Lot 1425
J. Bamber & Cos., Contra Costa Express, Paid. Black handstamp frank on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, Cal., with bold straightline "San Leandro" handstamp above indicia, 1860 docketing, Extremely Fine, a rare usage from San Leandro.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $375
Lot 1426
J. Bamber & Cos., Contra Costa Express, Paid. Superb bold strike of oval handstamp on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, manuscript "Alvarado" notation above indicia; light cover stain, Extremely Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot 1427
J. Bamber & Co., Contra Costa Express, San Francisco. Bold oval handstamp on both sides of paste-up of Wells Fargo franked 1853, 3¢ red entire, cancelled by blue oval Placerville date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) who turned it over to Bamber in San Francisco for deliver to Oakland, Cal.; light cover soiling and edge wear, F.-V.F., a nice conjunctive usage.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $70
Lot 1428
J. Bamber & Cos., Contra Costa Express, Paid. Oval handstamp on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, with manuscript "C" of Centerville at upper right and boxed "Answer By…" pointing hand handstamp, Extremely Fine, a scarce usage from Centerville.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $105
Lot 1429
J. Bamber & Cos., Contra Costa Express, Paid. Bold black handstamp frank on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, with pointing hand "Answer by…" box handstamp, Extremely Fine and choice.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $170
Lot 1430
J. Bamber & Cos., Bacon & Hardy, Paid, Oakland Office, Contra Costa Express. Bold red handstamp frank on 1861 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco; slightly reduced into indicia and minor staining, Fine, very scarce.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $95
Lot 1431
J. Bamber & Cos. Express, S.F., Feb 13. Blue cds on 1864 3¢ pink franked (Haller type 2)entire to Auburn, Me., with manuscript "N" of Niles at upper right, entered the mails with New York cds and grid duplex; edge staining at left and missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare and possibly unique usage.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $140
Lot 1432
J. Bamber & Cos. Express, S.F., Aug 20. Blue cds on 1864 3¢ pink franked (Haller type 3) entire to San Francisco, manuscript "O" of Somerville at upper right, Very Fine, quite possibly unique.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot 1433
J. Bamber & Cos. Express, S.F., Apr 10. Blue cds on 1864 3¢ pink entire with black company frank (Haller type 3), blue oval Wells Fargo San Francisco date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9), to Virginia City, Nev., Very Fine and choice.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $110
Lot 1434
J. Bamber & Cos. Express, S.F., Jun 13. Three strikes of blue cds on 1864 3¢ pink part paste-up entire with company frank at left (Haller type 2), "American House, Centreville, Alameda County, Cal., Bamber & Mayer, Proprietors." corner card at center, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160