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The James Milgram Collection of Advertised Postal
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Lindor, Alabama "Ad 5", manuscript advertised rating on blue 1849 printed circular with red "Indianapolis Ind." dateless datestamp and matching bold "Paid" with "3" circular rating handstamp to Lindor Ala., Very Fine. US$75-100
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Mobile, Alabama "Adv.2", red handstamp on 1846 folded letter with red "Columbus, Ohio, Oct 12" cds and ms. "10" cent rating to Mobile, Alabam where advertised, forwarded to Mexico, "Pt. Isabel Nov 9" straightline and "ford" forwarded rating, manuscript "Matamoros, Mex Nov 18" postmark,
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Alabama Advertised Covers, 1848-1904, group of 7 comprising advertised cities of Mobile (2), Marion, Birmingham (2), Montgomery and Sumterville, note 1857 Mobile "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ U10 entire, 1848 Clinton Ala. to Sumterville with ms. "ad" advertised, Marion "ADVERTIS
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"Advertised, Jul 18 1914, Nogales, Arizona", purple three-line handstamp on cover bearing Mexico 5c orange and US 2¢ carmine to Nogales, Ariz., flap sealed with Mexico official seal, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Caleveras, California "Advertised", large oval handstamp on orange cover with "Southampton Mas. Oct 31" cds and matching "10" in circle rating handstamp to Caleveras Cal.; some edge wear, back flap torn, Very Fine. US$75-100
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Coloma, Cal. "Adv 1", bold blue handstamp on buff cover with "Rough and Ready, Cal. Nov 3" cds and "Paid" handstamp with ms. date and "3" cent rating, Very Fine and scarce California advertised use. US$150-200
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Nevada City Cal. "adv 1", manuscript rating on orange buff cover with red "Elmira N.Y. Jun 11" cds with manuscript "40" rating to Nevada City Cal., forwarded with "Ford 5" rating totalled to "46" cents due, Sacramento red "Adv'd" advertised handstamp; some wear and soiling, F.-V.F.
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North San Juan, California "ADV", tiny advertised handstamp on orange cover bearing 10¢ green (32), bright and fresh tied by bluish green "Andover Mass. Jul 19" cds on orange cover to North San Juan Cal., Very Fine and attactive use, ex-Hackett. US$100-150
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Oroville, California "ADV 1", bold circular handstamp on yellow cover bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by "Alexandria Mo. Jan 12" balloon-style cds to Oroville Cal., endorsed "Over Land" at top left; reduced at right. US$75-100
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Placerville Cal. "adv, Jul 1", small three-line handstamp on cover bearing 10¢ green (68) tied by target cancel, matching sharp "Saint John Mo Jun 4" cds to Placerville Cal.; edge wear. US$75-100
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Placerville Cal. "ADV", black straightline with matching "Placerville Cal. Mar 1" cds backstamp and ms. "adv Jan 1" marking on reverse of yellow cover bearing pen canceled 1¢ blue (24) and three 3¢ dull red (26) singles, matching ms. "Big Run, O. Oct 8" postmark to Pla
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Red Bluff Cal. "ADVERTISED", straightline on orange cover bearing 10¢ green (35) canceled by grid cancel, matching "Sycamore Ill. Sep 10" cds to Red Bluff, forwarded with "Red Bluff Cal. Sep 31, 1860" cds tying 10¢ and ms. "Paid 3" rating to Yreka Cal., endorsed "Care Coles R
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"Sacramento, Cal., Advertised, Mar 29, 1866", cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. canceled by circular grid, matching "Oroville Cal, Mar 16, 1866" cds to Sacramento, Very Fine. US$50-75
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San Francisco Cal. "Adv 1", manuscript advertised rating on cover with "SONORA" straightline (TOU-1360) with manuscript "17 May 52" dating and matching ms. "5" rating to San Francisco, forwarded with "San Francisco Cal, 1 Sep" cds and ms. "Ford 10" to Baltimore Md., ms. "16" cen
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San Francisco Cal. "ADVERTISED", straightline with pencil "2" cent rating along with red "NOT CALLED FOR" on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire canceled with fancy leaf cancel, matching "Sacramento Cal. Jun 8, 1866" cds to San Francisco, reverse with "San Francisco Cal., Jul 21" cds and "San Fran
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San Francisco Cal., Advertised, Mar 11, 1860, sharp cds on backflap of 1860 folded letter bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by "Baltimore Md., Jan 19, 1860" to San Francisco Cal.; 10¢ small scuff at bottom, a Very Fine and choice strike. US$200-300
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San Francisco Cal., Advertised, Mar 11, 1859, bold cds on flap of blue 1858 folded letter from Germany to San Francisco with "Proeculs, 15.12" framed postmark, "Aachen '5 Cts.' 19/12" exchange cds; small flaws and wear, Fine. US$150-200
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San Francisco, Cal. "ADVERTISED 1.", straightlines on two covers, first bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by target, matching "Sacramento Cal, Nov 7" cds to San Francisco where red "Person Addressed, Cannot be Found" framed handstamp struck after advertising; 3¢ slight tone spoti
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San Francisco, Cal. "ADVERTISED", straightline and "San Francisco Cal., Advertised, Jul 28" cds backstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ red, F grill (94) tied by "Salt Lake City, U.T. Jun 26 '69" cds duplex to San Francisco; cover wrinkle and some perf toning, F.-V.F. and scarce a
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San Francisco Cal. "Adv. 1ct.", neat straightline with partial "San Francisco Cal. May 31" backstamp, flap with perfect fancy red "Not Called For" ribbon handstamp on gray 1853 folded cover from Germany via Bremen mails with "Oldesloe, 9/7, 53" origin cds, flap with Hamburg (7.10) and
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San Francisco, CA Advertised covers, 1870-1880s, lot of 14 covers. A couple of foreign items destined to San Francisco with postage due stamps on backside also has a rectangular "ADVERTISED" on front w/ a US CHARGE TO COLLECT marking on front. Other covers have marks such as "UNCLAIMED
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San Juan Cal. "ADV", small sharp handstamp on cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) vertical strip of three, scissor trimmed, tied by manuscript "Brooklyn, August 23, 1858" postmark to San Juan Cal.; some minor address ink erosion, Very Fine and scarce California advertised use. US$10
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Stockton Cal. "Advertised", oval handstamp with "Nov 30" and "Dec 16" daters on cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) canceled by target cancel duplexed with "Providence R.I. Nov 22" cds to Stockton Cal.; reduced at right, Very Fine and scarce California use, ex-Skinner. US$75
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California Advertised Covers, 1900s, lot of 26 covers. A couple of foreign origin items (Italy and 2 from Mexico) also a foreign destination to Japan. Most of the items are destined to Los Angles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, Sonoma plus others. Different covers with nice ovals incl
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Central City, Colorado Territory "Advertised", oval framed handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue grid cancel, matching "Kingsville Ohio. Aug 18" cds on buff cover to Central City Col. Terr., otherwise Very Fine. US$75-100
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Denver City, Col. Advertised, Apr 25 '64, blue double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to Denver, Colorado Territory with faint strike of "J. Oliver & Co.'s, Bannock and Salt Lake Express" oval handstamp at top left, carried from Bannack City and then down to Salt Lake City
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"Denver City, Col. Advertised", two territorial advertised covers, first 1867 cover from Brookfield N.Y. with 3¢ rose (65) to Leavenworth Kans. forwarded to Denver City; second is unique 1864 drop use with faulty 2¢ black (73) tied by blue duplex and with partial blue "Denver City,
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Chester Conn. "Adv, Oct 6", manuscript advertised marking and "Unclaimed" on bright orange cover endorsed "Soldiers Letter" with rare "Washington D.C., Sep 28" double-circle datestamp and matching "Due" rating to Chester., Very Fine. US$75-100
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Hartford Conn. "Advertised", two straightline strikes on legal-size orange cover bearing 24¢ gray lilac (37) and 30¢ orange (38) tied by circle grid cancels, matching "Philadelphia Pa., Jun 20, 1861" octagon datestamp to Hartford Conn., reverse with "Hartford Ct., Aug
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Middletown Ct. "VDVERTISED", straightline with bars and "A" inverted on fresh blue 1852 folded letter to Middletown with red "Meriden Ct., Jun 8" cds and bold red "Paid 3" circular rating handstamp, endorsed "Paid", Very Fine and unusual misspelled marking. US$75-100
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Middletown Conn. "Advertized", misspelled straightline with matching "Not Called for" and "Nov 23" straightlines on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), faults, tied by circle of wedges duplexed with "Wilbraham Mass. Nov 1" cds to Middletown N.Y., Dec. 24th backstamp, F.-V.F. and
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Middletown Ct. "Advertised", blue straightline on circa 1848-51 cover with blue "Buffalo N.Y. '10 May 29" cds and matching blue "Paid" with pencil "10" rating, fresh and Very Fine. US$50-75
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New Haven Ct. Advertised Covers, group of 7 including stampless ms. "Adv 2" rating and forwarded, 1850 stampless red "ADVERTISED" straightline from Salem Mass.; 1851 black "ADVERTISED" straightline from Bangor Me.; 1860s "Advertised, Aug 28" cds with 3¢ #65; black "May 1, A
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Connecticut Advertised Covers, 1840-1914, lot of 25 covers. Stampless single line "Advertised" Middletown. Noted a 1902 3-line for Hartford noted and a three-line for Stamford and a couple with multiple marks on Bridgeport postal stationary item. A good variety in town marking along wi
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Dakota Advertised Territorial Covers, 1880s, group of four comprising 1885 Forest City "Advertised" straightline on reverse, 1887 Maplteton "ADVERTISED." straightline, Bismark purple "Advertised." straightline drop cover forwarded and readvertised, Huron purple large "ADVERTISED." straightlin
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Washington D.C. Advertising Covers, 1856-1895, group of 11 covers including 1856 stampless "ADVERTISED 1 Ct" straightline, 1862 "ADVERTISED 1 Ct" straightline on 3¢ #65 cover to Captain, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F.
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Macon, Georgia "ADVERTISED", straightline handstamp on orange cover bearing 10¢ green (32), small flaws, tied by partial "Horse Town, Cal. Nov 2" cds to Macon Ga., forwarded to Columbus Ga. with "Macon, Geo. Dec 17" cds and ms. "forw 3" due rating updat
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Aurora, Illinois "ADVERTISED", bold oval with "DUE / 1 CT" two-line handstamps with two strikes of "Aurora Ill, Sep 4, 1861" cds on orange Eagle & Flag patriotic cover front to Aurora Ill., F.-V.F. patriotic front. US$50-75
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Chicago, Illinois "DEC 1", sharp red advertising handstamp on circa 1851 brown cover with ms. "Bergen N.Y. Nov 25" postmark and "10" rating to Chicago, Very Fine and early Chicago advertising handstamp. US$50-75
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"Chicago, Ill. Advertised, Jun 15, 1856", cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), creased, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 2" cds to Dublin Ind., forwarded with 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Dublin Ind. Jun 6" cds to Chicago Ill., advertised and eventually forwarded w
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"Chicago, Ill., Advertised, Feb 1, 1858", cds on incoming 1858 cover from Ireland to Chicago Ill. with Liverpool "19 Cents" debit handstamp and "N.York, Br. Pkt. '24' Jan 24" debit cds; top right corner repair and soiling, Fine and scarce transatlantic advertised use. US$40-60
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"Chicago Ill., Advertised, Jun 21, 1859", sharp cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New-York, Jun 13, 1859" cds to Chicago Ill; no flap, 3¢ torn, otherwise fresh and Very Fine. US$75-100
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"Chicago, Advertised, Sep 8, 1860", blue shield handstamp and red "1" handstamp adjacent on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Sandy Hill N.Y. Aug 23" cds to Chicago Ill., Very Fine, the only recorded Chicago advertised use with the red "1" handstamp. US$150-200
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Chicago Advertised, Nov 23, 1861, blue shield handstamp on "Illinois" Magnus two-panel For the Union patriotic cover front bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by well-struck "Springfield Ill. Nov 15, 1861" cds on cover to Chicago, stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine and attractive Ad
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Chicago, Illinois "NOT TO BE ADVERTISED", straightline on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork cancel duplexed with "Boston Mass. Jan 13" cds to Chicago; some soiling and lower right corner nick, F.-V.F. and rare marking. US$100-150
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Chicago, Illinois "NOT TO BE ADVERTISED", straightline handstamp and partial "Chicago Ill. Jul 12" cds backstamp on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by manuscript "Mellington Ills., July 12, 1866" postmark to military Captain, partial "Return to Writer" circular handstamp (R
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Chicago, Illinois Advertised Covers, 1857-1895, lot of 18 covers. Lot includes numerous "CHICAGO ADVERTISED" shields in blue. Also one item with US Postage due stamps and 2 other covers originated from Canada to Chicago with ineresting strikes especially on back such as DLO triangles a
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Yates City, Illinois "Adv 1", ms. advertised rating on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire canceled by "New-York, Nov. 25" cds to Pittsburg Pa., forwarded with "Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov 27" cds and "FORWARDED" "3" handstamps to Steubenville Oh., forwarded again with "Steubenville O., Nov 29, 186
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Illinois Advertised Covers, 1885-1907, lot of 26 covers. Great selection of different city markings such as Belleville 1878, Bloomington 1855, Lewistown, Georgetown, Knoxville 1897, Ottawa 1863 and Milford. On one cover a nice directive to advertise is noted in pen. Strong "ADVERTISED"
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Cambridge, Indiana "A 2", blue manuscript advertised due rating on 1846 folded letter with red "Pittsburgh Pa. Mar 17" cds and matching light "10" rating to Lawrenceburgh Ind., forwarded with fancy "Lawrg. In. 20" cds with "Forwarded 5" rating totaled to "15" cents due, later totaled to "17"
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Crawfordsville, Ind. "Advertised", bold oval framed handstamp and matching "Due 2" circular and "Jul 13, 1864" dater handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Indianapolis" duplex to Crawfordsville; reduced at left and horizontal fold, Very Fine choice strike
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Indianapolis, Indiana "ADVERTISED. FEB 1.", green straightline on 1843 folded letter with partial "Terre Haute, Jan 30" cds and matching neat "Paid" h.s. with ms. "10" rating to Indianapolis, Very Fine and the only recorded green advertised use. US$100-150
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Indianapolis, Indiana "ADVERTISED. JAN 1.", red straightline and ms. "2" cent advertised due rating on circa 1846 folded drop letter with neat red "PAID" handstamp and ms. "2" drop rating, Very Fine and scarce early advertised drop letter. US$50-75
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La Porte, Indiana "ADV 12", straightline handstamp on 1847 folded letter with "Waynesboro Pa. Sep 6" cds and ms. "10" cent rating to La Porte Ind.; light fold toning at top, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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Indiana Advertised Covers, 1848-1909, lot of 18 covers. Three items are stampless and a number of Postal Stationary items to include a great "DLO Minor Division Miscellaneous" five-line rectangular marking and others with large UNCLAIMED and circular "ADVERTISED, JAN 29" and another wi
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Fort Des Moines, Iowa "Advertised 1 Cent", clear circle handstamp on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26A) tied by "Ireland Depot Ms. May 12" cds to Fort Des Moines, Iowa; bit of stain at top, Very Fine and scarce advertised marking. US$100-150
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Des Moines, Iowa "Advertised 1 Cent", neat circular handstamp on "Union and the Constitution" Waving Flag patriotic cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Belleville N.Y., Jul 14" cds to Des Moines Ia.; cover repaired at left, toning, Fine appearance, a rare advertis
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Muscatline, Iowa "ADVERTISED", straightline and bold "Muscatine, Ioa. Jul 1" cds on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) singles tied by "Chicago Ill., Jun 29" cds to Muscatine, forwarded with second "Muscatine Ioa. Jul 2" cds to Iowa City, forwarded with "Iowa City, Iowa, Jul 4" rimle
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Iowa Advertised Covers, 1864-1916, lot of 22 covers with many from late 1800s. Lot includes stampless Ft Madison "ADVERTISED" and Paid 3 mark, Desmoines circular "ADVERTISED 1 Cent" on front and small circular "APR 4 1864" on back. A nice cover with Attorney corner card and 1862 Davenp
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"Louisville, Advertised, Mar. 29.", sharp blue cds on cover with additional partial strike tying 3¢ rose (65), s.e., on "We'll give 'em Jessie yet." Lady Liberty red patriotic cover with blue "Fulton O. Mar 14" cds to Louisville Ky.; 3¢ slightly affected from edge placement, F.-V
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Louisville Ky. "ADVERTISED", red and blue straightline handstamps, red strike on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Frankfurt Ky. Dec 7" cds to Louisiville, edge tear and stain; blue strike on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Belleville Ill. May 30" cds to
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Louisville Ky. "ADV 2", blue straightline on light gray 1845 folded letter with blue "Louisville Ky. Jul 20" cds and blue ms. "2" rating to local address; tiny edge tear and wear, Very Fine and scarce 2¢ advertising rate on drop cover. US$50-75
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Paduca Ky. "A1", manuscript advertised 1¢ due rating on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), margins to in, tied by "Richmond Va., May 30" cds to Paduca, forwarded back to Richmond with "3" rating totaled to "4" cents due; light stain, otherwise Very Fine forwarded advertised u
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Kentucky Advertised Covers, group of 7 covers with advertised cities of Carrollton, Covington, Cumberland, Lexington (2), Louisville and Versailles; some interesting uses including Asst. Quartermasters Office official use to Captain in Cumberland, some forwarded uses, etc, F.-V.F. g
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New Orleans, La. "ADV.1.", large red framed handstamp with red "New Orleans La. Feb 21" cds adjacent on orange buff cover from Cuba to New Orleans La. with sharp "Steamship 10" circular due handstamp, endorsed "From S.N.P., Havana" at bottom left; edge wear. US$75-100
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Louisiana Advertised Covers, 1851-1902, group of 16 covers. Most items are destined to New Orleans. Four items are stampless and another has a 1¢ postage due affixed on the front it also has a two-line "UNCLAIMED, NO PO" in green. Others have examples of a boxed ADV.1. & ADV.2. al
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Louisville, Kentucky Advertised Covers, 1840s-60s, small grouping of 9 items total. Six stampless items, 2 larger blue circular "LOUISVILLE ADVERTISED" one to Louisville and the other to Somersville. anouther item marked "ADV 2 cts"; some faults, F.-V.F. group.
F.-V.F. with choice strik
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Chelsea Mass. "ADV 1", brown handstamp with matching "Jul 1" dating handstamp on Engineer Department, Official Business imprint cover free franked by Lt. Col. to Chelsea Mass., "Washington D.C., Free, Jun 25" origin cds, fresh and Very Fine. US$75-100
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Granby Mass. "Advertised Jany 1", gray manuscript marking on 1832 folded letter with ms. "Wysox Pa, Decr 16" postmark and matching "18¾l rating to Granby, Very Fine and exceedingly early. US$50-75
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Lawrence Mass. "ADV .1", neat blue handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to slightly in, blue "Norton Ms. Oct 11" cds to Lawrence Mass., Very Fine and attractive. US$50-75
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Leominster Mass. "Adv. Feb. 7 1874." Label, blue label affixed on light yellow cover bearing 3¢ green (158) tied by four-rings, matching "Harvard Mass. Feb 5" cds to Leominster Mass., Mar. 7th arrival backstamp and ms. "Not called for, A stranger to P.M." notation at left; some li
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Lowell Mass. "ADV. 1", sharp advertising straightline on embossed lady's cover with blue "Baldwinsville Mass. Apr 24" cds and matching "Paid 3" circular handstamp to Lowell, original 1854 gold-edged enclosure, fresh and Very Fine. US$50-75
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Lowell Mass. "ADV. 2", sharp blue handstamp on orange buff cover with red "S. Royalton Vt. Feb 25" cds with manuscript "Way 6" rating to Lowell Mass.; pencil 1851 dating, Very Fine. US$50-75
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North Bridgewater Mass. "AD 1", manuscript advertised rating on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), rich color, tied by circular cancel, matching "Yarmouth Port Ms. Dec 24" cds to North Bridgewater, additional ms. "3" rating totaled to "4" cents due; reduced slightly at right, fresh and V
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Salem Mass. "Advertised", straightline handstamp and "Salem Mass. May 23, 1861" cds backstamp on 1860 cover from London with "London E.C., DE 11, 60" cds and "3 Cents" debit handstamp, partial "New York, Am. Pkt. '24' Dec" debit exchange cds, sharp red "Sent Back to England, Without a Reason,
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Springfield Mass. "Adv. 1 Ct.", perfect small straightline and matching "Feb 15" dater on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), perfs trimmed at top, tied by sharp "West Hampton Ms Feb 4, 1860" cds to Springfield; reduced at left, some edge wear, Very Fine and choice strikes.(page)
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Springfield Mass. "ADV, 1,", bold handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New Haven Con. May 20, 1859" cds to Springfield Mass., Very Fine. US$50-75
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Worcester Mass. "Advertise 1 One Cent", sharp straightline handstamp (last "t" is albino) on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to in, tied by "Northborough Mass., Feb 16" cds to Worcester Mass., Very Fine and choice rare advertised handstamp. US$100-150
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Worcester Mass. "Adv. 1 Cent.", straightline handstamp, matching "Worcester Mass. Feb 28" cds backstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), some short perfs, tied by "Paid" in circle cancel, matching "Hanover N.H. Nov 9, 1860" cds to Worcester, Very Fine. US$75-100
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Worcester Mass. "Adv. 1 Cent", straightline handstamp on orange cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), small flaws, cancel by grids, matching "Templeton Mass. Jan 21" cds to Worcester Mass., red crayon "2 Due" for 3¢ letter rate and manuscript "Due 3." total due with additional 1¢
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Worcester Mass. Advertised Covers, group of 7 covers including 1847 stampless with ms. "Adv. 2" rating and forwarded, 1854 c. "Adv. 1Ct." straightline, 1859 "Adv. 1 cent" bold straightline on 3¢ #26 cover, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. group.
grouping of 19 covers. Better examples include 1864 Hillsdaile straightline "Advertised" also marked 10 Due. Another item is the Detroit "UNCLAIMED" along with oval on front "HAVE YOUR LETTER DIRECTED TO YOUR STREET & NUMBER. Nice
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Minneapolis Minn. "ADVERTISED / DEC 14", two-line handstamp with "Minneapolis Min, Jan 17" cds backstamp on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by fancy circle of wedges cancel, matching sharp "Saratoga Springs N.Y., Oct 31, 1862" cds to Minneapolis; reduced slightly at right,
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Minnesota Advertised Territorial Covers, 1860s-1917, group of 5 comprising 1860s Winona "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ #65 cover, 1888 Richfield "ADVERTISED" ties 2¢ #213 on cover from Boston, 1909 violet "ADVERTISED, APR 18 1909, St Anthony Falls Station" three-line handsta
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St. Paul, Minnesota "Advertised, 15 Feb", circular cds and on reverse "Saint Paul, Min. Apr 15, 1864" cds with "UNCLAIMED" straightline on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circle of wedges fancy cancel duplexed with "New-York, Jan 31, 1863" cds to St. Paul, fresh and Very Fine.
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Vicksburg Miss. "ADVERTISED", oval handstamp and straightline "UNCLAIMED" on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. tied by blue "Cincinnati O., Jul 27" duplex to Vicksburg Miss., ms. "Approvd, R A Kent Sr., & mail Inspected" examiner's marking, reverse with Vicksburg (9.30
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Mississippi Advertising Covers, 1850s-60s, group of three comprising 1852-54 c. Natchez stampless "ADVERTISED" straightline and forwarded; and 1857 Grenada ms. "ad 1" advertised 1¢ rating on 3¢ #U10 from Washington La., F.-V.F. and interesting group.
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St. Louis Mo. "ADVERTISED APRIL 15", small blue straightline on 1841 folded letter with "Jacksonville Ills. Apr 6" cds with ms. "12½" rating to St. Louis, Very Fine and unique example of this straightline type. US$100-150
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St. Louis Mo. "ADVERTISED / NOT CALLED FOR / Cannot be Found.", purple three-line handstamp with purple "Post Office, St. Louis Mo., Apr 5" cds backstamp and precanceled 1¢ postage due (J1) affixed on cover from Germany bearing German 10pf rose vertical pair tied by "Karlsr
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Missouri Advertised Covers, 1841-1910, lot of 22 covers ranging from stampless to 20th century mostly from St. Louis (17) but also from Kansas City (2), Macon City, Phelps and St. Joseph (2), note 1841 St. Louis "ADVERTISED AUG. 31" straightline on stampless cover, "St. Joseph,
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"Advertised, Butte City, Mont.", two covers with strikes in black and purple, 1888 strike in black on embossed valentine's cover with 2¢ #210 and original multicolor valentine's card; 1890 strike in purple on 2¢ #213 cover; faults, Fine and scarce territorial pair.
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Virginia City, Montana Territory "Advertised", blue oval framed handstamp along with matching "Unclaimed" oval and "Virginia City, Montano, May 27" duplex on backflap of yellow cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) tied by circle of wedges, partial Mo. town cds to Virginia City, blue "Dead
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Fort Kearney, Nebraska Territory "Adv'd June 1st", manuscript marking on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), blue pen "X" cancel, matching "Cairo Mo. May 16th 65" postmark to Fort Kearney, forwarded with manuscript "Ford 3cts Due" rating to Fort Bridger, Utah Territory; some
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Omaha City, Nebraska Territory "Advertised", sharp straightline with matching "Not Called For" three-line and "Jul 26" dater, "Omaha City, Neb, Aug 26, 1865" double-circle backstamp on orange cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65) and matching ms. "Moorland, O. Jul 14" postmark at left;
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Cornish, New Hampshire "Avtd", manuscript rating on 1825 folded letter with light red "Saratoga Springs, Sep 26" cds and ms "18¾" rating to Cornish N.H., additional "Overch'd 6¼" totaled to "12½" cents due; small taped bottom edge tear, F.-V.F. and
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Deerfield N.H. "Advertised, July 1", manuscript marking on back flap of 1840 folded letter with ms. "Washington Vt., Jun 24/40" postmark and ms. "12½" cent rating to Deerfield N.H., light stain, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Dover N.H. "ADV. APL. 1", clear strike of tiny blue straightline on 1844 folded letter with ms. "Henderson Ills., March 14" postmark to Dover, a Very Fine strike. US$75-100
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Keene N.H. "Advertised Jan- 1, 1850.", red straightline with pencil "2" rating totaled to "12" cents due on 1849 gray folded letter with partial green "Tallahassee Flor. Dec 2" cds and "10" rating handstamp to Keene, advertised and forwarded with partial red "Keene N.H. Jan 18" cds and ms. "<
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Keene N.H. "ADVERTISED", complete large straightline with "Oct 1" dater on light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by circular grid, matching "Peterborough N.H., Oct" cds to Keene, fresh and Very Fine. US$50-75
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New Hampshire Advertised Covers, 1840s-1901, lot of 11 covers. Three items are stampless. Great single line "ADVERTISED" item to Keene, this item also has circulare "UNCLAIMED" on front and nice open circular strike "KEENE OCT 1 N.H." on back. Also a cover with a small boxed ADV NOV 18
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Newark N.J. "Adv'd, Aug 26", framed handstamp and matching "Due 2" handstamp on cover bearing G.B. 1s green tied by "Glasgow, AU 11, 65" duplex to Newark N.J., pencil "moved away" note; slightly rough opening, F.-V.F. US$150-200
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Newark N.J. "Advertised", red straightline on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Bangor Me. '3 Paid' Nov 1" integral-rate cds to Newark, Very Fine. US$75-100
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Newark, N.J. "ADVERTISED", straightline handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Nov 12, 1862" cds to Newark Oh., forwarded with sharp "Newark O. Dec 17, 1862" cds and ms. "For'd Due 3" rating to Newark N.J., total due of "4" cents; slight op
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Newark N.J. "ADV'D / 18 AUG", two-line framed handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by open circular grid and just tied by "Millburn N.J. 7 Aug" cds addressed simply to "N.J.", pencil "Try Newark" and later "Not Found" after advertising, F.-V.F. US$40-60
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New Jersey Advertised Covers, 1863-1931, group of 12 comprising advertised uses from Newark (3), Asbury Park, Atlantic City, Bloomfield, Bridgeton, Jersey City (2), Lakewood, New Brunswick, and Trenton, noted Newark "ADV'D, OCT 3" framed handstamp on 3¢ #65 cover, Jersey City "ADV
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Salt Lake, New Mexico Territory "Advertised, Jun 18", sharp cds strike on 1¢ postal card canceled by four-ring target duplexed with "Challis, Idaho, Jun 6, 1880" duplex to Salt Lake City; some light creases, Very Fine and scarce territorial advertised use. US$50-75
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Auburn N.Y. "Advertised", perfect intense oval framed handstamp and "JAN.30" dater on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small tear, tied by target cancel duplexed with "Rochester N.Y. Jan 16 '64" cds to Auburn, Very Fine and striking. US$75-100
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Auburn N.Y. "ADV 1", unusual straightline on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), corner flaw, bold blue "Chicago Ill. Feb 6, 1860" to Auburn, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Auburn N.Y. "ADV, 1.", two strikes of advertised handstamp with matching "Auburn N.Y. Jan 19" cds on 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire with "United States Hotel" corner card canceled by "Long Branch N.J. Nov 21" cds to Washington D.C., forwarded with "Washington City, D.C., Nov 26, 1857"
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Binghampton N.Y. "ADV. AUG. 1 - 1 CT.", blue straightline on 1850s blue folded letter with blue "Detroit Mich. Jul 15" cds with "5" oval rating handstamp to Binghampton N.Y.; some stains, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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Brooklyn N.Y. "ADVERTISED 1 CENT", clear straightline on orange cover with "East Cambridge Mass. Feb 4" cds and matching "Paid 3" in circle rating handstamp to Brooklyn; some light creasing, Very Fine strike. US$50-75
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Brooklyn N.Y. "ADVERTISED 1 CENT", bold straightline on small cover with 3¢ rose (65) canceled by open fancy star cancel, matching "Yonkers N.Y. Aug 28" double-circle datestamp to Brooklyn; hint of edge toning, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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Brooklyn N.Y. "ADVERTISED 1 CENT", straightline on buff cover with "Washington D.C. 'Free' Dec 9" cds free franked "Free, Jas Shields, USS" to Brooklyn N.Y.; minor edge wear, Very Fine and scarce free-franked advertised use. US$50-75
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Buffalo N.Y. "2", 2¢ advertised fee rating on 1847 folded letter with red red "Williamsburg N.Y. Aug 13" cds and matching fancy negative "10" rating handstamp to Buffalo, manuscript "12" total postage due, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Buffalo N.Y. "4", manuscript advertised rating on blue 1850 folded letter with indistinct "Albany N.Y. Mar 14" cds and "10" rating handstamp to Sandusky, forwarded with blue "Sandusky O. Mar 21" cds and manuscript "Ford" rating with "5" cent due totaled to "15" cents, forwarded again with adv
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Deposit N.Y. "ADVERTISED, 1ct", sharp small straightline on buff cover with "Catskill N.Y. '3 Paid' Dec 28" cds to Deposit N.Y.; some edge wear, Very Fine, this is the listing example, ex-Dorr, Hahn. US$50-75
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Gilbertville N.Y. "Ad 2", red ms. advertised marking on 1850 transatlantic letter with blue "Uttoxeter, MY 24, 1850" cds with magenta "P 1/-" prepaid 1s packet rating to Gilbertville, red "Am. Packet 'Paid 24' Jun 6" credit exchange cds, advertised and forwarded with "Ford 5" ra
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Great Falls N.Y. "ADVERTISED", sharp bold straightline and matching "Great Falls N.H., Sep 20, 1865" double-circle datestamp on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), four-ring cancel and matching "Fryeburg Me, Sep 5" cds to Great Falls; reduced at left, 3¢ tiny perf tear, Very
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Johnstown N.Y. "Adverts'd", straightline handstamp on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular dotted grid duplexed with "Casanova, N.Y. Feb 28" to Johnstown, "Due 3" circular handstamp, reverse with bold "Johnstown N.Y. Jul 10" cds and sharp "Dead Letter Office, P.O.D
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Middletown N.Y. "ADVERTISED", bold straightline with pencil "June 16" dating and matching "Middletown N.Y. Jul 23" cds on cover bearing 3¢ red, grilled (94), s.e., tied by quartered cork duplexed with partial "N.Y. Jun 12" cds to Colored Person at Middletown N.Y., manuscript "Not Call
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Morrisville N.Y. "ADV. 1.", straightline handstamp on Lady Liberty and Flag patriotic cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Marshall Mich. May 8" cds to Morrisville N.Y.; slightly rough opening and nick at top left, F.-V.F. US$75-100
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Niagara Falls N.Y. "Adv." and "May 15", two blue advertised handstamps on orange buff. US$50-75
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Norwich N.Y. "ADVERTISED", bold sharp strike along with "Oct 1" dater on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "Addison N.y. Sep 17" cds to Norwich, Very Fine and choice strikes. US$75-100
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"New York Post Office, Advertised", ovals on three covers, each with strike of "CANNOT BE FOUND" straightline in black, purple and red and bearing with 3¢ rose (65) frankings; small flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce trio. US$150-200
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New York "Advertised 4 cts", red straightline with matching "New York, Aug 3" cds on orange buff cover with red "San Francisco '40' 1 May" integral-rate cds to New York City, forwarded to Poughkeepsie N.Y. with red "FORWARDED" straightline with blue ms. "5" totaled to blue ms. "14" cents due,
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"New York Post Office, Advertised, Oct 8", partial oval with "Cannot Be Found" straightline adjacent with "New York, Nov 7" cds backstamp on 10¢ green (U40) entire canceled by "STEAM SHIP" to New York City, endorsed "Per S.S. "Arizona"" at top left, sent to Dead Lett
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New York City "ADV'D 4 Cts.", red straightline on gray 1848 folded letter with partial "Jackson, Mi. May 29" and "Paid" handstamp with ms. "10" rating to Rothburns Hotel, New York City, addressee no longer there, forwarded with red "New York '2 cts' Jun 24" integral-due cds for drop ra
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New York N.Y. "ADVERTISED 4 cts.", bright red straightline on buff cover with blue "Buffalo N.Y. '10' Jun 6" integral-due cds to New York City, Very Fine and scarce 4¢ advertised rate. US$75-100
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New York "ADVERTISED 4 cts.", red straightline on blue 1849 folded letter with blue "Columbus Ga. Oct 7" cds and matching "10" circular rating handstamp to New York; file fold, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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New York "ADVERTISED", bold straightline on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), light corner crease, to New York City, Very Fine. US$50-75
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New York N.Y. "ADVERTISED 4 cts", red straightline on orange transatlantic cover with red "Paid at Liverpool, AU 16, 1849" framed handstamp and reddish ms. "1/" schilling, Liverpool (6.16) oval backstamp and red "5 Cents" credit h.s., New York red "Paid/Ship" two-line and "24" rating h.s.; ed
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New York N.Y. "Advertised, Jan 28", cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by manuscript "Athol N.Y., Jan 19" postmark to Alexander T. Stewart in New York city, original 1865 enclosure; opening tears and stains at bottom, Fine appearance. US$50-75
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"New York Post Office, Advertised", sharp oval on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), three large margins, tied by partial "Albany N.Y. Mar 21" cds on orange buff cover to New York City, Very Fine. US$50-75
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"New York Post Office, Adv., Due 1 Cent, May 13", bright red oval on cover bearing 1¢ red brown (210) tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Suffield Conn., May 6" cds on light buff cover to New York City, "Letter returned to the office Carrier." yellow label tied by purple "Unclaimed, N.Y.
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"New York Post Office, Advertised", oval handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) mostly large margins, tied by "Chicago, Ill. May 5, 1857" cds to New York City; top left edge tear, Very Fine. US$50-75
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New York N.Y. "ADVERTISED", red straightline handstamp on 1851 folded letter with ms. "New Alexandria Pa, January 2" postmark and matching "Paid 10" rating to New York City, red "New-York, Jan 21" cds with "FORWARDED" straightline annd blue ms. "5" due rating to Philadelphia; file fold
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New York "ADVERTISED", bold red straightline on 1851 folded letter from Canada with red "Cobourg, MY 12, 1851" double-arc along with matching "10" rating and "Canada" framed arc exchange handstamp to New York City post office, flap with ms. "24th May 1851, Returned from dead l. Office" note,
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New York City Advertised Covers, 1876-1908, grouping of 27 covers with a variety of marks to include "ADVERTISED" and "CANNOT BE FOUND." Four covers w/ great strikes also have 1¢ postage due stamps affixed to the front. Others have on the front "Advertised" using a variety of oval
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Oswego N.Y. "ADVERTISED", bold straightline and matching "Not called for" script straightline, matching partial "Oswego, Jan 15, 1862" cds backstamp on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b), tied by sharp "Fostoria O. Nov 12" cds to Oswego; reduced at right, edge and
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Ovid N.Y. "Adv", manuscript marking on 1822 folded letter with red "Detroit, Mic. T. Jan 19" double-oval postmark and red ms. "25" cent rating to Ovid N.Y., Very Fine and rare early advertised use from Michigan Territory. US$100-150
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Port Jarvis N.Y. "ADVERTISED" and Zevely Dead Letter Office Return Envelope, oval framed handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) canceled by cross-roads cancel duplexed with "Middletown N.Y., Dec 1" cds to Port Jarvis, ms. "Unclaimed" and sent to Dead Letter Office,
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Potsdam N.Y. "ADVERTISED - 2 CENTS", red straightline on 1850 folded letter with light red "Shoreham Vt. Jun 14" origin cds and ms. "5" rating to Pottsdam N.Y., Very Fine and choice strike. US$50-75
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Rochester N.Y. "Adv, Oct 14, 1865", framed handstamp and "Unclaimed" straightline on cover originating in Vancouver Island with blue "Post Office, Victoria, Vancouver Island, Paid" oval handstamp and bearing 10¢ green (68), small tear at bottom, canceled by bold four
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Rome N.Y. "ADVERTISED.", blue serif straightline on cover with "Alby. & Buffalo R.R. Jun 22" route agent cds and pencil "5" cent rating to Rome N.Y., original etter accompanies; light stain top left, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Saratoga Springs N.Y. "ADVT 1", sharp arc advertised handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire to Saratoga, bold "Missent to Brooklyn N.Y." circular handstamp; stained at right, Fine and scarce with two rare auxilliary markings. US$75-100
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Saratoga Springs N.Y. "ADVT 1", neat arc handstamp on orange buff cover with sharp "Whately Mas. Aug 7" cds and matching "Paid 3" handstamp to Saratoga Springs, pencil 1855 dating on reverse; some edge wear, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Schenectady N.Y. "Advertised, Aug 9", circle handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by incredible intense "Root, N.Y., 28 July" rimless postmark to Schenectady N.Y., forwarded to Albany N.Y. with "Schenectady N.Y. Jul 30, 1862" cds with "FORWARDED" straightline and "3
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Syracuse N.Y. "ADV 1 ct", blue straightline on cover with 3¢ dull red (11A), small flaws, tied by "Dansville N.Y. Dec 7" cds to Syracuse, Very Fine, ex-Skinner. US$50-75
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Troy N.Y. "Advertised and FORWARDED" with "7cts.", manuscript advertised with blue "FORWARDED" straightline and "7 cts." double-circle rating handstamp on 1847 folded letter with manuscript "Linden N.Y., May 27" postmark and "5" cent rating to Troy N.Y., forwarded with bold blue "Troy N.Y., J
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"Troy N.Y., Advertised, May 15", cds along with "Not Called For." straightline and "May 5" dater on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by blue fancy radial cancel, matching partial blue "Rutland Vt., May 4" cds to Troy N.Y., reverse with "Troy N.Y., Jul 11, 186
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Troy N.Y. "Advertised: 1ct.", bold blue oval handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), large margins to in, top left corner clipped, tied by "Schnectady N.Y. Feb 24" on cover to Troy N.Y., a Very Fine strike. US$100-150
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Troy N.Y. "2", manuscript advertised rating on 1845 folded letter with red "McGrawville, N.Y. Oct 3" cds and matching bold "5" rating handstamp to Troy, total due of ms. "7" cents, sent to D.L.O. with "Dead Letter Office, P.O. Department" double-oval backstamp; edge wear, Very Fine. US
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Troy N.Y. "Advertised: 1 ct.", perfect blue oval handstamp on buff cover with red "West Rutland Vt. Oct 27" cds and matching bold red "Paid" handstamp with ms. "3" rating to Troy; edge wear and flap tears, Very Fine and choice strike. US$50-75
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"Troy, N.Y. Advertised, May 14", bold cds and "May 6" dater on cover braring 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel duplexed with "Georgetown D.C., May 4 '64" cds to Troy; reduced at left, Very Fine strike. US$50-75
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Troy N.Y. "Advt." with "2cts.", manuscript advertised with blue double-circle handstamp rating on 1847 folded letter with manuscript "Gaylords Bridge Ct, July 21" postmark with matching ms. "5" rating to Troy N.Y., blue "Troy N.Y. Aug 2" cds with matching blue "FORWARDED"
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Utica N.Y. "ADVERTISED 1ct., large blue straightline on orange cover with bblue "Sackets Harbor, N.Y. Nov 3" cds and matching "5" in circle rating handstamp to Utica, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Utica N.Y. "ADVERTISED 1ct.", large straightline and additional "Not called for" straighline on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Mineral Point Wis., May 22, 1862" to Utica N.Y., reverse with "Utica N.Y. Aug 1, 1862" backstamp; 3¢ corner crease, side back
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Utica N.Y. "ADVERTISED, 2 CENTS.", blue straightline on gray 1849 folded letter with blue "Rome N.Y. Jul 25" cds and matching "V" double-circle rating handstamp to Utica N.Y., Very Fine. US$50-75
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Waverly N.Y. "ADVERTISED", straightline handstamp on orange "The Rebellion Record." cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), torn, canceled by four-ring target cancel duplexed with "New-York, Jul 1" cds to Waverly, original 1862 The Rebellion Record enclosure; some light soiling, F.-V.F.(page)
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White Plains N.Y. "Advertised 4", pencil rating on 1846 folded letter with sharp blue "Harrisburg Pa. Aug 31" and matching "5" rating handstamp to New York City, red "New-York, Sep 16" cds and matching "FORWARDED" straightline to White Plains with ms. "5" rating all totaled to "13" cent due,
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New York Advertised Covers, 1848-1917, excellent group of 100+ covers. Selection ranges from the 1840s into early 20th century. 23 stampless, also saw some covers with postage dues affixed. Some pointing hands noted and lots of strong "ADVERTISED," "UNCLAIMED," and "NOT CALLED FOR" markings.
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Akron, Ohio "Adv. 2", dark red handstamp on orange buff cover with bright red "Pittsburgh Pa. Dec 17" cds and matching "5" rating to Arkron Ohio; vertical file fold, Fine and very rare. US$50-75
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Akron, Ohio "Adv 2", pencil advertised rating on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. jumbo, canceled by double strike of circular grid, matching "Silver Creek N.Y. Aug 30" cds to Akron, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Cincinnati, Ohio "ADV / NOT CALLED FOR", choice red and blue strikes on 1860 and 1870s covers respectively, first with red strike and matching "Cincinnati O. Jul 13" cds backstamp plus blue "ADV/Jun 16" handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) from South Vassalboro Me.; second with blue s
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Cincinnati Oh. "ADV 1", red sharp straightline on free franked United States Patent Office official business cover with "Washington D.C. 'Free' Sep 26" attached rate cds to Cincinnati, sharp "Dead Letter Office, P.O. Dept." circular handstamp, pencil 1851 dating; wax seal stain and upper righ
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Cincinnati, Ohio "ADV 1", red straightline on buff cover with green "Jewell Harrison & Co., New York, Commission Merchants" cameo corner card bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), small flaws, tied by partial "New York, Dec 29" cds to Cincinnati Oh., Very Fine. US$50-75
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Cincinnati Ohio "ADV. 2", red handstamp with red "Cincinnati O. Jul 25" cds and ms. "Missent" rating on Apr. 12th 1851 gray folded letter with partial "Logansport La. Apr" cds and "5" rating handstamp to Connersville Ind.; file folds, F.-V.F. and unusual missent advertised use.
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Cleveland Ohio "ADVERTISED, OCT 1", two-line red handstamp at left on 1840 folded letter with red "Petersham, Mass. Sep 15" cds with ms. "25" cent rating; tone spot and light overall toning, Fine, the earliest recorded advertised handstamp. US$150-200
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Cleveland Oh. "Adv, FEB", red double-framed handstamp on 1848 blue folded letter showing red "Cape Vincent N.Y., Jan 10" cds and manuscript "10" rating to Cleveland, endorsed "Recd Feby 2/48; file fold, Very Fine, only recorded example of this Cleveland handstamp, ex-Tom Allen.
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Cleveland, Ohio "Advertised, NOV 1", red double-framed handstamp (type E) on blue 1846 folded letter with partial red "Perrysburg O. Oct 31" cds and bold red "5" rating to Cleveland Oh.; vertical file fold and left edge stain, F.-V.F., only recorded type E handstamp in red(page)
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Cleveland Oh. "ADVERTISED, OCT 1.", black two-line handstamp (Type C) at lower left on 1839 folded letter with bold red "New-York, Sep 26" cds and ms. "25" cent rating to Cleveland; some edge splitting and wear, F.-V.F., only recorded type C advertised handstamp. US$50-75
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Cleveland, Ohio "Advertised, August 1.", black two-line handstamp on 1839 folded letter free franked "Free, E.W. Curtis P.M., Geddes NY" to Cleaveland Ohio, Very Fine, the finest type 3 example. US$50-75
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Cleveland Oh. "Advertised, OCT 1", red double-framed handstamp on 1846 folded letter with blue "Jamaica N.Y., Sep 19" cds and matching "10" rating handstamp to Cleveland, 1846 docketed at left, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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Cleveland, Ohio "Advertised, Nov 1", blue double-frame handstamp on folded cover with blue ms. "Foxboro Mass, Oct 24" postmark with matching "25" cent rating to Cleveland Oh.; some wear, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Cleveland, Ohio "ADVERTISED / OCTOBER 1.", perfect strike of red two-line handstamp at lower left of 1832 folded letter with partial red Lansingburgh N.Y. cds with red ms. "25" rating to Warrensville near Cleveland Oh.; small faults and docketing, Fine appearance, the earliest re
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Cleveland, Ohio "Advertised, July 1.", neat black strike of two-line handstamp on 1837 folded letter with "Parkman O., June 15" manuscript postmark and matching "10" rating to Cleveland Oh., Very Fine early advertised marking. US$50-75
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Cleveland Oh. "Advertised, SEP 1", bold blue double-framed handstamp on 1843 folded letter with manuscript "Williamsville N.Y. Augt. 30th" postmark and ms. "18¾" rating to Cleveland Oh.; some wear and edge splitting, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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Dayton, Ohio "ADV. 1.", neat handstamp on 1851 folded letter with blue "Buffalo, N.Y. '3 Paid' Nov 18" integral-rate cds to Dayton, additional blue "Paid" handstamp, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Delaware, Ohio "ADVERTISED", straightline and large "Sep 1" circular handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Cimarron, New Mexico, Jul 18, 1867" double-circle territorial datestamp to Delaware, Ohio, enclosed a letter from a farmer who mentions a local gold rush: "&hel
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Delaware, Ohio "ADVERTISED", straightline with "Jun 1" cds on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small flaws, with ms. "18" cancel and matching ms. "Cimarron, N M., April 18 - 1867" territorial postmark to Delaware, Ohio, enclosed a letter from a farmer; reduced slightly at left,
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Middletown, Ohio "AD", advertised handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Rock Island, Ill. Jul 26, 1860" cds to Middletown Oh., forwarded with 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Middletown O. Sep 13" cds to Xenia Oh.; stamp and cover flaws,
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Newark, Ohio "Adv 1", magenta ms. rating on buff The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Comp. corner card cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "Newark N.J. Jul 29" cds to Newark N.Y., forwarded with bold "Newark N.Y., Sep 20" cds and ms. "Forwarded 3" rating to Newark Ohio, total due
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Painesville, Ohio "ADVERTISED" with ms. "Nov 16" and "1c", two straightline strikes with ms. dating and due ratings on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by six-ring target, matching "Coopersville Mich. Nov 1" cds to Painesville Oh., Very Fine. US$50-75
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Painesville, Ohio "Adv 1", blue advertised handstamp on brown wrapper cover with manuscript "Hainesville Ill, May 16th" postmark with ms. "20" rating undated with "Underchd 20" totaling "40" cent due; light folds, Very Fine and unusual. US$
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Piqua Oh. "ADV", red advertised oval on 1839 folded letter with red "Columbus O. Dec 14" cds and blue ms. "12" rating to Piqua, Very Fine and exceedingly early advertised handstamp. US$75-100
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Shanesville Oh. "ADVERTISED", neat straightline ties pen canceled 3¢ dull red (26), couple short perfs, on small orange cover with manuscript "Shanesville O. Apr. 12th." postmark to Millersburgh Oh.; some edge wear, F.-V.F. and unusual use with advertised handstamp tying stamp.
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Ohio Advertised Covers, 1840-1916, lot of 60 covers. Five items are stampless, a couple of foreign originated items to Cleveland. Great representation of smaller Ohio towns like Jefferson, Piqua, Portsmouth, Springfield, Xenia and variety with Cleveland and Columbus. Inspect the backsi
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Oregon City, Oregon Territory "ADVERTISED", straightline handstamp on blue 1855 folded letter with manuscript "Bagdad Mo, Feb 3rd" postmark and matching ms. "10" cent rating to Oregon City, Oregon Terr., Very Fine and rare territorial advertised use. US$100-150
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Danville Pa. "Adv 1", unusually large advertised handstamp on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red, type II (25A), some slight perf toning, tied by manuscript "August 10" postmark to Danville Pa.; partial bottom flap, Very Fine and striking advertised use, #25A catalogs $95
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Honesdale Pa. "ADVERTISED", perfect sharp strike of oval framed handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by double strike of blue "Rutland Vt. Oct" cds to Honesdale Pa., Very Fine and choice. US$75-100
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Johnstown Pa. "Adv 1", manuscript rating at right on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), corner flaw, pen stroke cancels with matching ms. town "5 Jun" postmark to Johnstown, forwarded with ms. "Ford 3" rating to Wyoming Pa., "Tunkhannock Pa. Oct 1" transit backstamp, "<
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Meadville Pa. "Adv. 1 Cent.", fancy framed advertising handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid cancel and red "Indianapolis Ind. Sep 29" cds to Meadville, forwarded with 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid to Warren Oh., additional ms. "Due 1ct.";
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Philadelphia Pa. "ADVd 1 Ct", clear strike ties 3¢ dull red (26) along with "Philadelphia Pa., Dec 22" octagon datestamp on cover to Richmond Va., sent back with "Richmond Va. Dec 15, 1860" cds and "Forwarded" straightline, fancy framed "Rec'd, Dec 7" handstamp, Very Fine.
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Philadelphia Pa. "ADV, 1 Ct.", bold two-line handstamp and fancy framed "Rec'd, Apr 26" handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (26), also tied by ms. cross-hatching, matching "Eden Falls, Me. April 24" postmark on buff cover to Philadelphia Pa., forwarded to New York City with 3¢ dull red (26)
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Philadelphia Pa. "ADV. Nov 30, 1865", boxed handstamp with "Dead, Phila. Post Office. Jan 6" cds backstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed Wells Fargo & Co. frank endorsed "Overland", entered mails with "New York, Nov 24" duplex, blue "U.S. D.L.O., Jan 1865" cds; tear through i
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Philadelphia Pa. "ADVd 1 Ct", large two-line handstamp along with script "Not called for, no such person can be found" two-line handstamp and "Philadelphia Pa., Dead, Jun 7" cds backstamp on 3¢ pink (U34) entire canceled by "Morrisville Pa., Apr 2" cds to Philadelphia Pa. street address;
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Philadelphia Pa. "ADVERTISED", neat straightline and matching small "FEB 1" dater on light buff cover with fancy blue "Jones Brothers & Co., Publishers of Standard Works, Cincinnati O." corner card to Brockport N.Y.; reduced at right, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Philadelphia Pa. "Advertised, 1 Jun 1864, Due 2cts, Phila. Post Office", clear oval handstamp on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented grid, matching "Warren Pa. 29 May" cds to Philadelphia Pa.; reduced at right, folds and 3¢ flaws, Fine use with a choice str
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Philadelphia Pa. "Not to be Advertised", circular handstamp on yellow National Hotel corner card cover bearing 3¢ red, F grill (94) tied by segmented cork duplexed with "Washington D.C., Jul 9" cds to Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "General Delivery" at bottom left, "Received Phila. P. Offic
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Philadelphia Advertised "2", blue "Philadelphia Pa., Oct 29" cds with matching blue "2" double-circle datestamp, manuscript advertised "2" rating totalled to "4" cents due on gray 1845 folded letter apprently sent locally without address, "Dead Letter Office" circle handstamp, Extremely Fi
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Advertised covers, 1860s-1906, group of 20 covers. Most items are dated in late 1800s but did note a 1906 "DUE 6" item from Leeds noted with US postage dues along w/ triangular strike among others on back. Other key items are a better marking such as a two-li
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Philadelphia "Removed.", sharp straightline and additional "NOT FOUND" on light buff cover bearing 2¢ black, grilled (93) tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Phila'a, Pa., Post Office '3rd' Mar 16" cds to local address, F.-V.F., a rare auxiliary marking. US$75-100
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Towanda Pa. "Advertized", blue misspelled straight and matching "Towanda Pa. Jun 10" cds on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire to Towanda, forwarded to with ms. "ford 3" rating plus "1" advertising fee totaled to "4" cents due, Very Fine and attractive advertised use.
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Pennsylvania Advertised Covers, 1874-1919, lot of 33 covers. A number of stampless and postcard items with interesting marks. Noted a 1895 Rockwood Corner item with 4-line "DEAD LETTER OFFICE, MONEY LETTER, Letter___ Vol 53, No." Also a number of colorful and strong "ADVERTISED," "UNCL
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Newport R.I. "Advertised, 4ct.", large red handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "Mount Pleasant O. Jun 18" cds to Newport R.I., Very Fine and striking advertised handstamp. US$100-150
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Providence R.I. "Adv 1", manuscript rating on orange cover with blue "Searles & Williams, Ornamental Composition Manufacturers, New York" cameo on flap and bearing trace of 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by New York cds, mostly peeled off, addressed to Bradford Vt., fancy blue negative "Paid
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Providence R.I. "ADV 1 CENT", large red advertised framed handstamp on 1856 blue folded letter bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by bold "New-York, Mar 14" cds to Providence; file fold affects 3¢, otherwise Very Fine and rare advertised handstamp. US$100-150
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Providence R.I. "ADVERTISED / DEC 31", red three-line handstamp on 1863 orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue circular grid cancel, matching "Claremont N.H. Oct 19" cds to Brattleboro, forwarded with "Brattleboro Vt., Oct 20, 1863" cds and "Due 3" handstamp to Providence R.I., s
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Providence R.I. "ADV. / 1 Cent.", bold red framed handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire canceled by "Lawrence K.T., Nov 27" cds to Providence, additional bold "DUE" handstamp with ms. "3" cent due; edge wear, Very Fine. US$75-100
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Providence R.I. "ADV, Jan 18, 186", bold advertised framed handstamp on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by cork duplexed with "Staunton Va. Jan 8" cds to Providence; small right edge tear, otherwise Very Fine. US$50-75
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Providence R.I. "ADVERTISED", bold red straightline on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), small flaws, tied by partial "Hazelgreen Wis. Dec 14" cds to Providence; reduced at left with small edge tear, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Providence R.I. "A.D.V., 1 Cent", red framed handstamp on 1855 blue Union Mutual Fire Insurance Co. part-printed policy assessment notice bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by blue "Concord N.H., Jan 8" cds, Very Fine and attractive. US$50-75
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Rhode Island Advertised Covers, group of 11 comprising advertised uses from Providence (six), Newport (2), Pawtucket (2), Watchemoket, some better including Providence red "ADV. 1 CENT" framed #11A cover and Providence "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ #U10 entire, etc; some faults,
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Albion S.C. "ADVERTISED / JUN 1", two-line handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), small tear, pen cancel with matching ms. "W Webster My 20" N.Y. postmark to Lima N.Y., forwarded with "Lima, N.Y., May 27, 1862" cds and ms. "Ford 3" rating to Albion S.C., Very Fine
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Charleston S.C. "Advertised, One Cent.", blue framed two-line handstamp on blue 1852 folded letter with "Savannah Ga. '5' Feb 17" integral-rate cds to Charleston S.C., fresh and Very Fine. US$75-100
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Charleston S.C. Advertised Covers, 1846-1869, group of 7 including 1859 "ADVERTISED / ONE CENT" framed handstamp on 3¢ #26 from Marion S.C.; 1852 blue "ADVERTISED / ONE CENT" framed handstamp on 3¢ #10A (small tear) lady's embossed cover; 1846 large red "ADVERTISED" straightl
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Columbia, Tennessee "ADVERTISED", clear straightline on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Albion N.Y., Jul 9" cds to Columbia, forwarded with "Ford 3" rating to Janesville Wisc.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. US$75-100
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Nashville Ten., Advertised, Feb 4, clear strike on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) and 2¢ black (73), each canceled by circle of wedges fancy cancel, matching partial "Dimock, Pa, Jan 25" cds on cover to Nashville Tenn.; 2¢ corner repaired, Fine appearance. US$50-75
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Tennessee Postal History Advertised Covers, 1864-1906, lot of 10 covers mostly from late 1800s. Lot includes item like Clarksville, Jacksonville, Memphis,and Nashville strikes. A "NOT CALLED FOR" item Nashville and a three-line "General Delivey No. 1. Oc 12 1896, MEMPHIS, TENN." Others
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Texas Advertised Covers, group of 9 covers 1866-1911 comprising 1866 Clarksville "ADV / DEC 1" two-line handstamp on 3¢ #65 cover from Detroit Ill., Galveston "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ #65 cover from Columbia Pa., 1891 Houston "Advertised" cds and 1¢ #J15 on 2¢
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Middlebury, Vermont "Advertised, 1 Cent.", blue circle handstamp on free-franked cover with "Washington D.C., Aug 22, 1861" cds to Middlebury Vt., top left corner nicked, F.-V.F. and unlisted Vermont advertised use. US$50-75
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Montpelier, Vermont "ADVERTISED", two strikes of blue straightline, matching blue "Montpelier Vt. Nov 16 '64" backstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Worcester Mass., Oct 31" duplex to Montpelier, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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St. Johnsbury Vt. "ADVERTISED", straightline handstamp ties well centered 3¢ rose (65) along with ms. "Newbury Vt. Sept. 15 1863" postmark on orange cover to St. Johnsbury; edge tear at right, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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Woodstock Vt. "ADVERTISED", small blue straightline on folded letter with red "Lowell, Ms. Mar 16" cds and matching "5" rating handstamp to Woodstock Vt.; edge wear and light toning, a Very Fine strike. US$50-75
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Vermont Advertising Covers, group of 5 covers comprising St. Johnsbury "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ #65 cover, Montpelier stampless with bold red "1" cent advertising due h.s., Montpelier Vt. blue "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ #65 cover, Woodstock Vt. "Advertised" oval on #210
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Alexandria Va. "Not Found", neat straightline and matching "Alexandria Va., Feb 14, 1864" cds backstamp on 1864 orange cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65), matching ms. "Eolin Mills Vt., Jan 5" postmark to Camp Convalescent, Alexandria Va. Very Fine. US$75-100
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Portsmouth Va. "Advertised, Due 1, Apr 22", circle blue cds on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by quartered cork, partial red "Boston Mass., Apr 8" to Portsmouth; some edge wear, 3¢ small tear, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Richmond Va. "ADVERTISED", bold straightline on blue folded cover bearing 1¢ blue, type II (7) strip of three tied by pen cancel to Richmond Va., pencil "1854" dating; internal tear affects left stamp and right with light corner crease at top right, Fine. US$100-150
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Richmond Va. "ADV, 14 May", framed handstamp and bold "Richmond Va. May 3" cds backstamp on orange cover bearing illegal 3¢ pink (U58) cut-out canceled by target cancel, matching "Drake's Branch, Va. May 3" cds to Richmond Va., pencil "Due 3c" and "Opened by Mistake"
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Richmond Va. "ADVERTISED", bold blue straighline handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), margins to in, tied by grid cancel, matching "Norwich Ct. Nov 23" cds to Richmond, Very Fine. US$75-100
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Richmond Va. "ADV, May 29, 1865", boxed handstamp and additional bold "ADVERTISED" oval framed handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) just tied by circular grid to Confederate Col. Henry C. Cabell at Richmond; part of flap missing, F.-V.F. and scarce post-war use. US$75-100
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Richmond Va. "ADV, Jun 26, 1865", sharp boxed three-line handstamp on cover bearing pen-canceled 3¢ rose (65) and endorsed "Per Flag of Truce" to Richmond Va., ms. examiner's "Appd, M J O'B, A Ex" marking, pencil "Opend by Mistake"; some soiling, Fine and r
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Virginia Advertised Covers, 1885-1914, grouping of 15 items. Two postal stationary envelopes with great strikes-one has large boxed 3-line "ADVERTISED NOV 6 1886, RICHMOND VA" and other has 3-line "ADVERTISED, SEP 8 1902, and DANVILLE, VA" and "UNCLAIMED, SEP 25, Danville, Va." Also noted an
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Walla Walla, Washington Territory "Advertised", bold oval handstamp with matching perfect sharp "Walla Walla W.T., Feb 1" cds on orange cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65), faults, matching ms. "Lancaster Ind. Dec 17" postmark to Walla Walla, Wash. Terr.; cover corner tear, Very F
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Washington Advertised Covers, 1890-1917, group of 6 comprising advertised cities of Spokane (2), Seattle (2), North Yakima and Chehalis; some faults, F.-V.F. group.
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Fort Winnebago, Wisconsin Territory "2", advertised rating on 1848 blue folded letter with red "Keokuk, Ioa. Mar 21" cds and ms. "20" rating totaled to Fort Winnebago, ms. total "22" cents due; edge tears and wear, some edge toning, F.-V.F. US$50-75
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Kenosha Wisc. "ADV. / DUE 1.", blue two-line handstamp with matching "May 5" dating handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small flaws, tied by open grid cancel, matching "Amboy Ill, Apr 13" cds to Kenosha, pencil "Taken out by Mistake" at left, reduced at right, Very Fine.(page)
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Madison Wisc. "ADVERTISED", straightline with additional ms. "Adv 1" rating on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) to Madison Wisc., forwarded with "Madison, Nov 17" cds and "FORWARDED 3" straightline back to Albany, total due of ms. "4" cents, Very Fine.
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"Milwaukee, Wis, Advertised, Jul 27", bold cds and partial "NOT CALLED FOR" straightline with pencil "4" due rating on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. jumbo tied by "Peekskill, N.Y. Jul 18" cds duplex with segmented cork to Milwaukee, reverse with "Milwaukee Wis. Sep 3" cds
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Milwaukee Wis., Advertised, Apr 20, double-circle datestamp on orange cover bearing 2¢ black (73) tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Milwaukee Wis. Apr 10" cds to local address, half-circle "Not Called For" handstamp, Milwaukee (5.25) backstamp, Very Fine. US$50-75
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Racine Wisc. "ADVERTISED" and "1 cts", straightline with pencil rating and "DEC 1, 1860" dater and "Racine Wis. Mar 26, 1861" cds on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by bold four-ring cancel duplexed with "Janesville Wis. Nov 6, 1860" cds to Racine Wisc., forwarded with
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Sauk City, Wisconsin "AD", bold blue advertised handstamp on blue 1862 folded letter from Switzerland to Sauk City, Wisconsin with "Altstadten, 2 Jun 62" origin cds, Zurich (6.2) and Basel (6.3) transit backstamps, French red "Suisse, St. Louis" (6.4) exchange cds, red framed "Br. Service" ha
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Wisconsin Advertised Covers, group of 6 covers comprising "Milwaukee Wis., Advertised, Oct 3" cds on 3¢ #65 cover from New Haven Ct., Milwaukee Wisc. with "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ #65 cover from Madison Wis., Beaver Dam ms. "adverting 1c" rating on Vandalia cover, Dela
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Advertised and Forwarded Covers, 1850s-1883, group of 10 including Dunbarton N.H. #26 cover to Salem Mass. and forwarded with #26 to Goffstown N.H.; Merriville Ind. #65 cover to Salem Mass. with Advertised and Forwarded due 4¢ to Pittston Me.; North West Pa. #65 use to Camden N.Y.
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Georgia and North Carolina Advertised Covers, 1876-1908, group of 15 covers with a variety of marks to include single straightline "ADVERTISED" in a variety of sizes and fonts. Another with a rectangular enclosed "UNCLAIMED" along with a couple of Division of Dead Letter corner cards.
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Western States Advertised Covers, 1866-1929, lot of 26 covers. A number of states represented Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, and Oregon (9). Also noted an item originating in Mexico to Arizona and then forwarded to Tijuana, item has official seal from Mexico and
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Postage Dues used on Advertised Covers, 1887-90s, group of 6 including 1890 Medford Mass. with 1¢ #J15 and purple "ADVERTISED" straightline, 1887 Somerville Advertised with "Unclaimed" straightline tying 1¢ #J1, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. group.
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<B>Massachusetts Advertised Covers, 1846-1914,</B> excellent grouping of <B>60</B> covers. Selection ranges from the 1840s into early 20th century. Seven stampless and some others still with still with original content. Excellent selectoin of cities and towns. Lots of strong "ADVERTISED," "UNCLAIMED
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<B>Detroit Mich. "ADVERTISED",</B> sharp straightline and "Mar 23" dater on orange cover bearing <B>3¢ dull red (26)</B> tied by blue "Frederick Md. Mar 21, 1860" cds to Detroit Mich., reverse with "Detroit, Mich. Apr 15, 1860" cds, <B>Very Fine.</B> US$50-75
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<B>Detroit, Michigan "Advertising 2",</B> manuscript advertised rating on 1846 folded letter with blue "Kalamazoo, Mich. Apr 22" cds and ms. "5" cent rating to Detroit, forwarded with blue "Detroit, Mich. May 4" cds, matching "FORWARDED" straightline and "5" oval handstamp to Ann Arbor, total ms. "1
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<B>Detroit, Michigan "ADVERTISED",</B> oval framed handstamp along with "Mar 19" dater, "Unclaimed" oval and "Have your Letters Directed to Your Street & Number" oval on 1865 cover with red "Quebec, Paid, NO 15, 1865" cds with matching "CANADA, PAID 10 Cts" two-line exchange handstamp to Detroit Mic
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<B>Detroit, Michigan "Advertised, May 6",</B> cds with additional "UNCLAIMED" straightline on 1887 Griffin House building advertising cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210), small flaws, tied by bold "Detroit, Mich. Apr 22" duplex to local address, sent to Dead Letter Office with "Dead Letter Office,
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<B>Fentonville, Michigan "ADVERTISED 1",</B> straightline with manuscript "1" cent due on 6¢ green (U14) buff Nesbitt entire with "Diamond Springs, Cal, May 31" fancy double-circle postmark to Fentonville Mich.; repaired at top left, flap replaced, <B>Fine appearance.</B> US$75-100
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<B>Hillsdale, Michigan "ADVERTISED, JUL 21, DUE 1",</B> blue four-line handstamp on orange cover bearing <B>3¢ rose (65)</B>, s.e. at right, tied by "Nashville, Ten. Jun 26, 1863" cds to Hillsdale; reduced at left, <B>F.-V.F. and rare Michigan advertised marking.</B> US$75-100
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<B>Kalamazoo, Michigan "A." and "2",</B> manuscript advertised rating on 1846 folded letter with "Schuyler-Vill N.Y. Mar 5" cds with matching intaglio "10" circular rating handstamp to Kalamazoo, ms. "<I>12</I>" total due rating; some wear with small edge tears, <B>F.-V.F.</B> US$50-75
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<B>St. Joseph, Missouri "Advertised",</B> blue framed oval handstamp on 1861 orange cover with manuscript "Troy, Kansas, Feb 8, 1861" postmark and matching "Paid 6" to St. Joseph, neat "P.O. Department, Dead Letter Office, Sep 21, 61" double-oval, <B>F.-V.F.</B> US$75-100
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<B>St. Joseph, Missouri "ADVERTISED",</B> bold strike of dark blue straightline on cover bearing <B>3¢ dull red (26)</B> tied by "San Antonio, Tex. Aug 22" to St. Joseph; 3¢ minor perf toning, cover stain, <B>otherwise Very Fine.</B> US$50-75
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<td><b>Lot 111</b></td>
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<B>St. Louis Mo. "<B><I>ADVERTISED</I></B>",</B> italic straightlines in red, blue and black on group of three 1841 gray folded letters free franked by Northville N.Y. postmaster from the same correspondence to St. Louis; some edge wear, <B>F.-V.F. and scarce trio.</B> US$150-200
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<td><b>Lot 112</b></td>
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<B>St. Louis Mo. "Not to be Advertised",</B> two-line handstamp and "Jul 20" dater on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire canceled by light "Bethany W.V., Jul 9 ){kind=link}