Sale 108: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1137    

(Mississippi) Ship Island, Miss., bold manuscript postmark dated "March 24" on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "Paid 3" at right, Very Fine, a scarce manuscript postmark.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 1138    

(Nebraska) Fort Kearny, N.T., Jun 20, forwarding cds on 1864 cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose pink (65b) canceled by target handstamp with matching "Linneus, Mo., May 13" origin cds at left, readdressed to Fort Bridger, Utah with manuscript "Advd June 1st" and "Ford 3cts Due" at top, additional red manuscript "ad July 1st" at Fort Bridger; stamp with margin flaws, F.-V.F., an interesting usage sent along the California trail during Indian Wars of 1864.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1139

(Nevada) 1867-69 Austin, Nevada Mining Certificates, two different; includes "Keystone Silver Mining Company, at Austin, Nevada" Mining Certificate for 500 share stocks of the company signed "New York, Mar 2nd, 1867", with Revenue 25¢ Certificate (R44c) manuscript canceled, with lovely top central illustrated mining scene, and "Plymouth Silver Mining Company" (Austin, Nevada) Mining Certificate for 50 share stocks of the company signed "New York, April 24th, 1869", with Revenue 25¢ Insurance (R46c) manuscript canceled, with illustrated mining scene at top center; small usual flaws, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $110

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Lot 1140    

(New Jersey) Haddonfield, N.J., ornate 28mm black fancy with negative letters on 1841 folded letter to Providence, R.I. with "18¾" manuscript rate, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

A GEM STRIKE AND ONE OF THE BEST WE HAVE SEEN.

Realized: $1,050

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