Postal History by State continued...
LotNo. |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
|
2059 |
|
|
[Massachusetts] 1855, hand drawn stamp on cover carried outside the mails, hand drawn stamp with manuscript "Weare/Aug/20/1855" & "Paid through" & "Politeness of Mrs Lydia Moulton", addressed to
West Amesbury MA, writes to "Please find my cards" (3 enclosed) and four page personal letter, rare & unusual, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2060 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] Cafs Lake M. T. Mar 5 (Cass Lake originally Cass Co., open 1852-57, later Pembina Co.) Excellent manuscript postmark, matching "Free A. Barnard P.M." on 1853 folded letter addressed
to NH, Fine to Very Fine, Risvold - 1 example known, no postmark illustrated, ex-Sampson. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $600-800
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2061 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] Cannon R Falls M.T. Nov 21 (Goodhue Co., Helbock rarity 3) Excellent manuscript postmark on buff cover franked with 3¢ dull red (26) addressed to "Waubonsee Kansas
Territory"; cover without backflap and light bends at the sides, Very Fine, Risvold - 1 to 5 covers known. Estimate $250 - 350.
(Image)
|
Suggested Bid $250-350
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
2062 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] Centerville (Ramsey Co., open 1856-9, Helbock rarity 8) excellent manuscript postmark, matching "Paid 3" on brown cover addressed to Townsend VT; cover with small flaws, Very Fine,
Risvold - unlisted. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
2063 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] CENTRAL POINT M.T (Goodhue Co., Helbock rarity 7) Two covers, 1) light, but legible strike ties 3¢ dull red imperf (11) on brown cover addressed to Henderson Minn, small
cover flaws; 2) Excellent partial strike on amber cover missing a stamp, addressed to St. Paul Minn, Fine, Risvold - 5 to 10 examples known. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
2064 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] CONCORD M.T (Dodge Co., Helbock rarity 3) Bold postmark ties 3¢ dull red (26) on small neat cover addressed to Spring PA.; small cover abrasion below postmark, otherwise Very
Fine, Risvold - unlisted. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
2065 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] NININGER M T (Dakota Co., Helbock rarity 6) Bold strike ties 3¢ dull red imperf (11) on orange cover addressed to Penn; cover slightly rough at right from opening and light
cover staining at bottom, Fine, Risvold - 10 to 20 examples known. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $250-350
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
2066 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] OWATONNA M. T (Steele Co.) Clear postmark cancels 1857 3¢ entire addressed to East Wilton NH; small entire flaw at LR, small cover tear at bottom, Fine, Risvold - 10 to 20 examples
known. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
2067 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] SAINT PAUL Min. Terr and M. T (Ramsey Co.) three covers; 1) Readable Risvold type II postmark ties 3¢ dull red imperf (11A) on Orange cover addressed to Mount Vernon Ohio;
1855 four page enclosure; 2) Weak Risvold type II postmark cancels 3¢ entire addressed to Scotland CT, small cover faults; 3) Well struck Aug 3 1858 Risvold type III postmark ties 3¢ dull red (26) on cover addressed to
Scotland CT; small cover faults, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
2068 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] SAUK RAPIDS M. T (Benton Co.) Excellent strike (Risvold type III) ties 3¢ dull red (26, scissors clipped perfs) on blue gray cover addressed to Wolcott VT, Very Fine,
Risvold - More than 20 examples known. Estimate $600 - 800
Latest Date known . (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $600-800
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
2069 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] St ANTHONY FALLS Min (Hennepin Co., Helbock rarity 3) Clear postmark (Risvold type III) on small neat cover franked with 3¢ Dull Red imperf (11A, manuscript cancelled)
and addressed to Windham CT, Very Fine, Risvold - 1 to 5 examples known. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
2070 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] TAYLOR'S FALLS M.T (Chisago Co.) excellent balloon postmark cancels 3¢ buff entire addressed to Berlin Heights Ohio, Very Fine, Risvold - 10 to 20 examples known.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2071 |
|
|
[Minnesota Territory] Taylor's Falls Min Jan 6 (Chisago Co.) Excellent manuscript postmark at UL of brown cover franked with 3¢ dull red imperf (11A) and addressed to Templeton Mass., this
postmark is similar to Risvold type II but different, possibly unique; light cover bends, Very Fine, Risvold - not listed. Estimate $300 - 400.
(Image)
|
Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2072 |
|
|
1718 Pre-Post Office Portsmouth NH to New York, folded letter sheet addressed to "Aldrm John Johnson/Merch/Newyoerke" (By ship "Breed" noted in letter), before earliest NH postmark, listed in
ASCC as "Piscat"in 1745 which was at the mouth of the Piscatqua River, with copy of contents, rare item, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
(Image)
|
Suggested Bid $500-750
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2073 |
|
|
1745 Postal Markings to Philadelphia, outer folded letter sheet, with manuscript "Piscat dwt 16:16" rate, double rate 16 pennyweight plus 16 grains ship fee, addressed to John Reynell/Merch/Att
Philadelphia", scarce postal marking, Fine to Very Fine, ex- Pennsylvania Historical Society. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2074 |
|
|
1753 Boston to Portsmouth, folded letter sheet from merchant Ambrose Vincent Jr. to Hugh Hull Wentworth concerning shipment of rum, manuscript 6/ postal marking top right corner, transcription included; piece missing
top center, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2075 |
|
|
1760 Postal Markings to Philadelphia, outer folded letter sheet with manuscript "Pisa Dwt/8" rate, addressed to Philadelphia, docketed "From Capt William Bearrne reced 3mo 5 1760", Fine to Very Fine, ex-
Pennsylvania Historical Society. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $600-800
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2076 |
|
|
1762 Postal Markings to Philadelphia, outer folded letter sheet with manuscript "P Dwt/8" rate, addressed to Philadelphia, docketed "From George Meserve/Reced 1 mo: 1.1762", Fine to Very Fine, ex-
Pennsylvania Historical Society. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $600-800
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2077 |
|
|
1783 Portsmouth NH straight line, complete strike "Portsmouth/February 24" straight line town cancel on folded letter sheet addressed to New York, business letter, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200 -
300. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $200-300
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2078 |
|
|
1784 Portsmouth NH red straight line, with "November 29" date on folded letter sheet with manuscript "2" (dwt) rate, addressed to Boston, Type "A" postmark, Very Fine. Estimate
$300 - 400. (Image)
|
Suggested Bid $300-400
SOLD for $135.00
Will close during Public Auction |