1794 Baltimore / Philadelphia Cover (Written In French)

Another cover in the album. If you know anything about the value of 1800 and 1700 covers, please let me know.

Thanks,
Jim

The fifth edition (1997) of the American Stampless Cover Catalog indicates that the cancel (BALT . month and day date) was in use from 1793 to 1799. It measured 26mm by 5mm, was used with red, purple or black ink, and had a catalog value of $75. An updated version of the catalog is expected in 2012. The rate shown, a manuscript 12-1/2 cents, was effective for single letters being mailed between 100 and 150 miles.

Wow that is fascinating! Glad you posted it. I don't know much about stamp-less covers but I'm positive someone here does.

Thank you, tomiseksj. I have about 50 of these covers; I reckon that may warrant buying the catalog.


Jim

Here is a link to the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society website that identifies the editor of the upcoming edition. Before buying the fifth edition, you might want to check with him to get a sense as to when the sixth edition might become available.

http://www.stamplesscovercatalog.com/