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Albany, Feb 5. Straight line postmark on 1794 folded letter to New York w matching large "Paid" in circle handstamp and manuscript "15" rate; cover fold separations, otherwise F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $150
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178
Geneva, 22 March (New York). Manuscript postmark on 1815 folded letter to Bath Maine, matching "30" rate representing the 20¢ per sheet of paper in the 300-500 miles postal zone, with a 50% increase from 1-Feb-1815 through 30-Mar-1816, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $135
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179
New - York. Straight line postmark on 1773 folded letter sheet from Falmouth, England to Philadelphia, Pa., with English "Exeter" postmark and Bishop mark "15 NO" also on reverse, rated in London "P 1N4" in magenta, "2" rate applied for New York to Philadelphia docketed "From Joshua Williams, Receive'd 16th 10 Mo. 1773", F.-V.F., a wonderful usage just before the the Boston Tea Party. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $150
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180
New York. Two line postmark on 1761 folded letter sheet from Falmouth, England to Philadelphia, Pa., "3dwt" rate and reverse with brown "10/JA" Bishop mark; light cover toning, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $350
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181
New York. Two line postmark on reverse of 1766 folded letter sheet from Falmouth, England to Philadelphia, English "12 JY" & New York "7 SE" Bishop marks on reverse, manuscript "6" for triple rate was applied for a journey to Philadelphia, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $75
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182
New York. Two line postmark on ca. 1769 folded letter sheet from Falmouth, England to Philadelphia, English "29 SE" brown Bishop marking on reverse, magenta "10 1 N" notation, rated "3 dwt" upon arrival in New York, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $190
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183
New York. Two line postmark on 1773 folded letter sheet from Falmouth, England to Philadelphia, Pa., with bold English "Exeter" postmark and Bishop mark "15 MA" also on reverse, rated in London "P 1N4" in magenta, "1/-" conversion rate, docketed "From Joshua Williams, Receive'd 18th 3 Mo. 1773"; file fold toning, otherwise F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $95
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184
New York. Two line postmark on 1773 folded letter sheet from Falmouth England to Philadelphia, Pa., English 11 FE Bishop mark on reverse, "1 N" London rate & "Single Sheet 6" converted "2/8" rate in manuscript; cover nick and tear at top, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
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185
New York. Two line postmark on reverse 1864 folded letter sheet from Falmouth, England to Philadelphia, Pa., with magenta "P 2N6" rate and a local conversion notation "2/6" rate upon arrival in New York, English 10/Mr Bishop mark on reverse, cover docketed "London, Febry, 29th 1764", Very Fine, a nice usage sent on Leap Year of 1764. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $400
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186
Pullen, Virgil & Co.'s, New York, Montreal & Quebec Express. Black on orange label on 1852 money package cover to New York City, value endorsement at top, with original business enclosure from Montreal, Very Fine, a lovely and very rare money package express usage. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $500