Easton, Pa. Nov. 18. Perfect strike of straightline datestamp with magenta "Paid 12½" rating on 1830 folded letter to Bethany Pa.; some separation, Extremely Fine gem strike.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

(Philadelphia - First Day of Rate) Philadelphia Pa. Jul 1 (1845). Blue cds and matching "5" in double-circle rating handstamp on 1845 folded letter to New York N.Y., Very Fine, A scarce First Day of Rate use..
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

(Philadelphia - Printed Matter) Philadelphia, 2. Bold complete strike of circular handstamp on unsealed buff cover to Lancaster Pa., Very Fine and scarce printed matter postmark.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Philadelphia Hotel Handstamp Covers. Group of 12 stampless covers mostly different including red "United States Hotel, REA, Philada." (2, one w/PFC), black (2) and blue "Washington House, 223 Chestnut St. Philadelphia", black "Columbia House, Philadelphia", red "M. Pope Mitchell, United States Hotel. Philadelphia.", black "Marshall House, Phila.", blue "Jones' Hotel, Philadelphia", fancy blue "Merchants Hotel, N.W. Bridges, Philadelphia", black "Franklin House, 105 Chestnut St., Philada." oval (2001 PFC), black "Ferguson & Bro., Columbia House, Philadelphia." oval, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Philadelphia Postal Markings. Group of 8 comprising "Philadelphia. Pa. '1 Paid' " integral-rate cds for printed circular rate, 1851 Philadelphia blue "2" in circle on printed circular to Newry Pa., 1854 red "Philadelphia Pa. '3cts Paid' Dec 16" integral-rate cds to Washington D.C., 1845 blue "5" in double-circle rate handstamp, red "Philadelphia PA. '6 Paid' Jan 1" integral-rate cds to Union City Cal., 1846 blue Philadelphia "10" attached rate cds to Oswego N.Y., 1846 blue "10" in double-circle rate handstamp, and 1849 Philadelphia blue italic "20" rate handstamp to Salem Mass.; some flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

(Texas) Kaufman, Texas, May 1. Perfect bold strike of cds ties 3¢ dull red (11), four margins, on blue 1858 folded letter to Pontotoc Miss., an Extremely Fine gem use, ex-Haas.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Vermont - Ad Covers. Group of four comprising 1860s Montpelier Vt. "Brown's Bronchials!" corner card with/ #65, 1870s Wallingford Vt. Cole & Sagin "Sap Protector" illustrated, 1893 Branch Vt. on Henry Bill Publishing ad cover, and 1894 Post Mill Village Vt. "Chubb's Fishing Rods, Reels etc. illustrated ad with #219, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(Washington) Vancouver W.T., Jul 19. Cds tying 1857, 10¢ green, type V on cover to Saint Louis, Mo., with large oval Washington Portrait Patriotic design with slogan below; some minor cover edge flaws, F.-V.F., ex-Polland, Bischel.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

ONE OF TWO KNOWN CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC COVERS FROM WASHINGTON TERRITORY. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

(Wisconsin) Dubuque W.T. Oct 3. Forwarding cds on 1838 folded cover from the Treasury Department free franked to Henry Dodge, Governor of Wisconsin, forwarded to Mineral Point W.T., red "Washington D.C. Sep 5" origin cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp; file folds, otherwise Very Fine, a rare Territorial postmark, ex-Van Vlissingen.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

(Wisconsin) Green Bay, W.T. "Mrch 14.". Red straightline handstamp and red manuscript dating with matching "Paid 25" rating on folded cover to Albany N.Y., reverse with 1837 docketing; small edge tear, light file fold through marking, Very Fine and desirable example of this rare straightline, ex-Chase.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600