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(Arizona) "Hardyville A.T., No 12" 1866", manuscript postmark and matching pen stroke cancels on 3¢ pink (U58) to Los Angeles Cal., pencil docketing "54th Cavalry to protect mines" at center, Very Fine, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Birkinbine. Estimate $200 - 300.
As per Birkinbine, this was mailed by Charles Strong, Superintendent of Moss Gold Mines, the letter (no longer present) discussed the 5th Cavalry and protection of the mine against Indian attacks.
Realized: $120
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173
Akron, Colorado, Oct 22, 1883 (Washington), exceptional strike of blue cds with matching fancy wheel-of-fortune duplex canceling 2¢ vermilion (nibbed perfs at right) on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., receiving backstamp, an Extremely Fine strike, the earliest known postmark from Akron. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $80
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174
Beulah, Colo., 8-15-82, manuscript postmark on cover to Allegan, Mich., franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, with original enclosure; light cover and stamp staining, F.-V.F., a scarce postmark from this very small town. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $150
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175
Booneville, Col., Apr 27 (Pueblo), clear strike of cds on circa 1869 cover to Easton, Pa., franked with defective 3¢ rose, E. grill canceled by target handstamp, Fine, still the finest example of this Booneville handstamp postmark, this being one of two known on full cover. Scott No. 88 Estimate $300 - 400.
Booneville was settled by Col. A.G. Boone, great grandson of Daniel Boone.
Realized: $325
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176
Buena Vista, Colo., Jul 28, 1880 (Chaffee), perfect strike of violet cds on cover to Ohio, franked with two 1¢ Banknotes canceled by matching fancy wheel-of-fortune handstamps, another 1¢ fell off in transit with "Due 3 Cents" handstamp applied upon arrival and 3¢ Postage Due (J3) canceled by manuscript, with original enclosure dateline from Garfield; small stamp flaws and some cover edge wear, an Extremely Fine strike. Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $150
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177
Canon City, Col., Jul 10, octagonal postmark probably 1873 or 1874, well struck on 1¢ first issue postal card to New York, Very Fine and rare, the Only Recorded Example of This Territorial Handstamp, ex-Persson & Pacetti. Estimate $200 - 300.
At the entrance to the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas, Canon City became a transportation and supply center for the surrounding territory. This office was established in Kansas Territory December 13, 1860 and transferred to Colorado Territory in 1861.
Realized: $190
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178
Colorado City, C.T., Apr 15, cds with target duplex tying 1861, 3¢ rose on fresh cover to Monrovia, Ind., Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200.
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179
Dawkins 10/18 (Pueblo), manuscript postmark tying 1883, 2¢ brown on cover to Paloduro, Texas, with 1886 enclosure datelined from Pueblo; cover roughly reduced at right into stamp, F.-V.F., a rare and possibly unique early manuscript postmark. Scott No. 210 Estimate $200 - 300.
The Dawkins post office opened on Feb. 5, 1885 and was discontinued in 1907 and moved to Pinon. Dawkins was a railroad station on the D. & R.G.R.R.
Realized: $180
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180
Edgerton, Col., Feb 25 (El Paso), manuscript postmark tying manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote pair on cover to Dover, England, red New York exchange and London entry on reverse, 1873 year docketing at left, with original enclosure; stamp edge flaws at top, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce foreign destination usage from Colorado territory. Estimate $400 - 600.
Edgerton was the first station north of Colorado Springs on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Only manuscript territorial postmarks are known.
Realized: $375
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181
Edgerton, Col., Aug 20, 73 (El Paso), violet manuscript postmark with "73" canceling 3¢ Banknote (s.e. at right) on cover to Providence, R.I., with lengthy original enclosure datelined from "Berrtville" (possibly Berryville), F.-V.F., very scarce. Estimate $300 - 400.