Bent's Fort, Col., Apr 18. Bold double-circle datestamp duplexed with circle of wedges on 3¢ red, F. grill (94) on yellow cover to Middlefield, N.Y.; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and choice, ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY THREE RECORDED USAGES OF THE "BENT'S FORT COL." DOUBLE-CIRCLE TERRITORIAL POSTMARK.

Until 1873, Bent's Fort remained an important junction point for trails to Denver and Santa Fe. Then the approaching Santa Fe Railroad began to change travel patterns in the Arkansas Valley. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Black Hawk Point, Col. T., Feb 27. Full bold strike of custom cds on 3¢ pink (U34) entire cancelled by matching targets to New York City; some edge wear, Very Fine, a choice example of this scarce territorial postmark, ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

This postmark was used only in early 1864. The postmaster obtained these devices from private suppliers, rather than the Post Office Department in Washington. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Black Hawk Point, Col., Jan 9, '65. Clear double-circle datestamp duplexed with target cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to New York N.Y., Very Fine and choice, ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Boulder, C.T., Jun 27. Two strikes of forwarding cds on missent cover from Racine, Wis. to Big Thompson, C.T., franked with 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancels, matching origin cds at center, manuscript "missent" notation, with original 1865 enclosure; cover with vertical fold affecting stamp, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

"Breckinridge C.T., 16th May 1861". Manuscript postmark and matching cross-hatch cancels 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Pecatonica Iowa, original long letter datelined "French Gulch Utah Territory May 12, 1861" from Albert Pillsbury writing to a friend, transcript accompanies; cover reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

A SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THIS BRECKINRIDGE MANUSCRIPT POSTMARK, THE EARLIEST RECORDED WITH THE "BRECKINRIDGE" SPELLING.

Named for Vice President and presidential candidate John C. Breckinridge, the town later changed its spelling to Breckenridge after its namesake's support of the Confederacy in 1861. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Breckin Ridge, C.T., Jun 27. Dark blue corrected cds (Breckinbridge with offending letter "B" chiseled out) and matching target cancel tie 3¢ rose (65), corner crease, on Wm. P. Pollock, Notary Public and Conveyancer corner card cover to Georgetown Col.; minor cover edge restoration, Very Fine appearance, a rare early example of this corrected cds.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

This corrected date stamp enjoyed a long service. In later years, as it wore down, traces of the "B" began to re-appear. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

"Canon City, C.T., Aug 30th". Manuscript postmark with matching squiggle cancels 3¢ dull red (26) on yellow 1861 cover to Barnard Vt.; repaired lower left corner, Very Fine appearance, The earliest recorded postmark from Canon City, the Jarrett listing example., ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

At the entrance to the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas, Canon City became a transportation and supply center for the surrounding territory. It was the only post office in that part of Utah Territory which became part of Colorado. This office was established in Kansas Territory December 13, 1860 and transferred to Colorado Territory in 1861. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

"Canon City Col Ter, Sept 18/63". Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 3" on orange cover to Lieut. J.W. Stanton of 3rd Regiment of Colorado Volunteers, Camp Herron, Pilot Knob Mo.; corner flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

This office was established in Kansas Territory December 13, 1860 and transferred to Colorado Territory in 1861. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Carson's Stage and Express Line. Black and red illustrated Four-Horse Stagecoach corner card design on cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Leadville Colo. Feb 18, 1884" duplex to San Francisco Cal.; cover with some edge toning and reduced at right into stamp, Fine and attractive, an extremely rare corner card cover from Carson's Stage and Express Line.
Estimate; $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800

Colorado City C.T. Jan 7. Brownish red cds with matching strikes of target cancels tie five 3¢ rose (65) singles on yellow cover to Saint-Amand-Montrond, France at the 15¢ treaty rate, red "New York 'Paid 12' Jan 24" credit exchange cds, red Calais (2.4) entry cds and matching large "P.D." framed handstamp, reverse with transits including Paris (2.5) and Saint-Amand-Montrond (2.6) arrival cds, Very Fine, ex-Noel, Walske.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

A RARE COLORADO TERRITORY TRANSATLANTIC USE TO FRANCE. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

"Colorado City C.T., Sept 17/64". Manuscript postmark and matching ms. smudge ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Delaware Wis., manuscript "Delaware Wisconsin, via San Francisco, California and New York" routing endorsement at top; edge wear and reduced at right, non-contemporary notation at left, Fine and scarce territorial manuscript postmark, ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

The lure of "Pikes Peak or Bust" brought early gold seekers to the foot of that mountain. Although there was no gold there, Colorado City was an access point, over Ute Pass, to the goldfields in South Park and beyond. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

The Colorado Stage & Express Co., Canon City, Col. Bluish green allover illustrated Six-Horse Stagecoach shaded ad cover bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by four-ring target cancel duplexed with "Rosita, Colo., Nov 14, 1880" octagon datestamp to North Chili N.Y.; cover opening tears at upper right, otherwise Very Fine and rare illustrated stage coach ad cover.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

By 1880, the Colorado Stage & Express Company was running a double line of six horse Concorde coaches between Canon City, Silver Cliff and Rosita. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Crested Butte and Aspen Stage Co. Six-Horse Stagecoach illustrated corner card on cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Crested Butte, Co., Apr 29 1886" duplex with four-ring target cancel to Rosetta Ills.; stamp flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

A REMARKABLE AND RARE ILLUSTRATED STAGE COMPANY COVER. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Denver City, Col., Advertised, Aug 28 '65. Cds with matching "Due 2" in circle handstamp, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), s.e. at right, tied by "Atchison, Kas Aug 8 '65" duplex to Denver City Col. T.; cover very slightly reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Persson.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

"Empire City - C.T., Sept 29". Manuscript postmark on orange cover to Kellogsville Oh. bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by cork; slight reduction at left, Very Fine, this manuscript postmark is unlisted by Jarrett.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE EMPIRE CITY, COLORADO TERRITORY MANUSCRIPT CANCEL.

The name, Empire City was named after New York, the "Empire State", from which many of its residence emigrated. The Empire City post office was established on June 28th, 1861. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Empire City, C.T., Oct 13. Bold cds with matching Fancy Shield handstamp cancels 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to Irishripple Pa.; cover wear and small edge tears, small corner repair at bottom right, Very Fine appearance, a wonderful strike of the Empire City fancy shield handstamp, ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

"Gold Dirt C.T., July 4, 1866". Manuscript postmark and "X" ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Norrisville Vt., manuscript "Missent & For'd" with blue "Morrisville, Vt. Jul 18" cds; cover reduced at right into stamp, Fine and scarce, ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Only manuscript postmarks are known from this important but short-lived stamping mill town. Gold Dirt was located in Gilpin County south and west of Rollinsville. In its early days, Gold Dirt produced two million dollars worth of gold. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Golden City, C.T., Oct 2. Two strikes of cds with one tying 3¢ rose (65) on red Eagle & Shield "The Union Forever" patriotic cover to Woodsboro Md.; cover with slight staining at upper right and slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F. and scarce Colorado Territory patriotic use, ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

"Golden Gate, C.T., July 10". Manuscript postmark and matching pen strokes cancel 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Woodsboro, Md.; light cover toning, F.-V.F. and scarce use from Golden Gate, ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

"Haynes Ranch C.T., May 10th, 1862". Manuscript postmark and matching "X" cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Medina Oh.; couple corner faults, one affecting stamp, otherwise Very Fine and rare, ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

THE ONLY RECORDED USE FROM HAYNES RANCH, COLORADO TERRITORY.

The location of Haynes Ranch is uncertain. It had been reported that due to unsatisfactory performance the office closed and it's duties assumed by the post office at Booneville. Thus that it appears it was located on the north side of the Arkansas River, likely not far east from Booneville. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Julesburg, Colo. Aug 3. Clear misspelled cds and matching target ties 3¢ ultramarine (114), s.e. at left, on 1870 orange cover to New York N.Y., pencil "Fort Sedgwick, C.T., Aug 3rd, 1870" docketing at top, Very Fine., Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

A RARE JULESBURGH, COLORADO TERRITORY USE FROM FORT SEDGEWICK.

The Julesburgh post office operated simultaneously with Fort Sedgwick from August 1866 to August 31, 1868, when it was again closed. It reopened April 8, 1869 and was closed yet again November 27, 1871. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Latham, Col., May 24, 1870. Double-circle datestamp duplexed with circular killer ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on brown "Denver Pacific R'y Co., Superintendent's Office, Evans, Colorado" oval corner card cover to Denver Col.; cover missing backflap and slightly reduced at left and top, otherwise Very Fine, the latest recorded example of this short lived postmark, known used between January and May of 1870., ex-Bauer.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

This cancel is eight days after the official move of the post office to Evans, a short distance to the west and located on the Denver Pacific Railway. At Latham, roads led northward to Wyoming, west to Boulder and south to Denver. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Mountain City Col., Feb 22. Clear strike of duplex with segmented cork cancel tying 3¢ rose (65) on light buff cover to Philadelphia Pa., 1867 docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Nevada C.T, Mat 29. Perfect sharp strike of blue cds and matching six-ring target cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Providence R.I., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

(Connecticut) Windsor Ct. "June 29". Clear strike of small straightline and manuscript dating with matching ms. "37½" rating on 1840 folded letter to Hamilton N.Y., Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200