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The George Kramer Collection of Trans Continental California Postal History
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 36
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Cat No: 35
San Francisco, Cal., Apr 1, 1861. Cds tying 1858, 10¢ green, type V on gray Hotel International allover shaded ad cover to Bridgeport, Ct., endorsed "Steamer" at lower left; some corner wear, Very Fine, sent between the end of the Butterfield route and the start of the Central Overland Route beginning on July 1st of 1861. Scott No. 35; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 13:20:10 EST
Sold For 260
Forts & Military Outposts - Colorado & Dakota
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 90
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Cat No: 65
(Colorado) Fort Sedgwick, Col, Jun 12. Cds with manuscript date and cork canceled 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Newton, Mass., indistinct name and "Co B 4th U.S. Infantry" pencil docket at left, postmark dated 1867 in pencil; sideflap replaced and minor corner wear, F.-V.F. Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200.
The Fort Sedgwick Post Office operated from 1866 to 1869 only. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:07:59 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 91
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Cat No: 65
(Dakota Territory) Fort Abercrombie, D T, May 25. Cds and 1861, 3¢ rose with target cancel on triangular cover to Fiskeville, R.I., Very Fine and unusual. Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:08:44 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 92
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Cat No: 65
(Dakota Territory) Fort Laramie, Daka., Nov 30, 67. Intensely bold cds and 1861, 3¢ rose tied by equally bold target killer on cover to New York City, originally legal size and reduced on three sides (3½x6¼" actual size), Very Fine appearance, a desirable fort postmark with year date from the year before Wyoming Territory was created. Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150.
The Fort Laramie Post Office was transferred from the original Idaho Territory to a revised Dakota Territory when Montana Territory was created in 1864. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:09:51 EST
Sold For 200
Forts & Military Outposts - Kansas & Missouri
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 93
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Cat No: 65
Fort Ellsworth, Kan., Dec 12. Clear cds on cover to Fort Riley, Ks., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. and flaws) canceled by matching target handstamp, 1866 docketing at left, Very Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200.
This fort was established in 1864 to protect nearby military roads. The post office was not established until January 4, 1866. In December 1866, the name was changed to Fort Harker. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:10:43 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 94
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Cat No: 65
Fort Harker, Kan., Sep 24. Receiving cds on incoming cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (corner nick) tied by target handstamps and partial origin cds, forwarded to Fort Wallace with additional Fort Harker cds of Oct 9th, and forwarded again to Fort Larned; cover reduced at right and light soiling, F.-V.F. Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:11:10 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 95
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Cat No: 64
Fort Lincoln, Apr 16. Manuscript postmark on red and blue Eagle & Shield patriotic cover to Rockville, Ind., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ pink; cover with repaired corner nick at top left and reduced at right, stamp with a few short perfs, F.-V.F. Scott No. 64; Estimate $100 - 150.
Established November 25, 1861 for the protection against the Confederates, it was abandoned in 1864. It was located 12 miles northwest of Ft. Leavenworth. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:11:50 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 96
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Cat No: 9
Fort Riley, K.T., Nov 8. Balloon type cds tying 1851, 1¢ blue, type IV, horizontal strip of three on cover to the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, Pa., with original 1856 enclosure with news clipping, Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:12:33 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 97
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Fort Riley, K.T., May 17. Bold balloon cds canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to the Governor of Kansas Territory - John Denver in Lecompton, with original 1858 enclosure regarding the new town "Junction City" being surveyed out near to Fort Riley, Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150.
Built in 1853, Ft. Riley was located about 120 miles west of Ft. Leavenworth. It had a Post Office beginning December 20, 1855. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:13:08 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 98
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Cat No: 65
Ft. Riley, Ks., Dec 16. Manuscript postmark cancelling 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Petersham, Mass.; stamp with a few minor perf flaws, Very Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150.
Ft. Riley was an Army School for cavalry. It was located about 10 miles west of Ft. Leavenworth and also directly on the old Butterfield Overland Route. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:13:55 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 101
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(Missouri) Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Sep 19. Sharp strike of cds on fresh 1848 folded letter to Washington D.C., with matching "Free" handstamp and manuscript "On Official Business" endorsement, sent by Major Stephen Kearny confirming his commission as Brevit Major General, Very Fine and choice. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:17:48 EST
Sold For 1500
Forts & Military Outposts - Nebraska to Minnesota
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 103
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Cat No: 65
Fort Halleck, Neb. T. Circular postmark without date tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Watervleit, Mich., dated "Sept 5 - 1865" in pencil; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Scott No. 65; Estimate $500 - 750.
The Fort Halleck Post Office operated in what is now Wyoming from 1863 to 1866 only. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:19:08 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 105
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Fort Kearney, July 23 (Nebraska Territory). Manuscript postmark misspelled with a "e" before the "y", on ca. 1854 cover to Providence, R.I., matching "10" rate handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:20:23 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 106
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Cat No: 65
Fort Kearney, N.T., Jun 12. Cds and "Missent & Ford" manuscript notation on cover to Fort Learing, Nebraska Territory, "Woodstock, Vt, Jun 2, 1862" blue origin cds and matching grid handstamp canceling 1861, 3¢ rose, finally delivered with Fort Laramie, N T, Nov 7 cds on reverse, Very Fine, a scarce missent and forwarded use between two forts that were both in Nebraska Territory at the time., ex-Beals, Rosenthal. Scott No. 65; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:20:40 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 107
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Fort Laramie, N T, Nov 1. Cds with "1862" manuscript year date on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to Clermont, Iowa, target killer canceling and "Nov. 1 1862" docket alongside; slightly reduced at left and light stain at top, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:20:54 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 108
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Fort Laramie, N T, Jun 14. Clear balloon cds in blue on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire (Nesbitt backflap seal) to Delhi, N.Y., with "via N.Y. City" sender's directive; a few stains, F.-V.F., an early use of this postmark type. Estimate; $150 - 200.
The Fort Laramie Post Office was the first Post Office in what is now Wyoming. The Post Office was established in 1850 in unorganized territory and assigned for administrative purposes to Oregon Territory until Nebraska Territory was created in 1854. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:21:11 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 109
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Cat No: 26
Fort Laramie, N.T., Aug 12. Cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover to Greenville, Ill.; upper right portion of cover restored, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 26; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:21:33 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 111
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Fort Randall, N T, Feby 28, 1861. Bold manuscript postmark on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Saint Louis, Missouri, "Recd. Mar. 10 / 61" docket; light toning at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $500 - 750.
The Fort Randall Post Office was established in Nebraska Territory in 1860. The Post Office was transferred to the original Dakota Territory when the latter was created in 1861. This cover was postmarked just two days prior to the change. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:23:09 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 112
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Cat No: 65
Fort Randall, N T, Sep 17. Bold cds ties 1861 3¢ rose on cover to Clifton Mills, Wis., "39" docket at top; cover slightly reduced at left, F.-V.F., this postmark type came into use in 1861 after The Post Office had been transferred to Dakota Territory., ex-Winter. Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:23:37 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 113
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(Oregon Route) Ft. Kearny O.R. Clear strike of Fancy Blue Oval Eagle Handstamp with Oregon Route designation on 1852 folded letter to Cog Hill, Tennessee, with manuscript "June 1/52" date and matching "5" rate, with letter datelined "Fort Kearney, May 26th, 1852" noting…we arrived here all well…we are three hundred miles from St. Joseph…I will write from Fort Laramie about 3000 miles ahead, Very Fine. Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.
ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE FANCY FORT KEARNY O.R. "OREGON ROUTE" EAGLE HANDSTAMP OF THE FOUR EXAMPLES RECORDED.
By the 1850's, the commonly called Oregon Route, or O.R. was formerly known as the Oregon Trail, that being the route of Oregon emigrants. This letter was sent with the the Woodson Contract mail for Independence, Mo. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:24:17 EST
Sold For 3750
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 114
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(Oregon Route) Ft. Laramie O.R., Dec 15. Cut out of postmark affixed contemporarily by sealing wax on military monthly report to the Quarter Master General in Washington D.C., datelined "Fort Laramie, O.R., December 11th, 1851", Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Monthly reports were generally sent to the Quartermaster's General Office by military courier. Instead, the U.S. mails were used for this dispatch. The Woodson Contract called for mails to depart Ft. Laramie of the 15th of each month. Heavy winter snows delayed delivery for a month as the backside of this letter is docketed "Rec'd Feb 10/52". Military filing practice was to cut out the date mark from cover. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:24:46 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 115
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(Oregon Route) Fort Laramie, O.R. Discernible strike of circular forwarding handstamp with manuscript "Nov 15" date on cover to Wilmington, N.C., initially sent with blue "San Francisco, Aug 15" cds and matching "Paid 6" crossed out and manuscript 5 forwarding rate alongside, 1852 docketing at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A VERY RARE FORWARDING USAGES OF THE FORT LARAMIE OREGON ROUTE POSTMARK.
A Post Office at Fort Laramie on the Oregon Route or Oregon Trail across the plains was established in 1850. The Post Office was located in unorganized territory but attached to Oregon Territory for administrative purposes and was the last Post Office on the Oregon Trail going west. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 700.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:25:03 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 116
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(Minnesota) Fort Ripley, Min, Dec 13. Large cds on uncancelled 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Aiken, S.C., "Jan. 5, 1855" docket at left, with original letter between ministers datelined "12 Dec 1854, P.O. Fort Ripley M.T."; couple small cover edge nicks, Very Fine appearance. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:25:14 EST
Sold For 0
Forts & Military Outposts - Utah & Wyoming
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 118
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Cat No: 26
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
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Cat No: 11
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
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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
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Cat No: 65
(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
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Cat No: 65
(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
Trans Continental Railroad Covers
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 125
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Per Overland Mail via Placerville and Salt Lake. Illustrated railroad propaganda design with "Per Overland Mail via Placerville and Salt Lake. Hurrah! But we must have the [locomotive]" slogan and Chorpenning Route designation, Hutchings and Rosenfield imprint, "Nevada City Cal., Dec 26, 1860" cds and matching double strike of "Paid 10" in circle rating handstamp to Ohio N.Y.; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and rare design. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE WESTERN RAILROAD PROPAGANDA DESIGN WITH THE CHORPENNING ROUTE DESIGNATION.
Less than eight examples of this railroad propaganda design are known with the "Via Placerville and Salt Lake" Chorpenning Route designation. The same design is more common with the "Via Los Angeles" Butterfield Route designation. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:33:27 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 127
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Cent. Pacific R.R., Aug "4th". Strong strike of cds with manuscript day on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with red "Paid, Pacific Union Express Co." printed ribbon frank to La Crosse Wisc.; reduced at right, Fine and scarce railroad use. Estimate; $150 - 200.
As the Union Pacific Railroad was building track from Omaha City westwards, the Central Pacific Railroad was building track eastwards from Sacramento. The Pacific Union Express Co. had a close working relationship with the Central Pacific Railroad. Apparently, this letter was carried by Pacific Union Express to the Central Pacific Railroad, which carried it to the eastern railhead, and subsequently placed in the mails to Wisconsin. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:35:07 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 128
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J. Bamber & Cos. Express, San Leandro Cal. Partial strike of blue "San Leandro" straightline on 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Essex Conn., blue "J. Bamber & Cos. Express, S.F. Oct 30" double-circle datestamp and blue "Wells Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Oct 30" oval datestamp cancels indicia, entered mails with partial "Omaha City, Neb. Nov 13" cds duplexed with unusual fancy cork cancel on indicia, uprated with 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by matching strike of cancel; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and interesting conjunctive use. Estimate; $400 - 600.
By the end of 1867, a large portion of eastbound stagecoach mail was being deposited at the Union Pacific Railroad terminus at Omaha City Nebr. From there, the mail was carried to its destination. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:36:04 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 129
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Wells Fargo & Co., Belmont Nev. Blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U58) entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co. Paid" frank to Bainbridge N.Y., entered mails with sharp "Omaha City, Neb. Nov 26" cds duplexed with cork cancel, manuscript "Nov. 13. 1867" dating, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:36:35 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 132
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Wells Fargo & Co., Salt Lake Cty U.T., Oct 11. Blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Philadelphia Pa., entered mails with sharp blue "Pacific R.R., Oct 15" route agent cds and matching target cancel on indicia, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200.
At first, construction went reasonably quickly across the plains of Nebraska, but once in Wyoming Territory, progress was slowed to about one or two miles per day. On October 1, 1868, the Union Pacific had reached Green River; however, he next 130 miles to Echo City would take until the end of the year. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:39:10 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 137
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Cat No: U59
Union Pacific R.R. May 10. Sharp strike of cds on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co., Paid" printed frank to Ithaca N.Y., pencil docketed "May 6, 69" at left; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED COVER POSTMARKED ON THE DAY THE GOLDEN SPIKE WAS DRIVEN CONNECTING THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD, AND CARRIED EAST ON THE SPECIAL FIRST DAY TRAIN.
The transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10, 1869. The Central Pacific had laid 690 miles and The Union Pacific had laid 1,087 miles. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 10,000.00
Sold...US$ 10,000.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:44:55 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 139
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Wells Fargo & Co., C.P.R.R, Mess., May 17. Blue oval datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co., Paid" frank to Treasure City Nev., matching small blue "W.F. & Co., May 17, 1869" oval datestamp; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine., Very Fine,ex-Pearce. Estimate; $400 - 600.
A SCARCE EARLY EXPRESS USAGE CARRIED ON THE NEWLY INAUGURATED TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD SERVICE THAT COMMENCED ON MAY 15TH. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:47:36 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 140
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Mountain City Col. Oct 15. Cds duplexed with cork cancels ties 1¢ buff (112) strip of three on orange cover to West Exeter N.Y., endorsed "Via Utica", Very Fine and rare 1¢ 1869 use from Colorado Territory. Estimate; $500 - 750.
With the transcontinental railroad complete, instead of taking 60 days or more to cross the country was now accomplished in one week. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:48:13 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 141
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"Clarks Station C.P.R.R., Nevada, Nov 69". Dateline on original enclosure, 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire cancelled by blue "Wells Fargo & Co., Wadsworth, Nov 17" oval datestamp to Mt. Bullion Cal., additional partial blue "Wells Fargo & Co., Reno, Nov 19" transit oval, F.-V.F. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Dec-11-2019, 14:49:21 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 90
Lot No: 142
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Cat No: Collection
Well Fargo & Co., Golconda. Dec 8. Clear strike of blue oval datestamp cancels circa 1868 3¢ pink (U59) entire with red "Pacific Union Express Co., Paid" printed frank to San Francisco Cal.; some restoration, F.-V.F. appearance. Estimate; $150 - 200.
The Pacific Union Express Co. operated in Nevada and California between July 1, 1868 and December 1, 1869, when they sold out to Wells Fargo & Co. The Golconda office continued to use the stock of Pacific Union Express franked envelopes.
In 1868, Golconda, located on a prominent emigrant trail, had become an ore shipping station for the new Central Pacific Railroad whose tracks reached Winnemucca September 16, 1868. This cover of "Dec 8" was one of the earliest carried by Wells Fargo from Golconda. Est. $150-200 (Image)
