juil. 48" cds to London in care of Baring Bros., red London (8.10) backstamp and manuscript "1/3" due rating, later crossed out, red London Paid (8.11) Maltese cross postmark and red manuscript "1/-" shilling prepaid transatlantic packet rating, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool Aug. 12th to Boston arriving Aug. 26th, partial "Boston Ship Aug 26" cds and matching "34" cent retaliatory transatlantic packet due handstamp; some paper loss at center, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
4075			[Retaliatory Rate] 1848 (Sep. 1) Charleston S.C. to Liverpool, England, datelined folded letter with rd "Charleston S.C. Sep 1" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "34" retaliatory rating, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston Sep. 6th to Liverpool arriving Sep. 20th, black Liverpool (9.20) backstamp and matching "1/-" shilling due rating for transatlantic packet fee, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $280.00 Will close during Public Auction
4076			[Restored Rate] 1849 (Jan. 6) Charleston S.C. to Greenock, Scotland, datelined folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Jan 6" cds and matching "Paid" and "34" rating handstamps, charge box notation at top right, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York departing Jun. 10th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 22nd, Liverpool (1.22) backstamp and "1/-" shilling due rating for packet fee, Greenock (1.23) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. The Charleston post office did not announce the restored rates until January 9th 1849 when published in the Charleston Mercury. The restored rate period lasted from January 3rd to February 15, 1849 and this letter was carried on one of only three recorded Eastbound packets to Great Britain. (Image1)	SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction
4077			1849 (Mar. 8) Havana, Cuba to Paris, France via Charleston S.C., folded letter with bold red "Forwarded by F.C. Black, Charleston S.C." oval handstamp with ms. "March 14" dating on flap, red "Charleston S.C. Mar 14" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red ms. rating, carried by Cunard Line America from Boston Mar. 21st to Liverpool arriving Apr. 3rd, red London (4.3) backstamp with "Colonies / &c.Art.13." framed handstamp, Boulonge (4.4) entry cds, various ms. ratings; large cover tear, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. This was the first westbound sailing under the U.S.-G.B. Postal Convention of December 15, 1848. (Image1)	SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
4078			1849 (Apr. 7) Havana, Cuba to Paris, France, folded letter carried out of the mails to Charleston, flap with manuscript "Charleston 25 April. Rec'd & forwarded by Y.O.S., J.C. Black" forwarder's notation, red "Charleston S.C. Apr 26" cds with matching red "Paid" handstamp and red manuscript "96" quadruple error rating as if going to England only, New York magenta "76" quadruple credit rating to G.B., carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Europa from New York May 2nd to Liverpool arriving May 14th, red London (5.15) backstamp and matching "Colonies / &c.Art.13" framed accountancy handstamp, red Boulogne (5.16) entry cds with manuscript "7 France. 00" due rating rating, manuscript. "50g" grams notation at top left; some edge wear, horizontal fold, small piece of flap missing, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. On January 15, 1849 the Charleston Mercury had announced to the public that letters to France need only prepay 5¢ per increment for U.S. domestic and shore-to-ship charges. Thus, this letter should have been prepaid only 20¢ at Charleston, evident that the local post office employees did not understand the new treaty recently implemented with Great Britain ending the retaliatory rates. Since the letter could not be fully prepaid to France since a treaty was not in effect, it was literally charged twice. (Image1)	SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
4079			1849 (May 25) Charleston S.C. to London, England, red "Charleston S.C. May 25" cds on blue folded cover, red "48" cent crayon rating overstruck with black "10" cent circled due rating for debit to G.B., carried by Cunard Line Canada from New York departing May 30th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 12th, red London (6.12) backstamp and large "2/-" shilling due rating for double the 1s. packet rate, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4080			1850 (Oct. 4) Charleston S.C. to Greenock, Scotland, printed circular with red "Charleston S.C. '24' Oct 4" integral rate cds and matching "Paid" straightline adjacent, charge box notation, cover re-rated with large red "2" handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from New York Oct. 9th to Liverpool arriving Oct. 20th, reverse with Liverpool America (10.20) transit and Greenock (10.21) arrival cds; cover tear, F.-V.F., an interesting use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
4081			1850 (Feb. 18) Charleston S.C. to London, England, red "Charleston S.C. Jan 19" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "24" cent rating, New York "Too Late" handstamp and large "19" cent credit rating handstamp to G.B., carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston departing Feb. 6th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 17th, red London Paid (2.18) arrival cds; minor edge wear, Very Fine and scarce "Too Late" use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
4082			1851 (Jul. 22) Cuba to London, England via Charleston, docketed folded cover with red "Charleston S.C. '10' Aug 26" integral-rate cds for postage from Cuba to Charleston carried by Isabel, red bold "Charleston S.C. '24' Jul 26" integral-rate cds for transatlantic packet postage due, New York "10" circled handstamp for debit to G.B., carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Jul. 30th to Liverpool Aug. 10th, red London (8.11) backstamp with manuscript "1/2½" one shilling 2½ pence due rating, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $300 - 400. The volume of mail to Great Britain justified the purchase of new handstamps incorporating the 24¢ rate. The different type "24" cancels used at Charleston can be identified most easily by the relative position of the 24. The combination of the 10¢ and 24¢ integral due circular datestamps on this cover incorrectly overstated the total postage due as 34¢ instead of the correct 29¢ rate (one shilling, 2½ pence) for the Cuba to Great Britain rate. (Image1)	SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
4083			1852 (Aug. 26) Charleston S.C. to Paris, France, cover bearing two 3¢ dull red (11A) singles, bright vibrant color, cancelled together by blue "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Aug 26" cds, overpay of 5¢ open mail rate, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Sep. 1st to Liverpool arriving Sep. 11th, London (9.12) backstamp, red Paris (9.14) entry cds and "13" decimes due rating handstamp, magenta ms. "port 1f. 30c" rating at top left; light seal stain, Very Fine, Ex-Alexander. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
4084			1855 (Jul. 11) Charleston S.C. to Liverpool, England, forwarded to Paris, France, cover with pretty blue "Charleston S.c. '24' 11 Jul" integral-rate cds with matching "Paid" handstamp, red crayon "24" restatement, carried by Southerner Jul. 11th to New York arriving Jul. 14th, New York red "3" cent credit handstamp, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from New York for Bremen via Southampton arriving Jul. 30th, red London Paid (7.30) cds, red Liverpool Paid (7.31) cds and forwarded to Paris, manuscript "4" pence rating per ¼ oz. to France, red London Paid (8.1) cds with matching "PD" circled handstamp, Calais (8.1) entry cds and Paris (8.2) backstamp, Very Fine and colorful use, ex-Arthur White. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
4085			1855-60 (Nov. 19) Charleston S.C. to Hannover, Germany, 3¢ red on buff Nesbitt entire bearing 10¢ green, type II-III-II (14-15-15) vertical strip of three, tied by three strikes of "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Nov 19" cds, red "New York 'Paid 7' Nov 28" integral exchange credit cds, red Aachen (12.11) framed transit, prepaid 30¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate, Fine and scarce use; Chase notes on reverse. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4086			1856 (Jan. 14) Charleston S.C. to Havre, France, cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), pair and single, used with 12¢ black (17), margins to slightly in, tied by three strikes of "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Jan 14" cds, addressed to Capt Jos. Tucker of Ship Othello, red "New-York Am. Pkt. Jan 19" cds, carried by Collins Line Atlantic from New York Jan 19th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 31st, Calais (2.1) entry cds and "16" decimes due rating handstamp, Paris (2.1) and Le Havre (2.1) backstamps; part of flap missing, minor edge toning, still a Very Fine and scarce use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
4087			1856 (Mar. 31) Charleston S.C. to Nantes, France, folded letter from the Garnier correspondence bearing 1¢ blue (9), horizontal pair, margins to just in, used with 3¢ dull red (11), large margins all around, strong colors, all tied by three bold strikes of "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Mar 31" cds, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Apr 8" exchange cds, missed the Persia and carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston Apr. 9th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 20th, red London (4.21) backstamp, Calais (4.21) entry cds with "13" decimes due rating handstamp, Nantes (4.22) arrival backstamp; 1¢ small tear at left, couple corner creases, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
4088			1856 (Aug. 15) Charleston S.C. to Nantes, France, folded cover from the Garnier correspondence bearing 1¢ blue (9), horizontal pair, large margins all around except barely touched at lower left, used with 3¢ dull red (11), large margins to just shaving outer frameline, strong colors, both tied by two strikes of "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Aug 15" cds, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Aug 20" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Asia from New York Aug. 20th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 31st, red London (9.1) backstamp, Calais (9.1) entry cds with "26" decimes due rating handstamp, Nantes (9.2) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, Letter was prepaid at the 21¢ British Closed mail rate with French 26 decimes double-weight due rating for ¼ to ½ oz. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
4089			1857 (Aug. 7) Charleston S.C. to Nantes, France, blue docketed folded cover from the Garnier correspondence bearing 1¢ blue (9) pair, large margins except touch at top left, and 3¢ dull red (11A), black "New York '6' Aug 11" debit exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Europa from Boston Aug. 12th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 23rd, Calais (8.24) entry cds with "16" decimes due rating handstamp, Nantes (8.25) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. The new U.S. France Treaty went into effect on April 1st 1857. The basic rate was 15¢ per ¼ ounce, which could only be fully prepaid or left unpaid at the originating post office. No provisions were made for partially paid letters. There were two routes the mail could travel, via England by American or British packet and then British mail over to France, or directly to Havre by American packet. (Image1)	SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
4090			1857 (Dec. 24) Havana, Cuba to Edinburg, Scotland via Charleston S.C., datelined folded letter, entered mails with "Charleston S.C. Dec 28 1857" cds and matching "Steam-Ship" oval handstamp with red crayon "29" cent due rating for 5¢ U.S. transit plus 24¢ transatlantic packet fee, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Jan 6" exchange cds and black "10" cent circled debit rating, carried by Cunard Line Persia from New York Jan. 6th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 16th, Liverpool (1.16) transit backstamp with matching rare "ART-2" and "1/2½" one shilling 2½ pence due rating handstamps, Edinburgh (1.17) backstamp; some receipt docketing, Very Fine and rare, ex-Shephard. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
4091			1858 (Feb. 12) Charleston S.C. to Nantes, France, datelined blue folded letter with "Charleston S.C. '30' Feb 12 1858" integral-rate cds, black "New York '6' Feb 17" integral-debit exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Arabia from New York Feb. 17th to Liverpool Mar. 1st, Calais (3.2) entry cds with matching "8" decimes due rating handstamp, crossed out in manuscript and rated "16" decimes due, reverse with Paris (3.2) transit and Nantes (3.2) arrival backstamps, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $60.00 Will close during Public Auction
4092			1858 (Nov. 12) London, England to Baltimore Md., datelined folded letter carried privately to Charleston, entered the mails with 1¢ blue (24) vertical strip of three tied by two strikes of "Charleston S.C. Nov 29 1858" cds for the 3¢ letter rate to Baltimore, avoiding the 24¢ transatlantic packet fee, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
4093			1858 (Dec. 31) Charleston S.C. To Leipzig, Germany, cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), small fault, tied by "Charleston S.C. '30' Dec 31 1858" integral-rate due cds, endorsed "Closed Mail", black "New York Br. Pkt. '23' Jan 5" exchange due cds, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Jan. 5th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 16th, red Aachen (1.18) backstamp transit with blue ms. "13" silbergroschen due rating, Jan. 19th arrival backstamp; flap and couple small edge tears, F.-V.F., a scarce use. Estimate $300 - 400. The Prussian Closer Mail rates had to be fully prepaid, no credit was given for prepayment if rate was shortpaid. (Image1)	CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
4094			1859 (Jan. 15) Charleston S.C. to Bordeaux, France, blue folded cover bearing 5¢ red brown, type I (28), corner flaw, and 10¢ green, type III (33), tied together "Charleston S.c. Jan 15 1859" cds, red "New York 'Paid 12' Jan 19" exchange credit cds, carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Jan. 19th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 29th, French "Et. Unis Serv. Br. A. C. 'L' 31 Janv. 59" entry cds, Bordeaux (2.2) arrival backstamp, F.-V.F., Stamps catalog $1,400 off-cover. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
4095			1859 (Feb. 7) Charleston S.C. to Liverpool, England, orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), torn from opening, tied by "Charleston S.C. '24' Feb 7 1859" integral-rate due cds, black "N. York Am. Pkt. '21' Feb 12" debit exchange cds, carried by Inman Line Kangaroo from New York Feb. 12th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 26th, Liverpool U.S. Packet (2.26) arrival cds and "1/-" shilling due rating for packet fee; small corner repair and light stain, Fine and scarce use. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
4096			1859 (Mar.) Havana, Cuba to London, England via Charleston S.C., folded cover entered mails with Charleston "Steam-ship" oval handstamp with blue crayon "29" cent due rating for 5¢ U.S. transit plus 24¢ transatlantic packet fee, red "New-York Am. Pkt. Apr 2" exchange cds and black "26" cent debit rating, carried by Havre Line Arago departing New York Apr. 2nd to Southampton arriving Apr. 14th, red London (4.15) backstamp and manuscript "1/2½" one shilling 2½ pence due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
4097			1859 (Mar. 9) Havana, Cuba to London, England via Charleston, docketed folded cover, entered mails with "Steam-Ship" oval handstamp with blue crayon "29" cent due rating for 5¢ U.S. transit plus 24¢ transatlantic packet fee, manuscript "10" cent debit rating, carried by Cunard Line Europa from New York Mar. 16th to Liverpool arriving Mar. 28th, red London (3.29) backstamp with manuscript "1/2½" one shilling 2½ pence due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
4098			1859 (May 6) Charleston S.C. to Balearic Islands, folded letter with "Charleston S.C. May 6 1859" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "73" cent rating, endorsed "Pr. Via England", red "New-York Br. Pkt. May 11" exchange backstamp and magenta "68" cent credit rating to G.B., carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Africa from New York May 11th to Liverpool arriving May 23rd, red London Paid (5.24) cds and matching circled "PD" handstamp, La Junquera (5.27) and Palma Mallorca (5.29) backstamps, manuscript "4" rating, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000. ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS 73¢ RATE BY BRITISH MAILS. Beginning 1 July 1849, it became possible to prepay letters to destinations beyond Great Britain under the new U.S.-British Convention. With regard to the Spanish mails, a 73 cent per ½ ounce "via Southampton" rate was established for prepaid letters sent first to England, then forwarded directly to the Peninsula by British packet service. At the same time, a "via France" rate to Spain was established at 41 cents per ¼ ounce, or 51 cents per ½ ounce. In all cases, the postage collected paid all fees to the Spanish border only, and an additional amount was charged on delivery. (Image1)	SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
4099			1859 (Nov. 26) Charleston, S.C. to Barcelona, Spain, printed circular of Hall & Co. with "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Dec 10, 1859" origin cds, New York large red "2" cent credit to U.K., apparently carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Dec. 7th to Liverpool arriving Dec. 19th, Barcelona "½ Rs." reales due rating, Palma Mallorca (12.23) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce printed matter use. Estimate $300 - 400. When the newspaper rate to most European destinations was reduced in April 1853 from 4¢ to 2¢, Spain was not included and 4¢ rate remained until early 1860. Charleston indicated that the newspaper rate was paid but did not show the amount. New York credited the U.K. with 2¢ using a red handstamp. Barcelona marked ½ real postage due using characteristic script-style handstamp. (Image1)	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
4100			1860 (Jan. 28) Charleston S.C. to Rome, Italy, blue folded letter bearing 10¢ green (35), seven singles, tied by four strikes of "Charleston S.C. Jan 28 1860" cds, red "New-York Br. Pkt. Feb 1" exchange backstamp with magenta "52" cent credit to G.B., carried by Cunard Line Africa from New York Feb. 1st to Liverpool arriving Feb. 13th, red crayon "2" rating, red Aachen Franco (2.15) framed transit, Basel (2.17) backstamp transit with "P.P." handstamp for part paid and red crayon "24" debit, Rome "5" due rating; some light gum staining and one with small stamp tear, minor edge wear, still a Very Fine use; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A REMARKABLE ALL 10¢ 1857 ISSUE FRANKING PREPAYING DOUBLE THE 35¢ PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL RATE TO ITALY. (Image1)	SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction