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801

210

Armer A.T., 10.22.87 (Gila), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on cover to San Bernardino, Cal., franked with lightly canceled 2¢ red brown, 1887 receiving postmark at lower left; cover reduction at right, otherwise Very Fine, the earliest known postmark from Armer, with only three examples recorded. Scott No. 210 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $160.00
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802

Ash Fork, Ariz., Feb 12, 1886 (Yavapai), clear strike of cds (Meyer 2, rarity 5) on registered 1884, 2¢ brown entire to New London, N.H., uprated 1¢ Banknote, horizontal pair and strip of three all canceled by cork handstamp, manuscript registry number, Very Fine, an attractive registry usage from Ash Fork, the earliest of five recorded postmarks. Estimate $150 - 200. Station and division point on A. T. & S. F. R. R. For many years stages for Prescott started from here. In Jan. 1892, the Prescott-Phoenix branch began building south from Ash Fork. Named by F. W. Smith, General Superintendent of old Atlantic and Pacific R. R. in 1882, because of ash trees on the town site. P. O. established April 2, 1883, Henry W. Kline, P.M. (Image1)

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803

Black Diamond, Ariz., Feb 16, 1906 (Cochise), bold sharp Doane type 3/2 postmark (Meyer 2, rarity 6) tying 1903, 2¢ carmine on cover to New York; missing backflap, otherwise Extremely Fine, the earliest of only two recorded postmarks. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
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804

Boyles, Ariz, Apr 9, 1908 (Graham), clear four-bar cds (Meyer unlisted) tying 1¢ green on embossed Easter postcard to Griswoldville, Mass., sent by Mrs. B.A. Boyles, Very Fine and choice, the only example of a postmark from Boyles, unlisted in the 2013 edition of Meyer (however Meyer lists this postmark as type 1 with a rarity of 8 in his collection). Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $250.00
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805

Brayton, Ariz., Sep 17, 1906 (Yuma), bold sharp strike of "1" in four-bar cds (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on 1¢ McKinley postal card to Prescott, Wickenburgh and Prescott backstamps, Extremely Fine, the earliest of the only two known postmarks from Brayton. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
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806

Camp Huachuca, Ariz., Aug 5, 1886 (Pima), clear cds (Meyer 3A, rarity 6) with matching target handstamp on 1¢ Jefferson postal card to Tombstone, bank handstamp and receiving postmark on reverse, message regarding send money by express; light corner crease, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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807

Camp Huachuca, Ariz., REGISTERED (Pima), purple straight line handstamps (Meyer 6, rarity 6) on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Tombstone, uprated with corked canceled 1890, 10¢ dark green, "Camp Huachuca, Ariz., Sep 18, 1890" cds (type 5); rough opening at right, otherwise Very Fine, the unique example of these Camp Huachuca registry handstamps. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
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808

Camp Verde, A.T., 10.4.75 (Yavapai), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on cover to Stelles Tavern, Va., franked with target canceled 3¢ Banknote; stamp edge nick and cover tear at top, F.-V.F., the earliest recorded postmark from Camp Verde. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
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809

Canon Diablo, Ariz., May 8, 1893 (Yavapai), bold sharp cds and grid duplex (Meyer 2A, rarity 6) tying 2¢ red (natural s.e.) on illustrated hotel corner card to King of Prussia, Pa., receiving backstamp; light cover toning, still an Extremely Fine strike, one of three known examples of this postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
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810

Catalpa, Ariz., Aug 7, 1887 (Gila), cds (Meyer 1, rarity 7) with matching target handstamp tying 2¢ red brown on cover to Wild Rye; slight cover reduction at right, F.-V.F., the earliest of two examples of the first Catalpa townmark. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
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811

Challender, Ariz., Feb 4, 1897 (Coconino), cds (Meyer 1, rarity 7) with matching target handstamp canceling on 1884, 2¢ green entire to New London, N.H., uprated with 2¢ red, receiving backstamp; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, the Only Known Postmark From Challender. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
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812

Charleston, Ariz., Dec 12, 1885 (Cochise), cds and four-bar duplex (Meyer 6, rarity 6) tying 1¢ Banknote, horizontal pair on cover to Cleveland, O., receiving backstamp; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, the earliest of only two recorded examples of this postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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813

Clifton, Ariz., Jan 1, 1898 (Graham), blue two-line date stamp (Meyer 9, rarity 6) tying 8¢ lilac + 2¢ red on fresh registered cover to Waterville, Me., matching "Registered No." straight line handstamp, Extremely Fine, a lovely usage of this unique straight line date stamp from Clifton. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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814

Clifton, Ariz., Registered, Dec 15, 1905 (Graham), purple cds (Meyer 13B, rarity 6) on 1904, 2¢ red entire to Chicago, Ill., uprated with 1902, 8¢ violet black tied by Clifton duplex postmark (type 13), receiving backstamp, Very Fine, this being one of two examples recorded of this registry marking. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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815

Cline A.T., 2-18-97 (Gila), manuscript postmark (Meyer 2, rarity 6) on illustrated pen nibbs ad return cover to Alexandria, Va., franked with manuscript canceled 2¢ red (natural s.e.), additional illustrated ad on reverse for musical instruments; cover file fold at bottom, Very Fine, one of two known manuscript postmarks from Cline. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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816

Courtland, Ariz, 4/12/09 (Cochise), manuscript postmark (Meyer A, rarity 6) tying 2¢ red on cover to Tombstone, reverse with Bisbee transit and receiving postmark; cover edge nicks and reduction at left, otherwise Very Fine, the first and only provisional manuscript postmark from Cortland. Estimate $200 - 300. The Cortland P.O. was opened early in 1909. They received their first handstamp postmark shortly after this cover was posted. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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817

Cullings, Ariz., Oct 23, 1899 (Maricopa), light yet fully discernible strike of cds (Meyer 1, rarity 8) used as receiver, on reverse of liquor corner card cover from Prescott, Ariz. addressed to "Cullums Wells, via Congress", franked with 1¢ green pair tied by partial Prescott cds, additional Congress transit on reverse; cover slightly reduced at right slightly into right stamp, F.-V.F., this is the only known postmark from Cullings. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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818

Date Creek, Ariz, Apr 29 (Yavapai), clear full strike of cds (Meyer 1, rarity 8) on 1870, 3¢ green entire to New York, manuscript "via San Franco., Cal." routing endorsement at left; cover edge wear and light toning, F.-V.F., the Only Recorded Postmark From Date Creek. Estimate $400 - 600. This cover was most likely mail during Date Creeks first period of operation from 1872 to 1874. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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819

Desert, A.T., Jan 21 (Pima), strong full strike of cds (Meyer 1, rarity 8) on 1¢ Liberty postal card to Birmingham, Conn., receiving postmark and N.Y. transit on reverse, Very Fine and choice, the Only Known Postmark From Desert. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
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820

Dome, Ariz., Oct 30, 1900 (Yuma), cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) with matching target canceling on 1899, 2¢ carmine entire to Berkeley, Cal., Very Fine, with only two examples of this postmark are recorded. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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821

Dos Cabezos, Ariz (Pima), manuscript postmark (Meyer 5A, rarity 6) with "F.B. White" above (likely personal correspondence sent by postmaster) on registered 1887, 2¢ green entire to San Francisco, Cal., uprated with manuscript canceled 8¢ violet brown (natural s.e.); some faint toning, otherwise Very Fine, the only recorded manuscript postmark from Dos Cabezos. Estimate $200 - 300. Dos Cabezas's post office was established April 8, 1879 and discontinued January 31, 1960. First settled in 1878, the town had a barber shop, a brewery, a general store, brick yard, hotel, blacksmith, and about 300 people. The mines were worked at a snails pace over the next 80 years and the town finally lost its post office in 1960. (Image1)

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822

FX-DO2

Douglas, Arizona Handstamp Registry Exchange Label (Cochise), registry etiquette with purple straight line handstamp (Meyer 4A, rarity 10) on corner card cover to Sonora, Mexico, franked with 1902-03, 8¢ violet black + 2¢ carmine rose tied by "Oakland, Cal." oval handstamps, with" Oakland, Cal., Registered, Feb 12, 1908" origin and "Douglas, Ariz., Registered, Feb 16, 1908" transit cds's, Sonora receiver with manuscript "No reclamado" notation (not claimed), reverse with numerous transit and Dead Letter Office handstamps; couple small cover edge tears, Very Fine, only three examples of these exchange labels are recorded. Scott No. FX-DO2; $8,000 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A CHOICE AND RARE EXCHANGE LABEL USAGE FROM DOUGLAS, ARIZONA TERRITORY. (Image1)

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SOLD for $4,000.00
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823

Dragoon, Arizona, Feb 6, 1889 (Cochise), bold cds and Maltese cross duplex (Meyer 1, rarity 3) tying 2¢ + 10¢ Banknotes on registered cover to Sacramento, Cal., Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
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824

Dragoon, Ariz., 1/7/93 (Cochise), purple straight line handstamp with manuscript date (Meyer 3, rarity 6) on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Tomales, Cal., receiving backstamp, Very Fine, one of three recorded straight line postmarks. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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825

Dunlap, Ariz., Sep 4, 1885 (Graham), sharp strike of cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) with matching target handstamp canceling on 1883, 2¢ red entire to Cincinnati, O., "P.M., Dunlap, Ariz." endorsement at left, Very Fine, this is one of two examples of the only postmarks known from Dunlap. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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826

Flagstaff, Arizona, Apr 24, 1884 (Yavapai), three strikes of bold irregular cds (Meyer 3, rarity 5) on registered 1883, 2¢ red entire to Prescott, uprated with 10¢ + 5¢ Banknotes tied by townmarks, cover reduced at right slightly into indicia, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive registry usage. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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827

Fort Thomas, Ariz, Nov 26, 1893 (Graham), two strikes of cds (Meyer 4, rarity 6) on 1887, 2¢ green corner card entire to San Francisco, Cal., F.-V.F., the only example recorded of this postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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828

Fredonia, Ariz., Sep 21, 1897 (Coconino), bold sharp strike of cds (Meyer 1, rarity 4) on registered 1887, 2¢ green corner card entire to Waterville, Me., uprated with 1¢ + 2¢ + 5¢ small bureaus (2¢ natural s.e.'s) tied by target handstamps, Extremely Fine, a superb strike of Fredonia's first date stamp, the earliest of five recorded. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
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829

Ganado, Ariz., Mar 18, 1890 (Apache), two strikes of cds (Meyer 1, rarity 5) on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Payenburg, Germany, uprated with 2¢ Banknote, two singles canceled by target handstamps, Callup, N. Mex. transit and receiving backstamps; some minor tone spots, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce foreign destination usage, this being one of three examples of Gando's first postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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831

Gila, Ariz., Sep 11, 1904 (Yuma), bold sharp Doane type 2/2 postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 6) tying 1903, 2¢ carmine (natural s.e.) on cover to New Brighton, Pa., Extremely Fine, this being the Only Known Postmark From Gila. Estimate $300 - 400. The Gila Post Office was very short-lived, opening in 1904 and closing the next year. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
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832

Gila Bend, Arizona, Jul 22, 1881 (Maricopa), clear full violet cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) with matching target handstamp on 1¢ Liberty postal card to Maricopa, reverse with printed Southern Pacific Railroad form, Very Fine, the only recorded example of the first postmark from Gila Bend. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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833

Gila Bend Az., 9-9-98 (Maricopa), manuscript postmark (Meyer 8, rarity 7) on 1¢ Jefferson postal card to Los Angeles, Cal., receiving postmark on front; some light card bends, otherwise Very Fine, the only recorded manuscript postmark from Gila Bend. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
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834

Gila, Bend, Ariz. (Maricopa), straight line postmark (Meyer 11, rarity 5) tying 10¢ Washington on registered 1907, 2¢ red entire to Tucson, reverse with "Gila Bend, Ariz., Mar 22, 1911" four-bar cds's and receiver, Extremely Fine, the only known example of the straight line town handstamp. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
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835

Gilbert, Ariz, Nov 18, 1901 (Yavapai), clear strike of cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on cover to Phoenix, franked with 2¢ red tied by target handstamp, with original enclosure; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, the earliest of three recorded postmarks from Gilbert (at least one is on a P.O. receipt card). Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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836

Glendale, Ariz., Oct 14, 1895 (Maricopa), mostly clear cds (Meyer A, rarity 6) on 1887, 2¢ green corner card entire to Brooklyn, N.Y., quartered cork canceled, few small edge flaws, F.-V.F., the unique example of Glendale's first postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
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837

Globe, Arizona, Registered, Nov 14, 1906, violet cds (Meyer 21, rarity 5) on registered 1904, 2¢ carmine entire to Oakland, Cal., uprated with 1902, 8¢ violet black and tied by postmarks, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this registry date stamp. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
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838

210

(Globe) City, Pinal Co., Arizona (Gila), purple cds and star duplex (Meyer 9, rarity 6) tying 1883, 2¢ red brown on brown & blue allover Globe merchant shaded ad cover to Ohio; light stamp crease, F.-V.F., the only known example of this unusual Globe postmark. Scott No. 210 Estimate $150 - 200. Not only is this postmark unusual due to the "City" designation in town name, it also bears the Pinal county which Globe transferred from well over 10 years after this postmark was used. (Image1)

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SOLD for $110.00
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839

Goldfield A.T., 9/17/96 (Pinal), manuscript postmark (Meyer 2, rarity 6) on 1887, 2¢ green corner card entire to Phoenix, Mesa transit and receiving backstamps; edge tears and rough opening reinforced by archival tape, F.-V.F., the only known manuscript postmark from Goldfield and only three usages recorded from this town. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
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840

Hardyville A.T., Nov 5, 1866 (Mohave), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on manuscript canceled 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Los Angeles, Cal.; reduction at right a bit into indicia, F.-V.F., a scarce early territorial usage from Hardyville, with eleven such postmarks recorded. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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841

Hardyville, Ariz., Jan 22 (Mohave), cds (Meyer 2, rarity 6) on target canceled 1870, 3¢ green entire to Grass Lake, Mich., Very Fine, with nine example reported of this townmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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842

Hayden's Ferry, Ariz., Jul 8 (Maricopa), full clear ca. 1875-76 cds (Meyer 2, rarity 7) on 1874, 3¢ green entire to Norwich, Conn., canceled by fancy star in circle handstamp; opening edge tear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. ONE OF TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE HAYDEN'S FERRY HANDSTAMP POSTMARK. Hayden's Ferry was established by Charles Trumbull Hayden, who left Tucson where he lived since his arrival in 1857 on the first Butterfield Overland Mail coach. He moved to the site of the future Tempe where he established a flour mill and a ferry across the river. In 1882 Hayden's land was purchased by a group of Mormons who named the community Tempe in honor of the Vale of Tempe in Greece. The post office was established April 25, 1872 as Hayden's Ferry. (Image1)

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SOLD for $550.00
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843

Jermone, Ariz., Registered, Oct 30, 1908 (Yavapai), purple origin cds (Meyer 21, rarity 4) on 1907, 2¢ red entire to Mexico City, Mexico, uprated with 1902, 8¢ violet black and canceled by two strikes of "Jermone, Ariz." straight line handstamp (Meyers unlisted), reverse with "El Paso, Tex., Registered, Nov 4, 1908" transit cds front with unnamed El Paso registry exchange label, Mexico City receiving handstamps, Very Fine, a very scarce registry usage from Jermone. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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844

Juniper, Ariz, 12-31-83 (Yavapai), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1A, rarity 6) on cover to El Cajon, Cal., franked with 1¢ Banknote pair tied by manuscript; slightly rough cover opening at right affecting right stamp, F.-V.F., the earliest usage and unique manuscript postmark from Juniper. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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845

Keam's Canyon, Ariz., Aug 8, 1902 (Apache), cds and bar duplex (Meyer 5, rarity 6) tying 1903, 2¢ carmine on fresh cover to Whitewater, Kans., manuscript "Oraibi Mission, Toreva, Ariz." corner card, Holbrook transit and receiving backstamp, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this Keam's Canyon postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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846

Kingman, Ariz. July 8' 88 (Mohave), purple straight line postmark (Meyer 6A, rarity 6) on cover to Needles, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 2¢ Banknote; cover edge wear and opening at right into stamp, Fine, this is the only known example of the straight line postmark from Kingman. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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847

Kingman, Ariz., Registered, Dec 24, 1909 (Mohave), violet cds (Meyer 15A, rarity 5) on registered package tag addressed to Eureka, Nev., with "Oatman, Ariz., Dec 23, 1909" four-bar origin cds and receiving backstamp, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this registry date stamp. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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848

Kingman, Ariz., Registered, Mar 13, 1911 (Mohave), two strikes of violet cds (Meyer 17, rarity 5) on reverse of cover to San Francisco, Cal., franked with target canceled 2¢ + 10¢ Wash-Frank issues, boxed registry handstamp and receiving backstamp, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this registry date stamp. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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849

Kirkland Valley, A.T., Oct 3/75 (Yavapai), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 4) tying 3¢ Banknote on cover to Prescott; slight cover reduction at left, Very Fine, the earliest of only four manuscript postmarks from Kirkland Valley. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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850

La Paz A.T., April 18/66 (Yuma), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on cover to Santa Cruz, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose; cover reduced at right and slight stamp fade, F.-V.F., a scarce early usage from La Paz. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $280.00
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851

Lehi, Ariz., Dec 8, 1894 (Maricopa), purple cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on cover addressed "By way of San Francisco", forwarded to Tonga with original stamp removed and franked with 5¢ small bureau (corner tear) canceled by circular handstamp, reverse with San Francisco transit and "Nukualofa Tonga, 7 Ja" receiving cds; rough opening at left, F.-V.F., a remarkable usage, this being one of two known examples of Lehi's first postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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852

Lewis Springs, Ariz., Oct 31, 1910 (Cochise), strong sharp strike of four-bar cds (Meyer 2, rarity 6) on cover to Fort Huachuca, Very Fine, one of only two known examples of this postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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853

Liscum, Ariz., Aug 2, 1901 (Maricopa), bold strike of cds (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on cover to Los Angeles, Cal., franked with target canceled 2¢ red, Phoenix transit and receiving backstamps; most of backflap missing, otherwise Extremely Fine, a choice strike, only three examples known from this short-lived Post Office. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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854

Mammoth, Ariz. Oct 16, 1888 (Pinal), cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) with matching fancy "$" in circle handstamp tying 2¢ Banknote on cover to Tucson, straight line receiving postmark on reverse (type 17A, four known), with original enclosure from San Pedro; cover edge wear and small tears, F.-V.F., the unique example of this Mammoth postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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855

Manlyville, Ariz., Jul, 1884 (Pinal), cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) with matching target canceling on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine, this is one of four recorded postmarks from Manlyville. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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856

Maricopa Wells, A.T., Nov 5 (Pima), clear strike of small cds (Meyer 2, rarity 6) on cover to Dewitt, Neb., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by segmented cork handstamp, manuscript "Via Prescott & Albuquerque" stage endorsement, forwarded to Omaha and then to Detroit, Mi. with "Omaha, Neb., Dec 16" cds, 1869 docketing on reverse; cover reduced at right a bit into stamp, otherwise Very Fine, an interesting usage from Maricopa Wells via the Prescott & Albuquerque stage line. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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857

Maxton, Ariz., Jan 19, 1902 (Yavapai), cds and barred duplex (Meyer 2, rarity 6) on 1¢ Jefferson postal card to Prescott, Very Fine, the earliest of three known postmarks. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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858

Mayer, April 8 (Yavapai), manuscript postmark (Meyer A, rarity 6) on cover to New London, Mo., franked with manuscript canceled 2¢ Banknote, 1884 receiving backstamp; cover reduced at right and slight soiling, F.-V.F., the earliest of four recorded manuscript postmarks. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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859

McMillenville, Ariz. Ter., Nov 10, 1878 (Maricopa), full bold purple cds and star in circle duplex (Meyer 1, rarity 8) on cover to Woodland, Cal., franked with 3¢ Banknote pair tied by duplexes; cover slightly reduced at left and small tear at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, the only recorded example of the McMillenville postmark, this postmark by the next year was altered removing the "ville" from the town name. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. On March 26, 1876, Theodore H. Harris and Charles McMillen were heading 28 miles northeast of Globe on a prospecting trip. While traveling through the White Mountains, McMillen got off his horse as he was too hungover to proceed farther. He went to sleep so Harris stopped, and while waiting drove his pick into nearby rock and discovered silver. The pair founded the Stonewall Jackson mine which eventually turned into McMillenville, named after the drunken McMillen. The town grew fast and a year later on November 12, 1877, a post office was opened. At its peak, 1,000 settlers lived there. McMillenville's peak was in 1880 and was booming until 1882 when Geronimo's warriors attacked; it became a ghost town by 1886. (Image1)

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860

Miami, Ariz., Registered, Nov 22, 1910 (Gila), three strikes of violet cds (Meyer 3, rarity 6) tying 4¢ Washington, three singles on cover to Albuquerque, N.M., receiving backstamp, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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861

Middlemarch, Ariz., Oct 22, 1909 (Cochise), clear cds (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on target canceled 1907, 2¢ red corner card entire to San Bernardino, Cal., receiving backstamp, Very Fine, this is The Only Known Postmark From Middlemarch. Estimate $500 - 750. Middlemarch is in the middle pass of the Dragoon mountains, the half-way point on the military road from Sulphur Springs Valley to Tombstone. It was named by M.M. O'Corman, Vice President and General Manager of the Middlemarch Copper Co. who drew the name from George Elliot's novel. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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862

(Military Courier) Fort Whipple, Prescott, A.T., regiment address on 1864, 3¢ pink entire with manuscript "Per Steamer" routing endorsement at top, ca. 1865 usage believed from Fort Yuma up the Colorado River by flat bottom steamer to Fort Mohave then by buckboard to Whipple, Very Fine, carried entirely outside the mails by military supply route, accompanied by J.L. Meyer article regarding this cover. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
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863

(Military Courier) Fort Yuma, Arizona, infantry address on cover with manuscript "Barkhamsted, Ct., Aug 20th, 1866" origin postmark, franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose, with "Wilmington, Cal., Sep 14" receiving cds, picked up by military courier and taken across the river to Fort Yuma., "Sept 27" receiving docketing on reverse; small stamp nick at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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864

(Military Courier) Fort Yuma, Arizona, infantry address on 1864, 3¢ pink entire with blue "Barkhamsted, Con., Jan 7, 1867" origin postmark, with "Los, Angeles, Cal., Mat 14" receiving cds, picked up by military courier and taken across the river to Fort Yuma., readdressed to Post Adjutant at Fort Vancouver in Washington Territory and forwarded by military express slight reduction at right, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
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865

Mohave City A.T., Nov 8th, 1868 (Mohave), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on ladies cover to Auburn, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 1868, 3¢ rose, E. grill, Very Fine, a scarce manuscript usage from Mohave City. Scott No. 88 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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866

Mohave City A.T., Aug 11, 1869 (Mohave), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on cover to Chester, pa., franked with manuscript canceled 1869, 3¢ ultramarine; some perf toning, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
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867

(Mohave City/Fort Mohave) Camp Colorado, Jan 7th/74 (Mohave), manuscript postmark (Meyers unlisted) on 1870, 3¢ green entire to Mohawk, Canada, with receiving backstamp; stamp missing, otherwise Fine, still an unique Camp Colorado postmark. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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868

Morenci, Ariz., Aug 17, 1888 (Graham), clear full purple cds (Meyer 1, rarity 5) on fresh 1887, 2¢ green corner card entire to El Paso, Tex., canceled by fancy star handstamp, Very Fine and choice, one of five examples recorded. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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869

Noonville, Ariz., Feb 9, 1889 (Pima), bold sharp cds (Meyer 1, rarity 7) tying 2¢ Banknote, strip of five (s.e. at left) on registered 1887, 2¢ green entire to Sacramento, Cal., four stamps canceled by target handstamps, manuscript registry numbering additionally tying strip, Very Fine and choice, an attractive registry usage, this being one of only three postmarks known from Noonville. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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870

Owens, Ariz., Jan 18, 1906 (Mohave), bold Doane type 2/2 postmark (Meyer 2, rarity 6) on registered cover to Prescott, tying 1903-03, 2¢ carmine + 8¢ violet black (natural s.e.), Extremely Fine, this is the only recorded example of this Owens postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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871

Pantano, A.T., 7/15 (Pima), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on 1¢ Liberty postal card to Tucson, 1881 dateline on reverse; some minor card wrinkling, Very Fine, the earliest of two known manuscript postmarks. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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872

Parker, A.T., 27 Sep 71 (Yuma), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1A, rarity 8) on cover to San Jose, Cal., manuscript cancel tying 3¢ Banknote; minor cover edge wear and reduction at left, otherwise Very Fine, this is the Unique Example of Parker's First Postmark. Estimate $500 - 750. The Parker post office was established on January 6, 1871, with John Salt as the first postmaster. (Image1)

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873

Parker, Arizona, Nov 27 (Yuma), discernible cds (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on ca. 1874 cover to Stanfordville, N.Y., with "Office U.S. Indian Agent, Colorado River Reserve, A.T." corner card, franked with 1¢ Banknote, three singles canceled by target handstamps; some cover and stamp flaws, Fine appearance, one of four recorded examples of this postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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874

Payson, A.T., 2/5 1890 (Yavapai), manuscript postmark (Meyer 3, rarity 6) on cover to Rylie, Tex., Globe transit backstamp (type 15); cover file fold and reduction at right, F.-V.F., the only recorded manuscript postmark from Payson. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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875

Pearce, Ariz, Registered, May 27, 1910 (Cochise), the strikes of violet handstamp (Meyer 6, rarity 5) tying 8¢ violet black + 2¢ carmine (natural s.e.) on 1907, 2¢ red corner card entire to Tombstone, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, the only recorded example of these registry postmarks. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
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876

Pima, A.T., Graham Co., Sep 25 (Graham), cds and negative star in circle duplex (Meyer 1, rarity 6) tying 1¢ Banknote on 1883, 2¢ red entire to Grand Rapids, Mich.; cover reduction at left, F.-V.F., the only recorded example of this postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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877

Pine, Ariz., Jun 5, 1900 (Gila), two strikes of cds (Meyer 3A, rarity 6) tying 5¢ small bureau on cover to London, England, with Globe transit and London entry backstamps, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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878

Pinedale, Ariz., Apr 25, 1905 (Navajo), sharp Doane type 2/1 postmark (Meyer 2A, rarity 6) on 1¢ Jefferson postal card to Pueblo, Colo., Holbrook transit cds and receiving backstamp; some light card crease, otherwise Very Fine, the only recorded example of this Pinedale postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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879

Planet, Ariz, Apr 27, 1907 (Yuma), bold cds (Meyer 2, rarity 6) tying target canceled 1903, 2¢ carmine on cover to Boston, Mass., with Planet Copper Mining Co. corner card, Very Fine and choice, the earliest recorded example of this postmark. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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880

Prescott, Arizona, Apr 23 (Yavapai), cds (Meyer 3, rarity 8) with matching target handstamp cancelling 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Cincinnati, O., 1866 pencil docketing at left; minor corner corner wear, F.-V.F., the earliest usage of Prescott's second handstamp postmark, with only six examples recorded. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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881

Prescott A.T., May 23 (Yavapai), straight line postmark (Meyer 5, rarity 8) tying 1861, 3¢ rose on ca. 1867 cover to Mount Vernon, Mo.; some light cover edge wear and small tear at top, F.-V.F., a very scarce early territorial postmark from Prescott, with only seven examples recorded. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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882

Prescott, Ariz., Jun 26, 99 (Yavapai), duplex postmark (Meyer 27) tying 1¢ green pair on illustrated ad cover to Chicago, Ill., showing The Winchester Repeating "Take Down" Shotgun in red, revere with additional ad and rifle illustrations, Very Fine, a scarce territorial gun cover. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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883

Red Rock, Ariz., Apr 22, 1889 (Pinal), two strikes of cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) tying 2¢ Banknote on cover to New York City, receiving backstamp; small sealed cover tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, the earliest of three recorded examples of Red Rock's first postmark. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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884

Red Rock, Ariz., Jan 31, 1903 (Pinal), violet cds (Meyer 2, rarity 6) on cover to Gallup, Ky., franked with target canceled 2¢ red, forwarded to Cincinnati, O.; some small edge flaws, F.-V.F., one of only two recorded postmarks. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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885

Redington, Arz, 1/19 (Pima), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Highland, Kans., uprated with manuscript canceled 2¢ Banknote; cover reduction and some edge wear, F.-V.F., one of two manuscript postmarks from Redington. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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886

Redington, Ariz., 2/20 1894 (Pima), cds with manuscript date (Meyer 2, rarity 6) and matching target handstamp canceling on 1887, 2¢ green entire to New York City, Benson transit on reverse, Very Fine, the only reported example of this postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. This early ranch post office was named after two brothers, Henry and Lem Redfield, who located there in 1875. Lem was hung by a mob at Florence in 1883 for his alleged part in a stage robbery and killing. The post office was established Oct. 7, 1879 with Henry F. Redfield as postmaster. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
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887

Reef, Ariz., Mar 19, 1901 (Cochise), bold cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on cover to Chicago, Ill., matching target tying 2¢ small bureau, receiving backstamp, Very Fine and choice, this is The Only Known Postmark From Reef. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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888

Reno, Ariz., Nov 5, 1891 (Gila), full clear cds (Meyer 1, rarity 7) tying target canceled 1890, 2¢ carmine on cover to San Bernardino, Cal., Globe transit and receiving backstamps, with original enclosure; slight reduction backing at right, otherwise Very Fine, the earliest of only three postmarks are recorded from Reno, with one postmark on a P.O. receipt card. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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889

Reymert, Ariz., Mar 19, 1893 (Pinal), cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on 1¢ Columbian entire to St. Louis, Mo., uprated with 1¢ Columbian, light target cancels; postmark ink speckling, otherwise Very Fine, one of the only two recorded postmark from from Reymert. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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890

Richinbar, Ariz, Aug 13, 1905 (Yavapai), clear full Doane type 2/1 postmark (Meyer 3, rarity 6) tying 1902, 8¢ violet black (natural s.e.) on fresh 1887, 2¢ green legal size entire with Richinbar Mines Co. corner card, to Prescott with purple straight line Registered handstamp, Extremely Fine, the only recorded example of this postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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891

Rillito, Ariz., Oct 3, 1907 (Pima), sharp clear Doane type 3/1 postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 7) tying 1902, 1¢ green on Papago Indian Women picture post card, to San Francisco, Cal., Very Fine and choice, this is The Only Known Postmark From Rillito. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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892

Rucker, Ariz., Jun 6 (Cochise), cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on target canceled 1887, 2¢ green corner card entire to North Brunford, Ct., 1894 Fort Bowie transit backstamp (type 5, two recorded); some light toning, otherwise Very Fine, the earliest of only two recorded examples of Rucker's first postmark. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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893

Safford A.T., June 6th (Pima), ca 1881 cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on manuscript canceled 1874, 3¢ green entire to San Diego City, Cal.; slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, one of two recorded early manuscript postmarks. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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894

Safford, Graham Co. Ariz., Apr 2, 1888 (Graham), town & county cds with barred duplex (Meyer 6, rarity 5) on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Tucson, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this town and county date stamp, ex Dike. Estimate $200 - 300. A group of farmers found the first American Colony in the Gila Valley in 1874. They settled the site of Safford, naming it for Gov. Anson Safford, the Territorial Governor and founder of its free education system, who was then visiting the valley. A post office was set up in Bailey's Store March 5, 1875 with Joshua Bailey as postmaster. (Image1)

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895

San Carlos, Arizona, Jun 7 (Pinal), 1886 cds (Meyer 2, rarity 5) on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Fort Baynard, N.M. with Silver City, N.M. transit backstamp, forwarded to Fort Granite, A.T. with Fort Baynard cds and Prescott transit backstamp, forwarded again to Whipple Barracks, Ariz. with Fort Grant cds; reduced at right into indicia, F.-V.F., a well traveled cover, with only two known examples of this San Carlos postmark. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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896

Seligman, 11/9 (Yavapai), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on 1887, 2¢ green entire to New York City, 1887 backstamps including Prescott corner card, Very Fine, one of three manuscript postmarks recorded. Estimate $200 - 300. Seligman was a station on the A. T. & S. F. R. R. and was named for Jesse Seligman of Seligman Bros., New York bankers. The first railroad to Prescott was built about 1888 from this point, cal1ed Prescott and Arizona Central R.R. (Image1)

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897

Seligman, Arizona, Mar 6, 1893 (Yavapai), clear violet cds (Meyer 3A, rarity 5) tying 2¢ Columbian on railroad corner card cover to San Diego, Cal., stamp nick and reduction at left, F.-V.F., one of three recorded examples of this postmark. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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898

Seligman, Ariz., Jul 17, 1897 (Yavapai), bold cds and star in circle duplex (Meyer 5, rarity 6) on 1¢ Jefferson postal card to Peoria, Very Fine, only three recorded examples of this short-lived postmark used only at the end of 1897. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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899

Seymour, Ariz., Dec 11, 1879 (Maricopa), clear cds (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on cover to Banning, Cal., matching grid handstamp tying 3¢ Banknote, with original enclosure from Peebles Valley (which had no post office) regarding the trial and details of the local murder of "the Dutchman"; cover tears at top, otherwise Very Fine, the Earliest of Only Two Known Postmarks From Seymour. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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900

Shultz, Ariz., Jan 23, 1900 (Pinal), cds (Meyer 2, rarity 6) on registered 1899, 2¢ carmine entire to Prescott, uprated with 8¢ small bureau tied by target handstamp; cover a bit reduced at left, Very Fine, the earliest of only three recorded examples of this postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. The small mining camp on the hill above the San Pedro River was developed by Frank Shultz around the end of 1872. He built a small grocery store and opened the post office to accommodate his workers on July 12, 1894. Not long in service, the post office was closed on May 15, 1902. (Image1)

SOLD for $260.00
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