Sale 51: United States Postal History

Lot 1918    

(Pennsylvania) Canonsburgh, Pa., boxed postmark dated "Decr 21" on 1804 stampless folded letter, "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "8"; containing autographed letter signed "George Morgan", datelined "Morganza, Dec 14th 1804", slight soiling does not detract, Very Fine. ASCC $400.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Col. Morgan was a pioneer and 1st U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs; he disclosed to President Jefferson the scheme by Aaron Burr for the partition of Louisiana.

Realized: $2,100

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Lot 1919    

(Pennsylvania) Chambersburg, Pa. Covers, 1812-1906, group of 20 covers; includes 1812 manuscript, 1830's "Chambg." cds's in red and black with 1831 usage to postmaster in Chamford explaining procedure for mail to "Western States", later free franks, 1864 usage with "Missent" handstamp, few stamped items; condition varies, generally F.-V.F. or better.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Lot 1920    

(Pennsylvania) (Chambersburg, Pa.) Free Pat. Campbell P.M., postmaster free frank on 1795 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine, the earliest known usage from Chambersburg, Pa. sent by the second postmaster of Chambersburg.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $475

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Lot 1921    

(Texas) Galveston Bay, 1st August 1843 (Texas, Republic), dateline on 3-page cross-written letter in which a son proposes starting a cattle ranch in Texas with "Estimated cost & profit on 600 head of cattle for ten years"; postmarked partial blue New York cds and matching straightline "Ship" with blue manuscript "52" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1922    

(Texas) Nacocdoches, Tex., Aug 10, clear strike of cds on folded letter sheet to North Carolina, matching straight line "Paid" and manuscript "3" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

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Lot 1923    

(Texas) Oak Valley, Texas, Hill Co., Jan 10, 1880, purple octagon date stamp and star duplex on 3¢ green entire to New Orleans, La.; missing backflap, an Extremely Fine strike.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $180

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Lot 1924    

(Texas) Sisterdale, 20 Sept, 58, manuscript postmark tying 1857, 3¢ dull red on folded letter to San Antonio; light even toning, otherwise Very Fine, a rare Texas townmark.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1925    

(Utah) Carson Valley, U.T., March 5, manuscript postmark with matching "10" rate on cover addressed to Seattle, Washington Territory, reverse with 1855 year docketing in pencil; some cover edge wear and missing backflap, F.-V.F., a very rare Utah territorial manuscript postmark.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $950

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Lot 1926    

(Utah) Virginia City, Utah, Oct 8, full clear strike of balloon type cds in blue on cover to Mukwonago, Wis., manuscript "Pd 10" rate at top; light wear and a few edge nick, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 1927    

(Utah) Washington, Utah, Jan 21/67, manuscript origin postmark and "Registered No. 4" alongside franking on legal size registered cover to Brigham Young in Great Salt Lake City, U.T. franked with manuscript canceled 1863, 2¢ black + 3¢ rose, horizontal strip of three (slightly crimped perfs); 2¢ with scuff and small nick at bottom and cover missing most of backflap, otherwise Very Fine, a rare Utah territorial registry usage from Washington; with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 73+65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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