The William J. Duffney Collection of Connecticut Stampless Covers, 1803-1850. More than 220 covers neatly arranged alphabetically in individual sleeves with brief descriptions, earliest is from 1794 and some from the first decade of the 19th Century, continues to about 1850, absolutely wonderful range of town datestamps from throughout the state, including examples in red, blue, green and brown, stencils, fancy arcs, attached rate, auxiliary markings, July 1, 1851 First Day of 3c rate, red Collinsville axe (fewer than five recorded in red), New Haven pictorial "ship" marking, etc., choice condition nearly throughout, Very Fine, a high quality assemblage from one of the most respected collectors and researchers of Connecticut postal history, many of these covers have retail values close to or in some cases well over $100.00, review recommended

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