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Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
2143 imageRed "STEAM" Straightline on Stampless Cover with Manuscript "20" to Little Valley, N.Y.
Unknown Marking, Unlisted in ASCC

Folded letter to Little Valley, New York, carried by steamboat and marked manuscript "20" due for double-rate postage over 300 miles. It likely entered the mails in Stonington, Connecticut, where the "STEAM" marking was applied. The steamboat captain was paid 2 cents, and the cover was placed in a mail bag and carried overland across the state to southwestern New York before being delivered to Little Valley, a land-locked town. The envelope shows signs of a thick or heavy enclosure.
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Estimate Range:
100 to 200US$

Selling for...US$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
2144 imageAlbany, New York, Red "STEAM BOAT" Straightline on Stampless Folded Letter to New York via Hudson River, Rated 12 1/2c
Stampless folded letter with red "STEAM BOAT" straightline handstamp (Type II NYC Steam Boat) and manuscript "12½" rate at upper right. Albany to New York City via Hudson River, addressed to William E. Green, Esq., 88 Chamber Street, New York. Written by Estes Howe, nominated Judge of Albany County.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:
100 to 200US$

Selling for...US$50.00
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2145 imageErie Canal, 1825 Stampless Canal Boat Letter to Niagara Falls, Two Strikes of Blue "FREE" in Ornate Box, Manuscript "18 3/4" Rate
Listing Copy for "FREE" Handstamp

Stampless folded letter datelined "Canal Boat near Lyons" July 23, 1825. This two page letter is addressed to Augustus Porter, Esq., Postmaster at Niagara Falls, New York, and was written by his son while traveling on the Erie Canal. Blue circular UTICA N.Y. JUL/25 postmark, applied after Young Porter apparently stepped off to mail this at Utica and managed to persuade the postmaster there to mark free after initial rating of 18 3/4c rate. Content includes "Dear Father, I arrived yesterday at Rochester in order to see Mr. Kennedy… I find Mr. Kennedy as expected, poor and I presume never can pay for the farm… he thinks he can sell it before the time limited and he believes for a higher price than the amount now due… He has a snug barn and there are about 50 or 60 acres improved, his house is of no value." "Mr. Beckwith had not arrived when I left Rochester but I requested Mr. Bolossom to say to him that Mr. Kennedy could not give a position and to answer as to what he should do…" "I am getting on very pleasantly, My love to all, Yours affectionately, A. H. Porter."

Provenance: Ex Hahn
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Estimate Range:
400 to 600US$

Selling for...US$200.00
Will close during Public Auction
2146 imageHudson, N.Y. "STEAM BOAT" in Red on 1832 Folded Letter to New York
Listing Copy Example, Unique Marking

Folded letter from Hudson, New York to New York City, postmarked with black 28mm circular HUDSON/NOV/6/N.Y. handstamp and red straightline STEAM BOAT, rated "121/2 in manuscript. The letter concerning Sprague & Curtis's hoop iron. This STEAM BOAT marking differs notably from similar markings used in New York City beginning in June 1832 until 1834. This marking also differs from the Hudson mark with unique characteristics, including a wide base on the "T", shape of the "s" and the size. This is a unique example.

Provenance: Ex Henry Meyer, Hahn
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Estimate Range:
300 to 500US$

Selling for...US$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
2147 image1835 Ypsilanti, Michigan Territory, Folded Letter to New York
Stampless folded letter to New York with an APR 15 1835 Ypsilanti, Michigan Territorial postmark (Mic.T). Manuscript "25" for single letter rate to New York (400 miles).

Provenance: Ex George Kramer(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7)

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Estimate Range:
400 to 600US$

Selling for...US$200.00
Will close during Public Auction
2148 image1837 Red "STEAMBOAT" Straightline, on Stampless Cover, Middletown, Conn. to New York City, Rated 12 1/2 C
Folded letter datelined September 7, 1837, from Middletown, Connecticut to New York City, rated "12 1/2" in manuscript for carriage between 80 and 150 miles.
Certificate: Click Here to View Certificate(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:
100 to 200US$

Selling for...US$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
2149 imageRed "STEAMBOAT" Straightline, on 1838 Stampless Cover, Troy to NYC, Rated 12 1/2c
Folded letter datelined April 14, 1838, from Troy, New York to New York City. Marked “12½” in manuscript for the 80–150 mile rate. Carried on a non-contract steamboat on the Hudson River. Used on distinctive green paper.
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Estimate Range:
100 to 200US$

Selling for...US$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
2150 imageHudson River Steamboat, Red U.S. Express Mail July 1, 1845 Circular Datestamp on Folded Letter to New York City
First Day of 5c Rate - July 1, 1845

Folded letter datelined “Eagle Hotel Albany June 29, 1845,” addressed to Miss Ann Sprogle, care of Franklin Lee Esq., N W corner of 3rd & Pine St., Philadelphia. Clear red circular “U.S. EXPRESS MAIL / ALBANY N.Y. / JUL 1” (Hahn Type I) marking of the Hudson River Steamboat southbound route. It is possible that this letter was held for a day to get the 5c rate. The letter was carried on July 1, 1845, the first day of the reduced 5c postage rate under the 1845 Act. Manuscript “5” rate marking at upper right. The street address indicates city delivery in New York by Carrier.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:
100 to 200US$

Selling for...US$50.00
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2151 imageHudson River Steamboat Route 810, Red U.S. Express Mail Circular Datestamp on 1845 Cover to New York, 5c Rate
Very Fine, and Scarce Route Agent Marking

Light blue folded cover from Albany, New York to New York City, with red circular “U.S. EXPRESS MAIL N.Y. ‘ALBANY’ SEP 7” route agent datestamp and matching red manuscript “5” rate marking for the new 5c rate for under 300 miles, effective July 1.

Provenance: Ex Feldman(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate Range:
100 to 200US$

Selling for...US$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
2152 imageBuffalo, New York Blue Oval Datestamp with Matching "Steam Boat" in Scroll Marking on Stampless Cover Front to Troy
Buffalo, N.Y. July 5 datestamp. Front glued to index card.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate Range:
50 to 100US$

Selling for...US$25.00
Will close during Public Auction
2153 imageVia Red River on 1852 Folded Cover to Texas, New Orleans Integral Rate Marking
Earliest Known Use

Red Feb 3 New Orleans integral rate marking 5 cents, collect "Via Red River" on folded cover to Texas. Contract Mail Steamboats carried Postal Department Route Agents, who took on-board mail, sorted, delivered to, and collected from, postal authorities along the way. This letter traveled from Alexandria, La. , overland to Jasper, Texas, to Zavala. The Steamboat "Red River" ran from New Orleans to Shreveport, 1852 1857. This is the earliest recorded cover, one full year before the ASCC listing.

Provenance: George KramerReferences: American Stampless Cover Catalog, Volume I(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
Railroad
Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
2154 imageUtica Railroad Red Straightline, Manuscript “10” Rate, August 2 1838 Folded Letter to Rome, New York
Second Earliest Known of This Railroad Straightline, Possibly the 10th Earliest Railroad Handstamp Usage

Red straightline “RAILROAD” handstamp with matching red “Utica, N.Y., Aug. 2” double-oval datestamp and manuscript “10” rate marking on folded letter datelined Fonda, July 31, 1838 addressed to Peter A. Fonda, Esq., Rome, New York. Peter Fonda of the Fonda Family.
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Estimate Range:
500 to 600US$

Selling for...US$260.00
Will close during Public Auction
2155 image1838 Baltimore Railroad Folded Letter, 25c "Ch"arged
Very Early Usage of the "Baltimore Railroad" Marking

From the George Kramer Exhibit Red "Baltimore Rail Road" handstamp with manuscript "ch 25" on Baltimore to Massachusetts folded letter, datelined November 15, 1838. Rated for over 400 miles rate. The small notation "ch"is uncommon; it signified that addressee had an account with the Post Office, and that this letter did not have to be paid upon receipt. On July 7, 1838, Congress passed an act providing "that each and every railroad within the limits of the United States which now is or hereafter be completed, shall be a post route, and the PMG shall cause the mail to be transported thereon". "RAILROAD" type markings were struck on mail which did not originate in a post office. According to Remele, the railroad contracted to carry mail from Baltimore to Philadelphia, and from all intermediate Post Offices on the line, did not cross into Philadelphia until November 1838 when the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad Bridge was completed. This letter is datelined November 15, 1838.

Provenance: Ex George Kramer United States Domestic Mails Exhibit, 2014References: United States Domestic Mails 1776 - 1869 by George Kramer(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:
700 to 800US$

Selling for...US$360.00
Will close during Public Auction
2156 imageHousatonic Rail Road, Towle 88-B-1, Red Double Circle Integral Handstamp on 1847 Stampless Folded Letter to Winchester, Connecticut
Housatonic Rail Road (Towle 88-B-1 Rarity VI) 1847 red fancy circled "5" at right, worn with adhesive on backflap, pencil markings on reverse.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7)

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Estimate Range:
100 to 200US$

Selling for...US$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
2157 imageHousatonic Rail Road, Towle 88-B-3, Red Double Circle Integral Handstamp on 1848 Folded Letter
Housatonic Rail Road (Towle 88-B-3 Rarity VII "Rare") 1848 red fancy circled "5" at left, with file folds and some wear.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:
100 to 200US$

Selling for...US$50.00
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2158 image"PHILAD RAIL ROAD" Red Straightline on 1850 Stampless Cover, New York City to Salem, Massachusetts(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate Range:
100 to 200US$

Selling for...US$50.00
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2159 imageHousatonic Rail Road, Towle 88-B-7, Green Circular Datestamp Cancelling U2 1854 3c Red Entire to Seymour, Connecticut
Housatonic Rail Road" dated April 20, addressed to John G. Foster, Esq., Seymour, Connecticut. Towle 88-B-7, Rarity VII. Some edge damage and wear.

Provenance: Frank Raysor Collection of Rail Road Covers(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate Range:
25 to 50US$

Selling for...US$20.00
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2160 imageHousatonic Rail Road, Towle 88-B-7, Red Double Circle Integral Handstamp on Folded Letter
Housatonic Rail Road (Towle 88-B-7 Rarity V) Oct 9 red circled "5" at right, with file fold and toning.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate Range:
100 to 200US$

Selling for...US$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

U.S. Postal History

Postmaster Provisional
Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
3001 9X1, 9X1a imageNew York Postmaster’s Provisional, 9X1a and 9X1, 5c Black on Bluish Wove, Horizontal Pair, Positions 24–25, "AC" and "ACM" Connected, Tied On 1847 Folded Address Sheet
Horizontal pair of New York Postmaster’s Provisional, positions 24–25, signed “ACM,” with left stamp Type II (AC connected) and right stamp Type I (ACM connected), used on January 17, 1847 folded outer address sheet to Greensboro, Alabama. The pair is tied by blue manuscript cancellations, with red New York “10 cts” integral rate handstamps and matching red arced “PAID” handstamp.
Certificate: William T. Crowe #26060(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6)

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Estimate Range:
8,000 to 10,000US$

Selling for...US$4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1847 Issues
Lot Symbol Catalog No Descrip Opening
3002 1 image#1 1847 5c Red Brown, Tied by Blue Grid on Cover to Burlington, New Jersey
Single tied by blue grid cancel with matching blue "PHILADA PA" postmark on cover addressed to John T. Troth, Care of George B. Deacon near Burlington, New Jersey. The stamp has an internal tear in the area of Franklin's throat.
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References: #21607 in USPCS Cover Census(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate Range:
300 to 400US$

Selling for...US$150.00
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