Sale 55: United States Postal History

Lot 115    

[Mormon] "Camp Floyd U.T., Dec 3/ 58", manuscript postmark on cover to Mrs. F.J. Porter in New York City, bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red, straddle s.e. at right, cancelled by matching manuscript, Very Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

By December of 1858 Camp Floyd had acquired its own post office and by the time this 52nd letter to his wife was posted, Major Porter had acquired new perforated stamps.

Realized: $450

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Lot 116    

[Mormon] Camp Floyd U.T., February 14, homemade fancy postmark on blue Valentine's Day cover to Mrs. Major F. J. Porter in New York City, pencil "Feb. 14. 1859" docketing at left, "63" numbering at top left; light wax seal abrasion at center, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED DATE OF USE FOR THIS HOMEMADE POSTMARK.

This new handmade townmark for Camp Floyd was made in early 1859. According to the numbering system, during the previous two months and 11 days, Major Porter had written his wife 11 letters.

Realized: $200

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Lot 117    

[Mormon] Camp Floyd, U.T., February 18, choice strike of rimless cds and matching "Paid 3" in arc overwritten with manuscript "24" rating at upper right on buff cover to Dublin, Ireland, New York red "19" credit handstamp, carried by Cunard Line Asia from New York Mar. 30 to Liverpool arriving Apr. 10, sharp strike of "America, Paid, Dublin, AP 11 1859" (Robertson P1) arrival datestamp for late mail closed bag from Liverpool; vertical file fold at left, Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE CAMP FLOYD UTAH TERRITORIAL TRANSATLANTIC USE WITH A CHOICE STRIKE OF THE RIMLESS POSTMARK.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 118    

[Mormon] Camp Floyd U.T., March 25, homemade fancy postmark and scarce matching "Paid 3" arc handstamp on blue cover to Mrs. F. J. Porter in New York City, manuscript "Charge F.J.P. 3" at upper right, "67" numbering at top left; stain at lower right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

By the time the top cover entered the mail on March 25, 1859, a short-lived system of charging postage to the soldier sending it had been instituted. This may have applied to officers only.

Realized: $250

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Lot 119    

[Mormon] Camp Floyd U.T., May 5, homemade fancy postmark on blue 1859 cover to Mrs. F. J. Porter in New York City, bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red, "72" numbering at top left; Very Fine and choice strike of this postmark that is usually partial, This is a late use with the latest recorded being May 12 (ex-Risvold).
Scott No. 26    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $280

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Lot 120    

[Mormon] Camp Floyd U.T. Mar 1, cds ties 1857, 3¢ dull red, on circa 1860 cover addressed to Mrs. F.J. Porter in New York City, "101" numbering at top left; wax seal stain at center, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $140

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Lot 121    

[Mormon] Camp Floyd U.T. May 17, clear strike of cds with matching bold "Paid 3" circled rating handstamp on circa 1860 cover to New York City; flap tear, Very Fine, ex-Seacrest.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

This is the new Post Office Department postmark that replaced the previous locally handmade townmark in late 1859. It continued in use until the post office was abandoned in mid-1861.

Realized: $350

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Lot 122    

[Mormon] Camp Floyd U.T. Nov 3, cds and matching "Paid 3" circular rating handstamp on circa 1860 legal-size orange cover addressed to Colonel Henry Wilson 7th Infantry, care of Asst. Quarter Master U.S. Army in New Orleans La., manuscript "Head Quarters 7th Infantry, Official Business" corner card at top right; some edge wear, Very Fine, an unusual 7th Regiment official business use.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Lot 123    

[Mormon] Camp Floyd, U.T., Jan 24, small size cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red, trivial light corner crease, on 1861 cover to South Weare, N.H., neat receipt docketing at left; Very Fine and clear strike, ex-Chase.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $270

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Lot 124    

[Mormon] Camp Floyd U.T. Mar 28, bold clear strike ties 1857, 3¢ dull red, couple perf flaws, on 1861 cover to S. Gore in South Weare N.H., docketed at left "From Jess…Dated March 27, 1861", Extremely Fine, ex-Jessup.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $400 - 600.

This is the latest recorded cover from Camp Floyd before it was abandoned in July 1861 with the military being called east for the American Civil War. Equipment and buildings were sold, destroyed or transported.

Realized: $675

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