1710 (Aug. 26) Philadelphia Pa. to Liverpool, England. Via New York, datelined folded letter from the same Brown correspondence yielding the 1712-13 Bristol packet letters, privately carried to New York where apparently transferred to private ship for conveyance to England, received with small "DE / 30" Bishop mark on reverse, manuscript "2" pence rating crossed out and updated to "In all 5", docketing on flap, paper faults; Fine.,...
Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction
We are pleased to announce our Winter 2014 auction with over 3,500 lots offered over four days. The sale is highlighted by:
- The Richard Graham Collection of Naval Covers
- Transatlantic Mail including the Ken Clark Collection of Liverpool Postal History.
- The John Cunningham Collection of United States Expositions.
- Hawaii including Specialized Hawaiian Numerals
- The Charles F. Meroni Jr. Collection of Panama Registered Mail (Part II)
- Worldwide Collections and Accumulations
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Auction scedule
December 8, Lots 1 - 975 - Western Postal History - U.S. Postal History
December 9, Lots 976 - 2053 - U.S. Postal History - U.S. Possessions
December 10, Lots 2054 - 2736 - Great Britain - General Foreign
December 11, Lots 2737 - 3544 - U.S. Cover Collections - Philatelic Literature
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Lot #470 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1712 (Jul. 2) Philadelphia Pa. to Liverpool, England. Folded letter with "Philada, July 2d 1712" dateline from merchant Robert Lidderdale to John McWilliam, endorsed "pr mary hoop gally Capt John Annis Comdn" at lower left, manuscript "Q.D.G." for Que Dieu Garde (let God protect the ship and master), London "AV / 25" Bishop mark and "5" pence rating crossed out and updated to "In All 9" pence due rating, Very Fine and scarce early...
Lot #471 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1787 (Apr. 28) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa. Folded letter with "Liverpool April 28th 1787" dateline and endorsed "Packet / QDG" at lower right, brownish "Liverpool / 206" two-line postmark with red ms. "p 3N" prepaid rating for three times the 1 shilling packet rate, London (5.2) backstamp, received in New York with manuscript "6" dwt triple rating for three times the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles, Philadelphia manuscript "2/8...
Lot #472 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1789 (Dec. 2) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y. via Norfolk Va. Datelined folded letter endorsed "p Kitty via Norfolk" at lower left, "Norfolk. Mar 23" straightline handstamp and manuscript "Sh 4" dwt rating for 3d 8 gr rating for 400-500 miles to New York plus 16gr. ship fee, New York manuscript "2/" shilling local currency rating; some edge faults, fold toning and splitting, F.-V.F., unlisted in the ASCC.
Estimate; $...
Lot #473 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1815 (Apr. 8) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y. Folded cover with red "Post Paid Withdrawn Ship Letter Liverpool, 8AP8, 1815" double-circle datestamp on flap and red manuscript "1/9" 1s9d prepaid rating, endorsed "p Elizabeth" at bottom right, entered mails with New York red "9" cent war rating for ship letter fee (6¢ port of entry plus 50% surcharge), Very Fine, handstamped and signed by Stanley B. Ashbrook on reverse....
Lot #474 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1815 (Jul. 21) Liverpool, England to Montreal, Canada via New York. Folded letter with black "Post Paid Withdrawn Ship Letter Liverpool, 21 JY 21, 1815" double-circle datestamp on flap, endorsed inside as carried by "pr Eliza" to New York in care of Messgrs. Bourman & Jonston, Canadian red ms. "11½" pence due rating, clean and Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
ONE OF LESS THAN 6 RECORDED LIVERPOOL...
Lot #475 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1815 (Jul. 21) Liverpool, England to Philadelphia Pa. Datelined folded letter with black "Post Paid Withdrawn Ship Letter Liverpool, 21 JY 21, 1815" double-circle datestamp on reverse with red ms. "4/6" double-weight rating, entered mails with reddish brown "PHI 7 SE" cds and matching "9" cent war rating handstamp for ship letter fee (6¢ port of entry plus 50% surcharge), manuscript "Received Philada 7 Sepr. and forwarded by J. Hewes...
Lot #476 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1820 (Aug. 12) Maine-Et-Loire, France To St. Genevieve, Missouri Territory. Datelined folded letter with red "P. 47. P., Angers" postmark endorsed "par Bordeaux", entered U.S. mails with "New-York Jun 26" cds and matching "Ship" handstamp with manuscript "52" rating; light edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #477 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1824 (Feb. 14) Liverpool, England to Boston Mass. Datelined folded letter endorsed "pr Emerald", carried as endorsed departing Liverpool Feb. 20th to Boston arriving Mar. 8th, red Boston "Ship 6" fancy ship due rating handstamp, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
This sailing was a recorded was carried by sailing ship "Emerald" that was captained by Philip Fox and set a record Transatlantic crossing...
Lot #478 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1825 (Feb. 26) Bradywine Del. to Liverpool, England. Datelined folded letter with red "Wilmn. De Feb 26" cds and matching "Paid" straightline handstamp with red manuscript "12½" cent rating, endorsed "Ship Florida, via N. York" at lower left, carried as endorsed by Black Ball Line Florida departing New York Mar. 1st to Liverpool arriving Apr. 4th, framed "Ship Letter / Liverpool" handstamp on flap and manuscript "8" pence ship...
Lot #479 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1830 (Feb. 23) Kirkcudbright, Scotland to New York N.Y. via Liverpool. Folded mourning letter with "Castle / Douglas" framed backstamp and manuscript "2/9½" rating, red "Too late for 1st. Delivery" framed handstamp, addressed in Care of James Chapman at Liverpool, carried as endorsed by Blue Swallowtail Line York from Liverpool Feb. 25th to New York arriving Apr. 4th on a long winter sailing, Very Fine.
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Lot #480 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1830 (Mar. 17) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y. Folded mourning letter sent from Scotland with Mar. 13th cds and "Addl. ½" Scottish wheel tax in care and forwarded by U.S. Consul F.B. Ogden with his manuscript endorsement and "Forwarded from the Consulate of the U.S.A. Liverpool." framed handstamp across backflaps, manuscript "1/10" 1s10d rating, carried by Blue Swallowtail Line George Canning from Liverpool Mar. 25th...
Lot #481 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1834 (May 19) Toronto, Canada to London, England via New York. Datelined folded letter with red York cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "9 + 25" rating, endorsed "Via New York", carried by Black Ball Line Europe from New York Jun. 2nd to Liverpool arriving Jun. 24th, flap with "Liverpool / Ship Letter" framed handstamp and red London (6.26) arrival cds, manuscript "1/7" one shilling seven pence rating, Very...
Lot #482 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1835 (Sep. 17) Warwickshire, England to Liverpool, then on to New York. Folded letter with red manuscript "In all 1s" rating, light strike of "Liverpool / Exempt Ship Lr." two-line handstamp, then carried along with cargo by Blue Swallowtail Line Independence departing Liverpool Sep. 27th to New York arriving Oct. 24th, Very Fine, a scarce and early example of the Liverpool Exempt Ship Letter handstamp.
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Lot #483 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1836 (Jun. 7) Demerara, British Guiana to London, England via New York. Datelined folded letter sent via New York and carried on Black Ball Line South America departing Jul. 2nd to Liverpool arriving Jul. 20th, reverse with "Liverpool / Ship Letter" framed handstamp and red London (7.21) arrival cds, manuscript "1/7" one shilling seven pence due rating, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #484 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1836 (Sep. 2) London, England to New York N.Y. Folded letter with red London "Paid 2 SP 2 1840" Maltese cross datestamp with red ms. "1/-" shilling packet rating, Liverpool (9.3) oval datestamp, carried by Red Star Line Saint Andrew from Liverpool Sep. 10th to New York arriving Oct. 13th, New York large red "7" cent due rating handstamp for 5¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #485 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1836 (Nov. 24) New York N.Y. to London, England via Liverpool. Docketed folded cover with red "Forwarded Through Hudson's News Room Foreign Ship Letter Office New York" oval handstamp, addressed to Rothschild & Sons, carried as endorsed by Robert Kermit's Line St. Andrews from New York to Liverpool, entered mails with "Liverpool / Ship Letter" framed handstamp (LL627, S13) and "1/2" 1s2d rating, red London (12.12) arrival...
Lot #486 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1837 (Jan. 4) Vera Cruz, Mexico to London, England via New York and Liverpool. Docketed folded cover with "Forwarded by Meyer & Hupeden, New-York." oval handstamp, carried by Blue Swallowtail Line George Washington from New York Feb. 8th to Liverpool arriving Feb. 28th, "Liverpool / Ship Letter" framed handstamp with manuscript "1/7" 1s7d rating, London (3.2) arrival backstamp, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200....
Lot #487 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1837 (Feb. 17) "Philadelphia February the 17th, 1837" to London, England. Datelined folded letter with manuscript "1/8" rating, reverse with clear strike of red oval handstamp "Hudson's News Room & Foreign Ship Letter Office (Forwarded Through)", boxed two line handstamp with "Penzance, Ship Letter", and London entry postmark, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #488 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1840 (Jan. 31) Philadelphia Pa. to Heath, England. Folded letter with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Feb 6" cds and matching "Paid" framed h.s. with manuscript "50" double rating for 2x 12½¢ inland postage plus 2x 12½¢ freight money fee for a sailing ship, endorsed "p Geo Washington / 7 Feby Packet / from New York" at top left and "dble", carried as endorsed by Red Swallowtail Line George Washington from New York Feb. 7th to...
Lot #489 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
"British Queen" New York Jun. 1st - Portsmouth Jun. 16th 1840. Folded May 15 letter from New Orleans, La. to London, partial blue "New Orleans La. May 15" cds and red manuscript "25" rating, endorsed in care of Mess. Travers & Alexander with their manuscript forwarder's endorsement on reverse, red "Ship Letter/Portsmouth" framed backstamp and London (6.17) arrival backstamp, manuscript "8" pence due rating; fold toning, Fine,...
Lot #490 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1840 (Jul. 4) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y. Datelined folded letter with red "Paid at / Liverpool" framed handstamp and matching "Liverpool JY 4 1840" double-arc backstamp with various red manuscript ratings of "1/" shilling transatlantic packet rating, endorsed "Per Britannia via Halifax" at bottom left, carried by Cunard Line Britannia from Liverpool departing Jul. 4th to Boston arriving Jul. 18th, two partial strikes...
Lot #491 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1840 (Aug. 4) Liverpool, England to New York, N.Y. Datelined folded letter from the Abraham Bell correspondence with red "Paid at / Liverpool" framed handstamp and red manuscript "1/-" shilling packet transatlantic rating, endorsed "Acadia" in pencil at top left, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool departing Aug. 4th and arriving at Boston Aug. 17th, red "Boston Ms. 'Ship' Aug 17" cds with "20¾" cent rating...
Lot #492 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1840 (Jul. 31) Liverpool, England to New York, N.Y. Datelined folded letter endorsed "President 8/1" of Black X line in red ink at top, actually carried by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool departing Aug. 4th and arriving at Boston Aug. 17th, inside docketing indicates Aug. 17th receipt; some ink bleed through, Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
THIS WAS THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE CUNARD LINE "ACADIA...
Lot #493 - united states postal history transatlantic mails - 1710 to 1840
1840 (Oct. 4) Liverpool, England to New York N.Y. Datelined folded letter with red "Paid At / Liverpool" framed handstamp and matching Liverpool (10.4) backstamp, red manuscript "4/-" shilling transatlantic packet rating, sender's ms. "1½oz." notation at top with matching "£3, Paid at Lpool" inside docketing, endorsed "pr Acadia via Halifax" at top left, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Acadia from Liverpool Oct. 4th to...
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