United States Postal History continued...
18th Century Postal History
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 1748 (Feb 20.) Boston, Mass. to Newport, R.I. Folded letter with manuscript "Bo paid 7/" postmark and rating, endorsed "Post Paid" at lower left, Very Fine, ex-Siskin.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
From 1747 to 1749, the inflation factor was 5. The rate on this triple rate 1748 cover to Rhode Island was three times the 4d single rate, times the 7 inflation factor, or 7 shillings Old Tenor. (Image1)
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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 604 |
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 1749 (Jun. 25) London, England to Philadelphia, Pa. via New York. Incoming folded letter sheet to merchant James Pemberton with manuscript "N.Y., 9dwt" postmark and triple rating, carried by forwarder with "Nov 6
ford'd, by Yr Hon Servt., Nap: H. Meyers" endorsement on reverse as well as "London 24 6mo (June) 1749, Letter from, John Hunt" origin docketing; some internal silk reinforcement and minor repairs, otherwise Very Fine, an unusual forwarder
usage.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 605 |
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 1750 (Nov. 19) Boston, Mass. to Newport, R.I. Folded letter with manuscript "Bo 7/6" postmark and triple 4d rate times 7.5 inflation factor, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
From 1750 to
1751, the inflation factor was 7.5. The rate from Boston to Newport was triple 4d or 12d x 7.5 inflation factor = 90 pence or 7sh6d Massachusetts Old Tenor currency. (Image1)
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 606 |
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 1756 (July 15) Williamsburg, Va. to Philadelphia, Pa. Folded letter sheet to Israel Pemberton with manuscript "Wmsburg" postmark and "5dwt" rating, with ship docketing at lower left crossed out, additional manuscript
"answd, 9 7mo: 1756, pr. Sloop Hornet Capt. Wally" docketing on front; some staining at top and bottom with some fold splits, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)
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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 607 |
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 1757 New Haven, Ct. to Philadelphia, Pa. via New York. Folded letter sheet addressed to merchant John Reynell, manuscript "N.H." postmark and "5dw" rating alongside, faint discernible New, York handstamp at upper right
with manuscript "2/1" local currency due rating; some overall toning, Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 608 |
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 1758 (June 4) Fort Hendrick to New York (French and Indian War). Folded letter datelined "in fort hendrick at top konn-jokerry (Canajoharie, N.Y.), June the 4, 1758" from John Bancker to his brother, carried by private
express with manuscript "QDC" endorsement at bottom, letter with interesting content…"in oswago lake there is 4000 kannadeens and ingens with bums (Indians with boats) and carried guns and our ingens dus not now whether they are a
gown to oheo or a commen this way"; some reinforced file fold splits and slight soiling.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 609 |
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 1758 (June 14) Boston, Mass. to Philadelphia, Pa. Folded letter sheet to merchant John Reynell, with "1/oz" weight and "Bos 28dwt" postmark and rating at four times the 7dwt single rate, sideflap with "From John
Moffatt, Rece'd 14 of 6 mo: 1758, Pr Post dated portsm; N.H. (Portsmouth, N.H.) May 27" docketing, Very Fine, a large multiple rate usage.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 610 |
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 1761 (April 13) Edgecombe County, N.C. to London. Letter written by James Moir rector of Saint Mary's parish in Edgecombe County to "Rev. Bearcroft, Secretary to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign
Parts", the docketing notation was written by Rev. Bearcroft (initial "B") and shows the letter was written in North Carolina by James Moir, on April 13 1761, and was read at the committee on August 17, 1761, manuscript 4p due marking and backstamped
"July 4" London Bishop marking, cover tear at top, Fine, ex-R. Winter.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
AN IMPORTANT COVER AND VERY EARLY TRANSATLANTIC FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
The letter was sent by ship probably from Edenton to
London. Contents of letter are in the SPG archives, Bodieian Library, University of Oxford. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 611 |
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 1761 (May 16) London, England to Philadelphia, Pa. via New York. Incoming folded letter sheet addressed to merchant John Reynell, with red ms "P2N" rating paying the double 1sh packet rate, entered the mails with "New,
York" two-line pmk and "6dwt" inland rate, partial "14, Mr" Bishop mark on reverse, side flap with "From Samuel Touchett, Recd. 5th mo: 16th 1761" docketing, Very Fine, a nice Falmouth packet usage.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 612 |
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 1764 (Sep. 10) Newport, R.I. to New York. Folded letter datelined "Squirrel at Rhode Island, 10 Sept 1764" to merchant Thomas Newton, with manuscript "RId" postmark and "8dw" double rating; two repaired tears at top
and some wear along fold, F.-V.F., a rare Newport, R.I. colonial pmk - with only five example reported.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)
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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 613 |
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 1765 (Apr. 30) Philadelphia to Lancaster, Pa. Datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Phi" postmark and matching "2dt" rating, endorsed "pr. post", Lancaster bright red manuscript "0/10", Very Fine, rated
2dwt (6 pence) for 60-100 miles, charged 10 pence local currency (6 times the 1.67 common money factor inflation), ex-Siskin.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
This is letter of condolence regarding a mutual friend who "Died of Feaveur in
Gaudelope". (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 614 |
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 1767 (June 25) Portsmouth, N.H. to Newport, R.I. Folded letter datelined "Portsmouth, June 25th, 1767" addressed to merchant Samuel Vernon, with manuscript "Pdwt gr, 2''16" rating reiterated at left, Very Fine,
in 1765, Parliament reduced rates for distances between 100 and 200 miles at 8d or 2dwt 16gr.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 615 |
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 1767 (Oct. 20) Brunswick, N.J. to Albany, N.Y. via New York. Folded letter datelined "New Brunswick, October 20th, 1767", with manuscript "Brun: 1.8" postmark and dwt/gr rating, reverse with brown "New, York" two-line
handstamp and "26, Oc" Franklin mark, with manuscript "NY 2.16" added rating totaling "4" dwt, Very Fine, the listing example of this British Colonial postmark in the A.S.C.C.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 616 |
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 1769 (June 15) Boston, Mass. to New Haven, Ct. Folded letter sheet with "5.8-" double the 2dwt 16gr rate for 100-200 mile distance, reverse with red "Boston" straight line postmark and "15 Ju" Franklin mark on reverse,
manuscript "Letter June 15 1769" docketing on bottomflap.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)
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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 617 |
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 1776 (Apr. 16) Newburyport, Mass. to Philadelphia, Pa. Folded letter datelined "Newbury Port, April 16th 1776", with "N Port" postmark and "4.16" rate for distance between 400-500 miles, additional manuscript "2/2"
local currency rating, letter with interesting content…"We have a rumor that the Congress have opened the Channels of Trade to all foreign Ports, this step is what I have long expected & was much disappointed in its not being done while
Johnson was with you.", Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)
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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 618 |
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 1777 (Apr. 23) Philadelphia, Pa. to Boston, Mass. Datelined folded letter bearing "Philad. April 23" straightline postmark on flap, manuscript "4" rating, Very Fine, the 4 dwt (1 shilling) rate for 300-400 miles
from Philadelphia to Boston, ex-Gibson.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 619 |
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 1777 (Apr. 19) Baltimore, Md. to Philadelphia, Pa. Folded letter datelined "Baltimore, April 19, 1777" to merchant Levi Hollingsworth, reverse with exceptional "Baltimore, April 19" postmark and front with "2.16"
rating, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THIS BALTIMORE STRAIGHT LINE POSTMARK USED DURING THE INDEPENDENT POSTAL SERVICE PERIOD. (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 620 |
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 1778 (May 4) Fredericksburg, Va. to Lancaster Pa. forwarded to York Town. Datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Fredbg" postmark and matching "5.8" rating updated to "6", forwarded from Lancaster to York to reach
the moving seat of Government; slightly soiled fold, otherwise Very Fine, the single 5 dwt 8 gr rate to Lancaster, plus 16 grains added for postage to York Town, ex-Siskin.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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