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Sale 35: The Autumn Sale

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U.S. Postal History: California Postmarks - Amador to Los Angeles Counties

Lots 37-46 Lots 47-56 Lots 57-66 Lots 67-74

Lot 47    

(Calaveras) North Branch, Cal. Unlisted type postmark in semi-circle with manuscript date on double 6¢ rate cover to Massachusetts with manuscript "Paid 12cts" at top right, some cover faults including nick at top & tear affecting postmark, Fine, a unique example of this early fancy type postmark from California.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $130

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Lot 48    

(Calaveras) San Andreas (Cal.). Manuscript postmark on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Yuba City, flap torn, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 49    

(Calaveras) Volcano, Cal. Postmark (CAL-) on buff cover to Yuba City with matching "Paid 3" in circle rate handstamp, included is printed form of the Free Mason's Volcano Lodge rejecting a application for membership, Very Fine. SG No. p.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $210

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Lot 50    

(Colusa) Gilmore, Cal. Manuscript postmark on 1881 cover to New York franked with manuscript cancelled 3¢ green Bank Note (few perf flaws due to placement at edge of cover), Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $125

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Lot 51    

(Colusa) Moon's Ranch, Cal. Manuscript postmark (COL-1280) on 1854 buff cover to Illinois with manuscript "Paid 6", included is original enclosure which includes …I am afraid that I am a few days too late to have this letter go out by the 15th. The mail is carried now on this side of the river only once a week and I Cannot send this to Sac. City untill next Thursday…, Very Fine, a scarce Colusa County period usage.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 52    

(Colusa) Moon's Ranch, Cal., Aug 9th, 1854. Manuscript postmark (COL-1280) on buff cover to Illinois with manuscript "Paid 6", with original enclosure, Very Fine, a scarce Colusa County period usage.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $170

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Lot 53    

(El Dorado) Cold Spring, Cal., Dec 14. Manuscript postmark (ELD-370) on 1852 folded letter sheet to Vallejo, Cal., manuscript "5" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $65

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Lot 54    

(El Dorado) Cold Spring, Cal. Manuscript postmark (ELD-370) on 1853 folded letter to Columbus, O., with manuscript "Paid 6" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 55    

(El Dorado) Culloma, Cal. Bold blue cds on buff cover to Virginia with matching "10" rate handstamp, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $95

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Lot 56    

(El Dorado) Diamond Springs (Cal.). Pristine manuscript postmark (ELD-740) on 1853-55 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Washington, D.C., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $125

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