Western Covers
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 170 |
 |
 Auraria, K. T., Aug. 2, 1859, Mostly clear postmark in Two Lines tied by "Stockton, Cal." postmark to San Francisco, the Penny Post choice example of this Denver fore-runner, only a mere handful known, Ex-Wiltsee (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
800.00 |
| 171 |
|
 California Penny Post Co., 10c Blue (34L3). Margins to trifle in, Tied by Blue "Penny Post Co., San Francisco" on cover to San Francisco, endorsed "On Official Business", Very choice and Rare cover, Ex-Caspary (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
2,300.00 |
| 172 |
|
 California Penny Post Co., 5c Black on Buff (Unlisted, similar design to Type L98D in Scott Specialized Catalogue) A Westbound Cover, taken to the Post Office by Swarts N.Y. Local Post with 1c Blue
(136L14). Fine, barely tied, Ocean Postage paid by 10c Green, Type II (14) Three large margins, trifle in at Right, tied by Bold "N.Y. Ocean Mail" postmark to San Francisco. Envelope with extensive printed instructions for use, An incredible
rarity, (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 2,000-5,000 |
2,900.00 |
| 173 |
|
 California Penny Post Co., 5c Black on Buff (34LU9). Used with Horizontal Pair and Two Singles, 3c Red (11). Margins to trifle in, one perfectly tied by Bold "Penny Post Co., Stockton", others tied by "Stockton,
Cal." postmark to San Francisco, the Penny Post cancel of utmost rarity on a stamp. A magnificent Exhibition Piece, Ex-Chase, Knapp (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
0.00 |
| 174 |
|
 Forwarded by John Durand & Co., New York, Clear Red Oval on both sides of folded cover to San Francisco, 40c postage paid by 10c Green, Type III (15) Horizontal Strip of Four, Enormous margins all around,
tied by "New York, Jul. 21, 1856" postmark, one stamp with filing crease, otherwise Very Fine, ms. "Per Steamer Ariel via Aspinwall" (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 200-250 |
375.00 |
| 175 |
|
 Humboldt Express, 25c Brown (86L1). Large to Huge margins, except outer frame touched at extreme L. B. Corner, tied on 3c Pink Entire (U34) with "Langton's Pioneer Express" printed frank, by Blue Langton Oval
"Star City" and Blue Wells, Fargo & Co., Nevada" to Placerville. Slight soiling, pen mark on stamp, probably a control. Slightly reduced at Left, A Very Rare cover (Photo P.48) 1,500.00+ (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
1,500.00 |
1,050.00 |
| 176 |
|
 Jacksonville, Or. Bold
postmark, matching "10" on Miners' Pictorial Cover, "Mining Scene" showing panning of gold, and building a flume, unusually fresh cover to Maine, Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 350-500 |
500.00 |
| 177 |
|
 Overland, via Los Angeles, U.S. Mail, Imprinted on Blue 4-Horse Stage Coach Cover, "The Star of the Union, California," below, 10c Green, Type V (35) tied by "San Francisco, Cal., Jan. 6, 1860" and Bold
Blue "San Francisco City Letter Express" in Fancy Frame, matching "Paid" in Box, an incredibly choice and handsome rarity, one of the Greatest Western Postal History Covers in existence, Ex-Knapp (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 2,000-5,000 |
2,900.00 |
| 178 |
|
 Overland, Via Placerville & Salt Lake, Bold capitals on Large Six-Horse Stage Coach cover, "Randal & Co., Marysville" Imprint, 10c Green, Type V (35) tied by "Oroville, Cal., Dee. 21, 1859" to Maine, A
wonderful example of the Rare Chorpenning Route usage in a Very unusual type, Possibly Unique, Ex-West (Image
Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
1,450.00 |
| 179 |
|
 Overland, via Placerville, with Fantastic Old R. R. Train, Imprint of "Julius Jacobs, Post Office Literary Depot, Folsom, Cal.", 10c Green, Type III, (33) minor perforation flaws, tied by "Folsom City, Cal."
postmark to Michigan, one of the very rare Chorpenning Route Covers via Placerville and Salt Lake City, a Marvelous cover, believed to be unique, Ex-Wiltsee (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
1,800.00 |
| 180 |
|
 Per Overland Mail Stage, Via Los Angeles, Imprint on "ChooChoo" envelope picturing old train, 10c Green, Type V (35) tied by 1858 "San Francisco, Cal.," postmark on fresh cover to Mass., Very Fine, Rare
Type, a Gorgeous example of this attractive R. R. Propoganda cover (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 750-1,000 |
1,000.00 |
