Lot
1040 
Kit Carson, Col. Aug 25 70, manuscript postmark on 1864 3¢ pink entire to Delaware; backflap damage slightly affecting at upper left, Very Fine, only a few manuscript postmark usages from Kit Carson known, used between March 30 and August 25, 1870.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $160
Lot
1041
Kit Carson Colo., Oct 22, sharp complete strike of cds on orange cover to Centre Rutland, Vermont, franked with 3¢ Bank Note (158) tied by cork cancel, Very Fine.Scott No. 158 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $160
Lot
1042
Lake Gulch, Col. Terr. Jun 26, 1863, dateline on patriotic stationery, original orange envelope franked with 1861 1¢ blue (63, defective) canceled with black target, but not tied (but appears to originate), cover addressed "Miss Marion C. Chamberlain, Present, Care of Miss E.J. Pillsbury, Secret Express", contents of letter, in part, "…Denver is as wicked as ever. The Governor has run away on account of buying government supplies with drafts which are not recognized by the government…It seems almost everything in our glorious country is going to ruin…But we must have patience and trust in our father Abraham [Lincoln]…", cover with significant edge wear and a few small tears, Very Fine, a very rare patriotic lettersheet used in Colorado.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $525
Lot
1043
Mill City, Col. Ty. Oct 8, bold black circa 1870 cds with target killer tying 3¢ 1869 issue (two corner defects) on cover to Philadelphia, with St. Nicholas Hotel, Central, Colorado corner card; repaired at left including tear affecting corner card, Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Mill City was laid out in 1859 as the "Rush to the Rockies" began. It soon became a smelter and milling city from whence its name was derived. By 1879, its name was changed to Dumont and the town survives today nestled in the narrow confines of Clear Creek, six miles west of Idaho Springs.
Realized: $190
Lot
1044
Mountain City KT 24 Nov (Colorado), manuscript postmark on 1860 cover to Massachusetts franked with manuscript cancelled 1857 3¢ dull red, trifle damage to one sideflap, overall soiling, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
This mining camp was established in Gregory Diggins in 1859. The post office opened January 17, 1860.
Lot
1045
Nevada C.T. May 6, bold black cds with circle of wedges killer tying 1861 3¢ rose (65, minor faults) on buff cover to New York, pencil "1863" may indicate the date, some cover flaws, Fine.Scott No. 65 Estimate $75 - 100.
Lot
1046
Nevada City C.T. July 15, manuscript postmark on very early (1860 or 1861) territorial cover to New York, franked with manuscript cancelled 1857 3¢ Dull Red, slight reduction at left just into manuscript postmark, Fine and rare.Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50
Lot
1047
Pleasant Valley Camp, Purgatory River, Col Tery, Sept 4th, manuscript sender's endorsement at left and partial notation on backflap "…C. Gould, Co. F, 1st Col. Volts [Volunteers]" on 3¢ pink on buff entire to Melrose, Mass; at top is "Moores Ranch Kan Sept 10" black manuscript postmark, about one-third of flaps on verso replaced or missing, couple small tears at top including one into the manuscript postmark, Very Fine appearance.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150
Lot
1048
Pueblo, C.T. Jany 6/66, manuscript postmark with manuscript cancelled 1861 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Pennsylvania, received docketing; toning at upper left impacting manuscript, slightly reduced at right, Fine, ex-Persson.Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
1049
Spanish Bar, C.T., two cover from the "Shaver" correspondence to Illinois, each franked with 1861 3¢ (65) with manuscript Spanish Bar postmark of 1864, some faults, Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
The first gold that was panned in the Idaho area was at Spanish Bar. The town was named for the many Mexican prospectors who work the various streams and creeks. The Post Office opened in December 1860 while still part of Kansas Territory. Complete images:
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Realized: $50