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LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

601

Denver City, K.T., Aug 22, 1860 "Tombstone" Postmark, clear strike of san-serif date stamp (first type) on incoming cover addressed to "Denver City, Pikes Peak", franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by Minnesota cds; cover with a few trivial spots, otherwise Very Fine, a rare and unusual usage of the Denver City tombstone date stamp used as a receiving postmark. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

602

Denver City, K.T., Aug 23, 1860 "Tombstone" Postmark, clear strike of san-serif date stamp (first type) on cover to Ohio, with full clear "Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Aug 23, 1860" cds, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (s.e. at right) tied by grid handstamp, manuscript "Nevada City, K.T., Aug 16th" docketing at left and pencil "8" possible express rate notation, Very Fine, a rare express combination usage of the Denver City san-serif tombstone postmark, known in use for only two weeks in August of 1860. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. This letter originated in Nevada City, K.T. where there was no post office until early the next year. It was carried by Hinckley & Co.'s Express to Denver City where it placed in the mails on August 23, 1860. It was most likely carried eastward by the Central Overland, California and Pike's Peak Express Co. (Image1)

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

603

Denver City, K.T., Nov 7, 1860 "Tombstone" Postmark, clear strike of serifed date stamp (second type) on cover to Ripon, Wis., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red, gutter margin single canceled by grid handstamp, with original enclosure datelined "Missouri City, Nov. 10th/60"; stamp with small margin tear at lower right and cover slightly reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

604

Denver City, K.T., Feb 11, 1861 "Tombstone" Postmark (Unorganized Territory), bold full serifed postmark (third type) on cover to Oswego, Ind., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red canceled by grid handstamp; cover slightly reduced at left and stamp with minor corner nick at bottom right, still Very Fine, a rare usage of the Denver City K.T. Tombstone date stamp used after Kansas had become a state on January 29th and before the formation of Colorado Territory on February 28th of 1861. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

605

"Fort Garland, New Mexico, Sept 14 1860", docketing of recipient on fresh cover to Bristol, R.I., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red, two singles slightly overlapping and tied by "Fernando de Taos, N.M., Sep 19", Very Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A portion of New Mexico Territory was included in the new Colorado Territory with the first four post offices (Conejos, Fort Garland, Huerfano and San Luis) all established on February 25, 1862. In 1860, with no official United States post offices and mail service at Fort Garland, mailed was carried by Military Courier. This letter was taken to and entered the U.S. Mail at Fernando de Taos, N.M. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

606

Golden City K.T. Jun 26 1860, manuscript postmark on cover franked with 1857 3¢ dull red tied by manuscript cancel, small cover erosion holes, one of which affects postmark, F.-V.F. and rare, the only recorded example of the Golden City, K.T. manuscript postmark known, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book, ex Persson. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. This cover sold for $2,300 hammer in our February 2008 auction sale. (Image1)

SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

607

Hamilton, K.T., Feb 7 (Unorganized Territory), clear full strike of cds on 1861 cover to Golden City, with matching "Paid" handstamp, Very Fine and choice, a rare usage of the Hamilton K.T. date stamp used after Kansas had become a state on January 29th and before the formation of Colorado Territory on February 28th of 1861. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Hamilton was a mining camp just across the creek from Tarryall. Two examples of the handstamp "Paid" have been recorded from Hamilton. (Image1)

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

608

Missouri City K.T., Nov 10, 1860, manuscript postmark on canceled 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire addressed to Capt. Wm. Lowell in Stillwater, Minn., with original enclosure datelined "Glenaroe City, Nov 6th, 1860" regarding establishing boundaries for the district, being elected judge of the Miners Court, new discoveries of lead, etc., Very Fine, a rare cover from this short-lived office with only a few pre-territorial manuscript postmark usage known. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. By 1860, prospectors had proven the existence of profitable deposits of gold and settlement was rapidly fanning out westward into the mountains. Thirty miles to the west of Denver City, placer and lode mining on the headwaters of Clear Creek led to the establishment of post offices at Mountain City and Missouri City. (Image1)

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

609

Mountain City K.T., Sept. 22, 1860 manuscript postmark on uncanceled 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire addressed to Kensington, Conn., indicia showing second albino impression; cover with slight rough opening at right, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. This mining camp was established in Gregory Diggings in 1859. The post office opened January 17, 1860. (Image1)

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

610

(Mountain City, Jefferson Territory, Rocky Mountains), address on 1852, 3¢ Nesbitt entire with manuscript "Summerhill, Sept 8th, 1860" postmark, accompanied by second entire from correspondence with address lacking territorial designation and dated January 5th of 1861; both with sealed covers tears, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. The resident of the goldfields, unhappy with the great distance to the Kansas Territorial Government, created their own Territorial government which became Jefferson Territory. The federal government did not recognize this action. A few items addressed to Jefferson Territory exist, but there are no postal markings with that designation. (Image1)

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

611

Tarry All K.T., Nov 1, 1860, manuscript postmark on cover to Vermont, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by manuscript postmark, with two original enclosures with datelines from Dead Wood with interesting content regarding the post office and postmaster; reinforced backflap separations and some light edge wear, Very Fine appearance, the earliest recorded usage from Tarryall and one of only a few known, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. To the southwest of Denver, the discovery of placer old deposits in the South Park led to the establishment of post offices at Tarryall and Hamilton. (Image1)

SOLD for $11,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

612

Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., Jun 5, oval date stamp on cover to Anamosa, Iowa, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by blue "Saint Joseph, Mo., Jun 13, 1860" cds, with original three page enclosure from prospector who mention traveling to Golden City, Boulder and Golden City, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

613

Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., Oct 16, full well struck oval date stamp on cover to New York City, yellow express label with "The Only Through Express, Direct your Letters Care C.O.C. & P.P. Express, St. Joseph, Mo. or Leavenworth, K.T." inscription, additional "The Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Company St. Joseph, Mo., Oct 22" receiving oval, entered the mails with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by Saint Joseph, Mo., Oct 23 cds and matching grid handstamp, forwarded to Maine with "New York Oct 20, 1860" cds and manuscript "Fowd 6"; top portion of cover restored and backflap replaced, Very Fine appearance, the only example of the Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express label in yellow on cover. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. (Image1)

SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

614

Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., Nov 6, oval date stamp on front and reverse of 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Philadelphia, Pa., magenta express label with "The Only Through Express, Direct your Letters Care C.O.C. & P.P. Express, St. Joseph, Mo. or Leavenworth, K.T." inscription, entered the mails with "Leavenworth City, Kas, Nov 18" cds canceling indicia; barest cover reduction at right, Very Fine, a lovely example of the Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express label in magenta on cover, with only three examples recorded. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. (Image1)

SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

615

Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., Nov 20, oval date stamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Milwaukee, Wis., with additional "Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., St. Joseph, Mo., Nov 26" receiving oval date stamp, uprated with 1857, 3¢ dull red and entered the mails with "Saint Joseph, Mo., Nov 27" cds, matching grid handstamps canceling and tying adhesive, reverse with additional undated strike of the Denver City express oval used as a prepaid frank; small tear in 3¢ adhesive at top, otherwise Very Fine, ex Barkhausen. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

616

Denver & Santa Fe Stage Line, Dec 19, 1869, two strikes of blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank at top, addressed to Conejos, Loma Del Norte, Col. Ter., manuscript "$2." express fee charge, partial strike of blue "D.L.O." dead letter office cds and matching "M" handstamp; cover edge wear and small tears, Fine, a unique conjunctive express usage, one of two known covers carried by the Denver & Santa Fe Stage Line, ex Kramer. Estimate $750 - 1,000. William "One-Armed" Jones began carrying the semi-weekly mail between Denver and Pueblo in 1866. The following year he partnered with Denver merchant Abraham Jacobs to found the Denver and Santa Fe Stage Line. Despite its name, the line operated only between Denver and Trinidad. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

617

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Aug 18, 1860, company date stamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire addressed to Central City, Rocky Mountains, canceled by "Superior, Wis., Jul 20, 1860" origin cds, with manuscript "Care of Hinckley & Co's Express, St. Joseph, Mo." endorsement; light edge wear and a bit reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, ex Barkhausen. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

618

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Sep 13, clear full strike of cds on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Scandia, Minn., with printed company scroll frank at upper left, entered the mails with "Saint Joseph, Mo., Sep 20, 1860" cds and matching grid handstamp canceling indicia; trivial tone spot at upper left, Very Fine, a choice usage. Estimate $750 - 1,000. From mid-1860 into 1861, Hinckley & Co. made franked envelopes available for the use of his patrons, There are several varieties in wording, type style and stamped envelopes implying that these were produced frequently but in small quantities. The earliest of these scroll franks had no instructional text. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

619

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Oct 23, 1860, company cds on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Oquawka, Ill. with printed scroll frank at upper left, entered the mails with "Saint Joseph, Mo., Oct 31" double circle date stamp and matching grid handstamp canceling indicia, manuscript "Due 3cts"; slightly reduced at right with some wear and creasing, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

CLOSED
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620

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Dec 31, 1860, company date stamp on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire with printed scroll frank and St. Joseph in care directive imprint above, to Osterville, Mass., entered the mails with green "Saint Joseph, Mo., Jan 9" cds canceling; small tear at top and slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

621

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Feb 18, 1861, company cds on 3¢ Star Die entire with printed scroll frank and "St. Joseph or Omaha, N.T." in care directive imprint above, to Stillwater, Minn., entered the mails with "Saint Joseph, Mo., Feb 28" cds in green; upper right corner restored adding upper portion of indicia, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

622

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Feb 25, 1861, company cds on 3¢ Star Die front with printed scroll frank and directive imprint in serrated box below, to St. Louis, Mo., entered the mails with green "St. Joseph, Mo., Mar 7" cds canceling; backflaps added, Very Fine appearance, carried by Hinckley & Co.'s three days before Colorado became a territory. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

623

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Mar 16, 1861, full complete strike of company cds on 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire with printed scroll frank and directive text imprint above (with "Hinckley" misspelled "Hickley"), to Chicago, Ill. entering the mails with green "Saint Joseph, Mo., Mar 23" cds canceling indicia; tiny negligible edge tear at left, Very Fine, a lovely and rare territorial express usage, especially in such choice condition. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

624

Hinckley & Co.'s Express Mail, printed scroll frank with italic directive imprint at top showing in care portion in quotations, on manuscript canceled 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Daleville, Pa., with "Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., Jun 9" oval date stamp struck over and "voiding" scroll frank on front and second strike on backflap used as a frank, manuscript "via N.T. City" routing notation at bottom left, Very Fine and choice, a very unusual routing and rare Hinckley frank used as a remainder after the Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co. bought out Hinckley & Co. on May 11th, 1861. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. The Central Overland handstamp appears to 'overprint' the Hinckley frank. The point of origin was likely at one of the camps formerly served by Hinckley & Company. (Image1)

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

625

Hinckley & Co.'s Express Mail, printed fancy scroll frank with 3-line directive imprint above, on 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Cottage Grove, Wis., with "Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., Jun 25" oval date stamp struck over and "voiding" scroll frank on front and second strike on backflap used as a frank, entered the mails with green "St. Joseph, Mo., Jul 2" cds; light central vertical fold, Very Fine, a very rare Hinckley frank used as a remainder after the Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co. bought out Hinckley & Co. on May 11th, 1861. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

626

Holladay Overland Mail & Express Co., black company frank on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Independence, Mo., canceled with light strike of "Holladay O.M. & E." circular handstamp and entered the mails with blue "Denver, Col., Feb 20" cds and target duplex; slight reduction at right and sealed cover tear at left, otherwise Very Fine, one of two recorded examples of a Colorado postal marking on a Holladay franked envelope and an early usage of the single circle Denver postal marking, used only seven days after the name changed from Denver City, ex Barkhausen. Estimate $750 - 1,000. On March 21, 1862 the Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co. was acquired by Ben Holladay who operated an extensive stage and express business west of the Rocky Mountains. With this acquisition, he extended his operations east to the Missouri River. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

627

Holladay Overland Mail & Express Co., black printed company frank on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Lexington, Mich., entered the mails with "Laporte, Col., Sep 16" cds canceling; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, one of two recorded examples of a Colorado postal marking on a Holladay franked envelope and a rare usage of the Laporte handstamp postmark. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

CLOSED
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628

Jones & Russell's Pikes Peak Express Co., Denver City, Apr 26, 1860, cds on cover to Alton, Ill., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by blue "St. Joseph, Mo., May 3, 1860" cds, manuscript "P.P. and Leavenworth Ex" endorsement at bottom left, Very Fine, a nice usage of the Jones & Russell marking after the merger into the Central Overland, California and Pike's Peak Express Company and shortly after the terminus was changed to St. Joseph. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

CLOSED
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629

Jones & Russell's Pikes Peak Express Co., Denver City, Nov 11, 1860, cds used while Kansas Territory, on cover addressed to "W.B. Waddell, Leavenworth City K.T.", with manuscript "Free R.B. Bradford" free frank at top by the company's Denver agent, Very Fine, one of the three known Bradford free frank usages. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

630

Leav'h City & Pikes Peak Express Co., Jun 23, clear cds on cover addressed to Denver City N.T., entered the mails with "Saint Louis, Mo., Jun 20, 1859" origin cds, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. This was the first express service between Denver City and Leavenworth City, charging 25¢ per letter. This marking is known used only from April to July, 1859. (Image1)

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

631

Southern Overland Mail and Express Co., Barlow & Sanderson Proprietors, Principle Office, Pueblo, Col., corner card on cover with illustrated design showing Six Horse Stage on Mountain Road, Stage with "Overland U.S. Mail/B.S. & Co." imprint, franked with 3¢ Banknote tied by cork handstamp, matching "Pueblo, Colo., Oct 30" cds above; cover reduced at right slightly into illustration, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. Barlow and Sanderson was a dominant express company in southern Colorado and the San Juan Mountain region. It eventually gave way to the advancing railroads. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

632

Way Packet Febry 24/70, manuscript marking on cover with ornate printed corner card of the "Thatcher Brothers Mercantile House" in Pueblo, C.T. with printed address of the same firm in Trinidad, Colorado, franked with manuscript canceled 1869, 3¢ ultramarine, with original letterhead bill enclosure; few minor spots, otherwise Very Fine, a most unusual and rare usage, with three examples of this way marking are known all from the Thatcher Bros. & Co. correspondence. Estimate $750 - 1,000. While there has been much speculation about this cover, we believe that it is an express letter handed directly to the railway mail or express agent to avoid delay at the post office. A similar example realized $2,200 hammer in our February 2008 sale. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction

633

Wells Fargo & Co.'s Overland Express. From Denver, Col., black on blue "Forwarded by" label affixed to 1860's oversized linen lined cover addressed to Nevada City, C.T., with black on vermilion "Forwarded by, American Express Company, 8 Court St., Boston." origin express label, manuscript "Value 25.00" and "Paid thro" endorsements, docketing at left mentions mine documents for claims on the Columbia Lode, Nevada mining district; cover wear and light soiling, F.-V.F., a rare Wells, Fargo & Co. usage in Colorado Territory, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book (page 203). Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

634

Wells Fargo and Company, Denver Col., Feb 26, 1872, blue double circle date stamp on 1870, 3¢ green entire to Sacramento, Cal., Very Fine, a very rare usage of the later circular Denver express handstamp. Estimate $500 - 750. Wells Fargo & Co. carried mail under government contract and thus there was very little need for letters to be directly handled by Wells Fargo. Therefore, only a small number of covers with a Wells Fargo handstamp or frank have been found used from Colorado. (Image1)

CLOSED
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635

Alma, Col., Jun 22, cds with matching target handstamp tying 1874, 3¢ green on cover to the U.S.S. Manhattan in Key West, Fla., forwarded to Frederick, Md. with Warrington, Fla cds, with original1874 enclosure with interesting content regarding Alma and nearby Fairplay…Alma is but a short distance from Fairplay not more than six miles at the farthest. It is a little more centrally located and considerably nearer to the important mines. It has become the center of business for the region and will probably continue to do so. Fairplay is to all intents and purposes dead and the present prospects for its future revival are very gloomy indeed.; cover edge nick and tears, F.-V.F., this is the only example of the Alma territorial date stamp. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

636

Alpine, Colo., Jul 5, blue cds and matching cork handstamp tying 1874, 3 ¢green entire on cover to South Arkansas; stamp with some facial scuffing, Fine, the only recorded territorial postmark from Alpine. Estimate $150 - 200. South Arkansas was re-named Poncho Springs in March 1877, therefore the date on this cover should be either 1875 or 1876. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

637

American Ranch, C.T., Aug 1st, 1865, manuscript postmark tying 1861, 3¢ rose (few nibbed and toned perfs) on cover to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, stamp additionally canceled by quartered cork handstamp, Very Fine and rare, the earliest recorded usage of a manuscript postmark from American Ranch. Estimate $300 - 400. The Indian uprisings of 1864 and 1865 interrupted transportation and mail services in old Weld County. The Post Office at American Ranch was closed from December 1864 to the first of May in 1865 due to these uprisings. The stage station and the Post Office were housed in an adobe structure, as were many of the town's other buildings. Many of these buildings had walls two to three feet thick which served as effective fortresses during the Indian raids. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

638

Aminas Forks, Colo., manuscript postmark at top of 1873, 3¢ green entire to Yarmouth, Me., with sender's docketing "July 10, '75" at left, interesting recipient docketing noting return from Silverton and Lake City prospects, Very Fine, the only recorded territorial postmark from this town. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

639

Bald Mountain, Colo., Apr 10, cds with matching target handstamp tying 1870, 3¢ green on small cover to Denver, manuscript "April 73" docketing at left, Very Fine, the only known territorial postmark from Bald Mountain which was the preceding post office name for Nevada. Estimate $300 - 400. The Post Office Department had its own ideas about post office names. In this case, confusion with Nevada City, California, was the stated reason for a name change. However the residents after refused to accept the change as applying to the town. (Image1)

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

640

Bear Canon, Colo., Jan 3d, 1871, manuscript postmark on cover to Washington D.C., franked with manuscript canceled 1870, 2¢ red brown, pair, Very Fine and choice, this being the only recorded postmark from Bear Canon. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

641

Bents Ft., C.T., April 30, ca. 1865 manuscript postmark on "Paymaster Office, Denver, C.T." corner card cover with "Denver C.T." crossed out, addressed to Denver C.T., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at left) applied over "Official Business" imprint; cover reduced at right, Very Fine, a rare manuscript postmark from Bents Fort with only a few known, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book. Estimate $400 - 600. The first gold seekers to reach the junction of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River came by the Santa Fe Trail to Bent's Fort, up the Arkansas River Valley, then north over the divide to Cherry Creek. Although the trading post of Bent's Fort was established in 1834, it was nearly thirty years before it obtained official postal service. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

642

Bent's Fort, Col., Apr 18, bold double circle date stamp on cover to Middlefield, N.Y., franked with 1867, 3¢ rose, F. grill canceled by matching cork handstamp; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful example of the Bent's Fort handstamp postmark, one of three examples recorded. Estimate $500 - 750. Until 1873, Bent's Fort remained an important junction point for trails to Denver and Santa Fe. Then the approaching Santa Fe Railroad began to change travel patterns in the Arkansas Valley. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

643

Big Thompson C.T., Mar 4, 1865, manuscript postmark on cover to Decatur, Mich, manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose which appears to have been added to cover, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

644

Big Thompson Col., Sep 4, bold double circle cds with matching grid handstamp tying 1870, 3¢ green on Arkansas court corner card cover to Little Rock, Ark., with original 1871 enclosure; cover with lower right corner nick from opening, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

645

Black Hawk Point, C.T., Sept 23, 1863, unusual "custom made" cds with matching circular grid handstamp canceling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Freeport, O.; light edge wear and a couple small tears at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, this postmark was used for approximately 10 months in 1863. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
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646

Black Hawk Point, Col. T., Feb 27, full bold strike of custom cds on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to New York City, canceled by two strikes of target handstamp, Very Fine, a choice example of this scarce territorial postmark. Estimate $400 - 600. 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)

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

647

Black Hawk Point, Col., Jan 9, '65, clear double circle date stamp and target duplex tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to New York City, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

648

Black Hawk, Col., Sep 1, cds and matching cork handstamp tying 1870, 3¢ green (s.e. at right) on Black Hawk House corner card cover to Boston, Mass., manuscript "Aug 72" pencil year docketing, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

649

Booneville, Colo., July 15th, 1872, manuscript postmark on cover to Perta, Missouri, franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, Very Fine, In spite of the nine year period of use of manuscript postmarks at Booneville, this is the only recorded example from the Territorial Period. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

650

Boulder, C.T., Jun 27, two strikes of forwarding cds on missent cover from Racine, Wis. to Big Thompson, C.T., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by target cancels with origin cds at center, manuscript "missent" notation, with original 1865 enclosure; cover with vertical fold affecting stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

651

Boulder, Col., Jan 21, second type territorial cds on cover to New Milord, Ill., franked with target canceled 1861, 3¢ rose, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $50.00
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652

Boulder, Colo., Aug 21, blue cds and matching target handstamp tying 3¢ Banknote on cover to New York City, with original enclosure datelined "Peabody Springs, Colorado, Aug 18th, 1874" with content regarding travels in Colorado; cover missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

653

Breckinridge, 6 July/61, manuscript postmark tying 1857, 3¢ dull (s.e. at right) on cover with red and blue Flag patriotic design with "Our Flag" and manuscript "Long may she wave" mottos below, to Hartford City, Ind., with original red and blue Flag and "Our County" Globe patriotic letterhead enclosure datelined "Delaware Gulch, Colorado Ter., July 4th, 1861" with much patriotic sentiment including…A company of Missourians threatened to raise a secession flag here today and most of our citizens have their firearms loaded, ready to give the thing a warm reception. If that traitorous emblem dares to raise here today, it and it's supports will undoubtedly meet a fate equal to its damnable deserts.; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. The name of the town was changed from Breckinridge to Breckenridge when its namesake supported the Confederacy during the Civil War. However postal markings with the old spelling continued in use well into the 1870's. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

654

Breckinbridge C.T., Aug 3 (Error of Spelling), cds on cover addressed to "Webster Station P.R.R., Saint Louis County, Missouri", manuscript "Paid 6" rate and pencil "July 21, 1861, Negro Gulch, Breckinridge C.T." docketing at left; minor corner wear, still Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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655

Breckin Ridge, C.T., partial cds on ca. 1863 cover to Gold Run, C.T., with manuscript Free, Bissell postmaster free frank; cover reduced at left, Very Fine, a very rare early postmaster free from Breckenridge. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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656

Breckin Ridge, C.T., Feb 17, corrected cds (with offending letter "B" chiseled out) and matching target handstamp tying 1874, 3¢ green on cover to Windsor, Missouri; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. This corrected date stamp enjoyed a long service. In later years, as it wore down, traces of the "B" began to re-appear. (Image1)

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657

Buckskin, Col., Feb 17, ca. 1866 cds on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at left) tied by target handstamp; cover with edge staining at top right, F.-V.F., one of three recorded usages of the Buckskin postmark. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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658

Burlington, Col., Jun 28, first type cds with matching target handstamp tying 1861, 3¢;rose on cover to Binghamton, N.Y.; cover a bit reduced at right, F.-V.F. and rare. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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659

Burlington, Colo., Dec 29, clear full cds and matching target handstamp cancelling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Philadelphia, Pa., receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. Another stage stop was Burlington. On April 14, 1873 the post office was moved a short distance north to the agricultural colony of Longmont. It appears that this datestamp was transferred with the office and used until Longmont secured its own postmarking device. (Image1)

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660

Butte Valley C.T., Nov 28/70, manuscript postmark tying 3¢ Banknote on cover to Delaware, O.; cover reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. This small town was located in the cattle raising country of Huerfano County. The post office operated from 1869 to 1878. (Image1)

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661

Byers, Colo., Dec 27, cds on 1¢ postal card to Ellsworth, Me., message on reverse datelined "Denver, Dec 26th, 75"; horizontal fold, F.-V.F., the only recorded territorial postmark from this post office. Estimate $150 - 200. Byers was one of the early cattle shipping points established along the route of the Kansas Pacific Railroad. (Image1)

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662

Cache Creek, Col., June 16th, 1868, manuscript postmark on cover to Cleveland, O., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose; cover tear at top affecting postmark, F.-V.F., the earlier of two recorded manuscript postmarks for this town. Estimate $150 - 200. This settlement, at a placer gold deposit, was often referred to as "Cash Creek". (Image1)

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663

Canon City, C.T., Aug 30th, manuscript postmark on 1861 cover to Barnard, Vt., franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 3¢ dull red; repaired nicked corner at lower left, otherwise Very Fine, the earliest recorded postmark from Canon City. Estimate $150 - 200. At the entrance to the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas, Canon City became a transportation and supply center for the surrounding territory. This office was established in Kansas Territory December 13, 1860 and transferred to Colorado Territory in 1861. (Image1)

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664

Canyon City, Colo., Mar 8, cds and matching target handstamp tying 1870, 3¢ green on cover to La Moille, Ill., Very Fine for this, as nice as this postmark comes. Estimate $100 - 150. The correct spelling is Canon City. Although this device was in use for more than three years, the few recorded strikes are all of similar quality. (Image1)

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665

Castle Rock, Colo. 1/75, manuscript postmark on cover to Cincinnati, O., franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, with original enclosure with some interesting content including K.P.R.R. (Kansas Pacific Railroad) blockade; minor cover soiling, otherwise Very Fine, the only confirmed territorial postmark from this town. Estimate $200 - 300. The railroad attempted to establish its own town (New Memphis) about a mile from an existing settlement. The attempt failed and the post office was moved and re-named Castle Rock. (Image1)

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666

Central City, Colo., May 11, cds with matching circle of wedges handstamp canceling 1870, 3¢ green on James Burrell, Mineral Land Agency corner card cover to Boston, Mass.; cover missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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667

Central City, Col., Jul 16, cds with matching fancy grid tying 1873, 3¢ green on A.M. Buell, Booksellers & Stationers corner card cover to Malone, N.Y.; some light tone spotting, F.-V.F., a very scarce second type territorial date stamp. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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668

Central City, Colo., Apr 10, clear cds and fancy sun killer on 1873, 3¢ green corner card entire to Lunenburg, Mass., with original 1876 enclosure; faint vertical fold through indicia, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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669

Colorado City C.T., Sept 17/64, manuscript postmark on cover to Delaware, Wis., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by smudged manuscript postmark, with manuscript "Delaware Wisconsin, via San Francisco, California and New York" routing endorsement at top; small cover nick at bottom and non-contemporary notation at left, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. The lure of "Pikes Peak or Bust" brought early gold seekers to the foot of that mountain. Although there was no gold there, Colorado City was an access point, over Ute Pass, to the goldfields in South Park and beyond. (Image1)

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670

Colorado City, Col., May 23, blue cds on registered cover to Milwaukee, Wis., franked with 3¢ + 10¢ Banknotes (10¢ s.e. at right) canceled by target handstamps, with original 1876 enclosure, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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671

(Colorado Springs) Col Spgs/28, manuscript postmark on small cover to Boston, Mass., franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, with original enclosure datelined "Colorado Springs Hotel, Feb 27th, 1872", Very Fine, the only recorded territorial manuscript postmark from Colorado Springs. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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672

Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept 4, 1873, cds and cork duplex with manuscript date, tying 3¢ Banknote (s.e. at right) on cover to Wakefield, Mass., Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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673

Conejos, Colorado, Nov, cds on 1870, 3¢ green entire to Napoli, Italy, uprated with 1870, 1¢ ultramarine + 3¢ green, horizontal pair tied by target handstamps, red New York exchange cds and receiving backstamp; tiny margin tear in left 3¢ stamp, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare unlisted example of the single circle date stamp from Conejos, quite possibly unique. Estimate $300 - 400. This is a confirmed territorial usage as the 10¢ Italian closed mail rate was in effect from 1871 to 1874. (Image1)

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674

Conejos, Colorado, Jan. 5th, 1874, manuscript postmark on 1870, 3¢ green entire to Berlin, Prussia, uprated with 1870, 3¢ green (edge flaw) and manuscript canceled, manuscript "By closed mail" endorsement at top, red New York exchange cds and straight line "Insufficiently Paid" handstamp; cover a bit reduced with repaired edge nicks at left, Very Fine appearance, the only recorded territorial manuscript postmark from this pot office. Estimate $300 - 400. The 6¢ per half-ounce rate was for the direct rate via N.G.U. to Berlin, Prussia. This letter was marked "By Closed Mail" (7¢ per half-ounce), hence the "Insufficiently Paid" marking. (Image1)

SOLD for $575.00
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675

La Costilla C.T., July 1/66, manuscript postmark on cover to Taos, N. Mex., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose; cover with some contemporary notation and slight reduction at left, Very Fine, one of two known examples of the La. Costilla manuscript postmark from the territorial period. Estimate $750 - 1,000. The La Costilla post office was established on November 13, 1862. In 1872, a re-survey of the Colorado and New Mexico border determined that the village of Costilla was located in New Mexico Territory resulting in the transfer of the post office on October 21 of that year. (Image1)

SOLD for $800.00
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676

Costilla, Col., Aug 25, clear full cds with fancy star in circle handstamp canceling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Fernando de Taos, N.M., company corner card at left, Very Fine and choice, this is the only example of the Costilla circular date stamp recorded. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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677

Currant Creek, Colo., May 24th/71, manuscript postmark on cover to Marion, O., franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote (flaws), with original enclosure and several additional enclosures from correspondence; slightest cover reduction at left, Very Fine, a scarce cover from a very small office. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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678

Deer Valley, Colo., Jun 8, 75, manuscript postmark on 1874, 3¢ green entire to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine, this is the only recorded postmark from this town. Estimate $400 - 600. Deer Valley was a stage station on the road from Denver to South Park. In October 1878 the Denver South Park and Pacific Railroad reached nearby Bailey's Ranch. Soon thereafter, the Deer Valley post office was moved three miles southwest to the new community of Bailey. (Image1)

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679

Delaware City, Col., Sep 4th, 69, manuscript postmark on cover to Whitinsville, Mass., franked with manuscript canceled 1869, 3¢ ultramarine, forwarded to Holyoke, Very Fine, this is the only known postmark from the Delaware City post office sent during the offices second period. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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680

Denver City, Kas, Apr 15, 1861, clear cds with matching "Paid" in oval handstamp on fresh cover to Trenton, N.J., year docketing at left, Very Fine and choice, one of two known examples of this rare postmark in conjunction with the "Paid" in oval handstamp. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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681

Denver City, Kans, Jul 2, 1861, two strikes of cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red, vertical pair and single on illustrated corner card showing the Rocky Mountain News Building scene, to Oquawka, Ill. with manuscript "per C.O.C. & P.P. Ex." express endorsement at lower left; minor cover corner wear, Very Fine, a wonderful illustrated design and usage. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. This double cds was intended for use during the interregnum between Kansas statehood and the formation of Colorado Territory, but apparently was not received until after the territory was admitted. Very few examples are known. (Image1)

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682

Denver City, C.T., Nov 16, cds in blue tying 1861, 3¢ rose (flaws) on 1861 cover to Belvidere, Ill.; slight cover reduction at right, F.-V.F., a scarce marking in blue, this is the first handstamp to place Denver City in Colorado Territory. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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683

Denver City, C.T., Apr 15, 1862, full double circle date stamp tying 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at left) on cover to Dansville, N.Y.; cover slightly reduced at right and stamp with tiny corner nick, otherwise Very Fine, this was the second Denver City territorial postmark, ex Chase. Estimate $50 - 75. (Image1)

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684

Denver City C.T. Mail Handling Affidavit, 1862 document docketed "Evidence from Denver City, rebutting charge 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 inclose 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 $500 - 750. 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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685

Denver City, Col., Mar 24, blue double circle date stamp on 1864 commission merchant corner card cover to New York City, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by matching target handstamp, with original enclosure regarding mining in the area…From what I have seen and heard I am satisfied that in Colorado are the richest mines in the world, not gulch mines but quartz lead which is much better; cover with hint of toning at bottom, Very Fine. Estimate $50 - 75. (Image1)

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686

Denver City, Col., Sep 22, bold cds and target duplex tying 1861, 3¢ rose on 1865 "Surveyor General's Office, Colorado & Utah" corner card cover to Morrison, Ill., matching straight line "Due 3" handstamp; slight cover reduction at right, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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687

Denver City, Col., Advertised, Aug 5, 1867, double circle date stamp on small ladies cover to Leavenworth, Kas. forwarded to Denver City, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at left) tied by "Brookfield, N.Y., Jun 14" origin cds and forwarding duplex, Very Fine, the latest recorded usage of this Advertising date stamp. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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688

Denver, Col, Aug 30, cds and target duplex on ca. 1870-71 cover to Adrian, Mich., with "J.B. Chafee M.C." congressional free frank; couple small tears and missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce free frank usage from Colorado Territory. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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689

141, 147

Denver, Col, Mar 16, two strikes of cds and target duplex tying 1870, 15¢ orange, grill + 3¢ green paying single rate plus registration on cover to Alfred, Me., Very Fine. Scott No. 141+147 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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690

Edgerton Col., July 7, 74, manuscript postmark canceling 1873, 3¢ green, two singles on cover to London, England, red New York exchange and London entry cds's, with original enclosure, Very Fine, a very scarce foreign destination usage from Colorado territory. Estimate $300 - 400. Edgerton was the first station north of Colorado Springs on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Only manuscript territorial postmarks are known. (Image1)

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691

Empire City, C.T., Oct 13, bold cds with matching Fancy Shield handstamp canceling on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to Penn.; cover wear, small sealed edge tears and small corner repair at bottom right, Very Fine appearance, a wonderful strike of the Empire City fancy shield handstamp. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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692

Empire City, Col., Sep 2, cds and matching target handstamp tying 3¢ Banknote on cover to Denver City, C.T., with original 1872 "Registered - Letter Receipt" enclosure (nick at top left) with similar Empire City and "Denver, Colo., Registered, Sep 8" cds's, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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693

Erie Colorado, Mar 15, 1873, manuscript postmark canceling on 1870, 3¢ green entire to Newark Valley, N.Y., Very Fine and choice, the only recorded territorial postmark from this post office, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book. Estimate $300 - 400. In addition to agriculture, Erie was a center for coal mining, one of several such towns. (Image1)

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694

Evans, Colo., Feb 10, cds on cover to Marlboro, Mass., franked with 1870, 3¢ green tied by cork handstamp; cover a bit reduced at right, Very Fine, due to the 1870, 3¢ Banknote franking makes this most likely a territorial usage. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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695

Fair Play, Col. Ty., Jan 9th, 65, manuscript postmark on cover to Auburn, N.Y, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at right) and manuscript canceled with sender's initials even through he wasn't the postmaster; cover slight reduced at left, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $500 - 750. In 1859 when prospectors flocked to Tarryall in South Park, they found a most unhospitable welcome. What's more it seemed as if all the best mining sites had been staked out. Therefore a number left and settled a community they called Fair Play to contrast the reception they had found at Tarryall. (Image1)

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696

Fair Play, Col., Jul 9, 1872, clear octagon postmark with circular handstamp tying 1870, 3¢ green on cover to Denver; cover reduced at right, Very Fine, this is the only recorded example of the Fair Play octagon postmark. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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697

Florence Colo, Sep 29, manuscript postmark on 1870, 3¢ green entire to East River, Conn., with photocopy of first page of original enclosure headed "Camp in Arkansas, 10 miles below Cañon (City)", Very Fine, the only territorial postmark from this town, with Jarrett notation on reverse confirming this was from the 1864 section of this correspondence. Estimate $200 - 300. The arrival of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad brought about the establishment of Florence to serve the coal mines and oil fields between Pueblo and Canon City. (Image1)

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698

(Fort Collins) Camp Collins Col. Terty, Aug 31st, 1864, dateline on enclosure sent to Fort Laramie, I.T. requesting several men to sent to Camp Collins, with original legal size cover with Official Business endorsement at top right; some cover edge flaws, otherwise Very Fine, a rare "pre-Fort Collins" military usage from Camp Collins just after the camps relocation. Estimate $300 - 400. Camp Collins was first established near La Porte in the fall of 1863. Following a flood on June 9, 1864, the camp was moved to a location within what is now the city of Fort Collins. The Camp was upgraded to the status of Fort Collins in October 1864 and a post office of that name was first opened on June 27, 1865. (Image1)

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699

Fort Collins, Sep 9th/65, manuscript postmark tying 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at left) on cover to New York, with "Official Business, U.S.A. Medical Department" corner card imprint; barest cover reduction at left, Very Fine and choice, the earliest recorded example of this early manuscript postmark, mailed during the office's third month of operation, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book. Estimate $500 - 750. Originally an encampment for Mormon emigrants., Fort Collins was established in the fall of 1863 to protect the Overland Stage Route from Indian activity. By 1867 the need no longer existed, but the town grew as a stage station on the Overland Route and as an agricultural community. (Image1)

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700

Fort Collins, C.T., Apr 22, 1868, bold double circle date stamp and fancy pinwheel duplex tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to New York City, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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