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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 115

United States
California Postal History
image Sale No: 115
Lot No:500
Symbol:
(Monterey) Monterey, California, Apl 17. 1849. Manuscript postmark (MOT-1610) and matching "40" cent rating on orange buff cover to New York N.Y., accompanied by blue enclosed letter datelined "Monterey, California April 13 1849" from a member of the U.S. Military to his sister describing the influence of the discovery of gold to the military way of life, being transferred to San Francisco, mail ships Oregon and California etc. including "…I leave tomorrow on the Brig Malik Adel, and the brig stops 4 or 5 days at Santa Cruz. General Riley has arrived & Colonel Mason has resigned to him the Command, both civil and military…Mrs. General Smith and Mrs. Major Ogden and another lady all of whom came up with me return home with the California because I suppose no servants can be obtained here…Col. Mason also returns with the California…", Very Fine, the only recorded postmark showing the full "California" spelling with the 40 cent rate.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

THE EARLIEST RECORDED MONTEREY POSTMARKED COVER, SENT DURING THE PRE-STATEHOOD PERIOD.

This is a rare version of the Monterey manuscript postmark with California spelled out, we have not seen another.
US$2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000



Opening US$ 4,000.00
Sold...US$ 4,000.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 17:39:50 EST
Sold For 4000

image Sale No: 115
Lot No:501
Symbol:
(Monterey) Monterey, Cal., May 6, 1851. Clear sharp strike straight double line postmark (MOT-1630) on cover to Jamestown, with red "Paid" handstamp (for the 12½ rate); cover professional restored with repaired edges, a Very Fine and choice strike, very rare with only a few examples known, with 2010 Weiss certificate.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500



Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 17:41:27 EST
Sold For 3500
image Sale No: 115
Lot No:502
Symbol:
(Nevada) Nevada City, Cal., Jul 31, 1861. Cds tying 1860, 10¢ green, type V (35) on cover to Illinois, with original enclosure from sick miner who had to sell off claims due to his illness; small cover and stamp flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150.



Complete images:
View gallery or Download PDF (735KB). US$100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150



Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Apr-25-2024, 17:43:03 EST
Sold For 210


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