Sale 39: The Donald Thompson Collection of Stampless Covers

Lot 376    

Taunton. Ms./July 25. Sharp bold strike of straight line date stamp with manuscript year dating below, on fresh 1828 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "18¾" rate, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional strike, ex Chambers.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $325

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Lot 377    

Taunton, Mass. Integral Rate Postmarks. Bold sharp blue cds on two folded letters; fresh undated folded letter sheet with "5cts" integral rate cds and 1847 folded letter with "10cts" integral rate cds; later with a couple small edge tears, Extremely Fine strikes.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $140

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Lot 378    

Troy, Mass/1825. Red rough serrated oval year datestamp with manuscript "Dec 14" date at center and "18¾" rate at right, on folded letter to Ellsworth, Me.; light cover toning at lower left, a Very Fine strike, a very rare fancy townmark.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $400

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Lot 379    

Unionville, Ms./May 1st. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1844 folded letter to Pawtucket, R.I., manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $70

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Lot 380    

Uxbridge Mass/Oct 25. Straight line postmark on 1830 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "6" rate, Very Fine, ex-Chambers.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $70

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Lot 381    

Uxbridge South to Dudley Mass. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) and "6" rate crossed out and rated "10", Very Fine, believed to be unique.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $140

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Lot 382    

Walpole Ms. Dec 14th. 1st office manuscript postmark on 1814 folded letter to Penbrook, manuscript "8" rate, Very Fine, the earliest known usage from this rare office.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 383    

Walpole, Mass./Sept. 17. Red boxed postmark on 1839 folded letter to Strong, Me., manuscript "18¾" rate; some light toning, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $70

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Lot 384    

Watertown*MS/OC.T.*4. Full well stuck red two-line date stamp on 1816 folded letter sheet, matching straight line "Paid" and manuscript "12½" rate, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $240

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Lot 385    

Wellfleet/August 18. Manuscript postmark and "Sh 19" rate on 1803 folded letter sheet to Portsmouth, N.H., manuscript "pr Schooner Wellfleet, Captain Sweet" ship endorsement at lower left, Very Fine, a rare imcoming ship fee usage from Wellfleet.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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