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U.S. Postal History by Topic

Free Franks
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1001   imageGarfield, James, manuscript "Ja Garfield/MC" free frank as Member of Congress, with "Hiram O" c.d.s., addressed to Alliance OH, possibly secretarial, scarce signature, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Est. $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction
1002   imageJones, R.L (P.M. of Earlville) 3¢ (26) cancelled by "PAID" in circle and tied by oval "R.L. Jones, P.M./Oct 26 1860/Earlville NY" cds, to cover addressed to Brewer ME; reduced at right, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $150 - 200. (Image) 		Est. $150-200
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
1003   imagePolk, James K., receipt notes in hand of President Polk at left of cover addressed to President of the U.S., Washington, D.C. bearing "Vera Cruz, Mexico, Apr 14" framed postmark and matching "10" rating crossed out in manuscript, U.S. Army Captain Jonathon Herron was recommending an applicant for a position; light crease and contemporary small hole, Very Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750

Lincoln was the only Representative to vote against the Mexican War.

President Polk's note reads, "Capt. Jno. Herron, 1st Penna. Regt., Mexico - respecting an application made by the friends of Mr. O.H. Ripley for an appointment in the army, and speaking very highly and favorably of him - May 24th, 1848". (Image) 		Est. $500-750
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction
1004   imageSeward, William, 2 free franks: the first on Department of State official cover with black mourning border addressed to his wife Fanny in his home town of Auburn NY, with Washington DC Free hand stamp at left, the second on Department of State official cover also addressed to Auburn NY with Washington DC hand stamp at left, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image) 		Est. $250-350
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
Early Stampless
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1005   image1725 (Jan. 17) Boston Ma. to Salem Ma., datelined folded letter addressed "To Mrs. Hanah Pickering widow In Salem", and endorsed "Pr. Mr. John Webb, Pray Deliver with Care", apparently carried privately, an early letter, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Est. $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
1006   image1743 (Jun.) Wicomico, Md. to Ayr, Scotland, datelined folded letter endorsed "p ye Concord Captn. George Hutchison Q.D.G.", carried by the tobacco ship Concord to Scotland, the letter accompanied a shipment of tobacco, butter and cheese consigned by the sender; edge wear, docketing on front, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Est. $200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
1007   image1759 (Oct. 1) New Hampshire to London, England, docketing on folded cover carried by private ship to London, received with "31 / DE" Bishop mark; small hole in front, Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) 		Est. $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1008   image1765 (c.) to Marblehead Ma. via Boston (or Providence), folded cover carried by private ship to Boston, entered the mails with manuscript "Bsh" postmark and "4.16" rating, local currency "11/8" rating; some wear, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Est. $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction
1009   image1772 (Mar. 21) Philadelphia Pa. to Salem Ms., folded letter datelined "Philadelphia" and endorsed "p post", Philadelphia forwarder's endorsement on flap "Phila. March 21st 1772 Forwarded…Andw. Cabot", entered post with red "PHILA / DELPHIA" two-line handstamp across flaps and partial "21 MR" Franklin mark, red manuscript "4,16" rating with "16" crossed out, Salem manuscript "10/", the 4 dwt rate for 300-400 miles, rated 10 shillings in local currency; some minor splitting with hinge reinforcement, tiny paper removal on flap, Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image) 		Est. $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1010   image1773 (Apr. 9) Kingston Md. to Philadelphia Pa. via Baltimore, folded cover with docketing, hand carried to Baltimore where posted, "Baltimore" handstamp and manuscript "2.16" rating, red manuscript "1/4", the single 2 dwt 16 gr (8 pence) rate for 100-200 miles, rated 1 shilling 4 pence in local currency (14d postage plus 2d carrier fee); splitting and cover tear, Fine.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image) 		Est. $1,000-1,500
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1011   image1777 (Feb. 22) Dorchester Heights military letter, military letter and answer carried by military express from Dorchester Heights, the American fortifications overlooking Boston, on February 22, 1777 from Capt. Jonas Hartsell to Capt. Benjamin Haskell, about one year after the British were forced out of Boston; some reinforcement and foxing, Fine, rare.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Est. $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1012   image1780 (Jul. 23) Savannah Ga. to Portsmouth England, folded letter with "Savanay" dateline from a British seaman carried by private ship to Portsmouth England, entered the post with "PORTSMOUTH / SHIP-LRE" two-line handstamp to London, arrived with "11 / OC" Bishop mark and carried on to Dunbar; soiling and small faults, Fine.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

After a decided defeat at the hands of the British, and due in large part to the inefficacy of the French Alliance, Savannah was occupied from December 1778 into July 1782. (Image) 		Est. $1,000-1,500
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1013   imagec. 1781, Military Express mail to Brig. Gen. Jethro Sumner, group of 15 mostly docketed from 1781, endorsed either "pr Express" or various signatures including "Favd by Maj. Decon" or "Favd. by Lieut. Andrews", addresses include "Head Quarters at Hills of Santee", "Southern Army", "Harrisburg", and "Warren County", a rare group, Fine.
Estimate $750 - 1,000

A DIFFICULT ASSEMBLAGE OF MILITARY EXPRESS MAIL TO JETHRO SUMNER.

Jethro Sumner was active in the measures that preceded the Revolution, and in 1760 was paymaster of the provincial troops of North Carolina and commander at Fort Cumberland. In 1776 he was appointed Colonel of the 3rd North Carolina Regiment by the Provincial Congress, and served under Washington in the north. He was commissioned Brigadier-General by the Continental Congress in 1779 and ordered to join General Horatio Gates in the south. He was at the battle of Camden in 1780. He then served under General Nathaniel Greene, including at the battle of Eutaw in September 1781. After this, he was active in keeping the Tories in check in North Carolina until the close of the war. (Image) 		Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1014   image1783 (Jan. 6) Philadelphia Pa. to Boston Ms., datelined folded letter from R. Throckmorton bearing Philadelphia "8 / IA" Franklin mark and manuscript "4" rating, endorsed "p post", the 4 dwt rate for 300-400 miles, Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600

A letter written by R. Throckmorton which reads in part: "I was disappointed in my expectations of receiving your additional instructions for my government in Virginia p.post at Trenton, and having given directions for any letters that might appear by the next post following me to this place… but I am sorry to find that the weather had prevented the mail arriving at Morristown as usual."

Starting with this cover and until 1798, Philadelphia only used a Franklin mark and did not use a city name postmark. Only three exceptions during that 15 year period have been documented. (Image) 		Est. $400-600
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction
1015   image1786 (Jun. 7) London, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter bearing red London "7/JU" Bishop mark on reverse and matching "Post Paid" circular handstamp, red manuscript "pd 1/" rating, manuscript "2" rating; some paper loss on flap, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Est. $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1016   image1786 (Nov. 1) Westminster England to Perth Amboy N.J. via packet, folded letter with date bearing manuscript "P 2/-" and "2/0" ratings, circled "Post Paid" handstamp and matching "1 / No" Bishop mark, prepaid 2 shilling packet fee; small edge faults, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Est. $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1017   image1787 (Feb. 10) Puerto Principe Cuba to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Pto Principe" dateline, carried by private ship to New York, entered the post with "N-York - March 21." straightline postmark and matching "2" rating, Philadelphia "1/" local currency, the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles from New York to Philadelphia, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee); lightly soiled file fold, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) 		Est. $300-400
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction
1018   image1789 (Oct. 5) Exeter England to Philadelphia Pa., folded ship letter with "Exon" dateline, bearing "EXETER" and "FALMOUTH" straightline handstamps, manuscript "pd 1/6" rating, carried to a port within 100 miles of Philadelphia, manuscript "1.8" rating, post paid the 1 shilling transatlantic packet plus 6 pence British inland postage, rated 1 dwt 8 gr for 60-100 miles to Philadelphia, Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image) 		Est. $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
State and Territorial
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1019   image[California] Don Pedros Bar, manuscript postmarks on two covers with 1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. The first with 3¢ (11) pen cancelled, with manuscript "Don Pedros Bar/June 28 Cal", addressed to Martinez CA, cover with light toning and edge flaws. The second franked with 3¢ (26) pen cancelled, with manuscript "Don Pedros Bar/Nov 5th Cal", same correspondence as the first cover, light toning and edge flaws, Fine to Very Fine, scarcity index 8, rare postmarks.
Scott $28.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) 		Scott $28
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
1020   image[California] Grass Valley, small double circle "GRASS VALLEY CAL NOV 4 1863" postmark (Nevada Co., Williams type NEV-660) and magenta manuscript "Paid 30" on amber cover addressed to Haut Rhin, France, red "NEW PAID YORK 24" exchange mark at top right, French transit marks and backstamps; cover with light creasing and soiling, Fine, very scarce.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image) 		Est. $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

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