Lot 707
Gadsen S.C. "Sep 13th", reddish brown homemade with reversed letters, matching manuscript dating and "12½" rating updated in blue ms. "25" on 1842 folded letter to Bristol R.I., Very Fine and choice example of this cds that is only listed in black.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot 708
Spartanburgh S.C. "29th Jany", straightline as forwarding postmark with red ms. date and matching "25 fd" forwarding rating on folded letter posted with manuscript "Martinsburgh Ind., Jany 1st 1834" postmark and ms. "25" rating to Dodds Store S.C., F.-V.F. and very rare straightline postmark.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $220
Lot 709
Yorkville S.C. May 5, cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) large margins to touched at left, on circa 1855 buff cover with old-English "Registered." straightline handstamp (MilgramR-Yo-1) to Sumterville S.C.; upper right corner paper loss, F.-V.F. and rare.Estimate $300 - 400.
Cover was likely sent during the unofficial registration period before the 5¢ registry fee was required after July 1, 1855.
Realized: $250