September Internet Auction

Newport R.I. "Advertised, 4ct.", large red handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "Mount Pleasant O. Jun 18" cds to Newport R.I., Very Fine and striking advertised handstamp.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Providence R.I. "Adv 1", manuscript rating on orange cover with blue "Searles & Williams, Ornamental Composition Manufacturers, New York" cameo on flap and bearing trace of 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by New York cds, mostly peeled off, addressed to Bradford Vt., fancy blue negative " Paid 3 " in circle handstamp struck at Bradford and forwarded from there to Providence R.I. and Springfield Mass. with an array of markings including "FORWARDED" straightline, "Providence R.I. Jun 12" cds with matching "3" handstamp, manuscript "Ford.", "Due", "Adv.", total due of "7" for 3+3+1, reverse with "Springfield Mass. Oct. 1" cds backstamp, finally a "P.O. Deptment, Dead Letter Office, Dec 8, 1856" double-oval datestamp and bold red "B" handstamp with blue ms. "$10-"; cover tear, a fascinating cover with an Extremely Fine strike of the Bradford fancy "Paid 3" marking, the stamp was likely peeled during its long forwarding journey to indicate it was no longer prepaid, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

Cover with red Dead Letter Office "B" signifying money letter. Letter was advertised twice and forwarded twice.

Providence R.I. "ADV 1 CENT", large red advertised framed handstamp on 1856 blue folded letter bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by bold "New-York, Mar 14" cds to Providence; file fold affects 3¢, otherwise Very Fine and rare advertised handstamp.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Providence R.I. "ADVERTISED / DEC 31", red three-line handstamp on 1863 orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue circular grid cancel, matching "Claremont N.H. Oct 19" cds to Brattleboro, forwarded with "Brattleboro Vt., Oct 20, 1863" cds and "Due 3" handstamp to Providence R.I., sharp red straightline "NOT CALLED FOR" and matching red "Providence R.I., Jan 16, 1864" cds on flap, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Providence R.I. "ADV. / 1 Cent.", bold red framed handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire canceled by "Lawrence K.T., Nov 27" cds to Providence, additional bold "DUE" handstamp with ms. "3" cent due; edge wear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Providence R.I. "ADV, Jan 18, 186", bold advertised framed handstamp on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by cork duplexed with "Staunton Va. Jan 8" cds to Providence; small right edge tear, otherwise Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Providence R.I. "ADVERTISED", bold red straightline on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , small flaws, tied by partial "Hazelgreen Wis. Dec 14" cds to Providence; reduced at left with small edge tear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Providence R.I. "A.D.V., 1 Cent", red framed handstamp on 1855 blue Union Mutual Fire Insurance Co. part-printed policy assessment notice bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by blue "Concord N.H., Jan 8" cds, Very Fine and attractive.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Rhode Island Advertised Covers, group of 11 comprising advertised uses from Providence (six), Newport (2), Pawtucket (2), Watchemoket, some better including Providence red "ADV. 1 CENT" framed #11A cover and Providence "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ #U10 entire, etc; some faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.