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"Care Hinckley's & Co., Express, St Joseph Mo.". Manuscript endorsement on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by partial "Philadelphia Pa, May 12, 1861" octagon datestamp on buff cover "to Mountain City, J.T." (Jefferson Territory); reduced slightly at right with small nick, Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150.
Early advertisements proudly proclaiming "Hinckley's Express Company of Jefferson Territory" gave evidence of commercial backing of the group favoring the name, Jefferson, over Colorado for the new territory. Hinckley's promotional effort certainly had some effect since covers to a number of mining camps are known with "J.T." addresses. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:29:19 EST
Sold For 90
United States State Postmarks - Colorado to Delaware
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 442
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Carson's Stage and Express Line. Black and red illustrated Four-Horse Stagecoach corner card design on cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Leadville Colo. Feb 18, 1884" duplex to San Francisco Cal.; cover with some edge toning and reduced at right into stamp, Fine and attractive, an extremely rare corner card cover from Carson's Stage and Express Line. Estimate; $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)
Est. $600-800
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:29:36 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 443
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Colorado City C.T. Jan 7. Brownish red cds with matching strikes of target cancels tie five 3¢ rose (65) singles on yellow cover to Saint-Amand-Montrond, France at the 15¢ treaty rate, red "New York 'Paid 12' Jan 24" credit exchange cds, red Calais (2.4) entry cds and matching large "P.D." framed handstamp, reverse with transits including Paris (2.5) and Saint-Amand-Montrond (2.6) arrival cds, Very Fine,ex-Noel, Walske. Estimate; $500 - 750.
A RARE COLORADO TERRITORY TRANSATLANTIC USE TO FRANCE. Est. $500-750 (Image)
"Colorado City C.T., Sept 17/64". Manuscript postmark and matching ms. smudge ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Delaware Wis., manuscript "Delaware Wisconsin, via San Francisco, California and New York" routing endorsement at top; edge wear and reduced at right, non-contemporary notation at left, Fine and scarce territorial manuscript postmark,ex-Bauer. 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. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:30:07 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 445
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The Colorado Stage & Express Co., Canon City, Col. Bluish green allover illustrated Six-Horse Stagecoach shaded ad cover bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by four-ring target cancel duplexed with "Rosita, Colo., Nov 14, 1880" octagon datestamp to North Chili N.Y.; cover opening tears at upper right, otherwise Very Fine and rare illustrated stage coach ad cover. Estimate; $400 - 600.
By 1880, the Colorado Stage & Express Company was running a double line of six horse Concorde coaches between Canon City, Silver Cliff and Rosita. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:30:24 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 446
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Crested Butte and Aspen Stage Co.Six-Horse Stagecoach illustrated corner card on cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Crested Butte, Co., Apr 29 1886" duplex with four-ring target cancel to Rosetta Ills.; stamp flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A REMARKABLE AND RARE ILLUSTRATED STAGE COMPANY COVER. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:31:09 EST
Sold For 1050
Great Britain and British Commonwealth State Postmarks - Colorado to Delaware
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 447
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Denver City, Col, Feb 17. Two strikes of blue cds ties three 1¢ blue (63) singles on circa 1863 cover with preprinted address to Edwin Gould at Fort Lyon, Colorado Terr., receipt docketing; stamp faults, part of flap missing, a Very Fine and attractive. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Edwin C. Gould was a Union Army private in the 1st Regiment, Colorado Cavalry. Organized from the 1st Colorado Infantry on Nov. 1st 1862, the Regiment operated against Indians and protected stage routes. This Denver City 27mm cds is known used from Oct. 3rd 1863 to Jul. 21st 1865 according to Jarrett, pg. 46-47. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:31:24 EST
Sold For 325
United States State Postmarks - Colorado to Delaware
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 448
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Denver City, Col., Advertised, Aug 28 '65. Cds with matching "Due 2" in circle handstamp, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), s.e. at right, tied by "Atchison, Kas Aug 8 '65" duplex to Denver City Col. T.; cover very slightly reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine,ex-Persson. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:31:40 EST
Sold For 0
Worldwide Stamps and Covers State Postmarks - Colorado to Delaware
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 449
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Denver City Col, Oct 1. Scarce blue duplex (Jarrett 69) ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover endorsed from "Camp Weld Col. Ter. Sept 28th" to Templeton Mass; reduced at right, Fine and scarce use originating at Camp Weld. Estimate; $150 - 200.
Camp Weld was the Headquarters for the Colorado Volunteer's that defeated the Confederates in New Mexico. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:32:17 EST
Sold For 210
United States State Postmarks - Colorado to Delaware
"Empire City - C.T., Sept 29". Manuscript postmark on orange cover to Kellogsville Oh. bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by cork; slight reduction at left, Very Fine,this manuscript postmark is unlisted by Jarrett. Estimate; $500 - 750.
AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE EMPIRE CITY, COLORADO TERRITORY MANUSCRIPT CANCEL.
The name, Empire City was named after New York, the "Empire State", from which many of its residence emigrated. The Empire City post office was established on June 28th, 1861. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:32:51 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 451
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Empire City, C.T., Oct 13. Bold cds with matching Fancy Shield handstamp cancels 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to Irishripple Pa.; cover wear and small edge tears, small corner repair at bottom right, Very Fine appearance, a wonderful strike of the Empire City fancy shield handstamp, ex-Bauer. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:34:20 EST
Sold For 325
Germany and German Colonies State Postmarks - Colorado to Delaware
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 452
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Fort Collins, Col, Jul 9 1866. Clear strike of first-type cds with matching indistinct target cancel on 3¢ rose (65), few blunted perfs, on orange 1866 cover to Berlin N.Y., Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150.
This cover was mailed during the first 16 month period of operation, the office closed on October 19, 1866, and reopened six weeks later. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Fort Lyon Col., Jun 25. Black cds with matching target cancel on 3¢ ultramarine (114) on yellow 1870 cover addressed to "St. John, Sumit Co., via Georgetown, Colorado", illegible Jun. 27 cds that is in all likelihood of Georgetown Col. despite the fact that no known postmarks are recorded at this time; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine,ex-Persson. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 260.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:35:09 EST
Sold For 0
United States State Postmarks - Colorado to Delaware
"Gold Dirt C.T., July 4, 1866". Manuscript postmark and "X" ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Norrisville Vt., manuscript "Missent & For'd" with blue "Morrisville, Vt. Jul 18" cds; cover reduced at right into stamp, Fine and scarce,ex-Bauer. Estimate; $500 - 750.
Only manuscript postmarks are known from this important but short-lived stamping mill town. Gold Dirt was located in Gilpin County south and west of Rollinsville. In its early days, Gold Dirt produced two million dollars worth of gold. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:36:37 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 455
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Golden City, C.T., Oct 2. Two strikes of cds with one tying 3¢ rose (65) on red Eagle & Shield "The Union Forever" patriotic cover to Woodsboro Md.; cover with slight staining at upper right and slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F. and scarce Colorado Territory patriotic use,ex-Bauer. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
"Golden Gate, C.T., July 10". Manuscript postmark and matching pen strokes cancel 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Woodsboro, Md.; light cover toning, F.-V.F. and scarce use from Golden Gate,ex-Bauer. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
"Haynes Ranch C.T., May 10th, 1862". Manuscript postmark and matching "X" cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Medina Oh.; couple corner faults, one affecting stamp, otherwise Very Fine and rare,ex-Bauer. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
THE ONLY RECORDED USE FROM HAYNES RANCH, COLORADO TERRITORY.
The location of Haynes Ranch is uncertain. It had been reported that due to unsatisfactory performance the office closed and it's duties assumed by the post office at Booneville. Thus that it appears it was located on the north side of the Arkansas River, likely not far east from Booneville. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Julesburg, Colo. Aug 3. Clear misspelled cds and matching target ties 3¢ ultramarine (114), s.e. at left, on 1870 orange cover to New York N.Y., pencil "Fort Sedgwick, C.T., Aug 3rd, 1870" docketing at top, Very Fine., Very Fine. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A RARE JULESBURGH, COLORADO TERRITORY USE FROM FORT SEDGEWICK.
The Julesburgh post office operated simultaneously with Fort Sedgwick from August 1866 to August 31, 1868, when it was again closed. It reopened April 8, 1869 and was closed yet again November 27, 1871. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Latham, Col., May 24, 1870. Double-circle datestamp duplexed with circular killer ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on brown "Denver Pacific R'y Co., Superintendent's Office, Evans, Colorado" oval corner card cover to Denver Col.; cover missing backflap and slightly reduced at left and top, otherwise Very Fine, the latest recorded example of this short lived postmark, known used between January and May of 1870., ex-Bauer. Estimate; $400 - 600.
This cancel is eight days after the official move of the post office to Evans, a short distance to the west and located on the Denver Pacific Railway. At Latham, roads led northward to Wyoming, west to Boulder and south to Denver. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Oct-04-2019, 16:40:13 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 88
Lot No: 460
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Mountain City Col., Feb 22. Clear strike of duplex with segmented cork cancel tying 3¢ rose (65) on light buff cover to Philadelphia Pa., 1867 docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
