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201

William J. Clinton (Image1)

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202

William J. Clinton (Image1)

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203

William J. Clinton (Image1)

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204

William J. Clinton (Image1)

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205

George W. Bush (Image1)

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206

George W. Bush (Image1)

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207

U.S. Presidents (Image1)

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208

1845 (Jun. 18) Letter Signed by Two Indian Chiefs of the Cayuga and Seneca Nations (Image1)

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209

Barry M. Goldwater Jr. (Image1)

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210

Frank James Cover and Signed Letter (Image1)

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211

Henry Wilson (Image1)

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212

Macon B. Allen (Image1)

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213

American Express Company, rose printed frank and "Forwarded from…186…" blank entry line on unused 3¢ pink (U34) entire, lengthy contract terms on backflap with "Livingston, Fargo & Co. Proprietors" imprint; manuscript "50¢" and slight flap separation, Very Fine. Haller No. FA4; $2,750 Estimate $500 - 750. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. PRINTED FRANK. This American Express Co. was operated by Livingston, Fargo & Co. along its mid-Western and Eastern routes. Only a few examples are recorded. (Image1)

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214

Money Package by the American Express Co., From Ogdensburg, New-York, Wells Butterfield & Co. Prop'ters, black on orange label affixed along with "United States & Canada Express, Cheney, Fiske & Co." black on green label on orange buff cover endorsed "$15 - From W. L. Read Madrid" N.Y. to Lansing Mich.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and scarce conjunctive label use, ex-Landau. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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215

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Southern Express Co, orange cashier's label on reverse of 1864 3¢ entire to Memphis, Tenn., small cover tear and slight soiling, F.-V.F. Scott No. U58 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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216

(Alaska) Nome, Alaska., Registered, Aug 20 1900, purple three-line postmark with ms. "1896" registry number on cover bearing pen cancelled 2¢ carmine (267), two singles, and 8¢ violet brown (272) to Three Oaks, Mich.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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217

(Alaska) "Nushagak", manuscript town cancel ties 2¢ carmine (279B) on cover to New York, N.Y., additional three-ring cancel and matching "U.S. Post Office, Alaska May 21" cds, reverse with "Dyea, Alaska, Rec'd, Jun 2 1898" cds, small edge tear at bottom, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND EARLY USE FROM NUSHAGAK, ALASKA. The postmarks reading "U.S. Post Office, Alaska" were carried to Alaska by Post Office Department Inspectors instructed to open new post offices to serve the needs of new arrivals during the gold rush of 1898. They were used at various towns with additional manuscript or handstamps to indicate the town origin. (Image1)

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218

(Alaska) Valdez, Alaska, Registered, Mar 15, 1904, blue fancy oval datestamp ties 10¢ pale red brown (307) on cover to Seattle, Wash., "J.G. Snyder" handstamped corner card, Jul. 2nd receiving backstamp; opening flaw top right, F.-V.F., a scarce Territorial postmark. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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219

Buena Vista, Col., Oct 27, 1879 (Chaffee), discernable manuscript (B1) on registered cover with Grocer's corner card, franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ + 10¢ Banknotes; tear into manuscript cancel, otherwise Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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220

Central City, Colo., May 11, cds with matching circle of wedges handstamp canceling 1870, 3¢ green on James Burrell, Mineral Land Agency corner card cover to Boston, Mass.; cover missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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221

Fair Play Colo. Dec 23 1888, clear strike of cds on registered cover bearing 2¢ green (213) and 10¢ brown (209) to Bethlehem Pa., sender's address on reverse, ex David New. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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222

Garland, Colo., Jan 27 (Costilla), cds (type B3) and quartered cork duplex tying 3¢ banknote on "Adams Express Company (Western Division)" imprint cover, with original Adams Express Company enclosure, blue 1878 First National Bank of Lake City oval receiving stamp; minor repair edge nick at top, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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223

La Porte Discontinued Post Office Document (Image1)

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224

Walsenburg, Colo., Registered, Apr 30, 1898 (Huerfano), chain-linked boxed postmark (B8) on registered 2¢ green entire, uprated with 8¢ bureau; some cover staining, Fine, the only reported example of this fancy registered cancel. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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225

(Florida) Pensa. F./(Fleuron)/Feb 27, full fleuron cds (type VI) on 1837 folded letter to Maine, manuscript "25" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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226

(Illinois) Robin's Nest, Ill. "Oct 5", printed postmark with manuscript dating on 1842 folded letter with additional printed "Free, P.M." and "B. Chase" endorsement to Rev. Charles Pinkney at Greenville S.C., clean and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. The postal markings on this 1842 folded letter were applied concurrent with the printed solicitation on the message leaf. The solicitor was Bishop Chase who was busily establishing the Jubilee College. He was also the postmaster, so he could send his solicitations postage free. (Image1)

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227

(Indian Territory, Choctaw Nation) Fort Towson Ark. Dec 10, cds with manuscript "25" cent rating on folded letter datelined "Wheelock. Fort Towson P. Office Decr 11 - 1838" to Charleston S.C.; minor edge toning, still Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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228

(Maryland) Pleasant Grove, Maryland, Allegany County, beautiful red printed combined townmarking and advertising corner card for the "Wood Type, Proof Presses for Stamps etc.", with woodcut whale and ribbons, on two covers addressed to family member Sophia Zevely in North Carolina, one handstamped in black circular "Free, May 8, 1852", both with manuscript Zevely Free Frank, with original enclosures, accompanied by 5 additional Zevely covers (most with enclosures) and a portion of letter from Alexander N. Zevely to his brother Edmond S. Zevely (Pleasant Grove P.M.) concerning a stamping machine…If you bring a stamping machine, keep quiet about it. We must have a exhibition to a select few within Dept first. Will it stamp letters & packets of various thicknesses with equal facility? Can't you fix several similar stamps - say for Washington - so as to work together & mark as many letters at the same time?, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A WONDERFUL ZEVELY CORRESPONDENCE BEARING TWO RARE PRINTED COMBINED TOWNMARKING AND ADVERTISING CORNER CARD CACHETS. (Image1)

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229

(Massachusetts) Harts Ville, MS, March 27, red manuscript postmark with matching "Free PM, Wm Edwards" free frank endorsement on 1827 folded letter to Canton, Ct., endorsed "PM Will forward this by CW Couch's Stage"; minor edge wear, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce stage endorsement. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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230

(New York) New York, July 23, clamshell postmark with red manuscript "51" cent rating on 1801 folded letter to Baltimore Md., forwarded with red "Balte. Md. Jul 26" cds and red manuscript "30" rating to Washington D.C., Very Fine, The Baltimore cds is the first Federally issued postmark type. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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(North Carolina) Greensboro, N.C. May 22, red cds with matching "Paid" straightline and fancy "10" in circle rating handstamp on folded cover to Brocketts Bridge N.Y., Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 115 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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232

(Ohio) Warren. O. Aug 15, straight line postmark on pink 1833 folded letter to Bloomfield., O., with manuscript fancy boxed "6" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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233

(Pennsylvania) Scrantonia, Pa., June 22, bold red strike of fancy rail postmark, on 1850 folded letter from the Lackawanna Iron Works to Easton, Pa., with matching "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps, Extremely Fine, a choice strike of this very rare fancy date stamp; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. The Scrantonia post office was established on February 12, 1850. The town name was changed to Scranton on Jan 23, 1851. This unusual postmark design is in the shape of the cross section of a railroad iron rail which where produced at the Lackawanna Iron Works. (Image1)

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234

(Utah) Fort Bridger, U.T., Dec "30", clear town postmark with manuscript date and matching "X" canceling 1861, 3¢ rose on orange cover bearing to East Chester, N.Y.; barely reduced at left with light fold, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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235

1828 (Aug. 26) Albany "B" (Steamboat), folded Supreme Court affidavit letter with large manuscript red "B" and "18¾" rating to Troy N.Y., Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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236

1838 (Oct. 18) "S.Boat", tiny red straightline handstamp and manuscript "12" rating on folded letter datelined "New York 18 Oct 1838" to Kingston N.Y.; pre-use crease, F.-V.F., This is perhaps the rarest of all the Hudson River steamboat markings that was used on the Kingston run 1830-1839. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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237

1848, Troy & New York / Steam Boat., blue two-line framed handstamp with matching "7 cts." double-circle rating handstamp on gray folded letter datelined "New York July 11th 1848" to Saratoga Springs N.Y. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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238

Boston Mass. "Steam-Boat. / 18¾", red two-line rating handstamp with matching "Boston Ms. Jul 29" cds on folded letter datelined "New York July 28th 1836" to Portsmouth N.H., Very Fine and scarce combined marking. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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239

Steamer Cote Joyeuse, script straightline in fancy shield handstamp with spread eagle, arrows, stars and olive branches on reverse of Feb. 12th 1845 folded letter from New Orleans La. to Natchitoches La., contents in French, F.-V.F., A spectacular and rare exhibition item.; with 1994 P.S.E. certificate. Milgram No. 296 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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240

Creole, straight-line handstamp of colorless letters, heavily embossed over magenta manuscript "Creole" on 1853-55 3¢ red on buff entire (U1) from Buchanan Carroll correspondence to New Orleans, cancelled by "Steam" straightline cancel and matching "New Orleans La. Apr 3" cds; minor toning and wear, Fine, Pictured in Milgram as listing example, ex-Knapp. Milgram No. 312 Estimate $300 - 400. A rare marking and one of the most peculiar of vessel named markings in this period. This handstamp does not come heavily inked, this is one of the best examples known. (Image1)

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241

Steamer D.S. Stacy, red double line oval with ornament on 1855 folded cover to New Orleans with black "Steam 5" in double line circle and bold red "New Orleans" cds, unnoticeable tear at bottom right, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Knapp. Milgram No. 367 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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242

U.S. Mail Packet Steamer Lizzie Simmons, bold four-line handstamp on pen cancelled 3¢ red on White entire (U9) from the Carrol Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine and rare. Milgram No. 802 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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243

(New York) Mail Route, two covers, 1828 Apr. 28th New Orleans to Boston Mass. with red "New-York Apr 30" cds and matching "Mail Route" h.s. with red ms. "18¾" rating, other is dated "December 16" to Dover N.H. with red "New-York Jan" cds and matching " Mail Route" h.s. with "18¾" rating, letter with small flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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244

People's Evening Line Between Albany and New York (Image1)

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245

Red River Packet St. Charles, red oval clearly struck on 1853-55 3¢ red on buff entire (U10) from Buchanon Carrol correspondence to New Orleans with bold pen cancel, Very Fine. Milgram No. 1302 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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246

Steamer Oregon 5, clear strike of red oval handstamp on folded letter datelined "New York, Sept 8. 1846" to Providence R.I., and second with "Steamer 5" red oval handstamp with "Oregon" removed on folded letter datelined "New York Sep 10, 1847" to North Bridgewater Mass., a Very Fine pair. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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247

Ouachita Packet Trenton, printed "Regular New Orleans, Ouachita and Bayou Batholmew Packet, Trenton" corner card across entire top of lemon cover with New Orleans, October 13, 1871 datelined letter mention "Trenton" shipment and invoice; couple trivial cover mends at top, F.-V.F. and rare, This cover is the listing example pictured in Milgram., ex-Knapp. Milgram No. 1383 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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248

Steamboat Stampless Collection, group of 22 covers with mostly "Steamboat" handstamps and some manuscript, includes perfect "Steam boat" straightline strike New York to Providence, 1825 Albany manuscript "B" to Waterville N.Y., 1832 & 1836 Providence to Fall River with framed "Steam. Boat" handstamps in magenta, 1839 Baltimore "Steam" from Norfolk, 1826 Baltimore "Steam Boat", 1840 Stonington "Steam", 1838 New York to Kingston with tiny red "S.Boat" straightline, 1843 New York to New London Ct. with small "Steam / Boat" two-line handstamp, 1837 and 1845 Philadelphia with "Steamboat Mail" endorsement, and 1840 red "Hudson Riv. Mail N.Y. Jun 21" agent cds, etc., F.-V.F., an interesting group with many better markings worthy of expansion. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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249

1793-97 (c.) Incoming Ship Letter to Philadelphia Pa., undated folded cover addressed to Matthew Carey, endorsed "p the Franklin" at lower left, bold strike of Philadelphia "4" cent rating handstamp for delivery at port, fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. Matthew Carey was an influential journalist and publisher. He published the periodical American Museum before 1800, and the Port Folio, a literary and critical journal that began in Jan. 1801. Philadelphia's "4" handstamps (there were three sizes) were the first numeral handstamps to be used in the United States. (Image1)

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250

1793-97 (c.) Incoming Ship Letter to Philadelphia Pa., undated folded cover addressed to Matthew Carey, endorsed "p the Rebecca" at lower left, bold strike of Philadelphia "4" cent rating handstamp for delivery at port, fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. Matthew Carey was an influential journalist and publisher. He published the periodical American Museum before 1800, and the Port Folio, a literary and critical journal that began in Jan. 1801. Philadelphia's "4" handstamps (there were three sizes) were the first numeral handstamps to be used in the United States. (Image1)

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251

1819 (Mar. 16) Canton, China to Philadelphia, datelined folded letter bearing Philadelphia small red "6" port of entry ship rate handstamp, Sep. 4 receipt docketing indicates 173 days in transit, contents separated from cover; some splitting along folds and small tear at top, Fine and early use from China. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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252

1836 (Dec. 20) Matanzas, Cuba to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter endorsed "via Philadelphia", actually entered mails with manuscript "Lewes, De., Jany. 23d" postmark and matching "Ship" and "39½" rating for double 18¾¢ to New York plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine and rare Lewes Delaware ship letter. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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253

1839 (Sep. 15) Philadelphia Pa. to Graham's Town, South Africa, datelined folded letter carried by private ship to South Africa, manuscript "Paid d/8" rating, Very Fine and scarce destination. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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254

1845 Litiz, Jamaica to Bethleham, Pa., lengthy folded letter with manuscript "20" rate, entering the U.S. mails with red "Alexandria, D.C., Jun 16" cds with matching straight line "Ship" handstamps, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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255

1845 (May 17) Trinity, Martinique to Bangor Me. via Plymouth N.C., datelined folded letter with bill of lading copy for a shipload of molasses, bold red "Forwarded By C. Fleurot & Co., St. Pierre, Martinique." oval forwarders handstamp, carried by private ship, entered mails with red "Plymouth N.C. Jun 11" cds and matching tiny "SHIP" handstamp with manuscript "27" cent rating for 25¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee; light folded wear, Very Fine, a choice example of this rare Plymouth tiny ship marking. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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256

1846 (c., Jan.) Guadeloupe to Geneva N.Y. via Wilmington N.C., cover carried by private ship, flap with ms. "Recd & forwarded by your obd. srv. Elijah Dickinson, Wilmington N.C." forwarder's endorsement, entered mails with blue "Wilmington N.C. Feb. 2" cds and matching "Ship" straightline and "12" rating for 10¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, forwarded to Newark N.J., various ratings totaled to 24¢, Very Fine and unusual forwarded ship letter. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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257

1851 (Jan. 6) Matanzas, Cuba to Philadelphia Pa. via Charleston, blue printed circular carried by private ship into Charleston S.C. where red "6" cent due rating struck; file fold at left, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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258

1844-1860s Ship Postal History, group of 12 covers including 1844 Cuba to New York via Charleston with red "Ship" straightline, 1848 Cuba to Portland with "New-York Ship '12cts' Sep 11" cds, 1849 Cuba to New York via Savannah with "Ship" and "12" handstamps, 1833 Valparaiso, Chile to New York with red "Baltimore Md. May 24" cds and matching "Ship" straightline, etc.; some flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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259

1850-1870s Steamship Mail, group of 11 covers including red "Charleston S.C. '12½' Nov 12" integral steamship cds on incoming cover from Cuba to Portland, two 1850 folded letters carried by USMSC Ohio from Cuba to New York with "Steam/Ship" two-line handstamp and "12½" circled handstamp, various incoming with markings of "N.Y. Steamship 10" cds, "Steamship 20", and "Steamship 10". Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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260

"Great Britain", 1846 (Jul. 5) Darbyshire, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter endorsed "G Western" corrected to "Britain" at lower left, rimless "Ship-Letter, Liverpool, JY 7 46" crown cds on the reverse, red "8" pence prepaid rating handstamp, carried as endorsed by Great Britain from Liverpool Jul. 7th to New York arriving Jul. 24th, blue manuscript "7" cents due for 5¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, letterhead with very detailed engraved illustration of village view occupying the upper half of the first page with "Matlock" caption, Very Fine, This was the Last Voyage of the Great Britain. Estimate $500 - 750. Letter carried on the fourth and last voyage of the Great Britain to New York before she ran hard aground on the sandy beach of Dundrum Bay near Belfast in September 1846. The "Great Britain" at 3,450 tons was the world's largest steamship when launched. (Image1)

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261

"Great Western", 1839 (Jun. 5) Mobile Ala. to London, England, folded letter endorsed "Express 1" with blue "Mobile Ala. Jun 5" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "75" rating, carried by Great Western from New York Jun. 13th to Bristol arriving Jun. 27th, "Bristol / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp and manuscript "1/5" 1s5d rating, red London (6.28) arrival backstamp; light edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE U.S. EXPRESS MAIL TRANSATLANTIC USE BY PIONEER STEAMSHIP "GREAT WESTERN". Letter sent by U.S. Express Mail from Mobile at the 75¢ express mail rate (triple the normal rates or 3x25¢) to forwarding agent in New York, who placed letter in steamship's letter bag. Bristol marked 1s5d due in London (8d ship fee plus 13d inland fee to London). (Image1)

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"Great Western", 1840 (Sep. 11) London, England to New York N.Y., folded letter with red "Paid Ship Letter, London, 11 SP 11 1840" crown handstamp and red manuscript "8" pence prepaid rating, carried as endorsed Great Western from Bristol Sep. 12th to New York arriving Sep. 16th, New York manuscript "6" cent due rating, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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263

"Liverpool", 1839 (Dec. 1) New Orleans La. to London, England, datelined folded letter with blue "New Orleans La. Dec 1" cds with red manuscript "25" cent rating, carried by Transatlantic Steamship Co. Liverpool from New York Dec. 15th to Liverpool arriving Jan. 11th, two-line "Liverpool / Ship Letter" handstamp with manuscript "8" pence uniform ship letter rating; file fold wear, F.-V.F., This was the last return voyage of the Transatlantic Steamship Co. Liverpool. Estimate $400 - 600. THIS WAS THE FIRST STEAMSHIP MAIL UNDER THE BRITISH 8D UNIFORM SHIP LETTER RATE EFFECTIVE JAN. 10TH 1840. "Liverpool" put into Fayal, Azores on Dec. 31st for coal. She departed on the evening of Jan. 4th for Liverpool according to John Pollock, the Liverpool agent for the line. This was a non-contract steamship sailing subject to the uniform British ship letter rate. (Image1)

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"Sarah Sands" Maiden Voyage, 1847 (Jan. 15) London, England to Salem Mass., folded letter endorsed "p. Sarah Sands" with red "Ship Letter, London, 15 JA 15 '47" crown datestamp and red manuscript "8" rating for the 8d outgoing ship letter rate, carried by Sarah Sands from Liverpool Jan. 20 to New York arriving Feb. 10, red "New-York 'Ship 7cts' Feb 11" due cds, Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. ONE OF ONLY 12 RECORDED LETTERS CARRIED ON THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE SARAH SANDS. The "Sarah Sands" was only the second iron screw propelled vessel on the North Atlantic and launched in September 1846. The maiden voyage was under charter to the Red Cross Line. She made fifteen round voyages between 1847-1852, but she proved too slow for Atlantic trade and was sold to the Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company in 1850 arriving San Francisco June 5th. Sold on in July 1851 for service to Australia and sank near Bombay in 1858. (Image1)

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265

"Sarah Sands", 1849 (Mar. 1) New York N.Y. to Liverpool, England, blue docketed folded cover to Messrs. Rothchild & Sons, carried as endorsed by Sarah Sands from New York Mar. 1st to Liverpool arriving Mar. 19th, bold "20 Mar 1849, Liverpool, Ship" backstamp and "8" pence uniform ship letter rate; horizontal fold, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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266

1838-46, Pioneer Transatlantic Steamship Mail, group of 6 covers including 1839 Philadelphia to London by British Queen, 1841 New York to France by Britannia, 1839 New York-London and Plymouth-New York by Liverpool, 1839 England to Richmond Va. by Great Western, and 1846 New York to London by Great Britain; some flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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267

1838 (Oct. 3) Philadelphia Pa. to London, England, folded letter with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 3" cds with matching "Paid" framed handstamp with red manuscript "75" cent rating (two-times 25¢ Freight Money steamship fee plus two-times 12½¢ inland postage), carried as endorsed by Great Western from New York Oct. 4th to Bristol arriving Oct. 17th, two-line "Bristol / Ship-Letter" framed handstamp and manuscript "2/-" shilling packet rating, red London (10.18) arrival backstamp, exceptionally fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1839 (Mar. 8) Philadelphia Pa. to London, England via New York Forwarder, folded cover with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Mar 8" cds and matching framed "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "25" cent rating (12½¢ ship Freight money fee plus 12½¢ inland postage), flap with "Forwarded by Wm W. De Forest & Co., New-York" forwarders oval handstamp, "Portsmouth / Ship Letter" framed handstamp and "2/8" 2s8d due rating, red London (4.2) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1839 (Jun. 5) Baltimore, Md. to London, England, folded letter showing partial red "Baltimore Md. Jun 5" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "37½" and "25" ratings for 2x 18¾¢ inland postage and 2x 12½¢ sailing ship freight money fee, endorsed at top left "Mail & ship postage paid", red "New-York Jun 6" cds, carried by Swallowtail Line George Washington from New York June 7 to Liverpool arriving June 24, partial Liverpool "Ship Letter" and London (6.25) backstamps, manuscript "3/2" due 3s2d due rating for 2x 8d ship fee plus 2x 11d inland, Very Fine, ex-Winter. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1839 (Jun. 7) Charleston S.C. to London, England, folded letter with black "Herckenrath Lowndes & Co." oval handstamp (Charleston forwarders) used as corner card and red "Charleston S.C. Jun 7" cds and matching "Paid" straightline with manuscript "25" cent Freight Money steamship fee plus "25" cent inland postage ratings, red "New-York Jun 11" cds, carried by Great Western from New York Jun. 13th to Bristol arriving Jun. 27th, two-line "Bristol / Ship Letter" handstamp and manuscript "2/10" 2s10d due rating, red London (6.28) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1839 (Aug. 6) Baltimore Md. to Halifax, England, datelined folded letter with red "Baltimore Md. Aug 6" cds and "Paid" straightline with red manuscript "Ship 12½" freight money rating and "18¾" inland postage rating, red "New-York Aug 7" cds, carried on Blue Swallowtail Line Independence from New York Aug. 7th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 28th, two-line "Liverpool / Ship Letter" backstamp, and "1/4" 1s4d rating, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1840 (Aug. 15) Philadelphia Pa. to London, England, folded cover with partial blue "Philadelphia" cds and matching framed "Paid" handstamp with "37½" rating for 12½¢ inland postage plus 25¢ freight money steamship fee, carried as endorsed by Great Western from New York Aug. 18th to Bristol arriving Sep. 1st, red "Bristol / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp with "8" pence due rating, red London (9.2) arrival backstamp; light fold toning, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1841 (Apr. 23) Charleston S.C. to Greenock, Scotland, datelined folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Apr. 23" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with "25" cent rating for freight money steamship fee and additional "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "25" cent rating for postage, carried by Great Western from New York May 1st to Bristol arriving May 14th, red "Bristol / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp with manuscript "8" pence due rating. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1843 (Jan. 24) Philadelphia Pa. to Heath, England, datelined folded letter with light "Philadelphia Pa. Jan 24" cds in blue with matching "Paid" framed handstamp and red manuscript "25" rating for 12½¢ inland postage plus 12½¢ freight money fee for sailing ship, "Liverpool, Ship, 12 MR 43" framed backstamp and matching "8" pence due rating, Halifax (3.13) transit backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1843 (May 24) Philadelphia Pa. to London, England, datelined folded letter with red "Philadelphia Pa. May 24" cds and matching framed "Paid" handstamp with blue manuscript "37½" combined rating (25¢ freight money steamship fee plus 12½¢ inland postage), carried by Great Western from New York May 25th to Liverpool arriving Jun. 8th, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1844 (Jan. 9) Baltimore Md. to London, England, datelined folded letter with blue "Baltimore Md. Jan 9" cds with matching "Paid" straightline and red manuscript "37½" rating for 3x 12½¢ freight money sailing ship fee plus red manuscript "51¼" rating for 3x 18¾¢, "1 FE 44, Liverpool, Ship" framed backstamp and manuscript "8" pence uniform ship letter rating, red London (2.1) arrival backstamp, F.-V.F., a scarce triple-rate sailing packet freight money letter. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1844 (Sep. 13) Philadelphia Pa. to Jura, Switzerland, folded letter with red "Philadelphia Pa. Sep 13" cds and matching "Paid" framed handstamp with "37½" rating for 12½¢ inland postage plus 25¢ freight money steamship fee, carried by Great Western from New York Sep 14th to Liverpool arriving Sep. 29th, framed "Liverpool Ship, 30 SP 44" backstamp, red London (10.1) backstamp and matching "Colonies, &c. Art 12." framed accountancy handstamp, Boulange (10.3) entry cds, to Salins and readdressed Jura, France, various ratings and backstamps including "Route de Geneve, 7 Oct", Very Fine and unusual freight money letter to France. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1846 (Mar. 6) Charleston, S.C. to London, England, folded letter with red "Herckenrath Lowndes & Co." oval handstamp (Charleston forwarder) used as corner card, red "Charleston S.C. Mar 6" cds and matching "Paid" "10" handstamps, red manuscript "12½" prepaid rating for sailing ship freight money fee, carried by Kermit Line Waterloo from New York Mar. 14 to Liverpool arriving Apr. 16, Liverpool Ship (4.16) and London (4.17) backstamps, manuscript "8" pence due rating for uniform ship fee, Very Fine and attractive, Charleston freight money covers are uncommon and those by sailing ship are scarce, ex-Winter. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1847 (Jan. 14) New Orleans, La. to London, England, folded cover with "New Orleans La. Jan 14" cds with matching "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps, blue manuscript "12½" rating for freight money fee by sailing ship, carried by Dramatic Line Sheridan from New York about Jan. 25 to Liverpool arriving Feb. 16, "Liverpool Ship/16 FE 1847" and London (2.17) backstamps, Very Fine, a late use of a freight money fee, ex-Winter. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1839-46, Transatlantic Freight Money Letters, group of 5 covers comprising 1839 Philadelphia to London, 1839 Baltimore to London by Royal William, 1842 Baltimore to London via sailing packet, 1842 Baltimore to Liverpool by Great Western, and 1846 New York to London by Great Western with pencil "25" freight money notation and indistinct red "New-York '2cts' 6 Oct" drop letter cds, the latter faulty but extremely rare N.Y.C. use with freight money notation and drop letter rate, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1723 (Jun. 22) Choptank Md. to Yorkshire, England, datelined folded letter endorsed "By Bedle Bagg" at lower left, London "2/NO" bishop mark backstamp and manuscript "1/-" shilling rating, some soiling, Fine and very early Colonial transatlantic use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1734 (Jul. 26) Lancaster, England to Philadelphia Pa., Quaker datelined folded letter to William Backhouse from his wife endorsed "This to be forwarded by Thomas Jackson in Cornhill, London", bold "Lancaster" straightline and partial Sep. bishop mark, entered mails with "Bos Shp. 7 dw. 16 gr." postmark and rating to Philadelphia; accompanied by a slightly earlier William Backhouse letter to his wife at Lancaster datelined "Philadelphia 4th 6th Mo. 1734" and carried privately to England, manuscript markings and London "30/SE" Bishop postmark; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. AN INTERESTING PAIR OF LETTERS TO AND FROM PHILADELPHIA QUAKER MISSIONARY WILLIAM BACKHOUSE, ONE HAVING A RARE AND EARLY EXAMPLE OF THE "BOS" SHIP MARKING KNOWN USED 1734-35. The Quaker Backhouse family was powerful and wealthy with many interests. These included the Stockton and Darlington Railway, horticulture and botany and banking. (Image1)

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1746 (Apr. 10) Charles Town S.C. to London, England, folded cover from the known correspondence to Rev. Dr. Philip Bearcroft, Sec. to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Ports at London, carried transatlantic privately and posted with London Dockwra backstamp for 1 pence delivery, docketed as "S. Carolina, Mr. Durand, April 10th 1746" on flap, and "Rec'd 12 Jany 1746" (1747); some separations hinge reinforced, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE EARLY TRANSATLANTIC LETTER FROM SOUTH CAROLINA WITH A LONDON DOCKWRA. (Image1)

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1749 (Mar. 3) London, England to Newport R.I., datelined folded letter from the Vernon correspondence, carried transatlantic by private ship, entered the mails at Boston with "B Sh" postmark and "3/8" 3 dwt 8gr rating, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1757 (Jan. 8) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover addressed to John Reynell with London ""8/IA" Bishop mark backstamp and red manuscript "1N" prepaid packet rating, carried by Falmouth packet General Wall from Falmouth Feb. 13th to New York Mar. 22nd, red manuscript "NY 3dwt" postmark and inland postage rating, Philadelphia red manuscript "1/3" 1s3d local currency due rating, "RG" in circle backstamp, inside receipt docketing "From Mary Groth rec'd 24th of 3 mon. 1757 Via New York", Very Fine and rare. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1759 (Jan. 16) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover with partial London "16/IA" bishop mark backstamp and red manuscript "p. 1N6" error rating crossed out and updated to "p. 1N" prepaid rating for 1s packet, carried by Falmouth packet General Wall from Falmouth Jan. 21st to New York arriving Mar. 5th, New York "3 dwt" inland postage due rating, inside docketed "From John Edwin, Rece'd 3 mon 17. 1759 p Packett", Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1762 (Sep. 11) London, England to Falmouth Va., datelined folded letter endorsed "p NYK Packet" at bottom left, London "11/SE" bishop mark backstamp and red manuscript "P 1N" shilling prepaid packet rating, "New York" two-line postmark with manuscript "2/" shilling currency rating, Virginia "6" pence local currency due rating, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1763 (May 18) Philadelphia Pa. to Madeira, datelined folded letter from the Newton Gordon correspondence endorsed "p. Capt. Burrows, Q.D.C." at bottom left, inside docketed "Alexander Barclay, Rec'd 4 August 1763", minor erosion along fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1769 (c., Sep. 29) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., undated folded cover with London "29/SE" bishop mark backstamp and red manuscript "p 1N" shilling prepaid packet rating, carried by Falmouth packet Harriot from Falmouth Oct. 12th to New York arriving Nov. 29th, two-line "New York" postmark and manuscript "3 dwt" rating for inland postage to Philadelphia; small folded mend affects postmark, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1770 (May 30) London, England to Newport R.I, datelined folded letter from the Vernon correspondence endorsed "p. Capt. Scott via Boston", entered mails with red "BOSTON" straightline and matching "7 SE" Franklin mark with manuscript "Sh 2.16" rating for 2 dwt inland postage plus 16gr ship fee, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1771 (Feb. 6) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., docketed folded cover with London "6/FE" Bishop mark backstamp and manuscript "2N" rating for double the 1s packet fee, carried by Falmouth Packet Mercury from Falmouth Feb. 18th to New York arriving Apr. 30th, reverse with "New York" two-line postmark and matching "30 AP" Franklin mark with magenta "12" dwt rating for inland postage, Philadelphia "5/2" 5s2d local currency due rating; horizontal fold toning, Fine, a scarce double rate Falmouth packet use. Estimate $300 - 400. New York rated the cover 12 dwt inland postage due, which was equivalent to 36d. Philadelphia local currency was 36d x 1.67 = 60d plus a 2d local delivery fee totallying 5s2d. (Image1)

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1772 (Dec. 5) Norwich, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover with "NORWICH" straightline with manuscript "Pd. 1/4" 1s4d rating, London "POST/PAID" circled handstamp with red manuscript "p. 1/4" restatement, carried as endorsed by Falmouth packet Duke of Cumberland from Falmouth Dec. 25th to New York arriving Feb. 7th, New York red "2" inland postage due rating, Philadelphia red ms. "1/-" 1s local currency due rating (6d (2x 3dwt) inland plus 1d delivery x 1.67 = 12d); light cover toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1773 (Feb. 11) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover with London "11/FE" bishop mark backstamp and manuscript "1N" rating for 1s packet fee, carried by Falmouth packet Mercury from Falmouth Mar. 7th to New York arriving May 3rd, reverse with "New York" two-line postmark with May Franklin mark adjacent, red manuscript "Single Sheet 6" dwt inland postage rating, Philadelphia red manuscript "2/8" 2s8d local currency rating, cover nick and tear at top, panels separated, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1774 (May 4) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover with London "4/MA" bishop mark backstamp and manuscript "1N" rating for 1s packet, carried by Falmouth packet Earl of Halifax from Falmouth May 12th to New York arriving Jul. 6th, reverse with indistinct "New-York" straightline and "6 JY" Franklin mark, manuscript "6" dwt inland postage rating, Philadelphia red manuscript "2/8" local currency due rating; light fold toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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(Revolutionary War) 1775 (May 2) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., docketed folded cover endorsed "p. Dolphin, Capt. Read" at bottom left, Brig. Dolphin arrived at Philadelphia on Jul. 8th from Kingston, Jamaica; internal separation including top flap, F.-V.F., This cover was sent just after hostilities with the American Colonies on April 19th 1775, but prior to the partial blockade starting in Sep. 1775. Estimate $100 - 150. Sailing ships would often take a southerly route carrying cargo to the Caribbean, then ride the Gulf stream. (Image1)

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(Revolutionary War) 1780 (Jul. 28) Savannah Ga. to North Britain, folded letter from a sailor recently arrived at Savannah, carried transatlantic possibly by warship, partial "Portsmouth / Ship Lre" two-line handstamp and manuscript rating, crossed out and updated to "In All 10", London "11/OC" bishop mark; address faded, some wear and cover tear, Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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(Revolutionary War) 1781 (c., Dec. 6) London, England to New York N.Y., folded letter from John Drummond to Daniel Goddard with London "6/DE" bishop mark backstamp and manuscript "2N" shilling rating, probably carried by Falmouth packet Sandwich departing Jan. 15th 1782 to New York arriving Mar. 5th, with news "We have heard by way of France of the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis", signed on address leaf John Drummond, silked on inside due to fold separations, accompanied by additional Revolutionary War letter datelined "London Jun 27. 1775" t0 America with additional manuscript "Exd" and referring to the war as our "civil war", some fold separation, Fine, An interesting pair of Revolutionary war items. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1785 (Sep. 17) Londonderry, Ireland to Providence R.I., datelined folded letter carried transatlantic by private ship, entered mails with Philadelphia "6 DE" Franklin mark and manuscript "Sh 4.16" rating for 4 dwt inland postage plus 16 gr ship fee; some fold wear and tear, Fine and scarce Philadelphia ship letter, ASCC cat. $750. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1785 (Sep. 26) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter with London "5/OC" Bishop mark backstamp and "Post / Paid" in circle handstamp with red manuscript "P 1/" shilling packet rating, endorsed "p. Packet" at bottom left, carried by Greyhound from Falmouth Oct. 16th to New York arriving Nov. 23rd, manuscript "2" rating, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1785 (Oct. 6) Oath of Allegiance, one page partly printed document certifying that Samuel Jacobs has taken the oath of Allegiance directed by the Pennsylvania Assembly on June 13, 1777; some faults, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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