the richard graham collection of naval covers - Stamp Auctions
 Lot 616 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction(Naval) 1848 (Jul. 25) U.S.S. Plymouth, Straits of Sunda (Indonesia) To Bridgeton, N.J. Blue folded letter datelined "U.S.S. Plymouth, July 25th 1848, Straits of Sundra", letter from William Ruschenberger to his mother mentions "We sailed from Rio de Janeiro on the 28th of May and after 54 days at sea, anchored near the west end of the island of Java on the 21st inst. … we should be on our way to Anyer, a port about 60 miles east from here, where this will be left to take its chance for the United States.", probably carried by a whaler home, entered mails with red "New Bedford Ms Nov 25" cds with matching "Ship" and "7" cent rating handstamps for the 5¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine, a scarce origin. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionthe richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers |
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 Lot 647 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction(Naval) 1890 (Jul. 5) U.S.S. Iroquois, Honolulu, Hawaii to Mare Island, Cal. Purple straight line "U.S.S. Iroquois" handstamp on cover bearing 1882, 5¢ ultramarine, well centered, tied by "Honolulu, H.I., Jul 5, 1890" duplex postmark to the U.S. Naval Yard at Mare Island, Cal., Extremely Fine. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionthe richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies |
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 Lot 667 - the richard graham collection of naval covers naval postal history collections and balances - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction(Naval) U.S. Navy - African Squadron. Group of six comprising two 1860-61 covers from USS Sumter off the Coast of Africa on anti-slavery patrol, 1860-61 cover from New Sharon Me. to USS Mohican, African Squadron, 1845-51 c. from USS Marion that was on the West Coast of Africa or the Mediterranean; 1850 letter from USS John Adams off the coast of Africa near St. Paul de Loando to Boston Mass. via Salem, and 1848 letter from USS Brig Perry off the coast of Natal, Brazil which was on anti-slavery patrol between Africa and Brazil, F.-V.F., interesting group. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionthe richard graham collection of naval covers naval postal history collections and balances |
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 Lot 606 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction(Naval) 1842 (Jul. 9) U.S.S. Boston at Macao Roads to Cincinnati Oh. via New York. Folded letter endorsed "p. Cincinnati", carried privately to care of New York forwarder, entered mails with red "New-York Dec 21" cds and blue ms. "25" cent due rating on reverse to Cincinnati, fresh and Very Fine, a scarce incoming letter from Macao. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionthe richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers |
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 Lot 637 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction(Naval) 1871 (Mar. 20, May. 4) U.S.S. Plymouth, France to Philadelphia Pa. Two covers with original letters datelined "U.S.S. Plymouth" and bearing France 1870, 30c, 40c Bordeaux issues prepaying the fully prepaid 70c per 10 gram rate, first tied by "532" diamonds and Bordeaux (3.20) cds, red London (3.22) transit with "2 Cents" credit h.s., top edge flaws; second cancelled by "11" diamonds and with Brest (5.4) cds, red London (5.8) transit with "2" credit h.s., letters from Lt. Cdr Bartlett J. Cromwell, Executive Officer of the Ship to his wife; some stamp flaws, F.-V.F., a scarce pair. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionthe richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies |
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 Lot 659 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction(Naval) U.S. Naval Lyceum, Brooklyn N.Y. Three items, 1847 cover front to USS Columbus of the Pacific Squadron, 1842-43 c. cover front and folded cover without side flaps with Easton Md. Feb. 14 and Jan. 24th cds respectively, addressed to Dr. Ninian Pinckney, USS Relief of the Pacific Squadron, at Valparaiso and Callou respectively; first a bit ragged, Fine. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionthe richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies |
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 Lot 675 - the richard graham collection of naval covers naval postal history collections and balances - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction(Naval) U.S. Navy - Spezia, Italy. Group of 5 covers comprising 1853 Norfolk Va. "Paid 5" sent by British packet (68 cents) to USS St. Louis with ms. "34" due rating, 1853 Norfolk Va. "Paid 21" to USS St. Louis with ms. "17", 1853 Washington D.C. "Paid 5" to Cmd. Harwood in care of storekeeper with ms. "17" due rating, 1854 Portsmouth Va. "Paid 5" to USS Cumberland with ms. "17" due rating, and 1856 USS Congress Spezia with May 4th cds to Forestville N.Y., Very Fine. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionthe richard graham collection of naval covers naval postal history collections and balances |
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 Lot 596 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction(Naval) 1800 (Nov. 26) Benjamin Stoddert. Secretary of Navy, May 1798 - March 1801, free frank "Navy Dept., Ben Stoddert" on 1800 folded letter to Israel Wheelen at Philadelphia Pa., "Wash. City Nov 26" cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp, Very Fine and scarce free frank. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionthe richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers |
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 Lot 627 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction(Naval) 1859-60 c. (Nov.) U.S.S. Brooklyn, Madeira to Cincinnati Oh. via Boston Mass. 3¢ Nesbitt buff entire from Paymaster Thomas Looker to his wife endorsed "Madeira" at top left and "Ship", entered mails with red "Boston Mass. 17 Nov" cds and indicia cancelled by "Ship" handstamp and matching "2" cent due rating adjacent, Very Fine. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionthe richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers |
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 Lot 653 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction(Naval) 1900 (Mar. 20) U.S.S. Albatrose, Yokohama, Japan to San Francisco Cal. Purple penalty handstamp on legal size registered cover bearing Japan 10s brown orange strip of three, top faulty, tied by two strikes of "Yokohama Japan, 20 Mar 00" cds, Yokohama registry exchange label affixed, paymaster return address, three different San Francisco registry backstamps (4.7, 4.9); reduced slightly at top, F.-V.F., A rare U.S. penalty use from Japan. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionthe richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies |
