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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 94

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Waterway Agent Markings

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:937
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Augusta Ga. "Steam". Red straightline and matching "Augusta Ga. Aug 1" cds and manuscript "12½" cent due rating on 1833 folded cover to Silver Bluff, S.C., endorsed "St. Bt. Edgefield" at bottom left, Very Fine and rare, One of only 2-3 recorded Augusta "Steam" uses..
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 12:09:28 EST
Sold For 2000

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:938
Symbol:

Baltimore "Steamboat". Blue straightline handstamp with "Baltimore Md., May 4" cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Canonsburgh Pa., matching blue "Due2cts" straightline; trivial edge tear, Very Fine and choice, Letter shortpaid 2¢ for the 5¢ Steamboat rate.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 12:09:49 EST
Sold For 200

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:939
Symbol:

Baltimore "Steamboat". Blue straightline handstamp with matching "Due 3." in circle handstamp and "Baltimore Md. Dec 15 '65" cds duplex ties 3¢ rose (65) on 1865 orange cover to Kiswick Va. endorsed "Care of Mrs. P Kazenagh, Steamboat Columbia" at bottom left; small edge tear at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 12:10:02 EST
Sold For 180

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:940
Symbol:

Detroit "Steamboat". Fancy scroll handstamp with matching "Detroit. Mich. '5cts' Oct 3" integral-rate cds on blue-lined folded letter datelined "Port Huron, Oct 3 1854" to Lansing, Michigan, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 12:10:18 EST
Sold For 150

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:941
Symbol:

Detroit "Steamboat". Bold fancy scroll handstamp with matching perfect strike of "Detroit, Mich. Oct 13" cds on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt entire addressed to Detroit Mich.; edge tear and tone spot, some wear, otherwise Very Fine and choice strikes.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 110.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:942
Symbol:

Detroit "Steamboat Due 2 Cts.". Oval rating handstamp on circa 1862 orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancel, matching "Detroit, Mich, May 11" double-circle to Haddam Conn.; top edge tear, Very Fine and scarce, Treated as a ship letter with 2¢ added to the prepaid 3¢ letter rate..
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 90.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:943
Symbol:

Detroit "Steamboat Due 6 Cts.". Oval rating handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), s.e. at left, tied by four-ring cancel duplexed with "Detroit, Mich, Jul 3, 1864" double-circle to Grant, Mich.; couple toned perfs, fresh and F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:944
Symbol:

Detroit, Mich. "Steamboat". Straightline handstamp with matching "Detroit, Mich. '3 Paid' Sep 14, 1858" cds ties 3¢ dull red (26), bright color, on cover to Detroit Mich.; bit of flap missing, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 110.00


Closed..Dec-16-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:945
Symbol:

F. & Balt. St Bt. Jun 2. Excellent strike of waterway agent cds on 1¢ dark blue (U116a) orange entire with unsealed flap for the 1¢ printed matter rate to Cactus Wharf, Va., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 12:11:20 EST
Sold For 350

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:946
Symbol:

(Kingston N.Y.) S. Boat. Red straightline on folded letter datelined "New York, 13 Nov 1838" to Kingston N.Y., Very Fine and scarce Hudson River Steamboat marking.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 12:11:32 EST
Sold For 240

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:947
Symbol:
Cat No:O-21-f

L.Ville & Cinti. Mail Line Apr 8. Blue cds cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Pittsburgh Pa.; flap torn, Very Fine.
Towle No. O-21-f; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 12:11:41 EST
Sold For 220

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:948
Symbol:
Cat No:Towle F-1-b

Lake Champlain S.B. Jun 20. Clear route agent cds ties 10¢ green (68) on 1866 yellow cover to Montreal, Canada, endorsed "Paid", reverse with "Rouses Point, N.Y., Jun 21" transit cds and Montreal (6.21.66) arrival cds; some soiling and wear, F.-V.F. and scarce 10¢ 1861 steamboat use.
Towle No. Towle F-1-b; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 12:12:04 EST
Sold For 400

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:949
Symbol:

Sam Ricker Jr., Agent of the Texian Post Office, New Orleans. Bold double-oval handstamp on folded cover with red "New Orleans La. Apr 8" cds and matching "Ship" handstamp with red manuscript "27" rating to Augusta Ga.; 1838 docketing, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 12:12:46 EST
Sold For 475
image Sale No: 94
Lot No:950
Symbol:

Savannah Ga. "Steam boat". Clear straightline with matching "Savannah Geo., 3 Paid, Nov 2" cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to touched, on buff cover with fancy framed "Judson House, A.J. Day, Jacksonville, E. Flor." corner card to Sheepscott Bridge Me.; bit of flap missing, Very Fine and scarce Florida steamboat cover.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 12:13:06 EST
Sold For 550


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