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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 94

United States Cover Collections
Packetsboats, Waterways & Maritime Mail Covers

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2801
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Cat No: Collection

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image Steamboat Mails, 1820s-1870s. Collection of 81 covers with a variety of "Steam" and "Steamboat"markings, noted includes "Steamboat" straightline cancels U58 entire to Newport R.I.; "Steam Boat" straightline ties #65 and "Due 1" in circle on cover to Springfield Mass.; 1839 Providence red "Steam Boat" straightline, 1837 New York red "Steam Boat" straightline, 1838 Boston red "Steam" straightline, 1829 ms. "R Hook Landg" to New York with small red "Steam Boat" straightline; 1840 Norfolk to Warrington with bluish green "Steamboat" straightline; 1832 Newport R.I. large red "Steam-Boat" straightline; Cincinnati blue cds and matching "Steam" straightline on #U10 Nesbitt entire, 1851 Buffalo N.Y. blue fancy scroll "Steam-Boat" handstamp to New York; 1862 Fall River Mass. "Steam" and matching #65 tied by grid cancel to Brooklyn N.Y.; red "Hudson Riv. Mail N.Y." route agent cds on two covers with "10" and "5" ratings; etc., some mixed condition but many better usages.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

Complete Images. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 1,250.00
Sold...US$ 1,250.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:49:26 EST
Sold For 1250

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2803
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Ship Mail, 1800-1870s. Collection of approx. 70 covers with a wide variety of towns and markings, including Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, New Bedford, New Haven, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, noted 1801 Calcutta, India to Philadelphia; 1803 London to Beverly via Boston "Ship", 1873 Havre to Philadelphia via American Line "Pennsylvania" with "Due 4" in circle; 1852 Turks Island to New Haven via New York "Ship, 7 cts"; etc.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

Complete Images. Est. $750-1,000

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:50:29 EST
Sold For 750

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2804
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image Steamboat and Ship Mail. Group of 34 including many inbound steamboat uses to Charleston or via the coastal route, better includes Charleston S.C. "Steamboat" use with 3¢ #11 marked "Due 2"; 1859 Charleston S.C. "Steamboat" use with 3¢ #26 to Berzelia Ga.; "From Steamer Rockaway" red packet oval on cover to Butlers Plantation, Red River; "Steamer Capitol" red oval on cover; Baltimore Md. and Savannah Ga. "Steamboat" uses with 3¢ #65, etc.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. and interesting group.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:51:09 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2805
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image Steamship Mails, 1851-1874. Group of 40 covers mostly from Cuba with a wide variety of steamship markings and ratings, note numerous New York "Steamship 10" in circle handstamps, "Steamship 20", "Steam/Ship" two-line, New Orleans "Steamship 10" in circle handstamps, etc.; origins include Vera Cruz, Mexico; Guatemala, "Panama" red straightline on cover to Concord Oh. with "Steamship, 30 Cts"; Valparaiso; New Orleans; some forwarder handstamps, etc.; some mixed condition but many better.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Complete Images. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:51:26 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2806
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image Texas Ship and Steamboat Mail, 1838-51. Group of 5 comprising 1838 Galveston Tex. to Marietta Oh. with bold Ricker oval backstamp; 1841 Macon Ga. to Galveston with partial Bryan oval backstamp; 1841 Holly Springs Mich. to Zavalla Tex. "Via Orleans" with black "Ship" h.s.; 1847 New York to Columbia Tex. via Galveston "Ship"; and 1851 Galveston Tex. to New Orleans with red "Steam 10" and endorsed "B/L S.S. Mexico"; mixed condition, scarce Texas group.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Complete Images. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:51:50 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2807
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Wreck Mail, 1886-1918. Group of 5 comprising 1886 "Oregon" wreck label cover; 1892 Memphis Tenn. to Germany cover with purple "Frankkirter Brief aus / gestrandetem D. Edier geborge" two-line handstamp; 1892 Philadelphia Pa. postal card to Austria with purple German cachet "Gehaben aus dem gescheiterten Schiff 'Eider' " framed handstamp (stamp replacement); 1914 Prince Albert Sask. to Dover, England with green "Recovered by divers from wreck of S.s. Empress of Ireland" straightline; and 1918 cover with U.S. Naval Forces "Censored" handstamp and "Salved From S.S. "Leinster" " framed h.s., scarce group.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Complete Images. Est. $300-400

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:52:34 EST
Sold For 220


Foreign Mails

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2808
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image Foreign Mail Balance. Interesting group of 20 entires, either postal or penalty entires; includes a selection of registered seapost, small group of U.S. postal entires, franked and used in other countries, and various penalty entires including registered P.O. N.Y. entire to Tahiti, etc.; worth proper review.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

Complete Images. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:53:05 EST
Sold For 1050

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2809
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image The James Pullin Pioneer Steamship "Great Western" Transatlantic Mail Exhibit Collection, 1838-1846. Mounted exhibit collection of 100 covers including a few unmounted covers, covers are organized according to voyage from the second to last, 13 freight money letters including single, double and quadruple rates, forwarder uses including Harndens, some noted better uses include 1838 Leith, Scotland to Richmond Va. by second voyage from Bristol Jun. 2nd; 1838 Matanzas, Cuba to London by third return voyage from New York Aug. 16th; 1840 Bristol to Philadelphia with "Forwarded pr Great Western, by Gibbs, Bright & Co., Bristol" forwarders oval backstamp; 1840 Liverpool to New York with "D.E. & A. Acraman, Bristol" stencil forwarders oval on fifteenth voyage; 1840 Auburn N.Y. to London on voyage seventeen showing freight money fee paid, 1843 Philadelphia to Fakenham, England with Harnden & Co. Philadelphia circular handstamp carried on 28th voyage; 1843 Charleston S.C. to London with freight money fee paid; 1846 Channel Islands to New York on 42nd voyage forwarded upon arrival; and used on the final and final return voyages, A wonderful opportunity for exhibiting and expansion, ex-James Pullin.
Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.

Complete Images. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Est. $4,000-6,000

Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:54:23 EST
Sold For 3500

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2810
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image The James Pullin Sailing Packet Transatlantic Mail Exhibit Collection, 1820-1840. Collection of over 235 covers mounted on exhibit pages with full sailing details, many maiden voyages, forwarder uses, auxiliary markings like "Too Late" and "2nd Delivery", large group of freight money, lines include Black Ball, Red Star, Blue Swallowtail, Red Swallowtail, Black X, better noted 1819 London to Boston with magenta "Packet, Courier" oval handstamp, 1823 Philadelphia to London by Blue Swallowtail Napoleon at 2¼oz. rate; 1825 London to Petersburg Va. on Blue Swallowtail Leeds Jan. interrupted voyage; 1825 London to Petersburg Va. by Black X York Jun. 3rd maiden voyage; 1824 Philadelphia to London by Black Ball Orbit on Jun. 1st third return and last voyage; 1835 St. Petersburg, Russia to Boston via Hamburg by Red Star Sheffield; 1835 Vera Cruz, Mexico to London, England via New York forwarder on Blue Swallowtail Napoleon; 1835 Bickenhill, England to New York with "Liverpool/Exempt Ship Lr." two-line handstamp on Blue Swallowtail Independence; 1835 Washington D.C. to London with Free Frank of Treasury Auditor T.L. Smith by Black X Louisa; 1840 New Orleans La. to London with freight money fee prepaid by Black Ball England; 1840 Baltimore to London freight money by Red Star Stephen Whitney Jan. 14th maiden voyage; 1840 Cobourg, Canada to London freight money by Red Star Virginian (ex-Winter); 1839 Philadelphia to London five-times (1¼ oz.) freight money letter by Blue Swallowtail Independence; 1840 Baltimore to London freight money on Red Swallowtail Gladiator Jan. 24th interrupted departure pressed ashore by ice and delayed until Feb. 1st; etc.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.

A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THE PREEMINENT EXHIBIT COLLECTION OF TRANSATLANTIC SAILING PACKETS.

Complete Images. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)

Est. $5,000-7,500

Opening US$ 6,250.00
Sold...US$ 6,250.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:55:53 EST
Sold For 6250

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2811
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image Pioneer Steamships, 1838-1840s. Collection of 79 covers with majority mounted on exhibit pages by steamship and voyage, additional covers tipped in, several freight money letters, Pioneer Steamships comprise Sirius, Great Britain, British Queen, President, Royal William and Liverpool, many better sailings including maiden and final voyages, better noted: 1838 Cuba to London via final Sirius transatlantic voyage; 1839 Liverpool to South Hadley Canal, Mass. on British Queen maiden voyage; 1839 New York to London on British Queen maiden return voyage; 1839 Baltimore to London quadruple freight money letter on British Queen; 1840 Sheffield to New York on President maiden voyage, and second Liverpool to Philadelphia; 1840 Mexico to London via New York on President maiden return voyage; 1838 Baltimore to London triple freight money letter on Liverpool maiden voyage; 1838 New Orleans to London by express mail to New York and on Liverpool third voyage; 1839 New York to London via double forwarders on Liverpool third voyage; 1838 Philadelphia to London on freight money letter on Royal William maiden voyage; etc., Very Fine and remarkable collection, ex-Pullin.
Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.

Complete Images. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Est. $4,000-6,000

Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:57:09 EST
Sold For 3250

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2812
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Transatlantic Covers, 1862-1899. Group of 7 including three 1860s stampless from San Francisco to France, #147, 149 from Watsonville Cal. 1873 to Switzerland, and #160 pair from San Francisco 1874 to Germany; couple mixed condition.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Complete Images. Est. $200-300

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:58:01 EST
Sold For 240

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2813
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Transatlantic Mail. Collection of approx. 170 covers of mostly U.S.-Europe including some better sailings and markings, note 1847 (Jul. 9) Suffield, England to New York via "Washington" with small red "24" rating handstamp; 1840 New York to London via "Acadia" with red Harndens oval; 1840 Havana to London via New York forwarders; 1858 Boston to India via 38¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate; 1852 Liverpool to Philadelphia via "Asia" with blue "24" rating handstamp; 1831 London to Quebec via New York "Ship" use, etc.; interesting lot worthy of additional research.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

Complete Images. Est. $2,000-3,000

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:58:27 EST
Sold For 1700

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2814
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Transatlantic Mail - Pioneer Steamships. Group of 22 covers including "President", "Great Western", "Sarah Sands", "Britania", "British Queen", "Royal William", "Washington", scarce group.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:59:00 EST
Sold For 625

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2815
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image Transatlantic Mail Balance. Of eleven stampless covers; includes Pioneer Steamship usages with 1839 British Queen maiden & maiden return voyages, 1845 Great Britain maiden voyage, 1839-40 Great Western freight money usages, 1839 early freight money use Charleston S.C. to Scotland, 1815 England to Portsmouth N.H. with "Post Paid Withdrawn Ship Letter, London" circular postmark, 1838 New Orleans La. to London, England via New York Express Mail, etc., ex-Pullin.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

Complete Images. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:59:20 EST
Sold For 1050

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2816
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image Transatlantic Mail Balance. Of seven stampless; 1848 London, England to New York N.Y. carried on maiden voyage of Cunard Line America, 1849 New York to Cognac, France carried on the final eastbound voyage under restored rates, 1849 Reading Pa. to Württemberg carried by Ocean Line Washington, 1852 Williamsburg N.Y. to Württemberg (scarce Bremen Closed Mail use), 1856 St. Petersburg, Russia to the United States (two covers) and 1873 Guayaquil, Ecuador to New York N.Y.; a very fine group.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Complete Images. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 12:59:42 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2817
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image Transatlantic Mails, 1760-1819. Better collection of 65 covers in two cover albums, noted better include 1768 Jamaica to London; 1788 London to Albany N.Y. with "N York Aug 21" straightline and "2" rating one month before statehood; 1788 France to Boston with London "Paid Paid" carried on Duke of Cumberland and with "2 16" rating; 1795 and 1797 letters from Russia to Newburyport via New York; 1815 London to Canada with faint "Post Paid Withdrawn Ship Letter London" datestamp, 1805 Yorkshire mailed from Manchester to New York via Falmouth Packet carried on maiden voyage of Windsor Castle, 1808 London to Providence R.I. via Falmouth Packet Lord Chesterfield; 1813 Philadelphia to London War of 1812 bootleg use via Plymouth; 1815 Salem to England from British Navy Lt. carried on HMS Wellesley on its maiden voyage; interesting early collection with many better items throughout, ex-Pullin.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

Complete Images. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 13:00:04 EST
Sold For 1000

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2818
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image Transatlantic Mails, 1810s-1850s. Collection balance of 70 covers, include 1820 London, England to Philadelphia Pa. with olive green "Ship Atlantic, Sailed Dec 17, W Matlock" oval; 1841 New Orleans to Lyon, France with Gilpin's Exchange and Collomb & Iselin forwarder ovals; 1840 Miles, Mich. to Ireland with red New York cds and "Waterford / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp; 1833 Rochester N.Y. to England at 1¼oz. multiple rate; 1817 Nanjemoy Md. to Scotland with ½d toll road tax handstamp; 1836 St. Petersburg, Russia to Boston Mass.; 1820 "Grecian Archipelago of Scio" via New York "Ship" to Hadley Mass.; etc., ex-Pullin.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

Complete Images. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 13:00:37 EST
Sold For 1300

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2819
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Transatlantic Mails, 1841-56. Better group of 24 transatlantic covers including three choice Harndens uses comprising 1841 Philadelphia Pa. to Heath G.B. with red Harden's Philadelphia circular handstamp, 1841 New Orleans La. to Heath G.B. private carried to New York with superb Harnden's New York oval, and last is sharp "Paid to Boston, Liverpool" shield handstamp on cover to Boston endorsed per "Britania", other transatlantics include 1854 Rothesay, Scotland to San Francisco with red crayon "1/2½" rating; 1848 Manchester, England to Philadelphia on last retaliatory voyage; 1848 London, England to Boston Mass. carried by pioneer Steamship "Sarah Sands", and 1847 Turkey to Boston via Ocean Line "Washington" with discriminatory rating, etc.; many premium uses.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

Complete Images. Est. $1,000-1,500

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 675.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2820
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Transatlantic Sailing Packets, 1818-1848. Collection of over 140 covers sort by year with a wide range of packet ships and lines including Black Ball, Blue Star, Red Star, Black X, Blue Swallowtail, Red Swallowtail and Dramatic, few earlier are pre-packets, some better uses noted: 1842 "Ship Letter Liverpool" by Black Ball Line Oxford to New York; 1841 Mexico to London via forwarder Schmidt, New Orleans; 1846 Jackson Mich. to London; 1848 Mexico to London via New York forwarder by Dramatic Line Garrick; 1847 New York to Scotland via Black Ball Fidelia; 1848 London to New York on Red Swallowtail Independence to avoid retaliatory rate; etc.; some mixed condition but a fabulous opportunity for research, ex-Pullin.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

Complete Images. Est. $2,000-3,000

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 1,350.00
Sold...US$ 1,350.00


Closed..Dec-17-2020, 13:01:20 EST
Sold For 1350
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 2821
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Transatlantic Stamped Mail incoming from Europe, 1856-1902. Attractive group of 20 covers and cards with many to San Francisco, including 1873 Wurttemburg 3kr entire plus 3kr (2) to Cal., 1861 London with/1d, 2d, 1s to Vancouver Island via U.S., 1870 Bavaria 7kr (2) to San Francisco; 1868 Italy to San Francisco; 1861 France with/ 20c blue strip/4 to San Francisco; 1855 Ballymena, Ireland with GB 1s (strip/3) and 1s green embossed to San Francisco, etc; some mixed condition, an interesting group with some potential.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Complete Images. Est. $400-600

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 300.00


Closed..Dec-18-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

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