Sale 39: The Donald Thompson Collection of Stampless Covers

Lot 286    

Canto(n). Straight line postmark in red with manuscript date below on 1811 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript Free at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $190

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Lot 287    

Canton, Ms. Cds in green on two folded letters; undated outersheet (file folds) to New York City with matching straight line "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps, and 1849 folded letter to New Orleans, La. with "10" rate handstamp; all bold full strikes, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 288    

Charlton Centre, Ms./Nov. 3. Manuscript postmark (S/R10) and "Paid 10" rate on 1841 folded letter to Lowell, Mass.; minor edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $125

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Lot 289    

Chelmsford Postmarks. 3 folded letters; 1829 black "Chelmsford" straight line and manuscript 12½ rate, 1846 red "S. Chelmsford" two-line postmark and matching 5 rate and 1846 red "N. Chelmsford" two-line postmark and matching "5" rate (matching pair), Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $230

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Lot 290    

Chesterfield Ms. Bold straight line postmark on 1828 folded letter to Middlebury, N.Y., manuscript "18¾" rate, apparently missent with red "Middlebury, Vt., Jun 28" cds forwarding; cover toning and slight soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 291    

Dedham/Sep. 3. Small bold straight line postmark with date below, on 1799 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "20" rate at right; light file fold through postmark, Very Fine, this is the listing example for the ASCC & is possibly unique.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $190

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Lot 292    

Dedham, Ms./Dec. 16th. Manuscript postmark. with "20" rate on 1814 folded letter addressed to "Northern Army, near Albany", forwarded to Williamsville and reforwarded to Albany, manuscript "ford 8" indicating total due of 28¢, additional "Wmsville Jay 20-ford" manuscript postmark and an additional 17¢ due, fresh and Very Fine, interesting and scarce early twice-forwarded usage, described by the author as the earliest he has seen.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $160

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Lot 293    

Dedham, Mass./October 28. Single line boxed date stamp with "ass" small in "Mass", on 1833 folded letter to Alexandria, N.H. with manuscript "to be left at Bristol post office" directive, matching straight line Paid handstamp and "12½" manuscript rate below; couple trivial tone spots, Very Fine, a choice strike.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $125

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Lot 294    

Dedham, Mass./Sept 16. Full blue double line boxed date stamp on 1836 folded letter to the postmaster in Hartland, Vt., matching straight line "Free" handstamp crossed-out with "12½" rate alongside, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $190

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Lot 295    

East Cambridge, Mass./Nov. 14. Bold cds on reverse of cover with illustrated French Comic "Un Concert A Faire Fuir" allover design, to Livermore Falls, Me. with "Paid 3" in circle handstamp at top right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $2,500

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