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March United States Postal History
Featuring The Leonard Piszkiewicz Collection of Chicago Postal History, The Van Koppersmith Collection of Philadelphia Postal History and The Tony Dewey Collection of Hartford Postal History
March 28-29, 2023 New York City
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LOT# :4062 - Maryland Postal History
"Baltimore Dec. 2",
Date: 03/29/2023 - 19:00
black datestamp on 1787 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, very fine, Messrs. Inslip & Cumming held the contract to carry mail between Philadelphia and Baltimore, ex-Roth
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Starting Price: $50
Hammer Price: $50
LOT# :4097 - Maryland Postal History
"Frederik Town Oct 5" [ca. 1788],
Date: 03/29/2023 - 19:00
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straightline handstamp on partial folded letter to Chester Town, Maryland, matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "6" [d] rate reflecting the 2dwt rate converted to British pounds sterling, cover light faulty but a very fine strike, according to Siskin one of four recorded uses of this postmark in private hands, the 2dwt rate reflects the 25% reduction in rates in April 1788 (ASCC $2,000)
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Starting Price: $100
Hammer Price: $210