Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — The Sandford N. Arnold Collection of Early Texas Postal History
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1069
GALVESTON * TEXAS *. Bold double-line oval handstamp on 1838 folded letter with printed letterhead from J. G. Wesselhoeft, Bookseller to Mr. N. A., Bonzano in Houston, addressed care of Joseph Schlachtberger in New Orleans, originated with blue "Philada. Pa. Jun. 8" circular datestamp, manuscript "25" for U.S. postage, bold strike of large "SAM. RICKER JR., NEW ORLEANS, AGENT OF THE TEXIAN POST OFFICE" oval handstamp applied in New Orleans, manuscript "31-1/4" for 25c Texas postage and 6-1/4c ship letter rate, contents in German, some slight toning, Very Fine
E. 400-500
750