Connecticut
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 2502 |
 |
 (New Haven, Conn. 1757) "NH 5dw". Manuscript postmark and 5dwt rate on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, very faint "NEW/YORK" two-line handstamp at upper right corner, "2/1" due in local currency
(5dwt=15p x 1.67 inflation factor=25p, or 2sh1p without carrier fee), receipt docketing "John Banell Jn. 1757", a bit toned and worn along folds, still Fine, a rare and early New Haven Colonial postal marking (Image Magnifier) |
E. 500-750 |
600.00 |
| 2503 |
|
![(New London, Conn., ca. 1760) NL Sh 3.16.> Red manuscript ship-letter postmark and rate (3dwt plus 16gr ship fee) on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, reddish ^NEWYORK^ two-line handstamp and manuscript
NY [+] 3 [=] 6dwt16gr progre](2503.jpg) (New London, Conn., ca. 1760) "NL Sh 3.16". Red manuscript ship-letter postmark and rate (3dwt plus 16gr ship fee) on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, reddish "NEW/YORK" two-line handstamp and
manuscript "NY [+] 3 [=] 6dwt16gr" progressive rate, bottom panel removed, otherwise Very Fine and exceptionally fresh, this New London ship-letter marking is unlisted in ASCC Vol. 3, although it is similar to the listed "NL" manuscript postmarks ca.
1760 (Image Magnifier) |
E. 750-1,000 |
1,800.00 |
| 2504 |
|
 (New London, Conn., 1769) "NL 3.8". Manuscript postmark and 3dwt 8gr rate on folded cover to John Pemberton at street address in Philadelphia with sender's instructions "the Postmaster is desired to send it
as soon as it gets there", receipt docketing "John Pemberton, New London, 6 mo 6 1769", discoloration around tissue repairs, ASCC Vol. 3 value $750 (Image Magnifier) |
E. 400-500 |
450.00 |
