california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Stamp Auctions

Lot 93 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 93 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Wood's Diggings, Cal., June 26 (Tuolumne). Manuscript postmark (TUO-1990, R4) with matching "Paid 6" in 1852 folded letter to Rhode Island; file folds, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Lot 76 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 76 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(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 Francisco. Almost 30,000 buildings were destroyed, 700 persons died and 30,000 were made homeless. The fire that followed the earthquake destroyed the post office's supply of stamps. The Post Office Department permitted residents to send letters free of postage for a time after the disaster. This letter was mailed free of postage on April 23, five days after the initial quake. The faint pencil notation across its face indicates this report was circulated among the sender's family in the East.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 81 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 81 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Lot 91 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 91 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Lot 72 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 72 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(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.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 90 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 90 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Lot 85 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 85 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 79 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 79 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

"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.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Lot 73 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 73 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet
Lot 92 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 92 - united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

united states postal history california postal history - san francisco to yeomet