Sale 25: The Autumn Sale

Lot 101    

[Alabama] Huntsville, Al. Blue cds with matching fancy negative "10" rate handstamp in a circle surrounded by stars on an immaculate cover, two light cover folds (one through rate handstamp), Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $400

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Lot 102    

[Connecticut] Stonington, Ct. Straight line postmark on 1826 folded cover to Geneva, N.Y. with manuscript "18¾" rate, some toning along central file fold, Fine (no photo).
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $50

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Lot 103    

[Maine] Levant, Me. Oct. 31. Straight line postmark on 1842 folded cover to Boston with manuscript "56¼" rate paying the triple rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $120

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Lot 104    

[Massachusetts] Boston. Straight line postmark on 1787 folded letter to Norwich with Franklin marking of "June 25" & manuscript "2/16" rate, light toning, Very Fine, reported to be the earliest known example of this straight line marking.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $375

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Lot 105    

[Massachusetts] Boston. Straight line postmark on 1800 folded letter to East Greenwich with Franklin marking of "31 OC" & manuscript "10" rate, minor aging, Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $35

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Lot 106    

[Michigan Territory] Green Bay. Magenta manuscript postmark on 1826 folded letter to Philadelphia with matching "25" rate, file fold through rate marking, Very Fine; with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $450

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Lot 107    

[Michigan Territory] Mackinac. Reddish brown cds on folded letter sheet (undated) to Philadelphia, with red straight line "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "27" rate, Very Fine; with 1988 P.F. certificate.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $375

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Lot 108    

[Minnesota Territory] Anoka, M.T. Bold balloon type cds on small ladies' cover franked with 1851 3¢ (large margins to just shaving frameline at top) to Illinois, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $70

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Lot 109    

[Minnesota Territory] Central Point, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 1851 3¢ (hidden defect) on cover to Henderson, M.T., some overall cover aging & edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $70

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Lot 110    

[Minnesota Territory] Mankato, M.T. Bold balloon type cds on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire originating from Mottville, N.Y. (with their cds) & forwarded from Mankato to Rochester, M.T., some slight soiling, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $95

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