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**Postal Markings by State - Virginia to Wicsonsin Territory continued...**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
3406		PETERSBURG OCTO. 6. Bold strike of straightline datestamp in brownish ink with ms. "7" rate on folded letter datelined "Coggins Point Octr. 2nd 1788" and addressed to the General Court, vertical file folds, Very Fine, early statehood marking (Virginia admitted Sep. 22, 1788) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 150-200 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
3407		PETERSBURG MAR. 20. Clear strike of straightline datestamp in brownish ink on 1790 folded letter to Philadelphia, ms. "3" dwt rate and "1/5" due in local currency, light vertical file folds, Very Fine strike (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 150-200 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
3408		Petersburg Va. Postal History Collection. More than 125 covers, vast range of dates, approximately 50 stampless, first from Confederation period with straightline "Petersburg, Jan. 8" (1788) datestamp, two from early statehood period with straightlines, full range of circular datestamps from the stampless period incl. a nice 75c Express Mail usage, more than 25 with 1c-3c stamps from the 1851-57 Issues, 1869, Banknotes, Washington-Franklins, etc., vast range of markings, many letters with contents, condition a bit mixed but overall Fine with the early key items Fine-Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 1,500-2,000 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
3409		RICHMOND, JUNE 4, 1798. Gorgeous strike of straightline datestamp between two ornamental lines with ms. "20" rate on folded letter to Minister of the French Republic in Philadelphia, Extremely Fine, a beautiful strike (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 500-750 SOLD for $2,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
3410		Richmond Va. Straightline Handstamps. 16, all used between 1790 and 1799, incl. 13 with town name between two lines and incl. most varieties with nine containing yeardate incorporated into marking incl. "RICHd", "RICHM'D", "RICH'D" and "RICHMOND" variations, latest three are "R'D" in two different sizes, range of rates and destinations incl. New York, Philadelphia, Georgia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, selected by Dr. Johnson for the superior quality of the markings and overall freshness, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, a fascinating study of 18th Century Richmond postal markings (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 2,000-3,000 SOLD for $4,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
3411		SHEPHERDSTOWN July 14. Well-struck straightline datestamp with ms. "Free" on 1797 folded letter to the Land Office in Richmond, contents regard land grant, light vertical file fold and some slight toning, still Very Fine, this is reported to be the only example of this marking which is unlisted in ASCC (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3412		Smithfield Va. Two folded letters each with perfect strike of negative letters in oval handstamp, from the same correspondence and sent to Bowling Green Va., used in March and July of 1836, Extremely Fine strikes, Smithfield was the site of a tobacco warehouse as early as 1633 and is known for curing hams (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 400-500 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
3413		Wmsburg. Octbr 24. Perfect strike of straightline datestamp on 1794 folded letter to Richmond Va., ms. "8" rate, light vertical file fold,, Extremely Fine strike (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 300-400 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
3414		Williamsburg Va. Straightlines. Four folded letters 1795-1805, each with a different style of straightline, one with dwt rate and others in cents, few flaws but all are notable for their Very Fine strikes of the markings (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 500-750 SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
3415		WINCHESTER. Clear strike of straightline handstamp in extremely small type on 1789 folded cover to Baltimore Md., endorsed "To be forwarded from Winchester to Alexandria." and "p post via Alexandria" at lower left in what appears to be two different hands, ms. "ford. 1.8 1/2.8" rate calculation at upper right, docketing on back reads "Rec'd in Winchester July 21st 1789 & forwarded by ?! Your most obdt. servt. Geo. F. Norton", small edge tears and soiling, still a Very Fine strike of this rare early statehood marking which may be unique, illustrated in the Virginia postmark book (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 500-750 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
3416		WINCHESTER. AU:8. Perfect strike of straightline datestamp on 1791 folded letter to Newark N.J., ms. "1.8" and "Alex 2.16" rate totaling 4 dwt, missing part of right side flap, some age spotting, Extremely Fine strike, unusual use from Winchester Va. to Newark N.J. thru Alexandria, charged 1dwt 8gr for 60-100 miles distance from Winchester to Alexandria and then 2dwt 16gr for 200-300 miles from Alexandria to Newark, ex Siskin (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction

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