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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 92

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
The Panama Route
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1002
Symbol:
Cat No: Stampless

image (Via Panama) 1848 (Oct. 2) New York N.Y. to Rio Janeiro, Brazil. Gray cover with pencil "U.S. Mail Steamer 'California' " endorsement at lower left, perfect bold strike of red "New-York, Oct 2" cds and matching red "Paid" arc handstamp with magenta "24" prepaid rating, carried by PMSS California from New York Oct. 2nd to Rio Janeiro, Brazilian manuscript "120" (reis) due rating for inland postage; some edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.

THE ONLY RECORDED COVER CARRIED ON THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY CALIFORNIA TO THE PACIFIC COAST, INAUGURATING CONTRACT MAIL SERVICE VIA PANAMA TO CALIFORNIA.

The "24" rate was published as being available to South American ports to be visited on her voyage around the Horn to California. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)

Est. $5,000-7,500

Opening US$ 5,000.00
Sold...US$ 5,000.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 13:57:14 EST
Sold For 5000

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1003
Symbol:
Cat No: Stampless

image (Via Panama) 1849 (Dec. 1) New York N.Y. to Coquimbo, Chile. Folded letter with red "New-York, Dec 1" cds and prepaid pencil "24" rating, endorsed "Per Steamer Tennessee, Paid" at top left, carried by PSNC Tennessee from New York to Chile, red "ULTRAMAR" with manuscript "1½" and "3" ratings totalled to "4½" with matching red "VALPARAISO" straightline adjacent, docketed "Rd. Mch. 21. / 50" at right, Very Fine.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.

THE ONLY RECORDED USE CARRIED ON THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TENNESSEE TO THE PACIFIC COAST TO START WEST COAST OPERATIONS. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)

Est. $5,000-7,500

Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 13:57:41 EST
Sold For 3750

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1004
Symbol:

image (Via Panama) 1854 (Dec. 26) U.S. Mail Steamship Co., and Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Letter and broadside datelined "Boston, Dec. 26th, 1854" with printed overview of both lines including each steamship connecting "Via Panama Railroad through to California and Oregon" and a map on reverse showing the routes, written letter reads "…The annexed page will give you all information respecting the Mail Line of steamers to California…The time in crossing the Isthmus is very much reduced & makes the trip an easy & pleasant one…"; splitting along fold reinforced, Very Fine and remarkable broadside letter.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 13:58:37 EST
Sold For 1600

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1005
Symbol:
Cat No: Stampless

image (Via Panama) 1849 (Jun. 20) San Francisco Cal. to Middletown Conn. Cover with clear strike of "San Francisco, Cal." straightline and with magenta "June 20" date, manuscript "40" rating at top right, carried by PMSS Panama from San Francisco to Panama arriving Oct. 20th, then US Mail S.S. Co.; minor edge restoration, ex-Chambers, Myerson, Feldman.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

A RARE FIRST DAY OF USAGE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO STRAIGHT LINE HANDSTAMP, ONE OF ONLY EIGHT FROM THE FIRST CONTRACT SAILING OF THE PMSS PANAMA.

The San Francisco straight line postmark was used only on mail dispatched on the third, fourth, and fifth contract sailings from San Francisco to Panama in 1849. It was used on some mail dispatched on the first departure of the S.S. "Panama" on June 20 (including this folded letter), all mail dispatched on the second departure of the S.S. "Oregon" on July 2, and some mail dispatched on the second departure of the S.S. "California" on August 1. The straight line postmark was preceded by manuscript postmarks and succeeded by cds postmarks. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 13:59:28 EST
Sold For 675

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1006
Symbol:

image (Via Panama) 1851 (Dec. 4) San Francisco Cal. to Washington D.C. Datelined gray folded letter addressed to Hon. Rodman M. Price M.C. with "San Francisco, Cal. 5 Dec" cds and matching "Free" handstamp, carried as endorsed by PMSS Golden Gate from San Francisco to Panama, Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

CARRIED ON THE MAIDEN MAIL CARRYING VOYAGE OF THE PMSS GOLDEN GATE. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 14:00:01 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1007
Symbol:

image (Via Panama) 1850 (Oct. 1) San Francisco Cal. to New York N.Y. Cover addressed to the mother of U.S. Postal Agent Voorhees with red "San Francisco Cal. 1 Oct" cds and matching "80" cent rating handstamp, carried as endorsed by PMSS California from San Francisco Oct. 1st to Panama arriving Oct. 22nd, then by US Mail S.S. Co. Georgia from Aspinwall Oct. 26th to New York arriving Nov. 7th; top reverse panel partly torn away, Very Fine and scarce double-weight 80¢ use, signed Frajola.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 14:00:18 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1008
Symbol:

image (Via Panama) 1850 (Aug. 28) Sonoma Cal. to New York N.Y. Datelined gray folded letter with "San Francisco '40' 31 Aug" integral-due cds, carried by the Northerner to Panama arriving Sep. 22nd, transferred at Chagres to the Empire City on Sept. 26th to New York arriving Oct. 5th, Very Fine, This is the first sailing of the Empire City Line Northerner from San Francisco to Panama., ex-Feldman.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

The "Northerner" served on several routes over the years. She began service on the New York to Charleston route for Spfford, Tileston before being sold to Charles Morgan who moved her to California waters where she was operated with the "Crescent City". When operating together, they came to be known as the Empire City Line. The pairing was very brief and she was purchased by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company in December 1850. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 350.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 14:00:36 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1010
Symbol:

image (Via Panama) 1850 (Jun. 18) San Francisco Cal. to Middletown Conn. Buff cover with red "San Francisco '40' 17 June" integral-rate due cds and matching red "Per Str. Columbus" straightline handstamp (Milgram 272), carried by George Law Columbus from San Francisco Jun. 19th to Panama arriving Jul. 6th with a transfer at Chagres to George Law Falcon departing Jul. 12th to New York arriving Jul. 23rd, Very Fine and rare, with 1995 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

A RARE USAGE CARRIED BY GEORGE LAW'S "COLUMBUS" FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO PANAMA ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE. THE FINEST RECORDED USE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO "PER STR. COLUMBUS" STRAIGHTLINE.

On June 6th 1850, George Laws steamship "Columbus" arrived at San Francisco and on June 19th she started the first of only two voyages to Panama (Columbus carried mail on her maiden round voyage and a second voyage to Panama). Allen had a "Per Str. Columbus" straightline directional handstamp made up to indicate that these letters were to be bagged for Law's Line and not the contracted carrier. It appears this arrangement was made without consulting Washington D.C., and probably after intervention by William Aspinwall, the arrangement ended after only three round trips. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 1,000.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 14:01:06 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1011
Symbol:

image (Via Panama) 1850 (Sep. 25) Valparaiso, Chile to San Francisco Cal. Blue datelined folded letter with blue "VAPOR BOLIVIA/P" two-line handstamp with name of PSNC steamer Bolivia that departed Sept. 26th to Panama arriving Oct. 19th, then by PMSS California Nov. 1st to San Francisco arriving Nov. 22nd, San Francisco red "30" framed due handstamp applied on arrival, reverse with sender's "E. & T. Serruys & Ca. Valparaiso" sender's double-line oval; small bleached spot, F.-V.F., a scarce name-of-ship marking.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 14:01:26 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1015
Symbol:

image (Via Panama) 1851 (Mar. 26) Valparaiso, Chile to San Francisco Cal. Datelined blue folded letter with two strikes of "VAPOR N. GRANADA" of straightline handstamp with name of PSNC steamer New Granada from Valparaiso to Panama, then by PMSC Tennessee from Panama May 1st to San Francisco arriving May 20th, San Francisco red "30" framed due handstamp applied on arrival, Very Fine., Very Fine and scarce name-of-ship marking, ex-Walske.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 14:04:21 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1016
Symbol:

image (Via Panama) 1852 (Oct. 31) San Francisco Cal. to Valparaiso, Chile via Panama. Datelined folded letter with San Francisco blue "Paid" handstamp and red crayon "50" cent rating, transferred to British mails with red crown "Paid At Panama" handstamp and red crayon "1/-" rating, "Panama 'A' NO 23 1852" double-arc backstamp; carried by PSNC ship Quito from Panama Nov. 24th to Valparaiso arriving Dec. 12th., Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 525.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 14:04:43 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1023
Symbol:

image (Via Panama) 1862 (Jul. 22) San Francisco Cal. to Bordeaux, France. Cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) and 12¢ black (69), tied by fancy cogwheel cancels, matching "San Francisco Cal., Jul 22, 1862" double-circle datestamp, carried by PMSSC Constitution to Panama, crossed the Isthmus by railway and placed on the US Mail S.S. Co. Ocean Queen to New York, red "New York 'Paid 6' Aug 15" credit exchange cds, then by Inman Line City of Manchester from New York Aug. 16th to Liverpool arriving Aug. 30th, red Calais (8.28) entry cds and small framed "PD" handstamp, Paris (8.28) and Bordeaux arrival backstamps, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 14:10:10 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 1024
Symbol:

image (Via Panama) 1865 (Sep 17) Valparaiso, Chile to Victoria, British Columbia via San Francisco. Blue folded cover with British P.O. "Valparaiso, SP 17 1865" origin backstamp and red crayon "2/-" shilling prepaid rating, British P.O. Panama (10.5) transit cds, San Francisco (10.24) transit with "20" cent due rating for double the 10¢ steamship rate, Very Fine and choice use.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

Reference: "Pacific Steam Navigation Company: South America to Panama", James Baird, Western Express, 274, December 2019, pp 5-25, illustrated on front cover. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Jun-09-2020, 14:10:54 EST
Sold For 625
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