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62 folded letters and covers ranging in date from 1798/1876, begins with 1798 "Balt.Mar-8" straightline on folded letter from France, various straightline and circled "Ship" handstamps, generally fine to very fine, a wonderful group that would form the perfect basis to a collection or exhibit, viewing recommended
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manuscript postmark with matching "Ship" and "18¾" rate on folded letter from St. Thomas to Petersburg, Virginia, endorsed "p Rubicon", very fine and rare, unlisted ship town
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manuscript postmark with "Ship 17 2/19" rate on folded letter from Saint-Pierre, Martinique to Philadelphia, endorsed "Via Norfolk", small tear, very fine, unlisted ship town, a rare early cover from Accomack Court House, contents mention blockade and occupation of Martinique during Napoleonic Wars
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manuscript postmark with matching "Ship 14½" rate on folded lettersheet from St. Thomas to Petersburg, Virginia, endorsed "P Viana", horizontal filing crease, very fine, unlisted
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manuscript postmark with matching "Ship 20¾" rate on folded lettersheet from St. Thomas to Petersburg, Virginia, very fine, unlisted
datestamp on 3c Green cover to Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, matching "Ship" in oval and "Due 3" handstamps, light wear and diagonal slit away from markings, fine and rare port of entry
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manuscript postmark with matching "Ship" and "20½" rate on folded letter from Lisbon, Portugal to Baltimore, Maryland, light even toning, fine
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manuscript postmark with "Ship" and "18¾" rate on October 17, 1835 folded letter from Liverpool to Richmond, Virginia, very fine
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blue datestamp with manuscript "Ship 27" on folded letter from James River, Virginia to New York City, very fine, scarce port of entry, ex-Hannen
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straightline postmark with manuscript "Sh 3.16" rate on folded letter from Ostende, Belgium to Philadelphia, very fine
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framed datestamp with manuscript "Sh 26" on folded letter from Gonaïves, Haiti to Philadelphia, very fine
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manuscript rate on November 12, 1799 folded letter from London to Philadelphia, crowned "Ship Letter London" and "Ship Letter Liverpool" ovals, endorsed "p Atlanta via Virginia" but crossed out with "Sail'd" so likely carried on Derring arriving Norfolk early March 1800, very fine ex-Siskin