Sale 55: United States Postal History

Lot 503    

Carson Valley, U.T., Jul 27, bold strike of cds on 10¢ green on buff entire to Braintree, Mass., Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. U16    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $700

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Lot 504    

Carson Valley, Nev., Aug 28, sharp bold strike on circa 1862 cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose tied by bold target cancel, addressed to San Francisco, Cal.; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a scarce territorial use.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $475

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Lot 505    

Clifton, Nev. Ter., Dec 20, 1863, fancy unique style cds typing faulty 1861, 3¢ rose on buff cover to Toulon, Ill., pencil "Due 6" rating, 1863 docketing at left and slightly reduced, edge wear, Fine and rare (Gamett Rarity 10).
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $375

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Lot 506    

"Diamond Nev, Mar 27 / 78", manuscript postmark ties 1873, 3¢ green strip of four on registered 3¢ green entire to Rome, N.Y., minor edge and perf flaws, Very Fine (Gamett Rarity 8).
Scott No. 158    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $475

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Lot 507    

Fletcher, Esmeralda Co., Nevada, Apr. 10, 1889, purple three-ring cds duplexed with fancy star cancel on 2¢ green entire to Sacramento Cal., Sacramento (4.12) arrival backstamp; Very Fine (Gamett-Paher Rarity 7).
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $350

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Lot 508    

Gerald, Nev. Dec 29, 1885, clear complete strike of cds on legal size cover to Palisade Nev. bearing 1883, 2¢ red brown, small flaws, tied by bold strike fancy star cancel; reduced at left, F.-V.F (Gamett Rarity 8).
Scott No. 210    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $675

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Lot 509

Gold Hill, Nevada (Carte-De-Viste), carte-de-visite showing view of town from the North, reverse with Lawrence & Houseworth, San Francisco imprint on reverse, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

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Lot 510    

Gordon, Nev., Mar 18, 1907, clear strike of duplex ties 1903, 1¢ green on post card to Millett Nev., Very Fine and rare (Gamett S/R 9).
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Gordon was only open for 9 months from June 1906 to March 1907.

Realized: $375

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Lot 511    

Jumbo, Nev., May 5, 1909, perfect strike of duplex ties 1908, 1¢ Franklin on post card to Corrallis, Ore., picture side of Lincoln Hall at Nevada State Univ.; Very Fine and choice (Gamett S/R 8).
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $100

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Lot 512    

Lodivale, Nev., Jul. 13, 1910, duplex postmark tying 1¢ Washington-Franklin on illustrated postcard, Very Fine, A lovely example of this short lived Post Office (Gamett Rarity 9).
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $425

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