Lot 585
Plymouth, red straight line postmark with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "8" rating, on 1793 folded letter addressed to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, John Avery, in Boston, containing the votes from Plymouth for Governor, Lieut. Governor and Senator, Very Fine, ex-Beane.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $240
Lot 586
Salem, Feb 16, bold two line postmark on 1798 folded letter to Portland, Me., manuscript "12½" rating, letter datelined "Andover, Feb 22nd, 1798"; some edge wear, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $80
Lot 587
Salem, June. 8, red straight line postmark on 1793 folded letter, with "22" rate to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine, ex-Chambers.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $180
Lot 588
Salem, Nov 22, red straight line postmark on 1793 folded letter to the consul of the Republic of France in Boston, Mass., with manuscript "6" rating, Very Fine, ex-Beane.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 589
Stockbridge, May 18, 1799, nicely struck straightline postmark with manuscript date on fresh 1799 folded letter sheet to West Springfield, Mass., matching "Paid" handstamp & manuscript "10"; light file fold and small sealed tear to right of date, Very Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $525
Lot 590
Worcester June 3, straight line forwarding postmark on folded letter from Providence, R.I. and readdressed to New York, with bold "Providence" straight line and manuscript "May 29" date crossed out, additionally "12½" crossed out and rerated "17"; mended at some folds, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $140
Lot 591
(New Hampshire) Hanover, N.H., Sept 15, bold red fancy dotted oval postmark with manuscript date, on fresh 1829 folded letter to Portsmouth, N.H., manuscript "12½" rate, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem strike and cover; with 2011 P.F. certificate.Estimate $150 - 200.