Lot 1038
1798, First Federal Issue, 20¢ Connecticut, strong detailed strike on note of $550 for 60 days dated November 21, 1799, debtors name was torn off when the note was paid, note written on reverse side of stamp; file fold through stamp, F.-V.F., rare with only seven stamps recorded in census, ex-Joyce.Scott Nos. RM47 $300.
Realized: $500
Lot 1039
1798, First Federal Issue, $1 Connecticut, choice detailed impression at top left of partially printed Norwich Mutual Assurance Company insurance policy with central red brown illustration of fireman on early fire wagon hosing out a building fire dated February 26, 1801 just eight days before the stamp was invalid, insurance for ¾ of a building value at $675 for a cost of $1.48; some splitting along file folds, a Very Fine and choice impression, very rare with only eight stamps recorded, ex-Joyce.Scott Nos. RM52 $1,500.
Realized: $1,000
Lot 1040
1798, First Federal Issue, 4¢ Delaware, two documents all with strong stamp impressions; includes partially printed domestic bill of lading dated March 10, 1800, and on a hand written promissory note dated January 1, 1800; the former with file fold and sealed tear affecting stamp, F.-V.F. overall, rare with only nineteen stamps recorded.Scott Nos. RM58 $700.
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Realized: $270
Lot 1041
1798, First Federal Issue, 20¢ Delaware, clear impression on promissory note of $1,000 for 60 days dated November 28, 1800, Very Fine, rare with only nine stamp reported, ex-Joyce.Scott Nos. RM60 $650.
Realized: $425
Lot 1042
1798, First Federal Issue, 25¢ Delaware, strong impression onbond note for £93 10sh for almost a year, dated February 19, 1800; file fold affecting stamp and small internal hold in document, F.-V.F., rare with only eleven stamps reported.Scott Nos. RM61 $450.
Lot 1043
1798, First Federal Issue, 25¢ Georgia, strong impression on unused sheet of document paper; light even toning, Very Fine, only 19 stamps are reported, unused examples are extremely rare.Scott Nos. RM74 $250 for used.
Realized: $100
Lot 1044
1798, First Federal Issue, 10¢ Maryland, strong impression on Writ of Manumission (declaration of freedom for a slave) dated May 17, 1800, with portion of text reading…"that I Priscilla Foster for and in Consideration of the Love and good will and affection which I have and bear towards my loving Friend Dello Miller my negro women of Price George County State of Maryland have given…do freely Clearly and absolutely give and grant to the said Dello Miller her…Freedom…absolutely without any manner of condition…"; some edge toning and wear at right, F.-V.F., ex-Combs.Scott Nos. RM98 Estimate $500 - 750.
AN EXTREMELY RARE A POSSIBLY UNIQUE DECLARATION OF FREEDOM FOR A SLAVE THROUGH WRIT OF MANUMISSION ON A FIRST FEDERAL ISSUE DOCUMENT.
No other stamped manumissions have been reported and it is probably unique. Maryland was a slave state until after the Civil War.
Realized: $625
Lot 1045
1798, First Federal Issue, 25¢ Maryland, strong detailed impression on promissory note of $625 for 60 days dated September 24, 1800, some additional text removed from bottom of paper, Very Fine, very rare with only nine stamps reported, ex-Joyce.Scott Nos. RM99 $800.
Lot 1046
1798, First Federal Issue, $1 Maryland, strong sharp detailed impression on partially printed Baltimore Insurance Company insurance policy for ship Sally from Baltimore to England, policy was reassigned to a third party on an attached document, Very Fine and choice.Scott Nos. RM104; $2,500 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
BY FAR THE FINEST OF TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE $1 MARYLAND FIRST FEDERAL ISSUE ON INSURANCE DOCUMENT THAT IS IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION.
The other example is light discernible impression on a hand written bill of sale with file fold through the stamp impression (ex-Joyce & Antizzo). The Combs survey lists three examples however these two are the only examples that are currently known. (see website for complete images).
Realized: $1,000
Lot 1047
1798, First Federal Issue, $1 Massachusetts, strong detailed impression on partially printed marine insurance policy dated May 30, 1799, Very Fine.Scott Nos. RM117 $400.
Realized: $110