Sale 39: The Donald Thompson Collection of Stampless Covers

Lot 306    

Falmouth. Ms. Red straight line townmark with manuscript May 28th date below on folded letter datelined "Canton (China), November 6, 1817" to Providence, R.I., matching straight line "Ship" handstamp and "27" manuscript rate (double 12½¢ rate plus 2¢ ship fee), "Brig Panther, Capt. Lewis" endorsement at bottom left; file folds, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $1,350

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Lot 307    

Falmouth, Mass./Nov. 20. Blue cds and matching "5" rate on illustrated Massachusetts State Seal cover to Barnstable, voter returns endorsement and 1854 docketing at right, Extremely Fine, a lovely cover in gem condition.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lot 308    

Fitchburgh, Ms./Jan 18. Cds and matching "Paid 3" in circle handstamp on illustrated "Blessed are the Peacemakers" Dove & Olive Branch cover, 1854 docketing on reverse, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $375

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Lot 309    

Foxborough, Ms./25 Dec. Blue cds and manuscript "10" rate on locally addressed folded letter, with additional; blue straight line "Ladies' Fair" handstamp above postmark, printed humorous poem enclosure datelined "Foxboro', Dec 26, 1849" apparently written for the Foxborough Ladies' Fair; slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $500

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