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Incoming 1869 (Sept 13): Entire letter from a shipping agent in St. Thomas, West Indies to New York, with US Shield and Eagle adhesive 10 c. yellowish orange added upon despatch paying the full rate to the States, a fresh adhesive tied by mute round obliterator, "NEW YORK SEP 21" cds alongside. The entire was presumably transported outside the postal system to New York, where it was given to the post office. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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1928/36: Lot zehn Belege der amerikanischen Post zu versch. Fahrten, dabei Rückfahrt der Amerikafahrt 1928, Etappenpost Los Angeles - Lakehurst der Weltrundfahrt 1929, zwei Belege der SA-Fahrt 1930 jeweils mit Einzelfrankatur der Sondermarke zu $ 1.30, bezw. 65 c., sowie vier Hindenburg Belege zur 1. NA-Fahrt 1936 Sieger = Euro 1'300. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image)
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Seven Years War 1759 (Oct 22): Entire letter written from John Dunnett at Crown Point, north of Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain, addressed to Capt. John Sutherland of Forres, Caithness via Edinburgh, Scotland cancelled in transit by fine "NEW / YORK" handstamp in red ink, charged in manuscript "1N10" (1s. 10d.), with 1s. for the Packet rate and 10d. internal charge. A fascinating letter: "General Amherst has given us short warning of a Pacquet's going to Britain...I shall only inform you that the Campaign is over and all your friends and acquantances in this Army are healthy. When we get into winter quarters I will write you whole sheets of paper. General Amherst with all the regulars in his Army, embarked at this place on the 11th instant, with a view to drive the French from the Isle de Noix and St. John's and so penetrate into the heart of Canada...The story of Quebec's being reduced (Sept 13, 1759) General Wolfe's death and all other circumstances of that interesting conquest, you will undoubtedly have before this arrives...". A splendid and historic entire.rnNote: Isle de Noix fell to the British in August 1760. The last French Governor-General of New France, Pierre François de Rigaud, Marquis de Vaudreuil-Cavagnal, surrendered to the British under General Amherst on September 8, 1760. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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1765 (June 29): Entire letter from Boston to Shelter Island, Long Island, New York with manuscript on flap "Via New London (Connecticut) to the care of Gordon Saltenstal, a Kegg of Salmon and a bundle" and, on the right hand flap "Forwarded by yr. servants, N.L. July 19, 1765, G. Saltonstall". The cover is addressed to Thomas Dering (1720-1785), Attorney, a delegate to the Third Provisional Congress in New York and former supervisor of Shelter Island, the Forwarding Agent being the son of Gordon Saltonstall, Governor of Connecticut 1707-1724. A fine and most appealing entire with contents stating "as to trade, every day looks like Sunday". (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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1766 (July 31): Entire letter from Boston via Hartford to New Haven marked on front panel "1.8" in manuscript (1 penny-weight, 8 grains of silver) the equivalent of 8d. sterling (and the rate for under 60 miles from Hartford to New Haven), with, on reverse a superb strike of two line "HART / FORD" handstamp in black: only recorded in use from 1766 to 1772. This handstamp was made in England and supplied by the General Post Office. A superb strike - a magnificent rarity in the foremost quality.rnrnNote: The sender, Andrew Oliver became Lt. Governor of Massachusetts in 1770. He was hanged in effigy (and his home and office ransacked) for his support of the vastly unpopular Stamp Act and for accepting the office of Distributor of Stamps, even though he was privately against it. The addressee, Jared Ingersoll was a Connecticut Stamp Agent and Judge of the Court of the Admiralty: his son, also named Jared (1749-1822) was a lawyer and statesman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress and a signator of the United States Constitution.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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1769 (Dec 22): Entire letter from Falmouth, Maine to Samuel White, merchant in Marblehead, Massachusetts, with manuscript despatch "Falmo. 2:16" at top (Falmouth 2 penny-weight, 16 grains of silver). The entire letter, written by Jere. Pote from Falmouth (which at this date incorporated Portland, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Westbrook) primarily concerns shipping Fish and a notice that a quantity of Tobacco was rotten. Extremely rare: the sole recorded Postal Marking from Maine during the British Colonial period.rnProvenance: R. A. Siegel, New York, 15 Dec 2010.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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1770c.: Cover from London to Edenton, North Carolina endorsed at lower left "Pp. Capt. Q.D.C." (Whom God Preserve) and rated in manuscript "1N2" (1 shilling 2d.) in ink for 1s. Packet rate and 2d. for local fee, struck on reverse on arrival with two superlative strikes of the two line "CHARLES / TOWN" handstamp in black, in use from 1769-1776. This handstamp was made in England and supplied by the General Post Office. Flap imperfections but truly exceptional and of great scarcity.rnrnNote: The addressee, Samuel Johnston of Edenton, 1733-1816, was a prominent Patriot, lawyer and the first U.S Senator from North Carolina. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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1771 (Aug 2): Cover from Philadelphia to the secretary for the Society of the Propagation of the Gospel in London endorsed "pr. N. York Packet" struck on reverse with two line "PHILA / DELPHIA" handstamp in orange-red and Philadelphia Bishop Mark "2/AV" in crimson on despatch, two line "NEW / YORK" in black and unrecorded italic "Inland d. / Packet Post Pd.}" with manuscript rates adjacent "2" in red ink (2 penny-weight) and "1N" (1 shilling). London Bishop Mark of receipt "13/SE" in brown of arrival with manuscript "To pay 6d." in red on obverse and internally docketed "Read to Committee Oct 14, 1771". A marvellous and extraordinary cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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1773 (Jan 26): Entire letter from Philadelphia to Poole, Dorset endorsed "pr. 1st Packet via New York" struck on reverse with two line "PHILA / DELPHIA" handstamp in red on despatch, two line "NEW / YORK" in black and "INLAND AND / PACKET POSTAGE" applied in New York with adjacent rate (3 shillings) deleted in manuscript. London Bishop Mark of receipt "26/MR" in black of arrival with manuscript "To pay 11" in red mss. on obverse and total charge 3s./4d. due upon delivery. Some tape stains but of great rarity and most attractive. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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1772 (Dec 14): Entire letter written from Camp at Grand Sable in St. Vincent to Mrs. Barrie in St. Augustine, East Florida, endorsed "By way of Carolina or Georgia" at left, The entire with contents from the addressee's husband stating "Pilot is come to tell me the Boat is just going to sail, and the Barrel that the letters are obliged to be put into headed up" from there by a local vessel to Kingston, Jamaica where straight line "IAMAICA" handstamp in black applied with manuscript "Windward Islands" below. Landed with two line "CHARLES / TOWN" across flap and straight line "PENSACOLA" handstamp in black. Rated at top "4d. - In all 8d." in manuscript, this altered to "1/S8" (1s. 8d.) to pay upon receipt (April 5, 1773; on reverse flap). Illustrated in Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia on page 22 and 'The Colonial Posts in the United States of America' by Horowicz and Lowe on page 19. Sensible cover repair tape at top, a truly remarkable and rare entire.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25 Nov 1969, lot 17. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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1794 (Oct 11): Entire letter from an English Officer in Detroit via Halifax to London, struck with circular "HALIFAX / N. SCOTIA" datestamp (March 6, 1795) on reverse and, on obverse with framed "AMERICAN INLAND / POSTAGE" handstamp alongside the American (not United States) postage in manuscript of 1/6d., the "Packet Postage" of "1s." with a total charge of "2/6d." to pay. Three London arrival datestamps on reverse (April 20). This entire is illustrated in the Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia on page 370. Exceptional strikes and a remarkable and very rare entire.rnrnNote: The British retained a Fort in Detroit until 1796. The letter's content after noting that building the new Fort at Detroit had made many soldier's ill is fascinating: "War with America has been very much talked of & General Wayne came close to the new Fort, but retreated, perhaps you know with greater certainty in England, what is to happen. The Americans complain very much, and the Indians whom we have always supported will fight no longer without some English Troops....this is the last opportunity of sending a letter to Europe."rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Inman Line & Messageries Impêriales 1863: Cover from Oberlin, Ohio to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil endorsed "via Bordeaux" franked by 1861 3 c. rose and 30 c. orange of fine colour, placed just over the edge of the envelope, tied by circular grid obliterators in black and by "Oberlin / O." despatch (May 1) in black. Circular "N. York Am. Pkt. / Paid" cds in red (May 9), carried on the Inman Line Steamer "Glasgow" to Liverpoool with manuscript '24' cents credit to GB in red ink, thence via Calais with "ETATS-UNIS" entry marking in red (May 24) also tying the 3 c. adhesive. Ligne du Bresil from Bordeaux carried on the Paquebot "Bêarn" to Rio with arrival cds (June 18) on reverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 94. A delightful cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2001).rnProvenance: Stanley Piller, D. Richardson. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
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Cunard & RMSP 1863: USA 3 c. pink postal stationery envelope used to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, endorsed "via Southampton", up-rated with 1861/62 12 c. black and 30 c. orange tied by bold strikes of circular "Oberlin / O." datestamps (Sept 11) in black. "N. York Br. Pkt. / Paid" cds in red (Sept 15) and carried on Cunard Steamer "Africa" with 'London / Paid' cds tying the 30 c. adhesive (Sept 26) in red. Manuscript '40' (cents) British credit and thence by RMSP Steamer "Oneida" to Rio. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 94. Envelope with slight trim at left but most attractive and rare.rnProvenance: Collection 'Sevenoaks', Siegel, New York, 15 Nov 2000, lot 5128. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Cunard & RMSP 1852: Cover from New York to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed "p. Steamer via Boston 24th Nov. to Southampton, England 9 Decbr." at lower left, franked by extraordinary matching horizontal pairs and single 1851 3 c. brownish carmine, Type II, at right and 1851 12 c. black at left, just shaved to large margins,all tied by light strikes of circular grid obliterators in black. Carried on the Cunard Line Steamer "Canada" with 'London / Paid' transit cds on obverse (Dec 7) in red and '40' (cents) British credit in manuscript. Thence by RMSP "Severn" to Rio and the "Prince" to Buenos Aires. The earliest recorded United States Mail to South America bearing adhesive Postage Stamps. A wonderful "Double Atlantic Crossing" cover that has graced many of the finest USA classic collections. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1993).rnProvenance: Collections Stanley Piller, Siegel, New York, 25 March 1993, lot 541; Giamporcarlo, Joseph Hackmey; William Gross, Siegel, New York, 29-30 Oct 2019, lot 277. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
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Cunard & Messageries Impêriales 1875: Cover from Richmond, VA to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed care of Forwarding Agent and "via England", franked by 1873 2 c. brown in a horizontal pair and 12 c. blackish violet (2) tied in black. "New York / 24" circular credit marking in red (April 6) and carried on Cunard "Algeria" with 'London / Paid' cds (April 19). Thence by Paquebot "Rio Grande" from Bordeaux to Buenos Aires with "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 6" datestamp on reverse (April 20) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 139. Tiny flap faults but a charming and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection Edward S. Knapp.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No:5223
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Inman Line & RMSP 1875: Cover from New York via London to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed "via England", franked by 1873 1 c. ultramarine, 3 c. green and horizontal pair of 12 c. blackish violet tied by target handstamps in black. "New York / 1.10" circular credit marking in red (July 29) and carried on Inman Line "City of Richmond" with 'London / Paid' arrival in red (Aug 9) and thence by RMSP "Elbe" to Buenos Aires with arrival cds (Sept 7) on reverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or on page 139. A most attractive and scarce usage to an unusual destination. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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US Line & PSNC 1878: Cover from New York via London to Buenos Aires, Argentina franked by 1873 10 c. brown and horizontal strip of three 15 c. yellow-orange, one with corner fault, tied by segmented cork obliterators in black with reverse showing New York duplex (May 16). 'London / Paid' transit cds (May 29) in red, thence by PSNC Steaamer "Liguria" to Montevideo. Buenos Aires arrival (July 1) on reverse. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No:5393
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US Line & PSNC 1872: Cover from New York to Lima, Peru franked by 1870 2 c. red brown horizontal pair, 6 c. carmine and 12 c. dull violet all tied by black obliterators with faint New York despatch cds in black and fine "NEW YORK / 12" credit datestamp in red below (Dec 11). The adhesives further tied on arrival by '2' due marking for local delivery in blue crayon. Reverse with Lima cds and manuscript "Rec'd Dec 31, 72". Faults to the 2 c. pair at base however an unusual make-up of the 22 c. rate. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 228. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1976). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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