Lot
289 
(Nebraska) Fort Kearny, May 23 [1854], Paid 3. All in manuscript, on a very late pre-territorial cover to Maine; the Territory of Nebraska came into existence just one week later, on May 30, 1854, so this would have been the last pre-territorial mail dispatch from Fort Kearny, F.-V.F. and scarce. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425
Lot
290
Truckee Meadows, Nev., Mar 9. Clear cds on cover to Newport, R.I., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose, pair tied by target handstamps, 1866 year docketing at left; cover edge wear and slightly reduced at left, still a Very Fine strike, a very scarce Nevada town (Gamett and Paher Rarity 10). Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425
Lot
291
Washoe City, Nevada, Jul 27. Clear full cds on cover to Bow, N.H., franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by matching target handstamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $25 - 35.
Realized: $25
Lot
292
Orford-Ville, N.H. Arc Cancel. Nicely struck with manuscript date inside, on cover franked with 3¢ dull red (close margins to just in top left), with characteristic "Paid 3" handstamp, to Lowell, Mass.; cover with ink stain from cancelling pad, otherwise Very Fine (no photo). Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot
293
New Providence, N.J., Nov 14. Full clear strike of fancy ornate oval postmark on 1845 folded letter sheet to New Brunswick, N.J., with additional manuscript "6 Way" rate at top; small cover nick at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $750
Lot
294
Albany, N.Y., Jun 3. Cds with matching "Paid 3" handstamp and "Charge E.C. & Co., Box 100" in circle directive handstamp, on cover to Detroit, Mich., Very Fine and unusual. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $110
Lot
295
New/York. Two-line handstamp struck in reddish brown with "8/OC" Franklin mark on reverse of 1760 folded letter sheet to London, England, manuscript. "2N" rate, F.-V.F., carried on the Falmouth-New York Packet. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
Lot
296
New/York. Two-line handstamp struck in reddish brown on side flap of 1764 folded cover to Philadelphia, manuscript "Paid 3dw", docketed inside "New-York April 9th 1764 Henry Waddell", Very Fine, Waddell was a prominent minister, ex Mayer and Siskin. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $700
Lot
297
New York. Two line handstamp and matching "28/Jy" Franklin mark on reverse of 1771 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, brown straight line "Cockermouth" postmark on reverse and front with manuscript "1N4" ship and "7.8" inland rates; cover toning, otherwise Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
298
New - York. Straight line handstamp and matching "15 No" Franklin mark on reverse of 1773 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, light "Exeter" straight line handstamp and front with red "1/-" handstamp and "& 1N4" rating, additional "2" inland rate; file fold, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $55