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British Parliamentary Post and Early Colonial Period continued...

Falmouth-New York Packet Service
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
2650 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1755) "NEW/YORK". Remarkably bold brownish-black strike of two-line handstamp and manuscript "3dwt" rate (N.Y. to Phila.) on folded cover from England to John Pemberton in Philadelphia, matching "13/DE" (Dec. 13) Bishop's mark on back, sender's "P the Packett Via N. York" routing and receipt docketing "London 12 mo. 13 1755 From John Huntt", sent from London on Dec. 13, 1755, the second month of Falmouth-New York packet service, red "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate, minor tissue strengthening behind folds

VERY FINE. THIS COVER WAS CARRIED ON THE SECOND PACKET SAILING FROM FROM FALMOUTH TO NEW YORK.

According to Horowicz-Lowe (p. 13): "On 15th November 1755, the British Post Office dispatched the first regular mail packet from Falmouth to New York. From this time there were two packets sailing monthly to and from New York, and this service continued right through to the Revolutionary period with few interruptions." The "NEW/YORK" handstamp is reputed to have been applied by the agent for the Falmouth packet. This is the earliest Falmouth-New York Packet cover we have located (Horowicz-Lowe valued this marking at £250 used in 1756 versus £35 after 1757). (Image)

E. 2,000-3,000

SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
2651 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1756) "NEW/YORK". Clearly-struck two-line handstamp, manuscript "3dwt" rate (N.Y. to Phila.) and red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate on folded cover from England to James Pemberton in Philadelphia, receipt docketing "London 3 March 1756 from John Lodge to James Pemberton", toned along file folds, tissue repairs to back panels only, Fine, very early Falmouth-New York packet usage (service started in November 1755), Horowicz-Lowe valued this marking at £250 used in 1756 versus £35 after 1757 (Image) E. 750-1,000

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
2652 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1756) "NEW/YORK". Clear strike of brownish-black two-line handstamp, red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate, red manuscript "3dwt" rate (N.Y. to Phila.) on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "11/SE" (Sep. 11) Bishop's mark on back, sender's routing "Pr The Packet", receipt docketing "From Elias Bland, reced 11th mon: 10th 1756 p the Packet", Very Fine, a very early Falmouth-New York packet cover (service started in November 1755), Horowicz-Lowe valued this marking at £250 used in 1756 versus £35 after 1757 (Image) E. 500-750

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
2653 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1756) "NEW/YORK". Bold strike of brownish-black two-line handstamp, red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate, manuscript "3dwt" rate (N.Y. to Phila.) on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "14/AV" (Apr. 14) Bishop's mark on back, sender's routing "Pr The Packet", receipt docketing "From Elias Bland, reced 10th mon: 9th 1756 p the Packet", two panels slightly reduced, still Very Fine, a very early Falmouth-New York packet cover (service started in November 1755), Horowicz-Lowe valued this marking at £250 used in 1756 versus £35 after 1757 (Image) E. 500-750

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
2654 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1756) "NEW/YORK". Light strike of brownish-black two-line handstamp, red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate, manuscript "3dwt" rate (N.Y. to Phila.) on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "10/AP" (Apr. 10) Bishop's mark on back, sender's routing "Pr the Pacquet", receipt docketing "From George & Robert Udny, rece'd 6 mon 21st 1756 Via New York", slightly toned file fold, otherwise Fine, a very early Falmouth-New York packet cover (service started in November 1755), Horowicz-Lowe valued this marking at £250 used in 1756 versus £35 after 1757 (Image) E. 300-400

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
2655 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1756) "NEW/YORK". Perfect bold strike of brownish-black two-line handstamp, red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate, manuscript "3dwt" rate (N.Y. to Phila.) on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "13/MA" (Mar. 13) Bishop's mark on back, sender's routing "Pr The Packet", receipt docketing "From Elias Bland, Rec'd 26 of 6 mo: 1756 Via New York", wear confined to back, Extremely Fine, a very early Falmouth-New York packet cover (service started in November 1755), Horowicz-Lowe valued this marking at £250 used in 1756 versus £35 after 1757 (Image) E. 750-1,000

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
2656 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1756) "NY 3.16dwt". Manuscript postmark with "16" grain ship fee incorrectly applied to this packet letter, crossed out and correctly rated 3dwt (N.Y. to Phila.), red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "1/3d" due in local currency (3dwt=9p x 1.67 inflation factor=15p, or 1sh3p without carrier fee), "15/NO" (Nov. 15) Bishop's mark on back, sender's routing "P the Pacquet", receipt docketing "From George & Robert Udny, rece'd, 10th of 2nd mo 1756 Via New York", slightly toned file fold, otherwise Fine, a very early Falmouth-New York packet letter (service started in November 1755) (Image) E. 500-750

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
2657 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1757) "NY 3dw". Red manuscript postmark and 3dwt rate (N.Y. to Phila.), red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "1/3d" due in local currency (3dwt=9p x 1.67 inflation factor=15p, or 1sh3p without carrier fee), "8/IA" (Jan. 8) Bishop's mark and "RG" in circle on back, receipt docketing "From Mary Groth rece'd 24th of 3 mon. 1757 Via New York"", minor wear and toning along folds, still Very Fine (Image) E. 300-400

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction
2658 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1757) "NEW/YORK". Brownish-black two-line handstamp, red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate, manuscript "3dwt" rate (N.Y. to Phila.) on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "1/3d" due in local currency (3dwt=9p x 1.67 inflation factor=15p, or 1sh3p without carrier fee), "12/FE" (Feb. 12) Bishop's mark on back, sender's routing "Pr the Pacquet", receipt docketing "From George & Robt. Udny re'd, 5 mon: 14th 1757. Via N York P ye. Packet", trivial faint stains, otherwise Very Fine (Image) E. 300-400

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
2659 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1757) "NEW/YORK". Brownish-black two-line handstamp, red manuscript "P1N" prepaid 1sh packet rate, manuscript "3dwt" rate (N.Y. to Phila.) on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "1/3d" due in local currency (3dwt=9p x 1.67 inflation factor=15p, or 1sh3p without carrier fee), "14/MA" (Mar. 12) Bishop's mark on back, sender's routing "Pr the Packett", receipt docketing "From George & Robt. Udny, Rece'd, 20 of 7 mo: 1757. P the Packett", small faint stain, Very Fine (Image) E. 300-400

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
2660 c image(Falmouth-New York Packet, 1757) "NY 3d". Red manuscript postmark and 3dwt rate (N.Y. to Phila.), red manuscript "pd 1N4" prepaid 1sh packet rate plus 4p internal British postage on folded cover from England to John Reynell in Philadelphia, "LEEDS" straightline backstamp with "LE" strengthened in manuscript (apparently around the time of mailing), "PD" in circle handstamp and matching "5/IA" (Jan. 5) Bishop's mark on back, receipt docketing "From John & Robt. Elam, rece'd 7 mon 24 1757 via New York", Very Fine (Image) E. 300-400

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

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