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 Lot 130 - united states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 AuctionBerford's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Bold strike of double oval handstamp (BER-101) with manuscript "Jany 30" date in center, on fresh folded letter sheet to San Jose, matching "Paid" handstamp; most of bottom flap missing, otherwise Extremely Fine, one of the finest examples known of this early handstamp. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionunited states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka |
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 Lot 125 - united states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 AuctionBamber & Co.'s Express, S.F., Oct 24. Blue double circle receiving handstamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire with Bamber printed company frank to San Francisco, 1869 docketing on the reverse indicating "Moore's Landing, San Joaquin Co., Via Antioch" origin, Very Fine, Bamber covers sent from places beyond Contra Costa and Alameda Counties are rare. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionunited states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka |
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 Lot 120 - united states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 AuctionBamber & Co.'s Express. Black scroll frank on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, with red straight line "San Leandro" origin handstamp and "Bamber & Co.'s Express, S.F., Nov 15" receiving cds in red; small cover opening tear at lower left, Very Fine. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionunited states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka |
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 Lot 131 - united states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 AuctionBowers Express (Forwarded By). Clear full strike of oval handstamp (BOW-100) on 1851 double rate cover to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, entered the mails with "San Francisco, Cal., Jul 15" cds and matching "20" rate, Extremely Fine, an exceptional strike of this early pioneer express company. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionunited states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka |
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 Lot 126 - united states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 AuctionBarnard's Cariboo Express. Collect. Black on green label (Wellburn type 3) affixed on 1864 cover to Leeds, England with manuscript "Via New York" routing endorsement at top, entered the mails with blue oval "Post Office, Victoria V.I." coat of arms handstamp, "San Francisco, Cal., Mar 8, 1864" transit cds and "Leeds, Ap 13, 64" receiving postmark with "1/-" due handstamp applied upon arrival; label with some gum soak stain and scuffing and cover with most of backflap missing, F.-V.F., with 2013 P.F. certificate. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionunited states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka |
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 Lot 121 - united states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 AuctionBamber & Co.'s, Contra Costa Express, Paid. Bold oval handstamp frank on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, with matching "Answer By Bamber & Cos. Express…" with pointing hand directive box handstamp, original 1860 enclosure headed "Pacheco", Very Fine. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionunited states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka |
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 Lot 132 - united states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 AuctionBritish Columbia & Vancouver Island Express Covers. Balance collection of 11 covers and rebacked fronts; includes Freeman & Co. incoming cover to Victoria, Dietz & Nelson scroll frank on cover with New Westminster post office handstamp frank, W.F. & Co. handstamp tying B.C. & V.I. adhesive on Barnard's British Columbia scroll frank cover, W.F. & Co. & Post Office frank combination Victoria Island, W.F. & Co. red frank up-rated entire to Canada from Victoria, several other combination/mixed frankings to California; condition mixed with many scarce to rare items, many have been restored, accompanied by many ephemera items including mining certificates, express receipt, express label, etc., generally F.-V.F. appearance or better. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionunited states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka |
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 Lot 127 - united states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 AuctionBerford & Co's Express, Paid. Oval handstamp frank (BER-103) on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, entered the mails with "San Jose, Cal., Aug 19" cds; light soiling and tear at left, otherwise Very Fine, a rare express frank with only seven examples recorded, three of which are unused, ex Barkhausen. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionunited states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka |
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 Lot 122 - united states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 AuctionBamber & Co.'s, Contra Costa Express, Paid. Oval handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, with "Answer By…" company advert boxed handstamp; cover edge wear at upper left, F.-V.F. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionunited states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka |
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 Lot 133 - united states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 AuctionBrown's Express (Forwarded By). Blue oval handstamp and matching "$1." express rate on incoming 1851 folded letter to Stockton, Cal., manuscript "Pennville, Ind., Aug 28" origin postmark and "10" rate; light cover toning and small central tear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auctionunited states postal history western express covers - adams to eureka |
