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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 115

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Town Postmarks by State - Connecticut to New Hamps
image Sale No: 115
Lot No:575
Symbol: (Connecticut) Norwalk Decmb 6, Post Paid 10. Manuscript postmark and rating on 1793 folded letter addressed to Hartford, Ct.; small cover tears into postmark, otherwise Very Fine, this may be the earliest recorded statehood postmark from Norwalk, ex-Siskin.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:28:08 EST
Sold For 90

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:576
Symbol: (Delaware) Wilm(ington) D, Aug 8. Bold straightline postmark on 1798 folded letter addressed to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "6" rating, letter in French, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 150.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:577
Symbol: (Kentucky) "Western Territories". Docketing on reverse of lengthy letter datelined "Mouth of the Buffaloe, Charlestown, May 19th 1793", privately carried & entering the mail at Boston, with "Boston" straight line & Bishop mark with manuscript "16" rate to Plymouth, great letter content mentioning Indians, taking of seven families, Lime stone (Kentucky Landing), etc.; some cover edge wear and slight soiling, F.-V.F., a Rare and early Kentucky letter.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 210.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:578
Symbol: Boston. Bold straight line handstamp with matching "Oc 15" Bishop mark on pristine 1792 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "8" rating for 30-60 mile distance, Extremely Fine, ex-Beane.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:28:52 EST
Sold For 170

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:579
Symbol: Boston. Straight line postmark with matching "De 31" Bishop mark on 1792 folded letter to Richmond, Va., manuscript "25" rating, letter with some interesting content, Very Fine, ex-Beane.
Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150



Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:29:09 EST
Sold For 70

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:580
Symbol: Boston. Straight line postmark with manuscript "20" rate and partial Franklin mark, on 1794 folded letter from Bordeaux, France to Philadelphia, Pa., folded letter privately carried and put in the mails at Boston, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:29:26 EST
Sold For 260

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:581
Symbol: Boston. Straight line postmark with matching "Paid" handstamp (BPM 173 + 153) and manuscript "8 postage due" rate on 1796 folded letter to Gloucester, Mass., "AP 2" Franklin mark at left with unusual second large circle handstamp, enclosure a list of endorsement of changes of masters of vessels made on certificates of registry in Gloucester signed by collector of the port of Boston, Benjamin Lincoln, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:582
Symbol: Dedham, Aug 10. Two strikes of two line handstamp showing different spacings between town and date, on 1799 folded letter to New York with manuscript "17" rating; slight edge nick at top, Very Fine, ex-Beane & Siskin.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:29:52 EST
Sold For 130

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:583
Symbol: New Bedford, Mass., Apr 7. Bold blue cds with matching "Ship" and "5" rate handstamp on fresh ca. 1855 incoming whaling cover to North Marshfield, Mass., rate charge of 3¢ regular postage beyond New Bedford plus 2¢ ship fee, however ship letters addressed to port would have been charged "Ship 6", Very Fine and choice, simply a case of an inequality of rates occasioned by a Postal Law enacted in 1855, with 1951 S. Ashbrook letter of explanation.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:30:03 EST
Sold For 100

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:584
Symbol: Newbury Port. Addressing on incoming 1792 folded letter with manuscript "4" ship rating, with letter datelined "Georgetown, New Brunswick", Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 240.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:585
Symbol: Plymouth. Red straight line postmark with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "8" rating, on 1793 folded letter addressed to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, John Avery, in Boston, containing the votes from Plymouth for Governor, Lieut. Governor and Senator, Very Fine, ex-Beane.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:30:28 EST
Sold For 240

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:586
Symbol: Salem, Feb 16. Bold two line postmark on 1798 folded letter to Portland, Me., manuscript "12½" rating, letter datelined "Andover, Feb 22nd, 1798"; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150



Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:30:39 EST
Sold For 80

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:587
Symbol: Salem, June. 8. Red straight line postmark on 1793 folded letter, with "22" rate to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine, ex-Chambers.
Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150



Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:30:50 EST
Sold For 180

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:588
Symbol: Salem, Nov 22. Red straight line postmark on 1793 folded letter to the consul of the Republic of France in Boston, Mass., with manuscript "6" rating, Very Fine, ex-Beane.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:589
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

Stockbridge, May 18, 1799. Nicely struck straightline postmark with manuscript date on fresh 1799 folded letter sheet to West Springfield, Mass., matching "Paid" handstamp & manuscript "10"; light file fold and small sealed tear to right of date, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:31:52 EST
Sold For 525

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:590
Symbol: Worcester June 3. Straight line forwarding postmark on folded letter from Providence, R.I. and readdressed to New York, with bold "Providence" straight line and manuscript "May 29" date crossed out, additionally "12½" crossed out and rerated "17"; mended at some folds, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 18:32:36 EST
Sold For 140
image Sale No: 115
Lot No:591
Symbol: (New Hampshire) Hanover, N.H., Sept 15. Bold red fancy dotted oval postmark with manuscript date, on fresh 1829 folded letter to Portsmouth, N.H., manuscript "12½" rate, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem strike and cover, with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
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