Lot
834 
Tucson, N.M., May 21, New Mexico Territory cds on 3¢ red on buff (U10) entire to Williamsburg Va. with "Via St. Louis & Southern Overland Mail" endorsement for Butterfield Overland Mail; flap faulty, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Risvold. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE TUCSON, MEXICO TERRITORY USE CARRIED ON THE BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL ROUTE.
Tucson was a time-table station with westbound mails due on Tuesdays and Fridays and the eastbound mails on Wednesdays and Saturdays. May 21st was a Saturday.
Realized: $2,800
Lot
835
Tucson, N.M., Jan. 19, bold New Mexico Territory cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on circa 1861 yellow cover to Brunswick, Maine, manuscript "Via Overland mail to St. Louis" endorsement for the Butterfield Overland Mail route; bit of flap missing and repaired edge tear, Extremely Fine appearance. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE TUCSON, MEXICO TERRITORY USE CARRIED ON THE BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL ROUTE.
The post office was established in 1857. On February 24th 1862 became part of the Arizona Territory.
Realized: $2,500
Lot
836
New Mexico Territory, 1858-1860s, balance of 6 items comprising 1858 Santa Fe N.M. to France with 10¢ #32-33-32 strip of three; 1860s Santa Fe NM on 3¢ pink #U35 buff entire to St. Louis Mo.; 1860 c. Fernando de Taos N.M. with 3¢ #26 to Pendleton S.C.; 1864 September 5th Santa Fe N.M. letter from John S. Snyder to his wife Annie; 1863 Columbus Ohio Coal & Coke Dealer cameo cover to Tubac, N.M.; and 1862 (Apr. 21) Denver City, Colorado Terr. to Fort Union N.M. endorsed "Care of Capt Cook Co. F"; some faults, F.-V.F. and interesting New Mexico Territorial balance. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $600