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U.S. Postal History: California Balance Lots (A-M)

Lots 140-149 Lots 150-159 Lots 160-169 Lots 170-175

Lot 140    

Alameda County Postmark Collection. Approximately 390 covers and cards; most 20th century to modern, many better early postmarks with highlights including 1899 Golden Gate, 1860's Haywood manuscript, 1903 Haywards, 160 Oakland postmarks from 1889, 1887 Mills Seminary, 1888 Niles, 1880 San Leandro with negative SL cancel, 1880 Washington Corners; clear readable strikes throughout (no photo).
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $190

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Lot 141    

Alpine and Amador County Postmark Collection. Approximately 160 covers and cards; most 20th century to modern with strength in 1900-50's, early postmarks with Alpine - 1880 Markeeville and Almador - 1869 Buena Vista manuscript, Ione Wells Fargo express, 1880 Ione Valley, 1885 Pine Grove, scarce 1870's Plymouth manuscript, 1909 Roundtop & 1890 Volcano; clear readable strikes throughout (no photo).
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 142    

Amador County Balance. Small lot of 17 covers from various different towns in Amador County, numerous different frankings & markings, towns include Amador City, Electra, Fiddletown, Ione Valley, Lancha Plana, Oleta, Plymouth, Sutter Creek & Volcano, mixed condition, F.-V.F., worth careful inspection.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $260

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Lot 143    

Butte County Balance. Small lot of 20 covers & one cover front from various different towns in Butte County, numerous different frankings & markings, towns include Bidwells Bar, Cherokee, Chico, Clipper Mills, Forbestown (two showing Kicking Mule Cancel), Gridley, Honcut, Merrimac, Nord, Oroville, Pentz & West Branch, mixed condition, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $425

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Lot 144    

Butte County Postmark Collection. Approximately 200 covers and cards; most 20th century to modern, better early postmarks with highlights including scarce 1889 Brush Creek, 1880's Central House, 1892 Hurletown on package receipt with Forbestown kicking mule duplex postmark, 1896 Nord deformed postmark, 1886 Pentz; clear readable strikes throughout (no photo).
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $160

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Lot 145    

Calaveras County Balance. Small lot of 14 covers from various different towns in Calaveras County, a variety of different frankings & markings, towns include Angel's, Camanche, Copperopolis, Jenny Lind (manuscript), Mokelumne Hill, Rail Road Flat, San Andreas (including manuscript postmark), Vallicita & Wallace, West Point, mixed condition, Fine.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $290

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Lot 146    

Calaveras County Postmark Collection. Approximately 120 covers and cards; virtually all 20th century to modern, early postmarks with 1870's Big Trees, Fosteria, Murphy, 1894 Robinsons Ferry, 1850's Wells, Fargo & Co. San Andreas usage, 1888 Telegraph City, 1889 West Point, etc. (no photo).
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $145

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Lot 147    

1887-1910 California Advertising Covers. Attractive lot of five covers (1887-1910), all various different illustrated advertising designs, couple small faults, generally Very Fine, a most attractive lot.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $145

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Lot 148    

California Balance Collection. An interesting lot of 105 covers from a wide variety of towns, many different frankings & markings represented, virtually all from the 19th century, towns include Adelaida, Auburn, Brooklyn, Camp Curry, Centreville, Colusa, Dos Palos, Georgetown, Greenwood, Iowa City, Kelsey, Lincoln, Madera, Maine Praire, Mariposa, Martinez, Nappa City, St. John, San Pedro, Smith River, Sur, Tehama, Todd's Valley, Washington Corners, Yreka, plus much more, mixed condition, F.-V.F., worth careful inspection.
Estimate    $3,000 - 4,000.

Realized: $1,900

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Lot 149    

California cover balance. Fifteen items, ten Wells Fargo franks including three unused, Pacific Union Express, Freeman & Co's, repaired Everts Wilson & Co, couple with corner cards, mostly Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $240

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