Lot
486 
Portsmouth/August, 5 1789. Two-line postmark on fresh folded letter to congressional member George Thatcher in New York, Very Fine, an scarce early year date postmark, the ASCC listing example. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $115
Lot
487
Portsmouth/July, 20. Full two-line date stamp on 1789 folded letter to congressional member George Thatcher in New York (sent free with no rate markings), Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $120
Lot
488
PORTSM o/June 10 1790. Sharp two-line date stamp on 1790 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "Sh 4" rate at upper right (3 dwt. 8 gr. rate plus 16 gr. ship fee), Very Fine, ex Chambers. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $375
Lot
489
Portsmouth/December 17. Sharp two-line date stamp with old style long "s", on pristine 1792 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "22" rate, Extremely Fine, a gem strike and cover, ex Jarrett. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $375
Lot
490
Portsmouth/May 28. Two-line date stamp with old style long "s", on folded letter datelined "Scarboro May 26th, 1794", manuscript "Way 20" rate notation at upper right; cover toning, Fine, undoubtedly a unique "Way" usage. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $220
Lot
491
PORTSMOUTH N.H./AUGT 12. Two-line datestamp and manuscript "40" double rate despite manuscript "Public Service, J. B. Walback Capt." endorsement, on folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. datelined "Fort Constitution August 12th 1809" regarding a court martial, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Capt. John B. Walback was a well-known officer who later became General and fought in the War of 1812.
Realized: $150
Lot
492
Portsmouth, N.H., Apr 16. Blue oval date stamp on 1816 folded letter to Ryegate, Vt., manuscript "17" restored rate, Fine and scarce. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $75