1800 (Mar. 4) Charleston S.C. to Newburyport Mass. Folded letter from the Brown correspondence with "Charl, March 5" straightline postmark and manuscript "25" cent rating for over 500 miles, endorsed "p Mail", Fine and scarce postmark, ex-Dr. Henry H. Welch.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
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 #4026 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks - early statehood
Lot #4027 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks - early statehood
"Charleston July 17 1835". Dateline on folded letter that entered the mails with red "Hambg. S.C. Jul 21" cds and manuscript "Way" and "12½" cent ratings to Augusta Ga., endorsed "Rail Road" at top center; vertical file fold, small edge tear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4028 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
1847 Edisto Island S.C. to Charleston S.C. Folded letter with bold strike of red "2" cent drop rating overstruck with "5" cent letter rating, this was probably carried in by a coastal steamer and was not a drop letter, Very Fine and unusual.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4029 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
Charleston S.C. 3. Bold strike of red circular postmark and matching "Paid" straightline handstamp on July 30th 1849 printed circular to Aiken S.C., subject of circular was an inquiry into "measures that have been taken in this city…for the communication of religious instruction to the slave population and free persons of color…and on the effects…".
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #4030 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
Charleston S.C. 3. Bold strike of red circular postmark and matching "Paid" straightline handstamp on Jan. 11th 1850 printed circular to Providence R.I., Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Effective March 3, 1847, the rate for circulars not exceedingly one page was 3¢.
Lot #4031 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
Charleston S.C. 1. Blue circular postmark on cover to St. Andrews Parish in Charleston, some stain spots, F.-V.F., a scarce drop rate cds use.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
The Charleston 1¢ integral-rate cds is known used in only 1851-52 in red and blue ink. Of the two, the red is scarcer as the 1¢ rate was only in effect for some six weeks prior to the change from red to blue ink at the post office.
Lot #4032 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
1851 (Sep. 19) Charleston S.C. to St. Johns, New Brunswick. Folded letter with blue "Charleston S.C. '24' Sep 19" integral-rate cds with blue manuscript "10" cent rate updating to proper cross-border rate, St. Johns (9.26) backstamp, red "U. States" in arc framed handstamp and manuscript "6" pence due rating, Very Fine and unusual.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #4033 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
1852 (Oct. 15) Charleston S.C. to South Santee S.C. Blue "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Oct 15" cds ties 1¢ blue (9), four margins with sheet margin at bottom, deep rich color and strong impression, and 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to barely touched, on blue folded letter, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PREPAID 1¢ WAY FEE.
This was apparently carried by a coastal...
Lot #4034 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
Charleston S.C. Mar 9. Blue cds with matching "Registered" framed handstamp and "Paid 6" rating handstamp on light blue cover to Rantowles S.C., additional red crayon "6c" rating; some edge staining and wear, Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #4035 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
Charleston 'Paid' Nov 5. Blue cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), with full right imprint sheet margin, other margins to slightly irregular, additionally cancelled by manuscript cross-hatch on 1852 folded letter to St. Augustine Fla.; central file fold, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #4036 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
Charleston S.C. 1. Blue integral-rate cds cancels 3¢ red on buff Nesbitt entire addressed locally, "D. Mixer, Charleston Hotel, Charleston S.C." circular handstamp, minor edge toning, F.-V.F., This cds was usually used for circulars and unstamped drop letters. This is an unusual combination.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4037 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
Charleston S.C. 1. Blue integral-rate cds struck at center on part-printed 1853 College of Charleston circular addressed to Aiken S.C., after inspection deemed letter due to writing, blue "Charleston. S.C. '5cts' Jun 19" cds, a Very Fine strike of this cds.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4038 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
1853 (Mar. 9) New York N.Y. to Charleston S.C. Orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "New-York Mar 9" cds, clear strike of blue "Advertised / One Cent." framed handstamp, clean and Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
This cover was advertised for R.H. Tucker esq. one-time only in the Charleston Daily Courier, page 3, on March 18th 1853. The Post Office list was dated Mar. 17th.
Lot #4039 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
1857 (Feb. 28) Charleston S.C. to Prince Edwards Island. Folded cover bearing 10¢ green, type II, four large margins, rich color, reverse with St. John (3.8) transit and Prince Edward Island arrival cds; light stain, F.-V.F., a rare destination.
Scott No. 14; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #4040 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
Charleston S.C. 1. Integral-rate cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to slightly in, on small cover to local address, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
This cds was usually used for circulars and unstamped drop letters, and this is the only recorded example of this combination.
Lot #4041 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
Charleston Way Mail. Two covers, first with "Charleston S.C. 'Paid' Jul 6 1857" cds and bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to slightly in, tied by "Way" handstamp on orange buff cover Pickens C.H. S.C., second is inbound cover to Capt. Tucker on 'Ship R.H. Tucker' at Charleston S.C. bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by pencil cancel and with "Way, Nov. 9" adjacent, Very Fine pair of way covers.
Estimate; $200 - 300....
Lot #4042 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
Charleston S.C. '15' May 24, 1858. Integral-rate cds for foreign mail used by accident tying 1¢ blue, type V (24) position 15L5, on 1858 printed circular to Providence R.I., Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #4043 - charleston postal history charleston postmarks
1860 (Jun 9) Stockton Cal. to Charleston S.C. 10¢ green on buff Nesbitt entire bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by "Stockton Ca. Jun 9" cds forwarded upon arrival to Beaufort S.C. with "Charleston Jul 10 1860" cds and blue crayon "for 6" due rating for double the 3¢ letter rate; 1860 docketing; edge faults and staining, Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #4044 - charleston postal history express mail
1836 (Dec. 24) Charleston S.C. to New York N.Y. Folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Dec 24" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "2.25" rating, red crayon "3" for triple rate, later found to be quadruple rate and marked due with manuscript "Due 75" rating, endorsed "Express Mail" at bottom left; vertical fold, Very Fine, A scarce part-paid quadruple express mail use.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4045 - charleston postal history express mail
1837 (Sep. 14) Savannah Ga. to New York N.Y., via Charleston. Folded letter originally mailed with red "Savannah Geo. Sep 14" to merchant at Charleston, then turned and posted with indistinct red "Charleston S.C." cds and "75" express mail rating, endorsed "Express Mail" rating, Very Fine, an unusual use.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4046 - charleston postal history express mail
1837 (c., Oct. 18) Charleston S.C. to to Portland Me. Folded cover with red "Charleston S.C. Oct 18" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "75" cent express mail rating, charge box notation and "Express Mail" endorsement; small cover tear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #4047 - charleston postal history express mail
1838 (Mar. 12) New York N.Y. to Charleston S.C. Folded cover with sharp red "New-York Mar 12" cds with matching "Paid" arc handstamp and red manuscript "75" express mail rating, endorsed "Express Mail", circa 1838; small erosion hole, a Very Fine use.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4048 - charleston postal history express mail
1838 (Apr. 5) Charleston S.C. to New York N.Y. Datelined folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Apr 5" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and red manuscript "150" double-weight express mail rating, red crayon "2" for double, endorsed "Express Mail", fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #4049 - charleston postal history packets/inland waterway covers
Steamboat. Red straightline handstamp with matching "Charleston S.C. '10' Apr 22" integral rate cds tying 10¢ black (2 var.), double transfer of left and bottom framelines, position 41R, large margins to clear at left, couple small corner creases, on blue folded letter from the Durand correspondence datelined "New York Apr 22. 1849" to Savannah Geo., the dateline was most likely off a day, F.-V.F., plated by Cal Hahn....
Lot #4050 - charleston postal history packets/inland waterway covers
1842 (Dec. 22) Edisto Island S.C. to North Santee S.C. via Charleston. Datelined folded letter carried by steamboat entering the mails with red "Steamboat" straightline and manuscript "12" cent rating for 10¢ postage plus 2¢ steamboat fee, manuscript "Forwarded by Taylor Lawton & Co. per Joseph F. Dill, Decr 28th 1842" forwarders notation on flap, red "Charleston S.C. Dec 29" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and red...
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