United States, Stampless Covers, 1794-1862. Group of 40, including manuscript, straight line & cds, various rates and usages, with an array of other markings; note" BALT JUN 15" 1794 straight line + manuscript "12½"; manuscript 1796 "Comptroller's Office" free frank with other markings; 1803 "New York Clam Shell"; "Hudson N.York". fancy date stamp; couple neat "Hotel Advertising" backstamps; 1862 "Advertised 1 cent" with "Not Called For" handstamps on reverse, on Treasury Department envelope with double circle "Washington Oct 17 1862" postmark; plus many more of interest, condition generally Fine to Very Fine, please inspect. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. $0