U.S. Postal History by State and Town continued...

**Regular Issues on Cover continued...**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
561			Abram LeGallez Handpainted Cachets, LeGallez is one of the most sought after cachet makers of the classic period, all covers are either unaddressed or pencil addressed, seven are patriotic hand painted envelopes, most dating from 1942-45, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)	Est. $200-300 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction

**Airmail & BOB Postal History**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
562		Scott No. C2	Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green (Scott C2), tied on small cover by magenta "Air Mail Service Wash.-N.Y.-Phila., Washington 7/15-18 duplex. The date on the dial has bben manually corrected from "13" to "15" (ms) and is attested by the Philadelphia rcvr. on rev. dated 7/15/18, F.-V.F. cover, attractive & unusual. Scott $800. (Image)	Scott $800 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
563		Scott No. C13-14	Airmail, 1930, 65¢ Graf Zeppelin (Scott C13-14), attractive flight cover, C13 a well centered horizontal pair, C14 choice single,tied on 1930 flight cover to Sandusky, Ohio by black "New York, Apr. 30, 1930" cancels, a nice clean cover, F.-V.F. Scott $730. (Image)	Scott $730 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
564		Scott No. C15	Airmail, 1930, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin (Scott C15), choice example tied on 1930 Flight cover to Sandusky, Ohio by black "Varick St. Station, NY, Apr. 30, 1930" cancel, an attractive flight cover, Very Fine. Scott $625. (Image)	Scott $625 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
565		Scott No. C37	Airmail, 1948, 5¢ carmine coil (Scott C37), Dorothy Knapp handpainted cachet, intricate and colorful design, with coil pair, addressed FS Raymond, a Superb cover, very scarce, signed DW Knapp, Rhinebeck NY. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)	Est. $300-400 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
566		Scott No. UCM1	Military Airmail, 1944-45, 6¢ orange, "R.F." overprint a (Scott UCM1), "Poste navale" 7/15/(44) CDS, purple censor markings, senders return address on the reverse, Extremely Finecover, scarce and unpriced variety, 2010 P.F. Cert. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)	Est. $200-300 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
567			Revenue usage of 1863, 5¢ brown (76) on document, uncancelled on proposal for paving 3rd Street in Hoboken NJ, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.	Est. $200-300 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction

**U.S. Civil War Postal History**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
568			1810 Bill For Hire Of Negroes, estimate for the hire of Negroes belonging to John Smith's estate. Lists names of Negroes and cost per annum. Very early and desirable document, Fine document. Estimate $250 - 351. (Image)	Est. $250-351 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
569			1814 Bill For The Use Of Blacks In Boston, early bill from Boston MA detailing charges for the hire of nine blacks at 15/each. Slavery had been abolished in Massachusetts in 1780. An interesting look at the hiring and charges of free blacks. Bill has erosion at bottom corners, V.G. document. Estimate $250 - 350.	Est. $250-350 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
570			1864 Confederate Soldier's Letter, two page letter on printed letterhead "Confederate States/Quartermaster's Department/Railroad Bureau/Richmond", dated May 25, 1864, it is written by W.G. Roland, reads in part "…My business to Wilmington is to take 25 or 30 workmen down, Yankees who have refused to be exchanged & are going to be sent there to work…Grant seems to be maneuvering for a new position & I believe it has thrown Gen. Lee nearer Richmond. He has made several attacks recently but they were very feeble…", a desirable Confederate letter, scarce, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)	Est. $200-300 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
571			Brother Against Brother, Date lined Acworth GA, June 7 1864, reads in part "… I have heard that you were on the other side of the questions from me and if that is the case and the cause that you dont write to me write once more and let me know…" Interesting war content. Signed D. Jones Co B, 810th Regt Ill. Needs further research., F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.	Est. $100-150 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
572			Call Me Copperhead, Secessionist, Demonstrative letter Datelined June 8, 1864 from a A. J. Jones, reads in part "…I would suppose from the tennor of your letter that then you would prefer some Anglo American of African discent then you may cry Copperhead Copperhead… " Wonderful political & social content. Some blue ink smears not detracting., F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.	Est. $100-150 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
573			The Constitution And The Laws, illustrated patriotic lettersheet, datelined Camp Wood March 7th/62, two page letter complaining about not receiving any mail and their march, reads in part ".I dont believe a regiment ever marched in any worse roads than we did. it snowed hailed and rained the whole six days." Tells his brother to address future letters to Camp Wood, Munfordville KY, Co C, 7th Regmt. Needs further research., F.-V.F. lettersheet. Estimate $200 - 300.	Est. $200-300 SOLD for $80.00 Will close during Public Auction
574			Eagle And Flags, illustrated patriotic lettersheet, datelined Camp Parole Maryland Sept 8, 4 page letter, he writes about his capture & parole, reads in part "… I was taken at Galeton Tenn the 20th of Aug By Johnny Morgin had to walk 20 miles…next day after the fight we were paroled…told us if they found us south of that they would shoot us…" Interesting content when prisoner exchanges were still conducted., F.-V.F. lettersheet. Estimate $200 - 300.	Est. $200-300 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
575			"Forwarded by Adams Express Co from Cincinnati, O." Soldiers Letter, yellow label on cover to Laselle, Ill., ms. "Soldier's Letter, Lt. Col. Smith, W.S.S.", additional orange express label "Money Package forwarded by American Express Company from Indianapolis, Ind.", additional ms. "$15.00, Very Fine cover, very scarce combination. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image)	Est. $500-750 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
576			Reward For Runaway Slaves, ms "Partlow VA/July 20th 1855", "Paid 3" & "In haste" on FLS, headed "$50 Reward", reads in part "Fifty dollars reward is offered for the apprehension & delivery to me…of my two servants Davy & Joe who left without provocation…Davy can do tolerably good Blacksmith…please put the city authorities on the look out…as it is my intention for you to sell them for me…", Very Fine cover. Estimate $250 - 350.	Est. $250-350 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
577			Richmond VA Hiring Out Negroes, 3c (11A) tied by 1856 Richmond VA circle date stamp to Barboursville, corner ad reads "Edgar Macon, Agent & Commission Merchant, Richmond VA…Also,gives particular attention to HIRING OUT NEGROES" A rare slave dealer advertising cover. A later ad cover for Dealer In Slaves from New Orleans brought 2,900.00 in Risvold's Sale., Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)	Est. $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
578			Soldier's Letter, complete strike "Soldier's Letter/A.J.M./Col. 26th N.J.V." oval, 40x25mm, with "Due 3" SL & "Washington DC/Mar 10/1863" cds, on cover to New Providence NJ, mounting stain lower right, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)	Est. $300-400 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
579			Soldier's Letter, complete strike "Soldier's Letter/A.J.M./Col. 26th N.J.V." oval, on cover, with "Due 3" SL, to Newark NJ, ms "In care F.C. Davis", Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.	Est. $300-400 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
580			Soldier's Letter Held For Postage, unusual and rare complete "Soldier's Letter" in oval, 45x18mm, with "Held For/Postage" in lozenge, on cover, to East Greenwich NY, with "Due 3" SL on reverse and Apr 15 1863 Nashville TN cds, includes letter on U.S. Philatelic Classics Society letterhead discussing cover, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)	Est. $300-400 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction

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