U.S. Postal History

**Autographs and Free Franks**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
6001			Ashcombe, Henry Baron. British Colonel, document signed, appointment of Sir John Malcom Fraser the Vice Lieutenant of Surray, Fraser had served as Deputy Director of Airship Production, an important appointment of an important airship pioneer, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $20 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6002			De la Rue, Warren, autographed letter from 1880 written in his hand and signed by him on Royal Institution of Great Britain embossed stationery, invented an envelope making machine in 1851. Suggested Bid $70 Warren De la Rue was a British astronomer, chemist, and inventor, most famous for his pioneering work in astronomical photography. Born: January 15, 1815, Guernsey, Died: April 19, 1889, London, United Kingdom . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6003			Dollfus, Charles, autographed letter from 1943, written in his hand and signed by him as well as an original newspaper clipping. Suggested Bid $90 Charles Dollfus was a French aeronaut and historian, former curator of the Museum of aeronautics of Meudon, born March 31, 1893 and died July 3, 1981 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6004			Roosevelt, Jr., Theodore, clear bold salutation and autograph "Best wishes to the next generation of Fitzgeralds" Theodore Roosevelt (Jr.) in margin of #611 side plate block of fifteen, gorgeous piece, Paper wrinkles in margin, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $225 . (Image)	SOLD for $160.00 Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM

**Postmarks by State**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
6005			[Arizona Territory] Tucson, 1896 Tucson AZ duplex cancel on corner ad cover, addressed to Oakland CA, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $10 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6006			[Connecticut] Centre Groton, red circular handstamp with manuscript "Feby 14" on fancy gold on blue Valentine's type envelope addressed to Preston Conn, matching "PAID 3" in circle, town mark appears doubly struck, eye catching; small cover tear at top just into the design, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $300 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6007			[Florida] "PENSACOLA/ June 24.", Very Fine strike of straightline postmark on an 1822 folded letter datelined "Head Quarters, Pensacola", acknowledging receipt of orders; manuscript "Free" and frank by "L. Whiting, Adjt. 4th Arty."; to the Acting Adjutant General in Washington, Very Fine, Ex-Meroni. ASCC $750+. Suggested Bid $750 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6008			[Florida] "ST. AUGUSTINE/ 18 JUNE 1822", SUPERB strike of straightline postmark on an 1822 outer folded letter to Wm. Reynolds of the Legislative Council in Pensacola with manuscript "25" rate; reinforced along heavy vertical file fold in center, not affecting markings. A choice example of this rare postmark, Ex-Meroni. ASCC $1,500+. Suggested Bid $1,500 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6009			[Kansas Territory] Osawatomie, 3¢ (65) tied by Osawatomie K.T. c.d.s., addressed to Hillsborough OH, with contents; stained at left, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $40 . (Image) Get Market Data for [United States 65]	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6010			[Kentucky] Frankfort, manuscript "Frankfort KY/March 6" with "50" rate, addressed to North Carolina, manuscript "The Post office/in German/town"; edge faults, Fine. Suggested Bid $110 . (Image)	SOLD for $70.00 Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6011			[Maine] East Dixfield, manuscript "Sept 15" and "18¾" rate on folded lettersheet, addressed to Georgetown MA, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $70 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6012			[Maryland] Abingdon, four covers, all from the same correspondence, with straight line & manuscript "6" rate, descent strikes, addressed to Baltimore MD, business letters, ink docketing on one cover, F.-V.F. ASCC $500. Suggested Bid $225 . (Image) (Image2)	SOLD for $170.00 Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6013			[Maryland] 1790 (Feb. 21) Frederick Town Md. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Fredk Town" dateline bearing partial "Fredericktown March 4" straightline postmark and manuscript "2" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/", the 2 dwt for 100-200 miles, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee); tiny tear at top center, lightly soiled, Fine. Suggested Bid $70 . (Image)	SOLD for $70.00 Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6014			[Maryland] Hagerstown, clear strike of HAGERS·TOWN, MD, Feb 22 c.d.s. with faint outer rim and manuscript date on 1812 folded letter to Baltimore, handstamped PAID with manuscript "10" and "Charge postage to J.T. Maron"with enclosedinvoice for services; slight tear on address leaf at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, very scarce, . Suggested Bid $20 . (Image)	SOLD for $20.00 Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6015			[Massachusetts] Assonet, manuscript town cancel "Assonet Ms" (S R 8) on 1/13/17 folded letters to Middleborough Ms with manuscript "(Charged)" & "6" rate, legal letter, Very Fine, possibly unique, ex Beane. Suggested Bid $160 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6016			[Massachusetts] Attleboro, manuscript "Attleborough/April 6th" (S R 7), with "17" rate, on folded letter sheet addressed to Wiscassett ME, business letter, Very Fine, ex Beane. Suggested Bid $80 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6017			[Massachusetts] 1769, red Boston straight line, red "Boston" (43x7mm), light strike on folded letters, with matching Franklin mark "7/DE", manuscript rate 2 s. 16 d., addressed to Hartford CT, horizontal file fold, business letter, small piece out of top center, splits along folds, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $60 . (Image)	SOLD for $40.00 Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6018			[Massachusetts] Boston, red c.d.s. with matching "2" rate on insurance circular addressed to Marblehead MA, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $40 . (Image)	SOLD for $24.00 Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6019			[Massachusetts] Boston, 1899, involute 14 star flag on UX14- New England Genealogical Society meeting notice, virtually complete strike; insignificant corner bend, Very Fine, rare type, . Suggested Bid $10 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM
6020			[Massachusetts] Charlestown, boldly struck "Charlestown Mass" beaded oval 1832 town cancel with manuscript "Sept 6", straight line "Paid" and manuscript "6" rate, on folded letter sheet addressed to Beverly MA, personal letter, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $60 . (Image)	CLOSED Closing..Jun-02, 09:00 PM