Sale 94: The Fall Sale

Lot 666    

Mammoth Ledge, Nevada, Jun 14 (Douglas), cds with manuscript day on manuscript canceled 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Carson City, docketing at top; small corner nick at top right, otherwise Very Fine, a rare short-lived post office (Gamett-Paher Rarity 10).
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $900

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Lot 667    

Mineral Hill, Nevada, Eureka Co., Aug 25, 1883 (Eureka), bold blackish blue oval T&C date stamp on cover to San Francisco, franked with 3¢ Banknote tied by matching grid handstamp; cover with reduction at left, light toning and name in address panel obliterated, an Extremely Fine strike (Gamett & Paher Rarity 6) (photo on web site).
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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Lot 668    

Mt City, Nev, May 7th (Elko), manuscript postmark on 1870 cover to Adams, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1869, 3¢ ultramarine, pencil docketing on reverse; slightly reduced at left with portion of side flap missing, Very Fine, a rare early postmark as this post office opened on Feb 21, 1870.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 669    

Ophir, Nev, May 21/68 (Washoe), manuscript postmark on manuscript canceled 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Bow, N.H., with "Washoe City, May 4" transit cds, Very Fine, very scarce (Gammet & Paher Rarity 9).
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 670    

Oreana 4/18 75 (Humboldt), manuscript postmark on manuscript canceled 1874, 3¢ green entire to Shippensburg, Pa.; manuscript marks and slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F., a scarce third period postmark (Gamett & Paher Rarity 8) (photo on web site).
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $550

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Lot 671    

Pine Station, Nevada, Oct 21, 1887 (Eureka), bold octagon date stamp with matching fancy target canceling on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Sacramento, Cal., receiving backstamp; central wax seal stain, a Very Fine strike, very rare (Gamett & Paher Rarity 10).
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 672    

Reno, Nevada, Jul 31, 1868 (Washoe), small blue cds on manuscript canceled 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Carson City; slight toning, Very Fine, a very early Reno postmark as the post office opened on May 13 of 1868.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $110

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Lot 673    

Spruce Mount, Nev., Dec 19, 1872 (Elko), neat manuscript postmark on manuscript canceled 1870, 3¢ green entire to Washington D.C., Wells, Fargo & Co. frank at top and carrier backstamp; slight reduction at right, Very Fine, a rare early first period postmark, this post office first opened on April 29, 1872 (Gamett & Paher Rarity 8).
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $325

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Lot 674    

Steamboat, Nevada, Oct 22, 1882 (Washoe), bold cds and target duplex tying 3¢ Banknote on cover to Stockton, Cal., receiving backstamp; stamp and cover flaws including tears and nick, F.-V.F., a very scarce strong strike (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7) (photo on web site).
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $350

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Lot 675    

Taylor, White Pine Co., Nevada, Dec 2, 1887 (White Pine), violet cds and wheel-of-fortune duplex canceling on 1¢ Jefferson postal card to Carson City, Very Fine and choice (Gamett & Paher Rarity 7) (photo on web site).
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $130

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