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The Hugh V. Feldman Collections of United States R Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4242
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Cat No: 274-S-10
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Adamstown, B. & O. R.R., Jan 10, 1862. Oval ties 3¢ rose (65) on Lady Liberty & Flag Civil War patriotic cover to Philadelphia Pa.; edge tear and reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and attractive patriotic use,Rarity VI. Towle No. 274-S-10; Estimate $300 - 400.
Route 3207 from Adamstown, Md. station 64 miles east to Baltimore for transfer onto Route 3201 for the 102 miles to Philadelphia. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:56:17 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4243
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Cat No: 274-S-10a
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Adamstown, B. & O. R.R., Jan 13 1862. Blue oval handstamp with matching "Due 3" oval on blue "The Union Forever" Eagle & Shield Patriotic cover to Camden N.J., carried east on Route 3207 for Baltimore, some edge wear and aging, flap missing, F.-V.F. Towle No. 274-S-10a; Estimate $300 - 400.
This Civil War "The Union Forever" Eagle & Shield Patriotic design in blue is unrecorded by Weiss. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:58:08 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4244
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Cat No: 274-S-10a
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Adamstown, B. & O. R.R., Feb 17 1862. Oval handstamp with matching "Due 3" on Col. Baxter Fire Zouaves Patriotic cover to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine and rare Patriotic usage. Towle No. 274-S-10a; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:58:36 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4245
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Cat No: 274-S-10a
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Adamstown, B. & O. R.R., Feb 27 1862. Oval handstamp ties defective 3¢ rose (65) on gray Massachusetts Soldier and Camp Scene Patriotic cover (Weiss ST396) to New Worcester Mass., carried on Route 3207 to Baltimore and then via Philadelphia for New York and New Worcester; light cover stain, Very Fine and attractive. Towle No. 274-S-10a; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:59:22 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4246
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(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Co. Two different corner card covers, first bearing pen canceled Baltimore, 1¢ red (1LB7) to local street address, second bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue four-ring target cancel duplexed with "Baltimore, Md. Dec 28" cds to Leiterburg Md., Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:00:04 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4248
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Cat No: 274-S unlisted
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Buckeystown, B. & O. R.R., Jan 5, 1876. Sharp blue station double-oval cancels 1¢ postal card (UX3) datelined "Elm Tree Farm" to Baltimore Md., Very Fine and rare unlisted Maryland station. Towle No. 274-S unlisted; Estimate $150 - 200.
Route 10003 from Buckeystown, Maryland station east 62 miles to Baltimore. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4249
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Cat No: 274-S-13
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Duffield, B. & O. R.R., Feb 6, 1860. Station oval ties 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Petersville Md.; small faults, Fine and rare West Virginia station,Rarity VIII. Towle No. 274-S-13; Estimate $150 - 200.
Route 3902 from Duffield, W.Va. carried 12 miles east to Berlin for the 2¾ mile post road to Petersville. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:01:38 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4250
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Cat No: 274-S-32
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Green Spring Run, B. & O. R.R., Mar 7, 1873. Sharp strike of blue station double-oval ties 3¢ green (147), tear, on orange buff cover to Bruceton Mills, West Virginia; reduced at left, Very Fine use. Towle No. 274-S-32; Estimate $150 - 200.
Route 3504 at Green Spring Run station carried 14 miles west to Cumberland for the 70 mile post road west to Bruceton Mills. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:02:35 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4251
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Cat No: 274-S-6
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) B. & O. R.R., Hood's Mill, Aug 26, 1862. Sharp station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) small flaws, on orange cover to Baltimore Md.; reduced at right, a Very Fine and choice Maryland station oval,Rarity VI. Towle No. 274-S-6; Estimate $200 - 300.
Route 3207 from Hood's Mill, Maryland carried 34 miles east to Baltimore. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:03:03 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4252
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Cat No: 274-S-3
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Marriottsville, B. & O. R.R., Aug 23, 1869. Blue station oval and with matching target cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Hartford Furnace Md.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and attractive use,Rarity VII. Towle No. 274-S-3; Estimate $200 - 300.
Route 2904 from Marriottsville Md. station carried 27 miles east to Baltimore, transferred to Route 2901 for the 37 miles east to Perryville for Hartford Furnace. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:03:31 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4253
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Cat No: 274-S-8
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) B. & O.R.R., Monrovia, Mar 19 1864. Rounded box station postmark ties 3¢ rose (65), small perf flaws, on dark orange cover to Olney, Md.; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.,Rarity V. Towle No. 274-S-8; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:03:51 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4254
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Cat No: 274-S-8
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Monrovia, B. & O. R.R., Jul 12, 1865. Blue rounded box ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Tioga, Pa.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and choice strike,Rarity V. Towle No. 274-S-8; Estimate $150 - 200.
Route 3208 from Monrovia, Maryland carried 50 miles east to Baltimore for transfer via Harrisburg to Tioga, Pa. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:04:55 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4255
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Cat No: 274-S-25
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Newburg, B & O R.R., Nov 19, 1860. Clear strike of station oval ties 3¢ dull red (26) on orange Baltimore & Ohio Raid Road imprint cover to Prunty Town, Va., Very Fine and rare early West Virginia Station,ex-Hicks, Wyer. Towle No. 274-S-25; Estimate $200 - 300.
Route 3207 at Newburg, Va. Station to be carried 13 miles west to Grafton for the 4½ mile post road to Prunty Town, Va. According to local history, Newburg was so named on account of it being the newest town on the railroad. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:05:55 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4256
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Cat No: 274-S-15 var.
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) North Mountain, B. & O. R.R., Jun 16, 1869. Station oval on light pink cover bearing manuscript cancelled 3¢ ultramarine (114) and matching ms. "North Mountain W. Va. Jun 16" postmark at upper left to New Orleans La., second strike of station oval on reverse; small edge tear and wear, F.-V.F. and rare unlisted West Virginia station oval. Towle No. 274-S-15 var.; Estimate $300 - 400.
Route 2904 from North Mountain W.Va. station carried 107 miles east to Baltimore for transfer to the Great Southern Mail for New Orleans. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:06:20 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4257
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Cat No: 274-S-15
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) North Mountain "Va", B. & O. R.R. Co. "Mar 24". Blue station oval with ms. state and date, along with ms. "Due 3" rating on yellow cover to Potsdam N.Y., reverse with pen cancelled 3¢ rose (65) as flap seal, apparently not noticed or ignored by the station agent as it was against regulations, F.-V.F. and rare unlisted West Virginia station oval,Rarity VIII. Towle No. 274-S-15; Estimate $200 - 300.
Route 2904 from North Mountain W.Va. station carried 107 miles east to Baltimore for transfer to north to Potsdam. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 150.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4258
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Cat No: 274-S-20
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) B. & O. R.R., Paw-Paw, Jun 4, 1864. Bold blue station oval and matching radial cancel ties 3¢ rose (65), small flaw, on light buff cover to Bantam, Ohio; small edge tear and wear, Very Fine and scarce West Virginia station,Rarity VII. Towle No. 274-S-20; Estimate $200 - 300.
Route 3204 from Paw Paw, West Virginia to be carried 226 miles west to Wheeling for transfer via Columbus & Cincinnati R.R. to Banton, Ohio. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:07:04 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4259
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Cat No: 274-S-31
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Rawling Water, B. & O. R.R., Dec 19, 1879. Blue double-oval postmark ties 3¢ green (184), corner crease from edge placement, additional ms. cancel on cover to Strasburg, Va., Very Fine and rare,Rarity VII, the discovery example, ex-Wyer. Towle No. 274-S-31; Estimate $150 - 200.
Route 10003 at Rawling Water Station carried 191 miles east to Baltimore for transfer via Washington and Manassas to Strasburg, Virginia. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:07:34 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4260
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Cat No: 274-S-Unlisted
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Simpson's, B. & O. R.R., Nov 1, 1875. Blue double-oval station postmark cancels 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Baltimore Md., Very Fine and unlisted station,One of only Two Recorded Examples. Towle No. 274-S-Unlisted; Estimate $150 - 200.
Carried on Route 12002 at Simpson's Station to be carried 8 miles east to Grafton for transfer to Rout 10003 for the 280 miles further east to Baltimore. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:07:53 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4261
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Cat No: 274-S-18
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Sir John's Run, B. & O. R.R. Co., Dec 12, 1862. Neat black station oval on light buff cover with manuscript "C.L. Grafflin P.M., Free" free frank rating to Sandy Spring Md.; reduced at left, Rarity V. Towle No. 274-S-18; Estimate $200 - 300.
Route 3204 from St. John's Run station 128 miles east to Baltimore and then 30 miles by post road to Sandy Springs located north of Washington D.C. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:08:27 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4262
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Cat No: 274-S-17
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Sleeping Creek, B. & O. R.R., Apr 14, 1873. Blue station double-oval on yellow cover bearing manuscript cancelled 3¢ green (147) to Frederick Md., Very Fine and rare West Virginia station. Towle No. 274-S-17; Estimate $150 - 200.
Route 3504 from Sleepy Creek, W.V. station carried 63 miles east to Monocacy for the 4½ mile branch line to Frederick. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:08:51 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4263
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Cat No: 571-S-3
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Smithton, B. & O. R.R., Jun 17, 1876. Blue double-oval ties 3¢ green (158) on light greenish gray cover to Scipio, Ohio; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine,Rarity IV. Towle No. 571-S-3; Estimate $150 - 200.
Route 4102 from Smithton, West Virginia carried 42 miles east to Grafton for transfer on Route 3504 via Wheeling for Scipio. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:09:12 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4264
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Cat No: 274-S-4a
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Sykesville, B. & O. R.R. Co., Jul 30, 1861. Blue station oval ties 3¢ dull red (26), pulled perf. at bottom, additional strike at left on orange cover to Frederick City, Md., Very Fine,Rarity VI. Towle No. 274-S-4a; Estimate $150 - 200.
Route 3207 from Sykesville, Maryland carried 26 miles west to Monocacy for the 3½ mile branch line to Frederick City. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:09:38 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4265
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Cat No: 274-S-4a
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Sykesville, B. & O. R.R. Co., Mar 23, 1864. Blue station oval at left, second partial strike ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Baltimore Md.; slight toning upper right, Very Fine,Rarity VI. Towle No. 274-S-4a; Estimate $150 - 200.
Route 3207 from Sykesville, Maryland carried 32 miles east to Baltimore. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:10:01 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4266
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Cat No: 274-S-2
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Woodstock, B. & O. R.R., Nov 29, 1872. Blue double-oval with matching cork cancels 6¢ carmine (148), light corner crease, on orange cross-border cover to Belfast, Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown P.E.I. (12.5) arrival backstamp, Very Fine,Rarity IV. Towle No. 274-S-2; Estimate $200 - 300.
Route 3207 from Woodstock, Maryland station carried 22 miles east to Baltimore, then via New York, Boston and St. John, New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:10:18 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4267
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Cat No: 239-O-1
(Baltimore & Ohio Railroad - Washington Branch) Wash. & Phila. R.R., Sep 23. Route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), four margins, on cover to Haddam, Conn.; light hoz. fold at bottom, F.-V.F. and rare,Rarity VIII. Towle No. 239-O-1; Estimate $200 - 300.
Put onto Route 9851 at Washington where Route Agent cds struck to Baltimore and transferred to Route 9850 for Philadelphia and then onward to New York. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:11:13 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4268
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Cat No: 238-E-1
(Baltimore & Ohio Railroad - Washington Branch) Wash. & N.Y. P.R.W. Car, Jul 22. Route agent postal card cds on light gray cover free franked "C. Sumner" of Charles Sumner (1811-1874) at top right to Col. F. Wentworth Higgins at Newport R.I., Very Fine. Towle No. 238-E-1; Estimate $150 - 200.
Put onto the railway post office sorting car at Washington D.C. Both men were strong abolitionists and in the Civil War, Higginson (1823 - 1911) was Colonel of the first regiment of freed slaves initially called the 1st South Carolina Volunteers. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:11:51 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4269
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Cat No: 239-Z-1
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Washington Branch R.R., May 17. Blue cds and manuscript "5" rating on folded cover to South Manchester, Conn., black "New-York, May 18" cds and manuscript "5" rating, Very Fine,ex-Towle, Hahn, Hannen, Rarity X (Unique, or excessively rare). Towle No. 239-Z-1; Estimate $400 - 600.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED COVERS BEARING THE WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD ROUTE AGENT MARKING. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:12:30 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4270
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Cat No: 239-N-1
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Washington Rail Rd., May 9. Blue cds on blue folded letter datelined "Washington May 8th 1849" to Concord Mass. bearing manuscript canceled 1847 10¢ Black (2), four large margins, transferred at Baltimore for New York and Boston; cover staining at right, Very Fine and rare. Towle No. 239-N-1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 10¢ 1847 ISSUE USES WITH THE WASHINGTON RAILROAD ROUTE AGENT MARKING.
The letter is addressed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, from his brother-in-law Dr. Jackson (who discovered Ether). Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:13:35 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4271
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Cat No: 239-X-1
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Washington Railroad, Mar 25. Red cds with matching "Free" handstamp on 1842 folded cover with Congressman Victory Birdsey free frank datelined from Washington, D.C. to New York City, transferred at Baltimore to New York, Very Fine. Towle No. 239-X-1; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 18:13:53 EST
Sold For 210
Baltimore to New York via Philadelphia
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4221
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Cat No: 9X1a
(New Jersey Railroad & Transportation Co.) NY. Blue manuscript postmark and matching "10" rating on buff cover to Trenton, N.J. bearing New York Postmaster Provisional, 5¢ Black (9X1a) two singles for double weight, stamps uncancelled but left stamp just tied by "NY" postmark, adhesives fresh and with large margins, except left stamp in at left; right with tiny margin tear, Very Fine and rare, with 2001 P.F. certificate. Towle No. 240-Sp unlisted; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A REMARKABLE RAILROAD USE OF THE NEW YORK POSTMASTER PROVISIONAL.
The franking was disallowed as the cover was put onto the mail car at Jersey City, at Philadelphia the franking was disallowed and a manuscript charge of 10¢ applied before being sent back up the line to Trenton. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:44:44 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4222
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Cat No: Towle 240-Sp-c var.
(New Jersey Railroad & Transportation Co.) NY. Bold blue handstamp in circle with matching "5" in double circle rate handstamp on blue folded cover to Washington D.C., Very Fine. Towle No. 240-Sp-c var.; Estimate $300 - 400.
It is believed by most authorities that this marking to have been applied to New York-Philadelphia mail carried by railroad and posted at convenience boxes at stations or ferry terminals. They were probably postmarked by post office clerks at New York. They occur at an early period when there were contract difficulties between the P.O.D. and the New Jersey railroads. Most of these examples predate the January 1847 appointment of the first route agent on the New York-Philadelphia route.
This is similar to Towle 240-Sp-c, however the rate handstamp on this cover is a double circle not a single circle. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:45:06 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4223
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Cat No: 10A
(New Jersey Railroad & Transportation Co.) N. York & Phila. R.R., Nov 10. Route agent cds ties 3¢ orange brown (10A), vivid color with four ample to mostly huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at top, additionally tied by strikes of matching red circular grid on 1851 folded letter from New York City to New Orleans La., "Recd 19 Nov. 1851" receipt, Very Fine and choice, a lovely cover and a scarce railroad usage with an 1851 3¢ orange brown,ex-Wagshal. Towle No. 240-B-1; Estimate $300 - 400.
Carried south to Philadelphia for transfer via Washington to the Great Southern Mails for New Orleans. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:45:54 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4224
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Cat No: Towle 240-D-1
(New Jersey Railroad & Transportation Co. / Philadelphia & Trenton Railroad) PHILADA. RAIL ROAD. Straightline in red and black applied on two folded letters, red strike datelined "Philadelphia, November 14, 1850" to Providence R.I. with bold red "New-York, 5 cts., 16 Nov" integral-rate cds; black strike datelined "Trenton July 8 1851" on Camden & Amboy Railroad illustrated bill of lading to Naugatuck Conn. with black "New-York '5 cts.' Jul 11" integral-rate cds, Very Fine exhibit pair. Towle No. 240-D-1; Estimate $200 - 300.
The "Philada. Rail Road" straightline marking was applied at New York on arriving railroad mail. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:46:28 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4225
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Cat No: Towle 240-SP-c
(New York and Philadelphia Railroad) NY. Blue straightline in partial circle with matching "5" in double circle on 1845 folded cover to Philadelphia, datelined "6 October 45", Extremely Fine and choice. Towle No. 240-SP-c; Estimate $200 - 300.
Towle states most authorities believed that this marking to have been applied to New York-Philadelphia mail carried by railroad and posted at convenience boxes at stations or ferry terminals. They were probably postmarked by post office clerks at New York or Philadelphia depots or post offices, most likely at the latter point. They occur at an early period when there were contract difficulties between the P.O.D. and the New Jersey railroads. Most of these examples predate the appointment of the first route agent on the New York-Philadelphia route, during Jan.1847.
However, noted Postal Historian, Richard Frajola states, "Although this "NY" marking has historically been considered a railroad route agent marking, I believe the marking was most likely applied at Philadelphia to indicate that the letter was received from New York in a closed bag (although the closed bag was carried must of the way by rail)". Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:46:45 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4226
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Cat No: 1
(Pennsylvania Railroad) PHILADA RAIL ROAD. Red straightline handstamp along with two matching grid cancels and "New York, Nov 29" cds tie two 1847 5¢ red brown (1) singles both four margins and fresh color, on blue folded letter datelined "Philada Nov. 28, 1850" to Boston Mas., adhesives both with four margins & fresh color; right stamp with minor margin crease, Very Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Towle No. 240-D-1; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:47:26 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4227
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Cat No: 15L13,1
(Pennsylvania Railroad) "Philada. Railroad". Red straightline ties D.O. Blood & Co., 1c Bronze on Black (15L13), additional acid tie, along with matching "New-York, Nov 30" cds and square grid tying 5¢ red brown (1), large to huge margins, stamp with tear at right, on blue 1850 folded letter datelined at Philadelphia Pa. to New Haven Conn.; vertical file fold does not affect stamps, Very Fine,ex-Frelinghuysen. Towle No. 240-D-1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE PHILADELPHIA RAILROAD COMBINATION USE OF THE 1847 ISSUE AND D.O. BLOODS LOCAL POST.
The red straightline was applied on arrival at New York City to indicate mail was received from a train out of Philadelphia. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:48:03 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4228
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Cat No: 239-D-1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) Baltimore Rail Road, Jan 11. Red cds with manuscript "25" rate for over 400 miles on 1838 folded letter from Baltimore to Ludlow, Vermont, Very Fine,this is the second earliest recorded usage of this marking. Towle No. 239-D-1; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4229
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Cat No: 239-C-2, 239-B-1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) BALTIMORE. R.R., JULY 27 1838. Red straightline handstamp on 1838 folded letter from Baltimore Md. to New York City with manuscript "18¾" rating for over 150 miles, light vertical band of toning; ex-Hannen; Very Fine.
BALTIMORE, MD. R.R., AUG 18 1838, red straightline handstamp on folded cover docketed "Baltimore Aug 15, 1838" to Philadelphia Pa. with manuscript "12½" cent rating for under 100 miles; ex-Wyer, Extremely Fine and choice. Towle No. 239-C-2, 239-B-1; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED DATED RAILROAD ROUTE AGENT HANDSTAMPS, OF WHICH ONLY THREE EXAMPLES IN TOTAL ARE RECORDED. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4230
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Cat No: 239-D-1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) Baltimore Rail Road, Aug. 28. Blue cds ties 10¢ Black (2) large margins, on buff cover to Prescott, Pa. with second cds strike at right; hint of cover restoration, Very Fine and rare,ex-Boker, Gross, signed Ashbrook. Towle No. 239-D-1; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
ONLY A HANDFUL OF 10¢ 1847 COVERS ARE KNOWN USED ON THIS RAILROAD, WHICH WAS ONE OF THE EARLIEST TO CARRY MAIL UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:49:16 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4231
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Cat No: 239-C-1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) BALTIMORE R.R. Red straightline handstamp on folded cover to New York City bearing 5¢ Brown (1), four large margins, tied by neat red "5" in circle rate marking for under 300 miles, Extremely Fine. Towle No. 239-C-1; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A WONDERFUL 5¢ 1847 ISSUE COVER TIED BY BALTIMORE R.R. CIRCLED "5". Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:49:48 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4232
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Cat No: 239-C-1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) BALTIMORE R.R. Red straightline handstamp on blue 1851 folded cover to Boston Mass. bearing 10¢ Black (2), mostly large margins, tied in transit by "New York, Jan 1" red cds with Baltimore railroad origin handstamp applied, manuscript notation at top left "Pd by Stamp", adhesive affixed with wax wafer as is occasionally found with the first government issue; cover and stamp faults, Fine. Towle No. 239-C-1; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:50:33 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4233
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Cat No: 239-C-1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore R.R.) Baltimore R.R. Black straightline with matching circular grid cancel ties 3¢ orange brown (10), large margins to touched, on ornate lace envelope to Pittsfield, N.H., Very Fine and choice, with 2006 P.F. certificate. Towle No. 239-C-1; Estimate $500 - 750.
A STUNNING RAILROAD USE WITH WONDERFUL EYE APPEAL. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:51:15 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4234
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Cat No: 239-M-2
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) "Balto. R.R., Septbr 2". Manuscript postmark and matching "18¾" rating for over 150 miles on 1838 folded letter to Shrewsbury, Mass., Very Fine and rare early use,Rarity V, ex-Hannen. Towle No. 239-M-2; Estimate $200 - 300.
The illustration in Towle is of this cover, however it is incorrectly listed as Balte. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:51:37 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4235
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(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) "Phila., Wilm. & Balt. R.R. Co., Philadelphia". Illustrated corner card showing locomotive engine on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Jan 4" cds to Baltimore Md.; envelope manufacturing crease. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:52:20 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4236
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Cat No: 15L13,2
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) PHILADA RAIL ROAD. Red straight line handstamp on cover bearing Bloods 1¢ Local (15L13), acid tied, and 10¢ Black (2), large margins to in at bottom, light stain at top, tied by red open grid cancel, matching New-York, Oct 22" cds on cover from Philadelphia Pa. to Monson, Mass.; cover soiling, F.-V.F., with 2007 P.F. certificate. Towle No. 240-D-1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF ONLY TWO 10¢ 1847 ISSUE FRANKINGS BEARING THE PHILADELPHIA RAILROAD POSTMARK. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 850.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4237
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Cat No: 1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) PHILADA RAIL ROAD. Red straightline on 1848 folded cover from Philadelphia Pa. to New York City bearing 5¢ Red Brown (1), four large margins with deep rich color, tied by second partial strike of straightline and canceled by blue manuscript "X", Very Fine and attractive. Towle No. 240-D-1; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 350.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4238
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Cat No: 1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) PHILADA RAIL ROAD. Red straight line tying 5¢ red brown (1), rich shade with large margins except clear at top left, on circa 1848 blue folded cover from Philadelphia via New York to Oxford, Conn., manuscript notation "Paid by Stamp" at top; missing bottom flap, 5¢ two minute surface abrasions, still Very Fine and attractive, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Towle No. 240-D-1; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:53:37 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4239
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Cat No: 239-V-1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) Philada. Rail Road, Jul 17. Blue cds on cover to Grahamsville S.C. bearing 5¢ Red Brown (1) vertical pair, rich color, full margins to touching at top, tied by multiple part strikes of matching "Philada. Rail Road, Jul 17" route agent cds; addressee crossed out, some minor cover edgewear which just affects top left corner of top stamp, Very Fine,ex-Mirsky. Towle No. 239-V-1; Estimate $400 - 600.
A scarce southbound railroad use from Philadelphia for over 300 miles for Baltimore and Washington D.C. Transferred south for Grahamsville S.C. via Weldon. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:54:03 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4240
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Cat No: 239-V-1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) Philada. Rail Road, Sep 10. Cds on 1841 folded letter from Philadelphia Pa. to Fredricksburg Va. with blue Philadelphia "Paid" double-octagon handstamp and red manuscript "18¾" rating, redirected to Clarksburg with green "Fredricksburg, Va. Sep 12" cds and two strikes of matching "Paid" straightline, Very Fine. Towle No. 239-V-1; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:54:31 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4241
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Cat No: 239-R-1
(Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad) Wilmington R.R. Del., Oct 17. Blue cds on 1849 folded cover docketed from Ekton Md. to Baltimore Md. bearing 5¢ red brown (1), ample to large margins, manuscript canceled, matching ms. notation "Elkton" at right of adhesive indicating where letter was put on rail car, 18 miles west of Wilmington; vertical file folds do not affect stamp, Very Fine and scarce,Rarity VIII, ex-Emerson, Hahn. Towle No. 239-R-1; Estimate $400 - 600.
ONE OF ONLY TWO 5¢ 1847 ISSUE COVERS BEARING THE WILMINGTON ROUTE AGENT MARKING. Est. $400-600 (Image)
