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Sale No: 89
Lot No: 3247
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Cat No: Stampless
1774 (c.) Allentown Pa. to Philadelphia Pa. Folded cover from a correspondence to merchant John Mitchell endorsed "p Stag" at lower left, origin and dating based on evidence from other examples of this correspondence; some minor edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200.
Joseph Borden operated a stage coach route that stopped in, and ran through, Allentown. "The stages were wagons with low sides and benches on the floor of the wagon. A crude canvas cover with canvas or leather side curtain protected the passengers from the weather. The wagons were unsprung… and…passengers suffered broken arms and legs due to being tossed about or out of the wagon. Stages overturned occasionally.
It is interesting to note that in September of 1777, the British defeated George Washington's troops at Brandywine Creek, Pennsylvania, prompting panic among the people of Philadelphia who now found themselves defenseless against British occupation.
Facing this threat, the state government ordered that several of the more important bells in Philadelphia be removed from the city to prevent the British from melting them down to forge weaponry. This included the bell from the Pennsylvania State House, the now famous Liberty Bell.
The Liberty Bell was secreted away from Philadelphia and taken to present-day Allentown, escorted by heavy guard and hidden on a hay wagon. It was taken to Zion Reformed Church, where soldiers hid it, along with several other prominent bells, under the church floor. The bell remained hidden in the church throughout the British occupation of Philadelphia, until June of 1778, when the bell was returned to the State House. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Oct-05-2019, 14:52:51 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 89
Lot No: 3248
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"Phila/Delphia". Red two-line postmark on flap, magenta "29/IY" Franklin mark and matching "4" pence due rating port-to-port rate to Providence R.I., 1769 docketing; some reinforced fold splitting, Very Fine and scarce use with postmark not across flaps,ex-Hugh Feldman. Estimate; $400 - 600.
Letter was prepaid 4 pence for port-to-port rate per Act 5 Cap 25 of 1765. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 300.00
Closed..Oct-05-2019, 14:53:11 EST
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Sale No: 89
Lot No: 3249
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Cat No: Stampless
"Phila/Delphia". Red two-line postmark on flap of 1771 folded letter to Lancaster Pa., reddish "28/FE" Franklin mark backstamp and magenta "2" dwt (6 pence) rating for 60-100 miles, matching magenta "/10" local currency rating, Very Fine and scarce use with postmark not across flaps,ex-Carson, Siskin. Estimate; $500 - 750.
The recipient Jasper Yeates, was a Philadelphia jurist latter appointed by President Washington as a commissioner to confer with western Pennsylvania residents during the Whiskey Rebellion. The writer Will Mitchell writes regartding legal matters, and ends with "Do you think you could recommend a Tolerably handsome Dutch lass with some money to a Young Irish Friend of yours. Finally began to think of Matrimony seriously.". Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 375.00
Closed..Oct-05-2019, 14:53:25 EST
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Sale No: 89
Lot No: 3250
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"Phila/Delphia". Red two-line postmark struck across flaps of 1771 folded letter to Salem Mass., magenta "18 MA" Franklin mark and red manuscript "4" pence prepaid rating for port to port rate, endorsed "p Post", Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Oct-05-2019, 14:53:36 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 89
Lot No: 3251
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Cat No: 10A
Philadelphia Pa., Sep 11. Blue cds ties 3¢ orange brown (10A), large to touched margins, deep rich color, on 1851 sealed printed circular to Hampton Ill., attractive and Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Closed..Oct-05-2019, 14:53:54 EST
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Sale No: 89
Lot No: 3252
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Philada. Pa. Jun 4. Blue cds and matching rare italicized "20" rating handstamp on folded cover to Charleston S.c., endorsed "Care of Thomas Middleton Factor"; folds reinforced, F.-V.F. and scarce rating handstamp,Stets rarity 7. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Closed..Oct-05-2019, 14:54:07 EST
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Sale No: 89
Lot No: 3253
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Philadelphia Pa., Jan 31. Blue cds with red "PAID" and "6" in double-ocatagon rating handstamps on 1852 folded letter to Millwell N.J. at double the 3¢ letter rate, Extremely Fine gem strikes. Estimate; $200 - 300.
This is an unusual use of the "6" double-octagon rating handstamp that was previously used only for incoming ship letters. Est. $200-300 (Image)
