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UNITED STATES

STAMPLESS COVERS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1 c   Navy DepartmentRepublic of Texas ms. corner card along with U.S. ConsulateGalveston Texas., on 1838 folded letter from Moreau Forrest to his wife in Baltimore, Md., light red New
Orleans c.d.s. and red SHIP handstamp, three page lette"Navy Department/Republic of Texas" ms. corner card along with "U.S. Consulate/Galveston Texas.", on 1838 folded letter from Moreau Forrest to his wife in Baltimore, Md., light red New Orleans c.d.s. and red "SHIP" handstamp, three page letter talks about his business ventures in Texas, difficulty of sending U.S. money, as well as personal family issues (a printed transcript of the letter accompanies), cover with vertical filed fold causing some splits, fine; a rare Navy Dept./Consulate usage from the Republic of Texas. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
2 c   U-S Naval Lyceum, beautiful highly detailed strike of this oval ship illustrated handstamp, which was used as a forwarding marking by the U.S. Navy in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Rowe rarity
7), cover datelined Kingston (Jamaica), May 26, 1845 and addresseU-S Naval Lyceum, beautiful highly detailed strike of this oval ship illustrated handstamp, which was used as a forwarding marking by the U.S. Navy in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Rowe rarity 7), cover datelined "Kingston (Jamaica), May 26, 1845" and addressed to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with manuscript "150" rate and colorless "Free" handstamp, fresh and extremely fine; 2009 PF certificate; ex-Haas. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
3 c   Nashville, Te.Jan 19 blue c.d.s. on 1847 folded letter, originally posted to Dresden in Weakly Co. Tennessee with 5 in fancy scalloped circle rate marking in blue, at Dresden it
was forwarded to Paris, Tennessee in Henry Co. receiving a blac"Nashville, Te./Jan 19" blue c.d.s. on 1847 folded letter, originally posted to Dresden in Weakly Co. Tennessee with "5" in fancy scalloped circle rate marking in blue, at Dresden it was forwarded to Paris, Tennessee in Henry Co. receiving a black c.d.s. of Dresden, plus beautifully struck negative "5" in circle for the additional forwarding postage, then a negative "X" in box to indicate the total of 10c to be collected, both of these negative markings are very attractive and desirable and it is rare to find both of them on the same cover, minor edge flaws at bottom of cover, a very fine letter with considerable eye appeal; ex-Rudy. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
4 c   N. York & Phila. R.R. Apr 16 datestamp on buff cover to New Orleans with matching 10 rate handstamp, forwarded to Cotile, La. with large red oval  SteamerFashion inland waterway
name of boat handstamp and 10 due, very fine a most unusN. York & Phila. R.R. Apr 16 datestamp on buff cover to New Orleans with matching "10" rate handstamp, forwarded to Cotile, La. with large red oval "Steamer/Fashion" inland waterway name of boat handstamp and "10" due, very fine; a most unusual railroad/steamboat combination usage. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
5 c   By Steamer Rapides, an incredibly choice strike of this Red River steamboat illustrated fancy woodcut handstamp on Buchannon Carroll correspondence 3c Red on buff entire (U10) to
New Orleans cancelled by straightline Steam, entered the mails wBy Steamer Rapides, an incredibly choice strike of this Red River steamboat illustrated fancy woodcut handstamp on Buchannon Carroll correspondence 3c Red on buff entire (#U10) to New Orleans cancelled by straightline "Steam", entered the mails with red "New Orleans, La./Dec 20" datestamp, cover with usual two harmless pinholes at left, very fine; the strike an extremely fine gem; 2002 PF certificate; ex-Klein. (Image) Est. $7,500-10,000

SOLD for $6,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
6 c   Consulate U.S.A., Valparaiso, perfectly struck handstamp on cover to Mount Vernon, N.H., arrived in New York with Steamship20 due postmark, 1859 docket at left, cover with
trivial toned spot at center, very fine 2009 PF certificate.Consulate U.S.A., Valparaiso, perfectly struck handstamp on cover to Mount Vernon, N.H., arrived in New York with "Steamship/20" due postmark, 1859 docket at left, cover with trivial toned spot at center, very fine; 2009 PF certificate. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction
7 c U59 U59, 3c Pink on buff entire cancelled by excellent strike of fancy negative Oct (Skinner-Eno ND-M12), matching Putnam, ConOct 24 datestamp alongside, cover with small tears at
top and mounting stain at bottom left, extremely fine strike 2#U59, 3c Pink on buff entire cancelled by excellent strike of fancy negative "Oct" (Skinner-Eno #ND-M12), matching "Putnam, Con/Oct 24" datestamp alongside, cover with small tears at top and mounting stain at bottom left, extremely fine strike; 2010 PF certificate; ex-Judge Fay. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
8 c   Andrew Jackson free frank as ex-President across top of an exceptionally clean folded entire addressed to Francis P. Blair (a member of Jacksons Kitchen Cabinet) in Washington,
D.C., clear blue Nashville, Te.Feb 10 c.d.s. at bottom left, veAndrew Jackson free frank as ex-President across top of an exceptionally clean folded entire addressed to Francis P. Blair (a member of Jackson's "Kitchen Cabinet") in Washington, D.C., clear blue "Nashville, Te./Feb 10" c.d.s. at bottom left, very fine; examples of Jackson's free frank are seldom found this choice. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
9 c   D.G. Farragat, Rear Admiral free frank, his signature on cover addressed to Gideon Welles, Sec. of Navy in Washington, D.C., New York Dec. 22 c.d.s. struck partly over the free
frank, fresh and very fine."D.G. Farragat, Rear Admiral" free frank, his signature on cover addressed to Gideon Welles, Sec. of Navy in Washington, D.C., New York Dec. 22 c.d.s. struck partly over the free frank, fresh and very fine. (Image) Est. $200-300

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction
10 c   W.T. Sherman free frank, his signature on cover with Headquarters Army of the United StatesOfficial Business imprint to England, indistinct Washington, D.C. Free c.d.s.
(probably a post-war usage), bold British 6d due handstamp, ligh"W.T. Sherman" free frank, his signature on cover with "Headquarters Army of the United States/Official Business" imprint to England, indistinct "Washington, D.C. Free" c.d.s. (probably a post-war usage), bold British "6d" due handstamp, light vertical file fold, without flap, fine. (Image) Est. $200-300

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
11 c   Adams Express CompanyGreat EasternWestern & SouthernExpress Forwarders.New-York. nicely struck large blue oval handstamp on 3c Red on buff entire (U27) cancelled by New York
duplex postmark, carried North to South thru the Lines to AthenAdams Express Company/Great Eastern/Western & Southern/Express Forwarders./New-York. nicely struck large blue oval handstamp on 3c Red on buff entire (#U27) cancelled by New York duplex postmark, carried North to South thru the Lines to Athens, Tenn., fresh and extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image) Est. $400-500

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
12 c   The Central Overland Californi & Pikes Peak Express Company, Denver City, K.T., Jul 10, mostly clear strike of their oval handstamp on orange eastbound cover to Afton, N.Y.,
additional Hinckley & Cos ExpressDenver CityJul 10, 1860 datestamp,The Central Overland Californi & Pikes Peak Express Company, Denver City, K.T., Jul 10, mostly clear strike of their oval handstamp on orange eastbound cover to Afton, N.Y., additional "Hinckley & Co's Express/Denver City/Jul 10, 1860" datestamp, entered the mails with light strike of double circle Leavenworth City postmark, very fine conjunctive use. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction
13 c   Hinckley & Cos Express Denver City, Jul 23, 1860, their circular datestamp while Kansas Territory on westbound cover to Denver City, K.T., originated with 3c Dull red (26,
natural s.e. at left) tied by Afton, N.Y.Jul 6 datestamp, pencilHinckley & Co's Express Denver City, Jul 23, 1860, their circular datestamp while Kansas Territory on westbound cover to Denver City, K.T., originated with 3c Dull red (#26, natural s.e. at left) tied by "Afton, N.Y./Jul 6" datestamp, pencil notation at top center reads "exp(ress) just left," whereby a second strike of the Hinckley's datestamp was applied on Aug. 27 prior to the next trip to the mining towns, cover with some light soiling and minor water stains at bottom left, very fine early usage. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
14 c   Jones & Russells Pikes Peak Express Co.Denver CitySep 29, 1859, bold full strike of their circular datestamp while Kansas Territory on fresh westbound buff cover to Denver City,
originated with 3c Dull red (26) tied by Afton, N.Y.Aug 2Jones & Russell's Pike's Peak Express Co./Denver City/Sep 29, 1859, bold full strike of their circular datestamp while Kansas Territory on fresh westbound buff cover to Denver City, originated with 3c Dull red (#26) tied by "Afton, N.Y./Aug 22" datestamp, fresh and extremely fine. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
15 c   Whitneys Express, small double circle handstamp with negative Nevada and pony rider at center on buff westbound cover to French Corral, Nevada Co., California, with manuscript
So. BainbridgeNY Jan 29th origin postmark and matching 10 rateWhitney's Express, small double circle handstamp with negative "Nevada" and pony rider at center on buff westbound cover to French Corral, Nevada Co., California, with manuscript "So. Bainbridge/NY Jan 29th" origin postmark and matching "10" rate, pencil $1 express company charge, cover with trivial edge stains and slightly reduced at left, very fine strike; this small express operated in Nevada County, California in 1845-55 between Nevada City and the gold mining camps. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
POSTMASTER PROVISIONALS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
16 O 9X1 9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, a remarkably choice used example, featuring exceptionally large balanced margins all around, strong
color and impression on bright paper, light and unobtrusive blue ms.c#9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, a remarkably choice used example, featuring exceptionally large balanced margins all around, strong color and impression on bright paper, light and unobtrusive blue ms.cancel, extremely fine; while used Five Cent New York Postmaster stamps can be found with regularity, few are found in this gem quality; 1985 PF certificate. (Image) $500.00

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction
17 p 9X1 9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, seldom seen horizontal pair, on piece where it was lifted and hinged back into place, full to mostly
large margins all around, small margin nick at right, bright color a#9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, seldom seen horizontal pair, on piece where it was lifted and hinged back into place, full to mostly large margins all around, small margin nick at right, bright color and a crisp impression, light red square grid cancel, creasing at top and a couple faint toned specks, very fine appearance. (Image) $1,350.00

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
18 c 9X1 9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, single with four large margins tied by red Paid handstamp on folded letter datelined 1846 to Pelham,
N.Y., second red Paid and New York5cts alongside, cover with#9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, single with four large margins tied by red "Paid" handstamp on folded letter datelined 1846 to Pelham, N.Y., second red "Paid" and "New York/5cts" alongside, cover with tiny tear at top and light vertical toned band at center, neither of which affects the stamp which is an extremely fine and choice example; a rare cover with the stamp tied by the red "Paid" cancel; clear 2002 PF certificate. (Image) $1,825.00

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction
1847 ISSUES
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
19 P 1P1a 1P1a, 5c Red brown, large die proof on white bond, another large size example, measuring 42x52mm with nearly full cross-hatching, extremely fine.#1P1a, 5c Red brown, large die proof on white bond, another large size example, measuring 42x52mm with nearly full cross-hatching, extremely fine. (Image) $800.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
20 O 1 1, 5c Red brown, a magnificent quality used example, with huge margins all around, including a sheet margin at left measuring 2½mm, exceedingly bright shade and a sharp detailed
impression from the cleaned plate, stunning central strike of a#1, 5c Red brown, a magnificent quality used example, with huge margins all around, including a sheet margin at left measuring 2½mm, exceedingly bright shade and a sharp detailed impression from the cleaned plate, stunning central strike of a blue grid cancellation, extremely fine; a gem sheet-margin example that possesses tremendous visual appeal; 2000 PF certificate; ex-Rust, Grunin, Wall and Hinrichs. (Image) $585.00

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

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