
Lot
656
Amos, Nev., Nov 14, 1889 (Humboldt), clear cds on cover to Springport, Ind., franked with 2¢ Banknote tied by matching target handstamp, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, a very rare short-lived first period postmark (Gamett-Paher Rarity 10). Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $450

Lot
657
Bristol, Nev., Jun 23, 1881 (Lincoln), bold cds and star in circle duplex canceling on 1876, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco; partial backflap and slight reduction at top, otherwise Very Fine (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7) (photo on web site). Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $475

Lot
658
Bunkerville, 10/9/85 (Lincoln), manuscript postmark on cover to Chapel En Le Frith, England, franked with manuscript canceled 2¢ + 3¢ Banknotes, transit and receiving backstamps; flaws including folds, one affecting stamps, F.-V.F., a rare and seldom seen cancel (photo on web site). Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $210

Lot
659
Dun Glen, Nv, Aug 7 (Humboldt), manuscript postmark on 1866 cover to New York, franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose, with original enclosure, Very Fine and choice, a rare early postmark (Gamett & Paher Rarity 6). Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $350

Lot
660
Esmeralda, Nev, Jan 19, '66 (Esmeralda), bold cds and target duplex canceling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Very Fine and choice, a choice strike of this scarce postmark (Gamett & Paher Rarity 9). Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325

Lot
661
Fletcher, Esmeralda Co., Nevada, Apr. 10, 1889 (Esmeralda), purple cds and star duplex canceling on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Sacramento, receiving backstamp, Very Fine and choice (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7). Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $210

Lot
662
Fort McDermit., Nevada., May 16, 1886 (Humboldt), blue cds on cover to Rutland, Vt., franked with 1883, 2¢ red brown (corner creases) tied by boxed grid handstamp, with original enclosure with interesting content regarding the area and the local Paiute Indians…I wish you could see the Paiute Indians. They go by on ponies. Squaws on astride with papooses hanging from the horn of their saddles and sometimes a small child in front and behind. They wear handkerchiefs tied around their heads and gay blankets for wraps…, Very Fine (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7). Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $280

Lot
663
Franktown, Nev., Oct 8, 1876 (Washoe), blue cds canceling on 1876, 3¢ green entire to Red Bluff, Cal., with additional manuscript cancel, original enclosure; reduced at right slightly into indicia, a Very Fine strike, a scarce second period postmark (Gamett & Paher Rarity 8) (photo on web site). Estimate $150 - 200.

Lot
664
Hiko, Nev., 5/26/78 (Lincoln), manuscript postmark on cover to Sparta Centre, Mich., franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote; slight foxing, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $80

Lot
665
Incline, Nevada, Washoe Co., Oct 4, 1889 (Washoe), clear oval date stamp with manuscript day on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Akron, O., with matching grid handstamp canceling, receiving backstamp, Very Fine and choice (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7). Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150