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 West Shelburn, N.H./Jan. 25. Manuscript postmark (S/R 9) and "Free" frank with "from Jonn Levy P.M." endorsement at bottom, on 1838 folded letter to Maine, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
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| 502 |
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 West Winchester NH/Sep 4. Full clear strike of red two-line date stamp on 1848 folded letter to Fitchburg, Mass., manuscript "5" rate; few light age spots at edges, Very Fine, only 3 recorded examples of this rare postmark. Estimate $150
- 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $100.00
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| 503 |
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 Westmoreland, N.H. Clear strike of rimless arch postmark in small type with manuscript date and free frank "John Bowen PM/Free", on 1808 folded letter to Windham Ct., Extremely Fine, a wonderful sharp strike of an unusual early marking,
possibly unique, the listing example in ASCC. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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| 504 |
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 New Hampshire Discontinued Offices, 1806-54. 12 covers with scarce to rare manuscript postmarks (S/R 8-9 ratings); include 1844 West Deerfield, 1846 Lower Gilmanton, 1846 East Lyman, 1832 Contoocootville, 1844 South Bradford, 1846 East
Chester, 1843 West Chester, 1854 Derry Depot, 1830's Lamprey River, 1848 East Moultonborough, 1852 Eaton and 1806 Enfield, generally F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $650.00
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| 505 |
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 New Hampshire Discontinued Offices, 1812-44. 11 covers with scarce to rare manuscript postmarks (S/R 8-9 ratings); include 1843 Holderness 1st office, 1844 Sutton, 1840 Sutton Village, 1850's Leighton's Corners, 1850's East Landaff, 1812
Jaffrey 1st office, 1825 Bedford 1st office, 1837 East Wilton, 1843 North Lyman, 1827 Springfield 1st office and 1843 North Enfield, Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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| 506 |
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 New Hampshire Discontinued Offices, 1814-50's. 13 scarce to rare offices (all S/R 8-10 ratings); handstamps include 1842 Holderness arch 1st office, 1855 East Lyman cds and "Paid 3" handstamp and 1850's North Enfield cds and "Paid 3" in
circle, manuscript postmarks with 1835 Columbia P.M. free, 1840 White Mountain, 1841 Hancock Factory, 1827 Gynnville, 1830-40's Oxfordville (fold separations), 1853 East Landaff, 1827 Salisbury Village, 1831 Meredith, 1814 Litchfield, and 1824
Littleton Village, generally Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $625.00
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| 507 |
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 New Hampshire Discontinued Offices, 1820's-51. 10 covers with exceptionally rare manuscript postmarks (most S/R 10 ratings); includes 1840's Wadley's Falls, 1834 Holderness Center, 1820's Thornton's Ferry 1st office, 1840's
Piscataquoagville, 1833 Bedford 2nd office and 1851 Harts Location, a Fine group. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $550.00
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| 508 |
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 New Hampshire Discontinued Offices, 1821-46. 6 covers with scarce to rare postmarks (S/R 8-10 ratings); include 1846 Lyman cds 2nd office, others manuscript with 1821 Northfield, 1844 North Marlow, 1836 New Chester, 1841 Newtown and 1841
South Hampton, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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| 509 |
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 New Hampshire Discontinued Offices, 1821-46. 10 covers with scarce to rare postmarks (S/R 8-10 ratings); include 1854 blue North Enfield cds, 1834 South Bradford red rimless cds, 1821 red Cornish cds, others manuscript with 1854
Dorchester 1st office, 1846 West Winchester, 1850's Croydon Flat, 1850's South Kingston, 1843 West Plymouth, 1839 South Marlow and 1850's Downings Mills, a Fine group. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $400.00
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| 510 |
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 New Hampshire Discontinued Offices, 1826-52. 10 covers with scarce to rare postmarks (S/R 8-10 ratings); includes 1851 green Holderness cds, 1851 blue West Winchester, others manuscript with 1830 Lee 1st office, 1838 Wakefield Union, 1826
Cornish 1st office, 1848 West Northwood, 1852 Middleton, 1850's Mackerel Corner, 1849 West Enfield and 1851 Lower Bartlett, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $500 - 750.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $500.00
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| 511 |
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 New Hampshire Fancy Manuscript Cancels, 1809-51. 7 covers; includes 1829 Hollis, 1842 Shaker Villiage, 1845 E. Haverhill, 1826 & 1833 North Chichester, 1851 Mast Yard and 1809 Londonerry, generally F.-V.F. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
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| 512 |
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 New Hampshire Forwarded and Advertised Covers; 1815-50's. 10 covers (one Adv.); mostly from the 1850's, best a 1815 Haverhill war rate forwarding usage with rate totaling "48¾¢" originating in New York, five covers with handstamp
forwarded markings, F.-V.F. and attractive. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
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| 513 |
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 New Hampshire Oval Type Postmarks, 1802-55. Group of 21 covers; includes 1 black and 3 red Concord ovals - one with pointing hand and another with fancy "Free", Hanover 2- 27x22 ovals 1811, 1813, 3- 27x23 ovals 1 in red & 1 PM Free
1821-24, 2 red 27x20 ovals 1825 & 1826, 2 concentric ovals in red and blue 1827 & 1828, 2 New London oval 1851, 1855 in blue and black, also 2 different Boscowen, also Chester, Dover, No. Haverhill and Exeter; clear readable strikes the rule, F.-V.F.
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image1)
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SOLD for $475.00
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| 514 |
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 New Hampshire Oval Type Postmarks, 1823-55. 9 covers; includes 1849 blue oval arch Orford - Ville, 1823 rimless Chester, 1855 New London on two different New London Scientific Institution ad covers, 1845 blue North Haverhill dotted oval,
1830's Rochester oval in red and blue and a 1839 red S. Wanzey oval, F.-V.F., a nice group with several quite scarce. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 515 |
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 New Hampshire "Paid 3" Handstamp Rates, 1850'S. 48 covers; includes 40 "Paid 3" in circle rates from towns including Paper Mill Village, East Wilton, So. New Market, New Alstead, Meriden (red cds & blue rate) and Mast Yard, oval rate
handstamp from So. Acworth & New Market and arched handstamps including Atkinsin Depot & West Concord, also a Dover integral cds in blue; clear readable strikes throughout, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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| 516 |
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 New Hampshire Rate Covers, 1850-61. Selection of 15 covers; includes fancy negative "Paid" in "3" handstamps from Walpole, Drewsville and Centre Sandwich, Bradford "Paid Drop", green Greenfield ballon cds and "5" rate, Derby "1" in
circle, "Concord, N.H., Paid 1" circular handstamp, Manchester Paid "1" & "6" in double circle rates, 1850 manuscript Brookline with "40" rate to California; condition varies, generally F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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| 517 |
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 New Hampshire Rates Attached Postmarks, 1830-43. 7 covers; includes Meridan red "6" and black "10" & "Paid 12½", Claremont "6" in red, Amherst "Paid 6", Charlestown "10" and Great Falls "12½" (reduced at sides), F.-V.F. Estimate $150 -
200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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| 518 |
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 New Hampshire Stampless Covers, 1799-1855. Large collection of approximately 300 covers including a couple carried outside the mails, loaded with nice and includes many discontinued P.O.'s and small towns; includes 1836 Hampton Falls
segmented cds, 1800 Amherst manuscript, 1844 & a 1848 Leap Year Columbia manuscript usage, 1853 Eaton Centre manuscript, 1850 Greenfield manuscript with Bradford straight line receiving backstamps, 1842 Antrim manuscript with "$1.00" rate, 1850's
East Sanborton manuscript, 1853 Pottersville manuscript, 1838 Upper Gilmanton manuscript, 1839 West Boscowen manuscript, 1799 usage from Warren, 1803 Grafton, 1805 Haverhill, 1853 Mill Village manuscript (S/R9), etc.; virtually no duplication and
generally nice condition throughout, a really fine start to a New Hampshire stampless cover collection, F.-V.F. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. (Image1)
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SOLD for $2,600.00
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| 519 |
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 New Hampshire Straight Line Postmarks, 1820-49. 13 covers; includes 1838 & 1841 Pittsfield 2 different types including "Pttsfield, HN" inverted state and unlisted town misspelling, 1849 Jaffrey, 4 1824-40 Exeter covers with 3 different
types including boxed date stamp, 1828 Dunstable (VG), 1828 Derby, 1836 Contooketville (VG), 1820 Concord in red and 1835 & 1844 Bradford two types, Fine overall. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $450.00
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| 520 |
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 New Hampshire Straight Line Postmarks, 1836-45. 5 covers with strikes in red; includes 1845 Troy, 1844 Hollis, 1837 Hopkinton, 1840 Sandwich and 1836 Sanbornton; all legible strikes, F.-V.F. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
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| 521 |
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 New Hampshire Straight Line Postmarks, 1847-50. 5 covers with strikes in blue; includes two 1849-50 Durham marks with paid "5" & "10" rates, 1847 Pembroke and undated Springfield (repaired corner); all legible strikes, F.-V.F. Estimate
$200 - 250. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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| 522 |
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 New Hampshire Way Covers, 1810-47. 10 covers; includes 1815 Concord war rate "Way 16", 1845 Meridith Centre "Way 7", 1827 Walpole "Way 13½", 1836 West Stewartstown "Way 13½", 1847 Gratham "Way 6", 1832 Fitzwilliam "Way 11", 1830
Newhampton "Way 26", ca. 1830's Gilmanton "Way 13½", 1839 Peterboro "Way 11" and 1810 Amherst "Way 11", F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $500.00
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| 523 |
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 Portsmouth Stampless Covers, 1703-1850's. 24 covers; includes 1703 letter to Boston (prior to establishment of a post office system), four 1789-96 straight line cancels including "ship 2:16" rate, another group of straight line cancels
1797, 1798, 1800 (2), 1805 (2) includes handstamp "Free" & handstamp "Ship" with 10 & 12 rates, another 1806 straight line used as forwarding mark, 6 ovals 1813-29, in black, green & red including war rate "15", 1829 manuscript and various later
usages; condition a little varied, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $850.00
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| 524 |
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 Salem, N.J./Jun 4. Blue cds on cover with illustrated French Comic "Les Patineurs" allover design, to West Chester, Pa. with matching "5" rate handstamp, Very Fine, a rare illustrated humorous French caricature design. Estimate $750 -
1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,450.00
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| 525 |
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 New York. Two-line handstamp with matching "14 Ja" Franklin mark on reverse of incoming 1762 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., "1N" ship and "6" pence due rates; file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)
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SOLD for $150.00
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| 526 |
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 New York. Brown 2-line postmark and matching "3 MA" Franklin mark on reverse 1770 folded letter sheet from England to Philadelphia, "Dungannon" straight line origin postmark and magenta manuscript "9.8" unpaid rate, additional straight
line "Country" postmark and "5/MR" Bishop mark on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,000.00
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| 527 |
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 New - York/Mar. 29. Bold sharp strike of red fancy oval ribbon postmark on fresh 1790 folded letter to New Haven, manuscript "10" rate, Superb, a remarkable strike and cover. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,050.00
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| 528 |
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 N(ew) York July 2. Brown straight line postmark on 1796 incoming folded circular to Boston, Mass., red manuscript "Sh 24" rate, enclosed several printed prices current and market notices datelined from Hamburgh, Germany, Very Fine.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
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| 529 |
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 Rogersville, N.Y. Sharp bold strike of circular date stamp on allover illustrated "Intemperance is the Curse of the World" cover to Gallipolis, O., matching "Paid 3" in circle handstamp at lower right, Very Fine; with 1990 P.F.
certificate. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $400.00
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| 530 |
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 South Middletown./May. 17. Bold straight line date stamp on fresh 1830 folded letter to Bethany, Pa., manuscript "12½" rate, Very Fine and choice, a rare straight line postmark which is unlisted in the ASCC. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $400.00
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| 531 |
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 Triangle, N.Y. Fancy triangle postmark on 2 covers from 1851 correspondence to Cheneny; one in black with New Years Day strike with "Paid" and "3" handstamps, other in red with "Sept 1" date; red strike with tone spot affecting postmark,
F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $60.00
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| 532 |
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 U.S. Naval Lyceum. Full strike of illustrated full rigged ship in oval handstamp on 1844 folded letter to Huntington L.I., N.Y., endorsed "Per favor of, Capt. Hiram Paulding, U.S.N.", letter from the Naval Lyceum correspondng secretary,
Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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| 533 |
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 New York State Stampless Covers, 1798-1854. 42 covers; a nice range of towns including 1832 Freedonia oval, 1820's small oval types including Goshen (2 types), red Kingston with matching hollow "Paid" handstamp, 1848 Penn Yan with fancy
negative "V" rate handstamp, 1841 West Winfield manuscript and a range of New York postmarks including 1798 fancy scroll; condition varies with clear strikes throughout, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $725.00
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| 534 |
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 Edenton Jul. 9. Red straightline handstamp with manuscript "2" rate on 1788 folded cover to Portsmouth Va., docketing reads in part "1788 Edenton July 9", some toning, light file folds., Very Fine strike of this American Congress and
Confederation period postmark, ASCC value $1,250.00. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,300.00
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| 535 |
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 Farmington, Ohio/Mar. 28. Clear central cds on cover with allover illustrated "Intemperance is the Bane of Society" temperance design, to Lebanon, N.H. with matching "Paid 3" in circle handstamp at top right, 1863 pencil docketing on
reverse, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $550.00
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| 536 |
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 Bethany, Penn. Script lettering in oval date stamp on two 1832 folded letters to Harrisburg from correspondence; one in red and other in black, manuscript "18¾" rates, Very Fine, red postmark the listing example in A.S.C.C. Estimate $150
- 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $100.00
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| 537 |
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 Bethany, Penn/Feb. 4. Fancy red double oval postmark on 1832 folded letter to Harrisburg, Pa., manuscript "18¾" rate, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $80.00
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| 538 |
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 Cannonsburgh, Pa./Jan 14. Blue cds with matching straight line "Paid" and "10" rate handstamps, on cover with "The New Orleans and Ohio Telegraph Company, Morse Line" imprint (ASCC 210), to Cardwich, Mass.; minor edge wrinkle, otherwise
Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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| 539 |
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 Chambersburg, Pa./Sep 27. Full blue cds with matching "Paid 3" handstamp on cover to Alleghany City, Pa., with fancy bordered Whig Office corner card, Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $450.00
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| 540 |
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 Easton. PA. Dec. 23. Straight line date stamp on fresh 1820 folded letter to Harrisburg, Pa., manuscript "12½" rate, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
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| 541 |
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 Easton. PA. Dec. 23 (misspelled "Esaton"). Vertically struck straight line date stamp on 1831 folded letter to Harrisburg, Pa., manuscript "12½" rate, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
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| 542 |
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 Easton. Pa. Straight line postmark with date on three 1831 folded letters; each with manuscript "12½" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
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| 543 |
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 Fair View. Bold straight line postmark with matching "Paid" handstamp on fresh ca. 1850 cover to Flemington, N.J., Extremely Fine, a marvelous strike of this extremely rare townmark and believed to be unique, unlisted in ASCC. Estimate
$500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $625.00
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| 544 |
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 Girard, Pa. Bold cds with matching straight line "Paid" and fancy 3 Cent Coin impression, on 1850's cover to North Sparta, N.Y.; few minor cover tone spots, Very Fine, a very rare & greatly undervalued marking. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $4,000.00
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| 545 |
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 Harrisburgh, Penn./February 28. Fancy 'Tin Hat' cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "12½" rate, on 1804 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa.; file fold and a couple sealed tears at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $130.00
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| 546 |
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 Harrisburgh. Straight line townmark with "H" below line, manuscript date below, on 1809 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., military endorsement and "37½" triple rate at upper right; small cover tear at top, an Extremely Fine strike.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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| 547 |
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 Hecktown/April 5/Penn-a. Fancy octagon postmark with manuscript day and "5" rate, on 1847 folded letter to White Deer, Pa.; tiny cover tear at top, Very Fine, the listing example in the ASCC. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
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| 548 |
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 Loysburg, Pa./18th Nov. Bold double line octagon postmark with manuscript date, on 1837 folded letter to Bardsville, Pa., manuscript "12½" crossed out and re-rated "10"; light edge wear, Very Fine, a very rare Bedford county postmark,
this is the listing example in the ASCC. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
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| 549 |
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 Meadville/Penn/Jan 6. Red plain box date stamp on 1830 folded letter to Peterborough, N.H., manuscript "Paid 25" at top, letter and interesting printed publishing proposal by editor E. Peabody regarding misrepresentation of Unitarianism.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $100.00
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| 550 |
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 N(orthern) L(iberties) News Rooms, Via Sub Post Office. Type I impression at lower left of folded letter to Honesdale, Pa., letter Quaker datelined "Philadelphia 3d Mo. 10th, 1836", red "Phila. Mar 11" octagon date stamp struck on front
and reverse, manuscript "12½" rate; minor cover edge tear at top center, Very Fine and rare, one of 14 known examples of the first type Northern Liberties News Rooms handstamp known. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. The Northern Liberties Sub Post Office
was established by Alexander McMackin in late 1835 and operated for a short time until early 1836 in the Northern Liberties News Room. News editorial in the October 10, 1835 edition of the Satuday Courier mentioned the business of a Sub Post Office
and "a new and appropriate stamp…now imprinted upon all letters deposited at his office.". There is evidence that this stamp was preprinted on lettersheets, however many of the known covers, including the one offered here, where impressed after being
folded showing circular rim indentations of the device in underlying sheets. (Image1)
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SOLD for $3,250.00
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| 551 |
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 (Philadelphia, 30 Sept 1749). Manuscript docketing on inside of folded letter sheet to London, England and addressed "To be left at the Pennsylvania Coffee-House in Birchin Lane", manuscript "1/" rate and "pr the Dolphin, Capt LeGros,
QDC" ship endorsement, "2 DE" Bishop mark on reverse; tone spots and some splitting at folds, Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $575.00
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| 552 |
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 (Philadelphia) Phi. Red manuscript postmark and "7 dwt" rate on 1756 folded letter to Boston, Very Fine, a choice colonial usage. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $600.00
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| 553 |
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 PHILA/DELPHIA. Red two-line postmark on reverse of 1769 folded letter to New York, red "12 SE" and brown "13 SE" Franklin marks alongside, front with manuscript "2" dwt rate, letter with postscript regarding ship arrivals including a
possible "Ship of War", F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
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| 554 |
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 Philadelphia "Post Paid" in Circle. Red handstamp on incoming 1770 folded letter sheet from England, manuscript "P 2N" ship rate notation and "4" pence port to port rate, reverse with "7/FE" Bishop mark and partial "New York" straight
line entry postmark and matching "18 AP" Franklin mark; file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
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| 555 |
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 PHILA/DELPHIA. Red two-line handstamp on reverse of a 1771 folded letter sheet to "Salem, New England", with manuscript "10/-" and red "4" rate marks, red "18 MA" Franklin mark on reverse; some reinforced splitting at folds, otherwise
Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
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| 556 |
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 PHILA/DELPHIA. Red 2-line handstamp on reverse of a 1771 folded letter sheet to "Salem, New England", with black "10/-" and red "4" rate marks, red "14 MA" Franklin mark on reverse, Very Fine, A beautiful and well-preserved item. Estimate
$300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
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| 557 |
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 PHILA/DELPHIA. Red two-line handstamp on reverse of a 1771 folded letter sheet to Annapolis, Md., "18 JU" Franklin mark and front with manuscript "2.16" rate; fold separations silked on inside, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
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| 558 |
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 Philadelphia "Post Paid" in Circle. Red handstamp on 1773 folded letter sheet from England, manuscript "P 1N4" ship rate, reverse with straight line "New York" entry postmark and bold "Bristol" straight line origin postmark with matching
"5/JY" Bishop mark; some toning along file fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
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| 559 |
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 Philadelphia June 25, 1776. Docketing on inside flap of folded letter sheet to Fredricksburg, Va., manuscript "P Post" endorsement, sent by prominent Jewish merchant Michael Gratz 10 days before the signing of the Declaration of
Independence, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $290.00
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| 560 |
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 (Philadelphia) P Aug. 20. Bold straight line date stamp on 1782 folded letter to Alexandria, Va., manuscript "3:8" dwt/gr rate; small internal nick and minor age spots, a Very Fine strike. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $2,700.00
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| 561 |
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 (Philadelphia) Philada. 25 March, 1782. Dateline on folded letter to Boston, Mass., manuscript "4" rate, commerial letter regarding the taking of vessels by the British…the Brig Juliet…I fear She is taken…as She is not arrived I am fear
full for her safety, our bay for three or four weeks past has been full of York Vermen, who have taken most of the vessels bound in here…I am rather of your opinion, that Britain will try another Campaign, our politicans are sure South Carolina &
Georgia will be evacuated very soon, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
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| 562 |
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 Philadelphia "10 JV" Franklin Mark. On 1783 incoming folded letter sheet docketed "Bordeaux (France) 22 March" to Richmond, Va., manuscript "Sh 8.16" rate and "pr Le Roitelet Le Mer, Capt. Fournier" ship endorsement, Very Fine. Estimate
$100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $700.00
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 (Philadelphia 27th July, 1784). Dateline on folded letter to Annapolis, Md., 27 JY Franklin mark and manuscript "2.16" rate, letter written by Philadelphia merchant and signer of Declaration of Independence Robert Morris; file folds, Very
Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
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| 564 |
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 (Philadelphia) Philada. July 9, 1787. Dateline on folded letter to Alexandria, Va., "12 JY" Franklin mark and manuscript "2.16" rate smudged out and re-rated "3.8"; toning along file fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $230.00
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| 565 |
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 (Philadelphia) Phil/May 1. Red cds and matching "(Paid)" handstamp with manuscript "18½" rate on 1816 folded letter to Bethany, Pa. the first day of the restored rates, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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 Phila(delphia)/13 Apr. Red octagon date stamp on 1835 folded letter to New York City, matching illustrated Full Rigged Ship in octagon handstamp and manuscript "14½" rate (12½ postage + 2¢ ship fee), "via Philadelphia & Independence"
routing endorsement, letter datelined "Pernambuco March 7th 1835" (Brazil); file fold and cover tone spots, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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 Phildelphia, Pa./Jul 1/Paid 3 Cts. Sharp full strike of red integral rate cds on 1851 folded letter postmarked on the First Day of the 3¢ Letter Rate, to Portsmouth, N.H., Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $450.00
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 (Pittsburg). Folded letter datelined "Pittsburgh 9th June 1789" and addressed to the Assistant Postmaster General James Bryson in Philadelphia, Pa., with "Free Wm Tilton" postmaster free frank at lower left, Very Fine, a very early
statehood period usage from postmaster William Tilton. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Bryson is said to have established the first postal route between Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Tilton evidently had charge at the Pittsburgh end. (Image1)
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SOLD for $3,750.00
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 (Pittsburgh) Pittsg Pa/Jun 8. Bold cds on 1804 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "20" rate, letter with intersting account of traveling from Birmingham to Pittsburgh, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
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 Presque Isle/Mar 26, 1802. Manuscript postmark with "25" rate on 1802 folded letter to Hartford, Conn., Very Fine, this is the name of what is now Erie, Pa., a very rare postmark of which only two are thought to exist. Estimate $200 -
300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $4,000.00
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 Scrantonia, Pa./Apr. 11. Sharp full strike of red fancy postmark on 1850 folded letter sheet to Westbrook, Ct., matching "5" rate handstamp; tiny cover nick at bottom center, Extremely Fine, a choice strike of this very rare fancy date
stamp. Estimate $750 - 1,000. The Scrantonia post office was established on February 12, 1850. The town name was changed to Scranton on Jan 23, 1851. This unusual postmark design is in the shape of the cross section of a railroad iron rail which
where produced at the Lackawanna Iron Works. (Image1)
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SOLD for $625.00
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 Wilkes Barre, Pa./Jan. 3. Rimless circular postmark with manuscript date, on fresh 1832 folded letter to Harrisburg, Pa., manuscript "12½" rate, Very Fine and choice, this is the listing example in the ASCC. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $150.00
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 York, Pa./Oct. 8. Full sharp strike of fancy red female allegory postmark on 1827 folded letter to Columbia, Pa., manuscript "12" rate; light toning along file folds, Very Fine and choice, a lovely strike of this intricate & detailed
fancy postmark. Estimate $500 - 750. This pictorial postmark is considered to be the very first commemorative handstamp in the United States depicting "Lady Liberty".
(Image1)
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SOLD for $475.00
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 Pennsylvania High Rate Covers. 3 oversized folded letter sheets; includes 1799 red "Phi, Oc 29" cds with manuscript "6oz." and "600" rate on cover to Savannah, Georgia, 1838 red Harrisburg cds with "1¾"oz and "$1.31¼", and 1844 blue cds
with "4½oz = $3.37½" rate notation; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $270.00
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 Pennsylvania Stampless Covers, 1796-1850's. Approximately 115 covers with a nice variety of both manuscript and handstamp postmarks throughout (no Philadelphia); with highlights including 1815 red Bedford oval and "18¾" war rate, 1820-41
Bethany postmarks including 1828 boxed date stamp (ASCC listing example), 1815 Bethlehem red cds and "51" war rate, 1824 Blairs Gap manuscript, 1816 Brownsville manuscript (war rate), 1815 Chambersburg manuscript and "15" war rate, 1836 Chestnut Hill
manuscript, 1850 East Sugar Loaf red cds (ASCC listing example), Greencastle manuscript 1815 war rate and 1826 "Way 7" usages, Harrisburg with 1812 straight line & 1813 fancy 'tin hat' cds, 1796 Lancaster manuscript, 1822 Lebanon blue oval and
manuscript "Way 7" rate, early Pottsgrove manuscript usages, 1820 Somerset oval, 1815 Sunbury manuscript and "15" war rate, 1816 Washington red cds and "17" restored rate, Wilkesbarre including 1807 manuscript and later cds's, etc.; condition well
above the norm with clear readable strikes throughout, generally F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $2,800.00
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 Philadelphia Stampless Covers, 1782-1853. Approximately 110 covers; includes a couple of 18th century usage including 1782 handcarried to Willistown and 1792 folded letter from Charleston, S.C. to Boston with "Rec'd under courier &
forwarded Philad 26th April 1792" notation on reverse and "26 AP" Franklin mark on front, selection of early "Phi" circle postmarks with various rates including a section of war rate covers, later forwarder, 1830's octagon date stamp, host of 1840
postmarks including various circular types and usages including free franks, interesting circular usages, "Ship", some 1850's integral rate cds's, etc.; condition a little varied with clear readable strikes throughout, F.-V.F. Estimate $1,500 -
2,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,700.00
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 East Greenwich/2 Decmbr. Manuscript postmark and "Ship 14 Cents" rate on 1799 folded letter to Newburryport, R.I., letter datelined from Suriname, with two additional original bill of lading enclosures, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $950.00
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 Greenville, R.I./July 22. Straight line postmark with manuscript date below, on 1847 folded letter to Atllebrough, Mass., manuscript "Paid 5" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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 Kingston, R.I./Feb'y 28. Small straight line date stamp with manuscript day, on 1827 folded letter to Charlestown, Mass., manuscript "10" rate; small sealed cover tear at top center, Very Fine, ex-Jordan. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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 Kingston, R.I./Aug. 28. Red three-line date stamp between horizontal lines, on 1837 folded letter to North Kingston, R.I., matching straight line "Forwarded" handstamp, red "New York, Aug 24" origin cds and manuscript "18¾" rate, Very
Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
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 Little Rest, R.I./March 14. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) with "Free Tho. K. Wells P.M." frank on undated folded letter sheet to Andover, Mass.; light edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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 Newport. Bold brown straight line postmark on 1788 folded letter to New York, manuscript "Sh 4 & 21" rates, "pr Brig Washington, Capt. Lardner via Richards Island" endorsement at lower left, letter datelined from Cayenne (French Guiana);
toning along file folds, F.-V.F., a very scarce Confederation period usage. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,100.00
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 Newport. Brown straight line postmark on 1792 folded letter sheet to New York, manuscript "Paid 2.16" dwt/gr rate, Very Fine, ex-Jordan. Estimate $200 - 300.
(Image1)
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 Newport Nov. 6. Brown straight line postmark with manuscript date alongside, on 1792 folded letter datelined from Bensalem, Pa., manuscript "Sh 10 cents" rate; tiny internal hole, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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 Newport/R.I./Apr 1 (1816) First Day of Restored Rates. Cds with manuscript "8" rate (of old rate of 8¢ for not over 40 miles), to Providence, Very Fine, ex Turner, Frajola. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $400.00
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 Newport, Rhode Island/Sep. 2. Large oval date stamp with matching straight line "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "20" rate, on 1822 folded letter datelined St. Petersburg (Russia), enclosure includes prices current; cover toning, otherwise
Very Fine strikes. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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 Newport, Rhode Island/Apr. 7. Blue oval handstamp on 1824 folded letter datelined "Fort Wolcott, Newport R.I. 5th April 1824" to the Quartermaster General in Washington, manuscript "On Public Service" and "Free", contents regarding
supplies for the garrison, some splitting and toning along file fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $280.00
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 Newport, Rhode Island/Sep. 30. Oval date stamp and matching straight line "Steamboat" handstamp on 1824 folded letter sheet to Warwick, R.I., manuscript "18½" rate. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $550.00
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 Pascoag, RI/Aug. 26. Straight two-line date stamp on 1848 folded letter to Providence, R.I., matching straight line "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $400.00
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 (Pawtucket) Patucket Br.(idge)/Oct. 25. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 10) with "Free, A. Stearns P.M." frank on 1808 folded letter to Belfast, Me.; toning along file fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
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 Pawtucket N.P., R.I. Double oval postmark with manuscript date on two folded letters; 1830 in red with manuscript "12½" rate and in black on 1831 folded letter with manuscript "10" rate, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
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 Providence/2 Decr. Straight line postmark with manuscript date below, on 1793 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "40" rate; file fold, Very Fine, the earliest known usage of this straight line
postmark. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
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 (Providence) Prov. 12 Apl. Manuscript postmark and date and "Sh. 14" rate (10¢ postage + 4¢ ship fee) on 1793 folded letter to Newburyport, letter datelined from Charleston, S.C., letter mentions the accounts of war in Europe, Very Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $900.00
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 (Rhode Island) R 4d. Postmark and rate on 1721 folded letter to Boston, Mass., letter datelined from Newport; some reinforced cover edge wear, F.-V.F., a very rare early colonial usage from Rhode Island. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $5,000.00
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 Rice City, R.I./July 15th. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 8) and "Paid 5" rate on 1845 folded letter to Providence, R.I., Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
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 Shamrock/April 28. Manuscript postmark and "paid 3 Cts" rate on 1852 folded letter to Clay Hill, R.I., letter datelined from Charleston; minor tone spots, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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 Shannock Mills, R.I./June 24. Manuscript postmark and "10" rate on 1843 folded letter to Foster Mount, R.I.; light toning, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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SOLD for $270.00
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 Valley Falls, R.I./Aug. 14. Red straight line postmark with manuscript date below, on 1849 folded letter to Lime Rock, R.I., matching "5" rate handstamp, Very Fine, ex-Jordan. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
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 War ren, R.I./Sep 24. Clear full strike of arched postmark with manuscript day in center, on 1816 printed circular regarding the publishing of the periodical work The Monitor, addressed to the postmaster in Durham, N.H. with manuscript
"Free" frank, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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 Newport Stampless Covers, 1790-1852. Selection of 35 folded letters; highlights include 1790 straight line with manuscript "Sh2", 1794 manuscript with "Free", 1800 from Baltimore and forwarded at Newport - both cds's of the 1st Federal
style, 1815 war rate (2 different), several cds types and rates in the 1820-50's, 2 large 53x45 ovals 1821-22 in red and black, 11 41x34 ovals 1823-33 in blue, bluish green & red with various handstamps including "Free", "Ship", "Forwarded" including
two with fancy lettering "Free" and "Ship" straight lines, etc., generally Fine, with little duplication. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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SOLD for $800.00
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