Stampless Markings
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 3024 |
 |
 CABIN POINT JULY 31. Mostly clear strike of brownish straightline datestamp and equally clear strike of brownish "PETERSBURG
AUGT. 1" straightline datestamp applied in transit on 1794 folded cover to Henry Lee in Richmond Va. while Lee was governor, no postage rates, receipt docketing on flaps, slight wear along folds, Very Fine, ASCC value $300.00 (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 300-400 |
550.00 |
| 3025 |
|
 CABIN POINT NOVB. 30. Mostly clear strike of brownish straightline datestamp and ms. "8" rate on folded cover to Richmond Va., 1797 receipt docketing, slightly worn file fold,
Very Fine,. ASCC value $300.00 (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 200-300 |
350.00 |
| 3026 |
|
 CHARLESTOWN VA/July 27. Two-line datestamp in dotted frame and ms. "Paid 17" rate on folded cover to Richmond Va., refolded at bottom, Very Fine,
Charlestown lies in West Virginia, this is the ASCC listing example (value $350.00) (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 300-400 |
1,600.00 |
| 3027 |
|
 DUMFRIES, JANU, 112. Brownish straightline datestamp and matching "Paid" handstamp with ms. "2" dwt rate on Jan. 12, 1790 folded letter to Philadelphia,
worn file fold, part of contents removed, Very Fine, ASCC value $250.00 (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 200-300 |
275.00 |
| 3028 |
|
 DUMFRIES, DECEM, 13. Brownish straightline datestamp and ms. "2" dwt rate on Dec. 12, 1790 folded letter to Philadelphia, "1/" due
in local currency (2dwt = 6p x 1.67 inflation factor = 10p plus 2p carrier fee, or 1sh), Very Fine, ASCC value $250.00 (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 200-300 |
325.00 |
| 3029 |
|
 LEESBURG NOV. 13. Straightline datestamp in black and red "PAID" handstamp with red ms. "20" rate on folded cover to George Clinton, Governor of New York, receipt docketing dated
1792, Very Fine and scarce (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 200-300 |
2,000.00 |
| 3030 |
|
 (New Kent Court House Va.) "N.K. C. House 27 Decr". Manuscript postmark and "25" rate on folded letter in French datelined
"Cumberland Town, Virginia, C. Nivos Lun 3d de la Republic francaise une et indivisible", from Pierre Robert De Neufville to the Consul at Boston, 1794 receipt docketing, small hole in letter not affecting cover, Very Fine, unusual (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 150-200 |
250.00 |
| 3031 |
|
The Tobias Collection of Colonial and 18th Century Virginia Covers. Balance of "working" collection sorted in box, comprising approximately 78 folded letters and covers, most dated 1780's and 90's (a few earlier, none later), wide range of
town markings and usages, includes many scarce straightlines, varied rates, some ship mail (incl. privately-carried without postal markings), condition is far above average, minor faults to be expected but most are Fine-Very Fine, an outstanding
opportunity to acquire the nucleus of a Virginia stampless cover collection, many of these covers are worth $200-300 each, careful examination is essential and an aggressive bid is recommended Search for comparables |
E. 5,000-7,500 |
15,500.00 |
| 3032 |
|
The Tobias Collection Virginia Manuscript Town Markings (and More). Massive collection of covers sorted in boxes, A to Z representation of towns, some stampless, some stamped with 3c 1851s, 1861's and later issues, condition mixed and some
duplication to be expected, a treasure trove for the Virginia specialist Search for comparables |
E. 5,000-7,500 |
40,000.00 |
| 3033 |
|
 Shawneetown Ill., D.P.O., J. Sickney. Red circular datestamp with postmaster's name, ms. "Nov. 9" mdate on forwarded folded
letter, "Charlestown Ind. Oct. 9" circular datestamp and ms. "Paid 18-3/4" rate applied at origin, Shawneetown datestamp and "forwarded 18-3/4" due rate for forwarding, slight wear along folds, Very Fine, extremely scarce and unusual marking with
Distributing Post Office designation and postmaster's name (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 400-500 |
375.00 |
| 3034 |
|
 Portsmouth N.H. Feby. 1 (1815). Dark green oval datestamp and matching "Paid" with ms. "15" applied on the first day of the 1815 War
Rate on folded letter to Salem Mass., Extremely Fine, the 50% surcharge was enacted to raise money to finance the War of 1812 (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 300-400 |
1,100.00 |
