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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 110

United States
Western Expresses
image Sale No: 110
Lot No:345
Symbol:Cat No:14

Adams & Co., California. Embossed oval with illustrated greyhound dog at center (ADA-607), on backflap of cover to Warren, R.I., franked with 1851, 10¢ green, type II tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Mar 20" cds; small nick in backflap, Very Fine, only one another example of this embossed marking is recorded in Thomas.
Scott Nos. 14; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Dec-12-2023, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:346
Symbol: Adams & Co. Express, San Francisco, California. Red shield cameo corner card on cover addressed to Adam's agent in Philadelphia, Pa., endorsed "Office Business" at top, Very Fine, rarely encountered so nice.
Estimate; $250 - 350. US$250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350



Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:38:49 EST
Sold For 160

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:347
Symbol: Alta Express Company, Sacramento. Circular handstamp (ALT-105) canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco with fancy steamboat company frank (ALT-001), Very Fine, a rare example of this type of Alta marking.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:39:33 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:348
Symbol: Alta Express Co., Sacramento, Oct 1. Blue oval handstamp (ALT-103a) canceling on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, black printed frank (ALT-003) at top left, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 120.00


Closed..Dec-12-2023, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:349
Symbol: Alta Express Co., Yankee Jims. Bold red oval handstamp (ALT-003) on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Sacramento, black company frank at top right (ALT-003) printed slightly off cover, Very Fine and choice, very rare, this being One of Two Known Examples of This Handstamp From Yankee Jims.
Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:41:03 EST
Sold For 500

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:350
Symbol: Bamber & Co.'s Express, W.B. Hardy's Office, Oakland, Paid. Scroll printed frank (BAM-003) on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, with manuscript directives including "Bamber, Please delivery immediately and oblige. J.W. Hoag" at top, red "Bamber & Co.'s Express, S.F., Feb 5" double-circle datestamp (BAM-102), 1864 docketing on reverse, Extremely Fine, a lovely usage from Oakland to San Francisco, J.W. Hoag was a resident of Oakland and endorsed the company this cover was sent to.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:41:56 EST
Sold For 260

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:351
Symbol: Bowers Express (Forwarded By). Oval handstamp (BOW-100) on cover to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, entered the mails with red "Sacramento City, Cal., Mar 29" cds and matching "40" rate handstamp, reverse with 1851 pencil docketing; skillfully repaired cover tears at left, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:43:25 EST
Sold For 850

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:352
Symbol:Cat No:26

Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Company, St. Joseph, Mo., Oct 16. Oval date stamp on cover to Denver City, Kansas Territory "via Leavenworth and PP express", franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by circle of wedges handstamp with matching "Little Falls, N.Y., Oct 8, 1860" origin cds, with original enclosure; cover reduced at right with small repaired edge nick, F.-V.F.
Scott Nos. 26; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



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


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:45:01 EST
Sold For 1600

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:353
Symbol: Cherokee Express, Paid. Blue oval frank handstamp (CHE-100) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Oroville; pressed out horizontal fold through handstamp and indicia, Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:45:17 EST
Sold For 180

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:354
Symbol: Eureka Express Co., Paid. Printed company frank on 1873, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, canceled by blue oval "Wells, Fargo & Co., Nevada, Cal., Jul 8" handstamp, 1878 docketing at left; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:45:36 EST
Sold For 100

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:355
Symbol: Everts, Davis & Co's Express, Rabbit Creek. Blue circular handstamp (EVD-105b) on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to fraternal lodge in Yuba City, matching "Paid" in oval handstamp, with original 1856 enclosure, Very Fine, a very rare usage from Rabbit Creek.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:46:30 EST
Sold For 650

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:356
Symbol: Everts, Wilson & Co.'s Express, Marysville. Blue circular handstamp (EVW-100) canceling on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Port Wine, Sierra County (nearby to La Porte), ornate frame company frank (EVW-001) at upper left; missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:46:53 EST
Sold For 350

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:357
Symbol: Freeman & Co.'s Express, San Francisco. Red oval handstamp (FRE-103) on 1856 folded letter sheet to San Francisco, reverse with matching two-line "Reply By, Freeman & Co's Express" handstamp (FRE-400) on reverse, docketing with San Jose being the origin; some light small tone spots, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:48:00 EST
Sold For 425

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:358
Symbol: Greenhood & Newbauer Express, Weaverville, Cal. Oval handstamp on two 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entires to San Francisco from the Fretz & Ralston correspondence; one with the "Newbaner" spelling error company printed frank and other with the corrected "Newbauer" spelling frank; later with light edge wear at top, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:49:47 EST
Sold For 450

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:359
Symbol: Greenhood & Newbauer, Weaverville, Oct 4. Clear circular date stamp (GRH-101) in black canceling on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, printed (corrected) company frank; slight stain at left, still Very Fine, this handstamp is far more common in blue.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:51:04 EST
Sold For 200

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:360
Symbol: Holladay O. M. & E. Co., Virginia City, Mon., Jan 3, 1867. Cds (HYY-100) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Denver City, Col. Ter., black Holladay Overland Mail company frank at top left; small tear at top and small part on backflap missing, otherwise Very Fine, used after the "Grand Consolidation" with Wells Fargo, only a few of these Virginia City usages are known.
Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 2,700.00
Sold...US$ 2,700.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:54:08 EST
Sold For 2700

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:361
Symbol: Holland & Wheeler's Express, Paid. Red ribbon frank (HOW-001) on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, canceled by blue oval "La Porte Express Co. La Porte, Aug 15" date stamp (LAP-100) and blue oval "Wells, Fargo & Co., Marysville, Aug 20" cds; repaired cover tear through printed frank and small part of backflap missing, Fine, a very rare triple express usage.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:54:42 EST
Sold For 675

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:362
Symbol:Cat No:26

Jones & Russell's Pikes Peak Express Co., Denver City, Sep 22, 1859. Cds (JOR-100) on cover to Florissant, Mo., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by "Leavenworth City, K.T., Oct 1, 1859" cds; cover with small cover tears at upper right and missing backflap, F.-V.F., a very scarce usage, with 1979 P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 26; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:55:57 EST
Sold For 475

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:363
Symbol: Kennedy & Co.'s Half Moon Bay & Pescadero Express, Paid. Blue printed frank (KEN-003) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire addressed to San Francisco; some light soiling and light crease affecting bottom of indicia, Fine, very rare with only a couple used examples recorded with this being unrecorded.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:56:40 EST
Sold For 280

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:364
Symbol: Lamping & Co.'s Express, Downieville. Black oval handstamp (LAM-100b) canceling on 1864 3¢ pink entire with Lamping printed franks at left, Antonio Daneri correspondence to San Francisco with "Wells Fargo & Co., Marysville" blue double oval date stamp from when exchanged; large repaired nick at top and missing backflap, Fine, still a scarce combination usage.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:57:53 EST
Sold For 200

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:365
Symbol: Pacific Express Co., Paid. Horse & rider printed frank in blue (PAC-005) on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Nevada, with red "Pacific Express Co., Iowa Hill, Sep 11" oval date stamp struck over with black "Pacific Express Co., Auburn, Sep 12" oval date stamp, Very Fine, around ten examples of the Pacific Express blue franked envelopes are recorded, this usage originating at Iowa Hill is likely unique, ex-Knapp.
Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:58:18 EST
Sold For 400

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:366
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

Pacific Express, Knights Ferry. Bold blue oval handstamp (PAC-107c) on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Stockton, printed horse & rider frank at upper left; slight oil staining mostly from ink in handstamp strike, otherwise Very Fine, only a few examples recorded of this handstamp from Knights Ferry.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:59:08 EST
Sold For 270

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:367
Symbol: Pacific Express Co., San Francisco, Paid. Bold blue oval handstamp frank (PAC-108) on uncancelled 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Sacramento, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:59:33 EST
Sold For 120

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:368
Symbol: Rhodes & Lusk's Express, Yreka. Oval handstamp with central "Express" ribbon (RHO-700) in black on cover to San Francisco from the Tandler correspondence, F.-V.F., a rare and seldom offered express mark.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 16:59:56 EST
Sold For 190
image Sale No: 110
Lot No:369
Symbol: Tracy & Co. Express, Portland. Neat blue oval handstamp (TRA-101j) on fresh 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Eugene City, Ogn., printed ribbon frank at upper left and merchant corner card at lower left, Extremely Fine, a choice Tracy & Co. usage from Portland.
Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 17:00:59 EST
Sold For 500
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