United States Postal History continued...
State Postmarks - Oregon & Washington continued...
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Lot Description |
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 (Marion) Salem, Or., Feb 2, 1862. Clear double circle postmark (Whittlesey 5, R 5) on 1860 3¢ red Star Die entire with 1861 3¢ rose with target cancel affixed over the obsolete indicia, to
California, "1862" docket at left, nice "new stamp over old stamp" usage following demonetization, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
(Image1) |
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $40.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1142 |
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 (Marion) Sublimity, Ogn., Sep 24th, 1859. Manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 1, R 6) ties 1857 3¢ dull red type II also cancelled with pen strokes on cover to Oregon City, stains at left affecting the postmark
and stamp, old plastic tape on the back but no bleed-through, early statehood use from a Post Office with no territorial postmarks recorded, accompanied by original 1859 letter and 1859 printed circular regarding land claim surveys, F.-V.F.,
the earliest known Sublimity manuscript postmark.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1143 |
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 (Polk) Buena Vista, Oregon. Two covers from the same correspondence to Dallas, first with Buena Vista, Orego., Oct 22/ 67 manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 1, R 5) and 1861 3¢ rose cancelled by pen
strokes, accompanied by a letter datelined "Buena Vista, Oct 22 1867" from a woman to her son and daughter, second 1864 3¢ pink entire with Buena Vista, Oreg., Sep 21 cds (Whittlesey 2, R 4), indicia with short line
cancel, "1869" pencil docket at left over the cds, both slightly reduced at left and second with small tape stain and repaired edge tears at right, F.-V.F. Pair.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Polk) Independence, Oregon, July 30/ 67. Manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 2, R 6) on embossed lady's cover to California, 1861 3¢ rose cancelled by pen strokes, slightly reduced at left, dockets from when
received and answered, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) |
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Polk) Luckimute, Ogn., Apl 9. Manuscript postmark showing spelling variant of "Lackemute" official Post Office name (Whittlesey 2, R 7) on cover with 1861 3¢ rose cancelled by pen strokes, to
Lafayette, "1866" pencil docket at lower left, a trifle reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
The Lackemute Post Office operated 1851-1874. Scarcity Index 7 in Helbock's books. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1146 |
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 (Wasco) The Dalles, Or, Sep 30. Cds (Whittlesey 3, R 4) on phonography text advertising cover, 1861 3¢ rose with grid cancel and just tied, Cummins correspondence to Washington D.C., "1864"
docket at left over part of the text, slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) |
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1147 |
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 (Washington) Hillsboro, Oregon. Two covers, first an 1861 folded letter to Maine with Hillsboro, Or., Sep 4 cds (Whittlesey 4, R 5) and 1857 10¢ green type V with target cancel, "1861"
docket at left, stain at bottom, accompanied by a handwritten transcription of the letter from a man to his family back home, "second" with Hillsboro, Orn., May 20/ 63 manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 3, R 5) and 1861 3¢
rose cancelled by pen strokes, to "Oak Point, Columbia C. Oregon" (no such Post Office but presumably sent to Rainier), discoloration from moisture, edge wear, Fine Pair.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Yamhill) Dayton, O.T., April 7th. Manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 1, R A) on cover to Ohio, 1851 10¢ green type II cancelled by numerous pen strokes, tape stain and repaired tear affecting the postmark, top
backflap partially missing, pressed horizontal crease, Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) |
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Yamhill) Dayton, Oregon, Dec 27- 1867. Manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 2, R 5) on 1864 3¢ pink entire, indicia cancelled by pen strokes, to New York, a trifle reduced at left, short edge tear at top,
accompanied by a letter datelined "Lafayette Yamhill Co. Oregon, December the 8th 1867" from a woman to her brother and sister that may be original to this cover, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) |
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Yamhill) Lafayette, O.T., Jan 14/ 58. Manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 1, R B) ties 1851 3¢ dull red on cover addressed in pencil to Portland Oregon, cover front only that has been rebacked, Very Fine
appearance.
Estimate; $100 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $100-200
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Yamhill) Lafayette, Ogn., Aug 12, 62. Manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 3, R 6) with manuscript "Paid 3" rate marking on stampless cover, Cummins correspondence to Eugene City, slightly reduced at left,
Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) |
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1152 |
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 (Yamhill) McMinnville, Oregon. Two covers, first stampless with McMinnville, Ogn., March 3 1862 manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 2, R 6) and manuscript "Paid 3" rate marking, to Oregon City, second
1864 3¢ pink entire with McMinville, Or., Apr 28 cds with only one "N" (Whittlesey 1 but statehood use), indicia with target cancel, to Portland, "1868" pencil notation on the back, first with short edge tears at
left and nibbled corner at lower left and second reduced at right, F.-V.F. Pair.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1153 |
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 (Virginia) Virginia Central R.R. May 13. Clear strike of route agent cds on 3¢ red (U2) entire to San Francisco Cal., manuscript "Due 15" rating; some edge wear, Very Fine and rare railroad
post office use.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
This double-eight cover was credited with half of the first ½ oz. prepaid 3¢, plus half of first ½ oz. unpaid 5¢ plus the second ½ oz. unpaid 10¢ for a
total due of 15¢. This is a very usual treatment of the short payment. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1154 |
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(Washington) Washington State Postal History. Group of over 500+ covers and cards, strong in the 1890-1920's, nice assortment of usages including special delivery, registered, etc., harder to find cancels including Tanner, Thorp,
Three Lakes, Toledo, Tolt, Union, Union Mills, Tulalip followed by a section of Vancouver, Spokane and Tacoma proper, assortment of Flag cancels and a wide variety of R.P.O.'s, 80+ covers & cards, interesting and quite varied selection.
Estimate; $400 - 600. |
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
Ephemera and Free Franks
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Lot Description |
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| 1155 |
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 1830
Report of the Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, on the Petitions Against the Transportation of the Sunday Mails. 15x22½", published by J. Marot, Philadelphia, of Mr. Johnson of Kentucky, from the Committee of the Post
Office and Post Roads, petitioning against the transportation and opening of the Public Mail on the Sabbath day; some soiling and tears, framed, Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1156 |
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 1850-55,
Express Company Receipts. Group of 5 receipts with four used, includes American Express Co. (Wells, Butterfield & Co.), Wells Butterfield & Co. 1850 with "Wasson" crossed out of letterhead, Adams Express Co., Wells & Co., and
unused illustrated Kinsley & Co. with offices served listed on reverse; Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1157 |
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 [Post
Office] "See 293 Sec. P.O. / Instructions". Red two-line handstamp and matching "New-York Feb 16" cds on folded part printed circular to Postmaster George P. Talmadge of Warren Ct. from the editor of American Messenger
requesting the postmaster reply with any subscribers that should be removed from their mailings to Warren; manuscript stain, Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
In the 1832 instructions, Section
293 reads, "It is the practice of many to address their hand-bills to Postmasters, by which means they give them an extensive circulation, free of postage. This is an abuse which must be corrected. In every instance where you receive a
communication, addressed to you as postmaster, with is of a private character, and designed to promote private interests, with an evident intention of giving circulation to it, without paying postage, you will return the same to the person who sent
it, under a new envelope, with the charge of letter postage endorsed." This did not apply to this mailing as it was concerning postal matters. (Image1) |
Est. $100-150
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1158 |
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 Isaac
Maltby Brd. Genl. Free frank on 1811 (Jul. 20) folded letter to Boston Mass., endorsed "Free" and "Contains 4 returns on militia concerns" addressed to William Donnison Esqr, Adjt. Genl., Boston, inside is the return for
the Second Brigade in the Fourth Division of the Militia commanded by Brigadier Gen. Maltby and additionally signed by him, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Brigadier General Maltby had command of the 2nd Brigade, 4th
Massachusetts militia that he continued throughout the War of 1812, and was active in defending the coast of Boston in that period. (Image1) |
Est. $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1159 |
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 [War]
Gideon Granger. Free frank "free Granger pmg." signature on 1803 folded cover to Boston Mass., manuscript "War Department" endorsement, reddish "Washn. City Jul 30" cds with matching "Free" rating
handstamp,docketing indicates original letter from Henry Dearborn July 29th 1803, repaired paper loss top center, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Under the Act of Congress approved March
2nd 1799, the "Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, Secretary of the Navy and the Postmaster General may frank letters or packets on official business, prepared by any other public office, in the absence of the
principal." Granger served as Postmaster General from 1801 until 1814 under Jefferson and Madison, and it was the only post he held with the franking privilege.
(Image1) |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction |
Packets/Inland Waterway Covers
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Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
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| 1160 |
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 1847-1848, Steamboat Covers from New York N.Y. Two blue folded letters, 1847 (Mar. 9) with red "Steamer 5" oval handstamp from New York N.Y. to Boston Mass.; 1848 (Oct. 5) with blue "Troy &
New York / Steamboat" framed handstamp and matching "7 cts." double-circle rating handstamp from New York N.Y. to Troy N.Y., Very Fine and choice pair.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) |
Est. $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
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