Garfield, 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.
U.S. Postal History #646
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Lot #1001 - u.s. postal history by topic free franks
Lot #1002 - u.s. postal history by topic free franks
Jones, 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.
Lot #1003 - u.s. postal history by topic free franks
Polk, 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...
Lot #1004 - u.s. postal history by topic free franks
Seward, 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.
Lot #1005 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1725 (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.
Lot #1006 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1743 (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.
Lot #1007 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1759 (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.
Lot #1008 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1765 (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.
Lot #1009 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1772 (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...
Lot #1010 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1773 (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.
Lot #1011 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1777 (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.
Lot #1012 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1780 (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...
Lot #1013 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
c. 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...
Lot #1014 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1783 (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...
Lot #1015 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1786 (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.
Lot #1016 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1786 (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.
Lot #1017 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1787 (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...
Lot #1018 - u.s. postal history by topic early stampless
1789 (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...
Lot #1019 - u.s. postal history by topic state and territorial
[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...
Lot #1020 - u.s. postal history by topic state and territorial
[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.
Lot #1021 - u.s. postal history by topic state and territorial
[California] Sacramento, circular "SACRAMENTO CAL. 40" postmark (Sacramento Co., Williams type SAC-2490) and matching "PAID" on brown cover addressed to New York City; light bends at sides from contents, Fine to Very Fine, rare.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1022 - u.s. postal history by topic state and territorial
[California] Mission San Jose, large circular postmark (Alameda Co., Williams type ALA-2760) ties 10¢ green type V (# 35) on amber cover addressed to Grass Lake Mich, manuscript "(O)ver Land Mail" at bottom left, nice early use as Williams lists this marking as used between 1862 and 1870; reduced at left, Very Fine, scarce.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1023 - u.s. postal history by topic state and territorial
[California] Stockton, postmark (San Joaquin Co., Williams type SAJ-2310) ties 10¢ green, type III (15, sheet margin at right) on brown cover addressed to Schuylerville NY; stamp appears torn from sheet and not cut, cover with small flaws and without backflap, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1024 - u.s. postal history by topic state and territorial
[California] Woodside, manuscript July 19 postmark (San Mateo Co., Williams type SAM-2420) and manuscript cancelled 10¢ green type II (# 32) on buff cover addressed to North Lansing NY; cover with light horizontal crease at bottom, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #1025 - u.s. postal history by topic state and territorial
California town cancel collection. 28 covers, mounted on pages, many identified with Williams numbers, towns include Chico, Dutch Flat, Eureka, Marysville, Oakland, Sacramento, Saint Helena, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Quentin, Santa Clara, Shasta, Sonoma, Tahoe, Vallejo, Windsor, Yankee Jims, and Yuba City; dates of usage are approximately 1851 to 1891 with most all of the covers used prior to 1870. Excellent range of...
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