United States continued...
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Mandarin/May 5th. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "37½" double rate on 1834 folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, Very Fine, the only postmark of this type recorded and the listing example in both ASCC & FPHS, ex Ferrell. Estimate $400 -
600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $600.00
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102 |
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Mannington, FL/July 19th. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "25" rate on 1842 folded letter to New Market, Tenn.; some tiny edge tears and light aging, still Very Fine, one of only two manuscript postmarks in private hands. Estimate $500
- 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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103 |
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Marianna, Fla./May 31st. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "10" rate on 1829 folded letter to Governor Duval in Tallahassee, enclosure a letter of invitation by the citzens of Marianna to Duval…to partake of a dinner at the Jackson Hotel
on the ensuing anniversary of American Independence; some contemporary ink eroison on front, F.-V.F., the listing example in FSPH, ex McNeal. Estimate $300 - 400.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $240.00
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Marianna, Fl.T. Full clear strikes of cds on two terriotirial period folded letters; in red on folded letter to St. Augustine with "18¾" rate, and 1842 in black with matching "Free" handstamp (type Va) to Florida Senator David Livi (Levy)
in Washington D.C. regarding Indian attacks and request for immediate assistance…yesterday morning a party of indians came to the house of a Mr. Turkings on Henry Hill and murdered him with all his family with the exception of one child, Very Fine,
red postmark is ex-Meroni. Estimate $300 - 400. Senator David Levy, due to antisemitism, eventually change his last name to Yulee. (Image1)
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SOLD for $600.00
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105 |
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Mayport Mills, Fla./Jan. 18. Red cds with manuscript date (type I) on 1852 folded letter to St. Augustine, E.F., matching straight line "Paid" and manuscript "3" rate; file folds affecting postmarks, otherwise Very Fine, one of five
postmarks recorded, this is only known with the "Paid" handstamp. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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106 |
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McNeills, Fla. May 5. Manuscript postmark (type I, McNeils misspelled) and "12½" rate on 1831 election returns to Tallahassee, with enclosed document signed by the succeeding postmaster Reuben Manning (when the town was renamed Mannington
in 1833), Very Fine, the unique postmark from McNeil's, ex Ferrell. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,150.00
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107 |
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Micosukie, Fa/16 August. Manuscript postmark (type V) with "18¾" rate on 1836 folded letter to Sparta, Ga.; some cover aging and edge wear, F.-V.F., one of five territorial postmarks in private hands and the only recorded of this type, ex
Ferrell. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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108 |
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Miccosukie, Fla./Dec 7th, 1847. Manuscript postmark and "Paid 5" rate on folded letter to Monticello, Florida, some toning along folds, otherwise Very Fine, the earliest of three known statehood usages from Miccosukie. Estimate $400 -
600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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109 |
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Miconopy, Flo./May 16. Manuscript postmark (type I, Micanopy misspelled) and "37½" double rate on 1834 folded letter sheet to Tallahassee; some cover edge wear and toning at right, otherwise Very Fine, the earliest of known postmark from
Miconopy, unrecorded in FSPH. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
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110 |
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Middleburg, FLO./Dec. 11. Cds and matching "Paid 3" in circle handstamp (type IA) on 1854 folded letter to Tallahassee, Fla., enclosure a signed petition…Citizens of Duval Co., having considered the propriety of an Office for the purpose
of fumigating vessels outward bound; slight cover aging, Very Fine, signed E.N. Sampson. Estimate $150 - 200. Middleburg, located on a tributary of the St. Johns River in Duval County, was an important stop and exchange point on mail routes at the
time. In 1853 and 1854, there when empidemics of scarlet fever and small pox. The founding of the Duval County Medical Society in 1853, in the midst of widespread concern over recurring epidemics, marked in beginning of organized medicine in
Florida. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
111 |
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Mineral Spring(s), Fa/Sept. 22. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "25" rate on 1836 folded letter sheet to Talahassee, "X" handstamp used for the processing of the election returns, Very Fine, the only recorded type of this manuscript
postmark from Mineral Springs in private hands. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $450.00
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112 |
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Mineral Springs/April 8th, 1842. Manuscript postmark (type IV) and "10" rate on folded letter to Newnansville, E.F., letter datelined from Columbus; manuscript bleed from letter, Fine, the only recorded type of this manuscript postmark.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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113 |
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Monticello, Fa/22 April. Red manuscript postmark (type II) and "25" rate on 1837 folded letter to New York City; some edge wear and light tone spots, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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Monticello, Flor./7 May. Red cds (type XIII, 5-10 known) on 1843 folded election returns to Tallahassee with manuscript "12" rate; minor tone spots, still Very Fine, ex Meroni. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
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115 |
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Mount Vernon, Flor./June 30th 1832. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "10" rate on folded letter to Tallahassee; some light aging, Very Fine, the only known manuscript postmark from Mount Vernon in private hands, ex Ferrell. Estimate $750
- 1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $950.00
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116 |
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Mount Vernon, Flo./Febr. 4. Red oval postmark with md date at center (type VI) on 1834 folded letter to Talahassee, manuscript "10" rate; light cover toning, Fine, the latest of three recorded examples of this handstamp postmark, ex Rice;
signed E.N. Sampson. Estimate $300 - 400. The Mount Vernon post office was discontinued on February 19, 1834 when the name changed to Chattahoochee. (Image1)
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SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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New Port, Flor./Aug 16. Bold strike of cds (type V) on 1850 folded letter to Mattapoisett, Mass., manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine, ex Rice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
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118 |
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Newnansville, Flor./Sep. 9. Red cds (type VIII, 3-5 known) on 1844 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "25" rate, interesting lengthy enclosure regarding slavery and the moral as well as political sentiment he feels toward the
institution including…I do must heartily wish the South was rid of slaves., that there was not one in the land & I believe they will have to make their laws more moral or adopt a system of gradual emancipation or the South will see trouble before
many years. I think I can see a storm gathering which will burst upon our country unless something interferes to prevent and if there is to be a Northern & Southern Republic I want to be in the Northern quarter.; minor cover toning, Very Fine,
ex-McNeal. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $475.00
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Newnansville, Flor./Mar. 11. Cds (type VIII) on folded letter sheet to Charleston, S.C., manuscript "18¾" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $80.00
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120 |
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Newport,Fa/21 Oct. Manuscript postmark (type IV) and "5" rate on 1846 folded letter to Quincy, Fla.; light tone spots, F.-V.F., one of two recorded manuscript postmark types. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
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Ocala*Flo.*. Cds in red on two 1850 folded letters; one to Tallahassee with matching straight line "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps (type IIAb), other to My. Bethel, S.C. with "10" rate handstamp (type IIC); second cover with small edge
nicks, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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122 |
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Ocala*Flo.*. Cds on two folded letters; 1851 usage with matching "10" rate handstamp (type IIC) to Georgia and usage to Tallahassee with matching straight line "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps (type IIAb), Very Fine, 10¢ cover ex Meroni.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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123 |
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Ocala, Fla./Jul 31. Cds with matching straight line "Paid" and "3" in circle handstamp (type VEc) on folded letter to Tallahassee, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $400.00
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124 |
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Ocello, Flor/Nov. 26th. Manuscript postmark (type I) with "Free" crossed out and rated "18¾", on 1833 folded letter sheet to Tallahasssee; small edge tears and light toning at bottom, F.-V.F., earliest usage of only two postmarks known
from Ocello, ex Ferrell. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction |
125 |
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Ochesee, Flo./July 11. Manuscript postmark (type II, 2 known) and "10" rate on 1832 folded letter to Tallahassee, Very Fine, the earliest known of three territorial usages from Ochessee in private hands. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $475.00
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126 |
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Ochesee, Fla./Augt. 26th. Manuscript postmark (type V) and "Paid 5" rate on 1846 folded letter to Quincy, Fla., enclosure regarding dispute about a slave; light toning, otherwise Very Fine, ex Briggs. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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127 |
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Orange Springs/June 25. Ma postmark (type I) and "10" rate on folded letter to New York City; some cover toning and paper clip stain at top, Fine, one of three manuscript postmark usages. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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128 |
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Pablo Flo T.Y./May 14th. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "18¾" rate on 1833 folded letter sheet to Tallahassee; file fold, Very Fine, the earliest of only two known postmarks from Pablo, ex-Ferrell. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $575.00
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129 |
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Pensacola,/Oct. 1. Clear two-line date stamp (type III) on 1821 folded letter to New York City, manuscript "Paid 25" rate, forwarded to Providence, R.I. with red "New-York, Nov 2" cds and initial rate crossed out and re-rated "18½",
letter with important historic content during Gen. Andrew Jackson's short tenure as military governor of Florida…The discontent of the Spanish officiers who have remained, towards the conduct of Gen'l. Jackson, has occasioned him to issue his
proclamation ordering them out of the country in three days, - this has occasioned great commotion & how it will end God only knows - The Genl. leaves here in a few weeks for Tennessee, and I fear Col. Wilson, who will be acting Governor during his
absence, will have a difficult task to curb the restless spirits inhabiting this country., Very Fine, one of three known usages of this rare postmark type used during the pre-territorial American Military Government Period. Estimate $1,000 -
1,500. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,200.00
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Pensacola/Nov. 6. Two-line date stamp (type IIIa) and manuscript "25" rate on 1821 folded letter to Sutton, N.C., interesting letter regarding the health of the citizens…a Person of you Profession (Doctor) here would stave to death if
they had to depend on their Practice for a living. It is the heathiest place I ever lived in…there is about 3500 inhabitants here at this time and I can assure you that I know of no person in town that is sick except two or three that came from New
Orleans here sick.; cover toning and tiny edge tear at bottom, Fine, a rare pre-territorial usage during American Military Government Period; signed E.N. Sampson. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $450.00
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131 |
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Pensacola/Aug. 19. Two-line postmark (type IIIb) on 1822 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "Paid 25" rate, letter regarding the outbreak of yellow fever, Very Fine, one of two recorded examples of this territorial handstamp
type. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $400.00
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132 |
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Pensacola/Mar. 11. Clear two-line postmark (type IIIb) on 1822 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "Paid 25" rate, letter regarding a trip to the Island of Santa Rosa; cover tone spots, F.-V.F., a rare pre-territorial usage
during American Military Government Period, ex-McNeal. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
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133 |
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Pensacola/21.O.22. Manuscript postmark (type II) with matching "Paid 18½" on 1822 folded letter to a Captain in the 4th U.S. Artillery at Mobile Alabama, Very Fine and choice, a rare early military letter and territorial usage. Estimate
$400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
134 |
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Pensacola/Aug. 19. Two-line postmark (type IIIb) on 1822 folded letter to Harwich, Mass., light manuscript "25" rate at upper right; small central cover hole, still Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
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135 |
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Pensacola. 5 folded letters from the Samuel Keep correspondence, who was awarded the Navy contract to construct the navy yard at Pensacola; 4 letters addressed to his brother in Boston, first letter of January 1826 handcarried by a recent
discharged employee with content regarding employment of various tradesmen, others three letters of December 1826 (2) and February 1827 sent with "Pensacola" manuscript postmark and "25" rates (one paid), similar contents regarding affairs at the
Navy Yard, the last letter regarding the loss of a ship bring in supplies…You did not mention a word about the insurance and if it was not insured I am almost ruined…I have nothing for my men to eat. Everything like provisions and greens are very
high and very scarce in this place., last 1828 letter to Keep in Washington D.C. with red "Pensa., F., May 20" cds (type VI) and "25" rate, interesting content regarding news at the Naval Yard including the break up of two men bearing pistols and
other yard gossip, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $600.00
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136 |
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Pensacola. Small circular postmark with manuscript Feb 8th date at center (type V) on 1827 folded letter to Boston, Mass., manuscript "25" rate; some splitting at folds reinforced at right, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare and unusual
postmark, with only three examples recorded between January and February of 1827. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $725.00
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Picolata, Fla./Jan 26. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "Paid 5" rate on 1846 folded letter sheet to St. Augustine, Fl.; light cover aging, Very Fine, only four manuscript postmarks receorded, ex Briggs. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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138 |
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Picolata, Fla./Mar 27. Full red cds and matching "5" in circle handstamp (type IIIB) on fresh buff folded letter sheet to St. Augustine, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
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Port Leon.FLA/April 6th. Bold strike of straight line date stamp with matching small "Paid" handstamp (type Ia) and manuscript "25" rate on 1841 folded letter to Castle Douglas, Scotland, red "New York, Apl 22" cds and "8" pence due
handstamp, reverse with "Liverpool, Ship Letter" straight line handstamp; minor cover tone spots, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful strike of the first Port Leon postmark and the only example bearing the small "Paid" handstamp. Estimate $1,000 -
1,500. (Image1)
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SOLD for $2,000.00
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Port Leon.FLA/Feby 11th. Straight line date stamp (type I) on 1841 folded letter to New York City, manuscript "25" rate, enclosure a printed bill of lading form, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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Port Leon, Flo./Nov. 24. Rimless circular postmark with matching straight line "Free" handstamp (type IIIc) on 1842 folded letter sheet to Washington D.C., inside docketed "Cantonment Morgan", Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $500.00
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Quincy, Flo./May 6. Red oval date stamp (type IV) on 1834 folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, manuscript "6" rate, Very Fine, the earliest recorded usage of this Quincy postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $240.00
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Quincy, Flo./Jany 18. Red oval date stamp (type IV) on 1837 folded letter to New York City, manuscript "25" rate, interesting letter regarding orange trees in Florida and mentions conversations with Genl. Clinch and Col. Gadsden regarding
such, also mentions the shoting of birds and Aububon is now in Charleston, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $100.00
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144 |
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Rocky Comfort, Fla./2 Sept. Manuscript postmark (type I) with "25" rate on 1829 folded letter sheet to South Carolina; some cover aging, Fine, an early and very scarce postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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Rossetters P.O. Fla./Novr 11th, 1831. Manuscript postmark (type II) on folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, manuscript "12½" and re-rated "50"; even cover toning, otherwise Very Fine, a rare usage from Rossetters Ferry, ex-Ferrell.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $525.00
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Rossiters Ferry/Feby 4. Manuscript postmark with "Post Pd. 12½" rate on 1839 folded letter to Tallahassee, U Flor., letter datelined "Mineral Springs, Suwannee River" regarding losses sustained in 1812-13 during the invasion of American
troops in East Florida; Very Fine, a very rare postmark, ex Rice. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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Salubrity, Fla./11th August 1828. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "Free, Jos. Mc Bride P.M." free frank on folded letter to Tallahassee, election return docketing at right, Very Fine, the only recorded postmark from Salubrity in private
hands. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $550.00
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148 |
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San Pedro/Sept. 15. Manuscript postmark (type I) and 25 rate on 1834 folded letter to Tappanannock, Va., letter datelined "Oscilla River, Jefferson County" regarding the sale of slaves, Very Fine, the earilest recorded postmark from San
Pedro and the only listing of this postmark type. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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Scurlocks Springs/January the 23rd. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "Free B. Barkly P.M." free frank on 1845 folded letter to Tallahassee; cover toning and aging, Fine, one of three recorded usages from Scurlock's Springs, ex McNeal.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
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Sem.(inole) Agency, Flo./Feb. 2. Oval forwarding postmark with manuscript "Feb 2" date (type VII) at center on 1830 folded letter from Philadelphia, Pa. to Tampa Bay, East Florida, brown "Phil, Dec 21" cds and manuscript "25" rate,
readdressed to St. Augustine with "12½" rate totaling "37½" below; professionally reinforced edge wear and tears, a Very Fine strike, the earliest recorded usage of the Seminole Agency oval postmark. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,050.00
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Spring Grove/July 8th, 1835. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "Free" rate on folded Columbia county election returns to Tallahassee; light cover aging, otherwise Very Fine, one of two territorial usage recorded from Spring Grove in
private hands, ex-Ferrell. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $550.00
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St. Augustine E. Flo./Sept. 20. Oval date stamp in red on 1826 folded letter to Washington, D.C., manuscript. "On Service" and blind strike of "FREE" handstamp, letter is datelined "Headqrs, 4th Regt., Fort Marion, E.F. Sept. 10th, 1826",
letter discusses repairs and alterations necessary to the fort; light cover toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $90.00
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(St. Augustine Dec 10th, 1817). Dateline on folded letter to Vermont, entered the mails in Georgia with manuscript "St. Marys, Dec 13" postmark and "25" rate, letter written by Sam Ewing with content…Report speaks of the secession of the
Provinces of East and West Florida to the U. States. If this information be correct, my fortune is made., Very Fine, a very early pre-territorial usage from St. Augustine routed through St. Marys, Ga. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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St. Augustine,/2 April 1822. Bold full strike of two-line date stamp (type III) on folded letter to Glouster, Mass., manuscript "25" rate, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning example of this rare postmark which is the listing example in
the ASCC, most with file fold through postmark, ex Meroni. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Florida territory was created on March 30, 1822 making this the earilest known territorial postmark from St. Augustine. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,200.00
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St. Augustine,/April. 26. Two-line date stamp (type X) on 1825 folded letter to Washington D.C., manuscript "Free" at upper right, letter datelined from Fort Marion; cover tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, a only recorded example of this
St. Augustine postmark. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,050.00
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St. Augustine E. Flo./Sept. 20. Oval date stamp in black (type XII) on 1827 folded letter to Washington, D.C., manuscript. "On Pub Service" and strike of "FREE" handstamp; light file folds, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
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St. Augustine E. Flo./Dec. 25 (Christmas day) oval date stamp (type XIII) in red on 1828 folded letter to Jacksonville, manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
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St. Augustine E. Flo./Mar. 22. Clear strike of oval date stamp (type XIII) on 1832 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "25" rate, letter with content regarding Indians, people staying at St. Augustine to recover their health,
Catholic Church, etc., Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
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St. Augustine F.T./Apr 12. Red cds (type XIV) on folded letter to Waterford, N.Y., manuscript "25" rate, letter datelined "Orange Bower Florida on the St. Johns R(iver)/April 8th 1835"; file fold through postmark, Very Fine, the earliest
example of this territorial postmark. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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SOLD for $60.00
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(St. Augustine/29 Jany 1836). Manuscript dateline on folded letter to Cohoes, N.Y., entered the mails with red "Charleston, S.C., Feb 1" cds, matching straight line "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "27" rate, lengthy 3-page letter with a
fascinating account of the Dade massacre and the effect it was having on St. Augustine…The slaughter of 109 U.S. troops on the Withlachuhy was a most shocking affair and cast a gloom over all that amounted to absolute fear in many cases and if there
had been any means of conveyance within reach, all or nearly all the strangers in the city would have left…This morning the steam boat Santee arrived with volunteers from Charleston, 50 in number and 2 pieces of artillery. They are distined for the
defence of this city.…Gen. Clinch is entirely on the defensive, having only 107 effective men, and in the very center of the indian territory. We have been much distressed on his account, fearing they might attack him with their combined force and
cut up the whole force which now keeps them at bay., etc.; minor light tone spot, Very Fine, a wonderful historial account which started the Second Seminole War. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $575.00
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St. Augustine, Flt./Oct. 12. Cds (type XIV) on 1847 folded letter to East Harwick, Mass., "By Express Mail" senders endorsement at lower left, rated "25" and apparently after noticed the senders endorsement and re-rated "75" with "Express
Mail" reiterated at top; some cover toning and light edge wear, F.-V.F., the only recorded example of an express mail usage from St. Augustine, ex Rice; with signed S. Ashbrook comment card. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,200.00
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St. Joseph, Fl/21 Dec. Red manuscript postmark (type II) with "25" rate on 1836 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine and choice, earliest known type II manuscript postmark of which five are recorded. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $270.00
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St. Joseph, Fl.T/Jul 29. Cds (type IV) on 1837 folded letter to Tallahassee with manuscript "18¾" rate, forwarded to Monticello with oval "Tallahassee, Flora., Augt 13, 1837" date stamp (type VI) and manuscript forwarded "6" totalling
"31" (?), contents regarding a congress appropriation…For a Light house on the most suitable site at or near the east entrance from the Gulf of Mexico into Appalachicola Bay; minor cover wear at top, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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St. Marks, Florida/18 Jan. Cds with manuscript date (type IV) and "Paid 25" rate on 1832 folded letter to Haddam, Conn.; tone spots at edges, F.-V.F., a rare territorial postmark. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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St. Marks, Fl/March. Manuscript postmark and "Ship 8" rate (type II) on folded letter to Tallahassee, "pr Sch B. Hawk" ship endorsement, letter datelined "Key West 26th February 1835", F.-V.F., a rare ship letter usage from St. Marks, ex
Rice. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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St. Mark, Florida/Oct. 11. Perfect strike of cds (type VI) on 1836 folded cover to the Governor of Florida in Tallahassee, manuscript "18" rate and "Election Returns" sender docket at top; small cover edge nick at top, Extremely Fine, ex
Meroni. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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St. Mark, Florida/Jan 22. Red cds with manuscript date (type VI) on 1840 folded letter to Castle Douglas, Scotland, matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "25" rate, endorsed "via New York & Liverpool" wih red "New - York,
Jul 3" cds and "Liverpool, Ship Letter" handstamp on reverse, manuscript "8" shilling due, lenghty letter datelined "Port Leon, Middle Florida, 20th Jun, 1840" with interesting content regarding the Seminloe Indian Wars including…I have joined a
company of volunteers to drive the savages from our neighborhood, have I sickined to look on the smouldering homestead of some unhappy family - the luckless tenents - some lying butched in the yard - and the whitened bones of others mingling with the
ashes of their dwellings, Very Fine, a very scarce transatlantic usage, pictured in FSPH. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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St. Marks, Fla./Novr 13. Manuscript postmark (type VII) and "10" rate on cover to Portersville, Conn., with original 1850 enclosure, Very Fine, one of five manuscript statehood postmarks known. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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Tallahassee, Florida/Mar. 11. Clear full strike of red cds and matching small straight line "Free" handstamp (type IIa) on 1826 folded cover to Washington City; professionally reinforced internal splitting, otherwise Very Fine, a
beautiful strike of the first handstamped postmark from Tallahassee and the unique example with the "Free" handstamp, illustrated in FSPH. Estimate $200 - 300.
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Tallahassee, Florida/Sept. 12. Cds with manuscript date (type III) on 1827 folded letter sheet to Washington City, manuscript "Paid 25" rate; cover slightly refolded in at top, Very Fine, the listing example of this rare postmark of which
four are recorded. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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Tallahassee, Fla/Feb. 25. Bold oval postmark (type IV) on 1829 folded cover to Kentucky with manuscript "25" rate, "via Washington City" routing endorsement, interesting lengthy letter regarding the make up of the people of Florida; light
cover edge wear and tiny tears, Very Fine, the listing example in FSPH. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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Tallahassee Fla./Aug 2. Bold oval forwarding date stamp with matching straight line "Forwarded" handstamp (type IVad) on 1831 folded letter to Quincy, red "New York, Jul 15" cds and manuscript "50" rate with added "6" below; small tear at
top slightly affecting postmark, otherwise Very Fine, one of three recorded usages of this fowarding handstamp and the F.S.P.H. listing example postmark. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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Tallahassee Flor./Sep 5. Clear sharp red cds with matching "25" rate handstamp (type VIIB) on 1842 folded letter to Richmond, Va., Very Fine and choice, the only known territorial usage of the 25 rate handstamp from Tallahassee, only one
other usage is known in 1857. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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Tallahassee, Flor./Mar. 7. Green cds with matching "10" handstamp (type VIIE) on folded endorsed "printed circular", printed three page document entitiled "Correspondence on the proposed Southern Convention" with contents of the Florida
Delegation to Congress by D.L. Yulee, Jackson Morton and E.C. Cabell addressed to Florida Governor Thomas Brown urging support of the Nashville Convention to organize Southern opposition to the Compromise of 1850, includes Brown's two page reply of
refusal to participate and urging moderation…I believe that this glorious Union will firmly and safely weather this storm, sent to former Floridian and lawer Lawrence O'Bryan Branch in Raleigh, N.C., Very Fine, ex Meroni. Estimate $300 - 400. In
1840, Branch moved to Tallahassee, Florida and was admitted to the bar to practice law by a special act of the legislature. Just one year later, he went to fight in the Seminole Wars. In 1852, he moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he continued
to practice law. (Image1)
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Talofa (Fla.). Manuscript postmark (type I) with "7 Sept" date and "5" rate, on 1849 folded letter to Columbus, Ga., Very Fine, a very rare postmark, one of five statehood usages recorded. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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Tampa Bay, Fa./May 14, 1834. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "37½" rate on 1834 folded letter to Governor Duval in Tallahassee, election return endorsement at top, Very Fine, one of five known manuscript territorial postmarks from the
Tampa Bay post office shortly before discontinuance in September of 1834 when the name changed to Tampa. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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(Tampa Bay/10 Sept. 1840). Dateline on folded letter to New York City, entered the mails with red "Savannah, Ga., Oct 3" cds and manuscript "25" rate, letter regarding writers insolvent company and the death of his company partner in the
Caloosahatchee massacre, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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Tampa, Fa./June 26, 1837. Red manuscript postmark (type I) and "25" rate on folded letter to Maine; minor tone spot at top center, Very Fine, a choice early territorial usage from Tampa, ex McNeal. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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Tuscawilla, F/10 June. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "Paid 25" rate on 1830 folded letter to Dresden, O., letter regarding staying with John Parkhill the first postmaster at Tuscawilla; cover toning and contemporary manuscript
notations on face, Fine, the earliest known usage from Tuscawilla. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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Tuscawilla, F/24 Sep. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "Free, J Parkhill P.M." free frank on 1833 folded letter to Dresden, O., Very Fine, ex Briggs. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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Uchee Anna, Fla./15 May. Manuscript postmark (type I) with "18¾" rate on 1843 election returns to Tallahassee, Very Fine, the only known territorial usage from Uchee Anna in private hands. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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Euchee Valley/May 16th 1834. Manuscript postmark (type I) with "18¾" rate doubling as the year date, on folded letter sheet to Tallahassee with "Election returns, Walton County" endorsement, Very Fine, this being the only known postmark
from Uchee Valley in private hands, ex Ferrell. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Vallambrosa, Fla/Aug. 23d. Manuscript postmark (type I) and 18¾ rate on 1837 folded letter to the Governor of Florida in Tallahassee, letter from Col. Leavin Brown regarding fugtive Indians and halting operatations until a trial is
held…on the morning of the 22nd one of the Indians returned with a Hostile one (Indian) stating that they were all willing to come in…I hope in a few days to be able to inform you that the war in this section of the country is at an end., Very Fine
and rare, the latest of three known postmarks in private hands, ex Ferrell. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Wantons' Flo/Febry 20. Clear strike of red two-line date stamp with matching "FREE" handstamp (type Va) on 1828 folded letter to Adjutant General Col. R. Jones in Washington D.C., "On Service" endorsement at top, letter datelined from
Fort King, Very Fine, one of two known examples of this postmark and the only known in combination with the "Free" handstamp. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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Wantons P.O./E. Flo May 10. Two-line town handstamp with manuscript date (type VI) on 1832 folded letter to Tallahassee, manuscript "18¾" rate; some light staining at bottom center, F.-V.F., one of three known usages of this rare
postmark, the listing example in FSPH. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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Wanton's/Flo Jany 30. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "18¾" rate on 1833 folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, M.F., Very Fine, one of two manuscript postmark types in private hands. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Waukeenah, Fla./June 14, 1830. Manuscript postmark (type I) on 1830 folded election returns to Tallahassee, with matching "Way 10" rating at top right, Very Fine, one of three known manuscript postmarks and the only territorial postmark
recorded from Waukeenah, ex Ferrell. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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Webbville, Fl/August 17th. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "25" rate on 1828 folded election results to Tallahassee, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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West Hill, Fla./Jan 26. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "25" rate on 1837 folded letter to Montgomery, Ala., Very Fine, the earliest of only two recorded usages, ex McNeal. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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White Spring Fla/9 July. Manuscript postmark (type II) on 1846 folded letter to Savannah, Ga., manuscript "5" rate, letter datelined from "Upper Suwannee Springs", Very Fine, the earlist statehood postmark and the only one example of this
type postmark recorded. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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White Springs, Fla./June 4. Arched town handstamp with manuscript date at center and matching boxed "Paid 3" handstamp (type VA) on 1853 folded letter to St. Augustine, E. Flor., letter regarding land granted by the Spanish Government,
F.-V.F., the earliest of only two postmarks recorded, illustrated in FSPH, ex Meroni. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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White Springs, Fla./Aug 29. Bold strike of cds (type VI) on 1853 folded letter to Tallahassee, matching "5" in circle handstamp obliterated by straight line "Paid" handstamps (type Ca) and "Paid 3" in circle handstamp at top right, Very
Fine, a unique usage. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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Whitesville/Fl T., Jany 27. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "Free" franking endorsement on 1839 folded letter to congressman R. Williams in Washington D.C., Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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Woodstock Mills, E. Flora/March 29. Blue cds with manuscript date (type I) and "Free E.R. Alberti P.M." postmaster free frank on 1845 folded letter sheet to New Yor City; file folds, Very Fine, the earliest known statehood usage from
Wooodstock Mills, ex Chambers. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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Woodstock Mills, E. Flora, April 11. Blue fancy sawtooth cds and manuscript "10" crossed & rerated "5" on 1846 folded letter to Tallahassee, Fl., addressed to "His Excellency Wm. D. Moseley" with military election results in Frick's;
light toning along vertical file fold, Extremely Fine, an exceptional clear strike of this postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. William Dunn Moseley (February 1, 1795 ? January 4, 1863) was an American politician. A Democrat and North Carolina native,
Moseley became the first Governor of the state of Florida, serving from 1845 until 1849 and leading the establishment of the state government. (Image1)
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Apalachicola Covers, 1835-55. 16 covers with handstamp postmarks; including ten type III postmarks, 3 in black from 1835 including "18¾", "25" and "Free" handstamp rates, 7 in red 1845-51 with handstamp rates including "25", fancy "X",
"2" circulars, "20", "10" & "Paid"+ "3", a 1840 folded letter datelined from Apalachicola with red "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "6" rate, 1852 type IV cds in blue with "5" handstamp, 1850's usages with integral "Paid 3" cds in red and blue and
blue integral "5" rate usages; condition a little varied with clear readable strikes the rule, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Florida State Cover Balance, 1846-53. 25 covers; including 1851 Augusta manuscript, 1852 Chatttahoochie cds, 1853 Flemington cds and "Paid 3" in circle, 1852 Key West oval, Marianna cds's with various rate handstamps, 1853 Micanopy, 1850
Milton, 1846 Monticello cds in green, 1847 New Smyrna manuscript (cover aging), red & black Newnansville cds, Ocala & Ocola cds's, 1847 Pilatka, Quincy with various rate handstamps, similar Tampa, Warrington & Woodstock Mills, F.-V.F. overall.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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Florida Territorial Cover Balance, 1832-44. 12 covers; includes 1835 red Chattahoochee cds on letter datelined Ahalachualu Arsenal, four 1830's red Key West ovals, 1838 Quincy, 1837 St. Joseph, 1838 St. Mark, 1838 Tamps manuscript, 1844
Woodstock Mills letter from postmaster with red "Paid" in oval handstamp (no date stamp, non-contemporary pen notation), 1843 Pilatka cds with manuscript "56¼" rate, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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Jacksonville Covers, 1832-50's. 7 covers; red cds's including two 1832-38 type III postmarks with 10 and 25 manuscript rates, four 1840-46 type IV postmarks including "Paid" 5, 10, 25 and "Free" frank rates, one with content regarding
slavery, also a 1850's type V cds with "5" rate handstamp; cover flaws in early covers, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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Pensacola Covers, 1830-45. 8 covers; four 1830-37 type VI cds usages with "Free" and manuscript "18¾", "25" & "50" rates, one datelined U.S.F. Constellation with additional handcarried letter to same, five 1839-45 type VII cds usages with
"5", "Paid 25", "10" & "25" rates, one letter regarding yellow fever, F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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