Sale 52: The Westpex Sale

Lot 672    

Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept 4, 1873, cds and cork duplex with manuscript date, tying 3¢ Banknote (s.e. at right) on cover to Wakefield, Mass., Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $105

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Lot 673    

Conejos, Colorado, Nov, cds on 1870, 3¢ green entire to Napoli, Italy, uprated with 1870, 1¢ ultramarine + 3¢ green, horizontal pair tied by target handstamps, red New York exchange cds and receiving backstamp; tiny margin tear in left 3¢ stamp, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare unlisted example of the single circle date stamp from Conejos, quite possibly unique.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

This is a confirmed territorial usage as the 10¢ Italian closed mail rate was in effect from 1871 to 1874.

Realized: $260

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Lot 674    

Conejos, Colorado, Jan. 5th, 1874, manuscript postmark on 1870, 3¢ green entire to Berlin, Prussia, uprated with 1870, 3¢ green (edge flaw) and manuscript canceled, manuscript "By closed mail" endorsement at top, red New York exchange cds and straight line "Insufficiently Paid" handstamp; cover a bit reduced with repaired edge nicks at left, Very Fine appearance, the only recorded territorial manuscript postmark from this pot office.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

The 6¢ per half-ounce rate was for the direct rate via N.G.U. to Berlin, Prussia. This letter was marked "By Closed Mail" (7¢ per half-ounce), hence the "Insufficiently Paid" marking.

Realized: $575

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Lot 675    

La Costilla C.T., July 1/66, manuscript postmark on cover to Taos, N. Mex., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose; cover with some contemporary notation and slight reduction at left, Very Fine, one of two known examples of the La. Costilla manuscript postmark from the territorial period.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

The La Costilla post office was established on November 13, 1862. In 1872, a re-survey of the Colorado and New Mexico border determined that the village of Costilla was located in New Mexico Territory resulting in the transfer of the post office on October 21 of that year.

Realized: $800

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Lot 676    

Costilla, Col., Aug 25, clear full cds with fancy star in circle handstamp canceling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Fernando de Taos, N.M., company corner card at left, Very Fine and choice, this is the only example of the Costilla circular date stamp recorded.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $725

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Lot 677    

Currant Creek, Colo., May 24th/71, manuscript postmark on cover to Marion, O., franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote (flaws), with original enclosure and several additional enclosures from correspondence; slightest cover reduction at left, Very Fine, a scarce cover from a very small office.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $190

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Lot 678    

Deer Valley, Colo., Jun 8, 75, manuscript postmark on 1874, 3¢ green entire to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine, this is the only recorded postmark from this town.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Deer Valley was a stage station on the road from Denver to South Park. In October 1878 the Denver South Park and Pacific Railroad reached nearby Bailey's Ranch. Soon thereafter, the Deer Valley post office was moved three miles southwest to the new community of Bailey.

Realized: $750

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Lot 679    

Delaware City, Col., Sep 4th, 69, manuscript postmark on cover to Whitinsville, Mass., franked with manuscript canceled 1869, 3¢ ultramarine, forwarded to Holyoke, Very Fine, this is the only known postmark from the Delaware City post office sent during the offices second period.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 680    

Denver City, Kas, Apr 15, 1861, clear cds with matching "Paid" in oval handstamp on fresh cover to Trenton, N.J., year docketing at left, Very Fine and choice, one of two known examples of this rare postmark in conjunction with the "Paid" in oval handstamp.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $425

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Lot 681    

Denver City, Kans, Jul 2, 1861, two strikes of cds tying 1857, 3¢ dull red, vertical pair and single on illustrated corner card showing the Rocky Mountain News Building scene, to Oquawka, Ill. with manuscript "per C.O.C. & P.P. Ex." express endorsement at lower left; minor cover corner wear, Very Fine, a wonderful illustrated design and usage.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

This double cds was intended for use during the interregnum between Kansas statehood and the formation of Colorado Territory, but apparently was not received until after the territory was admitted. Very few examples are known.

Realized: $2,500

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