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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 101

United States
1846-1848 Mexican-American War
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:792
Symbol:
(Mexican War Trail Letter) Fort Leavenworth Mo. Sep 16. Cds with manuscript day and matching "5" cent rating on 1846 folded letter from Private O.P. Bampass, Company "I" 4th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers at Fort Leavenworth shortly after Gen. Kearney occupied Sante Fe and speaks of getting "…72 cts for every twenty miles coming up to be paid the first payment at Bents Fort…"; some fold separations and minor staining, Fine and interesting early Mexican War trail letter.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

This letter refers to Bents Fort during Pre-Colorado Territory, which was a celebrated fur trading post built in 1848 by four Bents Brothers. Kit Carson was employed there as a hunter from 1831 to 1842 when he left to join the Fremont Expedition. The post was a real Fort with walls 15 feet high and 4 feet thick.
US$500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 375.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:793
Symbol:
(Mexican War Trail Letter - Doniphan's Expedition) Fort Leavenworth Mo. Apr 2. Cds and manuscript "5" rating on 1847 folded letter from Captain John T. Hughes, Company "C", 1st Regiment Missouri Mounted Vols. to the Editor of the Tribune, Liberty Clay City, Mo., cover with Autograph Note by John T. Hughes, who writes: "John Browning, of the Howard company (i.e., Howard County, MO; Hughes's regiment was the 1st Missouri Mounted Volunteers) was taken ill while upon the Navajo Expedition, was brought into Socorra upon the Del…was finally removed to Albuquerque for medical aid & there died some time in December (1846). Today (Tuesday 26th) Jordan Hackley of the Howard Company, a young & interesting man, died of Typhoid Fever…His corpse will be interned tomorrow. I have reported the names of all the men who have died in the regiment because friends & relatives are anxious to hear every particular respecting the deceased.", Very Fine, ex-Risvold.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

Doniphan's men traveled from Ft. Leavenworth down the Santa Fe Trail to invade Mexican territory during the Mexican-American War. Captain John T. Hughes wrote the historic Book "Doniphan's Expedition; Containing an Account of the Conquest of New Mexico" published in 1848 that contains Doniphan and Price portraits at front and with fold-out map.
US$750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000



Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 20:25:30 EST
Sold For 850

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:794
Symbol:
(Mexican War Trail Letter) "Cold Spring, Texas Territory, August 27, 1847". Dateline on folded letter from Private Huling Major of Company "E", 1st Regiment Infantry Illinois Vols. to Belleville Ill., endorsed "From the Army" bottom left, carried by military express to the Missouri River where it was placed on board a steamboat bound for St. Louis, entered the mails in St. Louis with red "STEAM 10" straightline for 10¢ postage due, letter reads, "The opportunity I am embracing myself of is that of Four Companies of Mo. Volunteer Cavalry being the last of Col. Price's Regiment the Colonel himself accompanying it looking jovial and hearty in fact his whole appearance calculated well to influence strangers in his favor and bearing indications of a noble and generous spirit and one that would be kind considerate and indulgent to his men or those at all palaces under his command…we shall make an early start in the morning travel further and finally without doubt be the first company of the Illinois Regiment in Santa Fee…"; some light soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce Mexican War Trail Letter from Texas.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

An additional note added to the letter by J.F. Snyder reads, "Huling Majors returned from the war and married the "Adorable" daughter of Mr Aaron Prims. Then he went to California leaving his wife with her parents, and there seems to have disappeared perhaps died in some obscure mining camp. He was a fine house carpenter and good hearted clever fellow. We shall miss him."
. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500



Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00


Closed..Apr-21-2022, 20:25:57 EST
Sold For 700


1847-60 Issues
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1229
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:1P1c

1847, 5¢ red brown, large die proof on white laid paper. 33x39mm with cross-hatching, bright and fresh, Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 1P1c; $800. US$0 (Image)

Scott $800



Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 15:19:10 EST
Sold For 260

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1230
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:12TC5a//g

1856, 5¢ Jefferson, trial color plate proof on wove. Five different in pale brown, rose brown, dark olive bistre, dark olive green & deep orange, all with full margins and rich colors, Very Fine, each with P.F. certificate.
Scott Nos. 12TC5a//g; $1,500. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,500



Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 15:20:05 EST
Sold For 625

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1231
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:40P4-47P4

1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card. Deep rich colors throughout, generally Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 40P4-47P4; $425. US$0 (Image)

Scott $425



Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 15:20:40 EST
Sold For 220

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1232
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:40P4-47P4, LO1P4-LO2

1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card. Including the Franklin & eagle carrier proofs, clear to large margins, deep rich colors throughout, a Very Fine set.
Scott Nos. 40P4-47P4, LO1P4-LO2P4; $485. US$0 (Image)

Scott $485



Opening US$ 210.00


Closed..Apr-23-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1233
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:40P4-47P4

1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card. Of all eight values, clear to large margins, rich colors and remarkably fresh, a Very Fine set.
Scott Nos. 40P4-47P4; $595. US$0 (Image)

Scott $595



Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 15:21:38 EST
Sold For 180

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1234
Symbol:P&nbs
Cat No:40P4-47P4

1857-60 (1875 Reprints), 1¢-90¢ complete, plate proofs on card. All with full well matched margins, rich radiant colors, a Very Fine set.
Scott Nos. 40P4-47P4; $425. US$0 (Image)

Scott $425



Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 15:22:01 EST
Sold For 190


1851 1¢ & 3¢ Plating Studies
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1370
Symbol:Cat No:7

1851, 1¢ blue, type II, covers. Group of 8 mostly plated covers comprising with five single frankings and three triple, note single (26R2) on Dec. 6th 1855 New York circular-rate cover that is the 2nd day of use, strip of three (2-3-4R2) on 1857 Washington D.C. cover; three singles on Buffalo N.Y. cover with "The Home" illustrated advertising on reverse; and three singles (97L2, 98L2, 76L2) on New York cds cover; some flaws, F.-V.F. group.
Scott Nos. 7; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:32:38 EST
Sold For 625


1851 1¢ & 3¢ Plating Studies
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1371
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:7, 8, 8A

1851, 1¢ blue, types II, III, IIIa, plate 4 group. Used group of 12 singles, 1 pair and 1 strip of three comprising six #7 type II singles (two ms. cancels), two #8 type III singles (one ms. cancel), four #8A type IIIa singles, #8-8A type III-IIIa pair (69-70R4); #7 type II strip of three (8-9-10L4) with fancy intertwined Star of David cancels; some faults, Fine and rare group, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 7, 8, 8A; $19,300 as handstamp cancels; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)

Scott $19,300 as handstamp cancels
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Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:33:42 EST
Sold For 3750

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1372
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:7 var. (65)

1851, 1¢ blue, type II, plate 2 group. Used group of 65 singles and 5 pairs, some better positions like 1L corner margin single, 100L with sheet margin, 12L crack pen cancel, 13L crack, 89R2 (6) major double transfer, 48R2 (3) double transfer, 58R2 double transfer, 49L2 (2) double transfer, few interesting cancels like St. Louis "1ct" framed handstamp; some faults, F.-V.F. group.
Scott Nos. 7; $11,135; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $11,135
Est. $1,000-1,500



Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:34:38 EST
Sold For 1800

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1373
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:9, 9 var.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, plate 1L group. Mostly used group of plated 54 singles and 3 pairs including many better positions like 99R1L corner margin single, 52L1L and 79L1L with double recuts at top and bottom (the only two positions on plate), one additional 52L1L o.g. faulty and cleaned (PFC), 7R1L (3), two 91L1L (2) and 81L1L triple transfer one inverted, 60L1L, 70L1L surface cracks, 67L1L double transfer, 59-69L1L pair and 85-86L1L early printing pair, nearly all with handstamp cancels including red NYC carrier cds, "Way" and St. Louis "1ct", 47R1L unused n.g., several with good margins; some flaws, F.-V.F. group, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 9, 9 var.; $8,045; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $8,045
Est. $1,000-1,500



Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:35:44 EST
Sold For 1700

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1374
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:9 var.

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, cracked plates. Used group of three singles and a pair showing a cracked plate, singles comprise 40L1L, 70L1L, 41R1L and vertical sheet margin pair 30-40L1L on piece; couple flaws, Fine group, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 9 var.; $695+. US$0 (Image)

Scott $695+



Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:36:23 EST
Sold For 230

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1375
Symbol:Cat No:10, 10A

1851, 3¢ orange brown, types I & II, plated cover collection. Better plated collection of 58 covers mostly with single frankings, three with pairs, some shades, note #10A pos. 1L5E corner margin single on Lowell Mass. cover, #10 pos. 1R1I single on New Orleans La. cover, #10A pos. 87LO on blue Cincinnati cds cover, #10 vertical pair 83-93R1I on San Francisco Cal. 6¢ west-coast rate cover to Belfast Me.; #10 pos. 16L1E on Grand Rapids Mich. cover; #10A pos. 95L1E four-margin single on Dedham Mass. cover; #10A pos. 93L1I on New York City Jul. 13th cover; etc., some mixed condition and flaws with many better, F.-V.F. collection, ex-Celler.
Scott Nos. 10, 10A; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000



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


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:37:29 EST
Sold For 4000

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1376
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:10, 10A

1851, 3¢ orange brown, types I, II, group. Group of 29 singles, mostly plated, better includes 76R1e with green Franklin O. cds, 74L1i triple transfer with blue cds, 2R1e with red Boston "Paid" small grid, 52R5e with Newburyport Mass. three-bar grid cancel, 91R5e left selvage single, 1L1e large corner margin single with pen cancel, 85L1i with strong double transfer, 62L1e with NYC square grid, 19R1e with red grid, 75R2e and 89L1i with small Boston "Paid" grid, 2R1i with top selvage, balance mostly plating quality, F.-V.F. group.
Scott Nos. 10, 10A; $4,350+; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $4,350+
Est. $750-1,000



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


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:38:23 EST
Sold For 1600

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1377
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:11A Reconstruction

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, plate 1L reconstruction. Complete plate reconstruction of both left and right panes of plate 1 late, various handstamped cancels save for a pen canceled strip of three, few pairs and strips, typical plating quality but overall good appearing, F.-V.F. plating.
Scott Nos. 11A; $3,000 as singles; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,000 as singles
Est. $1,000-1



Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:39:08 EST
Sold For 2000


1851 1¢ & 3¢ Plating Studies
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1378
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:11A Reconstruction

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, plate 2L reconstruction. Complete plate reconstruction of both left and right panes of plate 2 late, mostly handstamped cancels with only a few pen cancels, two pairs, typical plating quality but overall good appearing, nice color, F.-V.F. plating.
Scott Nos. 11A; $3,000 as singles; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,000 as singles
Est. $1,000-1



Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:39:47 EST
Sold For 2000


1851 1¢ & 3¢ Plating Studies
image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1379
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:11A Reconstruction

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, plate 3 reconstruction. Complete plate reconstruction of both left and right panes of plate 3, mostly handstamped cancels with only a few pen cancels, three pairs and four strips, typical plating quality but overall good appearing, F.-V.F. plating.
Scott Nos. 11A; $3,000 as singles; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,000 as singles
Est. $1,000-1



Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:40:26 EST
Sold For 1800

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1380
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:11A Reconstruction

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, plate 5L reconstruction. Complete plate reconstruction of both left and right panes of plate 5 late, good color with mostly claret and brownish carmines, handstamped and pen cancels, pair and strip of four, typical plating quality but overall good appearing, F.-V.F. plating.
Scott Nos. 11A; $3,000 as singles; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,000 as singles
Est. $1,000-1



Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:41:12 EST
Sold For 1900

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1381
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:11 Reconstructions

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, plate 4 reconstruction. Complete plate reconstruction of both left and right panes of plate 4, handstamped and pen cancels, two pairs and two strips, typical plating quality but overall good appearing, F.-V.F. plating.
Scott Nos. 11; $3,500 as h.s. cancel singles; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,500 as h.s. cancel singles
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Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:41:53 EST
Sold For 1800

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1382
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:11 Reconstruction

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, plate 6 reconstruction. Nearly complete plate reconstruction of both left and right panes of plate 6 missing only 8 positions (33L, 55L, 22R, 30R, 42R, 55R, 90R, 96R, 98R), mix of handstamped and pen cancels, typical plating quality but overall good appearing, F.-V.F. plating.
Scott Nos. 11; $3,360 as h.s. cancel singles; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,360 as h.s. cancel singles
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Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:42:49 EST
Sold For 2500

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1383
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:11 Reconstruction

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, plate 8 reconstruction. Nearly complete plate reconstruction of both left (100 of 100) and right (96 of 100) panes of plate 8, mostly handstamped cancels with some pen cancels, some typical plating quality but overall good appearing, F.-V.F. plating.
Scott Nos. 11; $3,430 as h.s. cancel singles; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Scott $3,430 as h.s. cancel singles
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Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:43:50 EST
Sold For 2600

image Sale No: 101
Lot No:1384
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:11 Reconstruction

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, plate 7 reconstruction. Partial plate reconstruction of both left (94 of 100) and right (78 of 100) panes of plate 7, mix of handstamped and pen cancels, some typical plating quality but overall good appearing, F.-V.F. plating.
Scott Nos. 11; $3,010 as h.s. cancel singles; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)

Scott $3,010 as h.s. cancel singles
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Opening US$ 2,300.00
Sold...US$ 2,300.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:44:28 EST
Sold For 2300
Sale No: 101
Lot No:1385
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:11/11A

1852, 3¢ dull red, plating and month accumulation. Stockbook with 1,095 used stamps with range of cancels, grids, towns, some pen cancels (about 10%), generally three margins, useful lot for the 3¢ 1852 specialist.
Scott Nos. 11/11A; approximately $16,500+; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500

Scott approximately $16,500+
Est. $1,



Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00


Closed..Apr-22-2022, 16:45:12 EST
Sold For 1000


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