I am selling material that I do not want for my own collection and exhibits. 

Many of this material I have been playing around with AI and will enclose the printouts of transcriptions and geneological/historical interest (if any).  Info is below.

I am a member of the APS and a bunch of other philatelic societies (and if you, are not, suggest you check out the American Philatelic Society as they are great!)


I guarantee your satisfaction.  Completely.  If for any reason you are not completely and totally satisfied and happy that you made the purchase up to 60 days (or 90 if you want to send something to be expertized!) I will reimburse your entire price and shipping.  

 

I have been doing this for a while so please check my Ebay references.  I travel for work so while I usually get material out within a day or so of your payment, it can sometimes take 3 or 4 days to mail if I am away.

 

While I try to describe my items as accurately as possible, I am bound to make the occasional error though, so if for any reason you are not delighted with your purchase, I will provide a full refund if notified within 60 days.


I also have scanned many of these to get transcriptions and historical/geneological significance and will enclose the printout.


US Owensboro KY 12 DEC Franklin KY 5c rate red circular town postmark with red fancy notched rim 5 rate handstamp on blue folded paper FC. Addressed to Mr. D. S. Chambers, Esq., Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky.

Summary

  • Date Letter Sent: 12 Dec (Circa 1845–1851)

  • Country of Origin: United States

  • Country of Destination: United States

  • Town Sent From: Owensboro, Kentucky

  • Town Sent To: Franklin, Kentucky

  • Distance: Approximately 95 miles

  • Significant Philatelic Details: Strikes in red ink including a circular town date stamp reading "OWENSBORO KY / DEC 12" accompanied by a matching red fancy notched/sawtooth rimmed circular handstamp "5" rate mark. Struck on distinctive blue folded paper.

  • Names of Sender and Receiver: Sender: Unnamed; Receiver: Mr. D. S. Chambers, Esq.

  • Sociological, Historical, and Genealogical Details: Addressed to attorney/esquire D. S. Chambers in Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky. The 5-cent rate reflects the 1845 U.S. Postal Act single-letter rate for distances under 300 miles.

Transcription & Translation

Original Text

(This item is an outer folded cover / address wrapper only on blue paper. There is no interior written letter content to transcribe).

Address Panel: Mr. D. S. Chambers Esq Franklin Simpson Co Ky

Research & Historical Notes

  • Sender & Receiver: Addressed to D. S. Chambers, Esquire, an attorney or prominent citizen in Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky.

  • Date Sent & Philatelic Markings: Sent December 12 during the 1845–1851 period on blue folded paper. Features a bright red circular date stamp (CDS) reading "OWENSBORO KY / DEC 12" alongside a distinct red ornamental/notched circular handstamp "5" rate mark, signifying the 5-cent prepaid/due rate established under the Postal Act of July 1, 1845 for distances under 300 miles.