Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Kentucky) Western Military Institute, Drennon Springs Ky. Two covers with corner card of Western Military Institute, first with 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Drennon Ky. Oct 25" cds to Rahway N.J., second stampless with "Drennon Ky. Nov 19" cds and matching "5" in circle due handstamp, to West Point N.Y.; minor edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.

(Louisiana) Opelousas, Louisiana. Rimless circular postmark with manuscript "Nov 20" dating on 1830 folded letter to East Baton Rouge La., some overall aging, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

"Bo". Manuscript postmark with "2/4" rating of two shilling four pence old tenor on 1749 folded letter from the Vernon correspondence to Newport R.I., Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

The sender William Molineux was an American merchant best known for his role in the Boston Tea Party of 1773. A member of the Sons of Liberty, he organized the Tea Party along with Samuel Adams and served as the group's...

East Granville, Mass, Apr 24. Reddish cds with manuscript day and matching fancy "Five Cents" rate handstamp on folded cover with preprinted address to Springfield Mass., clean and Very Fine, ex-Beane.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Ludlow, Mass., Mar 11. Red cds with "Paid" below, on printed "Post Office Stamps, Engraved on Wood, By E.S. Zeverly, P.M." circular by Mr. Chas. M. Willard illustrating the Ludlow postmark and other rating handstamps, addressed to the postmaster at Upper Gloucester, Me.; some minor toning, central fold, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Nehoiden, Mass / Aug, 25. Blue two-line postmark and also bold circled "G" cancel ties 3¢ green (207) on cover to Boston Mass., 1881 receipt backstamp; bottom opening tear, F.-V.F. and exceptionally rare DPO, Norfolk County, 1881 only, Rarity 9.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

(Michigan) Green Bay ---- M. T. Complete strike of straightline postmark with manuscript "Aug. 24th" date and "25" cent rating on 1834 folded letter to Philadelphia Pa.; cover reduced at right and some aging, Fine, a rare Michigan Territory straightline use.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

(Minnesota) Hastings, M.T. Hastings, M.T. Bold cds tying four margin 1851 3¢ dull red on embossed ladies cover, minor toning on reverse from mounting, Extremely Fine, a lovely territorial cover.
Estimate; $100 - 150.

"Cape Girardeau, 5 January 1810". Manuscript postmark with matching "Free" rating and "J. M. Ferron Postmaster" endorsement on folded letter to Pittsburgh Pa.; some age staining; some good content including "…I here people drink whiskey and are fond of beer, both a distillery and a brewery would be very desirable - both would be succeed very well here, but almost all payments are made in trade - money is scarce and I presume much more...

Fort Leavenworth, Mo., Feb 22. Clear cds with manuscript date and matching 25 rate, on 1842 folded letter to Burlington, Iowa Terr., letter regarding land issues, mentions one of the regiments now stationed at Fort Atkinson on the Turkey river, etc.; small cover tear at bottom, Very Fine, ex Risvold.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Independence, Mo., Apr 10. Cds with "10" rate handstamp on 1849 folded letter to Vernon, Ind., with interesting letter to wife regarding his travels to Independence by steamboat, procuring teams and provision for journey to Oregon, mentions the thousands in the area bound for California, etc., F.-V.F., ex Risvold.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Pilot Grove, Mo., Jan 22. Manuscript postmark with "10" rate, on 1848 folded letter to Lexington, Va., Very Fine.
Estimate; $75 - 100.