1842 (Dec. 22) Edisto Island S.C. to North Santee S.C. via Charleston. Datelined folded letter carried by steamboat to care of Taylor Lawton Co., Charleston entering the mails with red "Steamboat" straightline and manuscript "12" cent rating for 10¢ postage plus 2¢ steamboat fee, manuscript "Forwarded by T. L. & Co. per Dill, 28th Decr. 1842" forwarders notation on flap, red crayon "1d" rating, red "Charleston S.C. Dec 29"...
Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 59 - Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC
In addition to the general auction, we will offer the Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston SC from Colonial to Post-Civil War including Carriers, C.S.A. Postmaster Provisionals, etc. with nearly 400 lots presented in a separate auction catalog.
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Lot #4052 - charleston postal history packets/inland waterway covers
1843 (Dec. 18) Edisto Island S.C. to North Santee S.C. via Charleston. Datelined folded letter carried by steamboat entering the mails with red "Charleston S.C. Dec 23" cds with matching "Paid" and "ONE CENT" handstamps, manuscript "11" cent rating for 10¢ postage plus 1¢ way fee; slight wax stain, Very Fine, an unusual way fee use.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4053 - charleston postal history packets/inland waterway covers
1845 (Jan. 4) Savannah Ga. to North Santee S.C. via Charleston. Datelined folded letter probably carried by steamboat entering the mails with red "Charleston S.C. Jan 23" cds with matching "Paid" and "ONE CENT" handstamps, red crayon "1d" and red manuscript "11" cent rating for 10¢ postage plus 1¢ way fee; light overall toning, F.-V.F., an unusual way fee use.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #4054 - charleston postal history packets/inland waterway covers
1850 (Feb. 23) New York N.Y. to Pontiac Mich. missent to Charleston. Light blue folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Feb 26" cds, matching "Missent & Forwarded" and "Steamboat" straightlines with large "10" cent rating handstamp, Extremely Fine, a remarkable steamboat use with tremendous eye appeal.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
This letter was apparently mistakenly placed on a non-contract steamboat on the New...
Lot #4055 - charleston postal history packets/inland waterway covers
1855 (c., Jul. 12) Charleston S.C. to Marion Village S.c. Cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), position 94R3, margins to touched, tied by "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Jul 12" cds, matching "Steam-Boat" straightline and large "2" due rating for captain's fee; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and interesting use.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
It is possible the 2¢ steamboat captain's fee was prepaid in cash as the...
Lot #4056 - charleston postal history packets/inland waterway covers
1859 (Feb. 21) Charleston S.C. to Washington D.C. Cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), deep rich color, tied by sharp "Charleston S.C. Feb 21 1859" cds, straightline "Steam-Boat" handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #4057 - charleston postal history packets/inland waterway covers
1860 (May 7) Capers Island S.C. to Charleston S.C. Orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), perf flaws at left, prepays postage tied by "Steam-Boat" straightline handstamp and matching large "2" cent due rating handstamp for 2¢ ship captain's fee, docketed at top left "1 Book / Capers 7th May 1860", Very Fine and rare use.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Over time Capers Island has been home to Indians...
Lot #4058 - charleston postal history railroad covers
North Eastern R.R. May 5. Sharp strike of cds duplexed with target cancel on 3¢ pink entire (U58) to Mount Holly S.C. on the N.E. R.R., Very Fine, Rarity IV, ex-Wyer.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #4059 - charleston postal history railroad covers
North Eastern R.R. 12 Dec. Fine strike of cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), four margins, on cover to Charleston S.C., original letter datelined "Chelsea 10 Dcr 1858", Very Fine, Rarity X, ex-Wyer.
Towle No. 340-B-1; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS NORTH EASTERN RAILROAD AGENT CDS.
The North Eastern Railroad was chartered December 16th 1851 and constructed largely through...
Lot #4060 - charleston postal history railroad covers
"So Ca R R, April 3". Manuscript railroad postmark and red "5" cent due rating handstamp on circa 1851 small cover to North Carolina, Very Fine, Rarity IV.
Towle No. 336-A-1; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #4061 - charleston postal history railroad covers
"So Ca R R, April 6". Manuscript railroad postmark and matching "5" cent rating on docketed 1851 folded cover to Willington S.C., F.-V.F., Rarity IV.
Towle No. 336-A-1; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #4062 - charleston postal history railroad covers
"SoCa R R, May 19". Manuscript railroad postmark on blue folded cover bearing 5¢ red brown (1), tied by two strikes of red circular grids, addressed to Sumpterville S.C., charge box notation; horizontal crease affects 5¢, F.-V.F., with 1980 P.F. certificate. Towle No. 336-A-1.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A RARE SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD AGENT USE BEARING THE 1847 ISSUE USE.
Lot #4063 - charleston postal history railroad covers
South Carolina R.R. Apr 20. Blue cds ties 3¢ brownish carmine (11A), bright color, margins to slightly in, on cover to Chesterville S.C.; some light aging, F.-V.F., Towle 336-D-3, Rarity V, ex-Wyer.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #4064 - charleston postal history railroad covers
South Carolina Rail Road, Receiving & Forwarding Office. Two covers with slightly differing corner card imprints, first with "Charleston S.C. Mar 5" cds on 3¢ entire to Chester S.C., other with "Charleston S.C. Apr 12" cds to Mount Tabor S.C. with original 1859 receipt enclosure; some soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4065 - charleston postal history railroad covers
South Carolina Railroad, Office of the General Superintendent, Charleston S.C. All-over illustrated shaded ad cover showing steam locomotive bearing 3¢ dull red (26), cancelled by black grid cancel and addressed to New York N.Y., matching bold "Charleston S.C. Nov 5" cds, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
The South Carolina Railroad was chartered December 10th 1827 as Charleston & Hamburg R.R.,...
Lot #4066 - charleston postal history railroad covers
South Carolina Railroad, Office of the Gen'l Superintendent, Charleston S.C. Blue illustrated cameo corner card depicting the renowned SCRR locomotive "Palmetto", on blue cover addressed to Branchville, S.C. R.R., endorsed "R.R.S." for railroad service at top right and "Care of Agent" at lower left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
The only rail lines leading out of Charleston that used cancelling devices...
Lot #4067 - charleston postal history railroad covers
Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad Sep 11. Clear strike of blue cds on circa 1849 blue folded cover to Shocco Springs N.C.; upper right corner nibbed, Very Fine strike, Rarity V.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #4068 - charleston postal history freight money letters
1840 (Nov. 29) Charleston S.C. to London, England. Folded cover with red "Charleston S.C. Nov 29" cds and two matching strikes of "Paid" handstamp with manuscript double-weight ratings of "50" for postage and "50" for freight money fee, carried as endorsed by Great Western from New York departing Dec. 9th to Bristol arriving Dec. 23rd, two-line "Bristol / Ship Letter" handstamp and manuscript "8" pence ship letter due...
Lot #4069 - charleston postal history freight money letters
1841, 1846 Freight Money Letters to Scotland and France carried by Great Western. Two folded letters, 1841 Nov. 14th to Lille, France carried from by Great Western from New York to Bristol with 25¢ Freight money rating on reverse, "Colonies & Art. 13." framed handstamp; 1841 Aug. 2nd to Greenock, Scotland carried from by Great Western from New York to Bristol, two "Paid" handstamps with 25¢ postage and 25¢ freight money notated; "...
Lot #4070 - charleston postal history freight money letters
1843 (Mar. 11) Charleston S.C. to London, England. Folded letter with partial red "Charleston S.C. Mar 11" cds with "Paid" handstamp and manuscript ratings of "25" for postage and "25" for freight money fee, "Forwarded by Herckenrath Lowndes & Co., Charleston" oval handstamp, New York "Too Late" straightline, flap with Liverpool Ship (4.7) framed handstamp and red London (4.8) arrival cds, manuscript "8" pence ship letter...
Lot #4071 - charleston postal history transatlantic mail
1836 (Mar. 28) Havana, Cuba to London, England via Charleston S.C. Datelined folded letter endorsed "p. 'Valparaiso' via L'pool", two bold strikes of red "Forwarded by C. Edmondston & Co., Charleston. S.C." framed handstamps on flap, framed "Liverpool / Ship Letter" handstamp and red London (5.16) arrival cds on flap, manuscript "1/7" one shilling seven pence rating, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $200 - 300....
Lot #4072 - charleston postal history transatlantic mail
1843 (May 10) Charleston S.C. to London, England. Folded letter with "Forwarded by Herckenrath Lowndes & Co., Charleston" oval handstamp, red "Charleston S.C. May 10" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "25" rating, carried by Cunard Line Hibernia from Boston May 16th to Liverpool arriving May 28th, red London (5.29) arrival backstamp and manuscript "4/-" four shilling due rating for four times the 1s...
Lot #4073 - charleston postal history transatlantic mail
1843 (Oct. 26) Charleston S.C. to Rotterdam, Holland. Light blue folded letter with "Forwarded by Herckenrath Lowndes & Co., Charleston" oval handstamp and red "Charleston S.C. Oct 26" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and "25" cent rating to Boston, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Hibernia from Boston May 16th to Liverpool arriving May 28th, red London (11.15) transit backstamp and manuscript "2/4" British debit, red...
Lot #4074 - charleston postal history transatlantic mail
[Retaliatory Rate] 1848 (Jul. 25) Constantinople, Turkey to Charleston S.C. via London. Cover with "Constantinople (Turquie) 25 Juil. 48" cds to London in care of Baring Bros., red London (8.10) backstamp and manuscript "1/3" due rating, later crossed out, red London Paid (8.11) Maltese cross postmark and red manuscript "1/-" shilling prepaid transatlantic packet rating, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool Aug. 12th to...
Lot #4075 - charleston postal history transatlantic mail
[Retaliatory Rate] 1848 (Sep. 1) Charleston S.C. to Liverpool, England. Datelined folded letter with rd "Charleston S.C. Sep 1" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "34" retaliatory rating, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Boston Sep. 6th to Liverpool arriving Sep. 20th, black Liverpool (9.20) backstamp and matching "1/-" shilling due rating for transatlantic packet fee, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $...
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