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Military & War-Related Covers continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1201       image[Indians - Chocktaw Nation] Fort Towson Oct 2nd 1837. Dateline and manuscript "Paid 25" rating on folded letter from Fort Commandant, Frederick Vose, to his sister in Boston Mass., forwarded to Milton with red "Boston Nov 10" cds and red manuscript "6" rating, cross through of "Paid 25" rating and address, letter on personal matters including recent deaths in the family, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Alexander.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)		 Est. $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1202       image(Spanish American War) Heckers' Farina "Our National Favorites". Red and blue patriotic advertising design for Heckers' Farina showing Col. Roosevelt, Gen'l Lee, Admrl Dewey etc., bearing 2¢ red (279Bc) tied by "New York, N.Y., Mar 3 1899" waving flag machine cancel to New York N.Y., clean and Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)		 Est. $150-200
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
Eastern Express Covers
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1203       imageBryant & Manning's Bangor Express, 11 State St Boston, 3 Strickland's Block Bangor. Large double-circle handstamp on orange buff cover to Rockland Me., endorsed "Express" at top left, Very Fine and rare marking.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

The partnership Bryant and Manning operated an express between Boston and Bangor in 1854. Manning was the former agent at Bangor for Carr's Bangor Express. (Image1)		 Est. $400-600
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1204       imageBryant & Spear's Penobscot Express. Large black on orange label, affixed and tied by folded fold on folded letter datelined "Boston June 14th 1850; endorsed "Paid" and "$75.00", Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)		 Est. $150-200
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction
1205       imageBryant & Spear's Penobscot Express. Black on orange label, slightly oxidized, affixed on blue folded letter datelined "Bangor, Aug. 7. 1850" to Boston Mass.; pencil "Get Return this trip" at top; top left stain and small edge tear, Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)		 Est. $100-150
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction
1206       imageBryant's Boston and Penobscot Express. Black on green label, small tear, affixed on blue folded cover docketed Dec. 21st 1850 to Boston Mass., endorsed "$2.50" at top left, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)		 Est. $150-200
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
1207       imageCarr's Bangor Express, 10 Court Square, Boston. Black on green label cut to shape, small scuff, affixed on light blue folded letter datelined "Bangor 21 July 1853" to Boston Mass.; reduced at left, Fine.
Estimate; $75 - 100. (Image1)		 Est. $75-100
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction
1208       imageHodgeman & Co's Boston & Bangor Express. Black on orange label, slightly oxidized, affixed on back flap of blue folded letter datelined "Camden Sept 4 th 1850" to Boston Mass., note "$12 Enclosed to bal a/c if there should be a trifle more due Express please pay in $ charge as usual, Paid on return here, E.M.W.", F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)		 Est. $150-200
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
1209       imageHope Express Co., from Philadelphia. Black on orange label affixed on orange folded cover to Stroudsburg Pa., endorsed "Per 'Hope Express Co.' " at bottom left and "Enclosed a Pass Book + $45 in Bills, 4.75 in Specie / $49.75" at top left; reinforced central vertical file fold, Very Fine and rare label, with 2010 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)		 Est. $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1210       imageRail Road Exchange, Hodgman & Co. Bangor Express., Court Square, Boston. Red on white die cut circular label, affixed on blue folded letter datelined "Frankfort Jun 9/51" to Boston Mass., endorsed "10$" at top left; cover tear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)		 Est. $150-200
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction
1211       imageWinslow & Co. Eastern Express, Boston. Oval handstamp on blue folded letter datelined "Portland, May 10th 1854" to Boston Mass., endorsed "pr Winslow Express" and "Paid", Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)		 Est. $200-300
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction
Railroad Covers
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1212     350-B-1 imageC. & Savannah R.R. Nov 2. Clear strike of cds on cover bearing two 3c ultramarine (114) singles tied by matching four-ring targets to Charleston S.C., small cover tear, Very Fine and scarce use, This postmark was used by the Savannah & Charleston Railroad.
Towle No. 350-B-1; Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)		 Est. $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
1213     274-S-9 imageIjamsville, B. & O. R.R., May 1862. Two strikes of blue railroad station oval ties 1¢ blue (63) strip of three on cover to Georgetown D.C., Very Fine and rare, Rarity VIII.
Towle No. 274-S-9; Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)		 Est. $300-400
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1214     Towle 610-A-2 imageMic. Central R.R., Mic., Mar 11. Clear complete strike of railroad post office cds on 3¢ dull red (11A) on cover to Kalamazoo, Mich., Very Fine and scarce.
Towle No. Towle 610-A-2; Estimate $200 - 300.

The Michigan Central Railroad was of special importance because it carried mail to and from the Chicago Exchange Office to Detroit. (Image1)		 Est. $200-300
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction
1215       imageRail Road, Way. Clear strike of Detroit oval handstamp on cover with matching "Detroit, Mich. Jan 6" duplex with circular grid cancel ties 3¢ red, grilled (94) to Painesville Oh., 1869 docketing on reverse; minor cover faults, a Very Fine strike of this rare marking, ex-Graham.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

This "Rail Road Way" oval handstamp of Detroit was applied on mail handled by the Grand Trunk Rail Road. (Image1)		 Est. $400-600
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
Packets & Waterway Covers
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1216     11A imageCharleston S.C. "Steamboat". Straight line handstamp on embossed enamel ladies cover to Columbia, franked with 1852 3¢ dull red, type II (full margins) and tied by "Charleston, S.C., Paid, Feb 6" cds, large "2" due handstamp for the 5¢ steamboat rate, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 11A; Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)		 Est. $300-400
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
1217       imageCharleston S.C. "Steam.Boat". Straightline ties 3¢ dull red (26) on circa 1859 light buff cover with pretty black and yellow "C.H. Lilienthal, Fine Cut Candish, New-York" box corner card to Charleston S.C., matching "2" due handstamp for 2¢ steamboat fee; missing flap, few toned perfs, Very Fine and attractive steamboat use.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)		 Est. $400-600
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
1218       imageCleveland, O. "Steam-Boat". Bold strike of straightline and "Cleveland O. Aug 9" cds ties two 3¢ dull red (11A) singles, pos. 71R5L, 83R5L, large to slightly irregular margins, on orange cover with "Marquette House, W.S. Barker & Co., Marquette, Lake Superior" fancy corner to Elyria Oh., matching 1856 datelined Marquette House letterhead enclosure; small cover faults, a Very Fine and scarce Cleveland steamboat use.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction
1219       imageFrank Lyon. Clear strike of red oval illustrated handstamp depicting a Lion, on light blue folded letter datelined "Barnesville Feb 19 1852" to Mobile Ala. bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), deep rich color, tied by "Steam 5" in oval handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS DESIRABLE ILLUSTRATED PACKET MARKING.

The Frank Lyon employed an unusual cachet incorporating the silhouette of a lion. She operated on the Tombigbee River as a non-contract steamboat. (Image1)		 Est. $200-300
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction
1220       image"M Head 23 Nov". Manuscript postmark and red manuscript "SH 19" rating on folded letter datelined "at Sea - Halifax Nova Scotia Novr. 17 - 1805" (Halifax crossed out) and addressed to East Haddam Ct., interesting content reading, "Gentlemen I arriv'd off Sandyhook October 31st with 209 Hhds Sugars on board where I was boarded by the Cambrian Frigate and Ordered on board With my papers after they were Examind the Capt told me he should detain me and send me to Halifax. My mate and all my men except the Cook was taken out - a prize master mate & seven men put on board & made sail for this place I am not disappointed in being sent in." and postscript "N.B. I wrote this letter to send from Halifax we have been drove off 3 times & I am in hopes to get in shortly by a fighting ship", Very Fine and interesting ship letter use.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)		 Est. $500-750
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

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