1864 Interesting cover to Sheffield, Mass, franked w/ #65 tied by Jan 21, 1864 black Philadelphia cds, two ms notations w/ drawn hands pointing "via New York City; & the Housatonic R.R." & "Not by way of Boston," not sure if directions were followed (no receiver) or if the sender was a shareholder in said railroad! pencil notations on back indicate from a 1948 auction; minor aging on back, F-VF (Image)

Est. $80-100 SE

Valuable group (300+) sleeved covers, most w/ marked retails from $30-$150 & IDed w/ railroad name or RPO, besides cancels, also agents & railroad related corner cards; 1864-1924 (#65 up to Wash/Frank) large number franked w/ Large Bknts as well as some postal stationery & PPC; a few marked as "unlisted," some minor flts, gen F-VF (Image)

Est. $2,000-2,500 HWC-B