Lot
1287 
Ipswich, Mass. 3 folded letters with different straight line postmarks; 1829 "Ipswich. Mass., Sep 14" two-line postmark with "Paid 6" rate, 1830 red "Ipswich. Ms July 19" with manuscript day and "Paid 10" rate and 1830 red "Ipswich. Mss. Oct 15" with manuscript day and "6" rate; first with even toning, F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90
Lot
1289
Mendon, Mss. Fancy oval townmark with sawteeth over upper half and manuscript date in center, on 1850 folded letter to Wilbraham, Mass., matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "Paid 5" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $120
Lot
1290
Muddy Brook/March 29. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1819 folded letter to Heath, Mass., manuscript "Way 7" rate (6¢ for not over 30 miles + 1¢ way fee), letter datelined from Northampton; light cover toning and tiny sealed cover tear at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $85
Lot
1291
Palmer, Ms. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 8) on two incoming folded letters to the agent of the Three Rivers factory; 1843 letter with manuscript "Holland, Ms., Jan 7" origin postmark (rarity S/R 8) and "Free, E.G. Fuller P.M." frank, additional manuscript "Forwarded" in Palmer postmark hand, 1842 letter with West Worthington manuscript origin postmark, Very Fine, an unusual pair. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $55
Lot
1292
Seekonk Center, Mass./Feby 15th. Manuscript postmark (S/R10) and Paid "18¾" rate on 1832 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa.; reinforced nick at top center, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $160
Lot
1293
Troy, Mass/1825. Red rough serrated oval year datestamp with manuscript "Dec 14" date at center and "18¾" rate at right, on folded letter to Ellsworth, Me.; light cover toning at lower left, a Very Fine strike, a very rare fancy townmark. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
Lot
1294
Unionville, Ms./May 1st. Manuscript postmark (rarity S/R 9) on 1844 folded letter to Pawtucket, R.I., manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $35
Lot
1295
Hastings, M.T. Bold cds ties 1851 3¢ dull red (margins in at top) on cover to Virginia, slight edgewear and trivial tear on backflap, Very Fine. Scott No. 11 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $45
Lot
1296
Little Falls, Min. (Terr.), April 5, 1858. Manuscript postmark on cover franked with pen cancelled 3¢ dull red, to Litchfield, Ct., backflap a bit torn, otherwise fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $45