Lot
2419 
(Kentucky Military Institute) Military Institute, Franklin Co., Ky., Col E.W. Morgan, Supt., full discernible strike of fancy Eagle & Shield postmark in blue tying 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Red River Landing, La.; cover with contemporary manuscript scribbling partially removed and some light toning, Fine.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THE ONLY KNOWN STRIKE OF THIS EXTREMELY RARE FANCY MILITARY POSTMARK IN BLUE ON FULL COVER.
The Kentucky Military Institute was founded in 1845 and chartered by the State of Kentucky on January 20, 1847. Apparently the Frankfort post office was used until about 1850 and from 1850 to 1852 the post office was the Military Institute.
Current Opening Bid: $375
Lot
2420
(Kentucky Military Institute) Military Institute, Ky., Janu 10, bold first type postmark canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Augustine, Texas; some light even toning, a Very Fine and choice strike, quite rare.Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
2421
(Kentucky Military Institute) Military Institute, Ky., Oct 14, first type cds canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Augustine, Texas, accompanied by an incoming embossed ladies cover franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Shelbyville, Ky., Jan 22" cds, with original 1861 enclosure; former with allover toning, Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot
2422
(Kentucky Military Institute) Kentucky Military Institute Balance, group of six items; includes two 3¢ Nesbitt entires canceled with "Military Institute, Ky." third type cds each with original 1854 enclosure, one with embossed "Ky Mil Institute" corner card (believed to be unique), 1885 allover shaded ad cover showing Institute view, large illustrated lettersheet (ca. 1854) showing detailed institute view, 1852 printed circular promoted the one year old institute, and a blue and gold Cadets Commencement Ball illustrated invitation, generally Fine or better.Estimate $400 - 600.
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Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot
2423
(Kentucky Military Institute) Kentucky Military Institute, large detailed engraved letterhead view of the institute on 1854 letter from cadet, with original 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Florence, N.Y. canceled by "Military Institute, Ky., Feb 19" third type cds; entire a bit worn, lettersheet Very Fine, a very rare lettersheet with only a very few known.Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
2424
(Kentucky Military Institute) Kentucky Military Institute, large detailed engraved letterhead view of the institute on 1854 letter from cadet, with content including…I do not need any stamps at present, for I got a paid envelopes., with original 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Florence, N.Y. canceled by "Military Institute, Ky., Mar 20" third type cds; entire soiled and worn, lettersheet Very Fine, a very rare lettersheet with only a very few known.Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
2425
(Kentucky Military Institute) Military Institute, Ky., Nov 14, bold second type balloon cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) in cover to Chapel Hill, N.C., Extremely Fine, an exceptional strike of this rare postmark.Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
2426
(Kentucky Military Institute) Military Institute, Ky., Dec 5, bold second type balloon cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) in cover to Columbia, S.C.; cover missing backflap, Very Fine and rare.Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $90
Lot
2427
(Kentucky Military Institute) Military Institute, Ky., May 4, bold second type balloon cds on manuscript canceled 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Lexington, Ky.; some toning at bottom edge, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot
2428
(Kentucky Military Institute) Military Institute, Ky., Nov 19, bold socked-on-the-nose small third type cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Long Run, Ky.; some minor soiling along the lower left edge, Very Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
THE UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THE KENTUCKY MILITARY INSTITUTE'S LAST KNOWN POSTMARK.
Current Opening Bid: $250