Sale 31: The Autumn Sale

Lot 425    

Bo(ston) Sh(ip). Manuscript postmark on incoming 1741 folded letter sheet most likely from England, addressed to Quaker merchant John Reynell in Philadelphia, matching "7 dwt. 16 gr." rate (7 dwt rate to Philadelphia plus 16 gr. or 2d ship fee), Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $95

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Lot 426    

B(oston) Sh(ip). Ms pmk with "21 dwt. 16 gr." rate on 1742 fl sheet addressed to John Kinsey, Esq., Speaker of the House of Representatives in Philadelphia, Pa., "via Boston pr. Capt. Hall" route endorsement and inside docketing "From Ricd?d Partridge" who was the London agent of the Pennsylvania Assembly of Quakers and a close associate of Benjamin Franklin; some archival corner reinforcement on inside, Very Fine, a very scarce triple rate usage from Boston to Philadelphia.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $180

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Lot 427    

Bos(ton). Manuscript postmark and "1/" shilling rate on folded letter datelined Jan 8, 1749; some staining and repaired tear which runs through the postmark, a Fine cover, still very scarce and seldom seen.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $70

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Lot 428    

Bo(ston) Sh(ip). Manuscript postmark on 1750 incoming folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., with "7.16" rate, docketing on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 429    

Bo(ston). Manuscript postmark on 1760 incoming English ship letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., with additional "7 dwt" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $95

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Lot 430    

Bos(ton) Post Paid. Manuscript postmark on 1761 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., with additional "Postage Paid, 7 dwt" rate endorsement, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 431    

Bo(ston) Sh(ip). Manuscript postmark on incoming private ship letter sheet, docketed "5mo; yr 2nd 1766", with "1/10" rate (1sh2d private ship letter beyond port of entry + 8d inland for over 100 miles); light tone spots, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 432    

Boston. Red straight line postmark with matching "20 SE" Franklin mark on 1770 folded letter sheet from London, England to Philadelphia, Pa., with manuscript "Sh 12.16" (dwt/gr) and "5/6" rates, Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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Lot 433    

Boston stampless. Nine folded letters date between 1793-1800, all with "Boston" straightline cancel, each has a Franklin or Bishop marking, couple of very light staining and a few have light file crease, mostly very fine, quite attractive (no photo).
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $120

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Lot 434    

Chicopee, Mass. Thimble postmark on small ladies cover franked with 1857 3¢ dull red (hidden defect) cancelled by fancy "Star of David" cancel (Skinner ST-6P 23), flap missing, Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $35

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