Mining Designs
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 4049 |
 |
 3c Dull Red (11). Large
margins to in, tied by well-struck "Sonora Cal. Jun. 9, 1857" circular
datestamp on illustrated "Long Tom" mining scene cover to Valliceto
Cal., some slight wear, Fine example of this scarce "Long Tom" design (Image) |
E. 1,500-2,000 |
| 4050 |
|
 Mining Scene. Illustrated
cover to Detroit Mich., clear strike of "New-York 5 Cts. Jul. 12"
integral-rate datestamp, expertly cleaned and with some wear, appears Fine,
scarce (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
| 4051 |
|
 Mining Scene. Illustrated
brown cover to Greenville Conn., "Weaverville Cal. Dec. 26" oval
handstamp with date in magenta ms., matching "10" handstamp, some edge
faults and toned spots, still Fine (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
| 4052 |
|
 Prospecters. Humorous
illustration of a miner hiding from a grizzly bear on brown cover to
Franklinton La., "Shasta Cal. Apr. 11" circular datestamp and "10"
handstamp, slightly reduced at right, repaired edge tears, otherwise Fine,
great Western Americana (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 4053 |
|
 Noisy Carrier's.
Illustrated corner card cover to North Plains Mich., light strike of red
"San Francisco Cal. Paid 10 Sep. 20, 1855" circular datestamp, cover tear
at right and some overall wear, Fine (Image) |
E. 300-400 |