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Aaron Burr, 1756-1836, Third Vice President of the United States 1801-1805. Free frank signature on ca. 1790 folded letter sheet to New York City, with "17/Ma" Bishop mark and matching straight line "Free" handstamp, Extremely Fine and choice, signature as U.S. Senator from New York., with 2014 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
On July 12, 1804, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton dueled in New York City. Hamilton later died of the gunshot wound that he sustained during duel. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:02:32 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2002
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Alexander Hamilton, 1755-1804, 1st Secretary of the Treasury 1789-95. Manuscript free frank on folded letter wrapper to Bath, Mass., docketed "Apr 12 1792", handstamped "FREE" and "22 OC" bishops mark, manuscript "Treasury Department" at upper right with "Free A. Hamilton" at lower left, tiny scuff spot & trivial tear at top, Very Fine., with 2014 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
An early American leader, Hamilton served as an aide to Washington during the Revolution. He was later a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and co-wrote the Federalist papers. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, he stabilized the nation's finances. A champion of a strong central government, he died in a duel with political foe Aaron Burr. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:03:23 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2003
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Canal Zone Postmaster Gerald Bliss Photo/Autograph Album with Amelia Earhart Signature. This one-of-a-kind of flight log book and photo album was assembled by Gerald D. Bliss who was the long time postmaster at Cristobal, Canal Zone. His tenure in office was during the golden age of aerophilately and, by virtue of his position, he interacted with all of the pilots (Charles A Lindbergh, Frederic Noonan, Basil L. Rowe, etc) of pioneer flight and early scheduled Pan American Airlines first mail flights. Mr. Bliss was the person who postally handled all of the first flights that went in and out of the Canal Zone. He maintained these friendships after he retired in 1934, and was invited to accompany the 1934 Pan American goodwill flight from Miami to Buenos Aires and back. During this trip he assembled a detailed log with some stamps, postmarks, photographs of the various personalities he met at each stop, and then arranged for them to autograph the pages of the scrapbook he was preparing. This is a one-of-a-kind piece of aviation memorabilia.
In 1937 right before Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan began their round the world tour, they stopped in Miami and Fred Noonan introduced Mr. Bliss to Ms. Earhart. In remembrance of their relationship Mr. Noonan signed Mr. Bliss' 1934 flight log autograph album and Ms. Earhart agreed to as well, signing "Amelia Earhart" on May 29th 1937. Two days later they took off on their ultimate flight, never to be seen again. The photograph taken on this day with the album may well be one of the last ones taken of them before they began their flight. Estimate; $10,000 - 15,000.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A TRUE AVIATION TREASURE. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 9,500.00
Closed..Dec-11-2021, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2004
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Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837. Folded cover with manuscript "Andrew Jackson, Major Genl Comdg, D. of the South" free frank and addressed in his hand to J.C. Calhoun, Sec of War, City of Washington, black "Nash. T. Jul 26" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp; fold strengthening, Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE ANDREW JACKSON FREE FRANK AS MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING THE DIVISION OF THE SOUTH.
Letter is addressed to Sec. of War John C. Calhoun, who eight years later would be Jackson's running mate as Vice President, serving two terms under Jackson. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:04:17 EST
Sold For 2900
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2005
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Arthur Lee, Delegate From Virginia (Continental Congresses of 1781-84), Head of the Board of Treasury Department. Autograph free frank "Free A. Lee" as commissioner of the Board of Treasury on folded cover addressed in his hand to William Ellery, commissioner of the Continental Loan Office for Rhode Island at Newport, straightline "N. YORK*NOV 15" handstamp and "FREE" rating handstamp, neat 1786 docketing on backflap, Very Fine, ex-Grunin. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS PERIOD FREE FRANK. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 4,000.00
Sold...US$ 4,000.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:06:45 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2006
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Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States, 1923-1929. Autograph signature "Calvin Coolidge" on official The White House, Official Business penalty envelope to Edward Stern, New York City, bold "Washington, D.C., Sep 19, 1928" machine postmark, Very Fine. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST RECORDED CALVIN COOLIDGE FRANKING SIGNATURE AS PRESIDENT.
Coolidge was elected as the 29th Vice President in 1920 and succeeded to the Presidency upon the sudden death of Warren G. Harding in 1923. Elected in his own right in 1924, he gained a reputation as a small government conservative, and also as a man who said very little. Coolidge restored public confidence in the White House after the scandals of his predecessor's administration, and left office with considerable popularity. As a Coolidge biographer put it, "He embodied the spirit and hopes of the middle class, could interpret their longings and express their opinions. That he did represent the genius of the average is the most convincing proof of his strength." . US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:08:18 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2007
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George Washington, 1732-1799, 1st President of the United States 1789-97. Manuscript free frank "G. Washington" as General of the Continental Army on circa 1777 cover front addressed in his hand to "Owen Biddle Esqr., President of Board of War of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia", minor file folds, a Very Fine free frank. Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.
A WONDERFUL GEORGE WASHINGTON FREE FRANK FROM ONE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Owen Biddle, Sr. (1737-1799) was an American Revolutionary War Colonel from Philadelphia. He was a delegate to the Provincial Conference January 23, 1775; member of the Committee of Safety from June 30, 1775 to July 22, 1776, during which period he served as defacto Governor of Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776 and again on July 8 and 10, 1776, and finally on July 16, 1776. He was member of the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention of July 15, 1776 and continued service with the newly constituted Council of Safety from July 24, 1776 to March 13, 1777. He became a member of the Board of War on March 13, 1777 and in June, 1777, he was appointed Deputy Commissary General of Forage, with the rank of Colonel, by the Continental Congress. US$5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 11,500.00
Sold...US$ 11,500.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:08:55 EST
Sold For 11500
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2008
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James K. Polk, 1775-1849, 11th President 1845-49. Manuscript "Free, J. K. Polk" free frank as Member of Congress on fresh folded cover addressed entirely in his hand to Joseph B. Boyd in Cincinnati Ohio, red "Washington D.C. Sep 14" cds and matching sharp "Free" rating handstamp, Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE AND DESIRABLE JAMES K. POLK FREE FRANK.
Polk was a Congressman 1825-39 and House Speaker 1835-39, but resigned to become Governor of Tennessee. Nominated by the Democrats against the heavily favored Clay, he won because he favored the annexation of Texas. This, however, led to war with Mexico, after which America acquired much of the Southwest. Polk also acquired Oregon and Washington from England and reduced tariff rates. He declined to run for a second term and died three months after leaving office. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 4,750.00
Sold...US$ 4,750.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:09:34 EST
Sold For 4750
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2009
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John Hancock, 1737-1793, Signer of Declaration of Independence, Delegate From Massachusetts. Manuscript free frank "J Hancock" as the second President of Second Continental Congress (May 24, 1775 to October 29, 1777) at lower left on folded lettersheet to "The Hon. Council of Safety of the State of Pennsylvania" addressed in his hand, recipient docketing on flap "From the Presd. of Congress, Baltimore, February 11, 1777"; some light toning along file folds, still Very Fine. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE JOHN HANCOCK FREE FRANK SIGNATURE AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS.
On May 24, 1775, John Hancock was unanimously elected President of the Second Continental Congress, succeeding Peyton Randolph. Hancock served in Congress through some of the darkest days of the Revolutionary War. The British drove Washington from New York and New Jersey in 1776, which prompted Congress to flee to Baltimore. Hancock franked this letter during this time in Baltimore with the Congress later returning to Philadelphia in March of 1777. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 9,000.00
Sold...US$ 9,000.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:11:01 EST
Sold For 9000
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2010
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John Tyler, 1790-1862, 10th President 1841-45. Manuscript "J. Tyler" free frank as ex-President on neat circa 1860 folded cover addressed in his hand to Norfolk Va., clear strike of Norfolk "Steamboat" straightline handstamp, fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate; $500 - 750.
Tyler was a Congressman, Governor of Virginia, and Senator. Elected Vice President under Harrison, he became President after only one month. His term was marked by frequent clashes with Whigs led by Henry Clay. He approved the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, which clearly defined the American and Canadian boundary, and signed the measure annexing Texas. He was expelled from his party and denied renomination. In 1861, he was elected to the Confederate House of Representatives, becoming the only President to renounce his American citizenship. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:11:24 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2011
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Millard Fillmore, 1800-1874, 13th President 1850-53. "free frank "Free M. Fillmore M.C." as member of Congress on 1837 transatlantic folded letter to Paris, France, blue "Buffalo N.Y. Jul. 15" oval datestamp and matching "Free" in scroll, endorsed "To go by the first Packet from N York to Havre" and with Havre transits, blue receiving backstamp, manuscript "30" grams marking and "21" decimes due, fresh and Very Fine, free franks on transatlantic mail are extremely rare, ex-Dr. LeBow & Walske. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:12:07 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2012
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Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826, 3rd President 1801-1809. Neat manuscript free frank "Free Th. Jefferson Pr. U.S." as President on folded cover addressed in his hand to James Dinsmore at "Monticello, near Milton", with brownish "Washington City, Dec 29" cds and matching straight line Free handstamp at right; expertly silked, Very Fine. Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.
A WONDERFUL THOMAS JEFFERSON FREE FRANK SIGNATURE IN COVER SENT TO MONTICELLO.
One of the most well-rounded and influential Americans ever, Jefferson began as a lawyer and member of the House of Burgesses. Later, he was a Continental Congressman and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, which he drafted. He subsequently served as the wartime Governor of Virginia, Minister to France, Washington's Secretary of State and Adams's Vice President. In 1800, he defeated Adams for President. His accomplishments include subduing the Tripoli pirates, who demanded ransom to let American ship pass unmolested, financing the Lewis & Clark expedition, waging an unsuccessful embargo against belligerent France and England, and purchasing the vast Louisiana territory from Napoleon. After he left office in 1809, he was deeply in debt, so the United States bought his personal library and used it to found the Library of Congress. His last great achievement was starting the University of Virginia, for which he designed both the buildings and curriculum. He died on July 4, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. James Dinsmore, the recipient of the letter, was an Irish carpenter known for his work while serving Thomas Jefferson. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 12,500.00
Sold...US$ 12,500.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:12:52 EST
Sold For 12500
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2013
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William Henry Harrison, 1773-1841, 9th President 1841. Manuscript "Free, W.H. Harrison" free frank as Member of Congress on folded cover addressed in his hand to David K. Este Esqr., Cincinnati Oh.; edge tear with light tape stain, still Very Fine and rare. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Harrison served in the Indian Wars and was Governor of the Indiana Territory. In 1811 he defeated Tecumseh at Tippecanoe and in the War of 1812, became a national hero by defeating the British at the Battle of the Thames. He then became a Congressman, Senator and Minister to Columbia. He lost to Martin Van Buren in the 1836 Presidential election, but, in 1840, using the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler too", handily defeated Van Buren to become the second oldest President. During his inauguration on a cold March day, he wore no hat or gloves and delivered a one hundred minute speech. He caught pneumonia and died thirty one days later. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 9,000.00
Sold...US$ 9,000.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:14:54 EST
Sold For 9000
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Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2014
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1776 (Aug. 1) Grenada to London, England "Privateer Letter". Datelined folded letter with noted on backflap "The Captain who brought this sayd he was taken by an american Privateer and all his letters were opened and returned him again.", carried by private ship to Ireland, entered mails with "Ship /Cork" and manuscript "5" pence rating, London "10/MA" Bishop backstamp and "11" pence final due rating; small edge tear, Very Fine. Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.
A RARE 1776 LETTER FROM SHIP CAPTAIN TAKEN BY AMERICAN PRIVATEER. US$5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 6,750.00
Sold...US$ 6,750.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:15:46 EST
Sold For 6750
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2015
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Fort Fillmore, N.M., Aug 16 '57. Manuscript New Mexico Territory postmark and matching pen strokes cancel 3¢ dull red (11A) on light buff 1857 cover to Philadelphia Pa.; top left edge mend, Very Fine appearance. Estimate; $500 - 750.
ONE OF ABOUT SIX RECORDED FORT FILLMORE MANUSCRIPT POSTMARKS. US$500-750 (Image)
"Fort Union, Feb 3rd 52". Manuscript New Mexico Territory military postmark with matching pen strokes just tying 3¢ orange brown (10A), large margins to touched, on 1852 buff cover to Annapolis Md., sharp "Baltimore, Md. Mar 8" cds and manuscript "Way" rating, cover was sent by Assistant Surgeon Thomas McParlin and docketed "Recd March 9th 1852, W.H. McParlin", Extremely Fine and remarkable use,ex-Chase, Ball, Walske. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED FULL STAMPED COVER FROM NEW MEXICO TERRITORY.
Fort Union, was located close to the Santa Fe trail in north eastern New Mexico. Its main functions was to provide military escorts to the monthly mails between Santa Fe and Independence, Missouri. This letter was carried under the first Waldo, Hall mail contract.
Three modes of transport were used: 1. By wagon: Fort Union depart 3 February 1852 via Independence, to St. Louis (arrive 26 February) 2. By steamboat: St. Louis depart 27 February, via Cairo and Louisville to Wheeling, Virginia 3. By railway: Wheeling via Harrisburg, to Baltimore arrive 8 March with "Way" rating and sent on to Annapolis. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:16:38 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2017
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Hecktown / July / Penn'a. Three-line datestamp without day in unusual octagonal frame with manuscript "5" rating on 1845 folded letter to Wycoming County Pa., Very Fine strike and rare. Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:17:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2018
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San Francisco, Cal. to Durango, Mexico (Oct. 15, 1854). Blue datelined folded cover with San Francisco blue "Paid" handstamp and red crayon "10" cent prepaid rating, additional pencil "10" as usual, "Acapulco" straightline with matching "3" reales handstamp overstruck with blue "4" handstamp, second strike above; light horizontal fold, Very Fine. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Dec-10-2021, 13:17:22 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 100
Lot No: 2019
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Scrantonia, Pa. Four lines in cross-section of railroad track frame clearly struck in red with matching "Paid" and "5" handstamps on folded letter to Wilkes Barre, Pa., Extremely Fine choice example of this rare pictorial postmark. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
The Scrantonia post office was established on February 12, 1850. The town name was changed to Scranton on Jan 23, 1851. This unusual postmark design is in the shape of the cross section of a railroad iron rail which where produced at the Lackawanna Iron Works. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Sitka, Alaska T. Dec 3. Discernable cds with matching blurry target cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Millersport, Ohio, original "Head Quarters, Sitka Alaska Territory, December 2nd 1870" letterhead enclosure from 2nd Lt. David Alexander Lyle of the 2nd Artillery with some interesting content "…I am on a General Court Martial on one of the gravest crimes in the criminal calendar - Murder - but this court had to adjourn to meet below - at Ft. Vancouver - but Borrow's being ordered to Washington D.C. leaves me in Command of the Company…" and goes on to remark he was "Officer of the Day" every other day; Post Adjutant and Post Treasurer; Company Commander and "Officer in Charge of Destitute Russians", etc.; accompanied by two other 3¢ #114 covers addressed to Lt. Lyle while at Alcatraz Island from Fort Leavenworth Feb. 14th 1870 and from Arizona City, Ariz. Terr. Feb. 19th 1870; also a further 3¢ #U59 entire to Alcatraz, Very Fine. Estimate; $10,000 - 15,000.
Russian Alaska was purchased by the U.S. Government in 1867 and designated as the Department of Alaska until its organization as the District of Alaska in 1884. During the department era, Alaska was under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army until 1877, the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury (from 1877 until 1879) and the U.S. Navy (from 1879 until 1884). The area later became the District of Alaska (1884), then the Territory of Alaska (1912), then the State of Alaska (1959).
Lyle graduated from the military academy on October 17, 1865, being 41st in his class at a time when even the top five graduates had difficulty in securing appointments in a regular army being reduced to a peacetime establishment. Lyle was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Artillery on 15 June 1869. He became a 1st Lieutenant of Ordnance in November 1874, a Captain 23 August 1881 and a Major on 7 April 1899.
The trial referenced was an ex-Army soldier William B. Bird who held a grudge for his earlier court marshal and dishonorable discharged. He got into an altercation with some Army Officers and fired shots through the saloon door killing a Revenue Marine Service officer who accompanied the Army Officers. He was treated as if he was still in the military, since there was no civilian court competent to investigate and dispose of the case.
Reference: "A Military Correspondence of 1869 Covers" by Richard B. Graham, Chronicle 119, Aug. 1983 (Vol. 35. No.3). US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
