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Sale 55: United States Postal History

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Documents, Correspondence and Ephemera

Lots 838-842

Lot 838

(Carte-De-Viste) Lillie Langtry, carte-de-viste entitled "Mrs. Langtry", Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Lillie Langtry achieved overnight celebrity status when, in May 1877, Lady Sebright invited her to "an evening at home", attended by some of the famous artists of the day. Her looks - allied to her ability to enchant those in her company - attracted interest, comments, and invitations from artists and society hostesses. By 1881, she was an actress and would star in many plays, including She Stoops to Conquer, The Lady of Lyons, and As You Like It. She was also known for her relationships with nobility, including the Prince of Wales and the Earl of Shrewsbury.

Realized: $110

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Lot 839    

[Post Office] 1858 (Sep. 29) Boston Mass Post Office Printed Circular for "P.O." Buttons, folded circular with illustrated notice offering two-styles of buttons in use at the Boston post office, red "Boston Mass. Sep 29" cds, addressed to the postmaster at Washington Me., Very Fine and unusual.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Lot 840

[Post Office] 1859 Post Office Department Draft "Transportation of the Mails", September 17th 1859 engraved draft produced by the Bald Consland & Co., signed by "A.N. Zevely" as 3rd Assistant Postmaster General, "Newark, N.J. Paid Oct 4" handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Lot 841

[Post Office] 1867 Post Office Department Draft "Transportation of the Mails", January 18th 1867 engraved draft produced by the National Bank Note Co., signed by "A.N. Zevely" as 3rd Assistant Postmaster General, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $125

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Lot 842    

[Post Office] Post Office Department and Related, collection of post office mail, documents and related includes P.O. Dept free franks like R.L. Meigs Jr. as PMG, 1850 postmaster appointment for Arendtsville Pa. signed by J. Collamer as PMG;1867 postmaster appointment for Snow Prairie Mich. signed by Alex. W. Randall as PMG; 1878 and 1879 postmaster appointments signed by D.M. Key as PMG, 1834 Waterford Mass. postal account, four DLO return envelopes, some registered paperwork, OXF4 and OXF5 postage stamp agency seals used on registered envelopes from New York City; some faults, F.-V.F. and interesting group (no photo).
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $500

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Lots 838-842

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