Sale 5012 September 29, 2026
September Internet Auction
Lots 130—132
Foreign Mail
Lot 130
1769 (Feb. 1) Georgetown S.C. to Edinburgh, Scotland, folded letter datelined " George Town February 1st. 1769 ", endorsed "p Eagle Packet, Capt. Beale" at lower left, flap with London "2 2/MR " Bishop mark, manuscript " 1N " packet rating crossed out, rerated " 2N6 " to Scotland also crossed out, interesting contents concerning slaves, relations between Carolina and England, Very Fine and early packet letter from South Carolina.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Lot 131
"Geo Town S.C., 23 April", manuscript postmark and matching bold ms. " Sh. 27 " rating on folded letter datelined "Barbadoes 27th July 1805" to Haddam, Conn.; some wear and minor tone spots, otherwise Very Fine and scarce early ship letter.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 132
Georgetown S.C. "Ship 27", magenta ms. rating with red "Georgetown S.C. Feb 26" cds on folded letter datelined "Havana Feb 9th 1836" to Portland Me., fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.