Fort Winnebago M.T. "Jany 7". Circular postmark with manuscript date and matching "25" rating on 1835 folded letter to Vandalia Ill.; file folded and small edge tear, a Very Fine and rare Michigan Territory fort.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
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Lot #1426 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
Lot #1427 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
"Grand Blanc, Jan 25" (Michigan Territory). Manuscript postmark with "Paid 10" rating on 1833 folded cover to Territorial Governor George B. Porter, Detroit Mich., docketed "Oakland to have a new townsp to be called Grand Blanc…", panel split, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED POSTMARK OF GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN TERRITORY.
Grand Blanc was established in territory that...
Lot #1428 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
"Green Bay MT., July 1" (Michigan Territory). Magenta manuscript postmark and matching "25" rating on 1836 folded letter to Robert T. Lytle, U.S. Surgeon General, Cincinnati Oh.; file folds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1429 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
Owosso, Mich., May. 23. Fancy truncated box postmark and manuscript "Free, E. Gould, P.M." postmaster free frank on 1844 folded letter to Ithaca N.Y., F.-V.F. and exceedingly scarce.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1430 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
"Sherman M.T., Sept 20th". Manuscript postmark with "25" rating on "White Pigeon. Sept. 17. 1830" datelined folded letter to Rev. Absalom Petres, New York, manuscript "Examd" notation, letter described pioneer life and travel plus places needing missionary labor; file fold, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1431 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
Michigan Territory Postal History. Group of 4 stampless covers comprising 1822 "French Town" to Bardstown Ky., 1821 Detroit Mic. T. to Washington D.C., 1829 "Ann Arbour M.T., Apl 20" red manuscript postmark to Plymouth Vt., 1828 "Bloomfield Mic Ty., August 25" manuscript postmark to New York N.Y., F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1432 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
(Minnesota) "Fort Snelling, March 3" (Unorganized Territory). Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" on 1847 folded letter to Louisville Mo., non-contemporary year date below postmark., trivial toning around edges, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Fort Snelling was at various times part of Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa Territories, from Dec. 28, 1846, to Mar. 2, 1849, it was considered part of...
Lot #1433 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
(Minnesota) Oronoco M.T. Oct 14 (Minnesota Territory). Remarkable bold strike of balloon type cds in brown on 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Ulysses N.Y; reduced slightly at left and some light soiling, Very Fine and choice strike., The finest of only two recorded strikes.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
This is the listing date and illustrated on page 174 of Risvold book.
Lot #1434 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
(Mississippi) "Fort Adams, July 27th". Red manuscript postmark and matching "50" cent rating on folded letter datelined "Bayou Sarah, July 25th 1804" to Washington Pa.; light toning, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1435 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
(Mississippi) F-Adams, July 26. Partial straightline with red red manuscript "Way 52" rating on folded letter datelined "Bayou Sarah July 24th 1805" to Washington Pa., some edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce Territorial use.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1436 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
(Mississippi) F. Adams, Nov - 18. (Mississippi Territory). Straightline postmark and red manuscript "25" cent rating on 1805 folded letter to Washington Pa., letter datelined "Bayou Sarah, Nov 3rd 1805" (Spanish West Florida) from David Bradford, a prominent leader of the Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, to prominent statesman David Redick, letter refers to traveler going through Kentucky, Very Fine.
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Lot #1437 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
(Mississippi) "Natchez April 6". Manuscript postmark and matching "25" cent rating on folded letter datelined "Bayou Sarah, Ma: 28th 1804" postmark to David Redick at Washington Pa.; some light toning, F.-V.F., a scarce Mississippi territorial use.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1438 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
(Missouri) St. Louis, June 8. Two-line postmark and manuscript "50" double rating on salmon 1816 folded letter to Baltimore Md.; file folds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1439 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
(Montana) "Bear Town, Mont., Mar 5, 1870". Manuscript postmark (S&D type 1) tying 3¢ rose, F. grill (94) vertical strip of five on 1870 cover to Switzerland, with additional manuscript cancels and red "New York Paid All Direct Mar 26" exchange cds tying, reverse with Basel (4.10) and Zurich (4.10) transits; minor perf flaws, a Very Fine and very rare Montana Territorial use.
Estimate; $600 - 800.
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Lot #1440 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
(New Hampshire) Orford-Ville, N.H. Bold and complete arc postmark with manuscript "Oct. 21" date and matching red "Paid." handstamp with "10" rating on 1844 folded letter to Hill N.H., Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1441 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
New Hampshire Stampless Postal History. Group of four better covers comprising 1795 "Portsmouth/July 15" italic two-line postmark to Newburyport, 1797 "Portsmouth, N.H./Septr. 15" two-line postmark to Boston, 1844 "Orford.Ville, N.H." red arc postmark to Nashua, and 1820s Hanover N.H. negative blue serrated box postmark to Gardiner Me.; some faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1442 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
New Mexico Territory Postal History. Stock of approx. 195 covers and post cards including many better: 1905 Aden type I eku, 1911 Agudo type 1 (ex-Shipley), 1897 Albert type 2 on registered cover, 1894 Chambering type I LKU, 1887 Chloride type 3, 1884 Craig type 2, 1899 Endes type 4 (only known example, ex-Shipley), Flora Vista type 1 (only known example, ex-Welch), Fort Selden (8) including 1882 type 2 on #207 cover, Type 2a on U61 (...
Lot #1443 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Michigan Postmarks
(New York) Schenectady, N.Y., Feb 8. Red cds on 1837 folded letter to New York, with matching "Paid" and "18¾" rate handstamps, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #1444 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Ohio Postmarks
"Cincinnati 1st June 1801" (Northwest Territory). Manuscript postmark with matching "17" rating on folded ALS of Daniel Symmes to Capt. William Clark, Louisville Ky.; worn folds, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
William Clark was an American explorer, soldier, Indian agent, and territorial governor. A native of Virginia, he grew up in prestatehood Kentucky before later settling in what became the state of...
Lot #1445 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Ohio Postmarks
Coshocton, Ohio, "Oct 7". Reddish-brown scalloped rim stencil postmark with red manuscript date and matching "37½" rating on 1832 folded letter to Cincinnati Oh., letter turned upon arrival with Cincinnati Oct. 22nd cds back to Coshocton; cover edge faults and edge tears affect marking, still a Very Fine and choice strike of this rare fancy stencil postmark.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1446 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Ohio Postmarks
"Cuyuhoga Falls O". Manuscript postmark and matching rating on folded letter datelined "December 15th 1842" to East Hartford Ct., apparently carried privately and entered mails with "Windsor Ct" straightline postmark and manuscript "Jany 11" date with matching "12" rating.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #1447 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Ohio Postmarks
Franklin' O. Perfect strike of straightline postmark with manuscript "Apr. 15th" date and "25" cent rating on 1820 folded letter to Huntingdon Pa., clean and Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE RARE FRANKLIN, OHIO STRAIGHTLINE, THIS BEING THE ASCC LISTING EXAMPLE.
Lot #1448 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Ohio Postmarks
Granville, Ohio "Oct. 28.". Bold strike of fancy oval postmark with manuscript date and matching "12½" cent rating on 1830 folded letter to Marietta Oh., clean Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1449 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Ohio Postmarks
Painesville, Ohio, Jan. 4. Perfect bold strike fancy ornamented oval postmark and matching fancy "Paid" in ribbon handstamp with matching manuscript "6" rating on 1827 folded letter to Jefferson Oh.; central file fold, Very Fine and remarkable strike of this desirable postmark.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1450 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Ohio Postmarks
Ohio Stampless Postal History. Group of 18 stampless covers comprising Chillicothe (5), Cleaveland, Columbus, Hanging Rock, Hudson, Jackson C.H. (3), Lancaster (2), Middlefield, West Milton (2), Zanesville; nice group, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
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