Lot
161 
Nevada Col Ter, crude dateless balloon handstamp tying 1857 3¢ dull red (defective) on 1861 cover to New York, manuscript "Sept 23" added alongside, some cover wear & staining, front mostly separated from back, however back is original, F.-V.F. and rare, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book. Estimate $300 - 400.
This is generally regarded as the most spectacular of all Colorado territorial postmarks. It was carved for, or possibly by, the postmaster, John J. Ratliff. The stamp would be demonetized in Colorado December 1.
Realized: $850