Sale 21: The Autumn Sale

Lot 462    

Adam's Express Co., Mobile, Ala., Aug 15, 1865. Circular date stamp on 1864 3¢ entire to Columbus, Ga., manuscript "2/- Paid" express fee in pencil, cover expertly restored at left, otherwise Fine, a scarce postwar express usage.
Scott No. U58    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $350

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Lot 463    

If Regt has left, P.M. will please return to the Am. Xps. Co. Louisville. Sender's notation on cover to Munfordsville, Ky., franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Louisville, Ky, Dec 28, 1862" duplex cancel, wax seal on reverse with American Express Company imprint, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $475

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Lot 464    

Baldwin South La. Express. Sharp strike of blue handstamp tying 1861 3¢ rose on 1866 cover to Rochester, N.Y., partial New Orleans postmark at top, with original enclosure, cover spot and slight reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, a choice strike of this rare reconstruction period express.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $450

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Lot 465    

Baldwins South La. Express. Circular date stamp tying 1861 3¢ rose on cover to to Brashear, La., docketeed "May 1st, 1866, L.Y.S." at top, cover edge wear and reduced at left, Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $350

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Lot 466    

Eastern Express Covers. Lot of 16 covers from various Express companies or with Express endorsements, companies include Adams Express (4, two with embossed cameo corner card, one in red & one in blue with matching printed Adams receipt with Revenue Express Stamps affixed), American Express, Earle & Prew's Express, Elkins Express, Harnden's Express, Hill & Co's Express, Union Express, etc., mixed condition worth careful inspection.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $950

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Lot 467    

Harden's Army and Soldier Package Express. Red 1864 freight receipt with running man logo, with 2¢ Express revenue, Very Fine (no photo).
Estimate    $50 - 75.

Realized: $90

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Lot 468    

Southern Express Co., New Orleans. Light strike of double circle handstamp on 1867 cover franked with 1861 3¢ (small faults) tied by small N.O.O. & G.W.R.R. CO./N.O. (New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western Railroad) double circle postmark with additional strike alongside, manuscript endorsement "Per Opelousas Rail Road" at bottom left, cover reduced at right with some soiling & wear, Fine, a rare postwar express and railroad usage (the railroad marking is unlisted in Remele).
Scott No. 65    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $375

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Lot 469    

Mail Route. Red arched handstamp on 1828 folded letter to Danbury, Conn., letter datelined New Orleans, endorsed "Ship Russell" at bottom left, red New York cds and manuscript "18¾" rate, some toning, F.-V.F (no photo).
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $140

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Lot 470    

Steamboat. Blue straight line handstamp with matching "Due 2cts." on 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Curtis Bridge, Va., blue "Baltimore, Md., Apr 27, 1860" cds, light edge wear, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. U10    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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Lot 471    

Way covers. 1850 folded letter from Mobile, Ala. with "Way 11" in circle handstamp and 3¢ Nesbitt entire cancelled "Way" with red New Orleans, La. receiving handstamp, Very Fine (no photo).
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $105

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