Sale 20: The Westpex Sale

Lot 21    

Sacramento, Cal., 40, June 28. Circular integral rate postmark (Williams SAC-2490) on 1850 folded letter to Plymouth, Ills., with three page enclosure datelined "Big Bar, June 21st, 1850", cover with minor tone spots, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $350

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Lot 22    

Sacramento, Cal., 40, July 10. Bold circular integral rate postmark (Williams SAC-2490) on 1850 folded letter to Bristol, Illinois, matching arched "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "40" rate below, three page enclosure datelined "Sacramento City, 6th July, 1850", cover with a few minor tone spots, Very Fine.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $475

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Lot 23    

Sacramento, Cal., 12½, July 20. Circular integral rate postmark (Williams SAC-2510) on cover to San Francisco, integral rate crossed out and re-rated "25" in pen at top right paying the double rate, cover expertly cleaned and refolded, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $375

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Lot 24    

Sacramento, Cal., 12½, Aug 1. Clear full strike of circular integral rate postmark (Williams SAC-2510) on 1850 folded letter to San Francisco, Extremely Fine, ex Haas.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $750

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Lot 25    

Sacramento, Cal., 40, Aug 24. Circular integral rate postmark (Williams SAC-2490) on 1850 folded letter to Hampden, Maine, with matching arched "Paid" in oval handstamp at left, three page enclosure datelined "North Fork, Aug 11th, 1850", Very Fine, an uncommon usage the arched "Paid" handstamp in conjunction with the integral postmark.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $575

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Lot 26    

Sacramento, Cal., 40, Sep 11. Circular integral rate postmark (Williams SAC-2490) used two days after Statehood, on 1850 cover to Newark, New Jersey, cover with edge wear, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $70

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Lot 27    

Sacramento, Cal., 12½, Sep 11. Circular integral rate postmark (Williams SAC-2510) used two days after Statehood, on 1850 folded letter to James F. Reed (member of the Donner Party) in San Jose, enclosure datelined "Jackson Creek, Sept 1st 1850", Very Fine, ex Liechtenstein.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $525

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Lot 28    

Sacramento City, Cal., Nov 20. Circular postmark (Williams SAC-2520) on 1850 folded letter to San Francisco, manuscript "12½" rate, red "San Francisco, Cal., Dec 30" cds and matching red "2" handstamp for additional advertising fee (14½¢ due), Extremely Fine, an interesting local usage; signed S. Ashbrook.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $230

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Lot 29    

Sacramento, Cal., 12½, Nov 21. Circular integral rate postmark (Williams SAC-2510) on 1850 folded letter to the Secretary of State in San Jose regarding election returns, letter datelined "Fremont, County of Yolo, Oct. 7th, 1850" from acting Coroner and Sheriff, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $110

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Lot 30    

Sacramento City, Cal., Dec 13. Circular postmark (Williams SAC-2520) on 1850 cover to Stamford, Conn., matching small "80" rate handstamp at left, cover refolded & one flap added, Very Fine, a very rare rate marking.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $400

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