Sale 33: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1425    

J. Bamber & Cos., Contra Costa Express, Paid. Black handstamp frank on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, Cal., with bold straightline "San Leandro" handstamp above indicia, 1860 docketing, Extremely Fine, a rare usage from San Leandro.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $375

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Lot 1426    

J. Bamber & Cos., Contra Costa Express, Paid. Superb bold strike of oval handstamp on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, manuscript "Alvarado" notation above indicia; light cover stain, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 1427    

J. Bamber & Co., Contra Costa Express, San Francisco. Bold oval handstamp on both sides of paste-up of Wells Fargo franked 1853, 3¢ red entire, cancelled by blue oval Placerville date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) who turned it over to Bamber in San Francisco for deliver to Oakland, Cal.; light cover soiling and edge wear, F.-V.F., a nice conjunctive usage.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $70

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Lot 1428    

J. Bamber & Cos., Contra Costa Express, Paid. Oval handstamp on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, with manuscript "C" of Centerville at upper right and boxed "Answer By…" pointing hand handstamp, Extremely Fine, a scarce usage from Centerville.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $105

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Lot 1429    

J. Bamber & Cos., Contra Costa Express, Paid. Bold black handstamp frank on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, with pointing hand "Answer by…" box handstamp, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1430    

J. Bamber & Cos., Bacon & Hardy, Paid, Oakland Office, Contra Costa Express. Bold red handstamp frank on 1861 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco; slightly reduced into indicia and minor staining, Fine, very scarce.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $95

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Lot 1431    

J. Bamber & Cos. Express, S.F., Feb 13. Blue cds on 1864 3¢ pink franked (Haller type 2)entire to Auburn, Me., with manuscript "N" of Niles at upper right, entered the mails with New York cds and grid duplex; edge staining at left and missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare and possibly unique usage.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $140

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Lot 1432    

J. Bamber & Cos. Express, S.F., Aug 20. Blue cds on 1864 3¢ pink franked (Haller type 3) entire to San Francisco, manuscript "O" of Somerville at upper right, Very Fine, quite possibly unique.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 1433    

J. Bamber & Cos. Express, S.F., Apr 10. Blue cds on 1864 3¢ pink entire with black company frank (Haller type 3), blue oval Wells Fargo San Francisco date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9), to Virginia City, Nev., Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $110

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Lot 1434    

J. Bamber & Cos. Express, S.F., Jun 13. Three strikes of blue cds on 1864 3¢ pink part paste-up entire with company frank at left (Haller type 2), "American House, Centreville, Alameda County, Cal., Bamber & Mayer, Proprietors." corner card at center, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $160

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