Sale 39: The Donald Thompson Collection of Stampless Covers

Lot 437    

Flune N.H./July 31. Manuscript postmark (S/R 8) and "Paid 3" rate on cover with allover illustrated map entitled "Routes & Distances to Franconia and White Mountains, New Hampshire", reverse with blue Profile House illustrated cameo corner card; some toning and wrinkling, Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lot 438    

Gilmanton, N.H. Red small type straight line postmark on 1847 folded letter to New York City, blue manuscript "5" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $85

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Lot 439    

Gilsum, N.H./Mar 9. Clear full fancy ornate oval wreath postmark in red on 1843 folded letter to New York City, manuscript "Paid 18¾" rate; light file fold affecting townmark, still Very Fine, an attractive and very rare ornamental mortised town handstamp, reported to be one of two known examples, this is the listing example in the ASCC.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 440    

Gilsum N.H./Mar 25. Blue cds with matching boxed "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps on 1846 folded letter to New York City, letter with content regarding Mormon leader Joseph Smith…The father of Joe Smith once resided in this town and there is an uncle to Joe and other relatives residing here., Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $200

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Lot 441    

Gynville, N.H./April 19, 1825. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1825 folded letter to Dorchester, Mass., manuscript "18½" rate, letter datelined from Bethlehem; light edge wear, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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