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Lot 2767 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Western Express Balance Lot. 78 covers with a wide variety of frankings & markings, the majority of covers are used by Wells, Fargo & Co., however some other Express companies are present such as Langton's, Bamber, Pacific, Pacific Union, Gregory's, Reynolds, Todd & Co.s, noted are a few all over shaded ad covers, mixed condition, please inspect, an important lot for the specialist.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

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

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Lot 2757 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

New York State Postal History Stock, 1870-1950's. Housed in two large boxes, approximately 3,600 items mostly all sleeved and arranged by county, mostly lower range items with a few surprises; inspection a must.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

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

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Lot 2769 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 2769 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Western Related) Ord Correspondence, 1850-1950's. Several hundred covers and some ephemera from the Ord military legacy; the earliest items being a 1850's cover to Capt. E.O.C. Ord at Fort Dalles in Oregon Territory from the post at Benecia, Cal., other material is much later from the end of his carrier while working on the railroad line between Texas and Mexico City, includes many 1870-80's Monterey Consulate covers sent to General Ord in San Antonio, Tex., other covers into the 20th century to his son who saw activity in the the Spanish American War and the Philippine American War, ephemera also includes printed regimental pamphlets and hand written note books belonging to Col. Richard Comba (5th U.S. infantry) during the Spanish American War, many covers are late usages to Ords wife in the California Bay Area; condition mixed with many interesting items, a Fine group.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

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

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Lot 2758 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Northern California Post Cards. Approximately 400-500 cards; includes San Francisco with some earthquake cards, Expo, bay area, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, etc., some souvenir packs; owner's retail $1,885.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

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

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Lot 2770 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Western States Post Cards. Over 500 mostly unused cards arranged by state, wide range of views and scenes, states including Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, California, etc.; owner's retail approximately $4,000.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

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

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Lot 2762 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Santa Cruz County Postmark Reference Collection. On stockpages in binder; 150 cut-outs of postmarks mostly from the 1880-90's including Wells, Fargo & Co. and a few covers including nice 1860's Watsonville usage, etc.
Estimate; $100 - 150.

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

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Lot 2765 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

State Cover Stock. Approximately 1,500 covers and cards arranged by state in 5 stockboxes; generally 1900-40's covers and postcards with many event cachet items including airmail and airport dedications, postcards with a nice array of scenes, with some occasional classic franked or early 1830-40's stampless; inspect.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

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

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Lot 2753 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 2753 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

California Postal History Balance. Group of approx. 90 covers with some better strikes and towns, including Pacific Union Express Treasure City, 1887 Yosemite gem strike, U14 and #35 covers from San Francisco to East Coast via 'Golden Age', Mud Springs Cala. fancy cds, 1869 Langworth (R4), Elk Creek gem strike, Grayson, Turlock county and p.m. cds, 1883 Horrs Ranch, 1856 Lovings Ferry, 26 Mile House (two styles), Forbestown Kicking Mule on registry card, 1885 Bouldin Island, 1887 Central Point, Yankee Jims 10¢ entire use, Mormon Island U33 use (reduced), 1889 You Bet gem strike, some 20th century and cacheted covers, etc; some faults.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

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

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Lot 2766 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 2766 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Utah Town Postmark Covers. Approximately 100 covers and cards in slips; mostly 1860-1930's, many better with townmarks including 1868 manuscript Smithfield on W.F. & Co. franked entire, 1889 Logan, 1887 Heber, 1891 Castle Gate, 1889 Stockton, 1888 Pleasant Grove, 1870's Corinne, 1880's Alta, 1889 Ephraim, 1889 Oasis, 1864 Brigham City, 1870's Richmond, 1893 Plain City, 1893 Richfield, 1883 North Ogden, 1860's Ogden City, 1870's Scipio, 1887 Spanish Fork, nice range of Salt Lake City postmarks, etc.; condition varies, F.-V.F. overall.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

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

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Lot 2756 - united states postal history collections state and town postal history - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Louisiana Town Postmark Covers. Approximately 40 covers and cards in slips; from early stampless to 1930's, includes ca. 1820 Baton Rouge, 1830-40's New Orleans, 1860's including Mount Labannon, later usages with 1874 Colfax manuscript, 1887 Tongpahoa, 1887 Waverley manuscript on postal cards, 1887 Eola, Expo station cancel, etc.; condition varies, inspect.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

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

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