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Lot Description

201

Wells Fargo & Co./Porterville, Cal., violet oval express handstamp on fresh 2¢ Columbian entire with blue Columbian frank, purple oval San Francisco receiving date stamp, Very Fine and choice, unlisted in Leutzinger. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

202

Wells Fargo & Co. Red Frank, at top center of 1860, 10¢ green entire to Brasher Falls, N.Y., entered the U.S. mails with "New-York, Sep 20, 1862" cds and target duplex; sealed cover tear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

203

Wells Fargo & Co., Sacramento, blue oval or double circle datestamps on nine 3¢ entires (U58) with type E printed franks and all-over shaded ads for Hat Dealer, J.C. Meussdorffer, various colors, all to the Meussdorffer store in San Francisco (four also bear the San Francisco version of the ad, despite being used from Sacramento), all with docketing at left, generally Very Fine. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

204

Wells Fargo & Co., Sacramento, Aug 28, blue circular date stamp canceling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, with Meussdorffer & Bro. allover shaded ad and company frank at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

205

Wells Fargo & Co., San Andreas, Express, blue oval date stamp on two 3¢ Nesbitt entires, one in white and other in buff, to S.F. from Bisagno correspondence, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

206

Wells Fargo & Co. Express, From San Francisco, Forwarded By, black on pink express label affixed around bottom of cover to Placerville, Cal., with "Draft $145.50, Collect $3.00" notation at top, reverse with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., 82 Broadway, New York, California and European Express" shield cameo corner card on backflap and wax seal "Wells, Fargo, Bankers, New York" impression, Very Fine, a scarce eastbound express usage. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

207

Wells Fargo & Co. Express, S. Frco., Nov 24, circular date stamp on fresh 1861, 10¢ green entire to New York City, with red company frank at top, additional grid handstamp cancelling indicia; tear at top a bit into indicia, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

208

U65

Wells Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Mar 5, three strikes of blue oval handstamp cancels 1865, 6¢ purple entire used as paste-up with 3¢ pink entire addressed to Downieville Cal.; 3¢ entire reduced slightly, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. U65 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $220.00
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209

Wells Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Sep 4, oval date stamp on 1874, 3¢ green entire to Coulterville, with yellow A. Fenkhausen & Co., Wines & Liquors allover shaded ad and company frank at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

210

Wells Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Mar 6, 1884, violet oval date stamp on 1874, 3¢ green entire Los Angeles, Cal., with red illustrated Mayrish Bro's & Co., Cigars and Tobacco ad corner card showing Indian & Cigar Boxes, company frank at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

211

Wells Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Oct 22, 1886, violet oval date stamp on 2¢ brown entire locally addressed, with double impression of company frank at top, Very Fine, very unusual. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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212

Wells Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Jan 3, 1890, full blue oval date stamp on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Portland, Or., with light red M. Meussdorffer allover shaded ad and black company frank at left; closed file hole and partial backflap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

213

Wells Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Cal., violet oval date stamp on 2¢ Columbian entire to Sobrante, Cal., with bold purple "Louis D. Goodell - L." straight line agent handstamp and directive "Wells, Fargo & Co. Will Please Drop From Train" handstamp at bottom, Very Fine, a rare auxiliary express handstamp. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

214

Wells Fargo & Co., San Luis Obispo, gothic "Express" oval handstamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Santa Cruz, with company frank at top and printed corner card at lower left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

215

Wells Fargo & Co., Sonora, Mar 17, clear full blue oval date stamp on 1861, 3¢ Star Die entire to San Francisco, company frank at top, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

216

Wells Fargo & Co., Express, Steamboat, clear strike of blue fancy shield river mail handstamp (Leutzinger type 2-4) on 3¢ red Nesbitt buff entire with scarcer printed woodblock frank and addressed to Sacramento Cal.; upper right corner mend, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

217

Wells Fargo & Co., Ukiah (Mendocino), blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-7) on 1861 3¢ pink complete paste-up entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, with "Petaluma" Wells Fargo date stamp on addressed cover, Very Fine, a rare handstamp combination. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

218

Wells Fargo & Co., Vallejo, blue oval date stamp on two of three 1870, 3¢ green entires to S.F. with shaded ad for T. Smith & Bros. Pioneer Hat & Shoe Store; in yellow, green and red shades, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

219

Wells Fargo & Co., Victoria, blue oval handstamp ties Canada 1870, 6¢ brown on clean cover to San Francisco, Cal., black company frank with "Victoria, Vancouver Island" imprint below, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

220

Wells Fargo & Co. (Victoria), black company frank on 1861, 10¢ green rebacked front to London, England, franked with B.C. & V.I. 1865, 5c rose tied by blue "Post Office Victoria V.I." Coat of Arms oval handstamp, additionally franked with 1861-63, 2¢ black + 12¢ black tied by fancy grid cancels, red New York transit cds; front affixed to backing with portions of cancel at top right drawn in, F.-V.F. appearance; with 2014 V.G. Greene certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. The treaty rate from the U.S. to England was reduced to 12¢, effective January 1, 1868, and again reduced to 6¢, effective January 1, 1870. This usage is a double 12¢ U.S. rate with B.C. & V.I. 5c prepaying the internal postage. (Image1)

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

221

Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Aurora, blue oval handstamp on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, company frank at top, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

222

Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Aurora, blue oval handstamp on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to Russ House in San Francisco, company frank at top, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

223

Wells, Fargo & Co., Austin, N.T., blue oval datestamp on two different 3¢ pink entires (U35, U58) with type E printed franks, first to Virginia City, N.T., second to San Francisco, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

224

Wells Fargo & Co., Oreana, Nev., Jun 24, blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Oakland, Cal., black company frank; tiny nick at bottom, a Very Fine strike, scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

225

U59

Wells, Fargo & Co., Pine Grove, Nev, blue oval handstamp on 1864-65, 3¢ pink entire with Wells Fargo & Co. printed frank to East Putnam, Conn., entered U.S. mails with "New York Apr 5" duplex; some minor wear, barely reduced at left, F.-V.F. Scott No. U59 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $90.00
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226

Wells, Fargo & Co./Pioche, Nev., blue oval datestamp on two different 3¢ green entires with type E printed franks to San Francisco, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction

227

Wells Fargo & Co., Silver Park, May 9, blue company oval datestamp cancels 3¢ pink Nesbitt buff entire addressed to San Francisco Cal., printed Wells Fargo Express company frank; small part of backflap missing, Very Fine, The finest of only two recorded examples of the Wells Fargo Silver Park Nevada datestamp.. Estimate $300 - 400. Silver Park was a short-lived mining town located in Nevada's Nye County. Wells Fargo briefly maintained an office there in 1870-1871 with H. M. Barnes as agent. There are two recorded examples of the Wells, Fargo & Co. Silver Park datestamp, this cover and the legal size faulty example offered in our Sale 41 as lot 825. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

228

Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Soda Springs, Nev., blue oval handstamp on 1874, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, company frank at top; small tear at top, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

229

Wells, Fargo & Co./Express/Virginia City [N.T.], well struck blue oval on 3¢ star die entire (U27) with type E printed frank to San Francisco, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

230

U58

L.H. Wells' Moore's Flat & Eureka Express, ornate frank (Wes-001) on 3¢ pink entire to San Jose Cal., canceled by partial "Wells, Fargo & Co., Nevada, Jan 21" oval handstamp; corner tear and light soiling, F.-V.F., one of seven recorded examples of this frank that was used for only a five month period. Scott No. U58 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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231

From Whiting & Co., additional "Free" imprint (WHI-011) on cover to the Plumas Lodge in Quincy, Very Fine, the only known example of this free carry cover from Whiting. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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232

(Alaska) Ketchican, Alaska, Jun 1909, wooden post card bearing 4¢ brown (303), faults, tied by partial duplex, reverse with multicolor "Ketchikan, The First city in Alaska", Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

233

Antelope Valy, 8/24/80 (Yavapai), manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on cover to Banning, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, with original enclosure datelined from "Peeples Valley A.T."; slight cover reduction at right, Very Fine, a choice example of this rare Antelope Valley manuscript postmark, with only three examples recorded. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

234

210

Aravaca, Pima Co. A.T., Feb 10, 1885 (Pima), two strikes of purple town and county cds (Meyers 4A, rarity 6), one tying 2¢ red brown on cover to Villa Nova, Pa., F.-V.F., the Only Recorded Example of This Townmark. Scott No. 210 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $80.00
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235

Aravaca, Pima Co. A.T., Apr 26, 1892 (Pima), two strikes of town and county cds (Meyers 5A, rarity 6), one cancelling on fresh 1887, 2¢ green entire to Tombstone, partial receiving backstamp (type 11); sawtooth scissor opening at left, Very Fine, the Only Recorded Example of This Townmark. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

236

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 $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

237

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 $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

238

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 $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

239

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 $100 - 150. 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)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

240

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 $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

241

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 $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

242

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 $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction

243

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 $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $110.00
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244

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 $300 - 400. The Parker post office was established on January 6, 1871, with John Salt as the first postmaster. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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245

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 $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

246

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 $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
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247

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 $100 - 150. 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)

SOLD for $60.00
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248

187, 210

Tombstone A.T. (Cochise), ca 1884 manuscript (Meyer 7A, rarity 7) on registered cover to Salinas City, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 10¢ + 2¢ Banknotes; slight cover reduction and small tear at top, still Very Fine, one of Two Known Manuscript Registry Usages From Tombstone. Scott No. 187+210 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $325.00
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249

187, 210

Tombstone A.T. (Cochise), ca 1884 manuscript (Meyer 7A, rarity 7) on registered cover to Salinas City, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 10¢ + 2¢ Banknotes, receiving backstamp; slight cover reduction at left, still Very Fine, one of Two Known Manuscript Registry Usages From Tombstone. Scott No. 187+210 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $210.00
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250

Tonto, Arizona (Gila), straight line handstamp (Meyer 3A, rarity 7) on 1886 registry receipt, J.B. Watkins postmaster handstamp; file fold, Very Fine, the only known example of this straight line handstamp. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $60.00
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251

Tonto A.T., 9/24/89 (Gila), manuscript postmark (Meyer 4, rarity 7) on cover to San Bernardino, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 2¢ Banknote, accompanied by 1883 letter from correspondence prior to the formation of the Tonto post office…If you send me some money, send it to Phoenix and write to me and I will go and get it. There is no Post Office here all of my letters come by chance.; cover stain and reduction at left, F.-V.F., a scarce manuscript postmark usage from Tonto. Estimate $100 - 150. The post office at Tonto was established on the Howell Ranch at the foot of a trail called Jumpoff. The post office opened February 20, 1884 and closed June 6, 1902, with James B. Watkins as its postmaster. (Image1)

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252

Tonto, A.T., 10/2 90 (Gila), manuscript postmark (Meyer 4, rarity 7) on cover to San Bernardino, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 1890, 2¢ carmine, with original enclosure regarding horse/cattle ranching; cover opening at right, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $100 - 150. Sent when J.J. Johnson was the current postmaster. (Image1)

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253

Tubac. A.T., Nov 4. 1867 (Pima), neat manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 11) on cover to Lima, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose, manuscript "Via Santa Fe" routing endorsement at left; cover slightly reduced at right and pre-use stamp tear, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE EARLY MANUSCRIPT POSTMARK USAGE FROM TUBAC, ARIZONA TERRITORY. Tubac was an Indian village and was first garrisoned by the Spanish in 1752. The Tubac Post Office was established on February 21, 1859, while in Dona Ana County, New Mexico Territory. It became part of the Arizona Territory on February 24, 1863. Officially it was considered as Fort Tubac between June 1864 to January of 1866 and May 27, 1867 to March 4, 1868. This cover falls between the later of these dates. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
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254

Webb, 1-1-10 (Cochise), manuscript postmark in circle (Meyer 1, rarity 7) used as receiver on reverse of El Paso & Southwestern System corner card cover, franked with 1¢ Washington, two singles tied by "Courtland, Ariz., Jan 1, 1910" four-bar cds; cover edge faults affecting one stamp, F.-V.F., the earliest and only known manuscript postmark from Webb. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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255

Wilgus, Ariz., Mar 3, 1889 (Cochise), oily cds (Meyer 1, rarity 7) on target canceled 1887, 2¢ green corner card entire to Manti, Utah; a bit reduced at right, F.-V.F., this is One of Only Two Recorded Examples of This Wilgus Postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. The Aztec Post Office in Cochise county opened on July 21, 1887 and so the name changed to Wilgus on February 21, 1888. The post office was discontinued January 31, 1911. No usages are known during the Aztec period. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
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256

Winslow, A.T., Jul 9, 1885 (Gila), cds (Meyer 2, rarity 6) on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Indiana, pencil docketing; slight reduction just into indicia, otherwise Very Fine, the only recorded example of this postmark. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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257

Yuma, A.T., Sept 7, clear blue cds with matching cork handstamp canceling on fresh 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., 1868 receiving handstamp on reverse, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
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258

U278

Pedro Aguirre & Co., black company frank on unused 1884, 2¢ brown on amber entire, trivial tone spot at top, otherwise Very Fine, one of two known mint examples of this frank, the other example was recently sold in our 2014 Westpex sale for $800 hammer. Scott No. U278 Estimate $500 - 750. In 1873 gold was discovered south of Arivaca near the Mexican border which led to a Gold Rush in that area. This led Pedro Aguirre in 1877 to start a route from Tucson to Arivaca and then south to the Oro Blanco mining camp. This continued until he sold the company in 1886 and retired. (Image1)

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259

(Wells Fargo & Co.) Casa Grande, Pinal Co., A.T., Jul 17, 1882 (Pinal), light purple cds (Meyer 2A, rarity 8) on 1873, 2¢ green entire to San Francisco, black company frank, F.-V.F., rare with only three express usages recorded from Casa Grande. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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260

(Wells Fargo & Co.) Kingman, Ariz., Oct 24, 1883 (Mohave), cds and grid duplex (Meyer 2A, rarity 8) on 1883, 3¢ vermilion paste-up entire to Mineral Park, A.T., manuscript "via Needles & Kingman" routing endorsement, entire with oval San Francisco origin date stamp, Very Fine, a rare Kingman express usage. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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261

(Wells Fargo & Co.) Lochiel, Ariz., Nov 25, 1889 (Pima), cds (Meyer 5A, rarity 8) with target handstamp canceling on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Tucson, express frank at top and receiving backstamp; file fold and light wrinkling, otherwise Very Fine, the only recorded express usage from Lochiel. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
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262

(Wells Fargo & Co.) So Pac Co., Bowie, Jan 6, 1890 (Cochise), blue circular date stamp on reverse of 1887, 2¢ green entire to San Francisco, Cal., bold blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Jan 9, 1890" receiving date stamp and company frank at top, Very Fine, a very rare usage, this being one of two known express usages from Bowie. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
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263

Arizona Railroad Cover Collection, of approximately 60 covers and cards in binder; mostly territorial with some statehood usages, including ca. 1878 Yuma & Los Ang. Agt (Towle 1-a, rarity 8), 1887 Albuq & Mojave R.P.O. (10-b-2, rarity 6), various El Paso & Los Ang. R.P.O.'s, etc.; condition varies, F.-V.F. overall, most ex Nettleship. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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SOLD for $120.00
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264

Arizona Statehood Covers, approximately 300-400 mostly in albums; mostly different types including military barracks, Native American towns and other better; worth a look (no photo). Estimate $75 - 100.

SOLD for $110.00
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265

Arizona Territorial Group, 16 better items; includes 1880 Alexandra manuscript (Meyer 1, rarity 6), 1886 Ash Fork (Meyer 2, rarity 5), 1884 Flagstaff (Meyer 3, rarity 5), unique 1888 Kingman straight line postmark (Meyer 6A, rarity 6), Mayer manuscript (Meyer A, rarity 6), 1888 Morenci (Meyer 1, rarity 5), ca. 1874 Parker (Meyer 1, rarity 7), 1890 Payson manuscript (Meyer 3, rarity 6), Redington manuscript (Meyer 1, rarity 6), 1893 Seligman (Meyer 3A, rarity 5), 1901 Tuba (Meyer 2, rarity 5), 1889 Vekol (Meyer 1, rarity 4), ca. 1907 Wellton (Meyer 2, rarity 6), 1910 Wendon manuscript name and straight line date provisional postmark (Meyer 2, rarity 6) and 1898 Willcox manuscript (Meyer 5A, rarity 6), generally F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $425.00
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266

Phoenix Territorial Covers (Maricopa), study of approximately 90 covers and cards in two cover albums; starting with usages in 1876 with type 1 postmark (four recorded) and type 2 (6 recorded) in 1878, later comprehensive with most types represented including the 1880's single and double line boxed date stamps, type 9 postmark in violet and blue, scarce 1888 M.O.B. postmark (type 10, 4 recorded), later with corner card and registry usages, etc.; some duplication, condition varies with many nice strikes throughout, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
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267

(Arkansas) "Barfields Point, Arkansas, Jan. 3rd", manuscript postmark and matching "18¾" cent rating on folded letter datelined "Needhams Cutoff Dec 28th 1857" and addressed to Dillies Bottom, Oh. in Belmont County; some soiling, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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268

(Arkansas) Little Rock, Ark., 1831/Sept 8, bold strike of fancy shield in semi-circle postmark on folded letter sheet to Fayetteville, N.C., manuscript "Double 25 25/50" rating, forwarded to Charlotte with additional manuscript for "25/75" rate; some internal reinforcement along folds, Very Fine, an attractive strike of this rare Little Rock, Arkansas fancy territorial date stamp; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $950.00
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269

Animas City, Col., Jun 18, 1878 (La Plata), magenta cds (type B2) with matching negative star killer on 3¢ green entire; slight reduction at left, an Extremely Fine strike, ex Bauer. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
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270

Black Hawk Point Col. T. Feb 15, second type "custom" cds on buff cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose (well centered) with target cancel, with original 1864 enclosure, Very Fine and attractive, ex Persson. Scott No. 65 Estimate $500 - 750. This postmark was used only in early 1864. The postmaster obtained these devices from private suppliers, rather than the Post Office Department in Washington. (Image1)

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Buena Vista, Colo., 1/19-80 (Chaffee), manuscript postmark on cover to Webster Groves, Mo., franked with manuscript canceled 1873, 3¢ green, receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 158 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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272

Buena Vista, Colo., Aug 10, 1880 (Chaffee), violet cds and wheel-of-fortune duplex cancelling 3¢ Banknote on cover to Pagetown, O., with original enclosure datelined from Garfield regarding mining and mentions the various mines, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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273

Denver City, K.T., Nov 7, 1860, choice clear strike of the serifed tombstone postmark (second type) on 3¢ Nesbitt entire Col. J.B. Patterson at Oquawka Ill.; minor reinforced edge flaws, otherwise Very Fine and rare. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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274

Denver City C.T. Mail Handling Affidavit, 1862 document docketed "Evidence from Denver City, rebutting charges vs. Overland Co. as to dumping mails on side walk etc.", with enclosure in full: Post Office Denver City, CT, Decr 2 1862Hon. Geo. B. Mclellan (sic)2nd Asst. P.M. GeneralWashington D.C.Dear Sir, Yours of the 22nd of Nov is at hand containing statements of charges being made to the Department that the mails were thrown off the Overland coaches in front of our door and by us allowed to remain there over night & underfoot of the people. In reply to this charge I will say that the whole thing is a falsehood from beginning to end. & in order to substanciate (sic) this denial I have requested all of our leading business men to address a letter to the PM of this office stating whether or not they have ever discovered any such neglect of our duty & the law. That letter I enclose to you. The mails for California are not delivered to this office but are kept in the office of the Overland Mail Co. until morning or the departure of the next western coach. Hoping this letter together with the inclosed may satisfy the department of the falsness (sic) of the charge referred to. I am Your Obt Servt D.H. Moffat asst P.M.Further letter on reverse from Secretary of Colorado Territory, Samuel Elbert, attesting to Mr Moffat & Mr Cantu's integrity; some minor fold splitting, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. The frontier environment and inadequately trained personnel of the early 1860's contributed to many complaints about the handling of the mail. (Image1)

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275

Gunnison, Colorado, Aug 2 P.M, full cds and star duplex on 3¢ green entire to York, Pa., with original 1881 enclosure from young man working on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, mentions U.S. Infantry six miles away putting up telegraph line between Gunnison and Lake City, mentions and includes sketch of camp and railroad extensions, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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Gunnison, Colo., May 2 (Gunnison), manuscript postmark (B2) on registered cover; franked with Banknotes 1¢ + 3¢ strip of 4; cover soiled, toned and slightly in at right, about Fine appearance, the only reported postmark type. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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277

(Kit Carson, Colorado) (Cheyenne), manuscript canceled 1860, 3¢ pink entire without townmark, corner card served the purpose as was typical at this end of the track town, 1870 enclosure with matching letter head, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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Kit Carson, Colorado May 10/70. Combination Printed (As Part of Corner Card) and Manuscript Postmark, Webster, Musick & Cuniffe corner card cover to Trinidad, franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote grilled, with original billhead enclosure, with additional corner card 3¢ pink entire from correspondence canceled by light cds and two enclosures confirming Webster, Musick & Cuniffe acted as forwarding agents, also a third different merchant corner card cover with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote and no postmark; some cover soiling, F.-V.F., a rare group showing unusual postmarks from Kit Carson. Estimate $500 - 750. A VERY RARE USAGE OF THE WEBSTER, MUSICK & CUNIFFE/KIT CARSON CORNER CARD AS A POSTMARK. The town name formed part of the printed corner card of the Webster, Musick & Cuniffe, who also where proprietors of the Overland Transit Co. at this time. The postmaster simply added the date in manuscript. This company operated as express and forwarding merchants to such places as Trinidad, Pueblo and Santa Fe. A stunning and important usage. (Image1)

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279

Lawson, Colo., Dec 7, 1888 (Clear Creek), clear cds (B3) with Maltese crosses either side of the date, on return cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 2¢ Banknote tied by grid handstamp, Very Fine, latest reported use of the third cancel from Lawson. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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280

Los Pinos, Colo., Sep 1 (Saguache), cds and target handstamp canceling on 3¢ green entire to South Hold, N.Y., Very Fine, this is either a territorial cover or a second day statehood cover since the Post Office was moved and renamed Cochetopa in February 23, 1877. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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281

Louisville, Colo., V.H. Darrow, P.M., Jan 29, 1881 (Boulder), bold town and postmaster cds (B2) on cover to Loveland, 3¢ Banknote (s.e. at right) tied by target handstamp, Very Fine and choice, the earliest recorded use of this postmark, ex New, Bauer. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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282

Montezuma, Col., 14/10/75, manuscript postmark just tying 1873, 3¢ green on cover to St. Louis, Mo., receiving backstamp; minor cover edge staining at top, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare territorial postmark from Montezuma, quite possibly unique as no postmarks have been recorded from this office during the territorial period, ex Bauer. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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283

Pueblo, C. Ty., May 5, cds and matching target handstamp canceling 1869, 3¢ ultramarine on cover to Trinidad, C.T. with lovely printed Thatcher Bros. corner card, with original 1870 letterhead enclosure, accompanied by second similar cover with postmark in red (cover corner nick) and postal card usage in care of Thatchers & Bros., Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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284

Rito Alto Col., Aug 13/72, manuscript postmark on 1870, 3¢ green entire to New York City, Very Fine and choice, Very Fine and choice, the only recorded territorial postmark from Rito Alto, ex Bauer. Estimate $400 - 600. The post office in the small town of Rito Alto located in Saguache county opened on February 7, 1872. (Image1)

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285

Saguache, Colorado., Feb 21, 1880 (Saguache), cds (B4.1) with fancy circled star killer tying 3¢ Banknote, two singles on cover to Denver; cover reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, the only reported example of this postmark type. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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286

Salida, Colorado, Aug 24, 1881 (Chaffee), clear cds and wheel-of-fortune duplex on 3¢ green entire to York, Pa., with original enclosure on "Rio Grande Extension Company" letterhead, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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287

Salida, Colorado., Dec 6, 1897 (Chaffee), blue straight line cancel (B8) on registered cover to New York City, franked with quartered cork canceled 2¢ + 8¢ bureau issues, Very Fine, the earliest reported use of this straightline cancel. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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288

Tin Cup, Gunnison Co., Colo., Oct 18, 1880, purple cds and star duplex canceling on 3¢ green entire to Orion, Ill., with Virginia City, Colo. corner card noting towns early name; cover slightly reduced at left, a Very Fine and choice strike. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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289

(Connecticut) Windsor, Ct., Jany 26, straight line postmark with manuscript date and "12½" rate, on 1843 folded letter to New York City, Very Fine and choice; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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290

(Florida) Tallahassee, Fla., Nov 12, clear oval date stamp (type IV) on 1832 folded letter sheet to Cool Springs, N.C., manuscript "25" rate; cover edge wear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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291

(Florida) Tallahassee, Flo./Feb. 17, 1840, oval postmark (type VI) on 1840 folded cover to New York with manuscript "25" rate, cover with printed bill of lading for "package of 50 Silver Dollars", plus interesting written contents, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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292

(Florida) Tallahassee, Flor., cds in black on two folded letters; one 1846 usage to Connecticut with thick "10" rate handstamp (type VIIE) and other 1849 usage to Philadelphia, Pa. with thin "10" rate handstamp (type VIIF), Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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293

(Georgia) 1800-1850s, Georgia Stampless Covers, group of 36 covers including some auxiliary margins, colors including green of Cuthbert and Sparta, 1828 Lexington oval with "25" rating updated to "Free", red Lumpkin cds with fancy "Paid 3" rate marker, 1850 St. Mary's postmaster free frank, 1844 red "Perry Geo." fancy cds, fancy Sparta Geo. double-oval datestamp, 1848 "Sharpes Store Geo" postmark with manuscript dating, and an 1850 "Augusta & Atlanta R.R." cover from Augusta to Crawfordville, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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294

(Georgia) 1801-51, Savannah Ga. Stampless Postal History, group of 25 covers with a variety of Savannah datestamps, markings and rates, includes six 1801-07 covers with first government issued cds including one ALS from Horatio Marbury as Sec. of State, 1835 forwarded with red Savannah cds and "Forwarded" straightline, 1845 postmaster free frank, etc., F.-V.F., an interesting group. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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295

(Georgia) 1850s-1900s, Savannah Ga. Stampless Postal History, 19th century group of 24 covers plus an additional 14 later 20th century covers, includes various markings incl. "Steamboat", manuscript "Due 5" on cover to New York, circled "Due 2" handstamp, blue "Savannah Registered" cds on 3¢ entire bearing five #147s, some fancy cancels like blue circled star, some ad covers including Jasper Festival, etc., some faults, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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296

(Illinois) Athens, Ills., Sept. 21, 1858, fancy rimless oval postmark in blue on cover to Chanceville N.J. bearing 3¢ dull red (26), cancelled by two ms. strokes, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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297

(Indian Territories) 1837-1900s Indian and Oklahoma Territory Collection, collection of over 210 covers and cards mounted on pages, including stampless, advertising, registered mail, etc., better includes 1837 "Fort Towson" folded letter to Boston, 1847 Fort Townson Ark. cds with letter mentioning Gen. Taylor and the Mexican War, 1850s Fort Washita on 3¢ Nesbitt buff entire to Col. Pitchlynn at Washington D.C., 1859 Fort Arbuckle cds on 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Philadelphia, 1871 Fort Arbuckle, 1882 Fort Reno, 1876 Fort Sill, 1888 Cantonment, four Fort Sill, two 1860 "Eagletown C. N. Ark." covers with #26 to Washington D.C., 1861 "Doaksville C.N." with #26 to Long Island N.Y., 1880s Camp Supply, 1880s Fort Gibson with NYC postage due, 1885 Camp Creek, 1886 Kaw Agency wheel of fortune duplex, 1890 Oakland, 1898 Oklahoma Okla. Terr. Spanish Am. war patriotic, 1889 ms. "Kedron, Ind. Ter.", and many more, group of 40 Indian picture post cards incl. a few real photos; some faults, F.-V.F. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. (Image1)

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298

(Iowa) Keokuk, I.T., July 10, bold strike of circular postmark with manuscript dating and matching "Paid 20" cent rating on 1846 folded letter to Rev. Milton Badger of the Executive Committee of the Missionary Board in New York City, a lengthy five-page letter concerning the current missionary Rev. Daniel Jones stationed at Keokuk I. T., who they feel is not a man suited to the character of their people or the circumstances of the place, letter is signed by many members of the congregation, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE IOWA TERRITORY USE WITH THE FANCY RED KEOKUK POSTMARK. The Keokuk cds with town name in arc is known used only in 1846 in two colors: red from about Jan. 17th to Aug. 12th 1846, and then in black Mar. 25th to May 15th 1846. (Image1)

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(Kansas) Leavenworth City, K.T., circular date stamp postmarks on three covers; 1857 cover with serifed letters postmark tying 1857, 3¢ dull, san-serifed 1858 year date postmark tying 1857, 3¢ dull red and similar san-serifed postmark without year date on 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Illinois, all fresh covers and choice postmark strikes, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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(Kentucky) Augusta, Ky., July 5th, bold sharp strike of two-line postmark with manuscript date, on 1832 folded letter to Lebanon, O., manuscript "12½" rate, forwarded to Columbus with "Cincinnati, O., Jul 7" cds and manuscript "Paid" and underlining original rate, Extremely Fine, a choice strike of this scarce straight line postmark; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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