Sale 41: Western Postal History

Lot 349    

(Sierra) Alleghany/Feb. 15, 1865 (Cal.). Manuscript postmark on 1861 3¢ entire to Sacramento, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $65

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Lot 350    

(Sierra) Downieville, Cal./Mar 16, 1859. Circular postmark (Williams SIE-290) on 1853-55 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Romulus, N.Y., entire with fancy Star in Circle with Dot at center, tiny stains, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $160

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Lot 351    

(Sierra) Downieville, Cal./Jul. 18. Unusually clear strike of balloon type cds with manuscript "5" rate on 1852 folded cover to Secretary of State in Sacramento, forwarded to Vallejo with additional manuscript "5" rate & "Sacramento City, Cal." cds, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $200

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Lot 352    

(Sierra) Downieville, Cal., Jul 26, 1861. Cds (SIE-290) and matching fancy star handstamp canceling on 1860, 10¢ Star Die entire to Fort Madison, Iowa; cover tear at bottom, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $270

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Lot 353    

(Sierra) Downieville, Cal. Cds and fancy Star cancel on 1860-61 10¢ green Star Die entire to New York, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $190

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Lot 354    

(Sierra) Eureka North, Cal./Spt. 10, '58. Manuscript postmark on neat cover to Yuba franked with manuscript cancelled 1857 3¢ dull red, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $125

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Lot 355    

(Sierra) Forest City, Cal./Sept. 22. Large size double circle postmark ties 1851 3¢ dull red on cover to Yuba City, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $85

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Lot 356    

(Sierra) La Porte Cal, Dec 30. Manuscript postmark on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire, Masonic Lodge correspondence to Yuba City with original 1857 mostly printed enclosure, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 357    

(Sierra) La Porte, Cal. Bold red balloon cds tying 1857 10¢ green, type I (small defect) on embossed ladies cover to Maine, adhesive additionally cancelled with manuscript pen cancel, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 31    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $180

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Lot 358    

(Sierra) La Porte (California). Crude black straight-line postal strike (Williams SIE-0920) with two matching "Free" hand stamps and "W. Youlen" handstamp, Very Fine, a most unusual rarity, ex-Myerson.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

W. [William] Youlen was not a legitimately appointed post master but assumed the post as such for La Porte for a period of several weeks to a few months. It is believed this took place in the late 1850?s. Several examples of his mark are known to have passed through the mail, a like example, also addressed to San Jose is located in the Wiltsee Collection. See Letter of Gold, page 310.

Realized: $1,900

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