Lot
493 
Roxbury, N.H./Feb. 2. Blue cds (S/R9) and matching straight line "Due" and "5" rate handstamps on cover to Keene; faint tone spots and small tear at bottom, still Very Fine, thought to be the only recorded postmark from this rare Post Office. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $375
Lot
494
Sandwich, N.H. Red straight line townmark with matching "Paid" straight line handstamp on 1842 folded letter letter to Concord, N.H., manuscript "Paid 10" rate, addressed and postmarks crossed out and sent back to sender with red "Concord, N.H., Sep 28" cds and manuscript "10" rate, lengthy letter from ardent abolitionist Daniel Hoit on the injustice of slavery, Fine, a very early turn cover usage. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $375
Lot
495
Shaker Village, N.H./Paid 3. 2 covers with different integral rate postmarks; one with double circle date stamp and original 1854 enclosure (ASCC listing example), other with single circle date stamp (missing backflap), Very Fine and choice, the single circle date stamp is unlisted in ASCC. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $325
Lot
496
Slab City/May 21st/54. Manuscript postmark on folded letter to Lake Villiage with "Paid 3" rate; small tone spot at bottom, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $180
Lot
497
Sutton Vil', N.H., Aug 15. Sharp & complete rimless circular postmark with manuscript date, on 1826 folded letter to Lancaster, N.H., manuscript "Free, B.B. French, Post Master, Sutton Village, N.H." free frank at top right, Extremely Fine and choice, one of the finest example known. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325
Lot
498
Tuttles Corner, N.H./Aug. 1. Manuscript postmark (S/R9) and manuscript "paid 3" rate on 1851 folded letter to Hampton, N.H.; minor corner wear and aging, F.-V.F., ex-Courser. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot
499
W.(est) Springfield, N.H./May 26. Manuscript postmark (S/R10) and "Free L. Richardson P.M." frank on 1842 folded letter to Epping, N.H.; light staining and small tear at bottom center, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
Lot
500
Walpole/July 9. Superb strike of two-line date stamp on 1804 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "20" rate, an Extremely Fine gem, a stunning rarity of which this is the only recorded example, ex Lounsbury. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $800
Lot
501
West Shelburn, N.H./Jan. 25. Manuscript postmark (S/R 9) and "Free" frank with "from Jonn Levy P.M." endorsement at bottom, on 1838 folded letter to Maine, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180
Lot
502
West Winchester NH/Sep 4. Full clear strike of red two-line date stamp on 1848 folded letter to Fitchburg, Mass., manuscript "5" rate; few light age spots at edges, Very Fine, only 3 recorded examples of this rare postmark. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $105