1757 (May 16) Charles Town Ma. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter addressed to a merchant in Philadelphia "these", endorsed "p post", clean, Very Fine.
Suggested Bid $150.
Internet only Sale #4063 of U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Internet only Sale #4063 of U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
Danbury Stamp Sales is pleased to present our latest Internet sale - sale 4063
The sale features nearly 600 lots of U.S. and worldwide stamps and postal history, including exceptional Italy.
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Lot #7001 - united states postal history
Lot #7002 - united states postal history
1764 (May 24) London, England to Newport R.I. via Boston, datelined folded letter carried by private ship to Boston, entered the mails with "Bo Sh" postmark with matching "6 dwt 16 grs"rating, endorsed "P Capt Calef", F.-V.F.
Suggested Bid $300.
Lot #7003 - united states postal history
1772 (May 12) Philadelphia Pa. to Salem Mass., datelined folded letter bearing red "Phila / Delphia" two-line handstamp on reverse and magenta "12 MA" Franklin mark, front with magenta "4," rating, endorsed "p. post", Salem manuscript "10/-", charged 10 shillings in local currency; faults including tape staining at edges, Fine.
Suggested Bid $300.
Lot #7004 - united states postal history
1783 (Jun.) to Brig. Gen. Sumner by Military Express, folded cover with "June 1783" docketing, endorsed "On Public Service" and "by Express", Very Fine, scarce.
Suggested Bid $300.
Lot #7005 - united states postal history
1786 (Jun. 24) Suriname to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter, carried by private ship to America, entered mails with "2-16" rating; toning, Fine, scarce origin.
Suggested Bid $300.
Lot #7006 - united states postal history
1789 (Oct. 28) Manchester, England to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with docketing, original endorsement crossed out and updated to "P the William, via New York", bearing arced "Manchester" handstamp and manuscript "1/6" rating, rerated "1oz 1/2"; some faults, Fine, scarce.
Suggested Bid $300.
Lot #7007 - united states postal history
1790 (Feb. 21) Frederick Town Md. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Fredk Town" dateline bearing partial "Fredericktown March 4" straightline postmark and manuscript "2" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/", the 2 dwt for 100-200 miles, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee); tiny tear at top center, lightly soiled, Fine.
Suggested Bid $300.
Lot #7008 - united states postal history
1793 (Aug. 2) St. Petersburg, Russia to Newburyport, Ma., datelined folded letter endorsed "favored by Capt Hacket, Good Intent", carried by private ship, entered the mails with reddish "Sh 10" rating, Extremely Fine.
Suggested Bid $300.
Lot #7009 - united states postal history
[Connecticut] Centre Groton, red circular handstamp with manuscript "Feby 14" on fancy gold on blue Valentine's type envelope addressed to Preston Conn, matching "PAID 3" in circle, town mark appears doubly struck, eye catching; small cover tear at top just into the design, Very Fine.
Suggested Bid $200.
Lot #7010 - united states postal history
[Indian Territory] Cherokee Nation, three hand carried covers and one unused post card; hand carried covers are addressed to 1) D. N. Bushey … Principal Chief Tahlequah Ind. Ter; 2) Hon. Joel Mazes, Cherokee Nation, 3) Hon. C. J. Harris; post card shows pictures of the Chiefs of Cherokee Nation between 1828 and 1916; card with toned spots and creased corner that breaks paper, F.-V.F.
Suggested Bid $200.
Lot #7011 - united states postal history
Adams Express Company soldier's package, envelope dated Dec. 25, 1862 with money ($225) from Lt. C. O'Neill of Co. B. 12th Ct. V. in New Orleans La. to his wife in New Haven, Conn., blue crayon "10"; opened at right, Fine.
Suggested Bid $200.
Lot #7012 - united states postal history
Alta Express Co., black opened river scene printed frank (UPSS type ALT-001) at TL of 3¢ red on buff entire (U 10) with blue "ALTA Express COMPANY MARYSVILLE" express marking (UPSS type ALT-104b), addressed to San Francisco; entire with edge faults (including piece out) at right and soiled, V.G.-Fine.
Suggested Bid $200.
Lot #7013 - united states postal history
Everts & Co.'s Express / Feather River, blue three line handstamp marking used by Everts Snell & Co.'s Express (UPSS type EVS-101) on April 1852 unpaid folded letter with manuscript "20" at bottom right and green "BROOKVILLE Ind." postmark at left, addressed to Marysville P. O. California; folded letter with creases and soiling, V.G.-Fine.
Suggested Bid $200.
Lot #7014 - united states postal history
Pacific Express Co. / Placerville, two covers, each with different printed "Rider on Horse" frank; 1) 3¢ red on white entire (U 9) with UPSS type PAC-002 frank and blue Placerville express marking (UPSS type PAC-102q) addressed to Coloma Cal, small piece out at bottom right; 2) 3¢ red on white entire (U 9) with UPSS type PAC-001 frank and red Placerville express marking (UPSS PAC-102q), addressed to San Francisco, entire faulty, Fine...
Lot #7015 - united states postal history
1840, folded cover to England (London), red Baltimore Md. postmark, matching straightline "PAID" and manuscript rate "56¼" (18¾x3) plus 37½ (12½x3) on Freight Money cover carried by Falmouth Packet (boxed red handstamp on reverse), British "8" pence manuscript due marking at center; light file folds and small piece out of reverse due to removal of wax seal, F.-V.F.
Suggested Bid $200.
Lot #7016 - united states postal history
1841, folded cover to England (London), red Baltimore Md. postmark, matching straightline "PAID" and manuscript rate "37½" (18¾x2) plus 25 (12½x2) on Freight Money cover carried by Liverpool Packet (two line Ship Letter handstamp on reverse), British "8" pence manuscript due marking at center; light file folds, F.-V.F.
Suggested Bid $200.
Lot #7017 - united states postal history
1905, cover to England, forwarded to Austria, franked with 1903, 5¢ blue (304) and 1890, 30¢ black (228) on legal size cover from Marblehead, Mass. to London, and forwarded to Vienna, Austria; both tied by Marblehead duplexes, London (1.14) datestamp, forwarding address label to Vienna affixed in London, Vienna backstamp; reduced at right, faults, otherwise Fine, scarce mixed-issue franking paying seven-times the U.P.U. letter rate, ex...
Lot #7018 - united states 1851-1869 issues
1851, 1¢ blue, type II (Scott 7), horizontal pair, grid cancels, clear to large margins; tiny corner creases and small toned spots, otherwise Fine, 2011 Weiss photo certificate. Scott $325.
Suggested Bid $150.
Lot #7019 - united states 1851-1869 issues
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 10A), beautiful folded letter sheet with 3¢ tied by circular grid with red "New Orleans LA/Feb/17" and matching "Way/1", datelined "On board flat Boat 'Whale' five miles/above mouth Ohio", with page and a half business letter; horizontal filefold, F.-V.F. Scott $1,000.
Suggested Bid $400.
Lot #7020 - united states 1851-1869 issues
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I (Scott 11), horizontal pair, large to very large margins, tied by balloon (36.5mm) LAWRENCE K.T. MAR 11 postmark on buff cover addressed to Springfield Mass and docketed 1856 on reverse; William Martin in his book Somewhere in Time lists this date as the latest recorded example of this postmark; small piece of cover corner off at UR does not affect the stamps, F.-V.F., ex-John Eggen, ex-Guido Craveri....
Lot #7021 - united states 1851-1869 issues
1855, 10¢ green, type II (Scott 14), faint red and black cancellations, extremely attractive example with bold prooflike color, a very appealing stamp, Very Fine. Scott $160.
Suggested Bid $100.
Lot #7022 - united states 1851-1869 issues
1855, 10¢ green, type III (Scott 15), lightly struck black town cancellation, nice big margined example with brilliant rich color, very pleasing, F.-V.F., 2000 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $160.
Suggested Bid $100.
Lot #7023 - united states 1851-1869 issues
1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II (Scott 30), o.g., hinge remnant, rich color, scarce; several pulled perfs at top, Fine, 2008 Weiss certificate. Scott $1,250.
Suggested Bid $200.
Lot #7024 - united states 1851-1869 issues
1861, 1¢ Bowlsby coupon essay, in blue (Scott 63-E13g), plate on white paper, perf. all around, imperf between stamp and coupon, o.g., lightly hinged, wonderful example of this ridiculously undervalued essay, F.-V.F. Scott $175.
Suggested Bid $150.
Lot #7025 - united states 1851-1869 issues
1861, 3¢ N.B.N.C. "Premiere Gravure" essay, in brown rose shade (Scott 65-E15h), complete design, plate on semi-transparent stamp paper, perf'd and ungummed, immaculate example with incredibly wide margins showing small portion of adjoining at along the perforations at left, F.-V.F., 1973 A.P.S. certificate. Scott $550 for an o.g. example.
Suggested Bid $150.
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