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Sale 59: The Robert J. Karrer Collection of Charleston Postal History

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Express Mail

Lots 4044-4048

Lot 4044    

1836 (Dec. 24) Charleston S.C. to New York N.Y., folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Dec 24" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "2.25" rating, red crayon "3" for triple rate, later found to be quadruple rate and marked due with manuscript "Due 75" rating, endorsed "Express Mail" at bottom left; vertical fold, Very Fine, A scarce part-paid quadruple express mail use.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $130

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Lot 4045    

1837 (Sep. 14) Savannah Ga. to New York N.Y., via Charleston, folded letter originally mailed with red "Savannah Geo. Sep 14" to merchant at Charleston, then turned and posted with indistinct red "Charleston S.C." cds and "75" express mail rating, endorsed "Express Mail" rating, Very Fine, an unusual use.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $135

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Lot 4046    

1837 (c., Oct. 18) Charleston S.C. to to Portland Me., folded cover with red "Charleston S.C. Oct 18" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "75" cent express mail rating, charge box notation and "Express Mail" endorsement; small cover tear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $110

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Lot 4047    

1838 (Mar. 12) New York N.Y. to Charleston S.C., folded cover with sharp red "New-York Mar 12" cds with matching "Paid" arc handstamp and red manuscript "75" express mail rating, endorsed "Express Mail", circa 1838; small erosion hole, a Very Fine use.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $115

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Lot 4048    

1838 (Apr. 5) Charleston S.C. to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter with red "Charleston S.C. Apr 5" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and red manuscript "150" double-weight express mail rating, red crayon "2" for double, endorsed "Express Mail", fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $125

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Lots 4044-4048

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