War of 1812
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 32 |
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 Bath Me. Dec. 10. Light strike of circular datestamp on
folded letter datelined "Bath December 6th 1812" from General William King to Hon. William Eustace, Secretary of War, in Washington D.C., endorsed "Free", contents are detailed reports on conditions including "The British are getting
short of provisions, and...they would probably attempt taking by force that which they cannot purchase, particularly at Eastport", extensive docketing including "Genl. Wm. King states his arrangements with the volunteers--suggests that others
be organized and that the law be modified-great want of boats", Fine, a fascinating War of 1812 letter (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 33 |
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 Alex Va. Jul. 24 (1813). Brown circular datestamp on
folded cover addressed to a lieutenant at Fort Buffalo N.Y. and forwarded to Fort Niagara N.Y., manuscript "25" rate plus 8c for forwarding postage for a total of 33c due, minor edgewear and toning, Fine use to Fort Niagara during War of 1812
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E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 34 |
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 "Patrick C. House (Va.) 6th Augt. 1813". Red manuscript
postmark at upper left of folded cover to Niagara, Upper Canada, instructions "Inf. Capt. at Ft. George", matching "25" rate, minor age spots, Very Fine, scarce use to Fort George in Canada which was treated as U.S. territory by the
postal service (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 35 |
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 NATCz MT Oct. 30. Clear strike of circular datestamp
with manuscript "37-1/2" rate on 1815 folded letter to Staunton Va., trivial wear, Very Fine example of the 50% War of 1812 surcharge rate from Mississippi Territory, marking illustrated in ASCC on p. 193 (Image)Search for comparables at
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E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 36 |
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 Chillicothe Ohio March 1. Bold strike of oval datestamp
with manuscript "Paid 25-1/2" on 1816 folded letter to Middletown Ky., contents requests his due of military land, Very Fine use showing the War of 1812 50% surcharge rate (17c plus 8-1/2c) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 150-200
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 37 |
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 Albany Dec. 2? (1815). Red circular datestamp on folded
letter to comptroller in Albany, manuscript "1-1/2" for 1c drop rate plus 50% War of 1812 surcharge, vertical file folds and some edgewear, Very Fine, rare drop rate showing the additional surcharge, only four such uses are reported for the
the entire country (Image)Search for
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E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 38 |
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 New-York Oct. 15 (1815). Clear strike of red circular
datestamp on folded letter to Albany N.Y., endorsed "pr Steam Boat" by sender, manuscript "76-1/2" War of 1812 50% surcharge rate (3x 17c rate=51c plus 25-1/2c), light vertical file fold, Very Fine, early steamboat use and rare War of
1812 surcharge rate, the first contract to carry mail by steamboat commenced April 15, 1815, ex Eggen (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 400-500
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 39 |
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 PHIL 20 APR (1816). Red circular datestamp with
manuscript "8" restored rate uprated to "10" on folded letter to New Germantown N.J., Very Fine, the 50% war surcharge was repealed effective March 31, 1816 with postage returning to 1799 rates, however this lasted only one month before new
rates were established, this was originally rated 8c for distances under 40 miles but changed to 10c for 40-90 miles, New Germantown is approximately 40 miles from Philadelphia
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E. $ 150-200
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 40 |
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 Schoharie Court House March 14. Perfect strike of large
red rimless datestamp on 1823 folded letter to New York, manuscript "18-1/2" rate, light vertical file fold, Very Fine use showing the new rates established May 1, 1816
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E. $ 150-200
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
