Sale 1291 — United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023
Category — Florida Postal History: Statehood Period
Lot
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Photo/Description
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108
Apalachicola, Florida, Statehood Stampless Covers. 25, including large circular datestamp used during forwarding on a cover originating in England to Apalachicola and forwarded to Augusta Ga., others show various rates including 2c, 3c, 5c, 10c, 20c, one is a double-circle datestamp from 1865 on a Reconstruction period cover to Maine, some faults but overall a Very Fine collection of this period
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E. 400-500
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109
"Aucilla Fla. Oct. 6" (1852). Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 3" on blue 1852 folded letter to Tallahassee, minor edgewear, Very Fine, this is reportedly the only statehood period manuscript marking from Aucilla, the post office was discontinued Dec. 7, 1854 and was reestablished in 1867
E. 300-400
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"Batton Isld Dec. 2" (1849). Neat manuscript postmark with matching "paid 5" on folded letter datelined "Fort George Isld., Dec. 1, 1849" to Tallahassee, some slight soiling along horizontal file fold, Very Fine, this is the listing example in ASCC
E. 300-400
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"Bellville Fa. Jun. 20" (1852). Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 3" on blue 1852 folded letter to Tallahassee, fresh and Very Fine, a rare marking, ex Light
E. 300-400
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"Benton Fla. Nov. 14th 1847". Manuscript postmark with matching postmaster's free frank on folded letter to Hamilton County Fla., slight overall toning, Very Fine, this is unlisted during the statehood period and is reportedly unique, the town name was changed to Bellville Dec. 23, 1847
E. 300-400
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"Centerville Fla. Oct. 22". Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 3" on blue folded letter to Quincy Fla., Very Fine and rare, the post office was established Aug. 7, 1848 and this is the only recorded stampless use
E. 300-400
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"China Hill Fla. June 14" (1846). Manuscript postmark with matching "20" rate on legal-size folded cover to Clinton La., reportedly an 1846 use, missing most of top flap, expertly restored along vertical file fold at right, still Very Fine and the only reported example of this postmark, ex Light, accompanied by a second cover with "China Hill P.O. Fla. January 31st 1846" manuscript postmark to Quincy Fla., some overall toning, Very Fine, a wonderful and rare pair of covers from the statehood period
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E. 300-400
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Florida R.R. May 20. Clear strike of circular datestamp cancels 3c Red on Buff Nesbitt entire (U10) to Sumpterville S.C., docketed across indicia, some wear, still a Very Fine strike, only two examples of this Florida Railroad postal marking are recorded, ex Meroni and Towle
E. 300-400
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"Fort Taylor October 8 Florida" (1851). Clear manuscript postmark with matching "Free R.D. Bradley P.M." on blue 1851 folded letter to Tallahassee, fresh and Extremely Fine, only four Fort Taylor manuscript postmarks are reported and this is the only one with the state name spelled out
E. 400-500
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"Ghentsville Fla. Aug. 23" (1851). Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 5" on blue 1851 folded letter to Tallahassee, trivial edgewear, Very Fine, the only recorded example of a Ghentsville manuscript postmark, ex Ferrell and Thompson
E. 300-400
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"Indian River Fla. July 7". Bold red manuscript postmark and matching "10" on small white envelope to New York, Very Fine, choice and scarce, also with similar second cover with "Indian River Fla. May 25th 53" manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 3" to Detroit, with original enclosure datelined "Fort Capron, Fla. May 24, 1853", Very Fine, scarce, perhaps a half dozen are known from this post office
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E. 200-300
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"Magnolia Mills Fla. May 10" (1854). Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 3" on buff cover to Chatham's Corners N.Y., fresh and Very Fine, this is the only recorded use from Magnolia Mills, the post office was opened Oct. 17, 1853 and was changed to Hibernia on Feb. 16, 1855
E. 300-400
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Mayport Mills Fla. March 16 (1852). Red circular handstamp with date in manuscript, matching bold "Ship 7 cts" on 1852 folded letter to Bath Me., from Martinique, Very Fine and rare, the listing example (incorrectly listed date of 1850 in ASCC, Vol. II)
E. 300-400
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"Miami Fla. May 15" (1850/1851). Manuscript postmark on cover from Maryland to Florida and forwarded to California, originated with "Easton Md. Jan. 18" (1850 or 1851) circular datestamp with "10" due handstamp, addressed to "Dr. J. Leonard Adkins, U.S. Army, Fort Dallas, Miami River, Florida", also with "St. Augustine Fl. T. Mar. 27" circular datestamp, forwarded to San Francisco where apparently forwarded again with instructions "Via San Diego", various rate notations (including two forwarding charges) resulting in 60c due from recipient -- the exact sequence of rates is open to interpretation -- some minor age spots, Very Fine, this cover was the subject of an article by Dr. Deane Briggs in the Florida Postal History Journal (January 2002), whether 1850 or 1851, it is noted by Dr. Briggs as the earliest recorded cover from Miami
E. 750-1,000
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"Miami Fla March 11 1869". Magenta manuscript postmark ties 3c Red, F. Grill (94) on cover to Key West, soiling and stamp with a couple minor perf flaws, otherwise Fine, a rare early use from Miami, accompanied by a brief article from the Florida Philatelist (Jan. 1968) stating that this is the earliest known cover from Miami (the cover in the previous lot and others are earlier), lot also includes a 3c Banknote cover with "Miami Fla Feb. 9th 82" manuscript postmark, with original letter datelined at Miami on Feb. 8, 1882, Very Fine
E. 400-500
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St. Joseph Fl. T. Apr. 14 (1845). Clear strike of circular datestamp with matching "PAID" handstamp on 1845 folded letter to New York, manuscript "25" rate, minor edgewear, Very Fine, this statehood-period use of a territorial marking from St. Joseph is remarkable, according to Wikipedia, St. Joseph was briefly the largest community in Florida until a yellow fever epidemic in 1841, in 1844 most remnants of the town were destroyed in a storm surge, this 1845 use is likely unique
E. 200-300
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"Sandy Ford Fla. Augt. 26" (1853). Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 3" on blue 1853 folded letter to Tallahassee, slight toning along horizontal file fold at bottom, Very Fine, the only recorded stampless use from Sandy Ford
E. 300-400
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White Spring Fla. June 4 (1853). Clear strike of double-line semicircle handstamp with date in manuscript, boxed "Paid 3" handstamp on 1853 folded letter to St. Augustine Fla., Very Fine strike of this exceedingly rare marking, ASCC value $1,000.00
E. 300-400
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Florida Statehood Stampless Covers. Approximately 190 stampless covers arranged by town, each with circular datestamp, many better including Belville, Greenwood, Melendez, Middleburg in green, Monticello in green addressed to President Polk, Warrington (2), White Springs (3), major towns are also well-represented with different colors, rates and destinations, other better, some faults to be expected but overall Fine-Very Fine, a fascinating study that would be difficult to duplicate, ASCC value approximately $15,000.00
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E. 3,000-4,000
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Florida Statehood Manuscript Cancels. Approximately 100 covers from Florida's statehood period with manuscript town markings, the collection is full of better markings including Alligator, Almirante, Bay Port, Beazley, Blunts Town, Camp Izard, Cedar Keys, Chestnut Hill, Clifton, Enterprise, Fort Fanning (2), Fort King (2), Garey's Ferry, Greenwood, Holmes Spring, Knox Hill, Long Pond, Madison C.H. (2), Madison, Manatee, Moseley Hall, Ocala (both handstamp and manuscript markings), Olustee, Ponce de Leon, Raulerson's Ferry, St. Marks (2), Spring Hill, Talofa (4), Uchee Anna (3), Welaka (3), Woodstock Mills, several other better, condition better than normally seen but some faults throughout, overall a Fine-Very Fine and extremely desirable group, a few may well be unique
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E. 4,000-5,000
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3c 1851-57 Issue Covers from Florida. 114 covers or large pieces all sent from Florida, starts with several from Alligator Fla. and works its way through the alphabet, virtually all single frankings including some with No. 10A, great range of towns and markings with several rare or scarce, some faults, many Fine-Very Fine, a fascinating group
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E. 1,000-1,500
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Florida Ad Covers. Two, first with 3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A) tied by "Jacksonville Flor. Mar. 9" circular datestamp on buff cover with corner card for Judson House, second with 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26) tied by "Newport Flor. Mar. 5" circular datestamp on buff cover with cameo corner card for commission merchant, both to Maine, Very Fine and attractive, first ex Judd, second ex Gibson
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E. 300-400
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Florida Classic Cover Balance. Five, including part of 10c 1847 on folded letter from Tallahassee to New York, cover with No. 7 and strip of three of No. 11A from Warrington to Stockton Cal., No. 11A from Yellow Bluff to Philadelphia, No. 24 on blue folded Printed Circular from Apalachicola to Providence R.I., last is No. 114 used from Tallahassee to Va., few faults, overall Fine-Very Fine group
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E. 300-400
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Florida-Related Miscellany. Group of covers from Florida, including one with U.S. Internal Revenue collector's office in Florida imprint, No. 65 with blue Shield fancy cancel used from Jacksonville, two covers each with O17 with Gainesville imprints, nice range of Bank Note covers with some illustrated, No. 223 used from Punta Gorda to Norway, nice group of Air Mail related, overall Very Fine
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E. 400-500
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Florida Better Miscellany. 19 items, including 1787 folded letter from Natchez, West Florida to Granville Mass. and carried outside of the mails, two part-printed post office dept. forms from examiner's office, document dated Feb. 7, 1777 from Pensacola (British Florida) of oath of an officer, eight letter from 1774 (transmittal copies) from Pensacola, 1823 folded letter from an anti-piracy patrol to St. Augustine, also a beautiful 1838 illustrated certificate for $1,000 loan from territory of Florida, 1840 folded letter from Newnansville to Hartford Conn. via Savannah, 1838 use from Garey's Ferry to Washington D.C. thru Savannah, few faults but overall a Fine-Very Fine and diverse group
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E. 750-1,000
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