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
1078
New-York Oct. 1 (ca 1839). Red circular datestamp with matching "PAID" in arc handstamp and manuscript "25" U.S. rate on folded cover addressed to "Ashbel Smith, M.D., Surgeon General, Houston Texas", care of Sam Ricker in New Orleans, large "SAM. RICKER JR., NEW ORLEANS, AGENT OF THE TEXIAN POST OFFICE" oval handstamp applied on back in New Orleans, the 25c U.S. and "Ship 31" Texas rates are both crossed out, some ink erosion in address, otherwise Very Fine, the 31c Texas postage was waived since this was addressed to Dr. Smith in his official capacity
E. 200-300
250