Lot 448
Bozeman, Mont., Mar 10. Cds on cover to Bristol, Wis., franked with pen canceled 1869, 3¢ ultramarine and tied by blue target, matching Bristol forwarding cds and sent to Woodworths; cover reduced at left, Fine.Scott No. 114 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $45
Lot 449
Chico, Mont. 12/30. Manuscript postmark on 1883, 2¢ red entire to Shelby Center, N.Y., matching manuscript cancel and 1883 pencil docket; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $45
Lot 450
Deer Lodge, M.T. Manuscript postmark on two 1868 covers from correspondence to Keokuk, Iowa, each franked with 1868, 3¢ rose, F. grill, both with original enclosures with interesting content including mentioning of the postmaster, miners, etc.; cover wear and tears, Fine.Scott No. 94 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $210
Lot 451
Diamond City, Mont., Oct 3. Clear cds and target duplex tying 1861, 3¢ rose on fresh cover to Virginia City, Very Fine, scarce so choice.Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $280
Lot 452
Gallatin, M.T. Aprl 30. Manuscript postmark at top of lodge cover to Virginia City, franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose, 1868 docketing at left; cover a bit reduced at left, Very Fine, a scarce territorial postmark.Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot 453
Helena, Montano, Apr 10. Partial cds on cover to Ingersoll, Canada West, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose, strip of four (2¢ overpayment) tied by grid cancels, light receiving backstamp; some trimmed out perfs between stamps, Fine.Scott No. 65 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $35
Lot 454
Helena, Montano, Dec 24. Bold cds alongside grid canceled 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Maine; light cover crease, Very Fine.Scott No. 65 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $45
Lot 455
Livingston, M.T., Jun 13, 1883. Full bold cds on registered cover to Chicago, Ill., franked with 10¢ brown + 3¢ green just tied by grid cancels, receiving backstamp; slight cover reduction at top, Very Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $35
Lot 456
Meadow Creek, Mont., Feb 10, 1892. Purple cds and grid duplex on 2¢ green entire to Virginia City, receiving backstamp; cover reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $85
Lot 457
Sweet Grass, Mont, Apr 25, 1880. Purple town postmark on cover to St. Louis, Mo., 3¢ Banknote tied by matching target and 3¢ Postage Due tied by "Short Paid" handstamp; small stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $190