Colonial and 18th Century Postal History continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 1262 |
 |
 "Sh. 240" 40x Rate. Ms.
rate on folded cover docketed "1780 John Ball Str. Eustatia 20 Oct."
and addressed to Fredericksburg Va., endorsed "favor of Mr. G.
Kelly", silked to prevent further deterioration, otherwise Fine, in
response to the continued depreciation of American Continental paper
currency, on May 5, 1780, Congress doubled the existing rates to 40 times
the 1775 postal rates, but this increase lasted only until December 12 (Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
| 1263 |
|
 Col. Tilghman. Folded
cover addressed to "Thilman" as Aide de Camp to General Washington at
Williamsburg, endorsed "Public Service", 1781 date noted on back
(Yorktown Campaign), few toned spots and edgewear, Very Fine (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 1264 |
|
 "Baron Steuben, March 1st
1781". Docketing on side flap of folded cover addressed to
"Brigadier General Weedon, Fredericksburg", endorsed "pr.
Express" at bottom left, Very Fine, this military express cover to
Brigadier General George Weedon of Virginia dates from the very beginning
of Lafayette's 1781 Virginia Campaign, at this time he was marching south
in Maryland, on March 15th Von Steuben and Lafayette had their rendezvous
(Image) |
E. 500-750 |
| 1265 |
|
 Edenton (N.C.) Jul. 9.
Red straightline handstamp with ms. "2" rate on 1788 folded cover to
Portsmouth Va., docketing reads in part "1788 Edenton July 9", some
toning, light file folds, Very Fine strike of this American Congress and
Confederation postmark, ASCC value $1,250.00
(Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
| 1266 |
|
 "Alex. 26 Oct." Ms. pmk.
with "8" rate on 1792 folded letter to Fredericksburg, vertical file folds
with one at right split, otherwise Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 1267 |
|
 "Geo. Town Feby. 13". Ms.
pmk. with matching "25" rate on 1793 folded letter to Newbern N.C., some
slight overall soiling, Very Fine (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
| 1268 |
|
 "Lower Marlbro (Md.) Sept.
29". Ms. pmk. with "Way 6, Ford. 8/14" on 1798 folded cover to
Port Tobacco Md., , fresh and Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 1269 |
|
 Rich'd. January 24, 1797.
Straightline datestamp between double lines on folded cover to the
postmaster at Shephard's Town, ms. "Free" rate, vertical file folds and
some slight wear, Very Fine strike, ASCC value $125.00
(Image) |
E. 150-200 |
| 1270 |
|
 Richmd. March 21, 1797.
Straightline datestamp between double lines on folded cover to Shepherd's
Town, ms. "17" rate, vertical file fold not affecting markings, Very Fine
strike, ASCC value $125.00 (Image) |
E. 15-200 |
| 1271 |
|
 Richmond, Feb. 1, 1798.
Straightline datestamp between double lines on folded cover to Shepherd's
Town, ms. "Free" rate, vertical file folds, Very Fine strike, ASCC value
$125.00 (Image) |
E. 150-200 |
| 1272 |
|
 Richmond, May 30, 1798.
Straightline datestamp between ornamental lines on folded cover to
Shepard's Town, ms. "Free" rate, vertical file fold, pencil "Copied"
at top left, Very Fine strike, ASCC value $175.00
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |