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LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
901 11A var. image(Plate Varieties) 3¢ Brownish Carmine, Type II, Plate Crack, position 94L5L, deep shade on fresh paper clearly showing the vertical plate crack, large margins to just in at right, tied by "New-York May 19" cds on orange buff cover to Stroudsburg, Pa., blue "Cunningham Frost & Throckmortons" cameo corner card; age tone spots, Fine. Scott No. 11A var.  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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902 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, four margins, bright color, tied by "Norwalk O." cds on small blue piece with additional "P.O. Department, Dead Letter Office, Dec 18" double-oval marking, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction
903 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, full margins to just in at bottom, tied by bold "Paid" in grid on 1854 folded cover from London, England to Boston, Mass., London (11.3.1854) original datestamp, London "19/Cents" debit h.s. to U.S. and black "Br. Packet Boston '24' Nov 17" exchange cds crossed out when remailed to Kennebunkport, Me. with 3¢ and red "Boston '3cts' 21 Nov" cds, reverse with manuscript "Forwarded by N. & C. N. Daner Co." forwarder's endorsement, Very Fine, A scarce usage of the 3¢ 1851 issue on cover originating in London and remailed by a Boston forwarder. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
904 11A, 7 image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, strip of three, large to enormous margins except cut into at top right, used with 1851, 1¢ blue, type II, large margins on three sides, just in at left, all tied by "Sacramento Cal./Feb 19 1857" c.d.s. on 10¢ green on buff entire (U16) to Springfield, Mass.; small cover tear at top between stamp and indicia, 1¢ sealed tear., Fine, a scarce transcontinental double rate usage. Scott No. 11A, 7  Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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905 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, two vertical pairs and two singles, tied by light strikes of "Charleston S.C. '3 Paid' Feb 9" cds on buff cover to Mexico City, Mexico, partial Vera Cruz transit cds, bold "4" reales due handstamp, small faults with back re-attached, Very Fine appearing, ex-Emerson. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $300 - 400. The 18¢ in postage apparently underpays double the 10¢ rate to Mexico. (Image1)
SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction
906 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, four margins, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 13" cds on orange buff cover to Montreal, Canada, dark blue slanted "10" cents debit to Canada, blue "U. States" in framed arced exchange h.s., large black "6" pence due handstamp, Very Fine and choice, prepayment was optional at this time, but partial payment was not recognized; 1988 P.F. Certificate. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction
907 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, horizontal pair, margins to slightly in, tied by "New-York May" arrival cds on orange buff cover to Charlton, N.Y., struck with San Francisco "Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails" red framed handstamp light file fold at center, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction
908 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, position 4R2L, margins to slightly in, light corner creases, tied by light blue "Ship, Jun 13" cds (slightly overstruck) on 1853 cover to Georgetown, D.C., manuscript "4" due rating, original enclosed letter with "U.S. Ship Vincennes, Lynnhaven Bay, June 11th 1853" dateline written by a seaman heading for the Far East and addressed to his wife, some soiling and opened at right, Fine and very unusual ship usage. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $300 - 400. The 3¢ stamp together with 4¢ due make a 7¢ ship rate. This 7¢ represents 5¢ for an unpaid letter and 2¢ ship fee. The 3¢ stamp was recognized, but the letter was considered as unpaid when the rate was applied. Lynnhaven is near Norfolk, Va. Includes 1976 article by Wierenga concerning this cover and a typed transcription of the letter. (Image1)
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909 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, Block of 4, margins ample to just shaving frameline at lower right, tied by straight line "Way" handstamps on deposition cover to New Orleans, La. with portion of Baltimore, Md. cameo corner card on backflap, 1853 docketing at center; cover flaws including reductions at sides and refolded at top, F.-V.F., a rare quadruple rate "Way" usage; with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
910 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, vertical strip of three, large margins to slightly in, top stamp creased, tied by "San Francisco Cal. 16 Aug." cds on orange buff cover to Boston, two strikes of wood cut "Due 5" h.s. as 5¢ due for 3¢ short payment of 12¢ double rate, forwarded from Boston with red "Boston 3cts 4 Jul" cds, red "Paid" h.s.; some wear and minor faults, Fine, an unusual short-paid forwarded usage. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction
911 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, huge right sheet margin single showing part imprint, touched at left, tied by bold strike of blue Concord & Montreal R.R. cds on buff cover to Westbrook, Me., docketing indicates East Concord, N.H. origin, Very Fine and attractive. Remele No. C25a. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction
912 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, margins to cut in, cancelled by manuscript strokes, on cover to London, England, "Waddington N.Y. Mar 25" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "24" rating, New York red "3" credit handstamp, red London (4.14) arrival cds, Very Fine, apparently the sender prepaid the letter with a 3¢ stamp and 21¢ in cash. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
913 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, margins to cutting, originally affixed and tied by blue "Madison Wis 10 Aug" cds on cover to Taunton, Mass., removed and affixed at left and tied by bold Taunton grid for forwarding to Boston, matching "Taunton Ms. Aug 16, 3cts" cds, Very Fine, an unusual forwarded use with a stamp used a second time. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction
914 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, large margins except cut at top, tied by bold grid cancel on blue 1852 folded letter from Galveston, Texas to Portland, Conn., matching "Steam" handstamp and red "New Orleans La. Sep 22" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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915 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, four margins, cancelled by manuscript and tied by red "Lawrenceburg Tn Jun [14]" cds with manuscript dating on 1855 folded letter to Francestown, N.H., forwarded with orange "Francistown N.H. Jun 25" cds and manuscript "Due 3/Forwarded" rating to Hancock, N.H., docketed as received Jun. 26, 1855, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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916 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, margins to cutting, tied by "Fall River Ms. Nov 15" cds on circa 1853 blue folded cover to Providence, R.I., matching "Steam" straightline h.s.; edgetear at bottom, Fine. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction
917 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, position 11R3, left sheet margin single, tied by cds on cover to Framingham Mass., forwarded to Boston with 3¢ dull red, position 77R3, cancelled by manuscript and greenish grid, matching "For'd" and greenish "Framingham Ms. 29 May" cds, cover opened and reduced to show red "11 O'Clock Delivery May 29" fancy framed Boston carrier backstamp; Very Fine, an interesting semi-official Boston carrier use. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction
918 11A image(Usages) 3¢ Dull Red, Type II, clear to large margins, tied by straight line "Way" handstamp on incoming folded letter sheet to New Orleans, La., red "New Orleans, La., Jun 12" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction
919 25 image1857, 3¢ Rose, Type I, full o.g., fresh color; with 1975 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 25  $2,500. (Image1)
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
920 25 image1857, 3¢ Brownish Carmine, Type I, neat blue town cancel, well centered amid typically tight margins, gorgeous rich vivid color, Extremely Fine, a beautiful used example with a complementary color cancellation; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90, SMQ $1,200 for the more common rose shade). Scott No. 25  $185. (Image1)
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
921 26 image1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, o.g., very lightly hinged, absolutely perfectly centered with perfs clear of design all around, wonderfully bright and fresh with barely hinged o.g.; a choice, Extremely Fine to Superb gem. Scott No. 26 $65. (Image1)
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction
922 26 var. image(Plate Varieties) 3¢ Dull Red, Type III, Double Transfer and Line Through "Postage" and "Three Cents", position 87R15, strong color and impression, tied by "Paid" in circle handstamp on fresh cover to Erving, Mass., red "Boston, Ms., Dec 22, 1858" cds; partial backflap and stamp with slight gum stains in left margin, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare on cover usage of this elusive double transfer variety; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 26 var.  $2,500 off cover. (Image1)
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
923 26A image1857, 3¢ Dull Red, Type IV, exceptionally well centered within wide margins, deep rich color, neat town cancellation, Extremely Fine and choice, examples of this stamp rarely come showing the break so clearly at both top and bottom. Scott No. 26A  $150. (Image1)
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction
924 10/11 3¢ 1851-1857 Color Study By Year, two volume collection with 64 covers but also includes some off-cover or on-piece items, detailed color shade identification arranged by year, includes some better including 1851 deep orange brown and very deep orange brown, 1851 bright orange brown with reddish tinge (R4, off-cover), two 1851 yellowish orange brown, two 1851 pale o.b., 1853 dull red (pale shade), 1853 yellowish dull red (R3), 1856 palest yellowish rose red (R4), 1856 medium-deep yellowish rose red (R4) and same 1856 yellowish rose red deep shade with more rose, some better covers here and there, F.-V.F., an interesting study of the myriad of shades. Scott No. 10/11  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
925 11/11A 3¢ 1851-1857 Forwarding and Auxiliary Balance, balance mounted on exhibit pages comprising 12 covers with a variety of different markings and usages, including a triple-forwarding from Lexington Va. via Charlottesville, circa 1853 turned usage from Woodstock Ct. to Hartford where advertised and forward h.s. applied with 4¢ due to Northampton, 1852 use with blue New York "Adv 1ct" h.s., couple "Missent" and one NYC "Held for Postage" straightline use, a couple 6¢ transcontinental forwarded covers, etc., some faults, F.-V.F. Scott No. 11/11A  Estimate $600 - 800.
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926 10/11 3¢ 1851-1857 Postal History Balance, collection balance mounted on exhibit pages comprising 16 covers and six cover fronts (including five New Orleans "Way" front uses), some interesting usages include #10A pair on cover front from San Francisco to Brunswick Me., #11A use of strips paying the 21¢ American packet rate to France (stamp faults), three usages with Bloods locals, multiple rates including triple, quadruple and quintuple; a Natchez packet use, etc., some mixed condition, F.-V.F. Scott No. 10/11  Estimate $750 - 1,000.
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction
927 11/11A image1851 3¢ Calendar Collection, complete set of 366 stamps with clear date postmarks mounted on exhibit pages, including Jan. 1, Feb 29, Jul. 4 and Dec. 25, includes a couple ob's, some faults and cut margins but clear strikes throughout, very unusual and difficult to assemble; also includes 12 extra dates on title page stamps catalog over $5,670. Scott No. 11/11A  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
928 10/11 image3¢ 1851-57 Color Study, selection of 61 stamps arranged by year on printed cards by Dr. Amonette, includes nine #10s with shades of pale-deep orange brown, copperish (SR 4), yellowish (SR4), two reddish (R3)and bright, an experimental orange brown, and a plum (SR4); all with handstamped cancels, some faults to be expected, F.-V.F., a very desirable study. Scott No. 10/11  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)
SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
929   3¢ 1851-1857 Issue, group of 17 #10s (with a pair) and over 100 #11s in singles and strips up to five, most of the #10s have been plated, few better cancels including green towns, few varieties like double and triple transfers; few flaws, Fine group (no photo). Estimate  $300 - 400.
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
930   image1851-56 New York City Integral Bar Circular Datestamps, group of five covers comprising #10A tied by four bar cds, #10 tied by 1851 single slug with bar misplaced (faults), #11 tied by 1856 single bar, #11 on 1851 cover with three bar cds, and #11 on 1852 cover with three bars (but one incomplete), F.-V.F. group. Estimate  $400 - 600. (Image1)
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
931   3¢ 1851-1857 Collection Balance, mounted collection balance including stamps and covers with some multiples, varieties and a few collateral items, better includes Canan Bank Note engraved by Toppan showing the Franklin and Washington vignettes, 41P3, pos. 83L5L shifted transfer on cover, pos. 92L1L with double transfer, pos. 91-96L2L strip of six showing the triple transfer in pos. 92, pos. 84L5L cracked plate used on cover, some pairs and a strip of six showing various line spacing, etc., F.-V.F. Estimate  $500 - 750.
SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction
932 10/11 image3¢ 1851 Color Cancels, group on pages comprising 10 covers, 5 stamps on piece and one single, each cancelled by color cancels including red, magenta purple, green, blue and a couple in typical black, better includes #11corner margin single tied on cover by red Suspension Bridge cds, #11 tied on cover by dark red Vassalborough Me. cds, #10A tied on cover by green Macon Ga. cds, #11 tied on piece by bright green "Fairfield N.Y."; some faults, F.-V.F. group. Scott No. 10/11 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

Literature

Literature
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
933   imageCalifornia Navigation and Improvement Co. Complimentary Ticket (Image1)
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction
934   image(Carte-De-Visite) Chief Jack (Image1)
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
935   image(Carte-De-Visite) General Custer (Image1)
SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction
936   image(Carte-De-Visite) Seth Kinman California Hunter (Image1)
SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction
937   imageDaniel Webster Gold Silver and Copper Mining Co. (Image1)
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
938   imageDavid F. Barry Photographer Business Card (Image1)
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

Worldwide

United States
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
939   imageElizabethtown, Cal. Name of Post Office Change Notice, December 17, 1855 Post Office Department notice from 1st Assistant Postmaster General Horatio King to John Denver regarding the change of the Elizabethtown post office to Quincy, accompanied by original cover with "Post Office Department, Official Business" handstamp; sealed cover tear in cover at bottom, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

Literature

Literature
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
940   image(Illustrated Letter Sheet) the Celebration in San Francisco in Commemoration of the Successful Laying of the Atlantic T (Image1)
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941   image(Illustrated Letter Sheet) Winter in the Mines (Image1)
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942   image(Stage Pass) California Oregon & Idaho Stage Company (Image1)
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
943   image(Stage Pass) Cannon Ball Stage Line Pass (Image1)
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944   image(Stage Pass) Houston City Transfer Pass (Image1)
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945   image(Stage Pass) Southwestern Stage Company (Image1)
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
946   image(Stage Pass) Texas & California Stage Co. (Image1)
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947   image(Stage Pass) Texas and California Stage Company (Image1)
SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

Worldwide

United States
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
948   imageAngel's Camp, Cal., Jul 9, 1909 (Calaveras), cds tying 2¢ Wash-Frank (s.e. at right and bottom) on cover to Vermont, reverse with red allover illustrated ad for stagecoach rides from Stockton to Milton & Milton to Angels Camp, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)
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949   Ben Lomond, Cal. Picture Post Cards (Santa Cruz), 85+ all different, with many rare and unusual views; vast majority vintage with 40 real photo cards including 1906 & 1940's Mill St., S.P. Depot, Beede's Museum, training quarters for fighter J. Jeffries, Castle on the River, etc., retail value over $1,900, F-VF condition overall (no photo). Estimate  $750 - 1,000.
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950 212 imageCoarse Gold Gulch, Cal., Apr 2, 1889 (Fresno), purple cds and target duplex (FRE-1060) tying 1¢ Banknote pair on corner card cover to Sacramento, Cal., Extremely Fine. Scott No. 212  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction
951   imageDutch F(Lat), Cal., Dec 18, 1861 (Placer), manuscript postmark (PLA-1370) on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, uprated with 1861, 3¢ pink tied by manuscript; cover edge wear and light tone spots, Fine, a rare and extremely early usage of the 3¢ pink in California (4 months after the first day of issue). Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction
952   imageForbestown, June 23 (Butte), manuscript postmark (BUT-1640, R5) on fresh lodge cover to Yuba City, with Paid 3 handstamp alongside, with original printed form enclosure, Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction
953 33 imageMarysville, Cal., Paid By Stamps, Sep 4 (Yuba), blue cds with matching fancy Poker Hand cancel tying 1857, 10¢ green, type III on cover to Potter Hill, N.Y., F.-V.F. Scott No. 33  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
954 65, 77 imageNevada City, Cal., Sep 21 (Nevada), origin cds on 1867 cover to Burgdorf, Switzerland, franked with 1861-66, 3¢ rose, two singles + 15¢ black (all with s.e.'s) tied by circle of wedges handstamps, red "New York, 12, Oct 10" exchange and red French transit cds's additionally tying stamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 65+77  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
955   imageRed Dog, Cal., June 1 (Nevada), manuscript postmark (NEV-1950) on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Mason Lodge in Yuba City, Extremely Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction
956   imageRed Dog, Cal., Feb 9 (Nevada), cds (NEV-1960) on fresh cover addressed to Nevada, franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose, 1864 docketing at left, Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
957   imageSacramento City, Cal., Nov 3 (Sacramento), cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red on 1859 cover to Alabama, with "Overland Mail, Via Los Angeles" illustrated locomotive design and "Hossack & Crawford, New Depot, Sacramento" imprint below, cover forwarded to Memphis, Tenn. with blue Wetumpka, Ala. forwarding cds; stamp scissor separated with clipped perfs, lightened address and docketing re-drawn in, handsome Very Fine appearance, A very rare usage of the 3¢ rate to Alabama on this stunning "Choo-Choo" cover. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction
958   imageSan Francisco, Cal., Apr 22, 1861 (San Francisco), cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red on cover with illustrated Franklin House corner card, to Forest Hill; cover a bit reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine; with 1987 B.P.A. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction
959   imageSan Francisco, June 20, straightline postmark with magenta date and matching manuscript "40" cent rating on buff 1849 cover to Philadelphia Pa., couple trivial light stains, Very Fine. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. A REMARKABLE COVER USED ON THE FIRST DAY OF USAGE OF THE FIRST SAN FRANCISCO HANDSTAMP. The San Francisco straight line postmark was used only on mail dispatched on the third, fourth, and fifth contract sailings from San Francisco to Panama in 1849. It was used on some mail dispatched on the first departure of the S.S. "Panama" on June 20 (including this folded letter), all mail dispatched on the second departure of the S.S. "Oregon" on July 2, and some mail dispatched on the second departure of the S.S. "California" on August 1. The straight line postmark was preceded by manuscript postmarks and succeeded by cds postmarks. (Image1)
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
960   imageSan Francisco, July 2, bold strike of straightline postmark with magenta date and matching manuscript "40" cent rating on buff 1849 cover to Wethersfield, Conn.; small part of backflap missing, some edges restoration, Very Fine; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. This was carried on the second of three sailings of this postmark on the S.S. "Oregon" that departed on July 2. (Image1)
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
961   imageSan Francisco, Cal., Jan 1 (San Francisco), cds on 1853, 6¢ Nesbitt entire to New Bedford, Mass., with manuscript "Golden Age" ship endorsement and 1854 year docketing, Very Fine. Estimate  $75 - 100. (Image1)
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction
962 U59 image(San Francisco, Cal.) Purser, straightline handstamp with matching "Due 7" handstamp on inbound 3¢ pink entire with Well's Fargo & Co. imprint to San Francisco, "San Francisco Cal. Oct 17" cds, endorsed "to be left at Wells Fargo to be called for", multiple strikes of blue "W.F. & Co., Oct 17, 1867" oval h.s.; toning and edge faults, Fine. Scott No. U59  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
963   image(San Francisco) 1906 Berlin To San Francisco Earthquake Postcard, said to be the earliest card with the notation " burned 101 JM" written in pencil below the address; it was posted in Berlin on April 20, 1906, just 2 days after the earthquake; sent to general delivery on May 26, before being "Advertised / June 2, 1906 / San Francisco, Cal., Due 1¢" faintly struck on card in magenta; and other markings "Zuruck" and non-reclame handstamp and received "USA/DEAD LETTER OFFICE June 2" triangle indicating impossible mail delivery following the earthquake; contents of message asking about well-being of addressee. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
964   image(San Francisco) 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Post Cards, interesting group of 26 vintage postcards with variety of views of the ruined city, most not often seen including "cooking in the streets", "smoking hulk of Palace Hotel"; "north on Kearny Street"; "General View of Ruined City from Refugee Camp"; and many more, all contemporary usage; condition better than the usual. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
965   imageTelegraph City, Cal., May 27 (Calaveras), cds (CAL-2720) on cover to Howland Flat, Cal., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at right) tied by target handstamp; cover reduced at right and postmark slightly drawn in contemporary manuscript, F.-V.F. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
966   imageWeaverville, Cal., Feb 24 (Trinity), clear cds (TRI-2030, R4) on 1861, 10¢ yellow green entire to Wareham, Mass., forwarded to Falmouth with Wareham cds and "due 3" notation; small tear at top and slightest reduction at right, otherwise Very Fine, ex Barkhausen. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction
967   imageYankee Jim's, Cal., Dec 18 (Placer), superb strike of cds (PLA-3980) on 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Hanover N.H., an Extremely Fine gem. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction
968 U16 imageYreka, Cal. (Siskiyou), bold cds (Williams SIS-4100) on fresh 10¢ Nesbitt entire to East Chester, N.Y., with matching fancy Running Bison handstamp at lower left, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful example this fancy handstamp and an earliest documented usage of the 10¢ entire (UPSS No. 26-7-20-1) as of certificate date; with 2004 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. U16  Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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969   California Machine Cancel Collection, well formed assembly of over 300 covers and card arranged in 9 binders; includes Doremus Cancels including 1911 Bakersfield "Kern Branch" slogan (KER-590), Columbia Machine Cancels with a good representation of towns and types including Panama California Expo slogans and many others, Flag Cancel Section well formed with cancels from Berkeley Pan-Pac Expo types, Los Angeles Pan-Pac Expo slogans, early 1896 San Francisco flags and stations, 1926 Sawtelle Brentwood Heights Sta. slogan, 1933 South Gate Home Gardens station slogan, etc. (no photo). Estimate  $200 - 300.
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
970 U300 imageAngel and Flag, hanging from horn with "La Fiesta of Los Angeles April 15th to 20th 1895" in violet inside it with handstamped in same color "The National Bank of California" at top as advertising, on 1c blue entire cancelled by clear "Los Angeles April 16, 1895" cds to local address, this was the first envelope, light fold at right, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce design. Scott No. U300  Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
SOLD for $40.00
Will close during Public Auction
971   imageRegal Parade, multicolored all over medieval procession and flag with "La Fiesta de Los Angeles", on European sized envelope that also is inscribed at top "Carnival Season 1895, April13th to April 20th", with 1893 2¢ red cancelled by cds of Los Angeles to Springfield, MA, tear at top and slightly trimmed at top, F.-V.F., a rare design, arguably the most beautiful design of the series. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
972 U311 imageRider on Horse and Horn With Flag, "La Fiesta de Los Angeles April 22-25th 1896" inside it all in purple, corner card of Brownstein, Mewmark & Louis at top left, with clear postmark of Los Angeles, CA dated April 25, 1896 on 2¢ green on white entire, Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. U311  Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
SOLD for $40.00
Will close during Public Auction
973   imageFantasy Design, consisting of the 4 major group of citizens representing Indians, Anglos, Chinese and Mexicans at top with ribbons, flowers, fantasy creatures at bottom in black, green, yellow and red and ribbon with "La Fiesta de Los Angeles" with tiny date of "April/22nd to 25th" below, corner card of "Boston Dry Goods Store" at bottom with 2¢ red cancelled by postmark of Los Angeles on cover dated April 13, 1896 to Cleveland, OH, Very Fine, scarce design. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction
974   imageAngel, Knight and Flags, multicolored red, yellow and green (the colors of La Fiesta) all over type design showing an Angel with long wand, star at the end and a parade of soldiers, "La Fiesta de Los Angeles" in large figures and below "Carnival Season…April 22nd to 25th, 1896" with 1893 2¢ red tied to cover by Los Angeles, CA duplex dated May 23, 1896 and some unused matching stationery, Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction
975   imageAngel With Scepter, green drapery and dress on angel, herald on horse with deep purple "La Fiesta de Los Angeles" and corner card of Pacific Furniture Co. with the 1893 2¢ red cancelled with 1896 Los Angeles duplex to San Diego, CA, a little edge wear at bottom and purple ink lightly spread on cover, F.-V.F. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction
976   imageCowboy With Rope, which spells out "La Fiesta de Los Angeles" and date of "April 20-24, 1897", on 4 covers, 1 an entire Scott U311, the other 3 with 1893 2¢ red, with the adds of "Cudahy Packing Co., Darling & Pratt, Real Estate, mortgages, Mining and Investments, Cheney and Taylor, Attorneys, and Studebaker Bros, Fine Vehicles", the entire Very Fine and scarce, other 3 with faults, overall Fine. Estimate  $50 - 75. (Image1)
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction
977   imageMedallion, multicolored young woman and green "La Fiesta de Los Angeles" and red "April 20-24 '97", 1893 2¢ red on cover tied with Los Angeles, CA machine cancel to Minneapolis, Minn., Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction
978   imagePostcard With Girl in Holiday Dress Stepping Out of It, multicolored with green "La Fiesta de Los Angeles" and dates of April 20,21,22,23,and 24 (1897) in banners at top on cover with 1895 2¢ pink on cover cancelled with Haverhill, Mass flag machine cancel of January 24, 1898 to Woburn, Mass., tiny nick at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, a rare design. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction
979   imageQueen on Throne With 5 Putti Playing Musical Instruments, multicolored with the usual "La Fiesta de Los Angeles" in ribbon at top, corner card of ""Braun & Co., Wholesale Druggists"" with 1895 2¢ pink on cover tied with Los Angeles machine to Steeplerock, New Mexico with very fine receipt cancel of Steeplerock on reverse, couple small tear, otherwise Very Fine, very rare. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
980   imageMexican Lady, multicolored with poppies and red "La Fiesta De Los Angeles" also "May 3-7, 1898" with 1895 2¢ pink on cover tied with postmark of Lamanda, CA dated August 22, 1898 to San Diego, corner card in green of "Los Angeles Olive Growers Association", Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction
981   imageWomen With Mask on Horse, multicolored with gold trimmed in green "La Fiesta De Los Angeles" and green date of "April 20th to 24th" with 1898 2¢ red tied by Los Angeles duplex of June 29, 1898 to Chicago, IL, Very Fine. Estimate  $75 - 100. (Image1)
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction
982   imageFlower Trumpeters, multicolored with black "La Fiesta de Las Flores May 8th and 9th, 1901." from Wells Fargo & Co. Express to Seattle Wash. with there map of US logo, no cancel as used internally, small tears at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare design, owner has only seen 2 in 40 years. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction
983   imageWilliam McKinley Portrait, multicolored with poppies and filigree surround president McKinley and the usual La Fiesta inscription and the dates of May 8-9th, 1901, Very Fine, his appearance was just 5 months before he was assassinated. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
984   imageLiberty Over View of Harbor, multicolored banner with "Free Harbor Jubilee, April 26-27" and 2 winged putti overlooking scene, Los Angeles and San Pedro inscribed in drapery with same design stationery used for accompanying letter, 1898 2¢ red tied with Los Angeles machine cancel to Mansfield, Ohio, tiny stain and slightly trimmed at right, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
985   imageRose and 3 Princesses Under Crown, multicolored "The Tournament of Roses" and "New Years Day/Pasadena" in brown with corner card of "Bonham & Curry" at lower left,1898 2¢ Trans-Miss tied by Pasadena duplex, addressed locally, back flap gone and vague toning, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
986   imageCrown & Key, multicolored "The Tournament of Roses" and "New Years Day/Pasadena" in gold with red roses, 1898 2¢ carmine on cover cancelled with Pasadena flag machine cancel to West Haven, CT, tiny 2mm tear at left and slight erosion at lower left, F.-V.F. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction
987   imageDecorated Carriage, orange and green design bordered with wreath of flowers, crown and flower decorated man in the bottom corners with "Tournament of Roses" and "Pasadena, Cal. January 1st, 1902" with 1898 2¢ red tied by Pasadena Flag machine cancel to Philadelphia, PA, Extremely Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
988   imageBell Tower and Roses, red and green "Tournament of Roses" and "New Years Day 1903/Pasadena, Cal." in gold and red corner card of "Pasadena Music Co." at left vertically, 1902 2¢ red cancelled by Pasadena flag machine cancel to Los Angeles, a mushy love letter in Spanish with translation on the Pasadena Music Co. illustrated letterhead, slightly trimmed at right, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction
989   imageWomen in Wreath of Flowers, multicolored design of woman in blue outfit, the roses are red, "The Tournament of Roses" and "New Year's Day At Pasadena" in blue with 2¢ carmine tied by Pasadena flag machine cancel on cover addressed locally, small opening tear at top right, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
990   imageSmall Rose Design, multicolored with normal Tournament headings, 2¢ carmine tied by Pasadena flag machine cancel on cover to Seymour, Conn. with accompanying letter, Very Fine. Estimate  $50 - 75. (Image1)
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
991   imageChariot Races and Palm Leaves, multicolored with normal Tournament headings in dark pink as well as "Grand Roman Chariot Races" and "Grandest Floral Parade in the World", 2¢ carmine tied by Pasadena flag machine cancel on cover to Mt. Vernon, O., Very Fine. Estimate  $75 - 100. (Image1)
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
992   imageChariot With Roses, multicolored a least 4 colors are in the illustration, 1902 2¢ carmine tied by Los Angeles machine cancel to cover to San Dimas, CA, Very Fine, a very scarce design, during the early years, the Tournament of Roses held chariot races before starting the New Years day football tradition that goes on until the present. Estimate  $75 - 100. (Image1)
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
993   imageChariot With Roses, in 3 colors with several inscriptions including "Total Prizes $3,000", 1903 2¢ carmine tied by 1906 Pasadena flag machine cancel addressed locally, Very Fine. Estimate  $75 - 100. (Image1)
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
994   imageMedallions, two covers, both in purple with the 1910 cover with the Queen on her float with the corner card of Rodgers Jeweler and the other from 1911 showing the Chariot Races, the later cover with opening tear, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $75 - 100. (Image1)
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction
995   imageKnight on Charging Horse, multicolored with rose branch lance with 2¢ red Washington stamp tied by 1911 Pasadena slogan Panama-Pacific machine cancel to cover to Los Angeles, Cal., Very Fine and rare. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
996   imageChariot With Roses, multicolored on allover light yellow background, with 2¢ Wash-Frank tied by 1913 Pasadena slogan Panama-Pacific machine cancel to cover to Fall River, MA, Extremely Fine, one of the most beautiful Rose Parade covers. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
997   imageLa Fiesta and Tournament of Roses Balance, consisting of 13 covers with 3 different La Fiesta 1931's and an all different group of Tournament of Roses, with a poorly trimmed 1902 multicolored, a fine and nice 1903 multicolored red and green bell tower and roses, 1934 (2 colors), 1936, 1937, 1941, 1948, 1957 and 1961 all illustrated, an article and note are included, overall Very Fine, except as noted. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
998   imageCherokee Express, Paid., ornate boxed frank on 1853 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Oroville, Cal., bold blue oval Well Fargo Oroville date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9); slightly reduced at right just into indicia, Very Fine for this, one of 5 recorded usages of this frank, ex Dale Lichtenstein. Estimate  $500 - 750. Nathan reports that this "little-known" express operated between Oroville and Cherokee in 1863, its franked entires are rare (this is the type shown in Haller; another similar design with different type and ornaments to the left and right of "Paid" is known on U58 entires). (Image1)
SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction
999   imageEverts, Snell & Co.'s Express, full blue oval handstamp on incoming cover to Marysville, Cal., with "Dunbury, O., Mar 3" origin cds and matching "5" in circle handstamp crossed out and re-rated "10" in manuscript, pencil "1.25" express rate notation; with original 1853 enclosure; cover wear, a Very Fine strike. Estimate  $200 - 300. (Image1)
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
1000 143L3, U33 image(Overland Pony Express) Pony Express, San Francisco, Aug 7, blue Running Pony oval date stamp tying Wells Fargo & Co., 1861, $1 red on manuscript canceled 10¢ Star Die entire to Cohoes, N.Y., with red printed company frank at top and manuscript "pr Pony Express" endorsement at left, postmarked at Pony Terminus by green "St. Joseph, Mo., Aug 19" cds; cover with sealed scissor cut at right below indicia and slightly reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive fourth rate period Transcontinental Pony Express usage (Frajola census E135); with 1997 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 143L3+U33  Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. This cover was carried by the Pony Express from San Francisco, Cal. to St. Joseph, Mo. where it placed in the mails after a trip of twelve days. From there it traveled in the government mails to a judge in Cohoes, New York. (Image1)
SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

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