Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC Sale

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U.S. Postal History by Topic continued...

18th Century Stampless Covers continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

602

1781 (Aug. 29) Jamaica to Madeira Portugal, datelined folded letter bearing "JAMAICA" straightline handstamp on flap and endorsed "by the packet", carried by West Indies packet from Kingston Jamaica via Pensacola to Charleston, then via Charleston packet to Falmouth, London "2 / NO" Bishop mark on flap and manuscript "1N" rating, carried by private ship to Madeira, docketed "Recd 10 March 1782", the 1 shilling packet rate, Very Fine.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. (Image)

Est. $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

603

1782 (Sep. 12) New York N.Y. to Kingston Jamaica, via Montego Bay, datelined folded letter from occupied New York by private ship to Montego Bay Jamaica, entered post with "MONTEGO / BAY" two-line handstamp across flap to Kingston, manuscript "3" rating; rated one penny ship fee and two pence postage; cover tear, Very Fine.
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000

THE LATEST RECORDED COVER MAILED FROM AMERICAN COLONIAL AREAS OCCUPIED BY THE BRITISH DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.

The letter refers to supplying clothing to British prisoners of war in Pennsylvania. The writer also mentions the need to move from New York within two or three months. The letter in part reads: "I wrote you of my having been appointed to carry Cloathing & stores for the British prisoners in Pennsylvania & I left this place the 9th of April & only returned a few days since— my expedition has not turned out so well as there was reason to expect I should get into a good line of Business in the Commissary Department— since then great changes have happened here, and some of my best Friends are gone to Britain, which puts an end to my hopes" . (Image) (Image2)

Est. $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

604

1782 (Dec. 11) Philadelphia Pa. to Boston Ma., datelined folded letter endorsed "p post", bearing "11 DE" Franklin mark and manuscript "4:" rating; light aging, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

605

1783 (Jan. 6) Philadelphia Pa. to Boston Ms., datelined folded letter from R. Throckmorton bearing Philadelphia "8 / IA" Franklin mark and manuscript "4" rating, endorsed "p post", the 4 dwt rate for 300-400 miles, Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

A letter written by R. Throckmorton which reads in part: "I was disappointed in my expectations of receiving your additional instructions for my government in Virginia p.post at Trenton, and having given directions for any letters that might appear by the next post following me to this place… but I am sorry to find that the weather had prevented the mail arriving at Morristown as usual."

Starting with this cover and until 1798, Philadelphia only used a Franklin mark and did not use a city name postmark. Only three exceptions during that 15 year period have been documented. (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

606

1783 (Jun.) to Brig. Gen. Sumner by Military Express, folded cover with "June 1783" docketing, endorsed "On Public Service" and "by Express", Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

607

1786 (Jun. 7) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter bearing red London "7/JU" Bishop mark on reverse and matching "Post Paid" circular handstamp, red manuscript "pd 1/" rating, manuscript "2" rating; some paper loss on flap, Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

608

1786 (Jun. 24) Suriname to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter, carried by private ship to America, entered mails with "2-16" rating; toning, Fine, scarce origin.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

609

1786 (Nov. 1) Westminster England to Perth Amboy N.J. via packet, folded letter with date bearing manuscript "P 2/-" and "2/0" ratings, circled "Post Paid" handstamp and matching "1 / No" Bishop mark, prepaid 2 shilling packet fee; small edge faults, Fine.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

610

1787 (Jan. 22) Elizabeth Town N.J. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Post Pd 2" postal rating, prepaid the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles, Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

611

1787 (Feb. 10) Puerto Principe Cuba to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Pto Principe" dateline, carried by private ship to New York, entered the post with "N-York - March 21." straightline postmark and matching "2" rating, Philadelphia "1/" local currency, the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles from New York to Philadelphia, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee); lightly soiled file fold, Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

612

1788 (Jan. 14) Alexandria Va. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing clear strike of "ALEX, JAN 14" straightline postmark and manuscript "3.8" rating, top edge tear, Philadelphia "1/7", docketed received "January 18th 1788"; charged 1sh 7d in local currency (17d postage plus 2d carrier fee); top edge tear, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

613

1789, 1790 Petersburg Va. to Philadelphia Pa., two folded letters mounted on Siskin exhibit page, 1789 bearing black "Petersburg July,23" straightline postmark and manuscript "3" rating, Philadelphia "1/5"; 1790 bearing brownish-black "Petersburg Sept,13" straightline postmark and manuscript "3" rating, Philadelphia "1/5", a lovely pair showing two different postmark colors, both charged 1sh 5d in local currency (15d postage plus 2d carrier fee), Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

614

1789 (Oct. 5) Exeter England to Philadelphia Pa., folded ship letter with "Exon" dateline, bearing "EXETER" and "FALMOUTH" straightline handstamps, manuscript "pd 1/6" rating, carried to a port within 100 miles of Philadelphia, manuscript "1.8" rating, post paid the 1 shilling transatlantic packet plus 6 pence British inland postage, rated 1 dwt 8 gr for 60-100 miles to Philadelphia, Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

615

1789 (Oct. 28) Manchester, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with docketing, original endorsement crossed out and updated to "P the William, via New York", bearing arced "Manchester" handstamp and manuscript "1/6" rating, rerated "1oz 1/2"; some faults, Fine, scarce.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

616

1790 (c.) Annapolis Md. to Cecil County Md., folded cover bearing "Annapolis, June 24." straightline postmark and manuscript "1" rating, the 1 dwt rate for up to 60 miles, Very Fine.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

617

1790 (Feb. 21) Frederick Town Md. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Fredk Town" dateline bearing partial "Fredericktown March 4" straightline postmark and manuscript "2" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/", the 2 dwt for 100-200 miles, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee); tiny tear at top center, lightly soiled, Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

618

1790 (Dec. 22) Alexandria Va. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing clear strike of "ALEXA, DECR 22" straightline postmark and manuscript "2" rating, Philadelphia "1/" rating, charged 1sh local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee), Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

619

1792 (Jun. 16) Hagers Town Md. to Philadelphia Pa. via Baltimore, datelined folded letter bearing "BALT. JUNE 21" straightline postmark and manuscript "12½" rating, endorsed "post"; some toning mostly at folds, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

620

1793 (Aug. 2) St. Petersburg, Russia to Newburyport, Ma., datelined folded letter endorsed "favored by Capt Hacket, Good Intent", carried by private ship, entered the mails with reddish "Sh 10" rating, Extremely Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

621

1793 (Sep. 18) London, England to Providence R.I. via New York, datelined folded letter endorsed "p James, Cap: Howard, via New York", entered the mails with "N.YORK.DEC.3" straightline postmark and red manuscript "Sh 21" rating, fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction