Lot
76 
(Depreciated Currency) Aarhuus, Denmark to Pentwater, Michigan. 1877 cover with "Aarhus 19 12" origin cds, circular "T" and "U.S.Currency, 10", reverse with "Korsor 20 12" & "Chicago Unpaid" cds's, 5¢ per half ounce UPU letter rate doubled as a penalty to 10¢ due, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $135
Lot
77
(Depreciated Currency) Aasnaes, Denmark to Manistee, Mich. 5 covers ranging from Mar 1873 to Nov 1875, all via the Chicago exchange office, 2 via England, 2 via Germany and 1 UPU, all with "U.S. CURRENCY" due markings as follows; black 20, blue 16 (2), blue 17 and blue 10; condition varied with strong readable strikes, F.-V.F. overall, scarce group. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $950
Lot
78
(Depreciated Currency) Anvers, Belgium to New York City. 1866 folded letter sheet with "Anvers, 20 Nov, 66" cds & "27" cents due (gold) handstamp, "U.S. Notes, 37" handstamp (represents a ratio of 1.37), Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $325
Lot
79
(Depreciated Currency) Bewdley, England to Fort Scott, Kansas. 1863 cover with "Bewdley, Au 18, 63" cds and "3 Cents" debit handstamp to the U.S. for British inland, partial blue "U.S. Notes 29" in circle handstamp with matching "Chicago Am. Pkt., Oct 18, 24" cds" & oval "Held For Postage" handstamp, reverse with blue "Fort Scott Kan, Nov 7, 1863" receiving cds, manuscript "unclaimed" notation and "Returned to me June 16 - 1864 - I posted it again same day unpaid" at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600.
This was processed through the Chicago exchange and rated for collection of 24 cents in gold or 29 cents in U.S. notes for a depreciated currency ratio of 1.208. Carried per Allen Line steamer "Jura" departing Liverpool 20 Aug, 1863 arriving Quebec 2-Sep-1863. Marked held for postage at Ft. Scott and returned to sender. The sender's notation on the cover that it was reposted the same day unpaid was most likely a note of explanation and sent under cover. A scarce combination of markings and usage.
Realized: $675
Lot
80
(Depreciated Currency) Boston exchange covers. 7 incoming covers transiting Boston, Ma.; various rates including 20, 24/31, 24/32, 24/44, 24/53, 24/56 & 30/71 to Marysville, Cal. (double rate), F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $500
Lot
81
(Depreciated Currency) Buenos Aires, Argentina to Boston, Mass. 1863 folded letter with "Conf. Argentine Saintonge, 14 Mai 63" octagon origin date stamp, manuscript "2" (double rate) & "via Bordeaux" routing, red octagonal "Br. Service" handstamp, manuscript "54" cents debit to the U.S., "85 in U.S. Notes" handstamp with matching "Boston, 60, Jul 2" entry cds, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
The rate per quarter ounce from Argentina was 30 cents per French mails, this representing a double rate and an observed ratio of 1.41, per French steamer "Saintonge", departing Buenos Aires 14 May, 1863 arriving Rio de Janeiro about 22 May, 1863, departed Rio 24-May arriving Bordeaux 17 Jun, 1863 per the Cunard Line steamer "China", departing Liverpool 20 Jun, 1863 arriving New York 1 Jul, 1863.
Realized: $950
Lot
82
(Depreciated Currency) Christiansfeld, Denmark to Hope, Indiana. 1864 cover with "Christiansfeld, 27 1" origin cds & "Aachen 10 Cts, 29 1" transit, partial "New York Br. Pkt., Feb 12" exchange cds, manuscript accounting with "35" cents handstamp, "U.S. Notes, 51" handstamps, " reverse with oval "HAMBURG 28/1 64" and circular "K.D.O.P.A. Hamburg, 28 1" transit date stamps, Very Fine, the rate per PCM was 33 cents per half ounce from 5/64 - 10/65, observed ratio of 1.54. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $575
Lot
83
(Depreciated Currency) Depreciated Currency Covers. One binder full of 45 incoming stampless cover mainly from Great Britain & France showing a wide variety of Depreciated Currency markings, mixed condition, a lovely lot for the specialist. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,700
Lot
84
(Depreciated Currency) Germany to New York City. 1864 folded letter sheet with partial origin cds and "New York Am. Pkt., Oct 3" exchange cds, "Aachen 10 Cts, 18 9" transit & "U.S. NOTES 111" handstamp, "via Ostende pr first mail steamer" routing and "60" due handstamp (30¢ per half ounce for up to an ounce), F.-V.F., probably per Hapag steamer "Saxonia" departing Hamburg 18-Sep, Southampton 21-Sep arriving New York 3-Oct, observed depreciated currency ratio 1.85. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $900
Lot
85
(Depreciated Currency) Incoming Covers. 19 covers; 17 into New York City, U.S. notes ranging from 21 to 66, various origins including France, England, Turkey & Buenos Aires, Very Fine overall. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $600