San Francisco, Cal., 40, June 1 (San Francisco). Full sharp strike of red integral rate cds (Williams SAF-290) on 1850 folded letter to Liberty, Mo., letter regarding loan which sender can not oblige due to his house burning down again, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Sent via P.M.S.C. - Oregon departing San Francisco on June 1st and arriving in Panama on June 21st, then by U.S.M.S.C. - Georgia departing...
Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction
We are pleased to announce our Winter 2014 auction with over 3,500 lots offered over four days. The sale is highlighted by:
- The Richard Graham Collection of Naval Covers
- Transatlantic Mail including the Ken Clark Collection of Liverpool Postal History.
- The John Cunningham Collection of United States Expositions.
- Hawaii including Specialized Hawaiian Numerals
- The Charles F. Meroni Jr. Collection of Panama Registered Mail (Part II)
- Worldwide Collections and Accumulations
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Auction scedule
December 8, Lots 1 - 975 - Western Postal History - U.S. Postal History
December 9, Lots 976 - 2053 - U.S. Postal History - U.S. Possessions
December 10, Lots 2054 - 2736 - Great Britain - General Foreign
December 11, Lots 2737 - 3544 - U.S. Cover Collections - Philatelic Literature
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Lot #68 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Lot #69 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
San Francisco, Cal., Oct 1 (San Francisco). Blue cds (SAF-360) with matching "Paid 6" handstamp on 1852 folded letter to New York City, Very Fine.
Estimate; $75 - 100.
Lot #70 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
San Francisco, Cal., Mar 1 (San Francisco). Two strikes of cds (SAF-350) tying 1851, 3¢ dull red, horizontal strip of four on 1853 cover to Long Island, N.Y., second stamp pen canceled; minor corner wear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #71 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
San Francisco, Cal., Mar 1 (San Francisco). Cds (SAF-360) on 1853, 6¢ Nesbitt entire to New Bedford, Mass., 1854 docketing at top, Very Fine.
Estimate; $75 - 100.
Lot #72 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
(San Francisco) "Way". Clear strike of large double oval handstamp and pencil "30" triple steamship rating on incoming 1855 folded cover docketed from Havana, Cuba, additional pencil "1077" box number; minor edge wear with small tear, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #73 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
San Francisco, Cal., May 15, 1858 (San Francisco). Cds (SAF-540) with matching "20" rate handstamp on 1858 incoming folded letter sheet from Havana, Cuba via Panama, steamer Granada ship endorsement, Very Fine, considered to be the earliest known usage of this "20" rate marking.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #74 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
San Francisco, Cal., Jul 9, 1862 (San Francisco). Cds (SAF-600) on locally addressed 1861, 1¢ Star Die entire; vertical tear at left, otherwise Very Fine, scarce usage.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #75 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
San Francisco, Cal., Sep 29 (San Francisco). Cds and matching cork killer tying 3¢ Banknote on cover to Nevada City, with illustrated multicolored "Ichi Ban" corner card showing Women in Kimono Holding Paper Lamp, with original 1883 multicolored enclosure showing Royal Procession; cover with opening tears and nicks at top, Fine and attractive, a very rare ad cover.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #76 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
(San Francisco 1906 Earthquake) "San Francisco, Cal., Apr. 24, 1906". Year inverted, clear strike of duplex handstamp on folded letter to Stockton State Hospital in Stockton Cal., Stockton Apr. 24th arrival backstamp, original message datelined "Apl. 21/06" and starts "Dear Sir, Burnt out, all safe…"; corner crease, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
On April 18, 1906, a major earthquake devastated San...
Lot #77 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
(San Francisco 1906 Earthquake) "San Francisco, Cal., Apr. 25, 1906". Clear machine cancel on cover to Doctor Clark at Stockton State Hospital in Stockton Cal., Stockton Apr. 25th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #78 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
(San Francisco) 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Post Cards. Interesting unused group of 17 vintage postcards including variety of views of the ruined city such as "Third and Market Sts. Looking up Kearney" and "Looking up Powell St. from Market and Eddy", F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #79 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
"San Jose Cal, 9 April" (Santa Clara). Manuscript postmark and matching "40 Cts" rating on 1850 folded letter to Liberty Mo., endorsed "Steam Ship" at top, interesting letter, F.-V.F., a rare early settler mail with interesting content about business and future fortune.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #80 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
San Jose, Cal. 1906 Earthquake Post Cards (Santa Clara). 12 different cards, one used; showing various buildings in San Jose in various states of collapse after the April 18, 1906, F.-V.F., scarcer than San Francisco viewcards.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #81 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Sanel, Cal., March 15 / '69 (Mendocino). Manuscript postmark (MEN-3470), target killer ties 3¢ rose, to New Hampshire, reduced at right and with some edge faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $75 - 100.
Lot #82 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Saratoga, Cal., Feby 19, 1871 (Santa Clara). Manuscript postmark (SCL-3550) on cover to Santa Clara, franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, Very Fine, the earliest recorded manuscript postmark from Saratoga.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #83 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Saucelito, Novr 8th / (18)51 (Marin). Stampless folded letter to Sonora Tuolumne County with dateline "U.S. Steamer Massachusetts Saucelito Novr 8th / 51", which received postmark at San Francisco 12 Nov and handstamp "5" (unpaid rate), Very Fine, quite possible the earliest usage, the Saucelito post office was not established until 1870.
Estimate; $75 - 100.
Lot #84 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Sea Side, Cal., Mar 16 (Santa Cruz). Manuscript postmark (SCR-1800) on cover to San Jose, franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, 1875 docketing at left, with original enclosure, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #85 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Sherman, Cal., Apr 24 (Santa Clara). Manuscript postmark (SCL-3740, R4) on cover to Buffalo, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #86 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Soda Springs, Cal., Sept. 24th 1879 (Nevada). Manuscript postmark (NEV-2130) on cover to Auburn, franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, with original enclosure, Very Fine, only two recorded covers with this postmark.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #87 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Spanish Flat, Cal, Mar 1. Perfect strike of balloon cds with matching grid cancel on 10¢ Nesbitt entire addressed to Haddam Conn.; flap flaws, Very Fine and striking.
Scott No. U17; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #88 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Stockton, Cal., Aug 20 (1860) (San Joaquin). Cds ties 1857, 1¢ blue, small flaws, on blue printed Stockton Female Seminary illustrated lithograph lettersheet addressed to North Danville Vt., Very Fine, an attractive printed matter use.
Scott No. 24; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #89 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Strawberry Valley Cala. "June 2" (Yuba). Beautiful strike of red cds with manuscript dating on 10¢ green Nesbitt entire to Sunbury Oh.; reduced slightly at left, flap and small corner mend, attractive and Very Fine appearing.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #90 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Tahoe City, Cal., Jul 24 (Placer). Cds (PLA-3450) tying 3¢ Bank Note on cover to Aetna Springs, 1881 Truckee and St. Helena transit backstamps, small tear upper right, Very Fine, postmark used for only about a month, very rare with only a few known.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #91 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Todd's Valley, Cal., Apr 19 (Placer). Bold cds (PLA-3670) tying 1857, 10¢ green, type V (natural s.e.) on cover to Cantor Center, Ct., Very Fine.
Scott No. 35; Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot #92 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Tule, Cal., Dec 22, 68 (Tulare). Manuscript postmark (TUL-3290, R4) on cover to San Jose, Cal., franked with manuscript canceled 1867, 3¢ red, F. grill; some edge wear and tears at left, F.-V.F., a rare usage from Tule.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
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