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Mattapoisett, Mass./Oct. 3. Cds on ca. 1855 cover to Paita, Peru, matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "32" rate, large red "12" credit handstamp applied at Boston, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $70
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331
Mendon, MSS. Red fancy oval townmark with sawteeth over upper half and manuscript date in center, on 1826 folded letter sheet to Northampton, Mass., matching straight line "Paid" handstamps and manuscript "10" rate; cover edge wear and tears silked from reverse, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $210
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332
Mendon, MSS. Fancy oval townmark with sawteeth over upper half and manuscript date in center, on 1850 folded letter to Wilbraham, Mass., matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "Paid 5" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $350
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333
Merrimack, Ms./May 24. Red cds with matching straight line Paid and "10" rate handstamps on 1847 folded letter sheet to Washington D.C., docketing inside "Hiram Andrew, a private, Compy C.T. Dragoons, Present for duty at, San Bernardo, Upper California, 31st Decr 46", Very Fine and scarce, mailed two days prior to the change of name to Lawrence, the post office operated only 10 months with this name. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160
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334
Monson, Mass. Fancy scroll townmark with manuscript date in center, on 3 folded letters; 1833 in black to Southbridge, 1837 in red to New Orleans, La. with manuscript "25" rate and 1836 in green to Stockbridge with manuscript "10" rate; black and red strikes with cover edge wear and toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
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335
Muddy Brook/March 29. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1819 folded letter to Heath, Mass., manuscript "Way 7" rate (6¢ for not over 30 miles + 1¢ way fee), letter datelined from Northampton; light cover toning and tiny sealed cover tear at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160