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Angels Camp, Cal., Feb 13 (Calaveras). Cds on cover to Smithtown, N.Y. franked with 1862, 5¢ red brown, horizontal pair (small defects) with pen cancels, bottom backflap partly missing, otherwise Very Fine, a rare franking with the 5¢ red brown, illustrated in Coburn'
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Beatrice, Cal., 3/24 (1886) (Humboldt). Manuscript postmark (HUM-460, R-4), with 1881, 1¢ Banknote pair with bold magenta solid star cancels, Extremely Fine, earliest known and only manuscript recorded, a stunning cover.
Scott No. 206; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Bolinas, Cal., Aug 15 1870 (Marin). Clear cds (MRN-310) with target cancel on 1868, 15¢ black, F. grill, to Switzerland with other markings front & on reverse, some staining and other edge faults, open 3½ sides, still Fine.
Scott No. 98; Estimate $200 - 300. US$2
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California Registered Letter Receipts for Mail to Jacksonville, O.T., 1856. 27 receipts from various California town, most signed by postmasters; towns including Scott Bar, Colusa, Monte, Sutter Creek, San Andreas, Ottitiewa, Scott River, Chico, Vallecito, Oroville, Princeton, Mormon Island,
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Camptonville, Cal., May 26, 1863 (Yuba). Two strikes of cds (YUB-280) on cover to Leeds, England, franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 10¢ yellow green, three singles overpaying the 29¢ rate, with townmark tying one stamp, light red "New York, Am. Pkt., 20, Jun 3" e
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Centerville, Cal., Dec 30 (Alameda). Cds with manuscript date (ALA-1240) tying well centered 1861 5¢ buff, horizontal pair on cover to Ohio, pair with bright fresh color & manuscript cancel, both with small flaw, cover slightly reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, a rare
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Chrysopolis, Cal. (Inyo). Address on four incoming covers from the Nathaniel Howard correspondence; first an 1864 3¢ pink entire (U58) with "Via Aurora" routing endorsement canceled by "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, New York, Apr 11" blue origin, additional blue "Wells, Fargo & Co.
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Cordelia, Cal., Aug. 16 (Solano). Manuscript postmark (SOL-550, R4) on 1869 cover to Ticino, Switzerland, franked with 1867, 3¢ red, F. grill, horizontal strip of four and single tied by manuscript cancels paying the fifteen cent rate, light red New York exchange cds and L
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Dry Creek, Cal., Mar 17 (Yuba). Red cds with manuscript day (YUB-540) on cover to Troy, O., franked with 1851, 10¢ green, type I, bottom margin single tied by pen cancel, with original enclosure datelined "Long Bar, Mar 1st, 1857"; soiling and wear with a cover sideflap missing,
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Dry Town, Cal., Sept 17 (Amador). Manuscript postmark (AMA-230) on cover to Massachusetts franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, vertical margin pair (large margins including sheet margin at left, light vert. crease) with "X" pen cancels, tied by "Due 4" manuscript marking (due 4¢
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Esmeralda, N.T., Dec 21, 1863 (Mono). Bold cds (MON-665) on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to Wisconsin, matching target handstamps canceling; slight reduction at right with minor enhancement, usage in the California period before being transferred to Nevada on January 20, 1864.
Estimate; $200
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Fiddletown, Cal., Dec 12 (Amador). Balloon cds (AMA-360) on 1868 legal size cover to New York City, franked with 1863, 5¢ brown + 1868, 1¢ blue, F. grill (76+92) canceled by grid of diamonds cancels, with original letter and Power of Attorney enclosure; some light perf tonin
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Forbestown, Cal., Jan 12 (Butte). Red balloon cds (BUT-1660) on 1861 cover to Groton, Mass., franked with 1857, 5¢ brown, type II, horizontal pair (deep color, s.e. at right) pen canceled, original letter with personal content, Extremely Fine and attractive, a rare usage o
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Forbestown, Butte Co., Cal., May 1, 1888 (Butte). Fancy purple duplex cds (BUT-1690) with matching fancy Kicking Mule cancels on 1887, 1¢ ultramarine, vertical pair (s.e.'s); slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 212; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Indian Gulch, Cal. (Mariposa). Rimless cds (Williams MAR-1260) tying 1862 24¢ grayish lilac on 1868 cover to London, England, additionally tied by target and manuscript, red New York transit & London arrival, flap tear, Very Fine, a very rare postmark & nice trans-A
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Jackson, Cal., Nov 3, 1859 (Amador). Cds on cover to Massachusetts franked 1857, 1¢ blue, type V, full captured imprint at left + 3¢ brownish carmine, three singles (24+26), manuscript canceled; 1¢ with small margin tear at top right, still Very Fine and attractive.<
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Johnson's Ranch, Cal. (Yuba). Double circle date stamp (YUB-710) canceling on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to Sacramento City, with original March 21, 1862 enclosure datelined "Newengland Ranch" with an order for various supplies; reduced at right slightly into indicia, F.-V.F.
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Kibesillah, Cal., Mar 1 (Mendocino). Cds (MEN-1910) with matching target handstamps tying 1873, 3¢ green + 10¢ brown (158, 161) on registered 3¢ green entire to Salt Lake City, Utah Terry., blue "San Francisco, Cal., Registered, Mar 11, 1877" oval date stamp (Williams u
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Linden, Cal., Mar 4 (San Joaquin). (1863), double circle postmark (SAJ-1270) with grid cancels tying 1863, 5¢ brown, irregular block of three (natural s.e. at left) on cover to Sharon, Canada, endorsed "Overland via Detroit & Toronto", reverse with red transit and green re
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Louisville, Cal., Oct 26 (El Dorado). (1851), graceful manuscript postmark (ELD-2430) on cover to Edwards, N.Y., franked with pen canceled 1851, 3¢ orange brown, vertical pair, Very Fine, ex-Newton.
Scott No. 10A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Louisville, Cal., Oct 28 (El Dorado). Manuscript postmark (ELD-2430, R5) on cover to Bloomville, Ills., franked with manuscript canceled 1851, 3¢ orange brown, horizontal pair (positions 1-2R2E); pair with light crease at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, signed and plated Amon
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Maxwell's Creek, Cal., Apr 29 (Mariposa). (1853) blue cds with manuscript date (MAR-1660) on cover to New York City, franked with 1851, 10¢ green, type III pen canceled, Very Fine.
Scott No. 15; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Mokulumne Hill, Cal. (Calaveras). Bold cds (CAL-1650) tying 1858, 5¢ brick red, horizontal pair on cover to Red Bank, N.J.; right stamp with a few nibbed perfs, F.-V.F., a rare franking in combination with a surprisingly rare Mokulumne Hill townmark.
Scott No. 27; Estim
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Mountain View, Cal., Jul 16, 1885 (Santa Clara). Cds (SCL-2030) with target cancels on five 5¢ brown Banknotes, registered to Italy, some restoration on reverse, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 205; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Nappa City, Cal., Feb 4 (Napa). Four strikes of red cds (NAP-680) ties 1851, 1¢ blue, type IV + 3¢ brownish carmine, horizontal strip of 3 (7+11) on cover to Massachusetts, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150
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Newbury Park, Cal., Jan 29 / 79 (Ventura). Neat manuscript postmark (VEN-650) with pen cancels on 2¢ vermilion Bank Note + 1¢ blue entire, to Massachusetts, reduced at right and tear on reverse, F.-V.F., unusual franking.
Scott No. 178; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Pacheco, Cal., Feb 27/60 (Contra Costa). Manuscript postmark (COC-2180) on cover to Reedsburgh, Pa., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red, horizontal pair + 1¢ blue, type V, strip of four (26+24 one wrapped front to back); stamp & cover with faults and soiled, with original enclos
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Panamint News (Inyo). The "Thursday, March 18, 1875" newspaper edition from Panamint, Cal., includes advertisement for the Bakersfield, Lone Pine and Panamint Stage Line "Carrying the United States Mails, and Wells Fargo & Co,'s and Buckley's Express", nice strike of "L.P. Fisher's Advertisi
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Potter Valley Oct 1 (1873) (Mendocino). Manuscript postmark (MEN-3140), on registered cover to San Francisco, pen cancel ties 15¢ Banknote on 3¢ green entire; stamp with some toned perfs, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 163; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Quartsburg, Cal., Mar 14 (Mariposa). Cds (MAR-1980) with manuscript date and matching manuscript cancels on 1851, 3¢ dull red, horizontal strip of 4 (position 1-4R4) mostly large margins, on buff cover to Clinton N.Y.; some minor creasing affects couple stamps, fresh and Very
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Quartsburg, Cal., April 1st (Mariposa). Cds with manuscript date (MAR-1980) on cover to Clinton, N.Y., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, block of four (diagonal crease & internal tear) with pen stroke cancels, tiny stain ties the stamps, Very Fine.
Scott No. 11; Estimate
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Quincy, Cal., Jan 20, 1882 (Plumas). Double line cds (PLU-1930) on oversized linen cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 1881, 3¢ blue green, horizontal strip of 6 and single (207) tied by target handstamps, docketed ""Argentine Mine", Map & letters, Jany 1882" at right; usual lin
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Rough and Ready, Cal. (Nevada). Manuscript postmark on 1856 orange buff cover bearing 1851, 3¢ dull red (11) canceled by matching manuscript to Sec. Enterprise Lodge, Yuba City Cal., original blue part-printed "Rough & Ready Lodge, No. 52, of F. & A.M." datelined "Rough & Ready,
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(San Francisco) (San Francisco, Cal.). Spoke killer handstamp of San Francisco tying 1851, 1¢ blue, type II on folded 1852 "Cooke Brother Co., The San Francisco Prices Current and Shipping List" to Portland, O.T.; filing fold, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Tatham.
Sco
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San Francisco, Cal., Jun 29 (San Francisco). Cds at right with other two dated "Jun 30", all tying 1851, 1¢ blue, type IV, horizontal strip of 4 on 1855, 6¢ Nesbitt entire to New Bedford, Mass., manuscript "Sonora" ship endorsement at top left with 1855 docketing below; seco
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San Francisco, Cal., Oct 19 (San Francisco). Cds (Williams SAF-790) & quartered cork handstamps tying 1869, 1¢ buff, vertical pair on local cover with "Cal. Pac. Steamboat Co." corner card (crossed out), with invitation to social event…The Lotus will sail with Ladies(page)
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San Jose, Cal., Mar 4 (Santa Clara). Bold cds (SCL-2680) tying 1857, 10¢ green, type III on 1858 folded letter to Ohio, stamp with unusual major perf shift showing horizontal perfs though bottom portion of portrait, immaculate and Very Fine, with 1982 P.F. certifica
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San Jose, Cal., Sep 27 (Santa Clara). Cds (SCL-2680) on courthouse cover to San Leandro, Cal., bearing 1857, 1¢ blue, type V + 3¢ dull red, left guideline + 10¢ green, vertical pair (24, 26, 35), each canceled by open circular grid prepaying 8-times the 3¢ rate; 18
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Sargent, Cal., 1894 (Santa Clara). Cds (SCL-3700) with matching target handstamp canceling on seven locally addressed 2¢ Columbian entires mailed between May 25th and Jun 29th; each with additional different Columbian issue denomination stamps, 1st with 30¢ Columbian, ver
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Weaverville, Cal., Apr 3 (Trinity). Bold oval date stamp with manuscript date (TRI-2020) on cover to Willamette Forks, O.T. (Oregon Terr.) with matching "5" rate handstamp, trivial wear, Very Fine, a nice usage to this small Oregon town.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Yreka, Cal., Jan 29, 1859 (Siskiyou). Cds (SIS-4100) on 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Melissa Price in East Chester, N.Y., canceled by matching strike of fancy Running Bison handstamp, Very Fine, this fancy pictorial handstamp is only known on covers from the Price correspon
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California State Telegraph San Francisco. Red illustrated Zeus with Lighting bolts cover (ca. 1884) locally addressed to Flint Peabody & Co., Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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(Hotel) American Exchange. Illustrated hotel corner card on yellow cover to Richmond, Va., franked with 1857, 10¢ green, type V tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Oct 11" cds, 1860 docketing on reverse; slightly trimmed at right and tiny tear at top, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 35; Es
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Office Chief of Police, San Francisco. Blue star cameo corner card on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Greenville, Me., canceled by "San Francisco, Cal., Nov 18" cds and quartered cork duplex, 1867 pencil docketing at left; couple small cover tears, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $150
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Overland Mail, From San Francisco via Los Angeles. Illustrated Six Horse Stagecoach design with Hutchings & Rosenfield imprint below, on cover to Northampton, Mass., franked with 1859, 10¢ green, type V (35, guideline s.e. at right) tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Sep 14, 18
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Overland, San Francisco via Los Angeles - U.S. Mail. Illustrated Four-Horse Stagecoach woodblock design on cover to Cortland, N.Y., franked with well centered 1857, 10¢ green, type II (32) tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Jul 15, 1859" cds; cover reduced at right with sealed
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R.E. Raimond, General Shipping and Commission Merchant, 105 Front St., Near Washington, San Francisco. Bold blue sailing ship illustrated oval corner card on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Pittsburg, Pa., uprated with 1851, 1¢ blue, type II (plate 2) + 3¢ dull red, two singles
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Adams & Co., Mok. Hill, Sept, 28. Red oval date stamp on cover to San Francisco; diagonal cover tear at left, otherwise Very Fine.
Thomas No. ADA-101l; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Adams & Co., Rough & Ready, Feb,y - 7. Red oval handstamp on 1855, 6¢ Nesbitt entire to One-Horse Town near New Shasta City, Cal.; cover faulty and soiled, Fine.
Thomas No. ADA-101s; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE ADAMS & CO ROUGH AND READY OVAL
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Adams & Cos. Express, Sonora. Bold blue oval with matching "Paid" boxed handstamp on blue 1853 folded letter to San Francisco, written on March 30, 1853 and manuscript "pr Adams & Co's Express" endorsement, Extremely Fine and choice, pictured in Letters of Gold, ex-Lyons
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Barlow, Sanderson & Co., C. & O. Coast Overland Mail Company, Principal Office, Yreka, Cal. Printed corner card on cover to Jacksonville, Ore. with illustrated design showing Six Horse Stage on Mountain Road, Stage with "Overland U.S. Mail, B.S. & Co." imprint, cover franked with 3&ce
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Beekman's Express, Jacksonville, O.T. Red oval handstamps tying 1857, 3¢ dull red, horizontal pair and single (26) on legal size court cover to Eugene City, Oregon, with matching "Paid" in oval handstamp, green court seal on reverse; center stamp with stain and right stamp restor
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(Carrington) Gilpin's Exchange Reading Room and Foreign Letter Office N - York. Red oval handstamp on reverse of cover to San Francisco, Cal., dropped in the mails in San Francisco with red "San Francisco, Cal., Apr 26" cds with matching "2" and "Paid" rate handstamps, 1851 docketing at left
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(Carrington) Kenyon's Foreign Letter Office, N. York. Red oval handstamp and matching "Paid" oval on 1851 cover to Carrington in San Francisco, manuscript docket on reverse; missing backflap, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Kenyon's Foreign Letter Office was a "professiona
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The Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., May 4. Clear strike of oval date stamp on 1861 cover to De Kalb, Illinois, franked with 1857 3¢ dull red (s.e. at right) tied by green "St. Joseph, Mo., May 14" cds, missent and forwarded with "De Kalb, Mo., Ma
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Dugan & Wall's Northern Express, Crescent City Office. Buff money collection envelope dated May 7th, 1859, to Gassburg (Oregon), Extremely Fine and rare.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Freeman & Co.'s Express, Coulterville. Sharp full blue oval handstamp (FRM-102) on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, red scroll frank at top, Extremely Fine, likely the finest strike of this handstamp, with most strikes being faint.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-3
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Freeman & Co.'s Express., Murphy's. Full strike of oval handstamp (FRM-102m) canceling on 1853 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, red ribbon printed frank; slight reduction at right, Extremely Fine, a choice usage from Murphy's.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Freeman & Co.'s Express, Santa Barbara. Bold oval handstamp on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, red printed scroll frank at top; small piece of backflap missing, Very Fine and choice, an extremely rare Freeman handstamp from Santa Barbara and may be unique.<
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Greenhood & Newbauer Express, Weaverville, Cal., Sept 7. Blue oval handstamp with manuscript date canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Harrisburg, O.T., black company frank and A.J. Loomis & Co. grocer corner card at lower left, entered the U.S. mails with "Portland, Or., Sep 21, 185
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J. Bamber & Cos. Contra Costa Express. Paid. Bold oval frank handstamp and "Answer by Bamber & Cos. Express" framed handstamp canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire (U10) to San Francisco Cal., manuscript "P" initial at top right for Pacheco origin; faint stain, otherwise Very F
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Jones & Russell's Pikes Peak Express Co. (Via). Manuscript endorsement on cover addressed to E.P. Stout in Denver City, Kansas Terr., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by manuscript, matching "Stout, O., May 28" postmark; portion of backflap missing, still Very Fine,(page)
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North Western Express Co. Black illustrated steamboat frank (NOT-001) on 2¢ green entire to San Francisco, Cal., canceled by purple "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Portland, Or., Jun 12, 1889" oval date stamp with light receiving date stamp alongside, Very Fine, a rare short-
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North Western Express Co. Blue illustrated steamboat frank (NOT-001) on 2¢ green entire to Portland, Oregon, canceled by blue "Office of, Northern Pacific & Pacific Express Co's, Oct 3, 1889, Portland, Oregon" five line date stamp, docketing at left indicating Whatcom, Wash. orig
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Northern Pacific Express Co. Violet two-line handstamp with matching "Seattle, W.T." handstamp canceling on 2 vermilion entire to San Francisco, Cal., printed steel blue company frank at top, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Carried on the Northern Pacific R.R. from
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Northern Pacific Express Co. Blue company frank on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, Cal., canceled by violet "Astoria, Ore." straight line handstamp, 1887 docketing on reverse; repair opening reduction at lower right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Northern Pacific Express Co. Very faint "Northern Pacific Express Co., Portland" handstamp, purple "Martin, W.T." straight line with manuscript "5/24/88" canceled 2¢ green entire with black company frank, to San Francisco; manuscript "In Care, Wells, Fargo & Co." endorsement at left, (page)
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Northern Pacific Ex. Co., Portland, Oregon, Jan 19, 1887. Purple oval date stamp cancelling on 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, Cal., printed steel blue company frank at top; slight edge soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Carried from Portland to Ashland on Vil
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Northern Pacific & Pacific Express Co., Portland, Oregon, Mar 4, 1889. Purple five-line date stamp (NOR-103) canceling on 2¢ green entire to Portland, O., printed black company frank at top, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
This cover is believed to have
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Northern Pacific Express, Jun. 17, 1887, San Francisco. Violet oval handstamp on 2¢ brown entire with dark blue company frank, addressed to Juneau, Alaska, sealed cover tear at top affecting frank, otherwise Very Fine and rare.
Estimate; $250 - 350. US$250-350
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Pacific Express Co., Marysville, Jul 25. Blue oval date stamp canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Noisy Carriers Book Co. in San Francisco, black printed Running Pony frank at upper left, fresh and Very Fine. Thomas No. PAC-004.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Pacific Express Company. Paid Over All Routes. Printed brown illustrated rail car frank (PAX-003) on 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, Cal., canceled by purple "Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Portland, Ore., Jun 2, 1888" oval date stamp, with receiving date stamp alongside, Very
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Pacific Express Co., Paid. Printed illustrated train and globe frank (PAX-001) on 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, Cal. "c/o Wells, Fargo & Co.", canceled by purple "Northern Pacific & Pacific Express Co., Portland, Oregon, Jun 1, 1888" five-line date stamp, blue "Northern Pacific Ex.
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Pacific Express Co., Sacramento. Sharp strike of blue double-oval handstamp on buff cover to San Francisco Cal., endorsed "With 11. Ozs Gold dust" at top, Very Fine and scarce early handstamp, one of only six recorded examples of this Pacific Express Co. Sacramento handstamp.
Thoma
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Pacific Express Co., Sonoma. Bold blue oval handstamp on folded letter to San Francisco, Cal., matching boxed "Paid." handstamp, letter regarding taking boat from Benicia, staying in Napa and local politics, Very Fine, a very rare early handstamp from Sonoma, with only two others r
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Pacific Express Co., Stockton, Feb 2. Sharp clear blue oval date stamp on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, with horse and rider frank with manuscript "LR" initials of Levie Robie alongside, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem usage.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Pacific Stage & Express Co. Two different franks on six covers; with first type frank (PAS-001) on four buff covers, and blue oval frank (PAS-004) on two covers, one with unused 1851, 3¢ dull red (11) affixed; one of the former with small edge tear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 -
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Pacific Union Express Co., Santa Barbara, Jul 15. Blue cds canceling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, red company frank and blue wash in address panel, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Panamint Pony Express via San Bernardino, Paid 25 Cents. Black fancy pony rider frank on unused 1870, 3¢ green entire (U83), Very Fine and choice.
Thomas No. PAN-001; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE PANAMINT PONY EXPRESS FRANK ENTIRE - W
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Pedro Aguirre & Co. Printed frank on paste-up 3¢ green (U63) entire with pencil "Logan City" address, part of buff envelope adhered on reverse; reduced slightly at left and couple minor stain spots, F.-V.F. and rare printed frank.
Thomas No. PED-001; Estimate $300 - 400. (page)
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Tracy & Co. Red on white money collection envelope datelined "Jackville (Jacksonville) May 14, 1861", to Corvallis (Oregon), filled out in C.C. Beekman's handwriting; file folds and light edge soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Ned Tracy extended his express from Por
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Tracy & Co. Express, Dalles. Blue oval handstamp tying 1861, 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Jacksonville, Or., black company ribbon frank at top left; couple small cover edge flaws, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Carried by steamboat down the Columbia r
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Tracy & Co. Express, Paid. Printed frank with fancy boxed "Paid." (TRA-006) on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt front used as an unaddressed part paste-up and attached to reverse back of other cover, canceled by choice strike of blue "Tracy & Co. Express, Portland" oval handstamp; light stains and slig
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Tracy & Co. Express, Portland. Two strikes of blue oval handstamp one cancelling 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Walla, Walla, W.T. and other struck without town used as a frank, with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank at top; slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a choice combina
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Tracy & Co. Express, Walla Walla. Blue oval handstamp (TRA-101n) tying 1857, 1¢ blue, type V, horizontal pair on 1860, 1¢ Star Die rebacked front to Portland, O., company ribbon frank at upper left; soiling and repairs including top portion of indicia restored, Fine appea
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Truman & Co.'s Express, Paid. Black printed company frank (TRE-003) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire (U59) to San Francisco, pencil dating canceling; entire reduced at left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Boise Mines--Paid 50 Cts. Red printed frank on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Umatilla, Ogn., Nov 12" oval date stamp; slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Carried fro
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Carson City. Perfectly struck blue dateless handstamp on 1861 3¢ pink entire with printed address of "The Mexican Silver Mining Co., Virginia City.", Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Wells Fargo & Co., Express, Deming, N.M. Blue oval handstamp canceling on 1883, 2¢ red entire to San Francisco, black company frank, with manuscript "$10.00" cross out in pencil, reverse year docketed "29.4.84" and "Geo. W. Bettle, Deming N.M., sent 10" confirming money enclosure, F.
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Ehrenberg, Dec 8. Blue oval cancel 3¢ green entire with "Wells, Fargo & Co." paid frank from the Whipple correspondence to San Diego Cal., photocopy of original 1877 letter accompanies; restored at right slightly affecting indicia, Fine appearance.
Estimate
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Wells Fargo & Co., Golconda, Sep 11. Blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Silver City, Idaho Terr., black company frank; reduced at left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Wells Fargo & Co., Express, Hawthorne, Nev. Red oval handstamp canceling on 1870, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, Cal., black company frank at top, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150
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W(ells). F(argo). & Co. Express, Messenger, 91. Red oval handstamp canceling on 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, black printed company frank at top and reverse with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Jun 1, 1885" oval receiving date stamp; few small opening tears at top, other
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Wells Fargo & Co., Paid. Black company frank on 1874, 15¢ orange entire to Potsdam, Prussia, uprated with 1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205) all canceled by cork handstamps, blue "San Francisco, Cal., Registered, Apr 12, 1883" origin date stamp, registry exchange etiq
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Wells, Fargo & Co. "Pioneerville, I.T., Aug 6". Manuscript postmark on manuscript canceled 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Salem, O., black printed company frank at top; slightly reduced at left and slight soiling, F.-V.F., an early usage from the Pioneerville post office.
Estimate; $
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Wells Fargo & Co. Red Frank. At center on 1860, 10¢ Star Die entire to New York City, carried by Wells, Fargo & Co. via Los Angeles over the Butterfield Route in 1861 to it's eastern terminus where it entered the U.S. mails with "Saint Louis, Mo., Oct 26" cds; minor stain and slightly r
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Wells Fargo & Co., Roseburg, O., May _. Neat full strike of oval date stamp canceling on fresh 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, black printed company frank at top and 1869 company receiving date stamp on reverse, Extremely Fine, wonderfully choice.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express, S. Frco., Dec 6. Two strikes of blue cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) and canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Roseburg, Oregon, with brown allover Simon & Bohm, San Francisco merchant shaded ad and black Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express, S. Frco., Aug 28. Bold blue cds canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Roseburg, Ogn., with manuscript "via Yreka" routing endorsement, black company printed frank at top and fancy "H. Sharp & Co., San Francisco" merchant corner card at left, handed ov
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express, S. Frco., Mar 5. Blue cds on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Roseburg, Ogn., black company printed frank at top and fancy "C. Stevens & Co., Importers of Watched And Jewelry" merchant corner card at left, manuscript "via Umpqua" routing endorsement and 1860
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express, S. Frco., Jan 22. Blue cds canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Roseburg, Ogn., black company printed frank at top and fancy "H. Sharp & Co., San Francisco" merchant corner card at left, carried by ship north and entered the mails with "Scottsburg, O
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Wells Fargo & Co., San Francisco. Faint blue oval date stamp canceling on fresh 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Portland, Oregon, with gray allover shaded "N. Gray & Co., Undertakers, San Francisco, Cal." illustrated ad showing Storefront View with Hearse Carriage in Foreground, black pr
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Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco. Two different 3¢ entires to Roseburg, O. from the Marks correspondence, both uprated with 1861, 3¢ rose, two singles (65); one on 1861 3¢ entire with blue "S. Frco." cds canceling indicia and matching boxed "Collect" handstamps tying s
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(Wells Fargo & Co.) "Per Steamer, Yaquina". Purple handstamp and red manuscript ship designation on 2¢ red brown entire with black Wells Fargo & Co. printed frank to Salem Ore., opening flaws at top right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Wells Fargo & Co., Express, From (Walla Walla). Black on orange illustrated express label lacking town origin, wrapped around left side of 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Baker City, Oregon, with manuscript "Value $35., L.T." money package notation, with original enclosure datelined "Wal
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Wells Fargo & Co., Winnemucca, Apr 8. Oval oval date stamp canceling on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., with gray allover S. Rosenthal, Dry Goods & Grocers, Winnemucca, Nev. shade ad, black company frank at left; trivial cover wear, F.-V.F., a very scarce Neva
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Boston, Mass. to Newport R.I. Folded letter datelined "Boston, January, 29, 1743" with manuscript "Post Pd, H Vennor" postmark which was applied by Boston's assistant deputy postmaster, with British 4d rating unstated, Very Fine, ex-Schwartz.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400
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B(oston) Sh(ip). Manuscript postmark on 1745 docketed folded letter sheet from England (Leyborne & Stubbs) to Philadelphia, with "dwt 7:16" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400
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(Worcester Aug 7th, 1748). Dateline on folded letter to Capt Jolhn Whitmore at Leicester, manuscript "On His Majestys Service" endorsement at top; slight soiling, F.-V.F., by far the earliest colonial usage from Worcester.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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B(osto)n. Manuscript postmark with "2/4" rating on folded letter datelined "New London, Jany 9th, 1749" to Piscatqua (Portsmouth, N.H.); some wear and soiling, F.-V.F., a seven times 4d rate usage.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Annapolis, Md., to Edinburgh, Scotland. Folded letter datelined "Annapolis, 12th Feby 1749/50" with manuscript "6" pence rate for carriage to New York, sent to London with brownish blurred Crown handstamp and matching "9,MA" Bishop's mark on reverse, "6" rate crossed out and rerated "In 1N6"
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(Boston) Bo 2/6. Manuscript marking and rate on 1750 folded letter to Newport, R.I., letter regarding the purchase of molasses and the rise in cost, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400
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P(otomack, Maryland): 1/. Small manuscript postmark and rating on folded letter sheet addressed to John Reynells in Philadelphia, inside receipt docketing "From Berkett & Booth, Rec'd 4 mon 26th 1751 pr Post Via Maryland"; light toning, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
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(Boston) Bo 2 dwt. Ms pmk and rating (6d sterling for distance between 60-100 miles) on fl datelined "Boston 22nd Dec. 1755" and addressed to Newport, R.I., Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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(Boston) Bo. Manuscript postmark on 1758 folded letter datelined "London May 5, 1758" and addressed to William Pepperrell in Kettery, New England, manuscript "pd 1N4" rate and brown "New York" straight line entry postmark, manuscript "4 dwt" for postage to Boston from New York and
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New, York. Brownish two line postmark on incoming Falmouth packet folded letter from London, England to Boston, New England, with manuscript "P Packet QDC" sender's endorsement at lower left, datelined "London 25th Sep. 1758", red manuscript "P1N" packet rate and additional manuscript "4dwt1
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N(ew) L(ondon) 3 dwt. Magenta manuscript postmark and rate on folded letter to Boston, Mass. datelined "New London, June 26th, 1760", forwarded to New Castle, N.H. and rerated "4-8" totaling initial 3 dwt plus the added 1 dwt 8 gr for carriage up to 60 miles, Very Fine.
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New, York. Light brownish two line handstamp on 1760 folded letter sheet addressed "To the Vice Admiralty Court of Pennsylvania…by the Winchester" endorsed "On His Majesty's Service" at top, manuscript "6.16" dwt/gr triple rating; edge wear and top flap missing, F.-V.
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New, York. Brownish two-line handstamp on incoming 1760 folded letter sheet from England to Portsmouth N.H. with "p. Pacquet 23 Aug. 60" routing endorsement and manuscript "P1N" for the paid 1sh packet rate, reverse with London "23/AV" Bishop's mark, manuscript "5.8" rating for carria
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New, York. Reddish brown two line postmark with manuscript "2/" shilling currency rating on 1762 (Sep. 11) folded letter from London, England to Falmouth Va., datelined folded letter endorsed "p NYK Packet" at bottom left, London "11/SE" Bishop's mark backstamp and red manuscript "P 1N" shil
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New, York. Full clear strike of reddish brown two line postmark on folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. datelined "Kingston (Jamaica) Novr. 12th, 1762" and endorsed "Pr Capt Preston, Via New York", manuscript "3.16" rating, interesting letter regarding Brig being taken of the Jamaica
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(Albany, N.Y.) 3 dwt. Manuscript rating on folded letter datelined "Albany, 9th January 1764" to New York, letter regarding difficulty selling wine, Very Fine, Cal Hahn reports this to be the latest use of Queen Anne rates from Albany, ex-Hahn.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-4
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New, York. Bold brown red two-line postmark on folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. datelined "New York, June 11th, 1764", magenta "3" dwt rating, Very Fine, this two-line postmark in brown red is much earlier than the ASCC listing.
Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750
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(Boston) Bos 4. Manuscript postmark and dwt rate on 1765 folded letter to New York, reverse with bold "27 AP" Franklin mark, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400
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Hopkinton (Mass.) July 14th 1766. Dateline on folded letter addressed to John Hancock in Boston, Mass., apparently hand carried with no postmarks or ratings; file folds and slightl soiling, F.-V.F., a very scarce usage to this American Founding Father.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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Boston. Violet straight line postmark (BPM 67) on reverse of 1769 folded letter to Providence, matching "15 MA" Franklin mark alongside, front with manuscript "1.8" rate; light toning and reinforced splitting along folds, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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New, York. Brown two-line postmark and matching "3 MA" Franklin mark on reverse 1770 folded letter sheet from England to Philadelphia, "Dungannon" straight line origin postmark and magenta manuscript "9.8" unpaid rate, additional straight line "Country" postmark and "5/MR" Bishop mark on rev
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Boston. Red straight line postmark (BPM 67) with matching "Se/17" Franklin's mark on folded letter to Collector of his Majesty's Customs in Philadelphia, Pa., datelined "Boston Sept 5th, 1770", manuscript "4 dwt" rating; some wear with some archival tape reinforcements, F.-V.F.
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(Boston) Bo. 4.16. Manuscript postmark and rating on Oct. 4 1770 docketed folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, Pa., rerated in Philadelphia as double rate letter with additional "4" dwt totaling "8.16" converted to "3/10" rate, Very Fine, ex-Frajola & Fuller.
Estimate; $150
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Phila/Delphia. Red two-line postmark on folded letter to Salem, New England datelined "Philada. January 16, 1772", matching light "Ja/16" Franklin's mark, additional New/York two-line transit postmark and matching Ja/18 Franklin's mark also on reverse, front with faint manuscript "Way 4" and
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Allentown, N.J. to Philadelphia, Pa. Folded letter datelined "Allentown, 16 June 1772" with manuscript "By Stage" Bordentown Stage routing endorsement; silked reinforced fold splitting, Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400
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St. Eustatius, Dutch West Indies to Marblehead, Mass. Folded letter datelined "St. Eustatia June 22, 1772" and endorsed "per favor Capt Orn" at lower left, manuscript "Sh 2dwt" and "5/" ratings, letter regarding the rum and sugar trade and business in Gibraltar and Barcelona, Very Fine.(page)
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Bristol, England to Philadelphia, Pa. Folded letter sheet docketed "Bristol 23rd October, 1772" and endorsed "Pr New York, Paquet QDC", manuscript "1N4" packet rating, reverse with brownish blurred Crown handstamp and matching "No/4" Bishop's mark, additional light "New/York" two-line transi
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(Philadelphia Pa.) 9th Oct 1773. Date docketing on folded letter sheet to John Cadwalader "to be left at Robert Gay's Blacksmith near Stewarts Tavern, Kent County, Maryland" and "P N. Castle Stage" routing endorsement; some slight soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$30
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New - York. Straight line handstamp and matching "15 No" Franklin mark on reverse of 1773 folded letter sheet to Philadelphia, light "Exeter" straight line handstamp and front with red "1/-" handstamp and "& 1N4" rating, additional "2" inland rate; file fold, Fine.
Estimate; $75 -
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Cockermouth, England to Philadelphia, Pa. Folded letter sheet docketed "28 March 1774" and manuscript 1N4 unpaid packet rating, reverse with bold Cockermouth straight line postmark and Ap/2 Bishop's mark, front rated "3/3" (in New York) with rating totaling "7.8"; file fold and light toning,
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Exeter, England to Philadelphia, Pa. Folded letter sheet docketed November 1st, 1774 with straight line "Exeter" origin and "New-York" transit straight line postmarks on reverse as well as "Oc" Franklin's mark, manuscript "1N4" packet and "2" internal ratings, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $20
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Ehrenberg, Arizona T., Jun 27, 1883. Purple cds (type 4, rarity 5) on cover to Yuma, franked with 3¢ Banknote canceled by light star cancel, original letterhead enclosure; cover edge wear and a few tears, otherwise Very Fine, one of only three examples of this postmark recorded.<
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(Fort Buchanan, Arizona) 1860 (c., Mar. 15) New York N.Y. to Fort Buchanan, Arizona, New Mexico Territory. Light buff cover endorsed "Over Land Mail Via St. Louis" bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New-York Mar 15" cds; small top edge mend and partial flap, Very Fine and attrac
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La Paz AT, 13/4 66 (Yuma). Manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 7) and matching pen strokes cancel 3¢ rose (65) on 1866 cover to Cincinnati Oh., Very Fine and choice early use from La Paz, ex-Longfellow.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400
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La Paz AT, 28/6 66 (Yuma). Manuscript postmark (Meyer 1, rarity 7) and matching pen strokes cancel 3¢ rose (65) on 1866 cover to Cincinnati Oh., Very Fine and choice early use from La Paz.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400
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Phoenix, Arizona, Jan 7, 1881. Bold octagon date stamp on cover to San Jose, Cal. with fancy boxed "The Arizona Gazette" corner card, franked with 3¢ green tied by fancy star handstamp in black; cover nick at bottom right, still Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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San Carlos, Arizona, Gila Co., Jul 25, 1883. Choice strike of town and county cds and target duplex (Meyer type 1) tying 3¢ Banknote pair on cover to Evanston, Ill.; trivial perf tip toning at top of pair, an Extremely Fine strike, very scarce with nine examples recorded.
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Terminus, Ariz., Aug 11 (Southern Pacific Railroad). Purple duplex with four-rings cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX5) datelined "Casa Grande 8/11.79" to Tucson, Arizona Territory, with message reading…Your funds for payment R.R. charges are nearly exhausted - Pls remit to cover ch
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Yuma County Territorial Balance. Of approximately 70 covers and cards with some fronts and cuts, scarce to rare townmarks; with town postmarks including Blaisdell (2 of the 4 known), Castle Dome Landing type 1 (three known), Cibola registered, unique type 4 Dome, Ehrenberg, Fortuna with unli
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Cañon 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-
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Canon City, Col., Jan 28/68. Manuscript postmark on cover to Springfield, Mass., franked with 1867, 3¢ red, F. grill (94) just tied by manuscript; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, an unusual late manuscript postmark usage from Canon City.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
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Denver, Col, Dec 10. Exceptional strike of cds and target duplex canceling 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at right) on cover to Orwell, Vt., with original 1866 enclosure with interesting content about Denver life; stamp with tiny tear at top, an Extremely Fine and choice strike.
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Greenhorn Col Oct 17-71. Manuscript postmark with matching manuscript canceling 1870, 3¢ green (147) on 1871 cover to Williamstown N.J., Very Fine, ex-Persson.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
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Helena Colo 7/14. Blue manuscript postmark on 1870, 3¢ green entire to Boston, Mass., docketed 1876 on reverse; most of backflap missing, Very Fine and scarce, a late territorial usage from a small community.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Julesburgh, Col T, Jul 12. Double circle postmark with target killer canceling 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to North White Creek, N.Y., 1865 docket at left; reduced at right just into the stamp, F.-V.F., ex-Bauer & Kramer.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $150 - 200.
Julesbu
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Kit Carson, Colorado May 10/70. Combination Printed (As Part of Corner Card) and Manuscript Postmark. Webster, Musick & Cuniffe corner card cover to Trinidad, franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote grilled, with original billhead enclosure, with additional corner card 3¢ pink
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La Junta, Col, 2/18/79m (Otero). Manuscript postmark alongside manuscript canceled 1873, 3¢ green on cover to Columbus, O., with illustrated Merchant's Hotel, Denver, Colo. corner card showing hotel view, receiving backstamp; cover with slight soiling and reduction at righ
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Pueblo, Colo., Jan 27, 1899. Flag machine cancel tying 2¢ Trans-Miss on cover to New York, with attractive illustrated J.J. Rice, Pueblo, Colo, Saloon/Emporium corner card scene, reverse with New York arrival, Very Fine.
Scott No. 286; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Salida, Colorado, Aug 24, 1881 (Chaffee). Clear cds and wheel-of-fortune duplex on 3¢ green entire to York, Pa., with original enclosure on "Rio Grande Extension Company" letterhead (Denver & Rio Grande Western Railway), Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Chafee County Covers. Of eight covers; includes Buena Vista 1879 manuscript and 1880 cds in violet, 1879 Centreville cds in blue, ca. 1878 Cleora cds in purple and matching star handstamp, 1881-82 Hancock cds's in black, blue and violet, and 1870's Helena manuscript; some flaws, mostly Fi
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Denver Territorial Postal History Collection, 1863-76. Of 31 covers on pages in binder; includes 1863 "Denver City, C.T." double circle date stamp and following double circle "Col" cds in black, 1865 "Denver City, Col" cds in blue, later cds with early strike in black and blue including doub
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(Connecticut) Windsor Locks, Ct., Apr. 22. First type fancy illustrated Steamboat in Lock postmark, a beautiful detailed strike in red with "22" day date and "18¾" rate on 1841 folded letter to Bath N.H.; light file folds not affect marking and small light tone spot at top left
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(Florida) St. Augustine, 4 May 1822. Two-line postmark with mouth crossed out and "June" written in, on folded letter to the Quarter Master General in Washington D.C., manuscript Free rating; some usual splitting along folds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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(Massachusetts) Boston, Jul 1, 55. Rare year date cds on reverse of incoming cover, wit "Millville, N.Y., Feb 13" origin cds with matching "Paid 3" handstamp, "P.O. Department, Dead Letter Office, Nov 9, 1855", large double oval date stamp and manuscript "$1" enclosed money notation and bold
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(Montana) Nevada City M.T. Blue straightline postmark and 1861, 3¢ rose (s.e. at right and soiled) with "27/12" manuscript date on cover to Winnebago Station, Ill.; opening slit along left edge, F.-V.F., this postmark type is recorded used from May 1866 to October 1867, (page)
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Austin, NT, Feby 22/1864. Blue manuscript postmark on cover to Three Rivers, Mich., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose(65) canceled by target handstamp, with original 4-page enclosure which mentions the war and…we are going to have a Ball here if it can be called one, there is not mor
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Carson City, Nev. T., Aug 26, 1864. Cds with matching circle of wedges handstamp canceling 1861, 3¢ rose (flaws) on cover to Silver Mountain, Cal., matching due "6" handstamp for double deficiency rate; cover edge tear and slight soiling, F.-V.F., a very unusual destinatio
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Carson City, C.T., Aug 26. Blue cds with manuscript postage due 10 rating on cover to Dewit, N.Y., 1861 pencil docketing at left; repair along top edge barely affecting postmark, F.-V.F. appearance, a scarce early territorial usage.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Since Nevada was
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Cornucopia, Nevada, Nov 28, 1881. Cds and target duplex tying 1881, 3¢ green (207) on cover to West Covington, Pa., Tuscarora transit backstamp; cover edge wear and small tears, F.-V.F., a rare unlisted Nevada townmark.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400
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Grantville, Nev., Feb 7, 1881. Cds on cover to Magadino, Switzerland, franked with 1875, 5¢ blue (179) canceled by matching target handstamp clear receiving backstamp; cover with edge wear and small tears, slight soiling, Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Ophir, Nev, Apr 13/68. Manuscript postmark on manuscript canceled 1864, 3¢ pink entire (U58) to Bow, N.H.; light staining and small tear at top, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Reveille, Nev., Mar 10, 1878 (Nye). Purple cds canceling on 3¢ green entire to New York, receiving backstamp; minor corner nick at bottom right, F.-V.F., very rare with less than three examples reported (Gamett and Paher Rarity 10).
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Shermantown, Nev, Apr 26. Cds with matching fancy Letter "S" handstamp canceling 1869, 3¢ ultramarine (114, s.e. at left) on cover to Canaan, Me.; stamp flaws with some edge toning at right, F.-V.F (Gamett-Paher rarity 8).
Skinner-Eno No. LS-S 10; Estimate $250 - 350. U
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Silver Peak, Nev., Dec 29. Cds with matching circle of wedges handstamp canceling on 3¢ pink entire (U58) to San Francisco, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Willow Point, Nev, Jul 18, 1885. Cds with matching target handstamp canceling on 1880, 2¢ brown entire to Indiana, light receiving backstamp, Very Fine, now a ghost town, in the later part of the 1800s, Willow Point was a station on the Winnemucca-Paradise Valley route.
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(New Mexico) East Las Vegas, N. Mex., Apr 18, 1887. Cds duplexed with cork cancel ties 2¢ red brown (210) on cover with printed Loewenstein, Strousse & Co. General Merchandise corner card to Mora N.M., Apr 19th receiving backstamp, original letterhead enclosure accompanies; reduced slig
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(New Mexico) Las Vegas * New Mexico * May 3, 1869. Blue double-circle date stamp (type 3) with matching five-ring target ties 3¢ red (94), small flaw, on cover to Fernando de Taos, N.M.; reduced at left, cover staining, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400
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(New Mexico) Penasco, N. Mex., Feb 12, 87. Bold type 3 cds on registered corner card cover to Mora, N.M., franked with 1882-83, 5¢ brown, horizontal pair + 2¢ red brown (205+210) tied by matching target handstamps, with original merchant letterhead enclosure; cover slightly
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(New Mexico) Santa Fe, N.M., Aug 12. Type 11 cds with matching grid handstamp canceling on 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to North Bloomfield, O.; few small fly specks, Very Fine, a scarce postmark used only between 1860 & 1861.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Auburn, Ogn, May 25 (Baker). First type cds with manuscript date on 1863 cover to Covington, O., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 10¢ green, with boxed "Missent" handstamp and matching Covington, Ky. cds and target duplex, reverse with receiving postmark; slight cover reduc
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Corvallis, O.T., Sept 27 (Benton). Manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 2, R B) on cover too Lowville, N.Y., franked with 1857, 10¢ green, type II manuscript canceled, Very Fine, very scarce.
Scott No. 15; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Eugene City, O.T., Apr 13 (Lane). Bold balloon cds tying 1855, 10¢ green, type V, horizontal pair and single on 1860 cover to Evesham, England paying the 29¢ west coast rate (1¢ overpayment), red "New York Am. Pkt., 3, May 19" exchange and London entry cds's, rev
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Eugene City, Oregon (Lane). Two covers; first with Eugene City, Or., Aug 17 cds (Whittlesey 6, R 4) and 1867 3¢ rose with strong grill (9x13 pencil notation) with segmented circle cancel, to Salem, "1869" pencil notation on the back, second with similar Nov 9 cds but stamp
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La Fayette, O.T., Jan. 2 (Yamhill). Perfect strike of cds (Whittlesey #2, R B) on 1855 folded letter to Washington, D.C. with matching "10" rate handstamp, interesting letter to Joseph Lane regarding Oregon politics, corner a bit worn at top left, Very Fine and rare, a wonderful histo
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La Fayette, O.T., Jul 22 (Yamhill). Bold cds canceling on 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Jacksonville, Ill., 1856 docketing at left; couple small cover tears at top, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Oakland, Or., Feb 23 (Douglas). Bold blue cds (Whittlesey 3, R 5) on cover to Roseburg, Ogn., franked with 1858, 1¢ blue, type V, vertical pair and single all with gutterline at left (24) with matching "Paid" handstamps canceling and tying pair, 1860 docketing at left; small cove
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Pendleton, Oregon (Umatilla). Sharp bold strike on two registered cover to Portland from correspondence, both with "Office of The U.I. & O. Stage Co." corner card (Utah, Idaho & Oregon Stage Co.); one with Jan 12, 1882 cds on blue cover franked with 1873-75, 2¢ brown + 3¢ gr
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Port Orford, O.T., Jun 21 (Curry). Balloon cds (Whittlesey 3, R B) neatly struck on 1853 3¢ red Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, "1857" pencil docket at left, slightly reduced at top and top backflap missing, minor edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Portland & Astoria Steamboat Agent. Two covers; one with "Portland & Ast., Agt., Jul 6" cds canceling 3¢ green entire to Kalama, Wash. Terry., other with bold "Port & Astoria, Agt., Feb 21, 1887" cds and matching quartered cork handstamp canceling 2¢ red brown (210) o
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Salem, Ogn., Nov 4 (Marion). Bold neat strike of cds (Whittlesey #3, R A) on pen canceled 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to West Worthington, Mass., Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Santeam City, O.T., Novr 6 (Linn). Clear cds with manuscript date (Whittlesey #1, R C) on embossed bordered ladies cover to Salem, franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 3¢ dull red with small pen dash at top affectively tying stamp; slight cover soiling, F.-V.F., very rar
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(Rhode Island) Newport, R.I., Jan 1. Cds with matching Ship handstamp and manuscript 12 rate on folded letter to Taunton, Mass., with letter dateline "On Board Brig Com, Decatur, Off Bonavista (Newfoundland), Sept. 11, 1820" with interesting content regrading sailing off the coast of Brazil,
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(Rhode Island) (Providence) Prov. 12 Apl. Manuscript postmark and date and "Sh. 14" rate (10¢ postage + 4¢ ship fee) on 1793 folded letter to Newburyport, letter datelined from Charleston, S.C., letter mentions the accounts of war in Europe, Very Fine.
Estimate; $250 - 35
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(El Paso, Texas) "Paid by deposit, P.O. San Antio". Manuscript endorsement on gray cover with red "Naples, N.Y., Jul 3" origin cds and matching "10" rating on cover to "Samuel H. Stiles, care of Major Van Horn, U.S.A. Ell Passo, by way of San Antono, Texas"; aging and wear, Fine and early
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(Utah) Manti U.T., Oct 26 /54. Manuscript postmark with matching "5" rate on cover to Providence, R.I., Very Fine, a very scarce Utah territorial postmark.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Cowlitz, W.T., Sept. 21, '56 (Washington). Manuscript postmark on folded cover to Massachusetts franked with four margin 1851 10¢ green, type II (manuscript canceled, trivial corner crease), light toning at right and around adhesive, with letter mentioning the Military Road going
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Steilacoom City, W.T., Nov 9 (Pierce). Full clear balloon cds on cover to San Francisco, Cal., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red canceled by matching "Paid" handstamp; cover with small tear at top and small portion of backflap missing, Very Fine, a choice early usage.
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Vancouver, W.T., Nov 13. Cds with matching large grid handstamp tying 1859, 10¢ green, type V on cover to Annapolis, Md., origin and receiving date at bottom left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 35; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Wailepta, W.T. Cds on two 1862 covers; one in blue on cover to Roseburg, O. with manuscript "Paid 3" rate, and later strike in black on cover to Phoenix, O., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by grid handstamp, "Portland, Or., Jul 20, 1862" transit cds; later with repaired cover reduc
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Walla Walla, W.T., Dec 1 (Walla Walla). Straight line postmark forwarding on attorney corner card cover to Fort Walla Walla, franked with 1861, 10¢ dark green tied by "California, Mo., Oct 1" cds, manuscript "Eola, Ogn" routing and "ford 3" rate; small sealed cover tear at top an
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Washington Territorial Balance. Of 8 covers; includes Walla Walls straight line and cds postmarks on separate 1860's covers, Vancouver, W.T. cds tying 1857, 10¢ green, type II (32) on cover, Port Townsend, W.T. tying #35 on cover, 1860's Eola manuscript and 1870 Seattle cds usage, 1880'
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From Steamer Anna Perret (Red River and Bayou La Fourche). Red oval handstamp on 1858 folded letter to New Orleans, La., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by straight line "Steam" handstamp with matching light "New Orleans, La., Oct 13, 1858" cds, pencil notation "Steam
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Steam Boat Belle Creole (Mississippi River). Red oval handstamp on 1852 folded letter to New Orleans, with red "New Orleans, La., Mar 30" cds & "Steam 10" in circle rate handstamp, initially carried as endorsed by the "Montgomery", letter datelined from Mississippi, Very Fine.
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Per Bluff City (Mississippi and Ouachita Rivers). Red straight-line handstamp on cover to New Orleans, La., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by straight line "Steam" handstamp, partial "New Orleans, La., Mar 11" cds, Very Fine.
Milgram No. 129; Estimate $200 - 3
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From Steamer Bride (Red River). Red oval handstamp on 1851 folded letter sheet to Natchitoches, endorsed "S.B. Bride" at bottom left, Very Fine and scarce.
Milgram No. 139; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Cahaba, Alabama Pictorial Steamboat (Alabama River Route 7003). Red handstamp on incoming folded letter sheet with matching "5" rate handstamp, manuscript Isabella ship endorsement at bottom left; cover light cleaned and silk reinforced on reverse, F.-V.F. appearance, a rare example o
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Steamer Capitol (Mississippi River). Sharp clear red oval handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New Orleans with manuscript endorsement at bottom left, Very Fine and choice.
Milgram No. 173; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Ouachita Packet Catahoula (Ouachita River). Blue oval handstamp on cover to New Orleans, La., franked with 1857, 3¢ rose, type I (25) tied by manuscript, Very Fine, very scarce.
Milgram No. 182; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300
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American Packet, Courier, Wm Bowne (Atlantic Ocean). Red oval handstamp on May 28th 1819 folded letter datelined from London, carried by the Courier from Liverpool to New York arriving Jul. 8th, entered mails with red "New-York, Jul 8" cds and matching "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "20&fra
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From Red River Packet Creole (Mississippi and Red Rivers). Oval handstamp on buff cover with "May 8th 1849" docketing at left and addressed to New Orleans La., partial "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps for the 328 miles from Alexandria; some minor edge wear, Very Fine, a rare packet b
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Dr. Batey (Mississippi and Ouachita Rivers). Red oval handstamp struck over manuscript endorsement on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire (backflap seal) to New Orleans, La., canceled by straight line "Steam" handstamp, red "New Orleans, La., Apr 13" cds, unusually strong watermark paper; file fold
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Steamer Duck River (Mississippi & Red Rivers). Red oval handstamp on 1850 folded letter sheet from the Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans, La., red "New Orleans, La., Sep 5" cds and matching "Way 11 Cents." rating handstamp for the 10¢ postage for over 300 miles plus 1¢ way
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Steamer Duke (Mississippi & Red Rivers). Blue oval handstamp on 1858 folded letter sheet to New Orleans, La., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by manuscript and grid handstamp; small edge repair at top center, otherwise Very Fine, a choice strike, ex-Milgram
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Packet Eclipse (Ohio and Mississippi Rivers). Blue oval handstamp on 1856 folded letter to New Orleans, with "New Orleans, La., Dec 9" cds and matching "Steam 3" in circle handstamp, letter with unusual notation of supplies "for Negroes", F.-V.F.
Milgram No. 385; Estimate $1
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Steam Ship Fanny (Gulf of Mexico). Clear sharp red oval handstamp on folded letter datelined "Galveston, April 27, 1849", entered the mails with bold "New Orleans, La., May 1" cds and matching straight line "Steam" and "10" rate handstamps, Very Fine, a very rare Texas Steamboa
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Frank Lyon (Alabama & Mississippi Rivers). Clear strike of red oval illustrated handstamp depicting a Lion, on light blue folded letter datelined "Barnesville, Feb 19, 1852" to Mobile, Ala. franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A), deep rich color, tied by "Steam 5" in oval handstamp
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Steamer Genl. Lafayette (Ohio River). Clear red oval handstamp on fresh 1849 folded letter from New Orleans to Louisville, Ky., Very Fine and choice, very scarce.
Milgram No. 497; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400
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Packet Hard Times (Mississippi & Yazoo Rivers). Bold red boxed handstamp on circuit court folded letter sheet to New Orleans, La., straight line "Steam" handstamp and manuscript "40" rating, 1848 year docketing on front; cover slightly reduced at sides, Very Fine and choice.
Milgra
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Steamer Hecla (Mississippi & Red Rivers). Bold sharp red oval handstamp on folded letter sheet to New Orleans, La., docketed "Dec 11, 1850", Extremely Fine.
Milgram No. 592; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Stmr. Indian River (Indian River). Magenta straight-line handstamp on "Hotel Indian River" corner card (Rock Lodge, Fla.) cover to East Saginaw, Mich., franked with 1883, 2¢ red brown, two singles (210) tied by "Titusville, Fla., Mar 2, 1886" cds and target handstamps, Very Fi
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From Steamer Judah Touro (Red and Ouachita Rivers). Red oval handstamp on fresh 1851, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New Orleans, La., F.-V.F., very scarce.
Milgram No. 732; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Lake Champlain S.B., Jul 24 (Champlain Transportation Co.). Clear cds with matching target handstamp tying 1873, 3¢ green (158) on cover to Sterling, Ill.; some light cover toning, a Very Fine strike.
Towle No. F-1-b; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Lake Champlain S.B., Oct 28 (Champlain Transportation Co.). Cds tying 1870, 3¢ green (147, s.e. at right) on fresh cover to Benson Landing, Vt., Very Fine, a late usage of the scarce Lake Champlain steamboat marking.
Towle No. F-1-a; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Red River Passenger Packet Lucy Holcombe (Mississippi & Red River). Clear sharp blue oval handstamp canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New Orleans, La., entered the mails with 1859 New Orleans, La. cds with matching "Steam" handstamp; cover missing most of backflap, light toning an
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Steamer Mary Bess (Red River). Blue oval handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire (seal on flap) from Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans, La., entered mails with red "New Orleans, La., Dec 7" cds and "Steam" straightline canceling indicia; small flap flaw, couple light creases, Ve
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St. Louis & Memphis Packet Mary E. Forsyth (Mississippi River). Illustrated red corner card on cover to West Andover, O., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Memphis, Tenn., Aug 14" cds and target duplex; with original 1863 enclosure mentioning taking the Cairo (Illinois) Ex
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Passenger Packet Monarch (Ohio and Mississippi Rivers). Corner card with "stamp collar" at left, on cover to Baltimore, Md., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "New Orleans, La., May 26" cds, Very Fine.
Milgram No. 924; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600
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New Orleans, Alexandria & Natchitoches Packet P. Dalmau (Mississippi & Red Rivers). Oval handstamp on 1852 folded letter to New Orleans, La., neat strike of red "Way 6" rating handstamp, Very Fine.
Milgram No. 1070; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400
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Steamboat Piota (Mississippi & Red Rivers). Blue ornate oval handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire (U10) to New Orleans, La., Very Fine, with 2012 P.F. certificate.
Milgram No. 1111; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Steamer R.W. McRae (Mississippi River). Clear red oval handstamp on manuscript canceled 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New Orleans, La., Very Fine and choice, one of the finer examples of this marking.
Milgram No. 1230; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Steamer Richard Willing (Chesapeake Bay). Blue 1874 oval date stamp on quadrille paper cover to Baltimore, Md., franked with 1873, 3¢ green (158, s.e. at right) tied by target handstamp, matching "Laurel Factory, Md., Jul 13" cds; small cover corner nick at bottom right, Very
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Steamer St. Charles (Mississippi River). Red boxed handstamp with shaded St. Charles lettering, on blue folded letter datelined "New Orleans Decr. 6. 1851" and addressed to Plaquemine La. that was located 112 miles up river from New Orleans on the 165 route to St. Francisville, previously un
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Red River Packet St. Charles (Mississippi & Red Rivers). Red oval handstamp clearly struck on manuscript canceled 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire (U10) from Buchanan Carroll correspondence to New Orleans, La., Very Fine.
Milgram No. 1302; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Steam Boat St. James (Mississippi River). Red oval handstamp on fresh cover to New Orleans, La., franked with 1851, 3¢ orange brown (10A) tied by grid handstamp, red "New Orleans, La., Nov 28" cds with matching "Way 1" rate handstamp; cover file fold, Very Fine, with 1992
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Natchitoches Packet Swamp Fox (Mississippi and Red Rivers). Red double line oval on uncancelled 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire (U10) to New Orleans, La., Very Fine.
Milgram No. 1337; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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New Orleans & Camden Packet Steamer Tigress (Mississippi and Ouachita Rivers). Red oval handstamp on cover to New Orleans, La., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by grid handstamp, with matching straight line "Steam" handstamp and light discernible "New Orleans P.O., Not C
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S.B. Viola (Mississippi River). Red two-line handstamp on blue Nov. 27th 1847 folded fill of lading from New Orleans La. to Assumption; blue receipt docketing at left, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Milgram, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 1417; Estimate $200 - 300.
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Regular N.O. & Camden Packet Welcome (Mississippi and Ouachita Rivers). Bold blue oval on 1864, 3¢ pink entire (U58) with printed corner card from "Monroe, La." to New Orleans, Very Fine and choice.
Milgram No. 1444; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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C.S. Hulbert, Sutton & Co.'s Dispatch Line, For Portland - Oregon - Direct. Red, blue and gold leaf ad design on violet glazed enamel stock (145x91mm), with card promoting "The Popular A 1 First-Class Clipper", strong colors; some blue offset at left and on reverse, F.-V.F.
Estimat
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J.D. Peters, Sutton & Co.'s Dispatch Line, For Portland, Oregon. Red and gold leaf ad design on violet glazed enamel stock (146x90mm) with flag showing Bee Hive, card promoting "The Elegant A 1 First-Class Clipper", strong colors; some writing offset, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 40
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(Oregon Steam Navigation) O.S.N. Co., Portland, Or., Aug 30, 1869. Two strikes of blue cds on cover addressed to "Joseph Bailey, Oregon Railroad, Cascades", with original enclosure on Office of Oregon Steam Navigation Co. letterhead; cover with expertly repaired tear at upper left affecting
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Philadelphia Full Rigged Ship. Clear handstamp with matching "Phila, May 14" boxed date stamp on 1835 folded letter sheet to Washington D.C., red manuscript "14½" rating (12½¢ inland postage plus 2¢ ship fee) and "Brig Carroll for Phila." endorsement at bottom left; s
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State of California, The Pacific Coast Steamship Co.'s, For Portland, Oregon Direct. Multicolored ad design on white glazed enamel stock (145x91mm), showing the House Flag for the P.C.S.S. Co., strong colors; some notations including date of sailing and corner crease, F.-V.F.
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U.S. Naval Lyceum. Illustrated full rigged ship in oval handstamp on 1836 folded letter to doctor aboard the U.S. Sloop of War "John Adams" in New York, entered the mails with manuscript "Morrisville, Pa., Oct 7" postmark and "Paid 10" rating, letter with interesting content including electi
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U.S. Naval Lyceum. Illustrated full rigged ship in oval handstamp on 1842 folded letter to doctor aboard the U.S. ship "Cyane" via the Pacific Station in New York, entered the mails with manuscript "Morrisville (Pa), Jan 28" postmark and matching "Paid 10" rating, lengthy 4-page letter and a
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(Fishing) Murphy, Grant & Co., San Francisco. Multicolored illustrated ad with Bicyclist and Fishing Allegories, on 1896 cover franked with 1894 2¢ carmine tied by San Francisco duplex postmark, cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a wonderful illustrated ad.
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Atlas Powder. Wonderful multicolored design showing Trademark of Atlas & Globe on 1900 cover franked with 1¢ Bureau tied by Catasauqua, Pa. duplex cancel, reverse with all over multicolored text advertising, trivial flap tear, Extremely Fine.
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) The Austin Cartridge Co. Lovely multicolored advertising design showing Hunters in Canoe, on 1906 cover franked with 1903 2¢ Shield tied by "Fort Dodge, Iowa Jan 25" machine cancel to Council Bluffs, Iowa and forwarded to Fort Dodge; hint of edge toning an
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Austin Powder Co. Detailed three color illustrated design showing Hunting Dogs on 1901 cover franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Cleveland, O. machine cancel, Very Fine and choice, a very rare design which was also used by the Austin Cartridge Company, a
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Bullard Repeating Arms Company. Red design on 1889 cover showing Rifle & Buck Deer, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied by 1889 Springfield, Mass. duplex to Worcester Mass.; small portion of backflap missing, Very Fine, a lovely design.
Estimate; $150
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) DuPont Smokeless. Multicolored illustrated design on 1906 cover showing Cowboy with Rifle on Galloping Horse bearing 2¢ shield (319) tied by Omaha, Neb. machine cancel, reverse showing multicolored Moose, Duck, Quail & Grouse; cover with internal spindle h
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) DuPont Smokeless. Multicolored design showing Sailors Loading Naval Gun on 1906 cover bearing 2¢ carmine tied by Pittsburg, Pa. machine cancel, reverse with multicolored design showing Moose, Duck, Quail and Grouse; cover slightly reduced at right, Very
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) DuPont Smokeless Powder. Multicolored illustrated design on 1903 cover showing Flying Ducks Over Marsh, franked with 2¢ carmine tied by Richmond, Ind. duplex postmark, Very Fine and choice, this design is quite rare.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) "EC" and "Schultze". Multicolored illustrated design on 1903 cover showing Autumn Hunters with Dogs, franked with 1903, 2¢ red tied by Rochester, N.Y. machine cancel; small cover tear at top, otherwise Extremely Fine, a lovely design.
Estimate; $
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Hercules Powder. Multicolored illustrated design on 1900 cover showing Trademark Herculean Figure with Club, franked with 1¢ Bureau pair tied by Galena, Ill. duplex cancel, overall multicolored ad on reverse; cover with bottom right corner replaced, lov
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Hercules Powder. Multicolored all over illustrated "Infallible" Powder design on 1920 cover showing Ducks Landing in a Marsh, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Denver, Colo. machine cancel, small trademark Herculean Figure with Club on fla
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Ithaca Guns. Multicolored illustrated design on 1914 window envelope showing Fox Chasing Pheasants, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin, natural s.e., tied by Ithaca, N.Y. machine cancel, reverse with wonderful illustrated advertising showing Shotgun Detai
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Ithaca Guns. Illustrated design in red and black on 1919 cover showing real photo Hunter with Rifle and slogan "Winner Grand American Handicap", franked with 3¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Ithaca, N.Y. machine cancel, Very Fine and rare design.
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co. Multicolored advertising design showing Various Sporting Goods on 1905 cover franked with 2¢ Regular Issue tied by Boston, Mass. machine flag cancel, reverse with stunning multicolored all over advertising showing various sp
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Illustrated multicolored design showing Rifle on 1904 cover franked with 1903 2¢ Shield tied by "Chicopee Falls, Mass. Oct. 12" duplex to Worcester, Mass., allover advertising text on reverse; slightly reduced at right, Very F
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolored design on 1906 cover showing Views of Factories with Rifle & Shotgun, handstamped with violet "1¢ Paid Permit No. 1" of Chicopee Falls, Mass., reverse with text advertising in black & red, Extremely Fine, a ra
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Laflin & Rand Powder. Multicolored design showing Pistol Wielding Cowboy on Racing Horse on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (301) tied by "R.F.D., Auburn, Mar 30 1903, Me." machine cancel to New Portland Me., reverse with advertising text in black and red; reduce
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Laflin & Rand Powder. Multicolored design showing Pistol Wielding Cowboy on Racing Horse, on 1904 cover bearing 2¢ carmine tied by Chicago, Ill. machine, reverse with advertising text in black and red, with original enclosure; cover with edge staining and
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) The Marlin Firearms Co. four covers with different illustrated ads in black; includes 1898 cover showing Rabbit Hunter with Advertising Text, 1903 cover showing Rabbit Hunter with Text Box, 1904 cover with Wolf & Game Birds, and 1907 cover
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Marlin Firearms Co. Tricolor illustrated design on 1916 cover showing Girl with Rifle "When you want a Real Gun get a Marlin", franked with 2¢ Washington tied by New Haven, Conn. machine postmark; cover slight reduced at right, Very Fine, a rare des
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) The Parker Gun, Parker Brothers, Makers, Meriden, Conn. Multicolored illustrated design showing "The Parker Gun" and Game Bird, franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1908 "Meriden, Conn., Sta A." duplex; tiny corner tear at top left, Very Fine, a very rar
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Peters Cartridges. Wonderful multicolored illustrated design showing Armed Rider on Horse on cover franked with 2¢ carmine (top margin flaw) tied by "Canton, Ohio, Aug 12, 1903" flag machine cancel to Millwood, O., allover illustrated multicolored advertis
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Peters Cartridges. Multicolored design on 1903 cover showing Turkey, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Little Rock, Ark, machine cancel, reverse with stunning allover multicolored advertising showing Shells & Ammo with text; small cover tear at top, Very F
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Remington Autoloading Rifle. Multicolored design showing Hunter Encountering Grizzly Bear on 1910 cover bearing 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Los Angeles, Cal., Cal. machine postmark, reverse with illustrated advertising, Very Fine and choice.
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Remington UMC. Multicolored design on 1915 cover showing Three Dogs by the Window, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Galway, N.Y. duplex postmark, Very Fine, a rare design.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Remington UMC. Multicolored design on 1920 cover showing Hunter on Horse Chasing Two Foxes, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Bareville, Pa. duplex postmark, with original enclosure, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-30
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Savage .303. Illustrated design in red, green & black on 1898 cover showing Indian in Full Headdress with Rifle, caption reads "A White Mans Rifle with a Red Mans Name", franked with choice centered 1¢ Trans-Miss tied by Utica, N.Y. flag machine cancel, (page)
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Sure Shot Powder. Red illustration design showing "Shoot Sure Shot Powder" Powder Can "For A Good Pattern and Penetration" and black Buck Shot "Holes" on both front and reverse of 1898 cover, franked with 2¢ Bureau (s.e. at top) tied by St. Louis, M
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Winchester Rifles and Cartridges. Multicolored illustrated design on 1918 cover showing Two Hunters Taking Aim, bearing 3¢ Washington-Franklin tied by "Mexico, Maine" duplex, with printed Winchester advertising text on reverse; trivial corner opening tear
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Winchester Rifles and Cartridges. Multicolored design on 1919 cover showing Two Hunters & Dog Atop Mountain, franked with 3¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Rossville, Ga. duplex cancel, with printed Winchester advertising text on reverse, Extremely Fine,(page)
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Winchester Rifles and Shotguns. Multicolored illustrated design on 1934 cover showing Camp Scene with Fire & Two Hunters, franked with 3¢ N.R.A. tied by Smithville, Texas machine cancel, with multicolored printed Winchester advertising text on reverse,
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Winchester Shotguns and Loaded Shells. Multicolored design on 1918 cover showing Lady with Shotgun and Dog, franked with 3¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Rockwood, Maine duplex cancel, with printed Winchester advertising text on reverse, Extremely Fine.(page)
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(Guns, Shells & Powder) Winchester Gun Cover Balance. Group of 48 covers 1860-1920's; includes three multicolored designs including Hunter with Shotgun on Shoulder, Bearded Hunter in Buckskin Jacket & Rifle and Marsh Scene with Hunter Carrying Ducks, most with illustrated rife showing variou
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(Phonography) Eames, W.H., Hurrah For Phonography. Allover advertising design with text extolling the virtues of phonography on buff cover to Williamstown, Mass. with "W.H. Eames, Middletown, Vt." imprint at bottom, manuscript "Middletown, Vt., Nov. 23/52" postmark at top left and pen
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(Phonography) Graham, Andrew, Glace at Standard Phonography - The Best Shorthand. All-over advertising lettersheet with Various Ads and Articles on Phonography (inside & out) to Woodville, N.J. with "Andrew Graham" imprint at bottom left, franked with 1861 1¢ blue + 3¢ ro
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(Phonography) Graham, Andrew, Phonographic Word-Forms. All-over advertisement text on cover to Wickford, R.I. with "Andrew J. Graham, 491 Broadway, New York" imprint at bottom left (crossed out with return address of Thos. Kinney in Brasher Falls, N.Y.), franked with 1861 3¢ r
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(Phonography) Graham, Andrew, The Standard Phonographic Visitor. All-over phonography text advertising cover to Washington, D.C. with "Andrew J. Graham, 491 Broadway, New York" imprint at bottom left, franked with 1861 3¢ rose with tied by grid cancel and postmarked "The D
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(Phonography) Great Britain 1sh Green Embossed, Die 2. For margins, light corner crease, tied by barred numeral "152" cancel on cover to New York City, included is original enclosure written in shorthand, backstamped red Bath cds and green Liverpool transit, also found on reverse is small gr
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(Spanish-American War) Remember the Maine. Three Spanish-America War patriotic showing U.S. & Texas flags, all from correspondence each with matching letterhead, two franked with 2¢ Trans-Miss.; some small flaws, generally F.-V.F. or better.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200
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(Sporting Goods) Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., Boston, Mass. Two different multicolored illustrated ad cards; one oversized card showing Seated Maid with Young Boys at Door on front franked with 1¢ green tied by 1905 Boston machine postmark, reverse with multicolored Women
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"1885" Year Date in Cross of Stoneham, Mass. Bold near complete strike on 1883, 2¢ red brown, a Very Fine and choice strike, with 2018 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 210.
Cole No. YO-148; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Apple of Murfreesborough, Tenn. Complete strike in green tying 1869, 3¢ ultramarine on cover to Clarksville, Tex., matching "Murfreesborough, Tenn., Jan 31" cds alongside; stamp with small flaws at top, certificate mentions stamp lifted and placed back which we find no evi
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Bare Feet of Lansing, Mich. Complete sharp strike on 1868, 3¢ rose, F. grill, small flaws, a Very Fine and choice strike, an extremely rare complete strike, with 2022 Crowe certificate. Scott No. 94a.
Skinner-Eno No. PH-F 42; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400
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Bee of New York, N.Y. Complete detailed strike canceling 1868, 2¢ black, F. grill on local drop cover, with light "New York City, Received, Mar 19" cds at upper right and reverse; few minor cover tone spots, a Very Fine strike, ex-McKraken. Scott No. 93.
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Bird on Nest of New York, N.Y. Bold early strike on 1861, 3¢ rose, small flaws, a Very Fine and choice strike. Scott No. 65.
Skinner-Eno No. PA-B 9; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300
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Boot of Fredricksburg, Va. Perfect complete strike of 1873, 3¢ green, small corner crease at top right, a Superb strike, a remarkable socked-on-the-nose strike, with 2022 Crowe certificate. Scott No. 158.
Cole No. BT-9; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400
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Devil's Mask of New York, N.Y. Complete strike of pictorial cancel on 1870, 6¢ carmine, horizontal pair; small stamp flaws, an Extremely Fine strike, with 1998 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 148; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150
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Eagle of Cambridge, Mass. Complete strike just tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Hillsboro, N.C., matching "Cambridge, Mass., May 30" cds alongside; stamp and minor cover flaws not affecting marking, a Very Fine strike, with 2023 Crowe certificate. Scott No. 65.
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Fancy Circle of "V"'s Geometric of Holderness, N.H. Two complete strikes tying 1861, 3¢ rose, two singles together on cover to Leon, N.Y., two strikes of matching "Holderness, N.H., Feb 6, 1865" cds; sealed cover tear at right below stamps, Extremely Fine strikes, with 201
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Fish. Bold near complete strike on 1861, 30¢ orange, two tiny thins, a Very Fine strike, with 2022 P.S.E. certificate.
Skinner-Eno No. PA-F 6; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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Five Cent Coin of Honeoye Falls, N.Y. Full strike on 1861, 3¢ rose, faint tone spot and short perf at bottom, a Very Fine strike, with 2017 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 65.
Skinner-Eno No. PO-Co 2; Estimate $100 - 150.
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Four Leaf Clover of Northampton, Mass. Complete sharp strike tying 1883, 2¢ red brown on cover to Amherst, Mass., matching "Northampton, Mass., Oct 19" cds alongside, receiving backstamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2023 Crowe certificate. Scott No. 210.
Cole No. CV-17;
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Four Leaf of Austinburg, O. Two complete strikes canceling 1861, 3¢ rose, two singles on cover to Camp Nelson, Ky., matching "Austinburg, O., May 5" cds; trivial light cover edge toning, Extremely Fine strikes, a lovely double fancy cancellation usage, with 2021 P.S.E. cer
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Hollow 5-Point Star of Fort Wayne, Ind. Exceptional complete strike tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to South Freeport, Me., matching "Fort Wayne, In., Aug 30, 1864" cds additionally tying stamp, Extremely Fine, a wonderfully choice strike. Scott No. 65.
Skinner-Eno No. ST-
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Hollow 5-Point Star of West Hampton, Mass. Complete strike tying 1869, 3¢ ultramarine on cover to Springfield, Mass., matching "West Hampton, Mass., Nov 3, 1869" cds, accompanied by similar 1872 usage (Banknote franking) from correspondence of equal quality, Extremely Fine str
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Ladies Boot of Whitestown, N.Y. Complete strike in purple canceling on 1873, 1¢ ultramarine on unsealed printed matter rate cover to Springfield, Vt., matching "Whitestown, N.Y., Jun 5" cds alongside, a Very Fine strike, very scarce and unlisted in Cole, with 2002 P.F. cer
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Leaf and Four Leaf of Joppa Village, Mass. Complete socked-on-the-nose strikes, each on separate 1857, 3¢ dull red (26), both with perf repairs, still Very Fine strikes.
Skinner-Eno No. PP-L 44, PP-F1 19; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400
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Leavitt Machine, "Boston, Mass. Jan. 7.76". Type A-1 canceller, 14 oblique bars with two cork cancels, tying 1870, 3¢ green + 1875, 2¢ vermilion (147+178) on cover to Nice, France, red Boston exchange cds and French transit cds additionally tying 2¢, receiving ba
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Letter "L" of Alton, Ill. Complete strike on 1861, 3¢ rose, Very Fine and choice, with 2023 Crowe certificate. Scott No. 65.
Skinner-Eno No. LS-L 9; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200
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