September Internet Auction

Cambridge Mass. "ADVERTISING 1", neat blue straightline on orange buff cover with blue "Stafford Springs, Ct." cds and free-franked "Free, J. Whitting P.M." rating to Cambridge, Very Fine and unique "Advertising" wording.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Charleston Mass. "ADV. 1. / Mar 4", two-line advertising handstamp and bold red " Not Called For " three-line handstamp on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , perfs trimmed at bottom, neat quartered cork cancel, matching "North Scituate Ms. Feb 22" cds to Charleston, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Chelsea Mass. "ADV 1", bold sharp two-line advertised handstamp and red "Jan 1" backstamp on embossed lady's cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), large margins to touched, ms. cancel with matching "Erie Ill., Dec 22" postmark to Chelsea Mass.; hint of tape bleed, F.-V.F. with choice strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Chelsea Mass. "ADV 1", brown handstamp with matching " Jul 1 " dating handstamp on Engineer Department, Official Business imprint cover free franked by Lt. Col. to Chelsea Mass., "Washington D.C., Free, Jun 25" origin cds, fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Granby Mass. "Advertised Jany 1", gray manuscript marking on 1832 folded letter with ms. "Wysox Pa, Decr 16" postmark and matching "18¾l rating to Granby, Very Fine and exceedingly early.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Lawrence Mass. "ADV .1", neat blue handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to slightly in, blue "Norton Ms. Oct 11" cds to Lawrence Mass., Very Fine and attractive.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Leominster Mass. "Adv. Feb. 7 1874." Label, blue label affixed on light yellow cover bearing 3¢ green (158) tied by four-rings, matching "Harvard Mass. Feb 5" cds to Leominster Mass., Mar. 7th arrival backstamp and ms. " Not called for, A stranger to P.M. " notation at left; some light soiling and, Very Fine and unusual advertised use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $2,000 - 3,000.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED LEOMINSTER "ADVERTISED" PROVISIONAL LABEL USES.

According to Chip Gliedman, Charles H. Colson of Leominster, Massachusetts, created small labels with postage due rates and instructional markings and applied them to letters requiring further actions or explanations. The use of such postmaster provisional postage due labels pre-dated the issuance of official U.S. Government postage due stamps in 1879 by almost 25 years. As most of his labels are formatted differently, they were apparently created either singly or in small batches.

Lowell Mass. "ADV. 1", sharp advertising straightline on embossed lady's cover with blue "Baldwinsville Mass. Apr 24" cds and matching "Paid 3" circular handstamp to Lowell, original 1854 gold-edged enclosure, fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Lowell Mass. "ADV. 2", sharp blue handstamp on orange buff cover with red "S. Royalton Vt. Feb 25" cds with manuscript "Way 6" rating to Lowell Mass.; pencil 1851 dating, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

North Bridgewater Mass. "AD 1", manuscript advertised rating on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), rich color, tied by circular cancel, matching "Yarmouth Port Ms. Dec 24" cds to North Bridgewater, additional ms. "3" rating totaled to "4" cents due; reduced slightly at right, fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Salem Mass. "Advertised", straightline handstamp and "Salem Mass. May 23, 1861" cds backstamp on 1860 cover from London with "London E.C., DE 11, 60" cds and "3 Cents" debit handstamp, partial "New York, Am. Pkt. '24' Dec" debit exchange cds, sharp red "Sent Back to England, Without a Reason, For Non-Delivery" three-line handstamp; flap tear, Very Fine transatlantic advertised returned use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Springfield Mass. "Adv. 1 Ct.", perfect small straightline and matching "Feb 15" dater on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , perfs trimmed at top, tied by sharp "West Hampton Ms Feb 4, 1860" cds to Springfield; reduced at left, some edge wear, Very Fine and choice strikes.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Springfield Mass. "ADV, 1,", bold handstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New Haven Con. May 20, 1859" cds to Springfield Mass., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Worcester Mass. "Advertise 1 One Cent", sharp straightline handstamp (last "t" is albino) on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to in, tied by "Northborough Mass., Feb 16" cds to Worcester Mass., Very Fine and choice rare advertised handstamp.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Worcester Mass. "Adv. 1 Cent.", straightline handstamp, matching "Worcester Mass. Feb 28" cds backstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , some short perfs, tied by "Paid" in circle cancel, matching "Hanover N.H. Nov 9, 1860" cds to Worcester, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Worcester Mass. "Adv. 1 Cent", straightline handstamp on orange cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) , small flaws, cancel by grids, matching "Templeton Mass. Jan 21" cds to Worcester Mass., red crayon "2 Due" for 3¢ letter rate and manuscript "Due 3." total due with additional 1¢ ad fee, Very Fine and unusual advertising use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Worcester Mass. Advertised Covers, group of 7 covers including 1847 stampless with ms. "Adv. 2" rating and forwarded, 1854 c. "Adv. 1Ct." straightline, 1859 "Adv. 1 cent" bold straightline on 3¢ #26 cover, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Massachusetts Advertised Covers, 1846-1914, excellent grouping of 60 covers. Selection ranges from the 1840s into early 20th century. Seven stampless and some others still with still with original content. Excellent selectoin of cities and towns. Lots of strong "ADVERTISED," "UNCLAIMED," and "NOT CALLED FOR" markings in some cases marking are made in green, red, and purple ink. Circular "Due 2" and rectangular "ADV 1885" noted. And many covers have marking on backside. Lot should be reviewed for hidden gems.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $750 - 1,000.