Sale 39: The Donald Thompson Collection of Stampless Covers

Lot 577    

East Greenwich/2 Decmbr. Manuscript postmark and "Ship 14 Cents" rate on 1799 folded letter to Newburryport, R.I., letter datelined from Suriname, with two additional original bill of lading enclosures, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $950

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Lot 578    

Greenville, R.I./July 22. Straight line postmark with manuscript date below, on 1847 folded letter to Atllebrough, Mass., manuscript "Paid 5" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $160

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Lot 579    

Kingston, R.I./Feb'y 28. Small straight line date stamp with manuscript day, on 1827 folded letter to Charlestown, Mass., manuscript "10" rate; small sealed cover tear at top center, Very Fine, ex-Jordan.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 580    

Kingston, R.I./Aug. 28. Red three-line date stamp between horizontal lines, on 1837 folded letter to North Kingston, R.I., matching straight line "Forwarded" handstamp, red "New York, Aug 24" origin cds and manuscript "18¾" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $425

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Lot 581    

Little Rest, R.I./March 14. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) with "Free Tho. K. Wells P.M." frank on undated folded letter sheet to Andover, Mass.; light edge wear, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $160

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Lot 582    

Newport. Bold brown straight line postmark on 1788 folded letter to New York, manuscript "Sh 4 & 21" rates, "pr Brig Washington, Capt. Lardner via Richards Island" endorsement at lower left, letter datelined from Cayenne (French Guiana); toning along file folds, F.-V.F., a very scarce Confederation period usage.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,100

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Lot 583    

Newport. Brown straight line postmark on 1792 folded letter sheet to New York, manuscript "Paid 2.16" dwt/gr rate, Very Fine, ex-Jordan.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 584    

Newport Nov. 6. Brown straight line postmark with manuscript date alongside, on 1792 folded letter datelined from Bensalem, Pa., manuscript "Sh 10 cents" rate; tiny internal hole, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 585    

Newport/R.I./Apr 1 (1816) First Day of Restored Rates. Cds with manuscript "8" rate (of old rate of 8¢ for not over 40 miles), to Providence, Very Fine, ex Turner, Frajola.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $400

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Lot 586    

Newport, Rhode Island/Sep. 2. Large oval date stamp with matching straight line "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "20" rate, on 1822 folded letter datelined St. Petersburg (Russia), enclosure includes prices current; cover toning, otherwise Very Fine strikes.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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