United States and C.S.A. Postal History

**British Colonial Post - Connecticut to Maryland**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
3001		(Hartford Conn., 1766) "HART/FORD". Two-line handstamp struck over Franklin mark on back of Aug. 10, 1766 folded letter addressed to prominent merchant William Bayard in New York, ms. "2.16" dwt rate, Very Fine strike of this scarce British Colonial marking which was the first handstamp used in Hartford, the recipient joined the Sons of Liberty but would not fight for independence, he moved to England and his lands (including most of what is today Hoboken N.J.) were confiscated (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 400-500 SOLD for $6,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3002		(New Haven Conn., 1765) "NH 2.16". Manuscript postmark and 2dwt 16gr rate on 1765 folded letter to prominent merchant William Bayard in New York, minor wear, Very Fine example of this desirable British Colonial marking, the recipient joined the Sons of Liberty but would not fight for independence, he moved to England and his lands (including most of what is today Hoboken N.J.) were confiscated (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 400-500 SOLD for $225.00 Will close during Public Auction
3003		(New Haven Conn., 1768) "NH 2". Manuscript postmark and 2dwt on 1768 folded letter to prominent merchant William Bayard in New York, neat strike of "31/AV" (Aug. 31) Franklin mark on back, some slight wear incl. small tear at upper left, Very Fine example of this British Colonial marking, the recipient joined the Sons of Liberty but would not fight for independence, he moved to England and his lands (including most of what is today Hoboken N.J.) were confiscated (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 500-750 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
3004		(New Haven Conn., 1768) "NH 2". Manuscript postmark and 2dwt on 1768 folded letter to prominent merchant William Bayard in New York, neat strike of "1/IA" (Jan. 1) Franklin mark on back, Very Fine example of this British Colonial marking, the recipient joined the Sons of Liberty but would not fight for independence, he moved to England and his lands (including most of what is today Hoboken N.J.) were confiscated (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 400-500 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3005		(New London Conn., 1772) "NL 1d 4.16". Manuscript postmark with 16gr added for a total rate of 5.8 dwt on 1772 folded letter to Providence R.I., light file folds and few toned spots, Very Fine example of this British Colonial marking and a desirable double-rate usage sent via Newport to Providence (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 500-750 SOLD for $1,200.00 Will close during Public Auction
3006		(Falmouth Maine, 1769) "Falmo. 2:16". Neat manuscript postmark with 2dwt 16gr rate on folded letter datelined "Falmouth Decembr. 22, 1769" to Marblehead Mass., light file folds and minor wear VERY FINE. THIS IS THE EARLIEST REPORTED COVER IN PRIVATE HANDS WITH A POSTMARK FROM WHAT IS NOW MAINE. IT PREDATES THE OTHER RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS MARKING BY A YEAR. A PHENOMENAL RARITY OF THE BRITISH COLONIAL PERIOD. During this period Maine was attached to Massachusetts. Falmouth at the time incorporated the areas now containing Portland, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Westbrook. Its postmark is the only one known from Maine during the British Colonial period. The other example in private hands, ex Siskin, is a Dec. 19, 1770, inbound folded letter from Charlestown Mass. to Falmouth, which was forwarded to Portsmouth. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 4,000-5,000 SOLD for $9,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3007		(Annapolis Md., 1760) "Ann 3:-". Manuscript postmark and 3dwt rate on folded cover to John Reynell in Philadelphia, receipt docketing "From John Barnes junr. Recd 11th mo: 26th 1760", Very Fine, scarce Colonial marking, ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 500-750 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
3008		(Annapolis Md., 1767) "ANNA/POLIS". Remarkably clear strike of two-line handstamp on backflap of folded cover to Israel Pemberton in Philadelphia, red manuscript "5.8" double rate (5dwt 8gr, two times 2dwt 16gr rate), red "2/3" due in local currency (5dwt8gr=16p x 1.67 inflation factor=27p, or 2sh3p without carrier fee), receipt docketing "Westriver 26 9mo 1767 From Son Joseph Pemberton", tissue repairs along separated folds which are also toned VERY FINE STRIKE OF THIS RARE ANNAPOLIS MARKING. Ex Historical Society of Pennsylvania. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 3,000-4,000 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
3009		(Baltimore Md., 1772) "BALTIMORE". Mostly clear strike of straightline handstamp with ms. "2.16" dwt rate, red "1/4" due in local currency (2dwt16gr=8p x 1.67 inflation factor=14p plus 2p carrier fee, or 1sh4p) on folded cover addressed in the hand of Samuel Chase to noted printers William and Thomas Bradford in Philadelphia, copy of contents placing order (original no longer accompanies), January 24, 1772 docketing, tear at top, some edge reinforcements, otherwise Very Fine strike, this is the first handstamped marking used in Baltimore, the sender was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was appointed by Washington to the Supreme Court and was impeached, the recipient was a famous anti-British printer whose Pennsylvania Journal rivaled Benjamin Franklin's Gazette, in 1774 his paper carried the famous picture of a divided snake with the motto "Unite or Die." (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
3010		(Baltimore Md., 1775) "BALTIMORE/FEB. 4". Perfect strike of two-line datestamp on back of 1775 folded letter to Falmouth, Maine, magenta "6" rate, some soiling, Very Fine strike of this scarce British Colonial marking, this style came into use around the time of the transition from British to American postal administration (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 750-1,000 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
3011		(Frederick Town Md., 1765) "Frederick Town Post Paid 2dwt". Red manuscript postmark and rate on 1765 folded letter to Philadelphia, endorsed "Pr Post" at lower left, business contents requesting "quarter cask of the best Madeira Wine and Ditto of red port, if none of the Latter Please to send Quarter Cask of Lisbon", part of yeardate in dateline missing but date confirmed by docketing VERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS FREDERICK TOWN BRITISH COLONIAL POST MARKING. Ex Faulstich, Jarrett and Siskin. (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 4,000-5,000 SOLD for $6,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

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