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The Beginning of Adhesive Postage in the United States continued...

N.Y. Postmaster's Provisionals - Balances and Collateral
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
643 c New York N.Y., 5c Black, ACM Initials (9X1).> Six covers, all single uses, two with stamps tied by red square grid, one tied by red Paid arc, others blue, black and magenta pen cancels respectively, five with the typical New York integral-rate ciNew York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Six covers, all single uses, two with stamps tied by red square grid, one tied by red "Paid" arc, others blue, black and magenta pen cancels respectively, five with the typical New York integral-rate circular datestamp, the magenta pen cover with the non-integral New York datestamp, New York State, Philadelphia and Mass. destinations, margins mostly slightly cutting on one side and couple small faults to be expected, overall Fine-Very Fine appearance, a worthwhile group of covers (Image)

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 3,750.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
644 c New York N.Y., 5c Black, "ACM" Initials (9X1). Four covers, first with pair paying the over-300 miles rate to Carrollton Ky., next two single uses incl. one tied by red "Paid" arc handstamp, each faulty to some degree, appear Fine, last uncancelled and affixed to 1846 folded letter to Providence R.I. with red "Steamer Oregon 5" handstamp at left and ms. "Paid", two accompanying P.F. certificates state that the stamp did not originate on this otherwise genuine stampless letter, offered as is, both the cover and the stamp are attractive and could be separated should the buyer concur with the P.F. (which we do), with 1979 and 1992 P.F. certificates

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 3,725.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
645 c July 1-2, 1845, Stampless Covers.> Two, first New-York 5 cts. Jul. 1 integral-rate circular datestamp on 1845 datelined folded letter, second folded letter with same circular datestamp dated Jul. 2, 5 cts. rating crossed out and re-rated 10 fJuly 1-2, 1845, Stampless Covers. Two, first "New-York 5 cts. Jul. 1" integral-rate circular datestamp on 1845 datelined folded letter, second folded letter with same circular datestamp dated "Jul. 2", "5 cts." rating crossed out and re-rated "10" for over-300 miles rate, contents include "Firstly, let us rejoice together in the opening era of cheap postage!", second with file folds and light soiling, Very Fine pair of covers from the first two days of reduced postage rates under the Act of March 3, 1845, the New York Postmaster's Provisional stamps are not known used until July 15 (Image)

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 E. 150-200

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
646   Robert H. Morris, New York N.Y. Postmaster.> Wonderful collateral collection related to Robert H. Morris and the New York Post Office, incl. 1843 stampless cover to Albany signed in upper left corner RHM, four letters or Post Office notices and anRobert H. Morris, New York N.Y. Postmaster. Wonderful collateral collection related to Robert H. Morris and the New York Post Office, incl. 1843 stampless cover to Albany signed in upper left corner "RHM", four letters or Post Office notices and an accompanying cover each signed "Robt. H. Morris", two adding "PM" at the end, two other interesting New York Post Office forms, one signed by A.C. Monson, finally a group of pages from a contemporary book giving information about the New York Post Office and letter rates etc., condition is uniformly nice, a choice group for the New York Provisional collector (Image)

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 E. 750-1,000

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
647   New York Post Office, Aug. 18, 1846.> Pre-printed New York Post Office letterhead with a request for assistance related to $15, written by an elderly man from Trenton N.J. who was apparently a <Revolutionary War veteran,> stating in part <<please toNew York Post Office, Aug. 18, 1846. Pre-printed New York Post Office letterhead with a request for assistance related to $15, written by an elderly man from Trenton N.J. who was apparently a Revolutionary War veteran, stating in part "please to attend to an old '76 request...David Whitehead, y 85...m2...d2", the latter a clear reference to his current age of 85 years plus, he would have been between 14 and 21 years of age during the war, a fascinating collateral item for the New York or Revolutionary War collector and warranting further research, there could not have been many veterans left in 1846, docketing on back indicates the New York Post Office answered Mr. Whitehead's letter the next day (Image)

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 E. 400-500

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
648   1845-1847 Postal Legislation, House and Senate Bills. Group of 11 different bills or amendments from early 1845 to 1847 addressing reduced postage rates (which were enacted on March 3, 1845), the conveyance of the mails, postmaster commissions, etc., incl. bills from the 28th Congress -- S. 46, S. 72 and H.R. 452, from the 29th Congress -- S. 95, S. 207, H.R., 434, H.R. 435, H.R. 452 and H.R. 514, also a March 8, 1845 notice from Postmaster General Cave Johnson soliciting Post Office route contracts, nice condition throughout, interesting and scarce group

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 E. 400-500

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

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