Lot
546 
(Montana) Summit M.T., July 29th, 1879. Manuscript postmark in purple on 1874, 2¢ green entire to Sandovae, Ill.; cover corner nick at top and a bit reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $170
Lot
547
Austin, N.T. Manuscript postmark on a well-traveled cover from North Andover, Ms. to Nevada Territory, then forwarded to San Francisco with Austin manuscript postmark, cover with scarce "San Francisco Advertised" postmark backstamp, roughly opened at left, Very Fine, a rare Nevada manuscript postmark. Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $160
Lot
548
(Nevada) Dean, Nev. Bold cds & target cancel ties 8¢ Bureau issue on 2¢ green entire to Eureka, Nev. paying the registry rate, right side of entire replaced, handsome Very Fine appearance, Helbock R7, 1894-1905. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $250
Lot
549
(Nevada Territory) Washoe City, Nev. T. Clear blue postmark on a small cover to Iowa, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $105
Lot
550
(New Jersey) Swiftsure Stage. Manuscript "Swiftsure Mail" at lower left on folded letter to Somerville N.J., "Newark N.J. Mar. 16" double-oval datestamp, manuscript. "6" in red, waterstain at lower right and tiny tears at bottom, otherwise Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $70
Lot
551
(New Mexico) New Mexico territory covers, 1881-92. 4 covers; including 1889 Victoria cds on 2¢ entire, scarce 1881 manuscript Turquesa on 3¢ entire (faults), 1890 Deming duplex postmark on steer illustrated ad cover and partial 1892 Santa Fe duplex on Palace Hotel illustrated ad cover, condition varies. Estimate $200 - 250.
Realized: $105
Lot
552
(New Mexico Territory) Fort Craig, N.M., Feby 21. Complete strike of cds on fresh cover to North Bloomfield, O., franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 3¢ dull red, with original enclosure datelined "Fort Craig. New Mexico, Feb 20th, 1861" from wife of a lieutenant in 8th U.S. infantry, with interesting content regarding slow mails and the relations with Indians including "If we stay here Mart will probably have to go and fight Indians for it is impossible to make a treaty with all the Navajoes and the Apaches have declared war", Extremely Fine, an exceptional postmark and letter from Fort Craig. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,350
Lot
553
(New York) New/York. Light strike of red two-line handstamp on legal-size 1760 cover to Penn., unspecified origin, ms "On his Majesty's Service" and "6.16" rating for overweight, split along folds and some edgewear, still Fine, charged for three times the 6dwt rate plus 16gr ship fee. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $120
Lot
554
(New York) New/York. Two-line handstamp on folded cover from Ireland to Samuel and Robert Purviance of Baltimore, well-struck "LARNE" straightline handstamp, docketing indicates sender was Samuel Montgomery and letter date was Dec. 13, 1771, side flap with "15/IA" (Jan. 15, 1772) and "23/IA" (Jan. 23) Bishop's Marks, "24/AP" Franklin Mark indicating arrival date in New York, several rate markings including "4" crossed out, "In all 1N10" and "10.16", slight toning along vertical file fold, still Very Fine, a very rare Colonial transatlantic cover from Ireland. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $475
Lot
555
(New York) Schoharie Court House, N.Y., February 25. Clear strike red large rimless cds on ca. 1822 folded letter sheet to the postmaster in Albany, N.Y., matching straight line "Free." handstamp at top, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100