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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 106

United States
California Postal History

Sale No: 106
Lot No:1
Symbol: Maxwell's Creek, Cal. "May 28" (Mariposa). Blue cds with manuscript. dating and matching blue "Paid" handstamp with manuscript. "26" cent rating on buff cover to France, intended to go by British Mail, but sent by French Treaty Mail, red "San Francisco, Cal. '15 Paid' Apr 5, 1858" integral-rate cds, red "New York 'Paid 12' Apr 28" credit exchange cds, French "Etats Serv. Br. A.C., J 10 Mai 58" entry cds, Nemours (5.12) arrival backstamp; corner nick top right, F.-V.F. and rare transatlantic use from Maxwell's Creek.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:01:43 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 106
Lot No:2
Symbol: Nevada City, Cal. Apr 17, 1857 (Nevada). Sharp cds with matching "PAID" with ms. "29" rating on buff cover to Belfast, Ireland, New York red "3" credit handstamp, red London "Paid" (5.3) tombstone transit, reverse with blue Dublin (6.1) transit and Belfast (6.2) arrival cds, Very Fine and scarce Nevada City transatlantic use to Ireland.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:02:02 EST
Sold For 90

Sale No: 106
Lot No:3
Symbol:Cat No:78a

Olema, Cal. Small double circle postmark (Williams MRN-1710) tying 10¢ green (68) and 24¢ gray lilac (78a), each manuscript canceled, red "N.York, Paid, Am. Pkt, Oct 10" exchange cds with red "12" cent credit handstamp, reverse with blue Verviers-Coeln (10.22) transit, Basel, Locarno (10.25) and Bignasco (10.25) backstamps, 10¢ some scuffing from attempted ms. removal, Fine and scarce California transatlantic use at the 33¢ British Mail rate to Switzerland, with 2006 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:02:14 EST
Sold For 90

Sale No: 106
Lot No:4
Symbol:Cat No:35

Pea Vine, Cal. Oct 6 (Butte). Three strikes of cds on red and blue Liberty on Globe patriotic cover to Millerstown Pa. bearing manuscript canceled 10¢ green (35), s.e. at right; right edge restored, Very Fine appearance a scarce California patriotic use from Pea Vine, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:02:49 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 106
Lot No:5
Symbol:Cat No:11

"Plum Valley, Cal. October 21/56" (Sierra). Manuscript postmark (SIE-1200) on 1856 buff cover to Downieville Cal. bearing manuscript canceled 3¢ dull red (11), margins to slightly in, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:03:26 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 106
Lot No:6
Symbol:Cat No:11

"Redwood City, Cal. Apl 19" (San Mateo). Manuscript postmark on yellow cover bearing manuscript canceled 3¢ dull red (11), margins to in, to Sonora Cal.; reduced slightly at left, slight cover toning at right, Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:03:52 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 106
Lot No:7
Symbol: San Francisco, "July 2". Straightline postmark with magenta date and matching "40" cent rating on buff cover to Providence R.I.; some slightly wrinkling, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:04:32 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 106
Lot No:8
Symbol:Cat No:11A

San Francisco, Cal. 1 Oct (San Francisco). Neat cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to slightly in, on an immaculate buff cover to Strawberry Valley Cal., Very Fine and lovely gem California use.
Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 70.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 106
Lot No:9
Symbol:Cat No:63

San Francisco, Cal. Oct 30, 1861. Two strikes of cds tie well centered 1¢ blue (63) strip of three on "The Union-The Constitution and the Enforcement of the Laws." eagle and shield patriotic cover to Long Bar Cal., original enclosed letter; couple top edge nicks and left edge nibble, right 1¢ with repaired corner perf, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:05:37 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 106
Lot No:10
Symbol: San Francisco, Cal. Sep 9, 1865 (San Francisco). Sharp cds with matching "PURSER" and "DUE 10" straightlines on yellow cover inbound cover to San Francisco, pencil "122" box notation; cover restored at upper right, Extremely Fine appearance.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:06:04 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 106
Lot No:11
Symbol:Cat No:26

"San Juan, Cal. Aug 30" (Monterey). Manuscript postmark (Williams MOT-3080) with matching neat ms. cancel on 3¢ dull red (26), on gray folded cover to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine and scarce use.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:06:39 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 106
Lot No:12
Symbol:Cat No:11

"San Leandro, Cal. March 7/57" (Alameda). Manuscript postmark at left and matching ms. "X" cancels 3¢ dull red (11), intense color, large margins to in at top, on orange buff cover to Santa Clara Cal., original enclosure accompanies; 3¢ small corner flaws at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:07:00 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 106
Lot No:13
Symbol:Cat No:26

"San Pablo, Cal. Dec 10/60" (Contra Costa). Manuscript postmark and "X" cancel ties 3¢ dull red (26), s.e. at right, on buff cover to Sonora Cal.; light stains, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 120.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 106
Lot No:14
Symbol:Cat No:26

Searsville, Cal. Sep 1 (San Mateo). Sharp cds ties 3¢ dull red (26), bottom row single, on light buff cover to San Jose Cal., photocopy of partial original letter accompanies with "Mountain Home Ranch" dateline, Very Fine and choice early cds us.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:07:36 EST
Sold For 210

Sale No: 106
Lot No:15
Symbol: Sonora, California, Nov, 25 1851 (Tuolumne). Blue two-line postmark (Williams TUO-1340) with blue manuscript "10" rating on 1851 blue folded letter to Baltimore Md., letter with interesting contents that mentions water shortage to wash gold dust due to drought, Democratic Presidential convention and Sam Houston; small edge tear, Very Fine, the second earliest recorded example.
Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:08:25 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 106
Lot No:16
Symbol:Cat No:10

Sonora, California, Dec. 13, 1851 (Tuolumne). Blue two-line postmark (Williams TUO-1340) on blue folded letter to Philadelphia Pa. bearing 3¢ orange brown (10) pair, small faults, canceled by matching blue "Paid" handstamps, letter with interesting contents, Very Fine, ex-Jessup, Polland, Haas, Newton.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

A BEAUTIFUL SONORA TWO-LINE POSTMARK USE WITH THE 3¢ ORANGE BROWN 1851 ISSUE. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:08:49 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 106
Lot No:17
Symbol: Sonora, California, Dec 25, 1851 (Tuolumne). Blue two-line Christmas Day postmark (Williams TUO-1340) with matching blue "Paid" handstamp and blue manuscript "6" rating on orange buff cover to Whitney N.Y.; some wear and lower right corner stain, a Very Fine strike, ex-Polland.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:09:08 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 106
Lot No:18
Symbol: Sonora, California, Jan 12, 1852 (Tuolumne). Blue two-line postmark (Williams TUO-1340) with matching blue manuscript "10" rating on orange buff cover to Annisquam, Mass., fresh and Very Fine use.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 210.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 106
Lot No:19
Symbol:Cat No:10A

Sonora, California, Feb, 11. 1852 (Tuolumne). Blue two-line postmark (Williams TUO-1340) tying 3¢ orange brown (10A) pair, small defects, on dark buff cover to Baltimore, Maryland; cover with minor gum staining, Very Fine, Pictured in Letters of Gold.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS POSTMARK TYING THE STAMPS ON COVER. US$750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:09:43 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 106
Lot No:20
Symbol: Sonora, California., Apr 13, 1852 (Tuolumne). Blue two-line postmark (Williams TUO-1340) and matching blue "10" in Circle rating handstamp on buff cover to Cincinnati, Ohio, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 290.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 106
Lot No:21
Symbol: Sonora, California, Apr 20, 1852 (Tuolumne). Blue two-line postmark (Williams TUO-1340) and matching bold "5" rating handstamp on buff cover to San Francisco Cal.; light stain at left, F.-V.F., ex-Polland.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:10:28 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 106
Lot No:22
Symbol: Sonora, California, Apr 27, 1852 (Tuolumne). Blue two-line postmark (Williams TUO-1340) and matching blue partial "Paid" and bold "10" in Circle rating handstamps on folded letter to Clarksville Tenn. datelined "Sonora April 25th 1852" from a miner writing home to his love interest who wishes him to return home, some good mining content "…I am still turning up the earth in search of the yellow ore and still to some profit…My partner and myself have insisted some friends in the purchase of claims on the Tuolumne River which I think will yield a good return and which cannot be worked before the 1st of August on account of the water…"; some edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

A CHOICE MINER'S LETTER WITH THE SONORA TWO-LINE POSTMARK. US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:10:47 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 106
Lot No:23
Symbol: Sonora, California, May 2, 1852 (Tuolumne). Blue two-line postmark (Williams TUO-1340) with matching blue "10" in Circle rating handstamp on blue folded letter to Keeseville N.Y.; letter bleed through and couple tiny edge tears, Fine, ex-Knapp, Polland, Newton.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 210.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 106
Lot No:24
Symbol: Sonora, Cal. (Tuolumne). Black straightline postmark (Williams TUO-1360) with manuscript date "17 May '52" and matching "Paid 6" rating on buff cover to Sterling, Massachusetts; edge tear at left and wear, cover somewhat worn & with sealed tear at left, F.-V.F., a very rare Sonora straightline use.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:11:24 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 106
Lot No:25
Symbol:Cat No:11

Sonora, Cal. Aug 6 (Tuolumne). Cds (Williams TUO-1380) with matching grid cancel ties 3¢ dull red (11) bottom sheet margin single on orange buff cover to San Jose, Santa Clara Cal., manuscript "missent" at left and matching "Santa Clara Cal Aug 10" forwarding postmark; 3¢ creased in margins, a Very Fine use.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00

Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:11:57 EST
Sold For 120

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