Lot 111
[Minnesota Territory] Mantorville, M.T. Balloon type cds on cover franked with 1851 3¢ (ample to large margins including sheet margin at top, trivial corner crease) to New Bedford, Ma., cover with trivial corner nick at top right, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $120
Lot 112
[Minnesota Territory] Minneapolis, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 1851 3¢ (just in at bottom) on cover to Glencoe, M.T., minor flap tear, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $45
Lot 113
[Minnesota Territory] Monticello, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 1851 3¢ (just in at bottom & slightly oxidized) on cover to Michigan, minor flap tear which extends slightly onto front, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $95
Lot 114
[Minnesota Territory] Nininger, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 1851 3¢ (trivial corner nick & just in at bottom) on cover to Pennsylvania, some minor cover aging & edge wear at right, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $45
Lot 115
[Minnesota Territory] Oronoco, M.T. Bold balloon type cds on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New York, reduced at right & some light soiling, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $95
Lot 116
[Minnesota Territory] Owatonna, M.T. Bold balloon type cds on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire (reduced at left) to Illinois, Very Fine, a lovely example of this scarce postmark.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $160
Lot 117
[Minnesota Territory] Preston, M.T. Bold balloon type cds on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to St. Paul, tiny hint of edge wear, Very Fine, a lovely item.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $115
Lot 118
[Minnesota Territory] Sauk Rapids, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 1857 3¢ on cover to Vermont, Extremely Fine and attractive.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $95
Lot 119
[Minnesota Territory] Stillwater, M.T. Cds on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire (scarce small size entire) to Illinois, flap torn, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $80
Lot 120
[New Hampshire] Orford - Ville, N.H., Mar 27. Exceptional strike of red arched postmark with manuscript date, on 1845 folded letter to New York City, matching "Free" straight line handstamp and postmaster's free frank at top, couple file folds, Extremely Fine.Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $270