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Zevely Postmarks
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
261       image(Zevely) Campbell's Mills, Windham Co., Con. "24" Dec. Zevely county balloon cds with ms. day and matching partially struck "Paid 10" on embossed ladies cover to Yreka, California; some light overall toning, Fine and scarce Zevely Connecticut cds, ex-Mandel.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$100.00
Will close during Public Auction
262       image(Zevely) Guthrie Centre, Guthrie Co., Iowa, Jun 23. Sharp partial Zevely county cds and matching four-ring target cancel on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Plymouth Vt.; reduced slightly at left, fresh and F.-V.F., ex-Mandel.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$100.00
Will close during Public Auction
263       image(Zevely) Moss Green Va., Augusta Co. "14 Aug". Readible Zevely balloon county cds with ms. dating and matching "Free, T.I. White, P.M." postmaster free frank on cover to Massie's Mills Va., 1860 docketing; light toning band, Fine and rare Zevely county cds, ex-Mandel.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$100.00
Will close during Public Auction
1846-1848 Mexican-American War
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
264       image1846 (May 26) Illinois Governor Ford Mexican War Letter to Sec. of War Marcy. Blue folded letter with red "Springfield Ill. May 26" cds and bold boxed "10" rating handstamp addressed to William S. Marcy, Secretary of War, Washington D.C., Illinois Gov. Thomas Ford Ford writes in response to "requisition…for three regiments of infantry or riflemen of volunteers from this state…I have issued the necessary orders…In pursuance of your instructions I will appoint "Illinois Town" on the bank of the Mississippi river opposite St. Louis, as the place of rendezvous. I have selected this place, because on account of its nearness to St. Louis it is the most convenient place for the government to furnish arms, munitions and camp equipment, and transportation either to the Rio Grande or to New Mexico or California"; some interior edge staining, toned file folds, Fine, an important historical Mexican-American war letter.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$100.00
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265       imageBrazos, May 16 1847. Two-line postmark with matching "10" due handstamp on blue folded letter from soldier James J. Williams to Tarboro N.C. datelined "Walnut Springs or Camp Taylor near Monterrey, May 2nd 1847" to his brother with interesting General Taylor content "…at this time I am at Taylor Camp about 5 miles from Monterrey. We came up here with a train of waggons…I have had the pleasure of seeing Gen Taylor…he wares an old straw hat and an old shabby looking coat…I must bring my letter to close as the train is about to start…"; typical aging, F.-V.F. and interesting General Taylor content.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
Selling for...$75.00
Will close during Public Auction
266       imageBrazos, June, 9 1847. Sharp two-line postmark with matching "10" due rating ms. crossed out on blue folded cover to Genl. N. Towson, Paymaster General U.S. Army, Washington D.C., endorsed "O.P.S." (On Public Service) at top, docketed on reverse "Brazos, Texas June 4, 1847 P.M. L.S. Beale, announcing the death of P.M. B.H. Hammond. His Remains to be sent to New Orleans"; light file fold wear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)

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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$75.00
Will close during Public Auction
267       imageBrazos, July 14. Two-line postmark and ms. "Free" rating on folded letter datelined "Camp Near Matamoras, July 10th 1847" to the Paymaster General, Washington D.C., endorsed "on Service Mexico" at top right, letter concerns 2nd Lieutenant, 10th U.S. Cavalry Gershom Mott Jr.'s pay account; file fold toning, Fine appearance.
ASCC; $150. (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)

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ASCC $150

Selling for...$25.00
Will close during Public Auction
268       imageBrazos, Sept 25. Two-line type III postmark with "10" rating handstamp on gray folded letter datelined "Camp Sabinita, Texas Sep. 21st 1847" to Richmond Va., long letter written by W.W. Gray, Sergent Company B, 13th Infantry to his Uncle with some interesting content "…I have just got in Camp after being absent some fifteen days from my Company. I was with a Scouting party between Camp Mier and 'Saraloo'; the Guerillas have become very bold & numerous in that part of the country, which is about 400 miles above this…Col. Withers has been very kind in sending me out with Scouts - up and down the Rio Grand river for Gords…"; large cover tear, Fine appearance.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
269       imageBrazos, Oct 30. Two-line postmark with matching "10" due rating handstamp ms. crossed-out as free rating on 1847 blue folded cover to General McCalla, Auditor's Office, Washington D.C., docketed from "Dr. Berry, 16th Reg. Infty, Cervalvo, Mexico, Oct. 12 1847" and "Recommending Dr. Stewart to be employed at New Port Barracks, Ky."; file folds, F.-V.F.
ASCC; $150. (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)

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ASCC $150

Selling for...$40.00
Will close during Public Auction
270       image"Pt. Isabel, July 20". Manuscript postmark with matching ms "10" rating on circa 1846 blue folded cover to Carthage, Tennessee; some minor aging spots, still bright and Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

The "Pt. Isabel" manuscript postmark is recorded used Jun. 15 - Sep. 10, 1846. Troops reached Camargo in July 1846. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$100.00
Will close during Public Auction
271       imagePt. Isabel, Jan 24 1847. Sharp two-line postmark with matching "10" due rating handstamp on gray folded letter to Palmyra Ind., letter reads in part "…Letters directed to any particular post or town are necessarily delayed in reaching me if at all. By directing as below they will be most likely to come direct… W.H. McClintock, Co. D, First Regt., Ky. Vol. Cavalry, Army of Occupation, Mexico"; age spots, Fine appearance.
ASCC; $250. (Image1) (Image2) (All Images)

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ASCC $250

Selling for...$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
272       imagePt Isabel, Jan 28, 1847. Two-line type III postmark with matching "10" due rating handstamp on blue folded cover to Hon. Linn Boyd, Washington D.C., rating crossed out as Boyd had franking privilege as U.S. Representative, fresh and Very Fine.
ASCC; $250.

Linn Boyd (1800-1859) was Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district 1839-1855 and served as Speaker of the House from 1851-55. (Image1)

ASCC $250

Selling for...$75.00
Will close during Public Auction
273       imagePt. Isabel, Feb 1, 1847. Two-line type III postmark with matching "10" rating handstamp on gray folded letter datelined "Camp near Monterey, Jany 14, 1847" to Perryville Ky., letter from Kentucky Vol. back home reading "…if I fall in the defense of my country you will not drop a tear of sympathy for him who loves you…"; some light toning, F.-V.F. and scarce use from Kentucky Volunteer.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
Selling for...$75.00
Will close during Public Auction
274       imageVera Cruz, Mexo. Jan 4. Two-line type IV postmark with matching bold "10" rating handstamp on bluish green folded letter datelined "Puebla, Mex. 27 December 1847" to Cincinnati Ohio; refolded at top, F.-V.F.
ASCC; $175. (Image1)

ASCC $175

Selling for...$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
275       imageVera Cruz, Mexico May 11. Framed postmark (type VIII) with matching "10" due rating handstamp on folded letter datelined "Toluco, Mexico, April 21st 1848" addressed to Hon. Geo. W. Baldwin, Canton, Ohio, endorsed "From the Army in Mexico" at lower left, third letter from Daniel J. Baldwin to his brother requesting a commission a commission "my services in the field have already been sufficient to warrant demanding this much of my country…", Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
Selling for...$75.00
Will close during Public Auction
Stamps on Cover (1847 Issue to 20th Century)
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
276     1 image1847, 5¢ red brown. Horizontal pair, margins to barely touched at left, great color and crisp impression, tied by multiple red grids, matching "U.S, Express Mail 'Boston, Mass.' Nov 27" route agent cds on blue folded cover from the Ludlow Beebee correspondence to Philadelphia Pa., red crayon "Due 10" rating; some light aging in address, Very Fine, a choice pair and desirable Express cover.
Scott No. 1; $1,350. (Image1)

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Scott $1,350

Selling for...$250.00
Will close during Public Auction
277     1 image1847, 5¢ red brown. Ample to large margins, crisp impression and rich color, tied by red circular grid, matching "Bennington Vt. 19 Mar" cds and "Paid" straightline on 1850 blue folded cover to New York City; vertical file folds, very scarce use from a small Vermont town, Very Fine and scarce Vermont town use, ex-Craveri, with 1999 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $500. (Image1)

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Scott $500

Selling for...$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
278     1 image1847, 5¢ red brown. Four large margins, pretty shade and impression, canceled by bold red numeral "5", additional strike to left, blue "Baltimore, Md. 16 Jul" cds on folded cover to New York N.Y.; 5¢ faint vertical crease, extremely attractive combination of colors, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 1; $600. (Image1)

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Scott $600

Selling for...$150.00
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279     1 image1847, 5¢ red brown. Four margins, tied by red "St. Louis Mo. Mar 16" cds, additional strike at left, on blue folded cover to Lewistown Ill.; light vertical filefolds, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 1; $500. (Image1)

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Scott $500

Selling for...$130.00
Will close during Public Auction
280     1 image1847, 5¢ red brown. Four full to large margins, trivial bit of oxidation, tied by indistinct red cork cancels, matching red "New Haven Ct. 28 Sep" cds on 1849 folded cover to Norwich City, Conn., manuscript "Paid 5" lower left, Very Fine, with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; $500. (Image1)

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Scott $500

Selling for...$130.00
Will close during Public Auction

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