Handstamped Paid and Due Markings (Louisiana)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 5234 |
 |
 Alexandria La. Aug. 13.
Well-struck circular datestamp in red with matching "Paid" and "5"
handstamps on cover to Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, usual small filing
holes, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful cover
(Image) |
E. 400-500 |
210.00 |
| 5235 |
|
 Bayou Goula La. Feb. 8.
Circular datestamp with day slug inverted, matching "Paid" in circle and
large "10" on cover to Memphis Tenn., ms. "Paid 5c" (re-rated to 10c),
missing part of backflap, Very Fine and unusual usage, ex Kohn (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
210.00 |
| 5236 |
|
 Bayou Sara/LA/JAN ("11" in
ms.). Unusual town, state and month configuration in circle, boldly
struck with "Paid" and "5" handstamp on yellow cover to Carroll Hoy & Co.
in New Orleans, usual small filing pinholes and slight toning along top
edge, Very Fine, only two examples of this town marking recorded by
Everett, ex Emerson and Everett (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
325.00 |
| 5237 |
|
 Berwick City La. Jan. 21.
Large circular datestamp with ms. Pd. 5" on orange cover to Greensburg La.,
Extremely Fine (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
260.00 |
| 5238 |
|
 Clinton La. Jun. 11,
1861. Neat circular datestamp with "Paid" in oval and "5" handstamps on
orange cover to Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, usual small filing
pinholes, Very Fine, early use, ex Emerson
(Image) |
E. 100-150 |
120.00 |
| 5239 |
|
 Hermitage La. Feb. 5.
Circular datestamp in red with day and "5" rating in ms., matching
"Paid" in oval handstamp, on orange cover to Port Gibson Miss., trivial
edge faults at top from opening, Fine
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
160.00 |
| 5240 |
|
 Homer C.H. La. Jul. 3.
Bold circular datestamp with pencil "5" rating on orange cover to Carroll
Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, one letter in postmark strengthened slightly in
pencil, otherwise Very Fine (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
100.00 |
| 5241 |
|
 Jeanerette La. June.
Faint but readable strike of circular datestamp with "Paid" and "5"
handstamps, ms. "10" revaluing the rate, on cover to Loch Lomond Va., small
toned spot at top, Fine, scarce town marking
(Image) |
E. 100-150 |
75.00 |
| 5242 |
|
 Keachie La. Nov. 18.
Well-struck circular datestamp with "Paid" in oval and "10" handstamps on
cover to Macon Ga., slightly reduced at right and slight waterstaining at
top, Extremely Fine strikes (Image) |
E. 150-200 |
80.00 |
| 5243 |
|
 Lecomte La. Oct. 8.
Well-struck circular datestamp with "Paid" and "10" in circle handstamps on
yellow cover to Hotel N.C., Very Fine and choice, ex Hill (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
375.00 |
| 5244 |
|
 Minden La. Sep. 15.
Circular datestamp with "Paid" and "5" handstamps on orange cover to
Carroll Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, usual small filing pinholes, fresh and
Fine (Image) |
E. 150-200 |
75.00 |