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2033 image1787 Stampless Folded Letter, Alexandria to Boston, Franklin Mark, Manuscript "4" dwt Rate
Folded letter sheet dated January 30, 1787, from Alexandria to Boston. Franklin mark and manuscript "4" dwt rate. Fine to Very Fine.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2034 image1787 Stampless Folded Letter, Richmond to Baltimore, Straightline "RICHMOND NOV 29", Manuscript "3.8" dwt Rate
Very Fine

Straightline "Richmond, Nov 29" (Type S-03) on 1787 outer folded letter sheet to Baltimore. Manuscript rate "3.8" with exchange notation "1/5". Two vertical file folds.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2035 image1787 Stampless Folded Letter, Boston to Providence, Brown Straightline "BOSTON" with Franklin Mark, Manuscript "1.8" dwt Rate
Very Fine and Choice

Brown straightline postmark "BOSTON" and "16 AP" Franklin mark (BPM 86 & 89) on 1787 folded letter to Providence, R.I. Manuscript "1.8" rate.

Provenance: Ex Donald Thompson(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2036 image1788 Stampless Folded Letter, Portsmouth to Boston, Two-Line "PORTSMOUTH / JUNE 6", Manuscript "5.8" dwt Quadruple Rate
Very Fine Quadruple Rate to the French Consul in Boston

Clear two-line postmark "PORTSMOUTH / JUNE 6" on 1788 folded letter to the French Consul in Boston. Manuscript "5,8" rate (5 dwt 8 gr). Quadruple rate for weight. Very Fine.

Provenance: Ex Donald Thompson(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:
500 to 750US$

Selling for...US$260.00
Will close during Public Auction
2037 image1788 Stampless Folded Letter, Petersburg to Boston, Straightline "PETERSBURG, JAN 8", Manuscript "7.8" dwt Rate
Straightline "Petersburg Jan 8" on 1788 folded letter sheet to Boston. Manuscript rate "7.8" (7 dwt 8 gr). Business letter with two vertical file folds. Fine to Very Fine.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2038 image1788 Stampless Folded Letter, Petersburg to Boston, Straightline "PETERSBURG", Manuscript "4.16" dwt Rate
Straightline "PETERSBURG" on 1788 folded letter sheet dated November 3. Manuscript rate "4.16" (4 dwt 16 gr). Addressed to Boston.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2039 image1789 Stampless Folded Letter, Portsmouth to New York, Straightline "PORTSMOUTH/ JUNE 29", Rated Free
Rated Free to Member of Congress

Straightline "PORTSMOUTH/ JUNE 29" on 1789 folded letter sheet, addressed to the Honorable George Thatcher Esquire, Member of Congress, New York.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2040 image1789 Stampless Folded Letter, Boston to Newburyport, Straightline "BOSTON FEB 26", Manuscript "1" dwt Rate
Straightline "BOSTON FEB 26" on 1789 folded letter sheet to Newburyport. Manuscript rate "1" dwt.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2041 image1789 Stampless Folded Letter, To Peck Slip, New York City
Stampless folded letter datelined March 16, 1789, addressed to Mr. Timothy Titus or Mr. Isaac Norton. The letter concerns shipping arrangements for goods loaded aboard the vessel of Capt. Godfrey, including two barrels and one cagg of indigo, one cagg of sundries, one loaf of sugar, one small hair trunk, and one bed, to be forwarded by first vessel to Milford, Derby, or New Haven, with notification by post. The writer also requests forwarding of a large hair trunk belonging to John Wallace to Norwalk for delivery to his family. 
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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2042 image"ALEXAN, " Alexandria Straightline on 1790 Stampless Folded Letter to Philadelphia, Manuscript "2"
Very Fine Strike

Clear straightline ALEXAN. JUNE 25 datestamp with anuscript "2" dwt rate marking with "1/" due in local currency. The letter with light vertical file folds.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2043 image1790 Stampless Folded Letter, New York to Philadelphia, Straightline "NEW YORK. DEC 22" with "PAID" Handstamp, Manuscript "1.8" dwt Rate
Light straightline "New-York DEC 22" (38x5mm) with fancy straightline "PAID" handstamp (Style P1) on 1790 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia. Letter discusses shipping letters to England. Fine to Very Fine.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:
400 to 600US$

Selling for...US$200.00
Will close during Public Auction
2044 image1790 Stampless Folded Letter, Baltimore to Philadelphia, Straightline "BALTIMORE . March. 2", Manuscript "2" dwt Rate
Straightline "BALTIMORE . March. 2" on 1790 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia. Manuscript rate "2" dwt.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2045 image1790 Stampless Folded Letter, New York to Maryland, Straightline "New-York Feb 24" with "FREE" Handstamp
Very Early Example and the Listing Copy of the Straightline "FREE" Handstamp

Complete straightline "New-York Feb 21" (30x4mm) with "FREE" straightline and manuscript "Free/M.I. Stone" on 1790 folded letter sheet to Charles County, Maryland. Letter discusses arranged marriage. Very Fine. Very early example of the "FREE" straightline marking.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:
500 to 750US$

Selling for...US$260.00
Will close during Public Auction
2046 image1790 Stampless Ship Letter, Liverpool to Philadelphia via New York, Straightline "New-York March*20", Manuscript "Sh 2" Ship Rate
Very Fine Transatlantic Usage

Transatlantic folded letter endorsed "Pr favour Nereus, Capt Thompson" carried by Ship Nereus from Liverpool January 20th, arriving New York March 20th. The letter entered the mails with straightline "New-York * march*20" and manuscript "Sh 2" ship fee rating. Rated for 2d stg. ship fee, Philadelphia "1/-" due in local currency ([2d stg. ship plus 4d stg. inland] x 1.67 inflation = 10d; 10d plus 2d delivery = 1/-);. Some separation at top. Very Fine.

Provenance: Ex John Barwis(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2047 image1790 Stampless Folded Letter, New Haven to Hartford, Straightline "N.HAVEN MAR 5", Manuscript "1s" Triple Rate
Very Fine

Brown red straightline "N.Haven mar.5" (34x5mm) on 1790 folded letter sheet to Hartford. Manuscript rate "1s". Business letter regarding taxes owed. Tiny mended tear at top center. Very Fine.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2048 image1790s Stampless Folded Letter, Charleston to Savannah, Straightline "C*OC.17", Manuscript "37 1/2" Triple Rate
Straightline "C*OC.17" on circa 1790s folded letter sheet to Savannah, addressed to Emanuel Rengil Esq., His Catholic Majesty Vice Consul. Manuscript rate "37 1/2" cents. Triple-rate letter. File fold. Fine to Very Fine.

Provenance: Ex Donald Thompson(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2049 image1791 Stampless Folded Letter, Richmond to New York, Straightline "RICHMOND Sept 30", Manuscript "3" dwt Rate
Straightline "Richmond, Sep 30" between two lines (Type S-04, 34x4mm) on 1791 outer folded letter sheet to New York. Manuscript rate "3" dwt. Horizontal file fold. Fine to Very Fine.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2050 image1791 Stampless Folded Letter, New York to Providence, Straightline "N-York Feb 20", Manuscript "2.16" dwt Rate
Almost complete bold straightline "N-York feb 20" (38x5mm, Style P2) on 1791 folded letter sheet to Providence. Manuscript rate "2.16" (2 dwt 16 gr). Business letter. Fine to Very Fine.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:
400 to 600US$

Selling for...US$200.00
Will close during Public Auction
2051 image1791 Stampless Folded Letter, Baltimore to Philadelphia, Straightline "BALTIMORE, JAN 9.", Manuscript "8" dwt Quadruple Rate
Straightline "BALTIMORE, JAN 9." on 1791 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia. Manuscript rate "8" dwt. Quadruple-rate letter.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:
400 to 600US$

Selling for...US$200.00
Will close during Public Auction
2052 image1791 Stampless Folded Letter, Baltimore to Providence, Straightline "BALTIMORE, FEB 13", Manuscript "3.8" dwt Rate
Straightline "BALTIMORE, FEB 13" on 1791 folded letter sheet to Providence, Rhode Island. Manuscript rate "3.8" (3 dwt 8 gr).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction

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