Sale 39: The Donald Thompson Collection of Stampless Covers

Lot 442    

Hanover, N.H. Nov. 2. Straight line date stamp on 1797 folded letter to Salem, Mass., straight line "Paid" and manuscript "15" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $135

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Lot 443    

Hanover, N.H. May 17. Bold straight line date stamp on fresh 1800 folded letter to New York, manuscript "Paid 17", Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $230

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Lot 444    

Hanover, N.H./July. 12. Red dotted oval datestamp with manuscript date applied as forwarding mark on 1823 folded letter from Boston to Hanover N.H., forwarded two times to Windsor and back to Boston, red "Boston Ms. Jul. 10" circular datestamp, manuscript. "12-½", "6" and "12-½" rates in succession with addition notations showing total of 31¢ due, Very Fine and most unusual.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 445    

Hanover, N.H. Bold fancy negative boxed date stamp with serrated edges in blue on 1827 folded letter to New Hampton, N.H., matching fancy box "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "10" rate, Extremely Fine, an exceptional example of this fancy negative postmark, ex-Jarrett.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $750

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Lot 446    

Harrisville, N.H./Oct. 19. Bold green cds and matching straight line "Paid" handstamp on cover to Derry, N.H., Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $55

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Lot 447    

HAV*(erhill) AUG.6. Straight line date stamp on 1806 folded letter sheet to Hanover, N.H., manuscript "8" rate; light toning along file fold, Very Fine, very rare, this is the listing example for the ASCC.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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Lot 448    

Haverhill Centre, N.H./May 10. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on buff cover to Reading, Mass., "Paid 3" rate, Very Fine, ex-Courser.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 449    

Hawke, N.H. Full straight line postmark with manuscript date below and "10" rate above, on 1831 folded letter to Gilmanton, N.H., Very Fine and choice, unlisted in ASCC and most likely unique.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

The town was chartered in 1760 and and renamed in 1836 to Danville.

Realized: $600

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Lot 450    

Hillboro Bridge, N.H. Slightly elongated circle postmark in lilac on folded letter sheet to Concord, manuscript date at center and "Paid 6" rate notation, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $300

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Lot 451    

Hillsborough N.H. 3 different small straight line townmarks; "Hillsborough N.H." in brown on 1850 folded letter, "Hillsboro Br N.H." in green on embossed ladies cover and "Hillsboro Bridge, N.H." in green on 1849 folded letter, manuscript dates and "5" rates, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $160

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