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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 90

The George Kramer Collection of Trans Continental
Forts & Military Outposts - Utah & Wyoming
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 118
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Cat No: 26

image Camp Floyd, U.T., February 11, Paid 3. Exceptional strike of homemade fancy integral rate postmark tying 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover to Portland, Me., pencil "Rec'd March 21, 1859" and docketed "Lieut Jno Edwards, Jr., 3rd Reg U.S. Artillery, Camp Floyd, U.T., via St. Joseph" on reverse; stamp with small margin nick and professionally restored cover tear at top, Very Fine appearance, a rare example of this provisional integral rate postmark, ex-Beals.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $400 - 600.

Within a week, the "Paid 3" was no longer used integrally with the townmark and was later to used independently in conjunction with this Camp Floyd postmark. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:26:55 EST
Sold For 675

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 119
Symbol:
Cat No: 11

image Fort Bridger, U.T., March 1, 1858. Clear two-line handstamp on rebacked cover front to Concord, N.H., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, horizontal pair tied by second light strike of postmark, manuscript "Due 3" rate and "Recd April 8" docketing; light stain spots, Very Fine appearance, with 1997 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

ONE OF THE FEW EXAMPLES OF THE FORT BRIDGER STRAIGHT LINE DATE STAMP AND THE ONLY USED ON THE 1851 ISSUE.

The fort was burned by the Mormons in October of 1857 at the beginning of "The Mormon War". Bridger than leased the land to the U.S. military, which rebuilt it with an official opening of June 7th 1858. This marking was struck while the fort was still under construction. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

Opening US$ 2,900.00
Sold...US$ 2,900.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:28:37 EST
Sold For 2900

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 121
Symbol:

image Fort Bridger, U.T., Feb 21. Bold sharp cds on ca. 1856 legal size cover to Columbia, Mo., matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and "6" double rating; cover reduced at right refolded at other sides, Very Fine appearance, from 1853 until October 1857 the Mormons occupied this fort.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

Originally an emigrant stop, by this period, Ft. Bridger was almost 100 miles out of the way. However, unlike the rest of the region, this spot had plenty of trees and fresh water. Thus, it was an ideal spot for the overland mails. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:29:39 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 90
Lot No: 123
Symbol:
Cat No: 65

image (Wyoming) Fort Laramie, Wg. Ty., Dec 4. Clear cds and matching target handstamp canceling 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Newton, Mass., Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:31:12 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 124
Symbol:
Cat No: 65

image (Wyoming) Fort Fred Steele, Wy Ty, Apr 6. Relatively clear cds and target canceled 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Centreville, Mich.; minor corner wear, F.-V.F., probably an 1869 use since the Post Office at this fort was established in July of 1868., ex-Rosenthal.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00


Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:31:41 EST
Sold For 80
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