Sale 52: The Westpex Sale

Lot 612    

Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., Jun 5, oval date stamp on cover to Anamosa, Iowa, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by blue "Saint Joseph, Mo., Jun 13, 1860" cds, with original three page enclosure from prospector who mention traveling to Golden City, Boulder and Golden City, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $3,500

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Lot 613    

Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., Oct 16, full well struck oval date stamp on cover to New York City, yellow express label with "The Only Through Express, Direct your Letters Care C.O.C. & P.P. Express, St. Joseph, Mo. or Leavenworth, K.T." inscription, additional "The Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Company St. Joseph, Mo., Oct 22" receiving oval, entered the mails with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by Saint Joseph, Mo., Oct 23 cds and matching grid handstamp, forwarded to Maine with "New York Oct 20, 1860" cds and manuscript "Fowd 6"; top portion of cover restored and backflap replaced, Very Fine appearance, the only example of the Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express label in yellow on cover.
Estimate    $5,000 - 7,500.

Realized: $6,000

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Lot 614    

Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., Nov 6, oval date stamp on front and reverse of 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Philadelphia, Pa., magenta express label with "The Only Through Express, Direct your Letters Care C.O.C. & P.P. Express, St. Joseph, Mo. or Leavenworth, K.T." inscription, entered the mails with "Leavenworth City, Kas, Nov 18" cds canceling indicia; barest cover reduction at right, Very Fine, a lovely example of the Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express label in magenta on cover, with only three examples recorded.
Estimate    $5,000 - 7,500.

Realized: $6,500

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Lot 615    

Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City K.T., Nov 20, oval date stamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Milwaukee, Wis., with additional "Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co., St. Joseph, Mo., Nov 26" receiving oval date stamp, uprated with 1857, 3¢ dull red and entered the mails with "Saint Joseph, Mo., Nov 27" cds, matching grid handstamps canceling and tying adhesive, reverse with additional undated strike of the Denver City express oval used as a prepaid frank; small tear in 3¢ adhesive at top, otherwise Very Fine, ex Barkhausen.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $2,700

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Lot 616    

Denver & Santa Fe Stage Line, Dec 19, 1869, two strikes of blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank at top, addressed to Conejos, Loma Del Norte, Col. Ter., manuscript "$2." express fee charge, partial strike of blue "D.L.O." dead letter office cds and matching "M" handstamp; cover edge wear and small tears, Fine, a unique conjunctive express usage, one of two known covers carried by the Denver & Santa Fe Stage Line, ex Kramer.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

William "One-Armed" Jones began carrying the semi-weekly mail between Denver and Pueblo in 1866. The following year he partnered with Denver merchant Abraham Jacobs to found the Denver and Santa Fe Stage Line. Despite its name, the line operated only between Denver and Trinidad.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 617    

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Aug 18, 1860, company date stamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire addressed to Central City, Rocky Mountains, canceled by "Superior, Wis., Jul 20, 1860" origin cds, with manuscript "Care of Hinckley & Co's Express, St. Joseph, Mo." endorsement; light edge wear and a bit reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, ex Barkhausen.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $325

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Lot 618    

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Sep 13, clear full strike of cds on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Scandia, Minn., with printed company scroll frank at upper left, entered the mails with "Saint Joseph, Mo., Sep 20, 1860" cds and matching grid handstamp canceling indicia; trivial tone spot at upper left, Very Fine, a choice usage.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

From mid-1860 into 1861, Hinckley & Co. made franked envelopes available for the use of his patrons, There are several varieties in wording, type style and stamped envelopes implying that these were produced frequently but in small quantities. The earliest of these scroll franks had no instructional text.

Realized: $2,500

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Lot 619    

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Oct 23, 1860, company cds on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Oquawka, Ill. with printed scroll frank at upper left, entered the mails with "Saint Joseph, Mo., Oct 31" double circle date stamp and matching grid handstamp canceling indicia, manuscript "Due 3cts"; slightly reduced at right with some wear and creasing, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 620    

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Dec 31, 1860, company date stamp on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire with printed scroll frank and St. Joseph in care directive imprint above, to Osterville, Mass., entered the mails with green "Saint Joseph, Mo., Jan 9" cds canceling; small tear at top and slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 621    

Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Feb 18, 1861, company cds on 3¢ Star Die entire with printed scroll frank and "St. Joseph or Omaha, N.T." in care directive imprint above, to Stillwater, Minn., entered the mails with "Saint Joseph, Mo., Feb 28" cds in green; upper right corner restored adding upper portion of indicia, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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