Sale 73: The March Sale

Lot 1083    

Fidler, Colo., Oct 14, 1881 (Fremont), full cds with matching target handstamp canceling on 3¢ green entire to Columbus, O., receiving backstamp; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a rare and short-lived post office.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Fidler was a depot and post office located on the Grape Creek Branch of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway from Canon City to Westcliffe. It operated from June 17, 1881 to October 26, 1882.

Realized: $850

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Lot 1084    

Fort Lewis, Colo., Jun 12, 1881 (La Plata), full strike of cds on cover to Copenhagen, N.Y., franked with 3¢ Banknote canceled by target handstamp, with original enclosure datelined "In Camp, near Fort Lewis" with interesting Indian content…I doubt if I return to (Fort) Bayand soon. There has been trouble approaching (sic) with the Utes here, on account of the Government wishing to move them out of Colorado or the Governor of Colorado, is quite anxious to move them because they have good lands; cover reduced and opened at sides and bottom, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $220

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Lot 1085    

Fort Lewis, Colo., May 27, 1883 (La Plata), cds and Maltese cross duplex tying 3¢ Banknote on cover to Rochester, N.Y.; cover mostly opened at sides, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1086    

Fort Lyon, Col. Oct 18 (Bent), full cds and matching target canceling 1861, 3¢ rose on fresh cover to Jacksonville, Vt., 1867 docketing at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1087    

Ft. Lyon, Dec 26 (Bent), bold purple cds with target handstamp canceling on 1874, 3¢ green entire to New York City; small tone spot affecting indicia, still Very Fine, an exceptional strike.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $160

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Lot 1088    

Fort Lyon, Colo., Jan 3, 1885 (Bent), bold cds with matching wheel-of-fortune handstamps canceling 2¢ red brown, two singles on cover to Detroit, Mich.; receiving backstamp, Extremely Fine, a superb strike.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $160

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Lot 1089    

Franceville, Colo., Sep 20, 1886 (El Paso), clear cds with cork handstamp canceling on 2¢ brown corner card entire to Waterville, Vt.; light edge toning at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $525

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Lot 1090    

Fraser, Colo., Jan 30, 1884. (Grand), two-line postmark with matching fancy star handstamp canceling on 2¢ red entire to Little Rock, Ark.; a bit reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $80

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Lot 1091    

Gladstone, Colo., Apr 18, 1885 (San Juan), cds and grid duplex tying 2¢ Banknote on cover to Silverton; slight cover reduction at right, Very Fine, ex-D. New.
Scott No. 210    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $650

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Lot 1092    

Gold Hill, Colo., Jan 16, 1883 (Boulder), bold sharp cds and grid duplex tying well centered 3¢ Banknote on cover to Silver Cliff, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $130

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