Postal Markings by State and Territory (CA to CT)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 2055 |
 |
 CALIFORNIA. "Foster's Bar
Cal. Dec. 27". Bold circular datestamp with matching "Paid" and ms. "6"
rating on illustrated mining scene cover to N.H., Hutchings imprint
at left, expertly repaired incl. top flap added, otherwise Fine, scarce
design (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
600.00 |
| 2056 |
|
 San Francisco 1 Feb. 40.
Red circular datestamp with rate crossed out on cover addressed by Gen.
Kearny to Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott at Washington D.C., docketing on
inside reads "Benicia Cal. Jan. 29, 1857, Reports his voyages to, and
state of health, in California", light file folds, Very Fine and
choice, sent free (Image) |
E. 150-200 |
425.00 |
| 2057 |
|
 CONNECTICUT. "Collinsville
Conn. 22 Dec." Well-struck red Axe fancy handstamp with ms. date
and "6" rating on 1840 folded letter to Hartford Conn., contents concern
axe business, faint vertical file fold, Very Fine strike, scarce as such a
clear strike in red, ex Keffer and Jarrett
(Image) |
E. 500-750 |
650.00 |
| 2058 |
|
 Harwinton 10 NO Ct. Bold
greenish blue handstamp with matching "Free" handstamp on 1851 folded
letter to Anderson Tex., minor edge toning, Very Fine strikes, ex Jarrett
(Image) |
E. 150-200 |
230.00 |
| 2059 |
|
 Licthfield Conn. Clear
two-line handstamp with Litchfield misspelled, ms. "Mar. 3" and "10"
rating on 1828 folded letter to Wethersfield Conn., very light toning, Very
Fine example of this scarce variety, illustrated in ASCC, ex Jarrett (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
260.00 |
| 2060 |
|
Connecticut Covers. Eleven, incl. No. 219D with New Boston "belt",
No. 279 tied by Glasonbury "Kiss", some stampless incl. New Haven
"Missent", Tolland, Brooklyn, Windsor (2), West Hartford, Very Fine, four
ex Jarrett |
E. 500-750 |
400.00 |