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MONTEZUMA ILLINOIS 1843 STAMPLESS FOLDED LETTER WITH MANUSCRIPT POSTMARK 1843 stampless folded letter in superb condition sent to register of land office in Quincy, Illinois, from New Bedford, Illinois, with Montezuma manuscript postmark. Outstanding in all respects. |
$50.00 | |
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CUBA - HAVANA TO PARIS VIA NEW YORK 1855 STAMPLESS FOLDED LETTER Heavy rate marking with partial New York paquet boat mark. See scan for markings on back of letter. |
$15.00 | |
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HOLLAND - 1808 STAMPLESS FOLDED LETTER TO BORDEAUX FRANCE Very clean and attractive stampless folded letter from Amsterdam Holland to Bordeaux France. Full straightline postmark. |
$25.00 | |
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WHEELING VIRGINIA 1843 STAMPLESS FOLDED LETTER TO MT. VERNON OHIO Created when Wheeling was part of Virginia (now West Virginia). Letter is from David McConaughey (a prominent surname in Wheeling area at the time) regarding settlement of a claim. His right to the settlement is affirmed by a second note signed D. T. Tallant. Letter is addressed to Delano & Israel attorney at law. Condition is very good with no separations. Only tear is in the usual spot where seal was broken and does not affect content. Postmark is full but light. 12.5-cent rate. |
$40.00 | |
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WATERBOROUGH MAINE 1953 PROPERTY DEED - JOHN BOWDOIN TO GEORGE CAME Good condition. Typical deed of the day listing property lines as running from the bridge southwesterly to the brook, etc.. Signatures include John Bowdoin, George Came, Sarah Came (wife), John Roberts (witness), Lincoln Shaw (Justice of the Peace), S. C. Adams (register). |
$15.00 | |
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BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 1848 STAMPLESS FOLDED LETTER - PROBLEM WITH UPSTAIRS TENNANT PARTYING WITH GIRLS Letter is from a Boston property owner to a friend in Danville, New York, first complimenting him on his shooting ability: "You shoot well--a good gun no doubt--give it to some of the grey squirrels in the woods". He goes on to rave about Bob Bowa -- that crassy mouthed, drunken fellow abovestairs, 2 parties, 6 girls. The fellow would not clean. Cousin G. tried to clean him out but the devil said Silverman engaged him and he would not clean (out) without his discharge. The girls as G. calls them know that I know all about the affairs and the other night I talked pretty freely about matters with Miss Abby." Much more about that and other topics. Easy reading. Letter in very good condition. |
$30.00 | |
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SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA 1860 POSTMARK ON U2 POSTAL STATIONERY Outstanding postmark on this cover, delivered to Elk Grove PO in Scaramento County. Nice early buff U2 postal stationery cover. In opening letter, recipient tore top just into the top of the embossed image. Backflap has been reinforced with stamp hinges that can be removed. |
$25.00 | |
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TAUNTON MASSACHUSETTS 1847 STAMPLESS FOLDED LETTER TO PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND - WONDERFUL LETTER Absolutely wonderful letter from Sarah, of Taunton, MA, to Miss Emilie Carpenter, Providence RI. Here's a sample of what it contained: "I was sitting at the window, and as it stormed violently, I was much surprised to have a cab stop at the door and a New Bedford gentleman (a Mr. Parker) was announced. He is a friend of mine. He brought three letters, all saying I was expected back with him in the next train. The emergency was the great annual ball to be held there that evening..." It goes on to describe her Cinderella-like evening including: "My dress was a straw colored lace, over a white satin". Four pages of easy to read writing. Envelope has an unlisted rimless Taunton postmark (light blue) with manuscript 5. The back flap of the envelope is missing. |
$50.00 | |
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BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 1849 STAMPLESS FOLDED LETTER TO NEW BEDFORD MA REGARDING LIQUOR SHIPMENT Boston postmark with 5cts in dial. From the size of the liquor order, Otis must have been a wealth New Bedford resident or merchant. Brandy, port wine, Sicily wine, and sherry were ordered along with 1000 Sucero cigars. The companion note mentions a discount applied to all except the cigars. Could use more research. SFL is in good condition. |
$10.00 | |
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PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND 1841 STAMPLESS FOLDED LETTER REGARDING SHIPMENT OF 62 BALES OF COTTON Letter sent to William B. Whipple, :Providence RI, from C. H. Dabney informing him that Dabney has shipped 62 bales of cotton on the sloop Rhode Island. He draws the bale marking for identification and says the lot can be insured. Adds a personal note that he doesn't have time to write his wife and asks Whipple to ask her some questions for him. Letter in very good condition. Light but full Providence postmark. Dabney was an agent for Brown & Ives, Providence, RI., dry goods commission agents, cotton brokers and merchants. |
$25.00 |
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