Name-Of-Ship Markings
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 1051 |
 |
 Ship Telegraph H. Coffin.
Red handstamp on 1819 folded cover from Philadelphia to London, endorsed
"Per Telegraph Via Liverpool", London backstamp, gently cleaned,
Very Fine appearance, rare usage (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
| 1052 |
|
 Ship Atlantic * W. Matlock *
Sailed Jun. 4. Red oval handstamp on 1820 folded letter to London,
England, red "Balt. Md. May 10" datestamp with matching "Paid" handstamp,
ms. "18-1/2" and 1sh7d rates, "Liverpool/Ship Letter" handstamp, Very Fine,
on page describing rate and route (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 1053 |
|
 Ship Milo S.G. Bronson Sail*d
mar. 27. 1818 folded letter from Stockholm, Sweden, to Providence R.I.,
red "Boston Ms. Apr. 25" and matching "Ship" handstamps ms. rates, Very
Fine, scarce marking and in exceptionally choice condition, with page
describing rate and route (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
| 1054 |
|
 MONTEZUMA. Brownish
straigtline handstamp on folded cover from Philadelphia to London, endorsed
"pr. Montezuma", red "15 JY 1824" receiving backstamp and
"Liverpool/Ship Letter" handstamp, minor wear, Very Fine, the origin can be
determined because the Montezuma cleared Philadelphia on June 19,
arriving at Liverpool on July 13, the "Montezuma" handstamp is very rare
and was used by Thomas Cope & Sons to identify conveying the vessel, with
page detailing route (Image) |
E. 300-400 |