Postal Markings by State continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 1377 |
 |
 Wapaukenetta O. Feb,.
Two-line handstamp with matching "Free" on folded cover to the postmaster
in Mount Sidney Va., minor wear, Very Fine strike, ASCC value $400.00 (Image) |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1378 |
|
 Lindsay's T. O. 5.
Brown circular label sewn onto cover to Lindsay's Town Out Va., red "5"
rate, opened at sides and with some splitting, missing top flap, otherwise
Fine, a most unusual item (Image) |
E. 200-300
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1379 |
|
 The Department of the
Police and Fire Alarm Telegraph. Superindendent's official imprint
cover to Mr. Joseph L. Parry (better known as a prisoner-of-war at
Salisbury N.C., who sent his wife a series of dazzling U.S./C.S.A.
combination covers), marked "Important", slight soiling, slightly reduced
at R., Fine, examples of municipal telegraph imprints are much scarcer than
commercial firms' imprints (Image) |
E. 100-150
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1380 |
|
 University of Virga. May
2. Red oval handstamp with magenta ms. date on light green 1846 folded
cover to Richmond and forwarded to Warminster, red "Richmond Va. May
11" datestamp with matching "Forwarded handstamp, ms. "5" rate, light
vertical file fold, Very Fine strikes
(Image) |
E. 200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1381 |
|
Stampless Covers. One medium-size carton filled with unfolded
letters from 1820-50 period, all stampless and most sent thru the mails,
about half are 1840's routine domestic mail (mainly from New York City),
the other half considerably more interesting with forwarder handstamps,
"Ship" markings, interesting origins and many letter transcripts, a
worthwhile group representing Arthur White's "work in progress" |
E. 1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
