tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.comments2024-01-28T11:28:08.049-06:00GFF Postal HistoryRob Fauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03633049985565787351noreply@blogger.comBlogger216125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-66977955338769357222024-01-28T11:28:08.049-06:002024-01-28T11:28:08.049-06:00As always...superb read. And superb ability to pac...As always...superb read. And superb ability to pack info into the readable text.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-38173434381257191352024-01-21T18:05:32.234-06:002024-01-21T18:05:32.234-06:00Lawrence, thank you for the excellent comments an...Lawrence, thank you for the excellent comments and additional information. For those who read PHS and may not know, you can find Lawrence's exhibit for Boyd's materials by taking the link to the exhibits section of the Carriers and Locals Society in the text. He has worked much longer and has far more expertise on the subject of Boyd's City Express than I. And I always appreciate receiving corrections and additional information from those who study particular areas in more detail than I have.<br /><br />Regarding the "two letter boxes known." This information is taken directly from the Smithsonian site, so it does not represent special information I have. The Smithsonian would be the place to go to determine the accuracy of the statement.<br /><br />And, clearly, Boyd's and each private carrier during this period, is worthy of their own article(s), rather than simply being a part of one short blog. And, in fact, there are many articles written by those who study the subject in more detail than I. In this case, I was looking for a basic understanding that also brings along some interesting facts and knowledge that any person might find interesting - to go along with the cover I feature here. It's always difficult to determine where to draw the line. How much is enough, how much is too much? <br /><br />The biggest thing, to me, is making sure that wherever I draw the line, what I present is accurate and provides a useful and educational read to whomever might enjoy reading. This is where your feedback is extremely valuable. You have given me some additional information that just might give me direction for future writing and I greatly appreciate it. I wonder where it will go? I guess we'll see.<br /><br />And, yes, it helps immensely to hear that you have not seen another Boyds with 24-cent 1861. Thank you for the confirmation.<br /><br />Best,<br />RobRob Fauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-32324098816682890542024-01-21T15:04:39.125-06:002024-01-21T15:04:39.125-06:00Nice Boyd's cover with 24 cent 1861 issue. I ...Nice Boyd's cover with 24 cent 1861 issue. I too have not seen another Boyds usage with the 24 cent.<br /><br />PHS mention 2 Boyds letter boxes known...I was only aware of 1 given to Smithsonian by stamp dealer Leo Scarlett.<br /><br />The 1883 raids and subsequent trial were I believe prosecuted by Elihu Root. While the government's case was that Boyd's was carrying letter mail but my belief it was a government overreach as I think mail seized was circulars notices and other printed matter which may not have been proscribed in the Postal Acts as letter mail.<br /><br />Mr Root was a very prominent attorney who was part of the defense team for Boss Tweed.Lawrence LeBelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-74078488850619890372024-01-15T21:01:00.812-06:002024-01-15T21:01:00.812-06:00Given the date and shade of your 3 cent 1861 on co...Given the date and shade of your 3 cent 1861 on cover, I would check to see if it is a rose pink.Rich Drewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-16005657701441554632024-01-09T17:50:17.117-06:002024-01-09T17:50:17.117-06:00No worries. I can't tell you how many times I...No worries. I can't tell you how many times I have a question about something and then find myself looking at it some later point in time and see the answer for myself - or wonder what in the world I was thinking. And, I am glad you bothered to type this out because that's something I recently wondered about another cover and it became clear to me that in that case, the cds was off the cover while the obliterator was ON it. So, at least I am not the only one who had done that at some point in time.Rob Fauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-64868990974405744682024-01-09T17:47:02.593-06:002024-01-09T17:47:02.593-06:00Bob, yes, there may be more that I am missing here...Bob, yes, there may be more that I am missing here. Again, well outside my normal comfort zone. I guess I'll have to dig a bit more on this one.Rob Fauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-9272306569338438612024-01-07T16:50:08.171-06:002024-01-07T16:50:08.171-06:00Actually, that's not right. Duplex is off the ...Actually, that's not right. Duplex is off the cover for the top strike. Withdraw the question...Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347543467145894101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-9491434017123768012024-01-07T11:22:29.555-06:002024-01-07T11:22:29.555-06:00Rob,
The other "different" thing is two...Rob, <br />The other "different" thing is two different NYC postmarks. How did that happen? SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347543467145894101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-11204841958108993342023-12-10T14:30:25.365-06:002023-12-10T14:30:25.365-06:00Thanks Rob! Thanks Rob! Steve Kennedynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-25157367172189309842023-12-03T13:45:03.957-06:002023-12-03T13:45:03.957-06:00The South Africa to USA cover still seems odd, but...The South Africa to USA cover still seems odd, but I'm no expert in this area. If the 10 cents due represents double deficiency, then the deficiency in postage (before doubling) would have been 1/2d. There's a 1/2d mark at the top that might indicate that. Bob Watsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-3568897470160691052023-11-12T11:43:59.764-06:002023-11-12T11:43:59.764-06:00Succinct and I finally can see light in the fog of...Succinct and I finally can see light in the fog of Trans-Atlantic rates. Very well-done Rob.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-21753306969018261562023-11-08T20:05:25.962-06:002023-11-08T20:05:25.962-06:00Jeff, thank you for saying so. It was my hope tha...Jeff, thank you for saying so. It was my hope that this point would come through when I wrote it. You confirmed that I had some success in doing what I wanted to do!Rob Fauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-27943602384152012372023-11-08T20:04:27.163-06:002023-11-08T20:04:27.163-06:00Paul, glad this meets with your approval. I enjoy...Paul, glad this meets with your approval. I enjoyed writing this one.Rob Fauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-17423661015395445022023-11-06T02:46:20.346-06:002023-11-06T02:46:20.346-06:00Hello Rob - what a lovely letter, even when we wil...Hello Rob - what a lovely letter, even when we will never find out all of his secrets. "Humbug" ist an old German letter that I have never seen written or printed on any postal item, and I have seen a lot ... Greetings from Germany, RalphAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-19722824093735267382023-11-06T02:35:46.797-06:002023-11-06T02:35:46.797-06:00Hello Rob - The relationship between France and th...Hello Rob - The relationship between France and the Papal State was very unique in Europe. In the beginning of the 19th century France and Austria fought against each other and at the end of 1815 the French finally lost the war and Austria took over some parts of Italy - some directly, othere due to the fact, that they appointed relatives of the Austrian ruling family. But the French stepped in early and kept the Papal State close to them, as they guaranteed the Pope´s safety with troops there. In the 1850s the Italians wanted the Austrians AND French out of their country and under Garibaldi a freedom-war started. The French, of course, helped the Italians vs. the Austrians and, after 1859 and 1866, moved them out of most parts of Italy. 1859 France and Sardinia changed territories, so the "Cote d´Azur" became French and other parts became Italian. A very good deal for the French, as we know today ...<br />The Papal State shrinked, but was still existing in summer 1870, as on the 19th of July war between Prussia and the German States and France broke out. France was very optimistic to win this war, but a few weeks later they had to notice, that the war will be lost, if they don´t activate all their troops. So they transferred their French troops away from the Papal State back to France against the Germans and the Pope was without any military power vs. the "Italians". The Swiss Guard was only for ceremonial matters there and without any military value. So in September 1870 the Papal State ended and it all became the "New" Italy.<br />You show us collectors and postal historians very interesting, beautiful and instructive letters. Many of us appreciate this very much without leaving a comment, why so ever. Keep going, it´s always a great pleasure to watch and read, what you´ve bought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-58673616167250696632023-11-05T22:07:23.406-06:002023-11-05T22:07:23.406-06:00A fantastic case study of why certain rates are sc...A fantastic case study of why certain rates are scarce. Jeff Brahinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-6345891993432517682023-11-05T10:07:55.372-06:002023-11-05T10:07:55.372-06:00great-as always!great-as always!Paul Dessauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995883067929665318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-73198805129865010012023-11-02T13:37:00.536-05:002023-11-02T13:37:00.536-05:00Lovely letters from you, Rob - just as always. Ver...Lovely letters from you, Rob - just as always. Very interesting and written with full passion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-42358416374892441662023-11-01T10:57:35.003-05:002023-11-01T10:57:35.003-05:00Paul, I appreciate your kind words and your conti...Paul, I appreciate your kind words and your continuing to read Postal History Sunday. It does help to get a periodic virtual "thank you" in this way. Gives a little more fuel for the fire each time it happens.Rob Fauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-43735372218252496262023-11-01T10:56:00.044-05:002023-11-01T10:56:00.044-05:00Mason, my thanks. Sometimes I am able to string t...Mason, my thanks. Sometimes I am able to string the right words together. I appreciate the help I have received over time from some German friends who have been patient as I've developed my own understanding. If any of them read this, I hope they know I am grateful for their assistance.Rob Fauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-79610237047595085772023-10-30T10:05:33.048-05:002023-10-30T10:05:33.048-05:00Wonderful--as usual!Wonderful--as usual!Paul Dessauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995883067929665318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-5292375779045001202023-10-23T08:15:23.471-05:002023-10-23T08:15:23.471-05:00Fantastic, as usual. That's the clearest descr...Fantastic, as usual. That's the clearest description of "weiterfranco" I've seen - makes sense now. Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480584645111835680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-37715852384961282242023-10-14T10:56:35.057-05:002023-10-14T10:56:35.057-05:00Thank you Phil! Yes, I suspect I considered calli...Thank you Phil! Yes, I suspect I considered calling that out and then wondered if it would distract from the rest of the story. In the end, I decided it would have been distracting and that people who would enjoy would likely see it anyway (like yourself). Perhaps I should have put that as an addendum to this one? Rob Fauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-48528505752113707162023-10-14T10:54:25.691-05:002023-10-14T10:54:25.691-05:00Thank you. I thought the first attempt 2 to 3 yea...Thank you. I thought the first attempt 2 to 3 years ago was pretty good. But there is no such thing as good writing. There is just good re-writing. <br />Rob Fauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629880877276001340.post-68267598107367431862023-10-14T10:53:20.967-05:002023-10-14T10:53:20.967-05:00Thank you for the recommendation for Guy Datau'...Thank you for the recommendation for Guy Datau's book. I admit that I have only read an excerpt from that particular book. Maybe a trip to the library coming up.Rob Fauxnoreply@blogger.com