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
1096
GALVESTON TEXAS Decr. 1 (1840). Oval datestamp with date in manuscript on folded cover, docketed "Moses N., Bryan, Quintana, 10th Sept. 1840" indicates origin, sent to Louisville Ky., forwarded to New Orleans and eventually sent to Galveston, blue "New Orleans La. Oct. 25" and "Louisville Ky. Nov. 8" circular datestamps, blue and black "SHIP" handstamps, various rates including 27c and 25c for U.S. postage (52c due from recipient) plus 31-1/4c for Texas postage plus ship fee, some erosion and soiling along vertical file folds, otherwise Fine, very unusual round-trip cover from the Texas Republic
E. 300-400
225