September Internet Auction

Augusta Me. "Adv. 2", blue handstamp on 1849 folded letter with ms. "North Waldoboro Me., April 13" postmark and ms. "5" rating to Augusta; couple ink smudges, Very Fine strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Bangor Advt. Sep 16", sharp cds on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by target, matching "East Corinth Me. Sep 2" cds to Bangor Me., Very Fine and choice.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Hollowell Me. "ADV 1", blue straightline on fresh cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to in, tied by sharp blue "Cincinnati, Ohio, Jul 26" hollow-lettered cds to Hollowell Me., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

New Sharon Me. "Adv. 2", red advertised rating handstamp on 1845 blue folded letter with red "New Sharon Me. Nov 24." with ms. "5" cent rating to Augusta Me., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Portland Me. "Advertised, Jul 17", sharp circular handstamp and arc "NOT CALLED FOR." handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by target, matching "Narraguagus Me. Jun 20" cds to Portland Me., reverse with "Portland Me. Aug 17" cds, Very Fine, ex-Hazelton .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Thomaston Me. "Forwd Advertised 7", manuscript rating with blue "Thomaston Me. Jan 8" cds on blue 1848 folded letter with "New Orleans La. Nov 30" and matching large "10" rating handstamp to Thomaston Me., ms. "17" total due; some wear and aging, F.-V.F. appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Waterville, Maine "ADV. 1", sharp circular handstamp on datelined "San Diego, 1st July 1853" folded letter entering the mail with bold "San Francisco Cal., 16 Aug" cds and "10" rating to Waterville Me.; some edge flaws and wear, Very Fine strikes.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Maine Advertised Covers, 1886-1912, lot of 32 covers. A number of stampless and postcard items with interesting marks. Noted a 1895 Rockwood Corner item with four-line "DEAD LETTER OFFICE, MONEY LETTER, Letter___ Vol 53, No." Also a number of colorful and strong "ADVERTISED," "UNCLAIMED," and "FORWARDED." Other items include 1887 Dexter, Calais, and an 1857 Biddeford. A couple still have contents and should be inspected. some faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.