U.S. Postal History 1846-1848 Mexican-American War
Sale No: 6
Lot No: 1040
Symbol:
Vera Cruz, Jun 9. Framed postmark with ms. "30" triple rating on legal-size orange folded cover endorsed "Official Business" to Capt. Benjamin Huger Ord. Corps, Care of Col. Talcott, Ordnance Department, Washington D.C., forwarded twice with red "Washington D.C. Jun 22" cds to Old Point Comfort Va. and then back to Washington D.C., various ratings including "Ford", Very Fine triple-rate twice-forwarded use from Mexico. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Gen. Benjamin Huger, CSA & Gen. George Talcott (Pre-Civil War). US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Feb-22-2025, 16:41:18 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 6
Lot No: 1041
Symbol: Cat No: Nov. 5
1846 (Nov. 5) Washington D.C. to Army of Occupation, Mexico. Datelined folded letter with red "Washington City, D.C. Nov 5" cds with matching "Paid" and "10" ratings addressed to Capt. D. Ruggles, 5th Infantry, Army of Occupation, Mexico via New Orleans La., endorsed "Charge Subs. Office, Geo. Gisbon C.G.S." at top right, letter datelined "Office of Com. Genl. of Subs., Washington Nov. 4. 1846" concerning accounts, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200.
Daniel Ruggles (1810-1897) graduated in 1833 from the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York as 34th out of 43 cadets; among those George W. Cullum and Rufus King. Ruggles and the 5th Infantry joined Gen. Winfield Scott's army for the Mexico City Campaign, fighting at Vera Cruz, San Antonio, Churubusco, Molino del Rey, Chapultepec and Mexico City. Ruggles was breveted for Gallant and Meritorious Conduct to Major after Churubusco and to Lieutenant Colonel after Chapultepec.
Ruggles was a Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was a division commander at the Battle of Shiloh. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Feb-22-2025, 16:41:51 EST
Sold For 1700
Advertising Covers
Sale No: 6
Lot No: 1035
Symbol:
(Railroad) New York Central and Hudson River Map. All-over map advertisement in light purple of Alfred Dolge & Sons showcasing Dolgeville N.Y. at center on yellow cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279Bc) tied by intense "New York 'D' Oct 12 '95" duplex to Chester Conn., flap printed seal showcasing World's Columbian Expo awards won by Dolgeville Mills produced products, Extremely Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Feb-22-2025, 16:38:31 EST
Sold For 100
Carriers and Locals
Sale No: 6
Lot No: 1087
Symbol: Cat No: 1LB9
Baltimore, Md., 1857, 1¢ red. Canceled by ms. "F" initial (J. S. Fusselbaugh) on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Baltimore Md., Nov 13" cds to Lebanon, Ohio; reduced slightly at right just affecting 3¢, otherwise Very Fine and scarce carrier initial use. Scott No. 1LB9; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Feb-22-2025, 17:12:27 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 6
Lot No: 1088
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Barker's City Post, 10 Court Sq. Double-circle handstamp and "Paid" on July 21, 1856 Suffolk district Medical Society printed notice to local New York City street address, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Feb-22-2025, 17:13:07 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 6
Lot No: 1090
Symbol: Cat No: 15L13
Blood & Co., 1850, 1¢ bronze on black. Acid tied and by sharp "New-York '5cts.' Sep 14" integral-rate, matching perfect sharp "PHILADA. RAIL ROAD" straightline on cover from Philadelphia Pa. to Providence R.I., Very Fine railroad use. Scott No. 15L13; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Feb-22-2025, 17:14:33 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 6
Lot No: 1091
Symbol: Cat No: 15LU6A
Blood & Co., envelope, 1848-60, red on buff. Small 2½x4" entire, canceled by "Blood's Penny Post, Philada, Dec 30, 1857" double-circle datestamp to local Philadelphia street address, Very Fine,ex-Gibson. Scott No. 15LU6A; $350. US$0 (Image)
Scott $350
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Feb-22-2025, 17:15:58 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 6
Lot No: 1092
Symbol: Cat No: 15LU7a var.
Blood & Co., envelope, 1848-60, red, laid paper. Impressed on U.S. 3¢ envelope (No. U10). Indicia canceled by "Balbertsville N.J., Sep 11" cds incoming use to Blood's Dispatch, Philadelphia Pa., pencil "Sep 11, 1856" docketing; small edge tears and internal split in Blood's indicia, Fine and rare incoming use,ex-Perry, Gibson. Scott No. 15LU7a var.; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Feb-22-2025, 17:16:42 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 6
Lot No: 1093
Symbol: Cat No: 18L2
Bouton's City Dispatch Post, 1848, 2¢ black on gray blue. Margins to barely touched, uncanceled on cover with neat red "Paid, Bouton." two-line handstamp and "Boutons City Dispatch Post." oval handstamp on cover to New York City street address, Very Fine, P.F. certicate #103997 as "Genuine" no longer accompanies. Scott No. 18L2; $600 as tied. US$0 (Image)
Scott $600 as tied
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Feb-22-2025, 17:17:22 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 6
Lot No: 1094
Symbol: Cat No: 20L35
Boyd's City Dispatch, 1877 (1¢) violet on lilac. Cork cancel and tied by "Paid" in circle, purple "Boyd's City Despatch, 1 Park Place, May 4, 1879" oval on amber Bouton & Smith, Carriage Furnishing Warehouse corner card cover to local New York City street address, Very Fine. Scott No. 20L35; $450. US$0 (Image)
