Sale 79: The George J. Kramer Collection of Western Trails and Routes

Lot 3029    

Denver City, Sep 23, blue cds duplexed with four-ring target cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) vertical pair on legal-size cover to Pueblo, Colorado Terr., matching "Due 6" oval due handstamp, patriotic "Floyd Off for the South" cutout affixed at top left; cover tear, F.-V.F., ex-Risvold mounted on his exhibit page.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $425

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Lot 3030    

"Denver, Colo., Feb. 18, 1884", dateline on printed circular enclosed in cover with illustrated corner card showing horseback Law Men shooting Bandits, bearing 1¢ gray blue (206) tied by cork cancel to Loup City Neb., circular reads in part "To the Members of the Rocky Mountain Detective Association: Your special attention is hereby called to the necessity of prompt and efficient service in the discovery of the class of criminals known as horse and cattle thieves. The President and Superintendent of the Association has been appointed as the detective for the Colorado Cattle Growers Association…"; light folds, F.-V.F., ex-Risvold.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $375

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Lot 3031    

Greeley Colo., Jan 7, bold strike of red cds duplexed with circle of wedges ties 3¢ green (158) on cover to Mt. Pulaski Ills., Very Fine and attractive, ex-Risvold.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $350

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Lot 3032    

Kit Carson Colo., Oct 22, sharp complete strike of cds duplexed with cork cancel ties 3¢ green (158) on orange cover to Centre Rutland, Vermont, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 3033    

Nevada C.T., Apr 11, bold strike of cds with matching "Paid 3" fancy cancels tie 3¢ rose (65), deep rich color, on orange cover to New York N.Y.; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $900

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Lot 3034    

Pueblo C. Ty. Mar 15, sharp strike of cds duplexed with cork cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on orange cover to Idaho, Colorado Territory, fresh and Very Fine, ex-David New.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $190

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Lot 3035    

Tin Cup, Gunnison Co., Colo. Jun 28, 1880, purple cds duplexed with star cancel ties 3¢ green (184) on cover to Pagtown Oh.; some edge wear, reduced slightly at left, a Very Fine strike.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 3036    

Colorado, Territorial and State, 1860s-1880s, group of 9 items comprising Golden City Col. T. ties 3¢ #114 to Canon City; Empire City C.T. with #65, Mountain City Col with #65, 1887 Fort Moroan, 1878 Colorado Springs, 1884 Coal Creek with wheel of fortune fancy cancel ties #210, 1883 Fort Garland with #207, 1887 Fort Lewis w/ #210, and a Boon City C.T. type cds on 1864 letter (ex-Risvold), F.-V.F. and interesting group.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Realized: $300

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