Sale 31: The Autumn Sale

Lot 345    

Big Thompson, Col. Large part of cds on cover to Ohio, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by grid, with enclosure datelined "Big Thompson C.T., May 3, 1868" and an additional letter from 1866; cover edge wear, Fine, a rare usage from Big Thompson.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 346    

Black Hawk Point Col, Feb 15. Black cds on circa 1868 cover to Rhode Island franked with 1867 3¢ rose grill tied by matching cork killer, flap replaced & repair at top left does not affect markings, stamp or address, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $50 - 75.

Realized: $70

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Lot 347    

Black Hawk, C.T., Mar 25, 1862. Cds on cover to New York, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by unusual cork cancel; cover tears at top affecting postmark and stamp with pre-use crease, F.-V.F., a scarce custom made year date town postmark; signed S. Ashbrook.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 348    

Boulder, C.T. Apr 8 [1862 or 1863]. Black cds on cover to Massachusetts franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by matching target cancel, Very Fine overall, The earliest of four different territorial handstamps.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 349    

Boulder Col. Aug 9. Second type territorial cds on cover with "United States Court, Little Rock, Arkansas" corner card & interesting original Boulder Advertising Letter Sheet enclosed, franked with 3¢ Bank Note & tied by target cancel, the sender was apparently traveling in Colorado for his health, Very Fine and attractive, a very scarce item with the used Advertising Lettersheet.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $200

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Lot 350    

Central City Colo. May 10. First type black cds and cork killer on 1870 3¢ Postal entire to Ohio, upper right corner missing clear of indicia and small mended tear at center, minor bit of staining, otherwise F.-V.F (no photo).
Estimate    $30 - 40.

Realized: $15

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Lot 351    

Central City, Colo., Jul 19. Clear cds and small cork cancel tying 1869, 3¢ ultramarine (light creases) on cover to Michigan, with original 1870 enclosure; cover slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F., ex Chase.
Scott No. 114    Estimate $50 - 75.

Realized: $35

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Lot 352    

Den. & Georgetown Agt., Dec 20. Clear cds and small cork cancel tying 1¢ Banknote on open circular rate cover to Illinois; cover tears at top and bottom, F.-V.F., a scarce agent postmark from this narrow gauge railroad line.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $200

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Lot 353    

Denver, Col. Bold cds and target duplex on two covers; one tying 1861, 3¢ rose single on cover with United States Branch Mint, Denver. imprint, to La Porte and docketed 1867, other cover with Tremont House corner card and franked with 1861, 3¢ rose pair, later with edge tears affecting stamps, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $190

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Lot 354    

Denver, Colo. Rec'd, Jul. 12. Double circle postmark on 1876 cover from Illinois to Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, forwarded to Greeley, Colorado Territory, then to Denver, with Denver receiving cds struck on face, Instructional markings include "Forwarded", "Unclaimed" and "Returned to Writer", the last canceled by pen, cover stained and soiled with opening cut at top, Fine (no photo).
Estimate    $30 - 40.

Realized: $10

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