Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — Stampless Markings by State
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
988
Goshen Ct. Dec. 21 (1815). Beautifully bold handstamp in black brown (possibly a stencil) on folded letter to Hartford Conn., manuscript "15" War of 1812 surcharge rate (10c for 61-100 miles x 50% surcharge = 15c), interesting contents requesting information about individuals who served in the French and Indian War in 1759 (likely for evidence to support pension or land pension claims), docketing along sides, Very Fine, the earliest documented use of this postal marking
E. 200-300
200