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 Essex County Covers, 1793-1855. Varied selection of approximately 140 covers with many unusual and attractive cancels and scarce towns; includes a nice selection of Marblehead, Andover, Newburyport (including several ship covers), some of
the highlights include 1793 Salem manuscript, 1831 red Lynn, Essex Co. cds, 1807 Newburyport 1st Federal cds & italic "Ship" 12 from Brazil, 1802 Newburyport 1st Federal cds & manuscript "Sh 62", 1848 Nahant blue three-line postmark, 1829 Ipswich
straight line, 1825 Sandy Bay red rimless cds (tone spots), Beverly with 1799 manuscript & "Sh 10" rate and 1815 red rimless cds war rate, 1850's Tapleyville red cds & "10" rate, 1844 E. Bradford manuscript, 1847 New Mills manuscript and "5" rate
handstamp, 1844 East Salisbury manuscript, 1823 West Bradford manuscript, 1833 West Amesbury manuscript, etc.; condition a little varied with clear readable strikes throughout, a wonderful collection which would take decades to duplicate, F.-V.F.
overall. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $3,250.00
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| 402 |
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 Franklin County Covers, 1802-55. 57 covers with all different cds & manuscript cancels; includes several very rare DPO's with 1846 Montague Canal manuscript, 1836 Orange 1st office, 1845 North Sunderland, 1842 South Orange, 1824 Bloody
Brook, 1842 Irvingsville, 1840 Wendel 1st office, listing examples of 1812 Greenfield cds & 1850's Greenfield cds with "One Cent" in circle handstamp, 1846 Shelburne Falls straight line, etc.; condition varies with many elusive items, F.-V.F.
overall. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $900.00
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| 403 |
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 Hampden County Covers, 1803-50. 65 covers; highlights include 1849 Ireland Depot manuscript, 1845 Ashlyville manuscript, 1840's East Granville cds's with various rates, 1803 Springfield manuscript, 1837 Palmer 1st office oval, 1832 North
Village manuscript, 1846 So. Wilbraham manuscript, 1838 Chester manuscript with free frank, 1850's red North Blandford cds's with matching rates, etc.; condition varies with clear readable strikes throughout, F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $600 -
800. (Image1)
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SOLD for $950.00
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| 404 |
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 Hampshire County Covers, 1794-1855. Group of 71 covers; highlights including 1794 No. Hampton manuscript, 1834 Enfield red fanco value, 1801 Northampton arch date stamp, 1832 Greenwich rimless oval, 1813 Amhurst crude red circular
postmark, 1840 Greenwich Villiage straight line, other rare towns including Chester Factory and Hadley UpperMills, etc.; condition varies with clear readable town strikes throughout, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,050.00
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| 405 |
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 Massachusetts 1816 Restored Rate Covers. 3 covers from April 1 (rate were good for only one month); red Boston cds and manuscript "8" rate, Concord manuscript and "Paid 10" rate and Liecester manuscript and "10" rate, F.-V.F., attractive
and scarce grouping. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $240.00
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| 406 |
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 Massachusetts Circular Handstamp Cancels, 1847-52. 3 folded letters; with 1847 red Boston cds and matching straight line "Circular Paid" handstamp and reverse with red "Adams House, Boston" circular handstamp, 1850 blue Yarmouth Port cds
and "Circular 3" and "Paid" handstamps, 1852 Northampton cds and straight line "One Circular - Paid" handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $230.00
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| 407 |
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 Massachusetts Cover Balance, 1764-1847. Group of 23 covers, postmarks including straight lines and the odd & unusual markings; includes 1829 straight line Salisbury, 3 Salem straight lines (one albino), 2 Dedham boxed postmarks with
different rates (one the ASCC listing example), 2 Ipswich straight lines, 1846 Shelburne Falls straight line, 1841 Tolland straight line, 1847 red Tyngsboro straight line, 1844 West Newbury straight line, several interesting 18th century colonial
usages, etc., F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $675.00
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| 408 |
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 Massachusetts Handstamp Postmarks, 1798-1834. 4 folded letters with scarce to rare markings; straight lines with 1798 red Salem, 1823 red Salisbury and 1831 North Reading, also 1834 red arched E. Granville with matching "Paid" handstamp,
F.-V.F. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)
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SOLD for $290.00
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| 409 |
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 Massachusetts Rates Attached Postmarks, 1831-43. 20 folded letters; various towns and rates including Framingham "6", Randolph "6", "10", "18¾" & "25", Stoughton "6" & "10", Blackstone "6 Paid" & "10", West Boxford "6 Paid", Waterford
"12½", Cambridge Port "18¾", etc., F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $550.00
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| 410 |
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 Massachusetts Stampless Covers, 1810-48. 53 covers from counties including Barnstable (40), Dukes (7) & Nantucket (6); several better townmarks including 1833 Monument manuscript, ca. 1853 No. Sandwick manuscript, 1830 Hyannis Port
manuscript, Cotuit Port with 1848 manuscript and 1850's red cds and "Paid 3" in circle handstamp, 1825 Nantucket oval with Quaker date, 1846 Chilmark manuscript, 1843 Holmes Hole double cds, etc.; condition varies with clear readable strikes
throughout, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $675.00
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| 411 |
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 Massacusetts Way Covers, 1800-49. Group of 11 folded letters; includes 1837 red East Bridgewater rimless cds with matching "Way" handstamp and manuscript "7" rate, others include manuscript 1847 Yarmouth, 1826 Medford, 1800 Tauton "Way
18", 1807 Pittsfield "Way 11", 1800 Northampton "Way 12½", etc., generally F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $600.00
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| 412 |
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 Middlesex County Covers, 1800-55. Extensive grouping approximately 120 covers containing may scarce and attractive items; Nice selection of Newton, Lowell & Cambridge (with various villages) plus large variety of cds types, highlights
include 1803 Chelmsford manuscript, rare West Littleton (2 different), Groton manuscript war rate, East Lexington with red Boston "3 O'Clock Delivery" dated shield (same day), 1800 Billerica manuscript, 1815 Concord war rate, Newton Center (two
different strikes), Groton fancy "Paid 3" in ribbon, etc.; condition varies with clear readable town strikes throughout, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $2,100.00
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| 413 |
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 Norfolk County Covers, 1798-1854. 55 covers; includes 1798 Quincy, rare 1840 manuscript East Walpole, red & blue boxed Dedham postmarks, scarce 1848 manuscript W. Foxboro, Dedham "Drop 2" and "Paid 1", etc.; condition varies with clear
readable strikes throughout, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $675.00
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| 414 |
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Plymouth County Covers, 1799-1856. Excellent group of 65 items; highlights include 1837 Middleboro Four Corners manuscript, 1841 red Northville cds, 1838 W. Middleboro manuscript, 1850 Scotland manuscript, 1847 Siddican manuscript, similar 1820-30's
red Bridgewater, S. Bridgewater and E. Bridgewater double cds's (all S/R 8), 1817 E. Bridgewater & 1834 N.W. Bridgewater manuscript cancels, 1815 Warham war rate, 1847 No. Rochester manuscript, 1841 E. Middleboro manuscript, etc.; condition varies
with clear readable strikes throughout, F.-V.F. overall (no photo). Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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SOLD for $850.00
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| 415 |
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 Suffolk County Covers, 1823-55. 24 covers of towns absorbed by Boston; includes 1855 North Chelsen manuscript, Roxbury red "2" drop rate, 1826 Roxbury manuscript, 1829-32 Charlestown dotted ovals in green, red & black, 1836 Brighton oval,
1833 Dorchester cds (listing example), etc.; condition varies with clear readable strikes throughout, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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| 416 |
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 Worchester County Covers, 1801-53. Wonderful selection of approximately 135 covers; many scarce and attractive items including 1801 Worchester (earliest recorded date), No. Uxbridge with fancy red "Paid 3" in ribbon, Charlton 1st office
(1811-40), 1841 West Brookfield straight line, ca. 1830's Ward manuscript, 1823 Milford 1st office, 1842 So. Shrewsbury manuscript (ASCC listing example), etc.; condition varies with clear readable strikes throughout. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,700.00
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| 417 |
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 Alstead. N.H./Oct. 8. Bold straight line postmark on ca. 1840's folded letter to Ossipee, N.H., manuscript "12½" rate, Extremely Fine, the listing example in the ASCC, ex-Chambers. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $260.00
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| 418 |
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 Alton/July 17/N.H. Straight line in circle date stamp with matching "Paid/3cts," rate handstamp (showing comma after 3cts), neatly struck in corners on fresh cover to Andover, Mass., Very Fine and choice. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
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| 419 |
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 Amherst, N.H./Oct. 4. Manuscript postmark and "Way 16" rate (10¢ + 50% = 15¢ postage + 1¢ way) on 1815 folded letter to Gilmanton, N.C., letter regarding friends misfortune in the war…We had a account, some time since, of his being
priss'd aboard of a British man of War, which he confirms. After he made his escape, he was employed as a common sailor…After the declaration of war, he was taken prisoner and committed to Dartmoor Prison and remained there until Peace was
estabished, Very Fine, a very scarce war rate way letter. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
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| 420 |
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 Amherst, N.H./Sept. 1. Two-line date stamp on 1827 folded letter to Portsmouth, N.H., manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
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| 421 |
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 Amherst, N.H./Feb. 16. Bold two-line postmark on 1830 folded letter to Concord, N.H. forwarded to Boston, manuscript "6" and "Forward'd 10" totalling "16", red Concord cds, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
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| 422 |
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 Amoskeag/N.H. Full clear strike of fancy red Horn of Plenty postmark with manuscript date, on 1828 folded letter to the New Hamshire secretary of state, manuscript "6" rate; light file fold, Very Fine, one of only a few known with this
example being the listing example in the ASCC. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $625.00
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| 423 |
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 Amoskeag/N.H. Neatly struck fancy Horn of Plenty postmark with manuscript date, on fresh 1836 folded letter to Boston, Mass., manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine and choice, an attractive example of this early New Hampshire fancy postmark,
ex-Edwin Mayer, Jarrett. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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| 424 |
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 Bartlett Centre, N.H./June 10. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 10) and "Paid 10" rate on 1844 folded letter to Strafford, N.H., Very Fine, the only known postmark from Bartlett Centre. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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| 425 |
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 Bradford, N.H./Nov. 19. Straight line postmark on 1838 folded letter to Rochester, N.Y., manuscript "18¾" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $80.00
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| 426 |
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 Bristol, N.H. Box postmark on two covers; in black on 1842 folded letter to Milford and in red on 1832 folded letter sheet (missing sideflap), manuscript "10" rates, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
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| 427 |
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 Centre Antrim, N.H./May 3d. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 10) and "25" rate on 1834 folded letter to Montezuma, Indiana; some reinforcement along file folds, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $230.00
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| 428 |
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 Concord, N.H./Sept'r 20. Bold shar strike of two-line date stamp on 1800 folded letter to Portsmouth, manuscript "Free Geo. Hough, P.Master, Concord" frank; cover toning at bottom and some internal reinforcement, a Superb strike. Estimate
$200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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| 429 |
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 Concord, G.(rafton) Co./July 4th. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) with "12½" rate on 1821 folded letter to Newbury, Mass.; small cover tear at top center, still Very Fine, only two manuscript postmarks known from Concord, ex-Courser.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
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| 430 |
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 Conway, N.H./Jany 30. Red straight line postmark with manuscript date below, on 1843 folded letter to Sandwich Center, N.H., manuscript "6" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
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| 431 |
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 Cornish Flat/N.H. July. 7. Small boxed postmark in red on 1829 folded letter to Willington, S.C., manuscript "25" rate, Very Fine, this very rare fancy postmark is the listing example in the ASCC. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $190.00
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| 432 |
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 Crawford House/Sept. 5th, 1853. Manuscript postmark (S/R 7) and "Paid" notation on cover to Concord, Mass., reverse with illustrated Crawford House hotel scene ad, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $90.00
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| 433 |
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 Dunbarton, N.H./Mar. 20. Rimless circular postmark with manuscript date on 1826 folded letter to Hanover, N.H., matching straight line "Free" handstamp and manuscript "David Tenny P.M." below; light cover aging, otherwise Very Fine, rare
with only two examples recorded, ex-Courser. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $130.00
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| 434 |
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 Epsom. N.H./Nov 26. 1827. Straight line postmark with manuscript date below, on 1827 folded letter to Hanover, N.H., manuscript "10" rate; trivial edge wear at top, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $130.00
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| 435 |
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 Exeter, N.H./Oct. 4. Red fancy octagon of rosettes date stamp on 1830 folded letter to Portland, Me., matching straight line "Paid" with manuscript "10" rate, fresh and Very Fine, an unusually clear strike of this fancy postmark. Estimate
$100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $90.00
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| 436 |
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 Fishersfield, N.H./Aug. 23. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1835 folded letter to Boston, Mass., matching "12½" rate; ink specking on front, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Courser. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $230.00
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| 437 |
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 Flune N.H./July 31. Manuscript postmark (S/R 8) and "Paid 3" rate on cover with allover illustrated map entitled "Routes & Distances to Franconia and White Mountains, New Hampshire", reverse with blue Profile House illustrated cameo
corner card; some toning and wrinkling, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $90.00
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| 438 |
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 Gilmanton, N.H. Red small type straight line postmark on 1847 folded letter to New York City, blue manuscript "5" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $80.00
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| 439 |
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 Gilsum, N.H./Mar 9. Clear full fancy ornate oval wreath postmark in red on 1843 folded letter to New York City, manuscript "Paid 18¾" rate; light file fold affecting townmark, still Very Fine, an attractive and very rare ornamental
mortised town handstamp, reported to be one of two known examples, this is the listing example in the ASCC. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,050.00
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| 440 |
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 Gilsum N.H./Mar 25. Blue cds with matching boxed "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps on 1846 folded letter to New York City, letter with content regarding Mormon leader Joseph Smith…The father of Joe Smith once resided in this town and there
is an uncle to Joe and other relatives residing here., Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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| 441 |
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 Gynville, N.H./April 19, 1825. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1825 folded letter to Dorchester, Mass., manuscript "18½" rate, letter datelined from Bethlehem; light edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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| 442 |
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 Hanover, N.H. Nov. 2. Straight line date stamp on 1797 folded letter to Salem, Mass., straight line "Paid" and manuscript "15" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $130.00
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| 443 |
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 Hanover, N.H. May 17. Bold straight line date stamp on fresh 1800 folded letter to New York, manuscript "Paid 17", Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $230.00
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| 444 |
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 Hanover, N.H./July. 12. Red dotted oval datestamp with manuscript date applied as forwarding mark on 1823 folded letter from Boston to Hanover N.H., forwarded two times to Windsor and back to Boston, red "Boston Ms. Jul. 10" circular
datestamp, manuscript. "12-½", "6" and "12-½" rates in succession with addition notations showing total of 31¢ due, Very Fine and most unusual. Estimate $100 - 150.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $80.00
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| 445 |
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 Hanover, N.H. Bold fancy negative boxed date stamp with serrated edges in blue on 1827 folded letter to New Hampton, N.H., matching fancy box "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "10" rate, Extremely Fine, an exceptional example of this fancy
negative postmark, ex-Jarrett. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $750.00
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| 446 |
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 Harrisville, N.H./Oct. 19. Bold green cds and matching straight line "Paid" handstamp on cover to Derry, N.H., Extremely Fine. Estimate $75 - 100.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $50.00
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| 447 |
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 HAV*(erhill) AUG.6. Straight line date stamp on 1806 folded letter sheet to Hanover, N.H., manuscript "8" rate; light toning along file fold, Very Fine, very rare, this is the listing example for the ASCC. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $260.00
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| 448 |
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 Haverhill Centre, N.H./May 10. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on buff cover to Reading, Mass., "Paid 3" rate, Very Fine, ex-Courser. Estimate $150 - 200.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $150.00
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| 449 |
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 Hawke, N.H. Full straight line postmark with manuscript date below and "10" rate above, on 1831 folded letter to Gilmanton, N.H., Very Fine and choice, unlisted in ASCC and most likely unique. Estimate $500 - 750. The town was chartered
in 1760 and and renamed in 1836 to Danville. (Image1)
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SOLD for $600.00
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| 450 |
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 Hillboro Bridge, N.H. Slightly elongated circle postmark in lilac on folded letter sheet to Concord, manuscript date at center and "Paid 6" rate notation, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
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| 451 |
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 Hillsborough N.H. 3 different small straight line townmarks; "Hillsborough N.H." in brown on 1850 folded letter, "Hillsboro Br N.H." in green on embossed ladies cover and "Hillsboro Bridge, N.H." in green on 1849 folded letter, manuscript
dates and "5" rates, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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| 452 |
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 Hookset N.H./June 11. Manuscript postmark and "Paid 5" rate on 1849 folded letter to Leicester, Mass., lettersheet with illustrated Manchester city view showing mills along the Merrimack river, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $150 -
200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $90.00
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| 453 |
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 John Blanchard, Free. Manuscript frank of the N.H. delegate to the Continential Congress, on 1784 docketed folded letter sheet to Ellbridge Gerry, Member of Congress in Phildelphia, reverse with "If not at Phila, the Post Master is
desired to forward it to Boston", Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $130.00
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| 454 |
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 Kingston, N.H. Full bold rimless circular postmark on two folded letters; 1850 in green (non-contemporary year date) with manuscript "5" rate, other in red to Portland, Me. with manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
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| 455 |
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 Landaff/Febr. 4th 1812. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 11) and "12½" rate on 1812 folded letter to Exeter, N.H.; light cover edge wear, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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| 456 |
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 Lempster, N.H. Full fancy circle of dots stencil postmark in brown on ca. 1835 folded letter sheet to Franklin, Tennessee, manuscript "25" rate, missent and forwarded with red "Frankfort, Ky., Dec 9" cds; light edge tone spots, still Very
Fine, scarce. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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| 457 |
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 Lemster, N. Hampshire. Misspelled "Lempster" in red double oval postmark on 1827 folded letter to Keene, N.H., central manuscript date and "6" rate at right; some edge wear and light tone spots at bottom, a Very Fine strike. Estimate
$200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
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| 458 |
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 Lyman, N.H./Feb. 25. Reddish orange cds (rarity S/R 9) on 1850 folded letter to Littleton, matching "Free, Freeman Hinman PM." two-line handstamp, additional strike of postmark on letter used as a dateline, Very Fine. Estimate $400 -
600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $240.00
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| 459 |
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 Lyme, N.H./30 March. Manuscript postmark on folded letter to Hardwick, forwarded twice with light red Hardwick oval date stamp and manuscript "Ward Ms./April 8" postmark to Greenwich, manuscript "12½ + 6/ 18½ + 6 fowd/ 24½" rating at
right; tiny cover tear at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $130.00
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| 460 |
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 New Ipswich, N.H./April 24. Clear small oval date stamp on 1837 folded letter to Newhampton, N.H., manuscript "12½" rate; small tone spot, Very Fine, this was the listing example in the ASCC, possibly unique. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
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| 461 |
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 Newington, N.H./Mar. 17. Neat manuscript postmark inside pencil circle (rarity S/R 10) on cover to North Berwick, Me., matching manuscript "Paid", Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
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 No.(rth) Stratford, N.H./Jan. 13. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 10) and "Paid 3" rate on cover to Lowell, Mass.; minor age spots at edges, Very Fine, ex-Courser. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
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| 463 |
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 No(rth) Charlestown, N.H. Blue straight line postmark with manuscript date below, on ca. 1850's embossed border cover to Lisbon, N.H., matching "5" rate handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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| 464 |
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 North Charlestown, N.H./June 17. Blue rimless circular date stamp with matching "5" rate handstamp on 1851 folded letter to Lisbon, N.H., Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $150.00
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| 465 |
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 Nottinghamturnpike/Jan 22. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) at left of 1846 folded letter to Boston, Mass., interesting letter regarding journey in heavy snow to Massachusetts, Very Fine, ex-Courser. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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| 466 |
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 Orford-Ville, N.H. Bold sharp strike of arched town postmark with manuscript date below, on fresh 1843 folded letter to Bradford, Vt., manuscript "6" rate, an Extremely Fine gem, a superb example of this very scarce townmark. Estimate
$500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $675.00
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| 467 |
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 Orford-Ville, N.H./Sept. 27. Red fancy arched postmark with manuscript date forwarding on ladies cover readdressed to Berlin, blue "Lyme, N.H., Sep 21" origin cds and "V" rate handstamp, manuscript Fow'd with red "5" and totalling "10"
below, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce fancy postmark which is normally found in blue. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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 Orford-Ville, N.H. Full blue fancy arched townmark with central manuscript date on ca. 1847 embossed bordered ladies cover to Lowell, Mass., matching "5" rate handstamp; few trivial light edge tone spots, Very Fine, a choice strike.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
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 Peeling, N.H./Feby 20. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1826 folded letter to Durham, N.H., manuscript "Way 11" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
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 Pembroke N.H. Straight line postmark struck eleven times on front, reverse and inside flap of incoming 1832 folded letter from Philadelphia to the Pembroke postmaster, red "Phil, Jun 14" cds and manuscript "Free" frank; small cover tears,
F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
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 Pembroke/March 31/N.H. Red three-line date stamp on 1841 folded letter to Manchester, N.H., matching oily straight line "Paid" and manuscript "6" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $100.00
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 (Piscataqua) Piscat:a. Manuscript postmark on 1745 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "dwt 8" and "3/4" rates, Very Fine, a rare early colonial usage from Piscataqua, this is the listing example in ASCC. ASCC $3,250.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,250.00
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 (Plaistow 26th Apr 1797). Dateline on folded letter Newburyport, Mass., manuscript "pr Haverhill Boatman" at lower left, letter indicates letter carried with supplies, various manuscript notations indicative of ratings probably including
cargo; staining at bottom, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. Haverhill, Mass. is about 3 miles south of Plaistow and is located on the Merrimack River by which this was transported to Newburyport. (Image1)
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SOLD for $100.00
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 Plymouth. N.H. May 26. Full bold straight line date stamp on 1828 folded letter to New York City, manuscript "18¾" rate, Extremely Fine, a gem strike. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $240.00
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 Poplin, N.H./Jan. 5. Manuscript postmark (S/R9) and "6" rate on 1835 folded letter to Epping, N.H.; minor edge flaws, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
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 (Portsmouth, May 9, 1751). Dateline on folded letter to Boston, Mass., manuscript "2/6" rate, Very Fine, a very early colonial usage from Portsmouth. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $525.00
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 Portsmouth/September 20. Red two-line date stamp on 1783 folded letter to Warwick, R.I., letter datelined of Nantes (France), manuscript "Ship 3.8" rate (2 dwt 16 gr for over 100 to 200 miles inland plus 16 gr ship fee); some reinforced
splitting at folds, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,250.00
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 Portsmouth/December 2. Red two-line date stamp on 1783 folded letter to New York, manuscript "4" dwt and "2/" rates, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $575.00
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 Portsmouth/May 2. Red two-line postmark on 1780's folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "4,16" rate; portion of contents torn away, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $550.00
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 Portsmouth/August 9. Red two-line postmark on 1786 folded letter to the French Consul in Boston, manuscript "2" dwt rate; edge nick at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $400.00
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 Portsmouth/September. 15. Red two-line postmark on 1786 folded letter to the French Consul in New York, manuscript "4" dwt and "2/-" New York currency rates, Very Fine, illustrated in Braake's Postal Colonial Letter (pg II-60),
ex-Wadleigh. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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 Portsmouth/July 14. Red two-line postmark on 1786 folded letter to Boston, manuscript "2" rate; cover with repaired hole below postmark, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
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 Portsmouth/June 8. Red two-line postmark on 1787 folded letter to Boston, Mass., manuscript "2" dwt rate, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $500 - 750.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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 Portsmouth/December 28. Black two-line postmark on 1788 folded letter to Nicholas Gilman at New York in Congress, datelined from Stratham by statesman Paine Wingate, letter regarding concerns over President Sullivan asking him to join
Congress; cover with internal edge restoration, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
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 Portsmouth/June 6. Clear two-line postmark on 1788 folded letter to the French Consul in Boston, manuscript "5,8" rate (four times the 1 dwt 8 gr rate for 60 to 100 miles), Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
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 Portsmouth/August, 5 1789. Two-line postmark on fresh folded letter to congressional member George Thatcher in New York, Very Fine, an scarce early year date postmark, the ASCC listing example. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
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 Portsmouth/July, 20. Full two-line date stamp on 1789 folded letter to congressional member George Thatcher in New York (sent free with no rate markings), Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
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 PORTSM o/June 10 1790. Sharp two-line date stamp on 1790 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "Sh 4" rate at upper right (3 dwt. 8 gr. rate plus 16 gr. ship fee), Very Fine, ex Chambers. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
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 Portsmouth/December 17. Sharp two-line date stamp with old style long "s", on pristine 1792 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "22" rate, Extremely Fine, a gem strike and cover, ex Jarrett. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
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 Portsmouth/May 28. Two-line date stamp with old style long "s", on folded letter datelined "Scarboro May 26th, 1794", manuscript "Way 20" rate notation at upper right; cover toning, Fine, undoubtedly a unique "Way" usage. Estimate $200 -
300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
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 PORTSMOUTH N.H./AUGT 12. Two-line datestamp and manuscript "40" double rate despite manuscript "Public Service, J. B. Walback Capt." endorsement, on folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. datelined "Fort Constitution August 12th 1809"
regarding a court martial, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Capt. John B. Walback was a well-known officer who later became General and fought in the War of 1812.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $150.00
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 Portsmouth, N.H., Apr 16. Blue oval date stamp on 1816 folded letter to Ryegate, Vt., manuscript "17" restored rate, Fine and scarce. Estimate $100 - 150.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
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 Roxbury, N.H./Feb. 2. Blue cds (S/R9) and matching straight line "Due" and "5" rate handstamps on cover to Keene; faint tone spots and small tear at bottom, still Very Fine, thought to be the only recorded postmark from this rare Post
Office. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
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 Sandwich, N.H. Red straight line townmark with matching "Paid" straight line handstamp on 1842 folded letter letter to Concord, N.H., manuscript "Paid 10" rate, addressed and postmarks crossed out and sent back to sender with red
"Concord, N.H., Sep 28" cds and manuscript "10" rate, lengthy letter from ardent abolitionist Daniel Hoit on the injustice of slavery, Fine, a very early turn cover usage. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
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 Shaker Village, N.H./Paid 3. 2 covers with different integral rate postmarks; one with double circle date stamp and original 1854 enclosure (ASCC listing example), other with single circle date stamp (missing backflap), Very Fine and
choice, the single circle date stamp is unlisted in ASCC. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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 Slab City/May 21st/54. Manuscript postmark on folded letter to Lake Villiage with "Paid 3" rate; small tone spot at bottom, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
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 Sutton Vil', N.H., Aug 15. Sharp & complete rimless circular postmark with manuscript date, on 1826 folded letter to Lancaster, N.H., manuscript "Free, B.B. French, Post Master, Sutton Village, N.H." free frank at top right, Extremely
Fine and choice, one of the finest example known. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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 Tuttles Corner, N.H./Aug. 1. Manuscript postmark (S/R9) and manuscript "paid 3" rate on 1851 folded letter to Hampton, N.H.; minor corner wear and aging, F.-V.F., ex-Courser. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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 W.(est) Springfield, N.H./May 26. Manuscript postmark (S/R10) and "Free L. Richardson P.M." frank on 1842 folded letter to Epping, N.H.; light staining and small tear at bottom center, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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 Walpole/July 9. Superb strike of two-line date stamp on 1804 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "20" rate, an Extremely Fine gem, a stunning rarity of which this is the only recorded example, ex Lounsbury. Estimate $750 -
1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $800.00
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