Lot 143
Newport R.I., Apr 1 (Restored Rates), cds with red manuscript "8" cent rating for not over 40 miles on 1816 folded letter to Providence R.I., Very Fine use on the First Day of the Restored Rate period, ex-Turner, Frajola, Thompson.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $230
Lot 144
Newport, Rhode Island, Jul 16, fancy green oval postmark with matching smaller Old-English "FREE" rating handstamp on 1825 folded letter from Lieut. H.J. Feltus endorsed "On Public Service" to Genl. Thos. S. Jessup, Qr. Master General at Washington D.C.; light folded toning, Fine and scarce Newport steamboat use.Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot 145
Newport, Rhode Island, Dec 16, bold strike of green fancy oval postmark and and matching "SHIP" rating handstamp with manuscript "20½" rating for 18¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee to Baltimore Md., Very Fine.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $600
Lot 146
Newport, Rhode Island, Sep 2, fancy olive green oval postmark with matching smaller Old-English "Paid" rating handstamp and manuscript "12" cent rating on folded letter to Bristol R.I., endorsed "British Consulate, Rhode Island" at bottom left, flap with embossed British Consulate seal; reinforced edge tear and wear, some separation, Fine and scarce.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $270
Lot 147
Newport, Rhode Island, May 2, sharp strike of red fancy oval postmark with matching "SHIP" rating handstamp and red manuscript "8" rating on folded letter datelined "Matanzas 10 April 1827" Cuba to Providence R.I.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $290
Lot 148
Newport, Rhode Island, Sep 13, red fancy oval postmark with matching "STEAMBOAT" straightline handstamp and red ms. "18¾" rating on 1829 folded letter to Fall River Mass.; file folds, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $290
Lot 149
Prov. R.I. Aug 21, partial strike of Federally issued cds and manuscript "Way 10" rating to Newport R.I., forwarded with partial "Newp. R.I. Aug 23" cds and "ford. 8" rating totaled to "18" cents due, Fine and scarce way use with two different Federally issued cds's, ex-Kramer.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $90
Lot 150
"Rice City R.I., July 15th", manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 5" rating on blue 1845 folded letter to Providence R.I., Very Fine and rare, Scarcity R8, ex-Thompson.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 151
"Smithfield, Jy 4", manuscript postmark with day "3" crossed out and updated to "4", matching "6" cent rating on folded letter missing dateline page to Providence R.I., endorsed "Please forward with All possible speed" at lower left, Very Fine and scarce manuscript town, S/R 8.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 152
"Smithfield, July 12", manuscript postmark with matching "Way 7" rating on folded letter datelined "Providence July 11 - 1821" from the Green correspondence to Worcester Mass.; small edge tear, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.