Jackson-Related Postal History
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 1001 |
|
 Andrew Jackson. Free
frank on cover front only to Tenn., red "Washington City Oct. 1" circular
datestamp and matching "Free" handstamp, slightly reduced and some toning,
otherwise Fine, bold signature (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
525.00 |
| 1002 |
 |
 "Old Hickory" Steamboat
Marking. Well-struck octagonal handstamp in red with red "Steam 10"
straightline on 1847 folded letter to Alton Ill., fresh and Very Fine (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
375.00 |
| 1003 |
|
 Andrew Jackson, "Our Federal
Union. It Must Be Preserved." Red design on soldier's letter from
West Virginia to Germany, blue "Cincinnati O. Dec. 3" double-circle
datestamp and "Due 3cts" handstamp (domestic soldier's rate, which did not
apply), "N. York Am. Pkt. 46 Dec. 7" debit datestamp, endorsed "Per
Prussian Closed Mail", soldier's endorsement on back reads "From
Cantonment Clifton, West Virginia, Ranawha County, 37 Regiment Ohio
Volunteers", transit and receiving backstamps, overall soiling and
wear, still Fine, very rare usage (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
400.00 |
| 1004 |
|
 Andrew Jackson, "Our Federal
Union, It Must Be Preserved." Portrait in red on cover with 3c Rose
(65) tied by grids, matching "Wooster O. Oct. 28, 1861" double-circle
datestamp, light toning, Fine, very scarce design
(Image) |
E. 200-300 |
425.00 |