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
1092
"Houston Jany. 17/38". Manuscript postmark on folded cover to Dr. Ashbel Smith in New Orleans, manuscript "Free -- Public Service" and signed by J. Wilson Copes, red "SHIP" handstamp, "STEAM PACKET/COLUMBIA" handstamp, rated "6" due at New Orleans for arriving ship letter rate, back of cover with large "SAM. RICKER JR., NEW ORLEANS, AGENT OF THE TEXIAN POST OFFICE" oval handstamp applied in New Orleans, minor soiling, Very Fine
E. 500-750
550