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1201

San Francisco Letter Express. Blue oval pony and rider handstamp on stampless cover to "17 Metropolitan Block, 529 Guerrero St" in San Francisco, "1866" docket at left, Very Fine and choice, a lovely cover, ex-Toaspern. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1202

W. F. Singer & Co's Feather River Express/Connecting With Wells, Fargo & Co. Blue oval handstamp on stampless cover that originated with Wells Fargo, with Wells Fargo printed corner card so likely from San Francisco, to Bidwell's Bar "Free" and with "Important Deliver Immediately" directive, Very Fine, a wonderful strike of this handstamp and a rare Wells Fargo "Free" conjunctive use. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1203

W. F. Singer & Co's Feather River Express/Connecting With Wells, Fargo & Co. Blue oval handstamp on stampless cover that originated with Wells Fargo, with "Wells Fargo & Co. Express/San Francisco" darker blue shield handstamp (Leutzinger type 1-6) and matching "Paid" double-lined oval handstamp, to Bidwell's Bar, "1855" docket on the back, Very Fine, a gorgeous cover, the ideal companion to the preceding cover, ex-Kramer. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1204

Thomes & Skaden's Express/Susanville & Reno, Connecting With Wells, Fargo & Co. Blue printed frank without border on 1870 3¢ green entire to San Francisco with light strike of "Thomes & Skadens Express/Susanville Cal./June 8" black double circle handstamp, "Rec'd + Ans'd June 10 1871" docket on the back, a bit reduced at right, Very Fine and one of the few known covers showing the Company handstamp, ex-"Edwards". Estimate $750 - 1,000. Thomes & Skaden ran between Susanville and Reno, Nevada. They connected with Wells Fargo at Reno, which was on the railroad leading back into California, for faster connections with Sacramento and San Francisco. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1205

Tinnin & Owens/Weaverville/Mar. 24. Large blue double circle handstamp on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco with "Tinnin & Owen's Weaverville And Shasta Express" printed frank, trivial reduction at right, Very Fine and rare, a wonderful exhibition item of which only 2 or 3 examples are known, one of the truly Great Western Covers, Tinnin & Owen maintained their express for only six months., ex-Haas and "Edwards", illustrated in Coburn's Letters of Gold (page 220); with 1981 P.F. certificate. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1206

U15

Wells, Fargo & Co. Red Printed Frank on 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Philadelphia, Pa., locally delivered with Blood's Penny Post cds and matching "Blood's Despatch, 2cts" rate handstamp; barest cover reduction at right and tiny tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, a rare Western Express and Eastern Local combination carried completely outside the mails. Scott No. U15 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $400.00
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1207

U16

Wells, Fargo & Co. Red Printed Frank a top of fresh 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Philadelphia, Pa., with "Blood's Penny Post, Sep 29" cds and matching "Blood's Despatch, 2cts" circle rate handstamp at left, Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice and Extremely Rare Usage of the Wells, Fargo & Co. Red Frank Entire in Combination with Blood's Penny Post carried completely outside of the U.S. mails; with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott No. U16 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $950.00
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1208

11A

Wells, Fargo & Co./Auburn. Blue oval handstamp with matching "Sept 15th" date stamp below on buff cover to Petersburg, Va., franked with 1851, 3¢ brownish carmine, type II, pair (margins large to shaving frameline at lower left) canceled by blue "Free" in oval handstamp and tied by "New-York, Oct 23" cds, manuscript "Too Late" at top center; small cover tear at upper left and pinhole in each stamp, otherwise Very Fine, a choice and early "Too Late" usage; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11A; $900 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $170.00
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1209

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express/Chinese Camp. Black oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-1) on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire with company printed frank, Fretz and Ralston correspondence to San Francisco, "With Package $1450.00" manuscript notation, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1210

SOLD for $80.00
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1211

Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express/Columbia. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-3) and matching blue straight line date handstamp at upper left on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire without company printed frank, "W. O. Sleeper & Co. Bankers, Columbia, Cal" black handstamped corner card resembling a miniature Wells Fargo town marking at lower left, Fretz and Ralston correspondence to San Francisco, a trifle reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. The banking house of W. O. Sleeper opened in Columbia in June of 1855 and failed ten years later in July of 1865. The bank was sold to William C. Ralston.The banking house of Ralph S. Fretz and William C. Ralston opened in San Francisco in January of 1856 (there were two additional partners until July of 1857). Fretz and Ralston was the predecessor of the Bank of California, now Union Bank, that was established in 1864.William C. Ralston's place in California history is legendary, but less known is that his wife, the former Elizabeth Fry, who he married in May of 1858, was the adopted daughter of John D. Fry, who at the time of the wedding was the Special Agent in California for the Post Office Department. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
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1212

Wells, Fargo & Co./Howlands Flat/Dec. 29. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire with Pacific Union red printed frank, to Marysville, likely an 1869 use from after Pacific Union was merged into Wells Fargo, reduced at left, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
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1213

Wells, Fargo & Co./Knights Ferry. Black oval handstamp with date omitted (Leutzinger type 11-15) on 2¢ brown entire with company printed frank, Chinese use to San Francisco with the address restated in Chinese writing, reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1214

U45

Wells, Fargo & Co./Mexican Route. Blue oval canceling 1861 40¢ black & red legal size entire used as a paste-back with printed "Mexican Coast and California Express--$1.40" Wells Fargo frank, additional blue "Wells Fargo & Co./Guaymas" oval handstamp, F.-V.F. and rare, one of only a handful of used 40¢ Bicolor Entires. Scott No. U45; $4,500 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $4,000.00
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1215

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express/Nevada. Superb strike of red oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-1) and matching "Free" red double-lined oval handstamp as forwarding markings on stampless folded letter to a reverend "Care of Wells Fargo & Co" at Nevada City, originated in San Francisco with "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express/San Francisco" blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-1) with no indication as to charges, forwarded from Nevada City to Marysville with "free" pencil notation in addition to the red handstamps and then forwarded again from Marysville to Orleans House in Sacramento City where evidently delivered, Very Fine, ex-Kramer, illustrated in Coburn's Letters of Gold (page 163). Estimate $300 - 400. An unusual Wells Fargo free and forwarded use that suggests the company may have given accommodation to clergymen. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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1216

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express/Ophir. Blue green oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 1-17) and matching "Free" blue green double-lined oval handstamp on stampless cover, Masonic Lodge correspondence to Gold Hill, originally sent by mail collect with "Sacramento City, Cal., Jan 8" balloon cds and "5" handstamped rate marking, "Misst" manuscript notation at lower right so evidently missent before reaching Ophir where taken out of the mails, with original 1855 mostly printed enclosure, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Gold Hill was a mining town in the Auburn Ravine west of Ophir. Though a place of considerable size, Gold Hill never had a Post Office. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
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1217

Wells, Fargo & Co./Sacramento/Mar. 29. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire with company printed frank at left and allover shaded advertising in pink for "J. C. Meussdorffer" "Dealer In Hats And Caps" in Sacramento, to the Meussdorffer store in San Francisco, "1871" docket at left, a trifle reduced at right, Very Fine and choice, a lovely cover. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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1218

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express/San Francisco. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-1) struck twice and tying 1851 1¢ blue type IV strip of three (just cut in at bottom & right stamp with light crease) on cover with printed corner card in a shield design for the San Francisco Agency of the Accessory Transit Co. of Nicaragua, addressed to Marysville, Very Fine, a unique usage & a wonderful exhibition item, ex-Gibson, Pearce, illustrated in Coburn's Letters of Gold (page 92). Scott No. 9 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. The Accessory Transit Company was established by shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt to transport people and freight across Nicaragua by riverboat and stagecoach. Vanderbilt had obtained an exclusive contract with the government of Nicaragua allowing for transit across the country in 1849. Vanderbilt's Independent Line of steamships began carrying passengers and cargo including letters "ahead of the mails" between San Francisco and New York via Nicaragua in 1851. The Nicaragua Route, which was shorter than the Panama Route, continued in use until 1857. (Image1)

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SOLD for $5,500.00
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1219

Wells, Fargo & Co./San Francisco. Blue oval datestamp canceling 1865 12¢ brown legal size entire used as a paste-back with printed franks of both Wells Fargo and "Bamber & Co's Express, W.B. Hardy's Office, Oakland", the latter incompletely printed; minor wrinkling, Fine and rare. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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1220

Wells, Fargo & Cos. Express/S. Frco./1 Feb. Blue double circle handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-4) on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire with company printed frank and "Overland Via Los Angeles" printed directive but to Sacramento City so not a Southern Overland Route use, cover expertly restored at right affecting indicia, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
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1221

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/San Francisco, Cal./Feb. 25. Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 19-2) on 2¢ green entire with company printed frank and red handstamped corner card for the Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company in San Francisco, to "Any Chinese House" in Downieville, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, ex-Kramer. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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1222

73, 76

Wells, Fargo & Co./San Francisco Sep. 18. Blue oval datestamp tying 1861-66 2¢ black + 5¢ brown on 1864 3¢ Pink entire with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank to Boston Mass., stamps affixed partly over blue oval "Post Office Victoria V.I." Coat of Arms handstamp, used as a "paste-up" with blue cover on reverse showing conjunctive usage with "Dietz & Nelson's B.C. & V. Express" double-circle handstamp, manuscript "Paid $1.25" express fee, "Boston Oct. 12 "duplex datestamp on one side and framed "Received Oct. 12 at Boston Mass." handstamp on entire, trivial short perf at bottom of 5¢ stamp, Wells, Fargo & Co. entire with small tear, paste-up with upper left corner torn off (probably where additional British Columbia & Vancouver Island stamps were affixed), Fine. Scott No. 73+76 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A Rare Conjunctive Use of Dietz & Nelson's Express and Wells Fargo & Co. From Victoria, Vancouver Island, to Boston.According to Nathan, George Dietz and Hugh Nelson started their express company in 1862 when they acquired the express routes and business of William T. Ballou. Dietz & Nelson served the Cariboo mining region and connected with Barnard's Express at Yale and Lilloet and with Wells, Fargo & Co. at Victoria. The company sold out to Francis J. Barnard in the late spring of 1867. The $1.25 express fee noted on the address portion of this paste-up includes Dietz & Nelson's $1.00 fee and 25¢ for the Wells, Fargo & Co. franked entire. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,400.00
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1223

(Wells Fargo San Francisco) W. F. & Co's Ex., S. F./China Route. Magenta oval handstamp with Chinese characters (Leutzinger type 9-4) on the back of 2¢ brown entire, Chinese use to San Francisco without the address restated in Chinese writing, which is somewhat unusual, with company printed frank and "W. F. & Co's. Ex./San Jose, Cal./May 15, 1886" purple double oval origin handstamp (Leutzinger type 17-1) on the front, reduced at right, Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
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1224

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express/Steamboat. Blue fancy rectangle handstamp (Leutzinger type 2-4) struck twice with one strike tying 1851 3¢ dull red on cover to Stockton, Very Fine, a gorgeous cover, ex-W. R. Parker (and accompanied by an original invoice showing that he purchased this cover for $100 from San Francisco stamp dealer Edwin P. Seebohm in 1928). Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $350.00
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1225

U41a

Wells, Fargo & Co./Victoria/Aug. 10. (1868). Blue oval datestamp on 10¢ Green entire to San Francisco with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank and Vancouver Island 5c rose, tied by blue oval "35" grid, also tied by large but neat manuscript docketing, annotated on reverse by past owner, fresh and Very Fine; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. U41a Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,150.00
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1226

Wells, Fargo & Co./Victoria/Jun. 7. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1861 10¢ green entire with company printed frank and "Post Office/Victoria V.I." Coat of Arms blue handstamped postal frank, J. C. Meussdorffer correspondence to San Francisco, "1869" docket, reduced at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
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1227

Wells, Fargo & Co./Victoria/Nov. 8. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1861 3¢ pink entire with company printed frank ("Coast Routes" variety with the right end cut off) and unusually clear "Post Office/Victoria V.I." Coat of Arms blue handstamped postal frank, Simon Sinsheimer correspondence to San Francisco, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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1228

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/Virginia, Nev./Jul. 9, 1884. Magenta oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 16-2) very clearly struck on 2¢ red entire with company printed frank (early use of the "United States" frank that followed the 1883 pictorial domestic frank), to San Francisco street address with "4" Wells Fargo carrier notation in indelible pencil, Wells Fargo San Francisco red oval receiving handstamp on the back, Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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1229

Wells, Fargo & Co./Washoe City, N./Aug. 7. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 12-3 with "T." of "N.T." removed) on 1864 3¢ pink entire with company printed frank to San Francisco, "W. F. & Co./Aug. 9/1865" blue datestamp (Leutzinger type 7-34) at left, also docket at left, small edge tear at the top affecting the town handstamp, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
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1230

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Covers, 1855-1885. 3 items, including oval "Red Bluff" to San Francisco on 3¢ Nesbitt entire with black company frank; another 3¢ Nesbitt entire with double circle WF "San Francisco 2 July" cancel to Marysville, with oval merchant corner card "M. Brumagim & Co. San Francisco" and "July 2"; repaired tear on reverse; also black company frank on 2¢ brown entire cancelled by red oval "Wells Fargo Express / Santa Cruz, Cal. / Sep 8 1885" with reduction at left, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
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1231

Whiting & Cos' Express/Quincy. Black double-lined circle handstamp (a few letters touched up with pencil) with integral "Paid" on plain envelope without postage to Quincy, "with package" manuscript notation at upper left so apparently treated as a money letter by association, pencil docket at left, Very Fine, a very rare express of which approximately three examples are recorded, ex-Clifford, illustrated in Coburn's Letters of Gold (page 225). Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $725.00
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1232

Andrew Jackson Autograph & Prints 1840's. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
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1233

Andrew Jackson Autographed Document. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,900.00
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1234

Carrier & Local Cover Balance. 12 covers; variety of usages including 3 Westtown usage (one mailed at Street Road and two at Westchester, one with P.F. cert.), "1" carrier rate markings from Lowel, Mass., Petershan, Mass. & New York, various N.Y. City Delivery date stamp usages tying 3¢ frankings, Blood's & Boyd's, N.O.U.S. circular handstamp, etc., F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
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1235

"Drop". Straightline handstamp in green on folded letter datelined Madison Wis., Sep 15, 1845, to Indianapolis with manuscript "2" rate, Very Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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1236

(Express) American Merchants Union Express, Pittsburgh Pa. Orange label, margin fault, affixed on printed shipping tag from "J.H. Johnston Great Western Gun Works" to Cooperstown, N.Y., on reverse "Send for a Price Catalogue, Cash Paid for Army Guns & Revolvers", a Very Fine and most unusual shipping tag use for guns. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $280.00
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1237

Express Mail to New York. 1837 lot of three folded letters endorsed "Express Mail", one with blue New Orleans cds, with "225" rate marking indicating triple rate (3x75¢); another with blue Mobile, Ala. cds and "150" indicating double rate; 3rd cover with blue Mobile and "300" indicating 4x75¢ rate; Very Fine and attractive group. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $280.00
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1238

Free Frank Covers. Group of eight mostly Members of Congress from House and Senate, couple with preprinted envelopes, one postmaster frank, plus additional one 1884 use from the Senate Chamber, F.-V.F. group. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $170.00
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1239

Free Franks. Group of ten including five mounting on Lincoln "His Life and Times" pages, better includes A. Stephens, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, William H. Seward, John Breckenridge, etc.; couple small flaws, overall a clean and Very Fine group. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image1)

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SOLD for $600.00
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1240

(French & Indian War) David Mitchell Bill of Lading Aug. 24 1759. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
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1241

267 var.

(Postage Due) 1895, Carmine, Provisional "Due 2" Postage Due Overprint. Strip of three and single on legal size corner card cover to Detroit, Mich., cover franked with single 1895, 2¢ carmine (faulty) tied by light "Gainsville, Tex.,Jun 20, 1895" duplex postmark, "Due 8¢" in blue crayon, reverse with "Detroit, Mich., Rec'd, Jun 22, 95" backstamp; cover edge faults and left 2¢ in strip with some creasing, otherwise Fine, an extremely rare usage of the 1895 Detroit 2¢ Provisional Postage Dues on cover, one of two recorded usages of this 2¢ provisional postage due on cover and the only multiple usage; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 267 var.+267 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

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1242

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1243

(Telegraph) Magnetic Telegraph Office/Phila. Oval handstamp on locally addressed cover, matching "2" rate handstamp; few small tone spots, F.-V.F., ASCC Rarity 8 = $350. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $50.00
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1244

(World War I Prisoner of War) Camp McCoy, WI, Enemy Alien Internment Camp. For Germans, Italians and Japanese, with "Camp McCoy Wis. Aug 17 1942" machine cancel on cover to Detroit Mich. from Lt. R.E. Tifler, printed "306 M.P.E.G. Co" and "Free", handstamped "Censored, War Department, McCoy Internment Camp" boxed handstamp, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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1245

(World War II) 1943 Civilian Internees Mail. Endorsed cover addressed to Woosung War Prisoners Camp in Shanghai, China with additional "Postage Fee" notation, "Boise, Idaho, Apr 8, 1943" origin machine cancel, red Chinese chop and censor tape at left, reverse with pencil notation "arrived at camp Dec 23, 43, received march 11, 44", Very Fine, scarce. Estimate $100 - 150. Charles R. Loveland was captured by the Japanese troops in 1941 on Wake Island. Mr. Loveland was taken to two different internment camps, the last being in Shanghai China. He was released at the end of the war in 1945. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
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1246

Alabama Cover Group. Of 16 early covers; mostly stampless including Huntsville fancy star "5" & "10" rate handstamps, Mobile with various rate handstamps, Tuscaloosa, etc., franked cover including 1851 manuscript Cedar Bluff (rare town), Warrington, Fla. to Augusta, Ga. with 1861 Montgomery cds (CSA use of U.S. in Florida), Selma with U.S. #26 (CSA usage), etc.; condition a little varied, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $525.00
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1247

Blakeley (A.), Dec. 18th. Two-line postmark with red ms. "25" rating on 1819 folded letter to Bridgewater, Mass., slight overall toning and edgewear, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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1248

Fort Gibson, Arkansas, 1867-1868 Soldier's Letters. Archive of 14 letters and covers from soldier to his mother in Connecticut, writer is stationed all over the Indian Territory and in the Dakotas, most postmarked at Fort Gibson but various datelines, including Ft. Arbuckle, Ft. Gibson, C.N., Fort Randall & Fort Rice (both in Dakota), "Steamer Cornelia", etc; contents fascinating, including discussion of Indians" in their paint", talk of foot-races by the soldiers, buying a new hound and horse, selling his racing pony for $15, etc; covers in somewhat mixed condition, letters excellent, F.-V.F. lot. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,600.00
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1249

Fort Gibson, Arkansas, 1867-1868 Soldier's Letters. Four letters, accompanied by their covers, one franked with 3¢ rose "C" grill, from soldier in Indian Territories to mother in Connecticut, fascinating lengthy letters talking about the Indians and various troop activities and other military matters; letters should be examined carefully as this archive is important; condition generally F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $575.00
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1250

183, 184

Brownsville, Yuba Co., Cal., Dec. 30, 1882. Cds on yellow cover to England bearing 1879, 2¢ vermilion + 3¢ green tied together by three-rings, Marysville (12.30) and red London (1.19) backstamps; Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 183+184 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1251

San Diego, Cal., Nov 3rd/49. Manuscript "Nov 3, 1849" postmark and "40" rate on Crittenden correspondence folded letter to Texas, endorsed "via New Orleans", letter dated "October 3rd" mentions…I write from a ranch 30 miles East of Pueblo de los Angeles…I hear the letter may be sent on from here via San Diego in a day or two…We have traveled over 2,000 miles and have still 600 before us…; some splitting along fold at top, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Risvold. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

SOLD for $800.00
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1252

Windsor Ct. Clear straightline postmark with manuscript "Jany 26" date and matching "12½" rate on 1843 folded letter to New York, Very Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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1253

Windsor Locks, Ct./Apr. 22. First type fancy illustrated Steamboat in Lock postmark, a beautiful detailed strike in red with printed "Apr." and manuscript "22" date and "18?" rate on 1841 folded letter to Bath N.H., light file folds do not affect marking, small light tone spot at top left, an Extremely Fine strike. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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1254

Connecticut Manuscript Postmarks, 1820-48. 9 covers with scarce to rare towns; includes 1829 Ketch Mills, 1839 Scantic Village1839 South Voluntown, 1820 Redding, 1848 Wilkinson, 1837 East Goshen, 1832 North Canaan, 1835 Bradleyville and 1841 North Kent, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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1255

1812 Patriot Invasion of Spanish Florida. Folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. with rare "Robertsville Blk Swamp. S.C." manuscript postmark and "25" rate, letter from David Ewing - a recently released patriot soldier held prisoner at St. Augustine, letter with content regarding his imprisonment…Mrs. Ewing informs me that she wrote you respecting my being captured but thank heaven I returned safe to my family and found them all in health after suffering a severe confinement of five months and four days as I almost ever heard of. I was in a dungeon in the Fort of Augustine without anything to sleep on but a board six feet long & 9½ inches wide the floor muddy and the driping wet and owning to some error of judgement of Genl. Matthews or of his too great zeal, I was deceived by him and led to believe that I should with the other volunteers be supported by the U.S. nor did I ever know to the contrary until I was liberated by the humanity of the Spanish Governor. During the time above mentioned myself and one more was fed on parsley & beares. lights boild together and a Raisor never come to our faces nor did we ever see the light of the sun in the time except when the door was oppen'd to hand in a piggin of vitrials…I am quite at my ease since I returned home and the manner more my friends sent a petition for my relief but I met it on my way home being liberated by the Governor for reasons unknown while other prisoners were retained but I can inform you that there was some tokens (masonic) passed from me and answered by his Excellency and my liberation followed without one word ever being exchanged on the subject. No Mason is about to hold office in the Spanish Government but you may rest assured there are many who do, F.-V.F., a fascinating and unique letter from one of few soldiers captured during the 1812 Occupation of Spanish East Florida, ex Frajola. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,450.00
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1256

On United States Service/The Commander of the U.S. Sc. Porpoise. Manuscript military endorsement on 1823 folded letter datelined "U.S. Schooner Porpoise off St. Augustine, 31st July 1823"; couple light cover tone spots, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1257

Appalachicola, Fty/Jun 9. Red cds (type III) on sealed and unopened court depositon to Clayton, Ala., manuscript "37½" rate; some light toning and soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate $50 - 75. (Image1)

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1258

Belleville, Fla./Sept. 2/48. Manuscript postmark (type I) with "Paid 10" rate at right, on folded letter to New York City; some trivial faint toning, Very Fine, the earliest of only 6 examples recorded of this postmark type. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1259

Campbellton, Fla./April 27/51. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "5" rate on folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, Fla.; cover age spots and toning along file fold, Fine, the earliest known statehood usage and the FSPH listing example. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1260

Chattahoochee/Feb 6th '38. Manuscript postmark (type I) on folded election returns to Quincy, with the scarce 6¼ rate; some reinforced splitting at folds, otherwise Very Fine, a nice example of the elusive 6¼ rate from Chattahoochee, ex-Meroni. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1261

Clifton, Fla/Decr 9th. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "10" rate on folded letter sheet to Columbia, S.C., forwarded to Hamburg with red "Columbia, S.C., Jan 3" cds and "Fowd 5" totaling "15", Very Fine, one of three manuscript postmarks known. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1262

Flemington/Aprl 19th. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "Paid 5" rate on 1850 folded letter to Tallahassee, M. Fla.; file folds, Very Fine, the FSPH listing example. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1263

Greenwood Fla/June 6th, 1851. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "10" rate on folded letter sheet to Windsor, N.C.; some light toning, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1264

Knox Hill, Fla., March 1st. Manuscript postmark and "Paid 3" rate on 1853 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine, one of 5 known early manuscript postmark usages from Knox Hill. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1265

Madison Ch Fla/Oct. 18th. Manuscript postmark and "5" rate on 1847 folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1266

Monticello, Fa/22 April. Red manuscript postmark (type II) and "25" rate on 1837 folded letter to New York City; some edge wear and light tone spots, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1267

Monticello, Flor./7 May. Red cds (type XIII, 5-10 known) on 1843 folded election returns to Tallahassee with manuscript "12" rate; minor tone spots, still Very Fine, ex Meroni. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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1268

Pensacola/Oct. 1. Clear two-line date stamp (type III) on 1821 folded letter to New York City, manuscript "Paid 25" rate, forwarded to Providence, R.I. with red "New-York, Nov 2" cds and initial rate crossed out and re-rated "18½", letter with important historic content during Gen. Andrew Jackson's short tenure as military governor of Florida…The discontent of the Spanish officers who have remained, towards the conduct of Gen'l. Jackson, has occasioned him to issue his proclamation ordering them out of the country in three days, - this has occasioned great commotion & how it will end God only knows - The Genl. leaves here in a few weeks for Tennessee, and I fear Col. Wilson, who will be acting Governor during his absence, will have a difficult task to curb the restless spirits inhabiting this country., Very Fine, one of three known usages of this rare postmark type used during the pre-territorial American Military Government Period. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1269

Pensacola/Nov. 6. Two-line date stamp (type IIIa) and manuscript "25" rate on 1821 folded letter to Sutton, N.C., interesting letter regarding the health of the citizens…a Person of you Profession (Doctor) here would stave to death if they had to depend on their Practice for a living. It is the heathiest place I ever lived in…there is about 3500 inhabitants here at this time and I can assure you that I know of no person in town that is sick except two or three that came from New Orleans here sick.; cover toning and tiny edge tear at bottom, Fine, a rare pre-territorial usage during American Military Government Period; signed E.N. Sampson. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1270

Pensacola/Aug. 19. Two-line postmark (type IIIb) on 1822 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "Paid 25" rate, letter regarding the outbreak of yellow fever, Very Fine, one of two recorded examples of this territorial handstamp type. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1271

Pensacola/Mar. 11. Clear two-line postmark (type IIIb) on 1822 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "Paid 25" rate, letter regarding a trip to the Island of Santa Rosa; cover tone spots, F.-V.F., a rare pre-territorial usage during American Military Government Period, ex-McNeal. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1272

Quincy, Flo./Jany 18. Red oval date stamp (type IV) on 1837 folded letter to New York City, manuscript "25" rate, interesting letter regarding orange trees in Florida and mentions conversations with Genl. Clinch and Col. Gadsden regarding such, also mentions the shooting of birds and Aububon is now in Charleston, F.-V.F. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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1273

(St. Augustine Dec 10th, 1817). Dateline on folded letter to Vermont, entered the mails in Georgia with manuscript "St. Marys, Dec 13" postmark and "25" rate, letter written by Sam Ewing with content…Report speaks of the secession of the Provinces of East and West Florida to the U. States. If this information be correct, my fortune is made., Very Fine, a very early pre-territorial usage from St. Augustine routed through St. Marys, Ga. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1274

St. Marks, Fla./Novr 13. Manuscript postmark (type VII) and "10" rate on cover to Portersville, Conn., with original 1850 enclosure, Very Fine, one of five manuscript statehood postmarks known. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1275

Tallahassee, Flora., Jun 9. Bold oval date stamp on folded letter sheet to Boston, Mass., manuscript "50" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1276

Tampa, Fa./June 26, 1837. Red manuscript postmark (type I) and "25" rate on folded letter to Maine; minor tone spot at top center, Very Fine, a choice early territorial usage from Tampa, ex McNeal. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1277

(Augusta, Georgia) "Augs 4 S[ep]" (1798). Stampless folded letter datelined "Augusta, Sept 4th 1798", to Philadelphia, contents regarding land taxes; neatly written on heavy handmade laid paper with extraordinary "Pro Patria" watermark, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Research reveals that the earliest listed postmark in ASCC for Augusta is 1799 handstamp, making this the earliest known. (Image1)

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1278

Eagletown C.N. Ark, Feb. 9-60. Manuscript postmark on cover to Washington D.C., franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 3¢ dull red, Extremely Fine, a very rare Indian Territory usage from Choctaw Nation. Scott No. 26 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1279

Pawnee Fork, K.T. Bold full strike of postmark with manuscript date on cover, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red with matching cancel, an Extremely Fine strike, the finer of two reported examples, was missing in Beals collection, ex Baughman, Risvold. Scott No. 26 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

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1280

Augusta Ky./July 5th. Bold straightline postmark with magenta manuscript day ("5" over "4") with matching "12½" rate on 1832 folded letter to Lebanon O., forwarded to to Columbus with a Cincinnati, Jul 7 cds, Very Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1281

(Boston, Jun 29th, 1752). Dateline on folded letter to Piscataqua, N.H., no postmark and rates (privately carried), contents regarding shipping, sealing wax on face; cover wear and small internal hole at upper left, Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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1282

(Boston) BO. Manuscript postmark on 1758 folded letter datelined "London May 5, 1758" and addressed to William Pepperrell in Kettery, New England, manuscript "pd 1N4" rate and brown "New York" straight line entry postmark, manuscript "4 dwt" for postage to Boston from New York and additional "1 dwt" for postage to Kittery totalling "5 dwt" below, letter from Capt. Peter Kenwood regarding the progress of the war in Europe…I think it is time for you to quit the stage of action…The brave King of Prussia have recovered all that was taken from him in Silesia & is now marching into Bohemia to meet the Austrian army, to give them battle. You will hear of the two fine ships of war our fleet took…I don't think the French have the number of Privateers out they have had some time past, they want the men for the King's Ships…, retained copy of Pepperrell's reply letter dated Nov 3, 1758 (unsigned in secretarial hand) and a ½ page letter dated Feb 26, 1759 on outer side flap written by and signed "Wm. Pepperrell" (portion of signature shows in lower left corner of folded cover), letters with interesting contents including copy letter…We wait here impatiently to have ye news of the King of Prussia success…I am glad Louisburg is once more in our hands. I hope it will always be in the King of Great Britains hands. We have no news at present from the Southward where General Forbs commanded. A miserable acct from the westward where General Abercrombie commanded. What has been done there was taken Fountenack by Colo. Broadstret, most of his Army New England Provential troops. War is hard upon a new Country and very distressing…, and second signed letter…I have been on no Expedition yet. My time has been taken up in the Publick affairs that I have had no time to look into any accts., Very Fine, a wonderful colonial cover and historial autograph letter from one of America's greatest early generals. Estimate $750 - 1,000. William Pepperrell led the forces that took Louisburg, on Cape Breton, from the French in 1745. For his services, he was created a Baronet, the first born in America to be so honored. He retired shortly thereafter as the richest man in the colonies. During the French-Indian war which started in 1755, he was commissioned a Major General in the British army and commanded the troops protecting the frontier of Maine and New Hampshire. He was acting governor of Massachusetts in 1756-58 and made a Lt. General in 1759. (Image1)

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1283

Boston. Olive straight line handstamp and matching "11 SE" Franklin mark on ca. 1783 folded letter to member of the Massachusetts Congress Samuel Holton; light tone spot at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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1284

(Boston). 1785 folded letter sheet addressed to congressional member Samuel Holton in Trenton, N.J. and forwarded to New York, two strikes of "3 JA" and "4 JA" Franklin marks (one blind), matching straight line "Free *" handstamp; some cover toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1285

Boston, Ms/Mar. 30. Red cds on 1835 folded letter to Ward, Mass., manuscript "10" rate, forwarded to Hardwick with manuscript "Ward, Ms., April" postmark and "6" rate totalling "16 cents", forwarded again with red "Hardwick, Mas., April 18" oval postmark and manuscript "for 6" totalling "22", Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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1286

Boston (British Consular Office). Red straight line handstamp (BPM 407) struck on 1844 folded cover to England, The Consul put the letter directly onto the ship which left Boston for Liverpool carried on the ship Hibernia, standard packet rate of 1 Shilling was applied, red London arrival marking struck on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. When Britain introduced its West India service with a branch line to the US in 1842 it also tried to establish consular offices in Boston, Charleston, Mobile, New Orleans, and New York. The American Postmaster General became aware of the breach of Sovereignty and by early 1844 had these offices closed. The office at Boston is recorded as using a straight line "BOSTON" handstamp from 2nd December 1842. (Image1)

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1287

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 $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1288

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1289

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 $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1290

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 $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1291

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 $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1292

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 $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1293

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 $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1294

Unionville, Ms./May 1st. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1844 folded letter to Pawtucket, R.I., manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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1295

Hastings, M.T. Bold cds ties 1851 3¢ dull red (margins in at top) on cover to Virginia, slight edgewear and trivial tear on backflap, Very Fine. Scott No. 11 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1296

Little Falls, Min. (Terr.), April 5, 1858. Manuscript postmark on cover franked with pen cancelled 3¢ dull red, to Litchfield, Ct., backflap a bit torn, otherwise fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1297

Little Falls, Minn., Feb 21st 1858. Neat manuscript postmark on cover franked with pen cancelled 1857 3¢ dull red (stamp with faults), otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1298

Mazeppa, M.T. Balloon postmark (unlisted town in ASCC) ties 1857 3¢ dull red (gutter single), on cover to Long Island, N.Y.; reverse with lovely illustrated litho for Fuller House, St. Paul, Minnesota; Very Fine and rare. Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1299

Minnesota Territory Balance, 1854-1858. Group of 19 covers, with a range of postmarks, including Fort Snelling, "Free", manuscript Le Suer; manuscript Brownsville; red St. Anthony's Falls and "Free"; St. Anthony's Falls with circle "Paid 3"; Taylor's Falls; Northfield; Oronoco; Winona; Owatonna; Wabashaw; Shakopee; Lake City; Nininger; Saint Paul; Anoka; etc. generally F-VF. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1300

Red Wing, M.T., C.1858. Quite bold balloon type red postmark, stamp cancelled with black "3" handstamp, neatly addressed to Vermont, bit of edge wrinkle and tear in backflap, F.-V.F. and scarce. Scott No. 11 Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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