Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

The R. K. Schloss Collection of Transcontinental Mails continued...

**Foreign Mails:**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description	Realized
226		1c Blue, Ty. IV, 3c Rose, Ty. I (9, 25). Slightly overlapping, 1c ample margins to touched, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Nov. 4" circular datestamp on cover naval surgeon aboard U.S.S. Wabash, in Aspinwall, New Granada, magenta ms. "Missent to California", San Francisco backstamp, 1858 docketing, some minor toned spots, still fresh and Fine	$ 210
227		3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26). Perfs timmed on two sides, tied by grid on small cover from Andreas Cal. to Lockport N.Y., forwarded to Aspinwall N.G., "Lockport N.Y. Dec. 27" circular datestamp, "Forwarded" straightline, "10" rate, red "Returned for Postage" two-line handstamp ties stamp, Very Fine, an intriguing cover, evidently sent in separate cover from California to Lockport, then forwarded to Aspinwall with underpaid 10c rate, Ashbrook analysis accompanies	$ 200
228		12c Black (69). Used with two 3c Rose, E. Grill (88), tied by circle of wedges cancel and "San Francisco Cal. Apr. 30" circular datestamp on 1868 cover to Buenos Aires, Argentina, red "7-1/2" credit, "Et.-Unis Paq. Fr. K. No. 1 22 Juin 68" octagonal French packet datestamp, sender's explicit routing instructions "via Panama to New York, thence per American Mail", backflap removed, edge wear, gum stains around stamps, otherwise Fine, scarce 18c franking, only two reported covers from California using this route	$ 500
229		1c Blue, Ty. V, 3c Dull Red (24, 26). Five 3c and four 1c (a fifth stamp added), tied by grids, "Los Angeles Cal. Jan. 7" (1859) circular datestamp on 10c Green Nesbitt entire to Pesth, Hungary, red "N. York Am. Pkt. Paid 7" credit datestamp, red Aachen Franco transit, receiving backstamp, part of backflap intact, minor stamp faults, very rare usage	$ 600
230		Marysville Cal. May 31 15 Paid. Integral-rate circular datestamp with "30" written over "15", matching "Paid" straightline on buff 1855 cover to Crowland, Canada, ms. "15 Paid" crossed out and re-rated "30c", "United States/Paid 9d" also crossed out and re-rated "1/6", receiving backstamps, with letter enclosure from a miner who mentions enclosing a specimen of gold, Very Fine	$ 400
231		Oroville Cal. April 3. Ms. pmk. and "Paid 15" on buff cover to Crowland, Canada, red "U. STATES" straightline and "Paid 9" handstamp, receiving backstamp, with Dec. 1855 miner's letter, Very Fine	$ 210
232		3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26). Vertical strip of four with attached single, guideline margin at left, tied by bold "Hicksville Cal." double-line oval handstamp with ms. "Aug. 17th/61" date on yellow cover to Quebec, Canada, red and blue Waving Flag Union patriotic design, overweight requiring two 15c rates, part prepayment not accepted and marked "Due 30" in blue crayon and handstamp, red "United States" oval, transit and receiving backstamps, stamps lightly wrinkled, bottom stamp torn by sender and sealed when affixed VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A COLORFUL AND EXTREMELY RARE COMBINATION OF ELEMENTS IN ONE COVER. Ex Piller. (Image)	$ 3,500
233		5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Well-centered, tied by red segmented cork cancel, matching "Marysville Cal. Dec. 19 15 Paid" integral-rate circular datestamp on 10c Green Nesbitt entire to Upper Gagetown, New Brunswick B.N.A, red "U.States 6d" arc also ties 5c, transit and receiving backstamps (1860), very minor wrinkles and small stain spot, Very Fine, extremely rare franking for the 15c rate to New Brunswick, ex H. J. Baker (Image)	$ 900
234		3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26). Five, one has tiny toned spot, tied by large segmented oval cancels and "Michigan Bluff Cal. Feb. 23, 1861" double-circle datestamp on yellow rebacked front to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, magenta ms. "Paid 15", red "United States" oval, Very Fine appearance, extremely rare franking and usage, ex Haas and Grunin	$ 750
235		1c Blue, Ty. V, 3c Dull Red, 10c Green, Ty. V (24, 26, 35). 1c pair (one stamp torn), cancelled by matching grids, "Los Angeles Cal. Sep. 10" circular datestamp on buff cover to Dickinson's Landing, Canada, red "20" overstruck by square grid, red "15" in octagon, "U.States" arc, transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine appearance, ex Mason and Gibson	$ 850
236		5c Brown (76). Three, perf faults, tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 11, 1863" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to St. John, New Brunswick, receiving backstamps, reduced at left, Fine	$ 150
237		3c Rose, 12c Black (65, 69). Two 12c, one s.e., one repaired, tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. May 19" double-circle datestamp on 3c Pink entire to Pictou, Nova Scotia, 1866 receiving backstamps, cleaned and edge restoration, Fine appearance, scarce rate	$ 425
238		10c Yellow Green (68). Cogwheel cancel, "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 11" double-circle datestamp on small cover to Hartland Me., mostly clear blue "Post Office, Victoria Vancouver Island, Paid" handstamp, addressed in blue, Very Fine, scarce usage	$ 230
239		10c Green (68). Minor perf faults, tied by cogwheel and "San Francisco Cal. Mar. 5, 1862" double-circle datestamp on cover to New Paltz N.Y., full strike of "Post Office Victoria V.I." oval with coat of arms, half of backflap intact, some toning and minor edge wear, Fine and scarce	$ 300
240		24c Red Lilac (70). Well-centered, affixed over British Columbia 2-1/2p Rose, tied by "Paid" oval, 24c tied by cogwheel, "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 23, 1864" double-circle datestamp on small cover to London, England, "Paid" oval struck on cover, red New York credit and red London Paid transit, sender's routing "Via West India Mail" but sent via Panama, a few creases at center clear of stamps, Very Fine, choice mixed franking (Image)	$ 750
241		24c Lilac (78). Near perfect centering, cogwheel cancel, matching "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 19, 1865" double-circle datestamp, blue "Post Office/Paid/Victoria Vancouver Island" oval handstamp on mourning cover to Bristol, England, red New York credit and receiving backstamps, fresh and Extremely Fine (Image)	$ 1,350
242		5c Brown, 10c Yellow Green (68, 76). Three covers to B.N.A.: 10c single tied "Gold Hill Nev. 27 Aug. '66" to Canada, three 10c with ms. cancels, "Oakland Cal. Jul. 28" double rate to Pictou N.S., pair of 5c tied by cogwheel, "San Francisco Cal. Dec. 3, 1864" to New Brunswick, minor faults, Fine exhibit-worthy group	$ 375
243		Canada, 1859, 5c Vermilion (15). Vertical pair and single, well-centered, tied by targets, "Woodstock U.C. My 21 1860" circular datestamp on cover to Mendocino Cal., 15c rate for distance over 3,000 miles, cover skillfully cleaned, Very Fine	$ 1,250
244		Canada, 1859, 10c Red Lilac (17). Tied by "Cumminsville U.C. Ap 27 1867" circular datestamp on cover to St. Louis Cal., red "Paid/Canada 10 Cents" two-line handstamp, lightly cleaned, Fine	$ 500
245		Canada, 1859, 12-1/2c Yellow Green (18). Horizontal pair, tied by targets, "Warwick U.C. De 4 1865" circular datestamp on cover to Victoria, Vancouver Is., left edge restored, attractive example of east-to-west British Nortn American usage	$ 1,250
246		Canada, 1868, 6c Dark Brown (27). Well-centered, rounded corner perf, tied by oval grid, "Windsor N.S. Ap 25 68" backstamp on yellow cover to San Francisco, edges creased and small tears, otherwise Fine, early use of 6c rate (effective Apr. 1, 1868)	$ 325
247		Nova Scotia, 1860, 5c Blue, 10c Vermilion (10, 12). Tied by oval grid, "Windsor N.S. No 23 66" backstamp on cover to San Francisco, ink smear at left, minor edge faults, still Fine and very scarce	$ 525
248		10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Horizontal pair, s.e. at right, dark shade, tied by segmented circle cancel with matching "P.O.D. Con. Genl. Shanghai 21 Jan." circular datestamp on blue folded letter datelined "Shanghai, 20th January, 1869" to Montreal, Canada, bold red "China and Japan Steam Service" double-line oval handstamp, "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 24" transit, Montreal receiving backstamp (Mar. 25, 1869), horizontal file fold EXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR COVER IN THE FINEST ATTAINABLE CONDITION. ONE OF TWO RECORDED COVERS WITH THE 10-CENT 1861 ISSUE USED FROM CHINA TO CANADA VIA THE UNITED STATES CONSULATE POST OFFICE IN SHANGHAI. The 20c postage overpays by 4c the 10c transpacific and 6c U.S.-Canada rates. This cover is illustrated and discussed in Richard B. Graham's series on China and Japan Steam Service (Chronicle, Aug. 1972, p. 139). Ex Ishikawa. (Image)	$ 5,250
249		10c Dark Green (68a). Three, centered to top right with perfs in, one stamp (at upper right) has small internal tear, each cancelled by "X" bamboo cancel, used on folded letter (part contents) from Yokohama, Japan, to Saxony, Germany, no year date but believed to have been sent from Yokohama on Sep. 30, 1868, and carried on the first trip of the S.S. Japan, orange-red "China and Japan Steam Service" double-line oval handstamp clearly struck at upper left (very early state of this marking), "San Francisco Cal. Oct. 21" transit datestamp, sent to New York City where carried by North German Lloyd steamer Hansa to Havre, red Verviers-Cologne transit, receiving backstamp, very minor scuffs in address panel A VERY FINE AND COLORFUL COVER. REPORTED TO BE THE ONLY COVER CARRIED ON THE FIRST VOYAGE OF THE S.S. JAPAN AND THE ONLY COVER FROM YOKOHAMA TO SAXONY VIA UNITED STATES MAILS. The 30c franking overpays the 25c postage -- 10c transpacific and 15c Prussian Closed Mail. This cover is illustrated and discussed in Richard B. Graham's series on China and Japan Steam Service (Chronicle, Aug. 1981). (Image)	$ 2,500
250		10c Dark Green (68a). Perfs in, tied by "X" cancel on 1868 cover to Providence R.I., red "China and Japan Steam Service" oval handstamp, magenta "San Francisco Paid All Aug. 17" transit, opening faults, both bottom corners repaired, very scarce, carried on the Colorado	$ 500
251		10c Dark Green (68a). Perfs in at right, tied by ms. "X", "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 21" circular datestamp on blue-gray cover to Waynesburg Pa., clear strike of magenta "China and Japan Steam Service" double-line oval handstamp, wear and faint toning around edges, otherwise Fine	$ 525
252		10c Yellow Green (68). Vertical pair, centered to top, tied by circle of V's and "Boston Mass. Mar. 20" circular datestamp on 1868 cover to Hong Kong, red New York transit, Hong Kong receiving datestamps, reduced at left, fresh and Fine	$ 375
253		Forwarded by Macondray & Co. San Francisco. Full clear strike of blue oval handstamp on back of Oct. 23, 1852 folded letter from Shanghai to Boston, carried privately to San Francisco and mailed by Macondray on the PMSS Tennessee for Panama, Very Fine, extremely rare -- the only reported handstamp in blue	$ 210
254		10c Green, Ty. III (33). Two, each cancelled by "15" numeral handstamp, "Georgetown Cal. Aug. 4, 1859" circular datestamp on cover to Denmark, partly visible New York transit, red pencil "5", "Franco" handstamp ties stamps, transit backstamps, slightly reduced at top, minor cover wear, Fine, very scarce usage	$ 250
255		San Francisco to France. Three folded letters, one May 1861 unpaid with debit markings in black, two 1857 prepaid with red San Francisco datestamps (26c and 30c integral rates) and New York credits, Very Fine group	$ 125
256		1c Blue, Ty. IV, 10c Green, Ty. II (9, 14). 1c margins slightly in, 10c horizontal pair, large margins to just barely in, small faint stain between stamps, tied by grids, "Santa Fe N.M. Sep. 1" Dike Ty. 9 large circular datestamp on 1856 brown cover to Clermont, France, prepaid 21c rate to France without 5c west coast surcharge, red "New-York Am. Pkt. OCt. 4" and Calais transit datestamps, "13" decimes ms. due, various transit and receiving backstamps, very minor toning and edge wear VERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING 1851-55 ISSUE USAGE FROM NEW MEXICO TERRITORY TO FRANCE. Very few covers are known from New Mexico to other countries during the 1851-57 Issue period. A Santa Fe cover to Germany with five 12c 1851's realized $5,250 hammer in our Sale 803. With 1987 P.F. certificate. (Image)	$ 4,250
257		10c Green, Ty. II (32). Horizontal strip of three, perfs in, tied by "Santa Fe N.M. Jul. 26" Dike Ty. 10 circular datestamp on 1858 buff cover to Clermont, France, red "New York Paid 24 Aug. 18" credit datestamp, French transits front and back, slight edge wear, still Very Fine, extremely rare transatlantic use from Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory, ex Jarrett (Image)	$ 750
258		1c Blue, Ty. V, 10c Green, Ty. V (24, 35). Five 1c (one with captured imprint), pair of 10c (corner torn), tied by "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 1, 1861" circular datestamp on yellow cover to France, red New York and Calais transits, red framed "P.D.", cover professionally reinforced internally to improve appearance, Very Fine appearance, colorful franking paying the old 25c rate (Image)	$ 475
259		5c Brick Red, 10c Green, Ty. V (27, 35). Rich and bright colors, 5c perfs in, tied by "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 11, 1860" circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Riberac, France, red New York credit and framed "PD", ultramarine Havre transit, receiving backstamps, file folds clear of stamps, few bleached specks, Fine, colorful franking and scarce California usage	$ 300
260		30c Orange (38). Well-centered, tied by "La Porte Cal. Apr. 15, 1861" circular datestamp on double-rate cover to Chantonnay, France, red "New York Paid 24 May 14" credit datestamp ties stamp, red Calais transit and matching framed "P.D.", receiving backstamps, right perfs slightly worn from placement near edge, otherwise Very Fine, signed Ashbrook	$ 675
261		1c Blue, Ty. V, 3c Dull Red (24, 26). 1c horizontal pair, straddle pane margin at right, used with 3c and 10c Green (68), tied by cogwheel cancels and "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 28, 1862" double-circle datestamp on small buff cover to France, "15" handstamp applied in San Francisco indicates demonetized 1857 Issue was not recognized as prepayment, "New York 3 Dec. 23" debit datestamp, faint red Calais transit and black "8" decimes due handstamp, forwarded within france, transit backstamps, cover creased and wrinkled, barely affecting stamps VERY FINE. AN EXTRAORDINARY ATTEMPTED TRANSATLANTIC USE OF THE DEMONETIZED 1857 ISSUE IN NOVEMBER 1862, ONE YEAR AFTER THE LAST FEDERAL POST OFFICES TOLERATED USE OF OLD STAMPS. Ex Piller. (Image)	$ 4,000
262		3c Deep Rose (65). Pair and five singles, each with ms. "X" cancel, matching "Las Vegas N M July 21/62" New Mexico Territory postmark on cover to Esslingen, Wurttemberg, red "N. York Am. Pkt. 7 Paid Aug. 9" credit datestamp ties pair, red Aachen France transit, receiving backstamps, Very Fine, a remarkable 1861 Issue usage from Las Vegas, New Mexico Territory, to Germany -- the correct 28c Prussian Closed Mail rate was underpaid 7c, but the New York exchange office treated it as fully prepaid -- ex Jarrett (Image)	$ 1,200
263		10c Green, Ty. III (33). Two, used with 1c Blue, Ty. V (24) and three 3c Dull Red (26), all stamps have scissors-trimmed perfs and straight edges, tied by "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 20, 1859" circular datestamps on yellow cover to Bremen, Germany, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 7 Paid Sep. 14" credit datestamp, fresh and Very Fine cover, colorful and scarce franking	$ 1,000
264		10c Yellow Green (68). Three, tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. May 10" double-circle datestamp on orange cover addressed in blue to Bad-Kissengen, Bavaria, red N.Y. credit and blue Aachen Franco transit, one 10c creased, otherwise Very Fine	$ 100
265		3c Rose, 24c Brown Lilac (65, 70a). 3c pair with s.e., 24c perfs in, tied by grids, "Benicia Cal. Oct. 24" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to Volkstedt, Prussia, red "N. York Am. Pkt. 7 Paid Nov. 26" and blue Aachen Franco transits, receiving backstamp, vertical crease, Fine	$ 400
266		30c Orange (71). Bright shade, tied by cogwheel, "San Francisco Cal. Apr. 16, 1862" double-circle datestamp on folded letter to Bremen, Germany, red N.Y. credit, Very Fine	$ 190
268		San Francisco 1 Jun. 40. Vivid red integral-rate circular datestamp and matching "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 1" circular datestamp on 1850 folded cover to London, England, sender's ship designation "p Str. Oregon", part payment rejected at New York where handstamped with black "40" in circle, ms. "2/5-1/2" British due (59c), receiving backstamp, light fold and some minor wear, Very Fine, the 40c prepayment was wasted -- together with amount collected from address, the cost of mailing was 99c in 1850	$ 325
269		12c Black, F. Grill (97). Horizontal pair, one short perf, tied by circle of wedges cancel and magenta "San Francisco Cal. Apr. 9 Paid" circular datestamp on 1869 cover to London, England, mostly clear "Too Late" oval handstamp, London receiving datestamp, minor edge faults, Very Fine	$ 150
270		90c Blue (72). Used with two 3c Rose (65) and two 24c Gray (78a), tied by targets, "San Francisco Cal. Jul. 3, 1865" double-circle datestamp on legal-size cover to Exeter, England, red New York transit, receiving backstamp, sender's routing "Sacramenton to Panama, thence via New York", the entire cover is restored, which is mainly limited to cleaning and edge improvements, 24c and 90c color affected by cleaning, presentable and exhibit-worthy, an extremely rare use of the 90c 1861 from California (three reported in Chronicle 140), with 1992 P.F. certificate	$ 1,500
271		Great Britain to San Francisco. 1862 blue folded letter with three-color G.B. franking, 1p Red, 4p Rose, pair of 1sh Green, paying double rate to San Francisco, tied by "Paisley Ap 26 62" duplex datestamp and numeral grid, red San Francisco credit datestamp, Very Fine	$ 300
272		Scotland to California. Two covers from Glasgow to San Francisco, one stampless mourning envelope carried Feb. 1851 to NYC on Collins Line ship, other with G.B. 1p Red for late fee, Jun. 1850 Cunarder sailing, each with appropriate transits and rate markings, Fine pair	$ 230
273		British Isles to California. Two folded letters to San Francisco, 1850 Glasgow, 1858 Dublin, ms. rates, "Paid" straightlines applied at S.F. in red and black, Very Fine	$ 100
274		3c Dull Red (11). Horizontal pair, large margins to slightly in, tied by "San Francisco Cal. 16 Dec." circular datestamp, red *"Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid * Nov. 17"** circular datestamp on blue 1854 folded letter to Westerly R.I., some wear and splits along edges, otherwise Very Fine	$ 1,000
275		12c Black (17). Two full to large margins, others touching to slightly in, used with Hawaii 1857 5c Blue, Thin White Wove (8), clear to ample margins, both stamps tied by "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 16, 1860" circular datestamp, red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Oct. 27" circular datestamp on small cover to New York City, 5c has tiny tear at top from placement near edge, cover skillfully cleaned with minor edge improvements, Fine, a desirable mixed franking with the 12c 1851 and Hawaiian Kamehameha III issues, ex Adm. Harris (Image)	$ 3,750
276		Honolulu Hawaiian-Islands Mar. 27. Red circular datestamp on cover to Philadelphia, "San Francisco Cal. 12 Apr. 13, 1860" debit datestamp, Very Fine and choice	$ 500
277		Honolulu Hawaiian-Islands Nov. 23. Red circular datestamp on cover to Fair Haven Mass., "San Francisco Cal. Dec. 5, 1861" double-circle datestamp and bold "Ship" and "12" handstamps, embossing on flaps, repaired tear at top, Very Fine appearance	$ 575
278		Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Jan. 24. Red circular datestamp and red crayon "22" double rate (2 x 10c plus 2c ship fee) on cover to Kingston Mass., "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 12, 1863" double-circle datestamp, Very Fine	$ 550
279		5c Brown (76). S.e. at left, cogwheel cancel, "San Francisco Cal. Mar. 12" double-circle datestamp and red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Feb. 26" circular datestamp on cover to Milltown Me., backflap removed, minor edge wear, Fine	$ 325
280		12c Black (69). Cogwheel cancel, red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Feb. 17" and orange-red "San Francisco Cal. Paid Mar. 6, 1863" circular datestamps on cover to Davenport Ia., fresh and Very Fine, remarkably choice example of the 12c 1861 used from Hawaii, with 1986 P.F. certificate	$ 1,050
281		10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Used with Hawaii 1866 5c Deep Blue (32), negative "HI" oval cancel, both stamps tied by target, black "Honolulu Hawaiian-Islands Sep. 13" circular datestamp and magenta "San Francisco Cal. Sep. 27" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Reading Mich., stamps have faults, cover lightly cleaned and repaired, otherwise Fine, very scarce contract rate usage, with 1973 R.P.S. certificate	$ 1,050
282		3c Dull Red (11). Horizontal pair, margins touching to slightly in, tied by "Albany N.Y. Nov. 28" circular datestamp on small cover to Lahaina, Hawaii, pencil "5" applied by Hawaiian post office for internal postage due, 1854 docketing on back, Very Fine, very scarce usage	$ 375
283		10c Green, Ty. V (35). Horizontal pair, tied by large "Paid" grid, red "Boston Ms. Oct. 20, 1860" circular datestamp on legal-size cover to Honolulu, Hawaii, Elisha H. Allen correspondence, reduced at top, faint waterstain, pair has small perf fault, otherwise Fine	$ 150
284		3c Rose (65). S.e. at left, tied by target, "Canandaigua N.Y. Sep. 26, 1864" double-circle datestamp on cover to Hilo, Hawaii, "Due 7" handstamp for 10c rate, reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine	$ 130
285		3c Rose, 10c Yellow Green (65, 68). 3c used with two 10c pairs (one with corner nicked), tied by targets, "San Francisco Cal. Sep. 18, 1864" double-circle datestamp on cover to Chiavari, Sardinia, red New York credit, magenta Aachen Franco transit and matching framed "Franco Preuss./resp.Vereinsl. Ausg. Gr." handstamp, Swiss transit handstamp at lower left, ms. due markings, receiving backstamps, cover slightly worn, still Very Fine, interesting rating sequence	$ 900
287		24c Red Lilac, 30c Orange (70, 71). 30c horizontal pair, well-centered, bright shade, used with 24c, tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 10, 1862" double-circle datestamp on cover to Bergamo, Italy, red N.Y. and Calais transits, red framed "PD", transit and receiving backstamps, lightly cleaned, part of backflap removed, Very Fine, colorful and very scarce usage (Image)	$ 1,000
288		30c Orange (71). Used with 10c Green, F. Grill (96), both with perfs in, tied by circle of wedges cancel and "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 14" circular datestamp on 1869 blue folded cover to Loano, Italy, red New York credit and blue Calais transit, blue framed "PD", receiving backstamps, file fold, Fine and colorful	$ 325
289		Italy to California. Sep. 1855 folded letter from Salvatore to San Francisco with Calais and Boston Br. Pkt. transits, "10" handstamped due, Fine and scarce	$ 210
290		Mexico to California via New York. 2r franking tied by Guadalajara oval on buff cover to Oakland Cal., "N.Y. Steamship 10" due datestamp, couple folds, otherwise Very Fine	$ 850
291		South Australia, 1862-65, 2p Vermilion, 1sh Dark Brown (16, 25). Ample margins to slightly in, tied by oval grids, "Port Adelaide S.A. 3 Jy 27 64" circular datestamp on blue cover to Westport Conn., "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 5, 1864" double-circle datestamp also ties stamps, "SHIP" straightline and "8" in circle applied in S.F., slightly rough opening at right, otherwise Fine	$ 250
292		12c Black, 30c Orange (69, 71). Tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 2, 1863" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter to Barcelona, Spain, red New York credit and French transit, red framed "P.D.", blue "4 Rs." and matching transit backstamp, file fold with small split, some toned spots, Fine	$ 400
293		San Andreas Cal. Jun. 10. Circular datestamp and ms. "Paid 21" on buff cover to Switzerland, red "New-York Am. Pkt. Jun. 18" transit and "Short Paid" in frame, "GB/40c" accountancy oval, Calais transit, red due markings, transit and receiving backstamps (1859), slight edge wear, Fine, scarce transatlantic usage -- the short payment was applied to British Open Mail rate	$ 350
294		San Francisco Cal. Oct. 5, 1860. Circular datestamp and ms. "27" rate on blue folded letter datelined "South Fork, Scott River" to Yverdon, Switzerland, New York and French transits, ms. due markings, receiving backstamps, Very Fine	$ 170
295		5c Brown, Ty. II, 10c Green, Ty. V (30A, 35). Three 10c and 5c tied by "Placerville Cal. Nov. 30, 1860" double-circle datestamp on small cover to Biasca, Switzerland, red ms. "Paid 35", dark red "12" credit handstamp and matching New York transit backstamp, red Aachen Franco transit, red "2" and "6" foreign rates, Swiss transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine, colorful and choice Prussian Closed Mail usage to Switzerland (Image)	$ 850
296		3c Rose (65). Horizontal strip of six and four, ms. cancels, Cal. town circular datestamp on Nov. 1867 buff cover to Switzerland, red "New York Paid 9" credit and French transits, cover slightly oxidized, strip slightly faulty from placement over edge, otherwise Fine, unusual franking	$ 100
297		3c Rose, 12c Black (65, 69). 12c well-centered pair and single, two 3c, tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 30" double-circle datestamp on 1866 buff cover to Locarno, Switzerland, red "New York Paid 36 Jul. 25" credit, receiving backstamps, one 12c and one 3c small faults, otherwise Very Fine, attractive franking and west coast usage, ex Judd	$ 475
298		5c Brown, 30c Orange (71, 76). Tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. Oct. 8, 1863" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Locarno, Switzerland, red ms. "12" credit, red New York transit backstamp, red Aachen Franco transit and receiving backstamps, foreign ms. rates, Very Fine and colorful	$ 750
299		3c Rose, 30c Orange (65, 71). 3c wide s.e., 30c perfs in, grid cancels, "Petaluma Cal. Dec. 19" double-circle datestamp on buff 1865 cover to Locarno, Switzerland, red "12" credit and faint New York transit, blue Aachen Franco transit ties 30c, foreign ms. rates and receiving backstamps, Fine and fresh, attractive transatlantic usage	$ 425
300		10c Green, Ty. III (15). Horizontal strip of four, ample margins to slightly in, tied by "San Francisco Cal. 20 Apr." circular datestamps on ca. 1857 brown cover to Salonica, Turkey, red Aachen Franco transit, red New York transit backstamp (May 16), ms. "17" and foreign transit rates, "Salonich/15 Juin" receiving backstamp, very minor edge wear VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE 1855 10-CENT ON COVER FROM CALIFORNIA TO TURKEY. According to Starnes, the rates to Salonica were the same as the rates to Candia (Crete). At the time this cover could have been sent (1856-57), the three applicable rates were: 21c by British Mail, 40c by Prussian Closed Mail, and 30c by French Mail. The markings on this cover and 40c prepayment indicate service by Prussian Closed Mail, however, the 5c West Coast surcharge applicable to all three rates does not appear to have been paid, unless it was paid in cash. (Image)	$ 4,250
301		Foreign Covers to California. Four different, Hamburg 1866 stampless with "Ham & Horn" framed handstamp and depreciated currency datestamp, Hannover 1866 1gr. postal entire with blue Hamburg Packet and depreciated currency datestamps, Great Britain 1865 to Vancouver Is. with three 1p Red and two 6p Violet, Switzerland 1867 with 20c and 50c Sitting Helvetia franking, minor faults, Fine exhibit-worthy group	$ 625

Foreign Mails:

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1c Blue, Ty. IV, 3c Rose, Ty. I (9, 25). Slightly overlapping, 1c ample margins to touched, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Nov. 4" circular datestamp on cover naval surgeon aboard U.S.S. Wabash, in Aspinwall, New Granada, magenta ms. "Missent to California", San Francisco backstamp, 1858 docketing, some minor toned spots, still fresh and Fine

$ 210

227

3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26). Perfs timmed on two sides, tied by grid on small cover from Andreas Cal. to Lockport N.Y., forwarded to Aspinwall N.G., "Lockport N.Y. Dec. 27" circular datestamp, "Forwarded" straightline, "10" rate, red "Returned for Postage" two-line handstamp ties stamp, Very Fine, an intriguing cover, evidently sent in separate cover from California to Lockport, then forwarded to Aspinwall with underpaid 10c rate, Ashbrook analysis accompanies

$ 200

228

12c Black (69). Used with two 3c Rose, E. Grill (88), tied by circle of wedges cancel and "San Francisco Cal. Apr. 30" circular datestamp on 1868 cover to Buenos Aires, Argentina, red "7-1/2" credit, "Et.-Unis Paq. Fr. K. No. 1 22 Juin 68" octagonal French packet datestamp, sender's explicit routing instructions "via Panama to New York, thence per American Mail", backflap removed, edge wear, gum stains around stamps, otherwise Fine, scarce 18c franking, only two reported covers from California using this route

$ 500

229

1c Blue, Ty. V, 3c Dull Red (24, 26). Five 3c and four 1c (a fifth stamp added), tied by grids, "Los Angeles Cal. Jan. 7" (1859) circular datestamp on 10c Green Nesbitt entire to Pesth, Hungary, red "N. York Am. Pkt. Paid 7" credit datestamp, red Aachen Franco transit, receiving backstamp, part of backflap intact, minor stamp faults, very rare usage

$ 600

230

Marysville Cal. May 31 15 Paid. Integral-rate circular datestamp with "30" written over "15", matching "Paid" straightline on buff 1855 cover to Crowland, Canada, ms. "15 Paid" crossed out and re-rated "30c", "United States/Paid 9d" also crossed out and re-rated "1/6", receiving backstamps, with letter enclosure from a miner who mentions enclosing a specimen of gold, Very Fine

$ 400

231

Oroville Cal. April 3. Ms. pmk. and "Paid 15" on buff cover to Crowland, Canada, red "U. STATES" straightline and "Paid 9" handstamp, receiving backstamp, with Dec. 1855 miner's letter, Very Fine

$ 210

232

3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26). Vertical strip of four with attached single, guideline margin at left, tied by bold "Hicksville Cal." double-line oval handstamp with ms. "Aug. 17th/61" date on yellow cover to Quebec, Canada, red and blue Waving Flag Union patriotic design, overweight requiring two 15c rates, part prepayment not accepted and marked "Due 30" in blue crayon and handstamp, red "United States" oval, transit and receiving backstamps, stamps lightly wrinkled, bottom stamp torn by sender and sealed when affixed

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A COLORFUL AND EXTREMELY RARE COMBINATION OF ELEMENTS IN ONE COVER.

Ex Piller. (Image)

$ 3,500

233

5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Well-centered, tied by red segmented cork cancel, matching "Marysville Cal. Dec. 19 15 Paid" integral-rate circular datestamp on 10c Green Nesbitt entire to Upper Gagetown, New Brunswick B.N.A, red "U.States 6d" arc also ties 5c, transit and receiving backstamps (1860), very minor wrinkles and small stain spot, Very Fine, extremely rare franking for the 15c rate to New Brunswick, ex H. J. Baker (Image)

$ 900

234

3c Dull Red, Ty. II (26). Five, one has tiny toned spot, tied by large segmented oval cancels and "Michigan Bluff Cal. Feb. 23, 1861" double-circle datestamp on yellow rebacked front to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, magenta ms. "Paid 15", red "United States" oval, Very Fine appearance, extremely rare franking and usage, ex Haas and Grunin

$ 750

235

1c Blue, Ty. V, 3c Dull Red, 10c Green, Ty. V (24, 26, 35). 1c pair (one stamp torn), cancelled by matching grids, "Los Angeles Cal. Sep. 10" circular datestamp on buff cover to Dickinson's Landing, Canada, red "20" overstruck by square grid, red "15" in octagon, "U.States" arc, transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine appearance, ex Mason and Gibson

$ 850

236

5c Brown (76). Three, perf faults, tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 11, 1863" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to St. John, New Brunswick, receiving backstamps, reduced at left, Fine

$ 150

237

3c Rose, 12c Black (65, 69). Two 12c, one s.e., one repaired, tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. May 19" double-circle datestamp on 3c Pink entire to Pictou, Nova Scotia, 1866 receiving backstamps, cleaned and edge restoration, Fine appearance, scarce rate

$ 425

238

10c Yellow Green (68). Cogwheel cancel, "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 11" double-circle datestamp on small cover to Hartland Me., mostly clear blue "Post Office, Victoria Vancouver Island, Paid" handstamp, addressed in blue, Very Fine, scarce usage

$ 230

239

10c Green (68). Minor perf faults, tied by cogwheel and "San Francisco Cal. Mar. 5, 1862" double-circle datestamp on cover to New Paltz N.Y., full strike of "Post Office Victoria V.I." oval with coat of arms, half of backflap intact, some toning and minor edge wear, Fine and scarce

$ 300

240

24c Red Lilac (70). Well-centered, affixed over British Columbia 2-1/2p Rose, tied by "Paid" oval, 24c tied by cogwheel, "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 23, 1864" double-circle datestamp on small cover to London, England, "Paid" oval struck on cover, red New York credit and red London Paid transit, sender's routing "Via West India Mail" but sent via Panama, a few creases at center clear of stamps, Very Fine, choice mixed franking (Image)

$ 750

241

24c Lilac (78). Near perfect centering, cogwheel cancel, matching "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 19, 1865" double-circle datestamp, blue "Post Office/Paid/Victoria Vancouver Island" oval handstamp on mourning cover to Bristol, England, red New York credit and receiving backstamps, fresh and Extremely Fine (Image)

$ 1,350

242

5c Brown, 10c Yellow Green (68, 76). Three covers to B.N.A.: 10c single tied "Gold Hill Nev. 27 Aug. '66" to Canada, three 10c with ms. cancels, "Oakland Cal. Jul. 28" double rate to Pictou N.S., pair of 5c tied by cogwheel, "San Francisco Cal. Dec. 3, 1864" to New Brunswick, minor faults, Fine exhibit-worthy group

$ 375

243

Canada, 1859, 5c Vermilion (15). Vertical pair and single, well-centered, tied by targets, "Woodstock U.C. My 21 1860" circular datestamp on cover to Mendocino Cal., 15c rate for distance over 3,000 miles, cover skillfully cleaned, Very Fine

$ 1,250

244

Canada, 1859, 10c Red Lilac (17). Tied by "Cumminsville U.C. Ap 27 1867" circular datestamp on cover to St. Louis Cal., red "Paid/Canada 10 Cents" two-line handstamp, lightly cleaned, Fine

$ 500

245

Canada, 1859, 12-1/2c Yellow Green (18). Horizontal pair, tied by targets, "Warwick U.C. De 4 1865" circular datestamp on cover to Victoria, Vancouver Is., left edge restored, attractive example of east-to-west British Nortn American usage

$ 1,250

246

Canada, 1868, 6c Dark Brown (27). Well-centered, rounded corner perf, tied by oval grid, "Windsor N.S. Ap 25 68" backstamp on yellow cover to San Francisco, edges creased and small tears, otherwise Fine, early use of 6c rate (effective Apr. 1, 1868)

$ 325

247

Nova Scotia, 1860, 5c Blue, 10c Vermilion (10, 12). Tied by oval grid, "Windsor N.S. No 23 66" backstamp on cover to San Francisco, ink smear at left, minor edge faults, still Fine and very scarce

$ 525

248

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Horizontal pair, s.e. at right, dark shade, tied by segmented circle cancel with matching "P.O.D. Con. Genl. Shanghai 21 Jan." circular datestamp on blue folded letter datelined "Shanghai, 20th January, 1869" to Montreal, Canada, bold red "China and Japan Steam Service" double-line oval handstamp, "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 24" transit, Montreal receiving backstamp (Mar. 25, 1869), horizontal file fold

EXTREMELY FINE. A SPECTACULAR COVER IN THE FINEST ATTAINABLE CONDITION. ONE OF TWO RECORDED COVERS WITH THE 10-CENT 1861 ISSUE USED FROM CHINA TO CANADA VIA THE UNITED STATES CONSULATE POST OFFICE IN SHANGHAI.

The 20c postage overpays by 4c the 10c transpacific and 6c U.S.-Canada rates. This cover is illustrated and discussed in Richard B. Graham's series on China and Japan Steam Service (Chronicle, Aug. 1972, p. 139). Ex Ishikawa. (Image)

$ 5,250

249

10c Dark Green (68a). Three, centered to top right with perfs in, one stamp (at upper right) has small internal tear, each cancelled by "X" bamboo cancel, used on folded letter (part contents) from Yokohama, Japan, to Saxony, Germany, no year date but believed to have been sent from Yokohama on Sep. 30, 1868, and carried on the first trip of the S.S. Japan, orange-red "China and Japan Steam Service" double-line oval handstamp clearly struck at upper left (very early state of this marking), "San Francisco Cal. Oct. 21" transit datestamp, sent to New York City where carried by North German Lloyd steamer Hansa to Havre, red Verviers-Cologne transit, receiving backstamp, very minor scuffs in address panel

A VERY FINE AND COLORFUL COVER. REPORTED TO BE THE ONLY COVER CARRIED ON THE FIRST VOYAGE OF THE S.S. JAPAN AND THE ONLY COVER FROM YOKOHAMA TO SAXONY VIA UNITED STATES MAILS.

The 30c franking overpays the 25c postage -- 10c transpacific and 15c Prussian Closed Mail. This cover is illustrated and discussed in Richard B. Graham's series on China and Japan Steam Service (Chronicle, Aug. 1981). (Image)

$ 2,500

250

10c Dark Green (68a). Perfs in, tied by "X" cancel on 1868 cover to Providence R.I., red "China and Japan Steam Service" oval handstamp, magenta "San Francisco Paid All Aug. 17" transit, opening faults, both bottom corners repaired, very scarce, carried on the Colorado

$ 500

251

10c Dark Green (68a). Perfs in at right, tied by ms. "X", "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 21" circular datestamp on blue-gray cover to Waynesburg Pa., clear strike of magenta "China and Japan Steam Service" double-line oval handstamp, wear and faint toning around edges, otherwise Fine

$ 525

252

10c Yellow Green (68). Vertical pair, centered to top, tied by circle of V's and "Boston Mass. Mar. 20" circular datestamp on 1868 cover to Hong Kong, red New York transit, Hong Kong receiving datestamps, reduced at left, fresh and Fine

$ 375

253

Forwarded by Macondray & Co. San Francisco. Full clear strike of blue oval handstamp on back of Oct. 23, 1852 folded letter from Shanghai to Boston, carried privately to San Francisco and mailed by Macondray on the PMSS Tennessee for Panama, Very Fine, extremely rare -- the only reported handstamp in blue

$ 210

254

10c Green, Ty. III (33). Two, each cancelled by "15" numeral handstamp, "Georgetown Cal. Aug. 4, 1859" circular datestamp on cover to Denmark, partly visible New York transit, red pencil "5", "Franco" handstamp ties stamps, transit backstamps, slightly reduced at top, minor cover wear, Fine, very scarce usage

$ 250

255

San Francisco to France. Three folded letters, one May 1861 unpaid with debit markings in black, two 1857 prepaid with red San Francisco datestamps (26c and 30c integral rates) and New York credits, Very Fine group

$ 125

256

1c Blue, Ty. IV, 10c Green, Ty. II (9, 14). 1c margins slightly in, 10c horizontal pair, large margins to just barely in, small faint stain between stamps, tied by grids, "Santa Fe N.M. Sep. 1" Dike Ty. 9 large circular datestamp on 1856 brown cover to Clermont, France, prepaid 21c rate to France without 5c west coast surcharge, red "New-York Am. Pkt. OCt. 4" and Calais transit datestamps, "13" decimes ms. due, various transit and receiving backstamps, very minor toning and edge wear

VERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING 1851-55 ISSUE USAGE FROM NEW MEXICO TERRITORY TO FRANCE.

Very few covers are known from New Mexico to other countries during the 1851-57 Issue period. A Santa Fe cover to Germany with five 12c 1851's realized $5,250 hammer in our Sale 803.

With 1987 P.F. certificate. (Image)

$ 4,250

257

10c Green, Ty. II (32). Horizontal strip of three, perfs in, tied by "Santa Fe N.M. Jul. 26" Dike Ty. 10 circular datestamp on 1858 buff cover to Clermont, France, red "New York Paid 24 Aug. 18" credit datestamp, French transits front and back, slight edge wear, still Very Fine, extremely rare transatlantic use from Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory, ex Jarrett (Image)

$ 750

258

1c Blue, Ty. V, 10c Green, Ty. V (24, 35). Five 1c (one with captured imprint), pair of 10c (corner torn), tied by "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 1, 1861" circular datestamp on yellow cover to France, red New York and Calais transits, red framed "P.D.", cover professionally reinforced internally to improve appearance, Very Fine appearance, colorful franking paying the old 25c rate (Image)

$ 475

259

5c Brick Red, 10c Green, Ty. V (27, 35). Rich and bright colors, 5c perfs in, tied by "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 11, 1860" circular datestamp on blue folded cover to Riberac, France, red New York credit and framed "PD", ultramarine Havre transit, receiving backstamps, file folds clear of stamps, few bleached specks, Fine, colorful franking and scarce California usage

$ 300

260

30c Orange (38). Well-centered, tied by "La Porte Cal. Apr. 15, 1861" circular datestamp on double-rate cover to Chantonnay, France, red "New York Paid 24 May 14" credit datestamp ties stamp, red Calais transit and matching framed "P.D.", receiving backstamps, right perfs slightly worn from placement near edge, otherwise Very Fine, signed Ashbrook

$ 675

261

1c Blue, Ty. V, 3c Dull Red (24, 26). 1c horizontal pair, straddle pane margin at right, used with 3c and 10c Green (68), tied by cogwheel cancels and "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 28, 1862" double-circle datestamp on small buff cover to France, "15" handstamp applied in San Francisco indicates demonetized 1857 Issue was not recognized as prepayment, "New York 3 Dec. 23" debit datestamp, faint red Calais transit and black "8" decimes due handstamp, forwarded within france, transit backstamps, cover creased and wrinkled, barely affecting stamps

VERY FINE. AN EXTRAORDINARY ATTEMPTED TRANSATLANTIC USE OF THE DEMONETIZED 1857 ISSUE IN NOVEMBER 1862, ONE YEAR AFTER THE LAST FEDERAL POST OFFICES TOLERATED USE OF OLD STAMPS.

Ex Piller. (Image)

$ 4,000

262

3c Deep Rose (65). Pair and five singles, each with ms. "X" cancel, matching "Las Vegas N M July 21/62" New Mexico Territory postmark on cover to Esslingen, Wurttemberg, red "N. York Am. Pkt. 7 Paid Aug. 9" credit datestamp ties pair, red Aachen France transit, receiving backstamps, Very Fine, a remarkable 1861 Issue usage from Las Vegas, New Mexico Territory, to Germany -- the correct 28c Prussian Closed Mail rate was underpaid 7c, but the New York exchange office treated it as fully prepaid -- ex Jarrett (Image)

$ 1,200

263

10c Green, Ty. III (33). Two, used with 1c Blue, Ty. V (24) and three 3c Dull Red (26), all stamps have scissors-trimmed perfs and straight edges, tied by "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 20, 1859" circular datestamps on yellow cover to Bremen, Germany, red "N. York Br. Pkt. 7 Paid Sep. 14" credit datestamp, fresh and Very Fine cover, colorful and scarce franking

$ 1,000

264

10c Yellow Green (68). Three, tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. May 10" double-circle datestamp on orange cover addressed in blue to Bad-Kissengen, Bavaria, red N.Y. credit and blue Aachen Franco transit, one 10c creased, otherwise Very Fine

$ 100

265

3c Rose, 24c Brown Lilac (65, 70a). 3c pair with s.e., 24c perfs in, tied by grids, "Benicia Cal. Oct. 24" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to Volkstedt, Prussia, red "N. York Am. Pkt. 7 Paid Nov. 26" and blue Aachen Franco transits, receiving backstamp, vertical crease, Fine

$ 400

266

30c Orange (71). Bright shade, tied by cogwheel, "San Francisco Cal. Apr. 16, 1862" double-circle datestamp on folded letter to Bremen, Germany, red N.Y. credit, Very Fine

$ 190

268

San Francisco 1 Jun. 40. Vivid red integral-rate circular datestamp and matching "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 1" circular datestamp on 1850 folded cover to London, England, sender's ship designation "p Str. Oregon", part payment rejected at New York where handstamped with black "40" in circle, ms. "2/5-1/2" British due (59c), receiving backstamp, light fold and some minor wear, Very Fine, the 40c prepayment was wasted -- together with amount collected from address, the cost of mailing was 99c in 1850

$ 325

269

12c Black, F. Grill (97). Horizontal pair, one short perf, tied by circle of wedges cancel and magenta "San Francisco Cal. Apr. 9 Paid" circular datestamp on 1869 cover to London, England, mostly clear "Too Late" oval handstamp, London receiving datestamp, minor edge faults, Very Fine

$ 150

270

90c Blue (72). Used with two 3c Rose (65) and two 24c Gray (78a), tied by targets, "San Francisco Cal. Jul. 3, 1865" double-circle datestamp on legal-size cover to Exeter, England, red New York transit, receiving backstamp, sender's routing "Sacramenton to Panama, thence via New York", the entire cover is restored, which is mainly limited to cleaning and edge improvements, 24c and 90c color affected by cleaning, presentable and exhibit-worthy, an extremely rare use of the 90c 1861 from California (three reported in Chronicle 140), with 1992 P.F. certificate

$ 1,500

271

Great Britain to San Francisco. 1862 blue folded letter with three-color G.B. franking, 1p Red, 4p Rose, pair of 1sh Green, paying double rate to San Francisco, tied by "Paisley Ap 26 62" duplex datestamp and numeral grid, red San Francisco credit datestamp, Very Fine

$ 300

272

Scotland to California. Two covers from Glasgow to San Francisco, one stampless mourning envelope carried Feb. 1851 to NYC on Collins Line ship, other with G.B. 1p Red for late fee, Jun. 1850 Cunarder sailing, each with appropriate transits and rate markings, Fine pair

$ 230

273

British Isles to California. Two folded letters to San Francisco, 1850 Glasgow, 1858 Dublin, ms. rates, "Paid" straightlines applied at S.F. in red and black, Very Fine

$ 100

274

3c Dull Red (11). Horizontal pair, large margins to slightly in, tied by "San Francisco Cal. 16 Dec." circular datestamp, red "Honolulu * U.S. Postage Paid * Nov. 17" circular datestamp on blue 1854 folded letter to Westerly R.I., some wear and splits along edges, otherwise Very Fine

$ 1,000

275

12c Black (17). Two full to large margins, others touching to slightly in, used with Hawaii 1857 5c Blue, Thin White Wove (8), clear to ample margins, both stamps tied by "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 16, 1860" circular datestamp, red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Oct. 27" circular datestamp on small cover to New York City, 5c has tiny tear at top from placement near edge, cover skillfully cleaned with minor edge improvements, Fine, a desirable mixed franking with the 12c 1851 and Hawaiian Kamehameha III issues, ex Adm. Harris (Image)

$ 3,750

276

Honolulu Hawaiian-Islands Mar. 27. Red circular datestamp on cover to Philadelphia, "San Francisco Cal. 12 Apr. 13, 1860" debit datestamp, Very Fine and choice

$ 500

277

Honolulu Hawaiian-Islands Nov. 23. Red circular datestamp on cover to Fair Haven Mass., "San Francisco Cal. Dec. 5, 1861" double-circle datestamp and bold "Ship" and "12" handstamps, embossing on flaps, repaired tear at top, Very Fine appearance

$ 575

278

Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Jan. 24. Red circular datestamp and red crayon "22" double rate (2 x 10c plus 2c ship fee) on cover to Kingston Mass., "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 12, 1863" double-circle datestamp, Very Fine

$ 550

279

5c Brown (76). S.e. at left, cogwheel cancel, "San Francisco Cal. Mar. 12" double-circle datestamp and red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Feb. 26" circular datestamp on cover to Milltown Me., backflap removed, minor edge wear, Fine

$ 325

280

12c Black (69). Cogwheel cancel, red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Feb. 17" and orange-red "San Francisco Cal. Paid Mar. 6, 1863" circular datestamps on cover to Davenport Ia., fresh and Very Fine, remarkably choice example of the 12c 1861 used from Hawaii, with 1986 P.F. certificate

$ 1,050

281

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill (96). Used with Hawaii 1866 5c Deep Blue (32), negative "HI" oval cancel, both stamps tied by target, black "Honolulu Hawaiian-Islands Sep. 13" circular datestamp and magenta "San Francisco Cal. Sep. 27" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Reading Mich., stamps have faults, cover lightly cleaned and repaired, otherwise Fine, very scarce contract rate usage, with 1973 R.P.S. certificate

$ 1,050

282

3c Dull Red (11). Horizontal pair, margins touching to slightly in, tied by "Albany N.Y. Nov. 28" circular datestamp on small cover to Lahaina, Hawaii, pencil "5" applied by Hawaiian post office for internal postage due, 1854 docketing on back, Very Fine, very scarce usage

$ 375

283

10c Green, Ty. V (35). Horizontal pair, tied by large "Paid" grid, red "Boston Ms. Oct. 20, 1860" circular datestamp on legal-size cover to Honolulu, Hawaii, Elisha H. Allen correspondence, reduced at top, faint waterstain, pair has small perf fault, otherwise Fine

$ 150

284

3c Rose (65). S.e. at left, tied by target, "Canandaigua N.Y. Sep. 26, 1864" double-circle datestamp on cover to Hilo, Hawaii, "Due 7" handstamp for 10c rate, reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine

$ 130

285

3c Rose, 10c Yellow Green (65, 68). 3c used with two 10c pairs (one with corner nicked), tied by targets, "San Francisco Cal. Sep. 18, 1864" double-circle datestamp on cover to Chiavari, Sardinia, red New York credit, magenta Aachen Franco transit and matching framed "Franco Preuss./resp.Vereinsl. Ausg. Gr." handstamp, Swiss transit handstamp at lower left, ms. due markings, receiving backstamps, cover slightly worn, still Very Fine, interesting rating sequence

$ 900

287

24c Red Lilac, 30c Orange (70, 71). 30c horizontal pair, well-centered, bright shade, used with 24c, tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 10, 1862" double-circle datestamp on cover to Bergamo, Italy, red N.Y. and Calais transits, red framed "PD", transit and receiving backstamps, lightly cleaned, part of backflap removed, Very Fine, colorful and very scarce usage (Image)

$ 1,000

288

30c Orange (71). Used with 10c Green, F. Grill (96), both with perfs in, tied by circle of wedges cancel and "San Francisco Cal. Jan. 14" circular datestamp on 1869 blue folded cover to Loano, Italy, red New York credit and blue Calais transit, blue framed "PD", receiving backstamps, file fold, Fine and colorful

$ 325

289

Italy to California. Sep. 1855 folded letter from Salvatore to San Francisco with Calais and Boston Br. Pkt. transits, "10" handstamped due, Fine and scarce

$ 210

290

Mexico to California via New York. 2r franking tied by Guadalajara oval on buff cover to Oakland Cal., "N.Y. Steamship 10" due datestamp, couple folds, otherwise Very Fine

$ 850

291

South Australia, 1862-65, 2p Vermilion, 1sh Dark Brown (16, 25). Ample margins to slightly in, tied by oval grids, "Port Adelaide S.A. 3 Jy 27 64" circular datestamp on blue cover to Westport Conn., "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 5, 1864" double-circle datestamp also ties stamps, "SHIP" straightline and "8" in circle applied in S.F., slightly rough opening at right, otherwise Fine

$ 250

292

12c Black, 30c Orange (69, 71). Tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 2, 1863" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter to Barcelona, Spain, red New York credit and French transit, red framed "P.D.", blue "4 Rs." and matching transit backstamp, file fold with small split, some toned spots, Fine

$ 400

293

San Andreas Cal. Jun. 10. Circular datestamp and ms. "Paid 21" on buff cover to Switzerland, red "New-York Am. Pkt. Jun. 18" transit and "Short Paid" in frame, "GB/40c" accountancy oval, Calais transit, red due markings, transit and receiving backstamps (1859), slight edge wear, Fine, scarce transatlantic usage -- the short payment was applied to British Open Mail rate

$ 350

294

San Francisco Cal. Oct. 5, 1860. Circular datestamp and ms. "27" rate on blue folded letter datelined "South Fork, Scott River" to Yverdon, Switzerland, New York and French transits, ms. due markings, receiving backstamps, Very Fine

$ 170

295

5c Brown, Ty. II, 10c Green, Ty. V (30A, 35). Three 10c and 5c tied by "Placerville Cal. Nov. 30, 1860" double-circle datestamp on small cover to Biasca, Switzerland, red ms. "Paid 35", dark red "12" credit handstamp and matching New York transit backstamp, red Aachen Franco transit, red "2" and "6" foreign rates, Swiss transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine, colorful and choice Prussian Closed Mail usage to Switzerland (Image)

$ 850

296

3c Rose (65). Horizontal strip of six and four, ms. cancels, Cal. town circular datestamp on Nov. 1867 buff cover to Switzerland, red "New York Paid 9" credit and French transits, cover slightly oxidized, strip slightly faulty from placement over edge, otherwise Fine, unusual franking

$ 100

297

3c Rose, 12c Black (65, 69). 12c well-centered pair and single, two 3c, tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 30" double-circle datestamp on 1866 buff cover to Locarno, Switzerland, red "New York Paid 36 Jul. 25" credit, receiving backstamps, one 12c and one 3c small faults, otherwise Very Fine, attractive franking and west coast usage, ex Judd

$ 475

298

5c Brown, 30c Orange (71, 76). Tied by cogwheel cancels, "San Francisco Cal. Oct. 8, 1863" double-circle datestamp on yellow cover to Locarno, Switzerland, red ms. "12" credit, red New York transit backstamp, red Aachen Franco transit and receiving backstamps, foreign ms. rates, Very Fine and colorful

$ 750

299

3c Rose, 30c Orange (65, 71). 3c wide s.e., 30c perfs in, grid cancels, "Petaluma Cal. Dec. 19" double-circle datestamp on buff 1865 cover to Locarno, Switzerland, red "12" credit and faint New York transit, blue Aachen Franco transit ties 30c, foreign ms. rates and receiving backstamps, Fine and fresh, attractive transatlantic usage

$ 425

300

10c Green, Ty. III (15). Horizontal strip of four, ample margins to slightly in, tied by "San Francisco Cal. 20 Apr." circular datestamps on ca. 1857 brown cover to Salonica, Turkey, red Aachen Franco transit, red New York transit backstamp (May 16), ms. "17" and foreign transit rates, "Salonich/15 Juin" receiving backstamp, very minor edge wear

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE 1855 10-CENT ON COVER FROM CALIFORNIA TO TURKEY.

According to Starnes, the rates to Salonica were the same as the rates to Candia (Crete). At the time this cover could have been sent (1856-57), the three applicable rates were: 21c by British Mail, 40c by Prussian Closed Mail, and 30c by French Mail. The markings on this cover and 40c prepayment indicate service by Prussian Closed Mail, however, the 5c West Coast surcharge applicable to all three rates does not appear to have been paid, unless it was paid in cash. (Image)

$ 4,250

301

Foreign Covers to California. Four different, Hamburg 1866 stampless with "Ham & Horn" framed handstamp and depreciated currency datestamp, Hannover 1866 1gr. postal entire with blue Hamburg Packet and depreciated currency datestamps, Great Britain 1865 to Vancouver Is. with three 1p Red and two 6p Violet, Switzerland 1867 with 20c and 50c Sitting Helvetia franking, minor faults, Fine exhibit-worthy group

$ 625