(San Joaquin) Bethany, Cal., Match 23rd, 1881. Neat manuscript postmark (SAJ-350) on cover to Stockton, franked with manuscript canceled 1¢ Banknote strip of three; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

(San Joaquin) Bouldin Island, Cal., Nov 21, 1878. Red cds and target duplex (SAJ-470) canceling on 1874, 3¢ green entire to Stockton, Very Fine, the earliest recorded example and known used for a little over seven months.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

(San Joaquin) Clements, Cal., W.R. Cristy P.M., Jun 18, 1886. T&P cds (SAJ-590) on cover to Stockton, franked with 1883, 2¢ red brown tied by square grid, receiving backstamp; reduced t left, Very Fine, the earliest known example of this short-lived postmark.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

(San Joaquin) Collegeville, Cal., July 2. Manuscript postmark (SAJ-710) on S.F. newspaper corner card cover to Alabama, with manuscript canceled 1867, 3¢ red, F. grill tied by postmark, 1870 docketing on reverse; cover with small repairs, F.-V.F. and attractive, the earliest known cover from Collegeville.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

(San Joaquin) Ellis, Cal., Sep 1. Two strikes of blue cds (Williams unlisted) canceling on 1¢ Liberty postal card to Galt, 1878 dateline, Very Fine, a unique an extremely short-lived handstamp postmark, as the latest manuscript is Aug 10, 1878 and the post office closed December 6th of that year.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(San Joaquin) Liberty, Cal., Apr 12th, 61. Manuscript postmark (SAJ-1250, R5) on embossed ladies' cover to Sacramento, franked with manuscript canceled 1857 3¢ dull red, Very Fine, a rare short-lived postmark.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $150 - 200.

Liberty was an important stage route between Stockton and Sacramento. The end of the town came as a result of the Central Pacific Railroad establishing Galt as a stop. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(San Joaquin) Mac Dermott's Bridge, Cal., Mar 31. Oval date stamp with manuscript day (SAJ-1790, R6) canceling on 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Howells Depot, N.Y.; light wear, Very Fine, an extremely rare postmark from this short-lived post office, with only three examples recorded.
Estimate; $250 - 350.

Mc Dermott's Bridge was named for the first postmaster William F. McDermott who built a bridge across the Calaveras River about halfway between Stockton and the mines. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

(San Joaquin) San Joaquin Valley, Cal., Jan 26, 1870. Blue small type cds (SAJ-2230) tying 1867, 3¢ rose, F. grill (s.e. & corner crease) on cover to Gold Run, Very Fine, a short-lived postmark, known used from December 21, 1869 to January 26, 1870.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(San Joaquin) Staples Ranch, Sep 27. Manuscript postmark (SAJ-2250, R5) with "5" rate on 1852 cover to Sacramento City, with original enclosure from David J. Staples regarding the mysterious disappearance and search for a women; small edge nick at right, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

David J. Staples established Staples Ranch and was the first postmaster. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(San Joaquin) Stockton. Cal., Mar 28. Intensely bold cds (Williams unlisted) without integral rate and manuscript "40" rate marking on cover to Chaplin, Conn., undated but necessarily an 1850 use given the postmark type, an Extremely Fine and choice strike, the only recorded example of this Stockton postmark without integral rate.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

Stockton had three different handstamp postmarks in 1850. The example here, an integral "40" rate (SAJ-2300) and an integral "80" rate cds which is also unlisted and unique. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(San Joaquin) Vernalis, California, Apr 16, 1891. Clear cds (SAJ-3060) canceling on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Cloverdale, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this San Joaquin county postmark.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(San Luis Obispo) La Panza, Cal., Feb 23, 1897. Bold cds (Williams unlisted) with matching target tying 2¢ Bureau on cover to Cornwall, N.Y., Very Fine, a rare unlisted second type La Panza postmark, possibly unique.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

(San Luis Obispo) Old Creek, Cal., Jan 19. Cds (SLO-1540) on 1877 cover to Locarno, Switzerland, franked with 1¢ pair + 3¢ Banknotes canceled by light cancels; small stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine, quite scarce.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

(San Mateo) Half Moon Bay, Cal., Mar 4. Two bold strikes of blue cds (SAM-510) on fresh cover to San Francisco, franked with 3¢ Banknote tied by target handstamp, Extremely Fine and choice, a very attractive usage.
Estimate; $75 - 100. Est. $75-100 (Image)

Est. $75-100

(San Mateo) Menlo Park, Cal., October 8, 1872. Blue straight line postmark with manuscript date (SAM-800) canceling on 1870, 2¢ green entire to Ohio, Very Fine, the earliest recorded example of this very scarce first handstamp type postmark.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

(San Mateo) Menlo Park 8/9. Neat manuscript postmark (SAM-790) on ca. 1873 cover to San Francisco, franked with 3¢ Banknote tied by manuscript; a bit reduced at left, Very Fine, the only recorded manuscript postmark from Menlo Park.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(San Mateo) Millbrae, February 4th, 1876. Manuscript postmark (SAM-920) on manuscript canceled 1870, 3¢ green entire to Geyersville; reduced at left and a couple minor stains, Very Fine, believed to be the only known manuscript postmark from Millbrae (recorded as January with this postmark changed from January to February).
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(San Mateo) Woodside, Cal., July 19. Manuscript postmark (SAM-2420) on cover to North Lansing, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 10¢ green, type II; light corner stain and minor specking, still Very Fine.
Scott No. 32; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

(Santa Barbara) Santa Maria, May 30th. Manuscript postmark (Williams unlisted) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Wells, Fargo & Co. frank at top; slight reduction at right, Very Fine, one of only two recorded manuscript postmarks from Santa Maria.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

(Santa Barbara) Sta. Barbara, Cal., Feb 9, 1859. Bold rimless cds with manuscript date (SBA-1370, R5), tying 1857, 3¢ dull red (perfs trimmed at top and bottom) on embossed ladies cover to San Francisco; some faint cover toning, a Very Fine strike, ex-Polland.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(Santa Clara) Alma, May 3rd/79. Manuscript postmark (SCL-90) on cover to Imusdale, franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, the only recorded manuscript postmark from Alma.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

(Santa Clara) Alviso, Cal., March 17th, 1860. Neat manuscript postmark (SCL-160, R4) on fresh cover to Cortland Village, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1859, 10¢ green, type V, Very Fine and choice, one of the finest examples of this scarce postmark.
Scott No. 35; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

(Santa Clara) Gilroy, Cal., March 20th, 1855. Manuscript postmark (SCL-840, R5) with Paid 3 rating on cover to Reeds Mill in San Jose, with original enclosure; some light tone spots, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

(Santa Clara) Patchin, Cal., 2/26 1885. Manuscript postmark (SCL-2580, R4) on cover to Illinois, franked with manuscript canceled 2¢ Banknote; slightly rounded bottom right corner, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

(Santa Cruz) Coast, 8/1/89. Manuscript postmark (SCR-610) on cover to Santa Cruz, franked with manuscript canceled 2¢ Banknote (pre-use defect at right), Very Fine, a short-lived manuscript postmark known used from July 16 to August of 1889.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150