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
1077
Albany N.Y. Mar. 29 (ca. 1838). Red circular datestamp with matching "PAID" handstamp and red manuscript "25" U.S. rate crossed out, on folded cover addressed to Dr. Ashbel Smith in Houston, large "SAM. RICKER JR., NEW ORLEANS, AGENT OF THE TEXIAN POST OFFICE" oval handstamp applied on back in New Orleans, manuscript "Ship 31" due for 25c Texas postage and 6c ship letter rate, some overall toning, Fine
Image 2
E. 200-300
225