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United States State Postmarks - New Mexico (Santa Fe to Tucson &
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 814
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"Santa Fe N.M., February 24th". Military adjutant endorsement on 1849 datelined folded letter to Saint Charles Mo., carried military courier on the Santa Fe trail, entered mails with "Westport Mo, 26 March" and matching ms. "10" rating; some edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
The contracts for carrying the mail on the Santa Fe Trail were let by the military authorities in the Quartermasters General's Office at Fort Leavenworth to civilian contractors in 1848 and 1849. The mail service was very irregular during this period, with the cost of each delivery being carried under special contract at $600.00 per round trip. The military maintained their own courier service to Fort Leavenworth were all letters would then enter the U. S. Postal service.
Dr. E. B. Bateman informs his brother Newton of life in Santa Fe, during a very dull winter season where, the main story seems to be about the tragic journey of Col. Fremont, including the death of many of his men during their journey to Taos in a severe winter storm. Fremont crossed from the Plains through La Veta Pass 9,382 feet into the interior valley west of the Sangre de Cristo range then on south to Taos.
This is the tragic story as written by Dr. Bateman: "…Col. Fremont & men were here a few days since en route for California. They were compelled to put into Taos (Tous) for succor, having lost all their mules & ten men from famine & cold & besides nearly all else they possessed they suffered greatly & appeared like shadows of natural men, but in time American spirit, meek, submissive & determined. There is a great spirit here of emigration to the west, numbers have already gone & many more, probably to the number of 100 will emigrate from Santa Fe to the west this spring, highly bound for western California. I have recently been a trip 50 miles blow on the famous Rio Grande, it is a beautiful mountain stream meandering through scenery as Grotesque & lovely as beautiful as any in the world." . Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 5,250.00
Sold...US$ 5,250.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:21:21 EST
Sold For 5250
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 815
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Santa Fe, N.M., 17 Feb. Bold Type 5 cds strike with matching gem strike of circled "Paid 6" rating handstamp on blue cover to St. Louis, Mo., endorsed "Via San Antonio" at bottom, otherwise Very Fine and choice prepaid transcontinental use. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,350.00
Sold...US$ 1,350.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:24:41 EST
Sold For 1350
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 816
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Santa Fe New Mexico, Mar 1. Well-struck cds with matching "10" rate handstamp on blue 1851 folded cover docketed "Maj. Sheppard, 16 Febry 1851" to Waterford N.Y., Very Fine and early use shortly after establishment of the post office,ex-Risvold. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
The first mail contract by the Post Office Department was known as Route 4888. The bid of Dr. David Waldo was accepted on May 11, 1850 for once-a-month service, Independence to Santa Fe, the cost was $18,000 per year. Dr. Waldo's firm was known as Waldo, Hall and Co. The first mail delivery started from Independence on July 1, 1850, and was hailed by the newspapers of the day as a great success. The Waldo and Hall Company carried the mail until 1854 when the contract was given to Jacob Hall commencing August 18, 1854, for once-a-month service at $11,000 per years. This was known as Route 8912. The new contract doubled the compensation, and service was increased to semi-monthly on July 1, 1855, and then set to expire in one year's time.
Major Shepherd was commander in charge of Fort Marcy during this period at Santa Fe. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:25:49 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 817
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"Santa Fe, N.M. Nov. 1st". Manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 3" rating on circa 1851 cover to Independence, Mo. endorsed "Waldo & Halls Mail" at bottom left; faulty and missing left flap, Fine and scarce Waldo and Halls mail endorsement,ex-Kramer. Estimate; $500 - 750.
Beginning July 1, 1850, Waldo and Hall Co. began the first regular mail contract between Santa Fe and Independence, Missouri. This four-year contract called for the stage to depart for and leave Santa Fe the first of every month. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:26:19 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 818
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Santa Fe, N.M., May 1. Double-circle postmark with matching "5" rating handstamp on gray 1852 folded letter endorsed "Official Business" to Maj. Gen. W. Towson, Paymaster General, Washington, D.C., datelined letter concerning paymaster accounts "…I inform you that I have sent by Col. Alexander to the paymaster in New York my accounts…", rating handstamp obliterated in manuscript as free military business use, Very Fine,ex-Dike, Risvold. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS SANTE FE DOUBLE-CIRCLE DATESTAMP. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 2,300.00
Sold...US$ 2,300.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:27:01 EST
Sold For 2300
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 819
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Santa Fe, N.M., 1 Oct. Perfect sharp strike of Type 5 cds with matching circled "10" rating handstamp on circa 1853 refolded legal-size manila cover endorsed "Official Business" to the Secretary of the Interior, Washington D.C., Very Fine and choice strike. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:28:13 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 820
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Santa Fe, N. Mex., Dec 1. Cds with matching "5" rating handstamp crossed out on blue 1853 folded letter endorsed "Official Business" to Lt. Col. B.F. Lane, Washington D.C., letter from paymaster C.H. Fry concerning paymaster matters; mounted on exhibit with Santa Fe trail engraving; some light staining, Fine,ex-Dike, Kramer. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:29:15 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 821
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Santa Fe, N.M. (Robbed Mail). 1855 orange buff cover with partial "Santa Fe, Sep 25" cds originally tying 10¢ green adhesive, mail was robbed enroute between Independence Mo. to St. Louis on the Hall contract route, letter opened roughly and partially submerged in the Marie River causing stamp loss, manuscript "Robbed Mail" across top by Jefferson City Mo. postmaster; expected faults, Fine. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A REMARKABLE "ROBBED MAIL" USE ON THE HALL CONTRACT ROUTE FROM SANTE FE, NEW MEXICO TERRITORY.
On Wednesday night, the 24th, the Western mail was robbed at Lisletown, on the Osage river, ten miles from Jefferson City. The bag containing the New Mexico mail was cut and numbers of letter packages broken open. Next day the mail was found in the Marie River, close by. One Charles S. Gilbert, formerly stage-driver, was arrested on suspicion. (from the Daily National Intelligencer of November 2, 1855). Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:30:18 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 822
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Santa Fe, N.M., May 27. Type 6 cds on 1861 light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by matching circular grid cancel to Bristol R.I., docketed "Charles H. Alden, Santa Fe, May 26th 1861" at left, Very Fine,ex-Chase. Estimate; $300 - 400.
The type 6 postmark that was in use over a long period of time February 1853 to as late as 1863. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:30:52 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 823
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Santa Fe N. Mex. Jul. 30. Bold cds applied as forwarding postmark on incoming 1866 overland mail cover with "Enfield N.H. Jul 11" origin cds and bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by matching "Paid" straightline cancel to Lt. Wheeler, Fort Union New Mexico, and forwarded to Fort Selden upon arrival, original contents enclosed, Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:31:19 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 824
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Cat No: Collection
Santa Fe, N.M. Group of 6 territorial usages, each with different cds style comprising "Santa Fe, New Mexico, May 1" cds and "10" rating handstamp, "Santa Fe N.M., 1 Jan" cds and matching "10" in circle rating handstamp Official Business to Washington D.C., "Santa Fe N.M. '3 Paid' 1 Oct" integral-rate cds to Brooklyn N.Y., and #26 tied by "Santa Fe, N. Mex, Jun 24" balloon cds on 1861 cover to Bristol R.I.; "Santa Fe, N.M. Dec 17" cds on 3¢ #U10 Nesbitt entire to Palestine, Texas; and "Santa Fe, N.Mex. Jun 3" cds with fancy circle of Vs ties 3¢ #94 on all-over green Z. Staab & Brother Merchants shaded ad cover; some faults, F.-V.F. and scarce group. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:31:38 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 825
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"Socorro NM, Sep 11". Manuscript New Mexico Territory postmark with matching pen strokes cancel 3¢ dull red (26) on 1861 folded letter to Penn Yan, N.Y.; 3¢ flaws, edge flaws and splitting, F.-V.F. Estimate; $500 - 750.
Interesting letter describes much about life in the small town of Socorro during the early days of the Civil War. The great small pox epidemic in town, and the on going movement of Federal troops from Fort Craig to El Paso reads: "…The mail has just arrived & brought me your letter Aug 8th with Stillmans and Genettes. I am so glad to hear from you & it is a pleasure to see the mail arrive & pass on unmolested for it assures us that Uncle seems dominion here is not yet at an end…We are all well for which blessing we have great reason to be thankful to our heavenly father. Small pox is raging now in Socorro but our children have all been vaccinated, two deaths have occurred very near us, one a child of one our nearest neighbor's children are running the streets completely covered with it & no more attention is paid to it that any common sickness. In Alimilla 10 miles north about 30 children have died with it. I got you vaccine matter and think I will have the children vaccinated again…" Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:32:12 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 826
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(Spanish American War) 1853 (Jul. 1, Nov. 6) New York, N.Y. to Hon. James Gadsden, Mexico City, Mexico via New Orleans and Vera Cruz. Two cover fronts, each with partial "New-York, 10cts., Paid" attached rate exchange cds and Vera Cruz arrival postmark with "4" due rating handstamps, Very Fine pair. Estimate; $300 - 400.
In 1853, Gadsden was appointed by the U.S. Government as the new American minister to Mexico, with instructions to purchase more land from Mexico for the prospective railroad route across southernmost New Mexico and Arizona, and to clear up the possibility of disputes over the location of the boundary between the two countries. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:32:49 EST
Sold For 725
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 827
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Taos. 1825 folded cover from Taos, New Mexico to Santa Fe with manuscript "del Al del ind de Taus" (from the Alcalde-Mayor of Taos) to Governor D. Antonio Narbona, endorsed "S.N." at top for "Servicio National" paid public messenger, 1825 notation on reverse which is consistent with Antonio Narbona being Governor during this time, Fine and rare early Mexican use. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF ONLY A FEW USAGES FROM THE EARLY MEXICAN PERIOD OF NEW MEXICO, THIS BEING THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE FROM EARLY TAOS.
The Martinez Hacienda is one of many Taos museums now. This usage is from the Mexican period (1821-1846). Several other similar items in this find bore the year notations. D.S. Martinez was the Alcalde of Taos in 1825.
This cover was illustrated in color on page 236 of the the article that appeared in American Philatelist, March, 2001 by Leo J. Harris and Floyd Risvold entitled "Spanish Colonial Mails." . Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:33:20 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 828
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(Taos) Fernandez de Taos, N.Mex. Dec 20. Cds with matching cork cancels tie 3¢ green (147) strip of five on 1872 cover to Bordeaux, France, red "New York 'Paid 6' Jan 6" credit exchange cds, carried by NGL Line Main from New York Jan. 6th to Southampton arriving Jan. 16th, red London Paid (1.17.72) transit cds and oval "PD" handstamp, Calais (1.18) transit, Bordeaux (1.19) arrival backstamp, Very Fine,ex-Noel, Walske. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:33:54 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 829
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(Spanish New Mexico) Tomé "Octe. 13". Red straightline with manuscript date and matching ms. "4" rating on 1845 letter from Albuquerque to Chihuhahua, datelined "Alburqeqe Agosto 5, 1845" with letter in Spanish, address and letter in Spanish, ex-Kramer. Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED USES OF THE SPANISH NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE "TOMÉ" STRAIGHTLINE.
In August 1845, the area of New Mexico was claimed for the United States by General S. W. Kearny. The only two post offices were Albuquerque (Tomé) and Santa Fe. This cover is the basis of the American Stampless Cover Catalog listing.
Letter concerns receipt of "tornaguia" (return of a receipt issued by the custom-house, showing that the goods have arrived at their destination) and regarding the charge of Otero discussed previously. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 6,250.00
Sold...US$ 6,250.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:34:44 EST
Sold For 6250
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 830
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"Tubac A.T. Dec 9". Manuscript Arizona Territory postmark applied by Postmaster Thomas M. Yerkes with matching "X" cancel on 3¢ rose (65), small flaws, on yellow cover to Gertrude Cranston, Lima, N.Y., endorsed "Via Santa Fe" at left (Route 17203 to Prescott, then Santa Fe) up the Santa Fe trail; reduced slightly at left, fresh and Very Fine use,ex-Risvold. Estimate; $400 - 600.
The Tubac Post Office was established on February 21, 1859 while then in Dona Ana County, New Mexico Territory. It became part of the Arizona Territory on February 24th, 1863. Tubac was an Indian village and was first garrisoned by the Spanish as early as 1752 with a fine Mission Church being built in those early years. During the history of Tubac four national flags Spain - Mexico - Confederate States and United States have flown over this small but important town. The area today has become one of Arizona's more important artist colonies. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:35:18 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 831
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Cat No: Collection
Tubac and Tucson, N.M. Four covers from the Jones correspondence to Columbus, Ohio, each with a 1¢ 1857 intact but 5¢ 1857 peeled off, two with "Tubac, N.M." manuscript postmark dated May 19th and May 27th 1859, former is the earliest known Tubas postmark use; and two with partial "Tucson N.M." cds dated Apr. 24th and Apr. 30th 1859, Fine and tragic early territorial group. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:35:59 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 832
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"Tubac, N.M. Nov. 24". Manuscript postmark with matching pen strokes canceling 3¢ dull red (26) on 1859 yellow cover endorsed "Via OM to St. Louis" to Cincinnati, Ohio, receipt docketing "H. C. Grosevenor, Nov. 20 - 1859" at left, carried by Lathrop's Buckboard Mail to Tucson and then by Butterfield stage; edge faults, Fine,ex-Birkinbine. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Cover was sent by the mine operator H. C. Grosvenor in Tubac who was latter killed by Apaches in 1861. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:36:38 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 833
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"Tucson NM, May 15." . Manuscript postmark by Mark Aldrich on buff cover addressed to General James W. Denver as Commissioner of Indian Affairs (April-June 1857) in Washington, D.C., carried by military express to Santa Fe, instead of entering the regular mails there, it was carried in a military pouch to Washington, D.C., Very Fine,ex-Birkinbine. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED UNITED STATES POSTMARK FROM ARIZONA.
Mark Aldrich was a wealthy Arizona merchant who facilitated the mails even before he was officially appointed postmaster. Before Aldrich settled in the West, he lived in Illinois. He was one of five tried and acquitted in the murder of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith in 1844. After becoming very wealthy as a merchant, he became Tucson's unofficial first mayor and served as the postmaster (he was officially appointed November 11, 1857). Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Jul-30-2021, 05:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 834
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Tucson, N.M., May 21. New Mexico Territory cds on 3¢ red on buff (U10) entire to Williamsburg Va. with "Via St. Louis & Southern Overland Mail" endorsement for Butterfield Overland Mail; flap faulty, otherwise Very Fine,ex-Risvold. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE TUCSON, MEXICO TERRITORY USE CARRIED ON THE BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL ROUTE.
Tucson was a time-table station with westbound mails due on Tuesdays and Fridays and the eastbound mails on Wednesdays and Saturdays. May 21st was a Saturday. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,800.00
Sold...US$ 2,800.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:38:05 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 835
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Tucson, N.M., Jan. 19. Bold New Mexico Territory cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on circa 1861 yellow cover to Brunswick, Maine, manuscript "Via Overland mail to St. Louis" endorsement for the Butterfield Overland Mail route; bit of flap missing and repaired edge tear, Extremely Fine appearance. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE TUCSON, MEXICO TERRITORY USE CARRIED ON THE BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL ROUTE.
The post office was established in 1857. On February 24th 1862 became part of the Arizona Territory. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Jul-29-2021, 21:38:53 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 97
Lot No: 836
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New Mexico Territory, 1858-1860s. Balance of 6 items comprising 1858 Santa Fe N.M. to France with 10¢ #32-33-32 strip of three; 1860s Santa Fe NM on 3¢ pink #U35 buff entire to St. Louis Mo.; 1860 c. Fernando de Taos N.M. with 3¢ #26 to Pendleton S.C.; 1864 September 5th Santa Fe N.M. letter from John S. Snyder to his wife Annie; 1863 Columbus Ohio Coal & Coke Dealer cameo cover to Tubac, N.M.; and 1862 (Apr. 21) Denver City, Colorado Terr. to Fort Union N.M. endorsed "Care of Capt Cook Co. F"; some faults, F.-V.F. and interesting New Mexico Territorial balance. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
