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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 94

United States Postal History
State Postmarks - Nevada & New Hampshire

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 661
Symbol:

image Fletcher, Esmeralda Co., Nevada, Apr. 10, 1889 (Esmeralda). Purple cds and star duplex canceling on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Sacramento, receiving backstamp, Very Fine and choice (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7).
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:25:06 EST
Sold For 210

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 662
Symbol:

image Fort McDermit., Nevada., May 16, 1886 (Humboldt). Blue cds on cover to Rutland, Vt., franked with 1883, 2¢ red brown (corner creases) tied by boxed grid handstamp, with original enclosure with interesting content regarding the area and the local Paiute IndiansI wish you could see the Paiute Indians. They go by on ponies. Squaws on astride with papooses hanging from the horn of their saddles and sometimes a small child in front and behind. They wear handkerchiefs tied around their heads and gay blankets for wraps…, Very Fine (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7).
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:25:23 EST
Sold For 280

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 663
Symbol:

image Franktown, Nev., Oct 8, 1876 (Washoe). Blue cds canceling on 1876, 3¢ green entire to Red Bluff, Cal., with additional manuscript cancel, original enclosure; reduced at right slightly into indicia, a Very Fine strike, a scarce second period postmark (Gamett & Paher Rarity 8).
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 70.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 664
Symbol:

image Hiko, Nev., 5/26/78 (Lincoln). Manuscript postmark on cover to Sparta Centre, Mich., franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote; slight foxing, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:25:59 EST
Sold For 80

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 665
Symbol:

image Incline, Nevada, Washoe Co., Oct 4, 1889 (Washoe). Clear oval date stamp with manuscript day on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Akron, O., with matching grid handstamp canceling, receiving backstamp, Very Fine and choice (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7).
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:26:22 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 666
Symbol:

image Mammoth Ledge, Nevada, Jun 14 (Douglas). Cds with manuscript day on manuscript canceled 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Carson City, docketing at top; small corner nick at top right, otherwise Very Fine, a rare short-lived post office (Gamett-Paher Rarity 10).
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:27:23 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 667
Symbol:

image Mineral Hill, Nevada, Eureka Co., Aug 25, 1883 (Eureka). Bold blackish blue oval T&C date stamp on cover to San Francisco, franked with 3¢ Banknote tied by matching grid handstamp; cover with reduction at left, light toning and name in address panel obliterated, an Extremely Fine strike (Gamett & Paher Rarity 6).
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 70.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 668
Symbol:

image Mt City, Nev, May 7th (Elko). Manuscript postmark on 1870 cover to Adams, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1869, 3¢ ultramarine, pencil docketing on reverse; slightly reduced at left with portion of side flap missing, Very Fine, a rare early postmark as this post office opened on Feb 21, 1870.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:27:56 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 669
Symbol:

image Ophir, Nev, May 21/68 (Washoe). Manuscript postmark on manuscript canceled 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Bow, N.H., with "Washoe City, May 4" transit cds, Very Fine, very scarce (Gammet & Paher Rarity 9).
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:28:31 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 670
Symbol:

image Oreana 4/18 75 (Humboldt). Manuscript postmark on manuscript canceled 1874, 3¢ green entire to Shippensburg, Pa.; manuscript marks and slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F., a scarce third period postmark (Gamett & Paher Rarity 8).
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:30:01 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 671
Symbol:

image Pine Station, Nevada, Oct 21, 1887 (Eureka). Bold octagon date stamp with matching fancy target canceling on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Sacramento, Cal., receiving backstamp; central wax seal stain, a Very Fine strike, very rare (Gamett & Paher Rarity 10).
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:31:53 EST
Sold For 1050

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 672
Symbol:

image Reno, Nevada, Jul 31, 1868 (Washoe). Small blue cds on manuscript canceled 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Carson City; slight toning, Very Fine, a very early Reno postmark as the post office opened on May 13 of 1868.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:32:46 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 673
Symbol:

image Spruce Mount, Nev., Dec 19, 1872 (Elko). Neat manuscript postmark on manuscript canceled 1870, 3¢ green entire to Washington D.C., Wells, Fargo & Co. frank at top and carrier backstamp; slight reduction at right, Very Fine, a rare early first period postmark, this post office first opened on April 29, 1872 (Gamett & Paher Rarity 8).
Estimate; $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:33:23 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 674
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Steamboat, Nevada, Oct 22, 1882 (Washoe). Bold cds and target duplex tying 3¢ Banknote on cover to Stockton, Cal., receiving backstamp; stamp and cover flaws including tears and nick, F.-V.F., a very scarce strong strike (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7).
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:34:12 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 675
Symbol:

image Taylor, White Pine Co., Nevada, Dec 2, 1887 (White Pine). Violet cds and wheel-of-fortune duplex canceling on 1¢ Jefferson postal card to Carson City, Very Fine and choice (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7).
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:34:37 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 676
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Portsmouth, N.H. Group of three comprising 1788 "Portsmouth, October 24" two-line postmark and ms. "1.8" rating to Boston; red "Portsmouth, June 1" two-line handstamp to New York with ms. "4" rating and "2/-" local currency; and 1800 "Portsmouth,N.H. / Feby 4" two-line postmark and matching small "Free" rating handstamp to Philadelphia Pa.; latter with stain, F.-V.F. and scarce trio.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Complete Images. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:34:59 EST
Sold For 280


State Postmarks - New Mexico to Oregon

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 677
Symbol:
Cat No: 114

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image Albuquerque, N.Mex. Jan 20. Type 6 cds with matching four-ring cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on orange cover to Trinidad, Colorado Terr.; light waterstain, F.-V.F. New Mexico Territory, ex-Dike.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:35:23 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 678
Symbol:
Cat No: 114

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image Cimarron, New Mexico, Nov 24, 1869. Double-circle datestamp with matching fancy geometric cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on orange cover to Cleveland Oh.; tiny edge tear, bit of flap missing, F.-V.F. and scarce territorial transatlantic use, Todsen R7, ex-Dike.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:35:51 EST
Sold For 280

Sale No: 94
Lot No: 679
Symbol:
Cat No: 114

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image Elizabethtown, N.Mex. Feb 21. Clear type 2 cds with matching strike tying 3¢ ultramarine (114), s.e. at right, on orange cover to Taos, New Mexico; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and scarce New Mexico Territory use, The Earliest Known Type 2 cds use., ex-Dike.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:36:14 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 94
Lot No: 680
Symbol:

image Fort Craig, N.M. "23 Oct.". Complete strike of crude cds with manuscript date and matching "Free" rating on 1861 blue folded letter to Brig. Gen. L. Thomas, Adjutant General, U.S. Army, Washington D.C. endorsed "Official Business" and letter from Capt. N.B. Ropell datelined "Fort Craig, N Mexico, October 22, 1861" reading "I write to inform you that I am at present encamped at this Post having arrived here from Albuquerque N.M. on the 20th"; file fold toning, an exceptional postmark from Fort Craig.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Fort Craig was established in 1854. It was intended to guard the north-south routes along the Rio Grand River against roving bands of Apache Indians.
Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 19:36:46 EST
Sold For 525

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