United States continued...
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 Edgartown. Manuscript postmark with "Ship 27" rate (double 12½¢ postage + 2¢ ship fee) on 1799 folded letter to Newburyport, Mass., "pr the Essex, Capt Stanwood" endorsement at lower left, letter datelined from London; faint toning along
file fold at right, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
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| 302 |
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 Enfield, Mass. Bold strike of fancy scroll postmark with manuscript date at center and "12½" rate at right, on 1831 folded letter to Lamprey River, N.H., Very Fine and choice, a gorgeous strike of this fancy postmark, the listing example
in ASCC. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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| 303 |
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 Enfield, Mass. Fancy scroll postmark in lavender with matching manuscript date at center and "12½" rate at right, on 1831 folded letter to New Market, N.H., Very Fine, a very rare postmark in lavender. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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| 304 |
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 Enfield, Mass./Dec 20. Full fancy scroll date stamp in blue on 1836 folded letter to New York City, matching fancy "Free." in scroll handstamp and manuscript "E Jones Free" postmaster free frank above, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150
- 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
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| 305 |
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 Ervings Grant/Jany 5th. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) and "10" rate on 1838 folded letter to Palmer, Mass.; slight smudge in address panel, otherwise Very Fine, one of two known manuscript postmarks from Ervings Grant. Estimate $150
- 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $150.00
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| 306 |
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 Falmouth. Ms. Red straight line townmark with manuscript May 28th date below on folded letter datelined "Canton (China), November 6, 1817" to Providence, R.I., matching straight line "Ship" handstamp and "27" manuscript rate (double 12½¢
rate plus 2¢ ship fee), "Brig Panther, Capt. Lewis" endorsement at bottom left; file folds, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,350.00
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| 307 |
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 Falmouth, Mass./Nov. 20. Blue cds and matching "5" rate on illustrated Massachusetts State Seal cover to Barnstable, voter returns endorsement and 1854 docketing at right, Extremely Fine, a lovely cover in gem condition. Estimate $100 -
150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $90.00
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| 308 |
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 Fitchburgh, Ms./Jan 18. Cds and matching "Paid 3" in circle handstamp on illustrated "Blessed are the Peacemakers" Dove & Olive Branch cover, 1854 docketing on reverse, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
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| 309 |
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 Foxborough, Ms./25 Dec. Blue cds and manuscript "10" rate on locally addressed folded letter, with additional; blue straight line "Ladies' Fair" handstamp above postmark, printed humorous poem enclosure datelined "Foxboro', Dec 26, 1849"
apparently written for the Foxborough Ladies' Fair; slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $500.00
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| 310 |
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 Gill, Mass./Mar. 26. Small cds (rarity S/R 7) on 1832 folded letter to Montrose, Pa., manuscript "18¾" rate; tiny tear at top center, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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| 311 |
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 Glocester*NO*12. Full straight line date stamp showing misspelling of "Gloucester" on 1792 ship letter datelined Cape (Haytien) to Boston, manuscript "sh 12"rate (8¢ rate plus 4¢ private ship fee), "Capt Forster, via Cape Ann" endorsement
at lower left, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this Gloucester, Mass. error of spelling postmark, ex Jarrett. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)
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SOLD for $2,400.00
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| 312 |
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 Grass Hill, Ms./Sept 24. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 10) and 10 rate on 1828 folded letter to Goshen, Ct.; light toning and edge wear, Fine, the only reported cover. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $130.00
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| 313 |
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 Greenwich Village. Two 1828 folded letters from correspondence to Sidney, Maine, one with "Greenwich Village Mass. Dec 29 1828" straight line date stamp with manuscript day, other with "Greenwich : Villiage : Mss. Jan 8, 1828" straight
line postmark with manuscript day and year, "18¾" rates; second letter with some light toning and small internal hole, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $230.00
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| 314 |
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 Greenwich Village, Mass. Fancy circular outlined sun rays townmark with manuscript date at center, on 1834 folded letter to Stanstead, Canada, manuscript "18¾" rate; some light toning, Very Fine, a very rare fancy postmark & the listing
example in ASCC. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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| 315 |
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 Hadley MS. Bolds straight line townmark with manuscript date below, on 1828 folded letter to Connecticut, Paid "12½" rate notation at top; some faint toning, still Very Fine, very scarce. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $130.00
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| 316 |
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 Hardwick, Ms./Mar. 26. Hand drawn oval postmark and "50" rate on 1806 double rate folded letter to Sprinfield, O.; cover toning and edge wear, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
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| 317 |
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 Harrison Square, MS/July 2. Bold red double circle postmark with "MS" attached in scroll below, on 1852 folded letter to Ansable Forks, N.Y., matching "5" rate handstamp, letter from bank regarding counterfeiting of their $3 notes,
Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $500.00
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| 318 |
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 Haverhill, MS./March 24. Sharp bold strike of small two-line date stamp on 1820 folded letter to Woodstock, Vt., manuscript "18½" with "6/" and corrected "12½" below (for distance of 80 to 150 miles); file fold, Extremely Fine, the is the
listing example in the ASCC and is reported to be unique. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 319 |
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 Ipswich, Mass. 3 folded letters with different straight line postmarks; 1829 "Ipswich. Mass., Sep 14" two-line postmark with "Paid 6" rate, 1830 red "Ipswich. Ms July 19" with manuscript day and "Paid 10" rate and 1830 red "Ipswich. Mss.
Oct 15" with manuscript day and "6" rate; first with even toning, F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
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| 320 |
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 Leominster, MS April 21. Full strike blue rimless circular date stamp with starburst design at center, on 1829 folded letter to Lowell, Mass., manuscript "Paid 10" rate; few faint tone spots and minor edge wear, an Extremely Fine strike,
this is the listing example in the ASCC and one of only two recorded examples of this stunning postmark. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,450.00
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| 321 |
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 Leominster, MS. Two similar two-line postmarks on two folded letters; "Leominster, Ms., March 16. 1835." in red with matching straight line "Paid" and manuscript "6" rate, other "Leominster, Ms., March 16. 1835." in blue with manuscript
"10" rate (faint tone spots), Very Fine, postmark in red ex Jarrett. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $625.00
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| 322 |
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 Littleton MS. Clear straight line townmark with manuscript date on 1828 folded letter to Kennebunk, Maine, manuscript "12½" rate; small stain at upper left edge not affecting postmark, otherwise Very Fine, the unique listing example in
the ASCC, ex Biales. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $400.00
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| 323 |
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 Ludlow, Mass./Mar. 11. Red cds with "Paid" below, on printed "Post Office Stamps, Engraved on Wood, By E.S. Zeverly, P.M." circular by Mr. Chas. M. Willard illustrating the Ludlow postmark and other rating handstamps, addressed to the
postmaster at Lincoln, Me.; trivial tone spots, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $525.00
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| 324 |
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 Lynn. MS:/AP 18. Two-line postmark on 1793 folded letter to Concord, N.H., manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine, ex-Chambers. Estimate $100 - 150.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
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| 325 |
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 (Lynn, May the 20, 1820). Dateline on folded letter to the postmaster of Kingston, N.H., manuscript "½oz Free, Excess of weight ¼oz - 10" rating, no townmark; couple cover tears at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, an interesting and unusual
usage. Estimate $100 - 150. A Postmaster could send or receive letters up to ½ oz. free, but was required to pay extra weight at regular rates. (Image1)
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SOLD for $80.00
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| 326 |
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 Lynn. MS./Jan 13. Full red two-line date stamp on 1830 folded letter to Salem, Mass., matching straight line "Free "handstamp with manuscript "J.C. Hikney P.M." below, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
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| 327 |
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 Lynnfield, Mass./Apr. 19. Red straight line in large circular postmark on 1842 folded letter to Boston, matching straight line Paid and manuscript "6" rate, cover turned and sent back to Lynnfield with red Boston cds and manuscript "6"
rate, Very Fine, a very unusual balloon type postmark which is the listing example in ASCC. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
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| 328 |
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 (Marblehead) M-head/Jany. 31st. Manuscript postmark and unusual "8, 8, 8 cts/ 24" triple rate on the last day of the old rates (possibly to avoid confusion with new rates), on 1814 folded letter to Cambridge, Mass., written to the
daughter of stateman and signer of the Declaration of Independence Elbridge Gerry; even light cover toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
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| 329 |
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 Marblehead, Ms./Oct. 14. Cds with manuscript "Ship 8" rate on 1836 folded letter from Elsinore, Denmark to Boston, Mass., six fumigation slits through letter, enclosure mentions quarantine commission at Elsinore, Very Fine. Estimate $200
- 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
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| 330 |
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 Mattapoisett, Mass./Oct. 3. Cds on ca. 1855 cover to Paita, Peru, matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "32" rate, large red "12" credit handstamp applied at Boston, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
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| 331 |
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 Mendon, MSS. Red fancy oval townmark with sawteeth over upper half and manuscript date in center, on 1826 folded letter sheet to Northampton, Mass., matching straight line "Paid" handstamps and manuscript "10" rate; cover edge wear and
tears silked from reverse, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
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| 332 |
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 Mendon, MSS. Fancy oval townmark with sawteeth over upper half and manuscript date in center, on 1850 folded letter to Wilbraham, Mass., matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "Paid 5" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $400 -
600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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| 333 |
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 Merrimack, Ms./May 24. Red cds with matching straight line Paid and "10" rate handstamps on 1847 folded letter sheet to Washington D.C., docketing inside "Hiram Andrew, a private, Compy C.T. Dragoons, Present for duty at, San Bernardo,
Upper California, 31st Decr 46", Very Fine and scarce, mailed two days prior to the change of name to Lawrence, the post office operated only 10 months with this name. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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 Monson, Mass. Fancy scroll townmark with manuscript date in center, on 3 folded letters; 1833 in black to Southbridge, 1837 in red to New Orleans, La. with manuscript "25" rate and 1836 in green to Stockbridge with manuscript "10" rate;
black and red strikes with cover edge wear and toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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 Muddy Brook/March 29. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1819 folded letter to Heath, Mass., manuscript "Way 7" rate (6¢ for not over 30 miles + 1¢ way fee), letter datelined from Northampton; light cover toning and tiny sealed cover
tear at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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 N. Bedford/Nov 4. Two-line postmark on 1803 folded letter to New York City, light manuscript "Sh 19" rate and endorsed "pr Fame, Howland" at lower left, letter datelined from Bristol which mentions an impending war with Britian and Spain;
faint cover toning, F.-V.F., ex Knapp, Chambers. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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 N.W. Bridgewater, Mass./Aug 18. Clear sharp strike of rimless cds on 1832 folded letter to Easton, Mass., manuscript "6" rate, Extremely Fine, with 1968 note from Nort Sampson "Never saw anything like this one.", a beautiful strike.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $190.00
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| 338 |
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 Nantucket. Full clear straight line postmark with matching "No 9" Franklin mark above, on 1793 folded letter to Boston, Mass., red crayon "12½" rate, Very Fine and choice; signed Holcombe. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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| 339 |
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 Natick, Ms./July 13. Blue straight line postmark on 1846 folded letter to New York City, manuscript "5" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $100.00
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 New Boston, Mass/Feb. 8. Blue fancy box postmark with "N" in "New" reversed and manuscript date at center, on 1848 cover to Becket, Mass. with matching boxed "5" rate handstamp, original enclosure, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $270.00
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| 341 |
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 New Rowley, Ms./July 14. Red cds (S/R 9) on 1835 folded letter to Portsmouth, N.H., matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "6" rate, Very Fine and choice, only a couple known. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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| 342 |
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 (Newbury) Newby p. Manuscript postmark with "Dw gr 1.8" rate alongside on 1755 folded letter to Newcastle, N.H.; light cover tone and a couple edge nicks at top, otherwise Very Fine, this being the earliest recorded postmark from Newbury
and a unique listing in ASCC. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,800.00
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| 343 |
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 (Newburyport) NP SH(ip). Manuscript postmark with "2 dwt" rate on folded letter datelined "Point Peater (Ga.?) 29th Aug 1768", to Marblehead, Mass. with "via Newbury, pr. capt." endorsement at lower left; some light aging, Very Fine,
reported to be the unique Newburyport Ship postmark, ex Biales. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)
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SOLD for $2,800.00
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| 344 |
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 (Newburyport) NP 4.16. Manuscript postmark with dwt/gr rate alongside on 1773 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., with additional red manuscript "2/2" sterling rate alongsdie, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,150.00
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| 345 |
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 (Newburyport) NP 4.16. Manuscript postmark with dwt/gr rate alongside on 1776 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., with additional "2/2" sterling conversion rate at left, Extremely Fine, ex Haas, Jarrett. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,700.00
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 North Amherst. Ms. Straight line postmark in oval on fresh 1841 folded letter to Ware, Mass., blue manuscript Nov 22 date alongside and "Paid 6" rate, Very Fine and choice, a unique postmark which is ridiculously undervalued in the ASCC,
this cover last sold at public auction for over $850 in 1991. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $550.00
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| 347 |
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 Norton/5Cts/Sep 1. Blue integral rate boxed postmark on 1845 folded letter to Bangor, Me., Very Fine, very scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $260.00
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| 348 |
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 Oxford MS. Superb strike of straight line townmark on 1829 folded letter sheet with manuscript "July 7th, missent & forw'd" notation, red "Hartford, Ct., Jul 4" cds with matching pointing hand "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "10" rate,
Very Fine and choice, the listing example in ASCC. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
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 Palmer, Ms./march 7. Red fancy boxed date stamp with "Ms." added in lower frame, forwarding 1840 folded letter to 3 Rivers, red "Boston, Ms., Mar 5" origin cds and manuscript "10" rate, blue manuscript "Forw" and "6" rate totaled "16"
below; faint file fold through postmark, still Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $270.00
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 Palmer, Ms. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 8) on two incoming folded letters to the agent of the Three Rivers factory; 1843 letter with manuscript "Holland, Ms., Jan 7" origin postmark (rarity S/R 8) and "Free, E.G. Fuller P.M." frank,
additional manuscript "Forwarded" in Palmer postmark hand, 1842 letter with West Worthington manuscript origin postmark, Very Fine, an unusual pair. Estimate $200 - 300.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
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 Plymouth. Red straight line postmark with manuscript "July 10" date on incoming folded letter from Haiti, with "Sh 14" rate (10¢ inland plus 4¢ ship fee); small faint stain, nearly Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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 Reading Mass./Apr. 19. Red cds with matching "5" handstamp on lady's embossed cover to Princeton N.J., forwarded back to Reading Mass., "Princeton N.J. May 12" cds, manuscript "Advertised" and "1" fee, "Forwarded 5" applied in Princeton,
for a total of 11¢ due on this letter, then "Three = 33¢" applied at Reading; slight edgewear, still Very Fine, the 11¢ due was multiplied by three because this cover and two others to the same addressee were delivered in Reading at the same time --
very unusual. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
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 Reading NP/Novm 27. Manuscript postmark and "12½" rate on 1826 folded letter to Warren, R.I.; small stain spots at right and docketing at left affecting postmark, F.-V.F., the ASCC listing example of the manuscript Reading North Parish
postmark, possibly unique. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
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 S.(outh) Leicester, Ms/July 10. Manuscript postmark (S/R9) and "10" rate on 1825 folded letter to Quincy, Very Fine, reported to be 1 of 2 known. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
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 Salem. Straight line postmark on 1783 folded letter sheet to Congressman Samuel Holton in Philadelphia, Pa., with matching "Ju 18" Franklin mark and straight line "Free" handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Samuel Holton was a
Continental Congressman, Signer of the Articles of Confederation and elected president pro tempore of the Continental Congress in August 1785. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,700.00
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| 356 |
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 Salem. Red straight line postmark with matching "14 Ma" date stamp below on 1783 incoming folded letter from Nantes, France, manuscript "2.16" rate at right, Very Fine, a very scarce American Confederation period postmark. Estimate $500
- 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,250.00
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| 357 |
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 Salem. Greenish black straight line postmark with "MY 9" date below on 1786 folded letter to New York City, with "1/8" and "3.8" rates, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $230.00
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 Salem Nov. 19. Brown straight line postmark with line above and below, on incoming folded letter datelined "St. Petersburg (Russia), 20 Aug 1792" to New England abolitionist and industrialist Mose Brown in Newburyport, manuscript "Sh 10"
rate (8¢ inland plus 4¢ ship fee), Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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 Salem/May 13. Two-line postmark on 1792 folded letter to the French Consulate in Boston, manuscript "6" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
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 Salem/Nov. 12. Two-line postmark on cover to Dedham, Mass., manuscript "6" rate and additional Boston straight line handstamp with "No 14" Franklin mark alongside, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $100.00
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 Salem/August 31. Bold red two-line date stamp on incoming folded letter datelined "Copenhagen (Denmark) the 8th June, 1798" to Newburyport, manuscript "Sh 16" rate, fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
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 (Salem, Ms.). Albino cds with red straight line pointing hand "Paid" handstamp and "8" rate on 1800 folded letter to Newburyport, letter datelined from Marblehead, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
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 Salem, Ms./Jul. 19. Red origin cds on 1800 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "10" rate, straight line Boston postmark and matching "23 JY" Franklin mark, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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 Salem, Ms./Mar. 19. Red cds with matching straight line pointing hand "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "8" rate on 1801 folded letter to Newburyport; light file folds affecting postmarks, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare early pointing
hand. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
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 Salem, Mass./Apr. 15. Red cds and matching "Paid" straight line handstamp on wrapper to Bradford, Mass., manuscript "One Paper, Paid" notation at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $80.00
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 Seekonk Center, Mass./Feby 15th. Manuscript postmark (S/R10) and Paid "18¾" rate on 1832 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa.; reinforced nick at top center, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
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 South Framingham, Ms./Apr 23. Straight line postmark on 1841 folded letter to Boston, Mass., manuscript "6" rate; light even toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
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 South Oxford, Ms./April 4th. Bold red cds (S/R 10) on 1831 folded letter sheet to Sutton, manuscript "6" rate, Very Fine, one of only a couple known. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
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 Southbridge. Full clear straight line townmark with manuscript date alongside, on 1830 folded letter to Providence, R.I., grenish blue straight line "Free" handstamp and "L. Ammidonen P.M." free frank signature below; small sealed cover
tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, the ASCC listing example. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
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 Southbridge. (MAS). Fancy circular date stamp with three-sided lower half, on two folded letters; 1832 in red to High Falls, N.Y. with manuscript "18¾" rate, and 1838 discernable strike in blue with matching "Paid" straight line and
manuscript "10" rate; some cover toning, F.-V.F. overall, the red postmark is the listing example in the ASCC & the blue is reported to be the only known example in this color. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
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 Springfield, Ms./Feby 20th. Straight line postmark with manuscript date below and "Free" frank, on 1807 folded letter sheet to the Secretary of War in Washington City, Very Fine, the ASCC listing example. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $150.00
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 Springfield, Ms./Jul. 24. Red cds on ca. 1852 cover to Sag Harbor, L.I., unusual matching straight line "Paid" and "3" in circle all in larger circle handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
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 Stockbridge, Oct. 18, 1792. Superb bold strike of straight line date stamp on folded letter sheet to Suffield, Conn., manuscript "8 Cents" rate at upper right, with directive at bottom…The postmaster is requested to deliver this to the
Stagedriver, that Mr. Phelps may obtain it in favor, Extremely Fine and choice, a magnificent example of this extremely rare postmark, with only two examples known, ex Jarrett, Lounsbery. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)
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 Stockbridge, July 16, 1792. Straight line postmark on folded letter to Suffield, Conn., with manuscript "postage 6d" and "8 Cents" rate notations; light sealing wax tone spot, nearly Very Fine, very rare, one of only two known. Estimate
$500 - 750. (Image1)
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 Stockbridge. Straight line townmark with red manuscript date and "10" rate, on ca. 1797 folded letter sheet to New Milford, Conn.; slight toning, otherwise Very Fine, this is the listing example in the ASCC, ex Chambers. Estimate $150 -
200. (Image1)
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 Taunton. Ms./July 25. Sharp bold strike of straight line date stamp with manuscript year dating below, on fresh 1828 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "18¾" rate, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional strike, ex Chambers.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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 Taunton, Mass. Integral Rate Postmarks. Bold sharp blue cds on two folded letters; fresh undated folded letter sheet with "5cts" integral rate cds and 1847 folded letter with "10cts" integral rate cds; later with a couple small edge
tears, Extremely Fine strikes. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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 Troy, Mass/1825. Red rough serrated oval year datestamp with manuscript "Dec 14" date at center and "18¾" rate at right, on folded letter to Ellsworth, Me.; light cover toning at lower left, a Very Fine strike, a very rare fancy townmark.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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 Unionville, Ms./May 1st. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1844 folded letter to Pawtucket, R.I., manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
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 Uxbridge Mass/Oct 25. Straight line postmark on 1830 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "6" rate, Very Fine, ex-Chambers. Estimate $100 - 150.
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 Uxbridge South to Dudley Mass. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) and "6" rate crossed out and rated "10", Very Fine, believed to be unique. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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 Walpole Ms. Dec 14th. 1st office manuscript postmark on 1814 folded letter to Penbrook, manuscript "8" rate, Very Fine, the earliest known usage from this rare office. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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 Walpole, Mass./Sept. 17. Red boxed postmark on 1839 folded letter to Strong, Me., manuscript "18¾" rate; some light toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
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 Watertown*MS/OC.T.*4. Full well stuck red two-line date stamp on 1816 folded letter sheet, matching straight line "Paid" and manuscript "12½" rate, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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 Wellfleet/August 18. Manuscript postmark and "Sh 19" rate on 1803 folded letter sheet to Portsmouth, N.H., manuscript "pr Schooner Wellfleet, Captain Sweet" ship endorsement at lower left, Very Fine, a rare imcoming ship fee usage from
Wellfleet. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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 W. Brookfield, Mass./Aprl. 28. Bold strike of fancy oval postmark on fresh 1834 folded letter to Springfield, Mass., manuscript "6" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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 W.(est) Brookfield, MS./Octr 26. Full clear strike of arched straight line postmark with manuscript date below, on 1839 folded letter to Springfield, manuscript "6" rate, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous example of this rare postmark. Estimate
$500 - 750. (Image1)
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 West Milbury, Mass./Novembr. 9th. Straight line postmark with manuscript day and "6" rate on ca. 1831 folded letter sheet to Sterling, Mass.; sideflaps missing and central internal hole, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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 Westfield, MSS. Circular postmark in yellow with manuscript date at center and "6" rate at upper right, on 1829 folded letter to Middlefield, Mass., Very Fine, this is one of the very few postmarks found in yellow; with 1993 P.F.
certificate. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
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 Whitinsville, Mass./Jan. 17. Bold red cds on folded meeting schedule to Grafton, Mass., manuscript "6" rate, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous strike of this attractive double circle postmark. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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 Williamstown, M./Jul. 21, 1829. Red two-line date stamp with manuscript date below, on folded letter to Skaneateles, N.Y., manuscript "18¾" rate, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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 Windsor Ms/Aug. 4. Two-line postmark on 1831 folded letter to Ashfield, Mass., manuscript "Paid 6" rate; couple tiny tone spots, Very Fine, ex-Chambers. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $190.00
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 (Worcester Aug 7th, 1748). Dateline on folded letter to Capt Jolhn Whitmore at Leicester, manuscript "On His Majestys Service" endorsement at top; slight soiling, F.-V.F., by far the earliest colonial usage from Worcester. Estimate $250
- 350. (Image1)
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 Worcefter July 6. Bold sharp straight line date stamp and matching "Free." handstamp on ca. 1788 folded letter to Massachusetts stateman George Hatcher in New York City, Extremely Fine, a scarce American Confederation postmark. Estimate
$300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $450.00
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 Worcester May 21. Bold straight line postmark on 1793 folded letter to the Sheriff in Portland, Me., matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "30" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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 Wrentham, Ms./March 4. 1st office manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1820 folded letter to Parsons, Mass. (S/R 10 P.O.), manuscript "10" rate; light toning, F.-V.F., the only cover from sending and only cover coming or going from
receiving office. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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 Berkshire County Covers, 1808-55. Choice group of approximately 74 covers including several rare towns; including Van Deusenville including manuscript and cds usages, Hollenbecks and East Sheffield manuscripts, ovals from Stockbridge (3),
Adams & No. Adams including a rare No. Adams fancy box postmark (faulty), usages from Becket, 1839 So. Tyringham manuscript (S/R 9), etc.; condition varies with clear readable town strikes throughout, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)
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 Boston 18th Century Covers, 1785-99. 25 folded letters including some with interesting content; mostly straight line postmarks including BPM #'s/date - 83 1785, 87 1788, 119 1789, 88 1789 (2), manuscript postpaid 1790, 140 1792, 172 1792,
151 1793-94, plus several others 1795-1799; some usual reinforced folds, clear strikes throughout, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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 Boston Stampless Covers, 1800-50's. 40+ covers including some with interesting content; includes 1800 straight line (2), mostly cds's thereafter showing a variety of different cancels and rates, better include 1815 manuscript 90¢ war
rate, 1831 straight line "Quarantine" (BPM 287, cover separated at folds), 1850's cameo hotel ad, U.S. Express Mail, ship, express and 1839 stagecoach way bill; condition varies, F.-V.F. overall, an interesting group. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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 Bristol County Covers, 1797-1855. 56 covers; wide variety of towns including group of New Bedford & Tauton (all different), best including 1843 Rehobothville manuscript, 1830 Attelboro East manuscript, 1840 Seekonk manuscript, 1835 North
Fairhaven rimless cds and an 1851 integral "Paid" cds (both S/R 8), 1846 So. Seekonk manuscript, 1840 Berkley manuscript with "steamboat mail" endorsement, ca. 1854 New Bedford to Peru usage, etc.; condition varies with clear readable strikes
throughout, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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