September Internet Auction

Caleveras, California "Advertised", large oval handstamp on orange cover with "Southampton Mas. Oct 31" cds and matching "10" in circle rating handstamp to Caleveras Cal.; some edge wear, back flap torn, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Coloma, Cal. "Adv 1", bold blue handstamp on buff cover with "Rough and Ready, Cal. Nov 3" cds and "Paid" handstamp with ms. date and "3" cent rating, Very Fine and scarce California advertised use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Nevada City Cal. "adv 1", manuscript rating on orange buff cover with red "Elmira N.Y. Jun 11" cds with manuscript "40" rating to Nevada City Cal., forwarded with "Ford 5" rating totalled to "46" cents due, Sacramento red " Adv'd " advertised handstamp; some wear and soiling, F.-V.F. and rare dual California advertised use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

North San Juan, California "ADV", tiny advertised handstamp on orange cover bearing 10¢ green (32) , bright and fresh tied by bluish green "Andover Mass. Jul 19" cds on orange cover to North San Juan Cal., Very Fine and attactive use, ex-Hackett .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Oroville, California "ADV 1", bold circular handstamp on yellow cover bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by "Alexandria Mo. Jan 12" balloon-style cds to Oroville Cal., endorsed "Over Land" at top left; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Placerville Cal. "adv, Jul 1", small three-line handstamp on cover bearing 10¢ green (68) tied by target cancel, matching sharp "Saint John Mo Jun 4" cds to Placerville Cal.; edge wear.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Placerville Cal. "ADV", black straightline with matching "Placerville Cal. Mar 1" cds backstamp and ms. " adv Jan 1 " marking on reverse of yellow cover bearing pen canceled 1¢ blue (24) and three 3¢ dull red (26) singles, matching ms. " Big Run, O. Oct 8 " postmark to Placerville Cal.; cover tear and wear, stamp faults, Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Red Bluff Cal. "ADVERTISED", straightline on orange cover bearing 10¢ green (35) canceled by grid cancel, matching "Sycamore Ill. Sep 10" cds to Red Bluff, forwarded with "Red Bluff Cal. Sep 31, 1860" cds also tying 10¢ and ms. " Paid 3 " rating to Yreka Cal., endorsed "Care Coles Ranch" at left; edge wear and flaws, Fine and advertised forwarded Cafifornia use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Sacramento, Cal., Advertised, Mar 29, 1866", cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. canceled by circular grid, matching "Oroville Cal, Mar 16, 1866" cds to Sacramento, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

San Francisco Cal. "Adv 1", manuscript advertised rating on cover showing " SONORA " straightline (TOU-1360) with manuscript "17 May 52" dating and matching ms. "5" rating to San Francisco, forwarded with "San Francisco Cal, 1 Sep" cds and ms. " Ford 10 " to Baltimore Md., ms. "16" cents total due; small edge tear at top, Very Fine, only two recorded Sonora straightlines , ex-Tatham .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

San Francisco Cal. "ADVERTISED", straightline with pencil "2" cent rating along with red "NOT CALLED FOR" on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire canceled with fancy leaf cancel, matching "Sacramento Cal. Jun 8, 1866" cds to San Francisco, reverse with "San Francisco Cal., Jul 21" cds and "San Francisco, Cal. Advertised, Jun 20" cds; flap cut, Very Fine and striking use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

San Francisco Cal., Advertised, Mar 11, 1860, sharp cds on backflap of 1860 folded letter bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by "Baltimore Md., Jan 19, 1860" to San Francisco Cal.; 10¢ small scuff at bottom, a Very Fine and choice strike.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

San Francisco Cal., Advertised, Mar 11, 1859, bold cds on flap of blue 1858 folded letter from Germany to San Francisco with "Proeculs, 15.12" framed postmark, "Aachen '5 Cts.' 19/12" exchange cds; small flaws and wear, Fine and scarce incoming use from Germany.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

San Francisco, Cal. "ADVERTISED 1.", straightlines on two covers, first bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by target, matching "Sacramento Cal, Nov 7" cds to San Francisco where red "Person Addressed, Cannot be Found" framed handstamp struck after advertising; 3¢ slight tone spoting and slightly affected by edge placement; second use on 3¢ pink (U58) entire canceled by quartered cork duplexed with "Nevada City Cal. May 22" cds to San Francisco where bold black "Person Addressed, Cannot be Found" framed handstamp struck after advertising, Very Fine exhibit pair.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

San Francisco, Cal. "ADVERTISED", straightline and "San Francisco Cal., Advertised, Jul 28" cds backstamp on orange cover bearing 3¢ red, F grill (94) tied by "Salt Lake City, U.T. Jun 26 '69" cds duplex to San Francisco; cover wrinkle and some perf toning, F.-V.F. and scarce advertised use from Utah Territory.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

San Francisco Cal. "Adv. 1ct.", neat straightline with partial "San Francisco Cal. May 31" backstamp, flap with perfect fancy red " Not Called For " ribbon handstamp on gray 1853 folded cover from Germany via Bremen mails with "Oldesloe, 9/7, 53" origin cds, flap with Hamburg (7.10) and Bremen (7.11) transits, bold "New York '27' Aug 4" debit exchange cds, Very Fine and striking advertised Bremen mails use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

San Francisco, CA Advertised covers, 1870-1880s, lot of 14 covers. A couple of foreign items destined to San Francisco with postage due stamps on backside also has a rectangular "ADVERTISED" on front w/ a US CHARGE TO COLLECT marking on front. Other covers have marks such as "UNCLAIMED" and "FORWARDED." Another item has cancellation from Oakland to SF and "UNCLAIMED" and other related strikes on front plus on backside a 2-line "GENERAL DELIVERY JUN 14 1899 P.M." Strong strikes and nice variety - should be viewed, some faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

San Juan Cal. "ADV", small sharp handstamp on cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) vertical strip of three , scissor trimmed, tied by manuscript "Brooklyn, August 23, 1858" postmark to San Juan Cal.; some minor address ink erosion, Very Fine and scarce California advertised use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Stockton Cal. "Advertised", oval handstamp with "Nov 30" and "Dec 16" daters on cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) canceled by target cancel duplexed with "Providence R.I. Nov 22" cds to Stockton Cal.; reduced at right, Very Fine and scarce California use, ex-Skinner .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

California Advertised Covers, 1900s, lot of 26 covers. A couple of foreign origin items (Italy and 2 from Mexico) also a foreign destination to Japan. Most of the items are destined to Los Angles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, Sonoma plus others. Different covers with nice ovals include "Petaluma, CAL, UNCLAIMED ADVERTISED" other nice ovals include "Advertise Oakland, CAL" a rectangular "TULARE" plus a variety of other interesting marks. Inspection will be rewarded, some faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.