Free Franks, Stampless Covers
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 1 |
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Commemorative Issues, 1893-1930, 116 Virtually All Different Blocks or Plate No. Blocks, includes Complete Columbians ($1.00 and $4.00 Mint, $5.00 disturbed gum), Complete Trans-Mississippi (Three of the $2.00 Mint) and other Numbers such as
294-299, 323-330, 369, 397-404, Kansas-Nebraska Blocks and a Set of Mint Blocks with Plate Numbers of the Graf Zeppelin Issue, Overall Fine-Very Fine, An Unusual and Very Valuable Offering Search for comparables |
123,644.00 |
42,500.00 |
| 2 |
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 By Express R. H. Lee (Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Political Leader in the American Revolution), Autograph Free Frank on Oct. 1777 Folded Cover to "His Excellency Patrick Henry esquire
Governor of Virginia at Williamsburg", ms. "on public service", photocopy of original letter accompanies signed by Francis Lightfoot Lee, Richard Henry Lee and two others informing Patrick Henry of General Burgoyne's surrender, movement of troops
under Generals Stark, Gates and Washington, etc., some soiling along file fold, small repairs in wax seal area and expertly "silked" to preserve this Important Historical Cover, Very Rare (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 2,000-5,000 |
4,250.00 |
| 3 |
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 Bloomington Ind. J Q A Apr. 17, Perfectly Struck pro-John Quincy Adams pmk. on 1828 Folded Letter to New York, ms. "25", Exceptionally Fine, Extremely Rare (Probably Used For the Illustration in the American Stampless Cover
Catalog) (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
1,900.00 |
| 4 |
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 Charles-Town, S.C. Dec. 3, Three Line pmk. in Circle, ms. day, on reverse (as always) of 1779 Folded Letter (in French) to Edenton, N.C., ms. "14" (dwt) rate, outer sheet with small piece out in one corner,
Very Fine Strike of the First Circular Postmark Used in America, About Three Known, Extremely Rare (Image
Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 2,000-5,000 |
1,450.00 |
| 5 |
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 Little Rock Ark. 1831 May 1, Fancy Shield in Semi-Circular Frame on Neat Folded Cover, ms. "25"
rate, Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
750.00 |
| 6 |
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 Phila/Delphia, Mostly Bold Red Two Line pmk. and matching "24 NO" Franklin Mark on back of 1774 Folded Letter to Lancaster, Bold Red "Post Paid" in Circle on front, ms. "4" rate, Remarkably Fresh, Very Fine, rare (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
1,650.00 |
| 7 |
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 Philadelphia, Pa. Red Full Rigged Ship, Choice Strike, matching
"Phila. 23 Feb" Octagon on Folded Letter to Va., negligible toning, Fine, Scarce (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 500-750 |
1,450.00 |
| 8 |
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 Scrantonia Pa May 28, Red pmk. in Cross-section of Railroad Track Frame, matching "Free" on Wonderfully Fresh 1850 Folded Letter headed "Lackawana Iron Works Pa." (Where the Railroad Tracks were made), Extremely
Fine, One of the Finest Known (owner paid $850.00 in 1971) (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
1,700.00 |
| 9 |
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 U-S Naval Lyceum, Bold Oval with Full Rigged Ship in Center on Sept. 1811 Folded Letter to Brazil, Red Portsmouth N.H. pmk. of origin, ms. 183/4 rate, Exceptionally Fine, Remarkable Strike of this Rare Marking, with P.F.
Certificate (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
850.00 |
| 10 |
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 Windsor-Locks Ct., Red Steamer in Locks Fancy
Cancel (Vertical Lines at Bottom), Incredibly Sharp Strike on Neat 1844 Folded Letter, ms. "6" rate, Very Fine, ex-Haas (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 750-1,000 |
1,400.00 |
| 11 |
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 York Pa. Oct 18, Fancy Red Allegorical pmk. on 1827 Folded Cover, ms. "6" rate, Very Fine, Rare, ex-Haas
(Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
2,100.00 |
