Sale 41: Western Postal History

Lot 849    

Alexander, Nev./Jan. 11, 1897. Perfect strike of purple cds on cover to Virginia franked with 2¢ Bureau issue tied by matching strike of target cancel, Extremely Fine (Gamett-Paher Rarity 6).
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $200

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Lot 850    

Alpha Station, Nevada/Feb. 8, 1886. Bold strike of octagonal postmark on uprated 2¢ entire to Denmark, additional franked with 3¢ Bank Note, Very Fine, A unique postmark which is used two days after the closure of the Alpha Post Office (This cover is mentioned in the Gamett-Paher book.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $220

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Lot 851    

Austin, Nev./Jul. 21. Cds on 1861 3¢ entire to Michigan, cancelled by fancy negative handstamp of "Eagle & Arrows", included is original enclosure, reduced at right & top right corner replaced including small part of indicia, some edge wear, Very Fine strike, a very rare Western Fancy Cancel.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $85

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Lot 852    

Bernice, Nev./10/2. Manuscript postmark on 2¢ brown entire to California, small tear at top & reduced at left, F.-V.F (Gamett-Paher Rarity 7).
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $60

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Lot 853    

Bullionville, Nev./5/16/'77. Manuscript postmark on 3¢ green entire to Eberhardt, Nev., few small edge nicks, reduced at left, F.-V.F (Gamett-Paher Rarity 7).
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 854    

Bunkerville, Nev./5.18.80. Manuscript postmark tying 3¢ Bank Note on cover to Chicago, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $115

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Lot 855    

Canon City, Nev./Jun. 15. Cds on cover to Sacramento franked with 1861 3¢ rose, cancelled by target cancel, slightly reduced at left, F.-V.F. (Gamett-Paher Rarity 10). No.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $325

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Lot 856    

Carson City, Nev. T./May 23, 1863. Blue double circle postmark on cover to New York franked with 1861 1¢ blue + three 3¢ rose cancelled by matching blue segmented cancel, 3¢ adhesives with couple perf flaws, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $180

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Lot 857    

Carson City, U.T., Feb 13 (Nevada Territory). Two strikes of blue cds, one tying 1861, 10¢ yellow green on cover to Syracuse, N.Y., light cover toning, Fine.
Scott No. 68    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 858    

Carson Valley, Nev./Aug. 28. Cds on cover to San Francisco franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by target cancel, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $170

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