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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 81

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
State Postmarks - Rhode Island Balances to South C

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 161
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Cat No: Collection

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image Rhode Island Express Mail. Group of 10 covers and four receipts with labels, includes blue "Kinsley's Express, Newport R.I., Jun 1, 1868" double-circle datestamp on cover to Canton Mass., 1850 San Francisco Cal. letter to Providence endorsed per "Adams & Co. Express", "Per Earles Express" endorsement on 1852 folded letter from Boston to Pawtucket, 5 Ross Express usages with various ratings, purple Harnden Express Providence envelope sent locally, receipts include New York & Boston Despatch Express Company black on yellow label, 1889 "By U.S. Ex. Co." brown on white label, 1897 "Ship This Order by Carry's Newport Express" handstamp, and 1881 purple "Return Goods by New York & Boston Despatch Express Co., Boston" circular handstamp, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 200.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:20:49 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 162
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Cat No: Collection

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image Rhode Island Inbound Colonial Mail, 1742-1786. Group of 18 with mostly Vernon, Brown or Ward correspondence mail to Newport or Providence, including 1742 "B 1/2" to Newport, 1743 "B 2/4" to Newport, 1748 "Bo 2/4" to Newport, 1749 "NY 2" ms. postmark to Newport, 1749 "Bo 7/" to Newport, 1767 "New/York" two-line postmark and "3.8" rating to Newport, also folded letters without postal markings, etc.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. group.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 500.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:21:01 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 163
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Cat No: Collection

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image Rhode Island Inbound Mail, 1792-1800s. Group of over 36 covers including some better, note 1789 "Baltimore. May 9" straightline to Newport, 1792 "Alex, Feb 3" straightline and "6.16" rating to Providence, 1799 "New York" clamshell postmark to Providence, 1806 "N London" fancy red cds with ornament and "Paid" handstamp to Providence, 1838 "Galesburgh Mich." postmark to Tiverton, 1811 "Hampton Va." red ms. postmark with "20" rating to Providence, "Natcz. M.T." cds on 1817 folded letter to Providence, 1829 "Taunton. Ms. Aug 24" straightline to Newport, 1844 "Apalachicola F.T." red cds with matching "25" rating handstamp to Providence, 1815 "Alexa Ca" with red ms. "30" war rating to Providence, 1860s Civil War soldier letters (3), and 1830s Express Mail from New Orleans and Charleston (1), etc.; some faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 350.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:21:09 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 164
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Cat No: Collection

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image Rhode Island Incoming Ship Mail, 1794-1800s. Better balance of 39 covers including 1811 "Norfolk Va.," cds and red manuscript. "Sh 27" rating from Liverpool to Providence, 1823 "Salem Ms." red cds and "Ship" handstamp rating "12" from Italy to Providence, several New York clamshell postmarks including 1801 "Sh 30" from Bordeaux to Providence and 1803 "Sh 19" from Suriname, 1794 "Balt * Dec 16" straightline and "Sh 48" rating from Copenhagen to Providence; 1809 "Portsmouth, N.H., Octr 31" two-line postmark with small "SHIP" handstamp and "14½" rating to Providence, 1833 prices current from Havana with "Norfolk Va" red cds and "Ship" h.s. "27" rating to Providence, 1839 "Sag Harbor" red cds and "Ship" handstamp with "20¾" rating from Java to Providence, etc.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 500.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:21:18 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 165
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Cat No: Collection

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image Rhode Island Incoming Steamship Mail mostly from Cuba, 1850s-60s. Group of 17 with various steamship rate markings inc. "10", "Steamship 10", "Steamship 20", "Steamship 30 Cts" and "N.Y. Steamship 10" cds etc., note steamship endorsements of "Columbia", "Morro Castle" and "Eagle", note 1857 "R. Morison & Ca., Havana" blue forwarders handstamp, and includes 1866 Bristol R.I. to Havana with New York "Not Paid" framed handstamp and ms. "15" due rating, etc., F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:21:27 EST
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Sale No: 81
Lot No: 166
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Cat No: Collection

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image Rhode Island Official Mail and Free Franks. Collection of approx. 93 covers including R.I. Senators and Representatives, Official mail to R.I., Free mail, etc., Congressional free franks include James F. Simmons (Sen), Joseph L Tillinghast (Rep), Philip Allen (Sen & RI Gov), Henry B. Anthony (Sen & RI Gov), William D. Brayton (Rep), Thomas A. Jenckes (Rep), Albert C Greene (Sen), Charles T. James (Sen), Gerge H. Brown (Rep), William Sprague (Rep), etc. and 1796 "Providence" straightline "Free" cover to Benjamin Brown at Philadelphia, etc., F.-V.F. and interesting collection.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:22:05 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 167
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image Rhode Island Railroad Mail, 1846-1860s. Group of 25 mostly incoming to Providence including 1846 red "RAIL R." straightline (112-L-1) with "5" rating to Provence R.I. (ex-Towle), "Washington & Raleigh Railroad" cds (305-H-2, R VIII) with "10" rating to Providence, "Philada. Railroad" straightlines to Providence, "U.S. Express Mail, N.York, N.Y." cds to Providence, "Prov. & Wor. R.R." blue cds (72-C-1) to Providence, "Norwich & Worcester R.R." cds to Slaterville, and two covers with pencil "P & W RR" postmarks to Mass., last is an XF 1870s blue "Prov. & Wor. R.R." duplex on 3¢ Post Office entire; some faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:22:57 EST
Sold For 290

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 168
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image Rhode Island Related Postal History and Collateral Balance, 1708-1800s. Eclectic group including 1708 Rehoboth Bristol County letter ordering selectmen to obtain a grammar school, 1758 Newport folded letter to Portsmouth (PFC), 1785 Newport whaling letter, 1773 N.Y.C. Post Office bill to Newport, 1789 Providence post office bill to Norwich, 1805 Promissory Note from William Hunter (R.I. Senator 1811-1821) to John Linscom Boss Jr., 1856 Post Office draft on the Postmaster of Fall River to pay Old Colony & Fall River R.R. $800.52, 1762 "Fort tanwix" letter from "Committee of Wr for ye County of Bristol", etc.; some mixed condition., F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 300.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:23:16 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 169
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image Rhode Island Ship Mail, 1793-1800s. Collection of 38 incoming ship covers, better includes 1793 Russia to Newburyport Ma. with ms. "Newport 25th Jany." postmark and "Sh 29 Cents" rating; 1830 Havana to Castine Me. with red "Newport, Rhode Island" rimless oval and "SHIP h.s. with "20¾" rating, 1822 Cuba to Bristol with orange "Warren R.I." cds and "SHIP" handstamp with ms. "8" rating, 1819 with "Providence R.I." cds and "SHIP" h.s. with ms. "27" rating to Athens Ga., 1813 from Cadiz via "Newport R.I." cds and small "SHIP." handstamp with "19" rating to Philadelphia, etc., F.-V.F.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:23:36 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 170
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image Rhode Island Stampless Postal History, 1803-1850s. Large collection of approximately. 441 covers from towns less Providence and Newport, includes fancy handstamp like Pawtucket ovals, Warren straightline, Warren rectangular frame, etc., three forwarded usages from Florida, towns roughly comprise: Allenton (1), Anthony Village (1), Barrington (2), Brand Iron Works (1), Bristol (58), Burrrilleville manuscript. (3), Carolina Mills (1), Centerville (9), Charlestown (1), Chepachet (7), Coventry (3), Cumberland (2), East Greenwich (32), Exeter (2), Foster (1), Fruit Hill (s/r 9, 1 front), Fiskville manuscript. (1), Greenville (5), Hopkinton (8), Kingston (34), Lime Rock (4), Lippett (8), Little Compton (10), Lonsdale (7), Mount Vernon (2), Natick (6), New Shouham (2), North Scituate (5), Pascoag (4), Pawtucket (46), Pawtuxet (6), Peacedale (13), Phoenix (7), Pine Hill (3), Potter Hill (2), Portsmouth (5), Rice City (1), Rockville (1), Slaterville (7), Smithfield (s/r 8, x1), South Scituate (1), Tower Hill (2), Valley Falls (2), Wakefield (8), Warren (51), Warwick (1), Westerly (26), West Greenwich (1), Wickford (12) and Woonsocket (25); some faults, F.-V.F., a remarkable collection of the smallest state.
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

Opening US$ 6,500.00
Sold...US$ 6,500.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:24:35 EST
Sold For 6500

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 171
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image Rhode Island Steamboat Mail. Collection of 68 covers including inbound, outbound and transit mail, includes two "Mail Route" inbound covers to Providence, several red "Steamer 5" (x4) and "Steamer Oregon, 5" (x2) oval handstamp covers, Stonington Ct. "Steam" hs. and ms. "Steamboat" covers to Providence, numerous Providence red "Steamboat" straightline usages, Newport "Steamboat" straightline use, rare "Steamer Perry" red circular handstamp on 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Newport R.I., Fall River "Steam Boat" to Providence, and several New York "Steamboat" usages, etc., F.-V.F., a wonderful basis for expansion.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:24:59 EST
Sold For 725

Italy, Italian States and Colonies
State Postmarks - Rhode Island Balances to South C

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 172
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image Rhode Island Transatlantic Mail, 1793-1860s. Collection of 65 stampless covers inbound and outbound, some better includes 1848 Providence R.I. to London "29" cent retaliatory rate use, 1862 Slatersville R.I. with "Paid 15" to France, 1793 Providence manuscript. W. Russell forwarders cover, 1845 red Pawtucket R.I. use with red "24" rating h.s., 1856 Bristol R.I. Paid "24" use to England, 1845 Providence to Tuscany, Italy with "Livorno, B, Via Di Mare" transit circular handstamp, some depreciated currency uses, Prussian Closed Mail, etc., F.-V.F., excellent collection of Rhode Island transatlantic mails.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 1,400.00
Sold...US$ 1,400.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:26:21 EST
Sold For 1400

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
State Postmarks - Rhode Island Balances to South C

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 173
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image Rhode Island War Rates, 1815-16. Group of 7 folded letters from Newport (3) and Providence (4) including rates of 8¢, 12¢, 15¢, 30¢, 37½¢, each with red cds except one green "Newport R.I. Feb 13" cds with "12" rating to Bristol; some faults, F.-V.F. and scarce group.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:26:42 EST
Sold For 400

United States
State Postmarks - Rhode Island Balances to South C

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 174
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image Charl. S.C. Feb 6. First Federal cds and manuscript "75" rating on greenish blue envelope to Philadelphia Pa., ms. "2 cms" weight notation at top, Very Fine and early use of handmade envelope.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 160.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:27:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 175
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image Columbia, S.C., June 27. Red fancy arc postmark and manuscript "Paid 25" rating on 1799 folded cover to Timothy Green at New York, docketed "June 26 99, Saml Green letter, $50" on inside flap; tone spots at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED HANDSTAMPED POSTMARK FROM COLUMBIA S.C., AND THE ONLY STRIKE IN RED.

The A.S.C.C. lists this postmark only struck in black 1800-02, with and without dating at bottom center.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:28:13 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 176
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image (South Carolina) Charleston. July 14. Bold strike of straightline postmark and manuscript "25" cent rating on 1794 folded letter to Philadelphia Pa., letter written in French; some ink bleed top top, Very Fine strike of straightline, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:28:34 EST
Sold For 325


State Postmarks - Texas Republic

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 177
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image (Republic) 1839 Incoming to Vilasco, Texas. Folded cover with light strike of red "Columbus Ga., Jan 1" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "25" cent rating to Genl. Thomas J. Green at Vilasco Tex., endorsed "Via Orleans" at bottom left, reverse with clear strike of "SAM RICKER JR., AGENT OF THE TEXIAN POST OFFICE DT. NEW ORLEANS" double-oval across flaps, manuscript "Not Paid / Ship 12½" rating, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Thomas Jefferson Green (1802-63) was one of the most intrepid figures of the Republic of Texas. He was involved in almost every adventure in the early days, including a colonization scheme in 1836 ("The Texas Land Company"), the independence movement (Brig. Gen. of Texan Army), the Somervell Expedition of 1842, stayed on the Rio Grande to fight, and rose to second in command of the doomed Mier Expedition. He was captured and endured the trials of Perote Prison, but he dramatically escaped and returned to Velasco. He witnessed annexation and the subsequent outbreak of war. Green left the state of Texas in 1849 for California. As a notable forty-niner, he served in the first Senate of California and sponsored the legislative bill creating the University of California.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 200.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:28:55 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 178
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image (Republic) Austin, Texas, July "20". Bold strike of cds with blue ms. day and "25" cent rating on 1842 folded letter to Houston Texas, interesting contents that refer to an "Indian expedition" and the events leading up to the so-called "Archive War"; edge wear and internal splits, Very Fine and choice strike of this scarce Republic period marking, ex-Camina, Guggenheim.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Capt. M.P. Woodhausen was Acting Secretary of the Treasury at the relocated capital in Houston.
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:30:04 EST
Sold For 625

Sale No: 81
Lot No: 179
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image (Republic) Galveston, Texas "Oct 2". Oval datestamp with red manuscript date as forwarding postmark with matching "SHIP" handstamp with red ms. "43¼" rating on circa 1840 folded cover entering mails with "Bowl. Gr. K. Sep 1" cds and "Paid 25" rating to Col. Ira R. Lewis, Matagorda, Texas, endorsed "Care of the Texas Post Office Agency, New Orleans" at bottom left, reverse with partly clear strike of WM. BRYAN, AGENT OF THE TEXIAN POST OFFICE DT., NEW ORLEANS double oval over backflaps; file fold wear, fresh and F.-V.F., illustrated in Postal Markings, ex-Camina.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 200.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:30:27 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 180
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image (Republic) Houston, Texas, Aug. 19, 1837. Mostly clear triple-line cds with integral year date, and manuscript "12½" rating on partly printed protest of draft datelined at New Orleans July 29, 1837 to Quintero Tex.; mostly light toning, Fine and extremely scarce early Republic marking, ex-Camina.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 300.00


Closed..Oct-12-2018, 14:30:39 EST
Sold For 0

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