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STAMPLESS COVERS FOR SALE

TERMS OF SALE

All of the letters listed for sale are stored flat in archival sheet protectors. Postage and insurance extra. Payment by check or money order only. I am not able to accept credit cards at this time. Covers not sent until check clears. Covers may be returned within 5 days for refund if not satisfied. Seller is not responsible for items sent uninsured. A service charge of $20.00 will be assessed if your check is returned unpaid by the bank.

If you have stampless material that you would like to sell or trade please contact me.

Postage and Insurance.
1. Priority Mail, (up to 1 lb.), Insured ( up to $100.)

$7.20

Regular Mail
Weight not over 2 oz.
0.61

Will try and add new items whenever available. New Items added Nov 9, 2009  

 KentuckyMaryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia. If you would like any additional information about any of the items that are listed below please contact me at,

kenhall@oldletters.com

Alabama Hawaii Michigan North Carolina Utah
Alaska Idaho Minnesota North Dakota Vermont
Arizona Illinois Mississippi Ohio Virginia
Arkansas Indiana Missouri Oklahoma Washington
California Iowa Montana Oregon WestVirginia
Colorado Kansas Nebraska Pennsylvania Wisconsin
Connecticut Kentucky Nevada Rhode Island Wyoming
Delaware Louisiana New Hampshire South Carolina  
DC Maine New Jersey Tennessee Groups for Sale
Florida Maryland New Mexico Texas
Georgia Massachusetts New York  

   

Updated: April 24, 2009


ALABAMA      Top

cv 837
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GAINS VILLE, #10 Stampless Envelope. Ca 1853, Black CDS with a black handstamp PAID and a black handstamp circle 3 rate. Docketed, " in the Circuit Court of Lunenburg County, Va, Green H. Wood & others ? R. Beasly ex Wm H Wood decd." The back is signed 3 times by the Justice of the Peace.
PRICE  $20.00

cv 212
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MONTGOMERY, Folded Cover, no content. Ca. 1826-1840. Red CDS with a black manuscript 25 rate. No separations. Some Foxing.
PRICE  $15.00

5364
PHOTO

MOBILE, Folded Letter, Apr 8, 1852. No CDS. Black Arc SHIP 6 rate. Short not on sending 164 bales of cotton and signed by Jas Hooker. No stains, separations or pieces missing.
PRICE  $15.00  SOLD

3767
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TUSCUMBIA, Folded Cover, no content. Docketed, Mar 15, 1842. Red CDS with a black manuscript 1 1/2 oz 1.50 rate. Red handstamp PAID. Nice example of an Overweight letter. Separations have been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE   $15.00  SOLD 



ARKANSAS      Top

Nothing available at this time



CALIFORNIA      Top
cv 1130
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MARYSVILLE, Stampless Envelope. no content. 32mm Blue CDS with a blue oval handstamp PAID 6 rate. Tape stain from Scotch tape due to an old repair long ago.
PRICE   $15.00 SOLD


CONNECTICUT     Top
5126
PHOTO
EAST HARTFORD, Folded Letter, Sep 25, 1838. Rd Oval with a black manuscript 6 rate. 1 page letter about a destitute family who needs aid and signed by A. Olmsted, letterman. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $30.00

cv 177
PHOTO

GOSHEN, Folded Cover, no content. Red D.L. dotted Circle with a small red manuscript 6 rate. Mounting Remnants on back. Partial watermark. No separations or pieces missing.
PRICE   $15.00

2470
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HAMPTON. Folded Letter, Oct 20, 1847. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript 5 rate. 1 page letter on working out an agreeable settlement and signed by Griffin Clarke. Minor separations and tears have been repaired with archival tape. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $15.00

5204
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NORFOLK, Folded Letter, Jan 27, 1849. Weak, blue CDS with a black manuscript 5 rate. There are also 2 additional manuscript 5 's. One page business letter on the cost of cloth. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. Extra pieces of paper attached to letter.
PRICE   $6.00  SOLD



DELAWARE     Top
Nothing available at this time



DISTRICT of COLUMBIA      Top

3949
PHOTO

ALEXANDRIA, Folded Letter, Aug 24 , 1828. Black CDS with a black handstamp 10 rate. 1 page business letter about receiving funds. No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $20.00  SOLD


512
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ALEXANDRIA, Folded Letter, Feb 16, 1848. Weak, black CDS with a black box 10 rate. 3 page personal letter and signed by Daniel Gibson. No separations. Small piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $20.00  SOLD

4791
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GEORGETOWN, DC, Folded Letter, Jun 8, 1811. Incomplete Brown CDS, with a brown manuscript 17 rate. 3 page letter to George Tibbits on raising and growing plants and signed by Thos Main. Mr. Main was a well known nursery man in the D.C. area. Some minor tears  and separations. Small piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $25.00 SOLD



GEORGIA
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2615
PHOTO

COLUMBUS, Folded Letter, Sep 19, 1843. Weak, red CDS with a manuscript red 25 rate. Turned cover. Second CDS, Red Cooperstown, NY with a red manuscript 6 rate. 2 page business letter wanting information on the making and castingof iron water wheels and signed by Edward Booth. Second letter datelined Fly Creek, Sep 26, 1843 stating the the writer could not answer all of the questions. No stains or seaparations. Large piece missing affect the signature of the second writer, but not the address or the first writer.
PRICE  $30.00

5044
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COLUMBUS, Folded Letter. Dec 27, 1849. Black CDS with a black double line circle 10 rate. Partial content. 1/2 page with a signature but the first page is missing. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE   $20.00

cv 1081
PHOTO

MONROE, Stampless Cover. No Year date. Blue CDS with a black manuscript 5 rate. There is partial content. It is a personal letter, but the first page is missing. The second page has a signature Emily. No separations or pieces missing. A few very small rodent holes do not affect content or address.
PRICE   $18.00

5024
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WATKINSVILLE, Folded Letter, Mar 4, 1835. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript 12 1/2 rate. 1 page letter enclosing $30 for payment against a note and signed by W.W. Wouldridge. No stains, separations or pieces missing.
PRICE  $20.00
 SOLD



ILLINOIS
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CH 59
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CHICAGO, Folded Letter, Apr 22, 1847. Red CDS with a red cogged oval 5 rate. 1 page business letter on making an offer on buying a lot and signed by Samuel House. No stains, separations or pieces missing. Small tear where sealed has been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE  $25.00 

5501
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JACKSONVILLE, Folded Letter, Oct 9, 1837. Superb, Black CDS with a black manuscript 25 rate. One page personal letter onthe birth of a new baby. No separations. Some staining. Small piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $20.00 SOLD

cv 571
PHOTO

MOUNT STERLING, Folded Cover, Dec 27, 1848. Black CDS with a black manuscript 5 rate. All of the content has been cut away except for the dateline and the signature. It is signed J.L. Irwin. No separations. Very small piece missing where sealed does not affect address.
PRICE   $15.00

cv 572
PHOTO

OAKLAND, Stampless Envelope, no content, Black CDS with a black manuscript 5 rate. No separations. Small piece missing from back flap. Some staining.
PRICE   $10.00

3226
PHOTO

SPRINGFIELD, Folded Letter, Mar 23, 1848. Red CDS with a red Box 10 rate. 1 page business letter about a deposit and signed byJames L. Lamb for J. C. Lamb. No separations. Piece missing where sealed affects one word.
PRICE  $15.00  SOLD



INDIANA   
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3181
PHOTO
ANNAPOLIS, Folded Letter, Oct 18, 1845. Blue manuscript postmark with a blue manuscript paid and a blue manuscript 5 rate. 1 page letter on wanting information on a court case and signed byH. F. Cannon. Content is complete with no problems, but the address section is ratty.
PRICE  $16.00

3262
PHOTO

BLOOMFIELD, Folded Letter, Aug 13, 1846. Sharp, Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript 5 rate. 1 page handwritten letter appointing an administrator of an estate and signed by A. R. Cavices. Separations have been repaired with archival tape. 
PRICE  $20.00

3889
PHOTO

CORYDON, Folded Letter, Sep 28, 1843. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript 25 rate. 2 page letter of a copy of a deposition and signed by Wm Heath. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $20.00  SOLD

2759
PHOTO

DOOR VILLAGE, Envelope with a Folded Letter, Feb 5, No Year Date. Sharp, Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript Paid 3 rate. Very clean, 2 page personal letter with two writers on the death of family members. Signed by S.D. Hall and S.E. Hall. No stains, separation or pieces missing on letter. Envelope has a stain in lower corner.
PRICE  $30.00  SOLD



IOWA
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Nothing available at this time.




KENTUCKY
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cv 1084
PHOTO
BOWLING GREEN, Folded cover, no content or year date. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript 18 3/4 rate. Separations has been repaired with archival tape. Piece missing where sealed does not affect address.
PRICE  $20.00

1696
PHOTO

DANVILLE, Folded letter. May 2, 1838. Black CDS with Fleuron, with a red manuscript FREE. 1/2 page business letter from the State of Kentucky signed by the Constable G. W. Damsky. No separations or pieces missing.
PRICE  $25.00

1718
PHOTO

HARDINSBURG, Folded Letter, Aug 11, 1847. Red CDS with a red handstamp 10 rate. 1 page business letter on instructions on taking a deposition and signed by F. Payton. No stains, separations or pieces missing. 
PRICE   $15.00

1727
PHOTO

HARRODSBURG, Folded Letter, Feb 11, 1847. Red CDS with a red handstamp 10 rate. 4 page personal letter with many religious comments and signed by Mary Landy.  pieces missing. No stains or separations, Small piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE   $20.00  SOLD

1728
PHOTO

HAWESVILLE, Folded Letter. Aug 10, 1839. Sharp, black CDS with a black manuscript 25 rate. 1 page personal letter telling how a friends two sons died and signed by Seth Hunt. No stains, separations or pieces missing.
PRICE   $30.00

1758
PHOTO

PRINCETON, KY, Folded Letter, April 19, 1850. Three page deposition and signed by 3 different writers. Minor separations were repaired with clear tape many years ago. Piece missing whee sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $18.00



LOUISIANA
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3182
PHOTO

MONROE, Folded Letter, Jan 22, 1825. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscrpt 25 rate. 1 page personal letter and signed byWilliam Harris. Letter page is intact and easy to read, but many faults on rest of paper. AS IS.
PRICE  $10.00

5514
PHOTO

NATCHITOCHES, Folded Letter, Oct 9, 1850. Black CDS with a black handstamp 5 rate. Two page letter about the sale of an estate and signed by A. Thouvewin(?) Small tear  has been repaired with archival tape. Small piece missing where sealed and very small rodent hole, does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $25.00 SOLD

3805
PHOTO

NEW ORLEANS, Folded Letter, May 18, 1837. Blue CDS with a red  manuscript $1.00 rate. One page business letetr on the collection of Notes and signed by J.H. Levenich & Co. No stains, separations or pieces missing
PRICE  $15.00  SOLD

4993
PHOTO

ST FRANCISVILLE, Folded Cover, no content. Docketed, Mar 18, 1835. Red CDS with a black manuscript 25 over a 24 rate. Large piece missing where sealed does not affect address.
PRICE   $5.00  SOLD



MAINE
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cv 961
PHOTO
ALBION, Folded Cover, no content or year date. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript Free, J. Wellington PM. No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content.
PRICE  $6.00  SOLD

2334
PHOTO

CHARLSTON, Folded Letter, July 27, 1849. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript Paid 5 rate. 1 page letter on settleing an Estate and signed by Nathl Huckins. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $10.00  SOLD

4333
PHOTO

COLUMBIA, Folded Letter, May 3, 1847. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript Paid 5 rate. One page letter on collecting money owed and signed by Jotham Lippercott. No stains, separations or pieces missing.
PRICE  $10.00

4335
PHOTO
 

DAMA (Damriscotta) MILLS, Folded Letter, March 27, 1838. Black manuscript postmark eith a black manuscript 10 rate. One page letter signed by Eliphalet Jones. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $7.00  SOLD

4351
PHOTO

FRANKFORT, Folded Letter, Apr 23, 1836. SR-5. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript 12 1/2 rate. Short note on receiving eight dollars and signed by Isaiah Rich. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $10.00  

1378
PHOTO

GARDINER, Folded Letter, Apr 18, 1833. Red Double Circle with a red manuscript 6 rate. Short Bank receipt from the Gardiners Bank. No stains, separations or, pieces missing.
PRICE   $20.00  SOLD

3405
PHOTO

JAY, Folded Letter, July 3, 1843. SR-7. Black manuscript post mark with a black manuscript Paid 6 rate. 1 page letter on second installment of taxes. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.  Small rodent hole affects two words.
PRICE  $10.00  



MARYLAND
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cv 096
PHOTO

ANNAPOLIS, MD. Folded Letter, Apr 27, 1825. Black CDS with a black manuscript 12 1/2 rate. Short letter from the Farmers Bank of Marland, Pieces missing do not affect content or address.
PRICE  $15.00

3614
PHOTO

BALTIMORE, MD, Folded Letter, Aug 7, 1845. Weak, Blue CDS with a blue oval 5 rate. Interesting 2 page personal letter that the writer is in debt, no money, cant work, and will run away. No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $8.00

3972
PHOTO




CLEAR-SPRING, Folded Letter, Feb 16, 1837. Superb, Black CDS with a black handstamp PAID and a black manuscript 6 rate. Short lettr about a deposit and signed by Joseph Huston. No separations.Tears have been repaired with archival tape. Discoloration on top fold. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. 
PRICE  $15.00

4242
PHOTO

CUMBERLAND, Folded Letter, Dec 17, 1838. Red CDS with a red manuscript 10 rate. Short note from the Cumberland Bank of Md. No stains or separations. Large piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $8.00  

5223
PHOTO

WILLIAMSPORT, Folded letter, April 2, 1841. Nice, green CDS with a black manuscript 6 rate. Short note from the Washington County Bank. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $25.00 SOLD 



MASSACHUSETTS
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5527
PHOTO

BLACKSTONE, Folded Letter, Sep 25, 1834. Black CDS with an attached PAID. Short business letter requesting more bales of cotton. Only has 12 left and signed by J. S. Warner.
PRICE  $25.00

1005
PHOTO

CAMBRIDGEPORT, Folded Letter, Feb 12, 1832. Weak, Red CDS with an inverted Mass and a black manuscript 6 rate. 3 page personal letter and talks about ringing in the ears. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $12.00

cv 285
PHOTO

CAMBRIDGE PORT, Folded Cover, no content. Red CDS with a black manuscript 18 3/4 rate. Docketed April 3, 1832. No stains, separations or pieces missing.
PRICE   $5.00

4265
PHOTO

GLOUCESTER, Folded Letter, Jun 14, 1813. Black CDS with a black manuscrip 8 rate.1 page letter from the Overseers of the Poor and signed by John mason and Samuel Gilbert. No stains. Minor separation has been repaired with archival tape. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE  15.00 SOLD

5089
PHOTO

MIDDLEBOROUGH, Folded Letter, Mar 19, 1839. Red CDS with a red manuscript 6 rate. Short business letter about pipe size and signed by Pierce & Wood. Minor separation has been repaired with archival tape. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $10.00

cv 856
PHOTO

SOUTH HADLEY, Folded Cover, May 31, 1849. No content. 3 CDS markings. One from South Hadley, Ms and two from Springfield, Ms. South Hadley has a bright Green CDS with a black manuscript 5 rate and a black handstamp 5 rate. Docketed "Fourtelot & Davis & Co. May 28, 1849."
PRICE  $20.00  SOLD



MICHIGAN      Top

2863
PHOTO

DETROIT, Folded Letter, Mar 27, 1849.Nice, sharp Red CDS with a red handstamp oval 5 rate. 1 page business lettter on selling property. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $15.00

4802
PHOTO

DEXTER, Folded Cover, no content, May 27, 1850. Weak, Red CDS with  red handstamp PAID and a red handstamp "X" rate. Docketed May 25, 1850. No separations. Very small piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $40.00

5025
PHOTO

GRAND RAPIDS, Folded Letter, Aug 6, 1851. Red CDS with a red handstamp 5 rate. 1 page letter requesting that the tax list be corrected and returned and signed by C.H. Tayler. Watermark, "RHOADS & SONS." No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $28.00

cv 526
PHOTO

JONESVILLE, Stampless Envelope. No content or year date. Weak, blue CDS with a blue handstamp circle 10 rate. Not Listed in the ASCC with this type of rate. No separations or pieces missing. Complete back flap.
PRICE  $20.00

cv 1094
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LANSING, Stampless envelope, no content. Black CDS with a black arc PAID 3 rate. Embossed red seal "State Land Office Lansing, MICH." No separations. Tip of back flap missing but still attached to envelope.
PRICE   $15.00

cv 1083
PHOTO

MOUNT CLEMENS, Stampless Envelope, No Content. Red CDS with a red handstamp 5 rate. No stains or separations. Complete back flap. Tear on flap has been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE   $25.00



MISSISSIPPI    
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3191
PHOTO

VICKSBURG, Folded Letter, No Year date. Blue CDS with a black manuscript 10 rate. Manuscript "Double only." 2 page personal letter from a mother to a daughter. Rodent holes affect five words. Minor separations have been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE   $15.00 SOLD


MISSOURI    Top

4987
PHOTO
ST LOUIS, Folded Letter, Jan19, 1840.Blue CDSwith a blue manuscript  25 rate. Two page letter about money is scarce and not having any, and signed by Dennis Mark. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $15.00

5303
PHOTO

ST LOUIS, Folded Letter, Feb 3, 1850. Red CDS with an integral 5 rate. 1 page business letter and signed by R. P. Hall. No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE  $15.00


NEW HAMPSHIRE      Top

2781
PHOTO

BENNINGTON, Folded Letter, Sep 22, 1848. Weak, Blue CDS with a black manuscript 5 rate. 1 page business letter about sending an order. No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $5.00  SOLD

cv 948
PHOTO

CLAIRMONT, Stampless Envelope. No Content or Year Date. Blue CDS with a blue handstamp "V" rate. Very clean. No stains, separations or pieces missing. Complete back flap
PRICE   $5.00  SOLD

cv 418
PHOTO

HOPKINTON, Folded Letter, Oct 19, 1831. Red CDS with a black manuscript 10 rate. Short note from Thomas Williams. No separations. Small piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $15.00

cv 1077
PHOTO

KEENE, Stampless Envelope, no content. Red CDS with a red handstamp circle "V" rate. The postal markings look orange, but are probably a faded red. No stains, separations or piece missing. Complete back flap.
PRICE   $8.00  SOLD

cv 653
PHOTO

PORTSMOUTH, Folded Cover, no content. Docketed Apr 1, 1835. Red CDS with a red manuscript 6 rate. No separations or pieces missing. Brown seal.
PRICE   $5.00  SOLD

2104
PHOTO

ROCHESTER, Folded Letter, Jun 13, 1854. Faded, Black CDS with a faded black handstamp 5 rate. 1 page letter about a poor man need help and is signed by the Overseers of the poor, Rochester. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE   $10.00.



NEW JERSEY
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cv 1214
PHOTO

BOUND BROOK, Folded Cover, Dec 13, 1841. No content. Black manuscript postmark and date with a black manuscript Paid 10 rate. No stains, separations or pieces missing.
PRICE   $30.00  SOLD

cv 1215
PHOTO

COLTS NECK, Folded Cover , Jan 25, No Year Date. No content. Docketed July 25, 1841. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript 10 rate. No stains or separations. Small tear where sealed has been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE  $25.00  SOLD

cv 1218
PHOTO

FLANDERS, Stampless Envelope, Nov 8, 1848. No content. Black manuscript postmark and date with a black manuscript 5 rate. Complele Back Flap. No stains, separations or pieces missing.
PRICE  $30.00

cv 1107
PHOTO

KEYPORT, Stampless Envelope, no content. Red CDS (28 mm) with a red handstamp PAID and a black manuscript 3 rate. This size and variety is not listed in the ASCC. The ASCC only lists it as 32mm with a date of 1855. Cole states in his book (The Postal Markings of New Jersey Stampless), states that this color and variety was in use from 1850-1852. Complete back flap. No separations or pieces missing. Small tear on flap has been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE   $10.00

cv 1221
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MENDHAM, Folded Cover, no content. Sept 2, 1825. Black manuscript postmark and date with a black manuscript 10 rate. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $25.00  SOLD 


NEW YORK      Top

4537.3
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ALBANY, Folded Letter, Mar 25, 1824. Red CDS with no rate. The letter was addressed to the Comptroller in Albany, so there should have been either a 1 ct drop rate or a handstamp Free. 1 1/2page letter on lost stock certificates and signed by Henry Remsen. Watemarked, OWEN & HURLBUT. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $15.00 

4556
PHOTO

AUBURN, Folded Letter, Aug 12, 1830. Violet, oval postmark with a red 18 3/4 rate. 1 page business letter and signed by Daniel Gould. Piece missing where sealed affects two words. Separations have been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE  $20.00

4567
PHOTO

BOONVILLE, Folded Letter, Jun 18, 1845. RED CDS with a  green manuscript "free H. Grunes PM". One page letter on land sold for taxes and signed by H. Grunes. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. 
PRICE  $20.00

4587.1
PHOTO

CATSKILL, Folded Letter, Oct 8, 1842. Red CDS with a red handstamp PAID and a red manuscript 10 rate. 1 page letter from the Fanning Bank and signed by O. Day, Pr. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE  $10.00  SOLD

cv 198
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CHARLTON, Stampless Envelope, no content. Weak, Red Oval 27mm x 23mm with a black manuscript paid 3 rate. No stains or separations. Part of back flap missing.
PRICE   $10.00

NY 5
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COOPERSTOWN, Folded Letter, Oct 17, 1827. Weak strike, Moon Shape variety. Red CDS with a black manuscript 18 3/4 rate. 1 page letter on taxes on land and signed by Robert Campbell. Large Watermark "D SPRAGUE, L FALLS, 1825." No stains or separations. Small piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $10.00

4612
PHOTO

ELLICOTTVILLE, Folded Letter, July13, 1842. Blue small letter CDS with a black manuscript 18 3/4 rate. One page letter on tax problems and signed by Robert Shankland. No stains or separations. Small piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $10.00  

4979
PHOTO

LEWISTON, Folded Letter, July 10, 1842. Red CDS with a Bluemanuscript 25 rate. Cross border Black D.L. SIMCO,  7. with a red manuscript 7 July rate. Letter is datelined Simco July 6, 1842 and is a two page letter on the selling pf tools of a worker who left. No separations. Piece missing where sealed affects  one word.
PRICE  $12.00

3745
PHOTO

MADISON, Folded Letter, Nov 2, 1848. Weak red CDS with a red handstamp PAID and a nice example of a red cogged circle V rate. Short note on enclosing $2.00 to pay off a loan and signed by A. Howard & Co. No stains or separations. Small piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE   $4.00  SOLD

3042
PHOTO

MALTA, Folded Letter, Sept10, 1842. Black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript 6 rate. One half page letter on wanting the note to be paid and signed by Harry Stewbugh. No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $8.00


NORTH CAROLINA      Top

4028
PHOTO

FAYETTEVILLE, Folded Letter, Nov 20, 1818. Red CDS with a red manuscript 25 rate. 2 page business letter about hay being damaged aboard ship and signed by J. Williams. No stains or separations. Small piece missing from rodent s does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $30.00

2020
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RALEIGH, Folded Letter, Jan 26, 1831. Black CDS with a faded black manuscript 20 rate. 1 page letter about a case and signed by G. E. Badge. No stains or separations. Tear through CDS has been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE   $15.00

3596
PHOTO

WADESBORO, Folded letter, Mar 30, 1847. Red CDS with a red handstamp PAID and a black manuscript 10 rate. Short business letter on paying a note and signed by W. B. McCorker. No stains or separations. Paper that was not used has been removed.
PRICE   $20.00  SOLD


OHIO
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cv 519
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CLEVELAND, Stampless envelope, no content or year date. Blue CDS with a blue circle Roman X rate. No separations. Small pieces missing at top corners.
PRICE  $10.00

4087
PHOTO

COLUMBUS, Folded Letter, Apr 26, 1851. Red CDS with a red handstamp 5 rate. 2 page business statement on paying notes and signed b Ermine Case. Piece missing where sealed and a few small pieces missing along fold do not affect content or address.
PRICE   $8.00

cv 883
PHOTO

COOLVILLE, Stampless envelope, complete back flap. No content or year date. Very sharp black manuscript postmark with a black manuscript Paid 3 rate. No separations or pieces missing.
PRICE   $10.00  

4195
PHOTO


RUTLAND, Folded letter, Aug 26, 1841. Black manuscript postmark and 12 rate. 1 1/2 page letter on wanting to get a loan of $50 for 1 year at 10% interest, and signed by Thor Forrest. Age stains. Minor separations have been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE   $15.00

1548
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WASHINGTON, Folded Letter, Feb 5, 1848. Red CDS with a red handstamp PAID and a black manuscrip 10 rate. One page business letter on buying "Bankings Half Yearly Abstract" and signed byJ.H. Parmelee. Letter has been cut in half and put back together with scotch tape a long time ago. As is.
PRICE   $5.00



PENNSYLVANIA
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cv 1120
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ERIE, Stampless Envelope. No Content. Red CDS with a red handstamp circle 5 rate. No separations or pieces missing. Complete back flap.
PRICE   $6.00  SOLD

cv 1096
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EAST SMITHFIELD, Stampless Envelope, no content. Partial black CDS with a black handstamp circle PAID 3 rate. No separations. Tip of back flap missing. As is.
PRICE   $3.00

5185
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KITTANNING, Folded Letter, Sep 22, 1846. Red CDS with a red Negative Box 5 rate. Short note about arriving in 10 days and signed by Mellin Henry. No separations. Some staining on folds.
PRICE   $35.00

cv 261
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LANCASTER, Folded Letter, Jun 14, 1845. Bright Blue CDS with a blue manuscript 18 rate. Short note from the Lancaster Bank on sending items for collection. No separations or pieces missing.
PRICE   $9.00  SOLD

cv 798
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PROVIDENCE, Stampless Envelope. Black CDS with a black handstamp circle PAID 3 rate. No separations or pieces missing. Complete back flap but torn and resealed to envelope.
PRICE   $8.00

cv 281
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SOMERSET, Stampless Envelope, Docketed Sept 29, 1848. Black CDS with a black handstamp PAID and a black manuscript 5 rate. No separations. Tear on back flap has been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE   $5.00

cv 757
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WEST GREENVILLE, Folded Cover, No Content. Red CDS with a black manuscript 5 rate. No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect address.
PRICE  $5.00



RHODE ISLAND
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5075
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PAWTUCKET, Folded Letter, Aug 21, 1846. Superb, Red CDS with a red handstamp 5 rate. Datelined "Central Falls." 1 page personal letter of chit chat and signed by C. W. Byles. No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $20.00

1144
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PROVIDENCE, Folded Letter, Oct 29, 1833. Red CDS with a red manuscript 12 1/2 rate. 1 page business letter and signed by H. A. Rogers. No stains or separatons. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $6.00  SOLD

5270
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PROVIDENCE, Folded Letter, Apr 14, 1847. Red CDS with a red handstamp 5 rate. 3 page personal letter with two different writers. First writer, A. V. Dike. No separations, but rodents have chewed the bottom corners of the letter and the second signature and two words are missing. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE   $8.00

cv 1111
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WOONSOCKET, Stampless Envelope. No Year Date. Sharp, Blue CDS with a blue handstamp 10 rate. Complete back flap with a small tear which has been repaired with archival tape.
PRICE   $15.00



SOUTH CAROLINA
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1448
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CHARLESTON, Folded Letter, May 15, 1822, Red CDS with a red manuscript 25 rate. One page letter about two ships arriving at the same time and signed by Thubael Hutchins. No stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $15.00

2627
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CHARLESTON, Folded Letter, Apr 2, 1850. Red CDS with an integral 10 rate and line over the rate. Short business letter and signed by John  Milnar. 

2042
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WINNSBORO, Folded Letter, May 30, 1844. Red CDS with a red handstamp FREE and signed J. McMaster, PM. Short note sending $7.00 for payment. No separations. Small piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $20.00



TENNESSEE
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cv 773
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CLARKSVILLE, Folded Cover, no content. Nice, clear Blue CDS with a blue handstamp 10 rate. According to the ASCC, this type of CDS was used around 1855-1862. However, the rate at that time for mail going uder 3,000 miles was 3 cents. Having an unpaid rate of 10, putd the time frame between 1851 and Apr 1, 1855. No Separations.  Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $30.00

2691
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FRANKLIN, Folded Letter, July, 25, 1851. Sharp, Blue D.L. CDS with a blue D.L. circle handstamp negative 5 rate. Docketed "Private Papers belonging to J. A. Rogers taken out of tin box on 24 Feb 1851." Unsigned letter about the upcoming election. Paper is ratty, pieces missing, tears, but content not affected.
PRICE  $20.00

cv 1076
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MADISONVILLE, Stampless envelope, no contentBlack, manuscript postmark with a black manuscript 5 rate. No separations or pieces missing. Some soiling.
PRICE  $15.00

975
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NASHVILLE, Folded Letter Aug 17, 1837. Green CDS with a green handstamp PAID and a blue manuscript 25 rate. Scarce color combination of a green CDS with a blue rate. 2 page business letter requesting goods and signed byNichol Dance & Co. Clean, no stains or separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $30.00



VERMONT
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1679
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DERBY, Folded Letter, May 3, 1851. Blue, D.L. CDS with flourans and a blue handstamp 5 rate. 2 page personal letter anf signed byD. Colby. No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address. Discoloration on fold. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE  $40.00

3174
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MIDDLEBURY, Folded Letter, Nov 22, 1831. Black-Violet CDS with a red manuscript 10 rate. 1 page business letter signed by J. Conrad. Separations have been repaired with archival tape. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE   $9.00  SOLD

3833
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MT PELIER, Folded Letter, Jun 1, 1839. Red CDS with a magenta manuscript 10 rate. 2 page personal letter on trying to find a minister and signed by Sherman Kellogg. No separations. Piece missing where sealed does not affect content or address.
PRICE  $10.00  SOLD

5273
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NORTHFIELD, Folded Letter, May 30, 1842. Nice, red CDS with a red manuscript 10 rate. 1 1/2 page letter about a case. Very clean. No separations or pieces missing. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE   $15.00  SOLD

5360
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RUTLAND, Folded Letter, May 16, 1850. Orange CDS with an orange handstamp 5 rate. Short business letter on the price of tubs of butter and signed by D. P. Bell. No stains,  separations or pieces missing. Light streak is from scanner.
PRICE  $25.00  SOLD



VIRGINIA
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cv 1239
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NEWGLASGOW, Stampless Cover, no year date or content. Black manuscript postmark  and  black manuscript Sep 4. Interesting figuring; 3 1/2 days wok @75=2.25.+37; 1 pair socks, 33; 2 1/8 days =1.62 for a total of 3.75. There are two other sets of figures on the same thing. Unused paper has been removed. Small tear has been repaired with archival tape. Piece missing where sealed does not affect address.
PRICE  $60.00


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PETERSBURG, Folded Letter, Dec 16, 1848. Red CDS with a integral 5 cts. 1 page letter from the Exchange Bank of Va and signed by the cashier. No separations or pieces missing.
PRICE  $10.00

1489
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RICHMOND, Folded Letter, Apr 14, 1840. Green CDS with a blue manuscript 18 3/4 rate. One page business letter of a statement from a paint store and signed by S. F. Adie & Co. Separations have been repaired with archival tape. No pieces missing.
PRICE  $25.00

cv 220
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WHEELING, Folded Cover, No Content. Blue CDS("a" high) with a black manuscript 5 rate. No stains, separations or pieces missing.
PRICE   $10 .00



WISCONSIN      Top
cv 1104
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ALLENS GROVE, Stampless Envelope, no content or year date. Black manuscript postmark with a black manucript PAID 3 rate. No stains or separations. Complete back flap.
PRICE   $25.00

cv 231
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DELAVAN, Stampless Envelope, no content. Black CDS with a black handstamp PAID 10 to California. Manuscript "Family Register." Complete back flap. No separations.
PRICE   $30.00
     
     
   
     
   
   



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