1922 South Hadley MA to Auburn NY 6 Letters w/Covers Special Delivery & 1¢ Pair For Sale

Lot of 6 original mailed covers, each with its handwritten letter inside, sent from South Hadley, Massachusetts to Auburn, New York in 1922.

A strong grouping for postal history, ephemera, and genealogy, tied to the Dalton family.

1. Sep 22, 1922 – South Hadley, MA

   • Franked with pair of 1¢ Washington green (Scott 552, definitive issue).

   • Addressed to Mrs. E.S. Dalton. Purple receiver mark \"SEP 22 1922\".

2. Sep 23, 1922 – Special Delivery

   • Franked with 10¢ Special Delivery (Scott E11, Messenger on Bicycle) + 2¢ Washington (Scott 554, carmine).

   • Purple handstamp “Special Delivery” + “Claimed by Office of First Address”.

   • Addressed to Mrs. E.S. Dalton, 41 Franklin St.

   • Letter content present (photo shows detailed school-related content).

3. Sep 28, 1922 – South Hadley, MA

   • Franked with pair of 1¢ Washington green (Scott 552).

   • Addressed to Mr. Edward S. Dalton. Purple receiving mark.

4. Oct 24, 1922 – South Hadley, MA

   • Franked with pair of 1¢ Washington green (Scott 552).

   • Addressed to Mrs. E.S. Dalton. Letter included (shown in photos—“Dearest family…” content).

5. Oct 28, 1922 – South Hadley, MA

   • Franked with 2¢ Washington carmine (Scott 554).

   • Addressed to David McCredie Dalton. Clear duplex cancel.

6. Undated but 1922 (South Hadley)

   • Franked with pair of 1¢ Washington green (Scott 552).

   • Addressed to Mrs. E.S. Dalton. Letter (all 6 have letters inside):

     • Handwritten correspondence between family members, discussing school life, exams, room changes, studies, family updates, and daily experiences.

     • Great social history snapshot of 1922, reflecting Mount Holyoke / South Hadley student life.

     Condition:

     • Covers show age wear, light folds, and minor edge flaws.

     • Cancels clear, stamps intact.

     • Letters are complete and legible in period ink/handwriting.

     Why Collectors Value This Lot:

     • Combination of postal history + family correspondence.

     • Features special delivery usage (less common in family correspondence).

     • Multiple 1¢ pair frankings, a 10¢ special delivery, and 2¢ Washington issues.

     • South Hadley, MA postmarks (Mount Holyoke College town).

     • All covers with contents—scarcer than empty envelopes.