Sale 5012 September 29, 2026
September Internet Auction
Lots 1—98
California Postal History
Lot 1
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, inbound 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire canceled by "San Francisco Cal. Feb 15, 1858" cds addressed to Lieut. James B. McPherson, U.S. Engineers, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Cal.; some wear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.
Lieut. McPherson was assigned to Pacific Coast foritcations at Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay 1858-61. He later rose to General in Brig. General in the Civil War and killed July 22, 1864 during the opening clashes at the Battle of Atlanta.Lot 2
Alleghany Cal., oval postmark with manuscript " Paid 10 " and " Due 10 " ratings on buff cover to Weybridge Lower Falls, Vermont, endorsed " Per Steamer via Panama " at lower left; some wear, F.-V.F. and extremely rare.
Williams No. SIE-10 var. ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.
Williams records an "Alleghany Cal. Sierra County" dateless oval, but this strike obviously lacks the "Sierra County" and ornaments at sides of "Cal".Lot 3
Angel's Cal. Apr 20, Collins cds with matching " 10 " rating handstamp on circa 1854 buff cover to Sterling Mass., forwarded and marked due " 10cts ", F.-V.F. and exceptionally rare cds, only two recorded examples , ex-White, Mandel .
Williams No. CAL-70 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.
Williams recorded only one example of this cds dated Oct. 30 that we attribute to 1854.Lot 4
Benicia Cal. May 14, red cds with matching " 40 " cent rating handstamp on 1851 transcontinental cover to Berlin Ill.; light file folds, Very Fine, ex-Tatham .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 5
Bishop Creek, Cal. May 18, 1870, bold cds with matching four-ring target cancel on 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Sonora Cal.; reduced at left with minor mend, otherwise Very Fine, earliest recorded of two recorded examples .
Williams No. INY-385 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.
Williams listed only one use canceled on Apr. 27, 1873.Lot 6
" Bloomfield Cal. Dec 24 ", manuscript postmark with matching ms. cancel on 3¢ dull red (26) on circa 1859 cover to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine.
Williams No. SON-340 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 7
Bondville Cal. Jul 23, sharp Collins cds and matching " PAID " handstamp with ms. " 20 cts " rating on 1857 buff cover to South Ryegate Vt.; some edge wear, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Polland, Mandel .
Williams No. MAR-360 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 8
" Callahan Ranch Cal. Sept 30, 1855 ", manuscript postmark with matching ms. cancel 10¢ green (35) on yellow cover to Robbiston Me., Very Fine.
Williams No. SIS-580 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 9
Cherokee Cal. " Sept 18 ", Collins cds with ms. dating and matching "Paid 3" in Circle rating handstamp on yellow cover to San Jose Cal., old photocopy of original contents datelined "Butte Mills August 17th" from gold miner with some interesting content "…I have been busy prospecting for diggins…I have just made an arrangement to go to work on some claims…"; reduced irregularly at right, light staining, Fine and scarce.
Williams No. BUT-770 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 10
Chinese, Cal. Sep 3, circa 1856 Collins cds cancels 10¢ green (U18) Nesbitt buff entire to Philadelphia Pa.; light stain and top edge mend, scarce and Fine appearance, ex-Knapp, Polland, Mandel .
Williams No. TUO-200 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 11
Chinese Camp, Cal. 1859 May 19, partial cds with matching large circular grid canceling 10¢ green (U16) Nexbitt buff entire to Rockaway N.Y., F.-V.F., ex-Mandel .
Williams No. TUO-210 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.
This cds type is recorded by Williams only used in 1859.Lot 12
" Clairville, Cal. June 4, 1862 ", manuscript postmark with matching "X" cancels 10¢ green (68) on 3¢ pink (U34) buff entire to Ellsworth Conn.; flap torn, 10¢ clipped corner, otherwise Very Fine and early use.
Williams No. SON-880 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
The Clairsville post office in Sonoma County was open May 18, 1858 to Mar. 3, 1887. Williams recorded the earliest manuscript postmark in 1873. This use is possibly the new EKU.Lot 13
" Clairville, Cal. Aug. 29, 1862 ", manuscript postmark with matching cross-hatch cancels 10¢ green (68) , faults, on orange cover to Ellsworth Ct.; small edge tears.
Williams No. SON-880 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
The Clairsville post office in Sonoma County was open May 18, 1858 to Mar. 3, 1887. Williams recorded the earliest manuscript postmark in 1873.Lot 14
Clarksville, Cal. " Mar 20/64 ", large oval 1864 postmark with ms. dating on 3¢ pink (U34) buff entire to Shirland Ill.; wrinkling affecting indicia, otherwise Very Fine, nice strike of locally-made device.
Williams No. ELD-270 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 15
Columbia Cal. Aug 30, 1860, bold cds ties 10¢ green (35) , rich color, on buff cover to Hampden Corner Me.; reduced slightly at left, tone spots, Very Fine strike.
Williams No. TUO-430 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 16
Culloma Cal. Apr 14, cds with matching " Paid 6 Cts " oval rating handstamp on buff cover to Fort Madison, Iowa; flap flaws, F.-V.F.
Williams No. ELD-450 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 17
" Don Pedro Bar, Cal. Feb 16 ", manuscript postmark with matching ms. cancel on 10¢ green (33) on small ladies cover to Wareham Mass.; 10¢ small flaw, F.-V.F.
Williams No. TUO-640 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 18
Dry Creek, Cal., Mar 17, bold red Collins cds with manuscript " Paid 20 " rating on circa 1857 orange buff cover to Hartland Vt., endorsed " With two newspapers " at bottom left, red "SFD" in circle with docket number; cover wear and light soiling, Fine and unusual use of this rare town postmark, earliest of three recorded examples , ex-Mandel .
Williams No. YUB-540 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.
Dry Creek post office was open Apr. 18, 1854 to Apr. 9, 1858 when moved and rename Long Bar. This Collins cds was recorded by Williams from Apr. 2 to Apr. 18, 1857.Lot 19
Dutch Flat Cal. Dec 19, cds with inverted day and matching "Paid" in Circle handstamp with ms. "10" rating to Albany Wisc.; edge wear, light stain, F.-V.F. and early cds use.
Williams No. PLA-1380 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 20
Empire Ranch, Cal. Oct 9, cds with matching circular segmented grid cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on circa 1864 orange cover to Oroville Cal.; light cover wrinkle, F.-V.F. and scarce, Williams latest recorded use .
Williams No. YUB-590 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 21
Eureka H Bay, Cal., Nov 14, clear bold Collins cds with matching " Paid 10 " rating handstamp on cover to Portage, Michigan; light overall toning and spots, a Very Fine and choice strikes of scarce California town cds.
Williams No. HUM-1630 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 22
" Fiddletown Cal. May 17 ", circa 1854 manuscript postmark with matching cancel on 10¢ green (U18) Nesbitt buff entire from Belshaw correspondence to Jordanville N.Y.; reduced at left, tiny edge tear and wear, F.-V.F.
Williams No. ELD-1240 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.
Fiddletown P.O. in El Dorado county was open from Dec. 13, 1853 to Apr. 16, 1855 when it moved into Amador County by boundary change. This manuscript postmark is recorded from Sep. 13, 1853 to Mar. 24, 1855.Lot 23
Fiddletown Cal. Jul 2, circa 1858 Collins cds cancels 10¢ green (U16) Nesbitt buff entire from Belshaw correspondence to Jordanville N.Y.; reduced at right with corner nick, Fine.
Williams No. AMA-350 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 24
Fiddletown Cal. Dec 4, bold circa 1858 Collins cds cancels 10¢ green (U18) Nesbitt buff entire from Belshaw correspondence to Jordanville N.Y.; light toning band at right, edge wear, Very Fine strike.
Williams No. AMA-350 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 25
Fiddletown Cal. Nov 18, two cds strikes on 10¢ green (U16) Nesbitt buff entire to Carlisle Pa.; some light wrinkling and wear, F.-V.F.
Williams No. AMA-360 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 26
Forest City, Cal. "Sept 11th", Collins cds with manuscript dating and ms. " Paid 10 " rating on buff cover to Chardon, Ohio; reduced at left, edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce, ex-Mandel .
Williams No. SIE-550 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 27
Forest City, Cal. Jun 11, cds on buff cover bearing 10¢ green (35) neatly pen cancel cross-hatch to Marion, Ohio, 1860 receipt docketing; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Williams No. SIE-560 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 28
Forest Hill Cal. Aug 27, cds on yellow cover bearing 5¢ brown (76) and 10¢ green (68), s.e., tied by circular geomtric cancels to Dessau Anhalt, Germany, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Sep 10" exchange cds, red Verviers-Coeln Franco transit, German (9.23) arrival backstamp; edge wear, 5¢ flaw, F.-V.F.
Williams No. PLA-1710 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 29
Fort Jones Cal. May 24, sharp cds with matching target cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to San Francisco Cal.; reduced at right, small edge tear, F.-V.F.
Williams No. SIS-1470 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 30
Georgetown Cal. " Aug 6 ", circa 1855 cds with ms. dating and matching ms. " Due 3 " rating on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire to Oroville Cal.; edge wear and round corner, F.-V.F.
Williams No. ELD-1410 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 31
Gilroy Cal. "Sept 18", cds with ms. dating on cover bearing 10¢ green (33) to Hartland Vt., original 1868 enclosed letter; 10¢ small flaws from edge placement, some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Williams No. SCL-850 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 32
" Gold Run Cal. March 31, 65 ", manuscript postmark on orange cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65) block of three , s.e. at right, to Viroyna, Wisconsin; lower left corner mend, partial flap, otherwise Very Fine.
Williams No. PLA-1800 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 33
Illinoitown Cal. Jan 12, circa 1858 Collins cds cancels 10¢ green (U18) buff entire to Erieville N.Y.; some edge wear, upper right corner rounded, F.-V.F., ex-Mandel .
Williams No. PLA-2020 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 34
"Longville Cal. April 28, 1865", manuscript postmark with matching ms. strokes canceling 3¢ rose (65) on buff cover to Cordova Ill.; reduced at right, Fine and scarce early use.
Williams No. PLU-1380 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 35
Los Angeles, Mar 13, Collins cds with ms. " Paid 6 " rating on buff cover to Norwich N.Y.; flap torn, F.-V.F.
Williams No. LOS-5670 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 36
Martinez Cal. Aug 4, red cds cancels 10¢ green (U16) Nesbitt buff entire to Hon. John W. Denver, Washington D.C., 1857 enclosure to President Buchanan requesting appointment as San Francisco Naval Agent, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 37
Marysville Cal. '20' Nov 15, blue integral-rate cds for double the 10¢ transcontinental rate on circa 1854 buff cover to Granville Pa., F.-V.F. and rare, only two recorded .
Williams No. YUB-850 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 38
Marysville Cal., Paid by Stamps, Oct 4", blue cds with matching large grid cancel on 10¢ green (U18) Nesbitt buff entire to Oneida N.Y., F.-V.F. and scarce Paid by Stamps cds, ex-Marcus White .
Williams No. YUB-870 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 39
Merced Falls, Cal. "Mch 27 1861", well-struck black rimless postmark with manuscript date and " Free C Murray PM " postmaster free frank on orange cover to Stockton Cal., reduced at left, receipt docketing, Very Fine strike, only two recorded examples .
Williams No. MER-1140 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.
The two recorded examples of this rare rimless California postmark are dated March 27, 1861, this one in black ms. and the other in red ms. (Rumsey Sale 33 Lot 576).Lot 40
" Mission San Jose, June 19 ", manuscript postmark with matching neat ms. tying 10¢ green (15) , large margins to barely touched, on circa 1856 cover to Hartford Conn., Very Fine and attractive.
Williams No. ALA-2750 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 41
Mokelumne Hill Cal. Jan 13, clear cds with matching "Paid" and "6" rating handstamps on circa 1853 cover to Wirt N.Y.; edge wear and couple small stain spots, otherwise Very Fine and unusually sharp strikes.
Williams No. CAL-1600 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 42
Mokelumne Hill, Cal. Oct 10, Collins cds with matching bold "Paid 3" arc rating handstamp on circa 1855 amber cover to Foreman's Ranch, Cal.; minor tone spot, otherwise Very Fine.
Williams No. CAL-1640 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 43
Mountain View Cal. Nov 30, Collins 38.5mm balloon cds with ms. " 10 " rating on orange cover to West Rutland, Vermont; wear and light soiling, F.-V.F., ex-Myerson, Mandel .
Williams No. SCL-1980 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 44
Mountain View Cal. Jan "5", Collins 38.5mm balloon cds with ms. day and matching "5" cent due rating on blue 1855 folded cover to Monterey Cal., inside docketed; minor aging, Fine and scarce, ex-Mandel .
Williams No. SCL-1980 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 45
Mountain View Cal. Sep 19, bold 38.5mm Collins cds on with matching target cancel on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Sacramento Cal., 1866 docketing at right; mended opening tears, Very Fine appearance, ex-Mandel .
Williams No. SCL-1980 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 46
Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., Sep 26, 1867, small blue double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with Truman & Co.'s Express printed frank to San Francisco Cal.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and scarce California county cds.
Williams No. SCL-2000 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 47
Murphy's Cal. Oct 6, red Collins 35mm cds with ms. " Paid 6 " rating on circa 1852 buff cover to Allegheny City Pa., reverse with ms. " Direct your letters P.O. at Murphy's Diggings " sender's directive; vertical central crease, F.-V.F., ex-Mandel .
Williams No. CAL-1890 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
Williams only recorded this 35mm Collins cds from Dec. 5th, 1852 to Feb. 16, 1853, we believe this cover is the new EKU date.Lot 48
Murphy's Cal. Aug 28, sharp blue Collins 35mm cds with matching " 10 " cent due on circa 1853 orange buff cover to Brunswick Me.; flap flaws, Very Fine.
Williams No. CAL-1890 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.
Williams listed this cds from Dec. 8, 1852 to Feb. 16, 1853, this use extends the date range to Aug. 28, 1853.Lot 49
North Branch Cal. "Augt 30", rimless cds with ms. dating and matching "Paid 6" rating handstamp on orange buff cover to Boston Mass., 1853 docketing at left, light stain spot, otherwise Very Fine, earliest recorded town cds .
Williams No. CAL-2110 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.
Williams recorded this town postmark from Mar. 28, 1854 to Oct. 30, 1856. This cover is the new EKU.Lot 50
North San Juan, Cal. Jan 2, two strikes cancel 10¢ green (U16) Nesbitt buff entire to Galesburg Ill.; some staining and light abrasion top left, Fine and rare, earliest of only three recorded .
Williams No. NEV-1700 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $300 - 400.Lot 51
"Oregon House Cal. Oct 11/69", manuscript postmark with matching ms. cross-hatch tying 3¢ ultramarine (114) on 1869 buff cover to Port Royal Pa.; original enclosed letter; edge flaws and tone spot, F.-V.F.
Williams No. YUB-1140 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 52
Oroville Cal. Mar 3, 1859, sharp cds ties well centered 10¢ green (32) on orange cover to Bangor Me.; reduced at left, Very Fine.
Williams No. BUT-3100 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 53
Oroville Cal. Dec 18, 1859, cds ties 10¢ green (35) on buff cover to Pittsfield N.H.; light stain, reduced at right.
Williams No. BUT-3100 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 54
Patterson Cal. Jan 15, choice circa 1856 Collins cds cancels 10¢ green (U18) Nesbitt buff entire to Manchester Mass.; small flaws, Extremely Fine strike.
Williams No. NEV-1870 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 55
Petaluma Cal. Apr 10, two cds strikes tie 1¢ blue (24) and 3¢ dull red (26) strip of three on buff cover to Rockford Ill.; reduced at left, original 1861 letter starting off " *…Your letter and the package of seeds came safely through in spite of Secession * …; reduced slightly at left, couple small stamp flaws, Very Fine transcontinental use.
Williams No. SON-3900 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 56
Petaluma Cal. Oct 7, double-circle datestamp struck twice, one ties 3¢ dull red (26) on buff cover to Olina Cal., 1861 docketing; some edge wear and no flap, F.-V.F.
Williams No. SON-3900 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Lot 57
Pilot Hill Cal. Dec 4, neat Collins cds on pen canceled 10¢ green (U18) buff Nesbitt entire to Framingham Mass.; light stain, F.-V.F. and scarce.
Williams No. ELD-2820 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 58
Placerville Cal. '6 Paid' Feb 15, integral-rate cds on circa 1855 buff cover to South Boston Mass., F.-V.F. and scarce.
Williams No. ELD-2960 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.
Williams records this cds used only from Jan. 15 to Nov. 29, 1855.Lot 59
Placerville Cal. Apr 30, two strikes of cds, one ties 10¢ green (35) on orange cover to Southbridge Mass., 1861 docketing at left, Very Fine.
Williams No. ELD-2990 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 60
Placerville Cal. Mar 2, cds ties well centered 10¢ green (68) on cover to Delhi, Iowa, manuscript " Due 10c " rating for double 20¢ rate; barely reduced at left, Very Fine.
Williams No. ELD-2990 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 61
Rattlesnake Cal. Sept "3", Collins cds with ms. day on 10¢ green (U16) Nesbitt buff entire to Calais Me.; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Williams No. PLA-3000 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 62
Red Dog Cal. May 17, two cds strikes on cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Nevada, 1864 docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Williams No. NEV-1960 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 63
"Rio Vista Cal. Jan 3", circa 1859 manuscript postmark and "X" cancel on 10¢ green (U16) Nesbitt entire to Greenville C.H., S.C., Very Fine, the earlliest recorded example in Williams .
Williams No. SOL-1220 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 64
Sacramento Cal. Mar 25, 1863, sharp cds strike with matching fancy circle of wedges cancel on 10¢ green (68) on buff cover to Piqua, Ohio; small edge nick at left, toned perf, F.-V.F.
Williams No. SAC-2580 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 65
San Andreas Cal. Oct 17, bold circa 1856 Collins cds cancels 10¢ green (U16) Nesbitt buff entire to Pottsville Pa.; edge wear, Very Fine and choice strike, earliest recorded example , ex-Mandel .
Williams No. CAL-2430 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 66
San Andreas Cal. Jan 4, neat cds with ms. " Free " rating on circa 1857 orange cover to Hon. John W. Denver, Washington D.C., pencil "C.A. Leake" docket, ex-Mandel .
Williams No. CAL-2430 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 67
San Francisco Cal. 5 Sep, bold cds with matching " DUE 10 " straightline on 10¢ green (U18) Nesbitt buff entire to Washington D.C., enclosed 1855 dateline portion, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 68
San Francisco Cal., Feb 15, 1859, cds ties 1¢ blue (24) , wide margins, on circular rate cover to Sacramento Cal.; light soiling and cover wear, F.-V.F. and scarce circular rate.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 69
San Francisco Cal. "Too Late", double-oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U9) entire canceled by "San Francisco Cal. Jul 26, 1859" cds to Long Bar, Yuba County Cal.; some light edge toning and wear, F.-V.F., ex-Tatham .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 70
San Francisco Cal. Sep 1, 1860, cds ties 10¢ green (35) straddle-line s.e. single and matching " Due 10 " straightline on 1860 double-weight cover to New York City, endorsed " per "Golden Age" Sept 1st/60 " at top left; 10¢ corner nick, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 71
San Francisco Cal. "Returned to Writer", framed handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire canceled by cork cancel duplexed with "San Francisco Cal. Apr 22" cds to local address, printed "Clerk U.S. District Court, San Francisco, Cal." at left; reduced slightly at left.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 72
" San Quentin, Cal., July 31st 1865 ", neat manuscript postmark across 3¢ rose (65) strip of three on yellow cover to Pine Grove Cal.; minor soiling and edge wear, partial flap, Very Fine and scarce early use, ex-Tatham .
Williams No. MRN-2430 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 73
"San Rafael Cal. Feby 20th 1863", manuscript postmark with ms. check marks canceling 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65) vertical strip of three on cover to Buckfield Me.; some staining and reduced at right, stamp flaws, Fine and scarce early use.
Williams No. MRN-2600 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 74
San Rafael, Cal. Apr 6, cds with matching unusual cross fancy cancel ties 3¢ red, grilled (94) on yellow cover to Boston Mass.; cover tear lower left, otherwise Very Fine.
Williams No. MRN-2630 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 75
Santa Clara, Cal. Nov 9, neat complete cds with matching open circular grid cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to San Francisco Cal.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Williams No. SCL-3350 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Lot 76
Santa Rosa, Cal. Aug 25, cds with inverted day cancels 10¢ green (U41) buff entire to Cedar Lake N.Y.; barely reduced at right, light water stain, F.-V.F.
Williams No. SON-4490 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 77
Sierra Valley Cal. Apr 28, partial cds with matching "3" in Circle cancel ties 3¢ rose red, grilled (94) on circa 1869 orange cover to Downieville Cal.; 3¢ small flaws, reduced slightly at left, Fine and scarce numeral cancel.
Williams No. SIE-1660 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.
This numeral "3" in Circle cancel is altered from a "Paid 3" cancel.Lot 78
Sonora Cal. Feb 20, 1860, cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) block of three , straddle-line s.e. at left, and 1¢ blue (24) , on yellow cover to Sunfish, Ohio at the 10¢ rate; top edge cover tear, 1¢ flaw, Fine, ex-Chase (notes on reverse).
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 79
Sonora Cal., May 11, double-circle datestamp, matching segmented grid cancels tie 3¢ dull red (11A) pair on cover to Albion N.Y.; cover slits, left 3¢ corner flaw, Fine appearance.
Williams No. TUO-1380 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 80
Sonora Cal. Dec 14, partial cds with matching grid cancels tie 3¢ dull red (11A) vertical pair , margins to in, on cover to Kalamazoo, Michigan; small nick at top, F.-V.F.
Williams No. TUO-1390 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 81
Spanish Flat, Cal. Jan 17, balloon cds ties 10¢ green (35) on buff cover to Black Berry Station Ill., minor perf toning, light edge wear, Very Fine and scarce.
Williams No. ELD-3780 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 82
Table Rock Cal. Jun 13, cds with matching circular grid cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on orange buff entire to Sumner Me., 1864 docketing at left, original enclosed letter datelined "Pine Grove June 12th 1864" that was a stage stop, F.-V.F.
Williams No. SIE-1770 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 83
Tehama Cal. Jan 17, bold blue Zevely balloon cds on 10¢ green (U18) buff Nesbitt entire to Hon. John W. Denver, Washington D.C., original 1858 enclosed letter from Mackay Morrison requesting several copies of the Pacific Railroad surveys, neat pencil docketing; some edge wear, Very Fine strike.
Williams No. TEH-1490 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 84
Tehama Cal. Jan 18, blue Zevely balloon cds and matching "Paid 10" in Circle rating handstamp on circa 1858 yellow cover to North Monmouth Me.; some edge wear, fresh and F.-V.F.
Williams No. TEH-1490 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 85
Todds Valley Cal. Jan 26, cds on amber cover bearing pen canceled 3¢ rose (65) straddle-line s.e. single, to Canton Center Conn., original enclosed letter; reduced at left, 3¢ small margin tear, F.-V.F.
Williams No. PLA-3670 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.Lot 86
" Todds Valley Oct 7th. 1868. ", manuscript postmark on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) just tied by bright blue target cancel on cover to Canton Centre Conn.; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Williams No. PLA-3680 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $50 - 75.
Todds Valley manuscript postmark was recorded only from Feb. 28, 1868 to Jul. 20, 1869.Lot 87
"Tomales Cal. June 24, 1862", manuscript postmark on orange buff cover bearing pen canceled 10¢ dark green (68) s.e., rich color, additional " 10 " rating handstamp to Craftsbury, Vermont; reduced slightly at right, some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Williams No. MRN-3270 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 88
Tomales Cal. May 30, neat cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Falmouth Me.; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Williams No. MRN-3280 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 89
H.B. Cal, Union Town, May 9, bold blue double-circle postmark on 10¢ green (U18) Nesbitt buff entire to Roxbury Mass.; reduced at right, light wear, Very Fine.
Williams No. HUM-4880 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.
The Union Town post office opened in 1852 and was the original name of Arcata (the permanent name change to "Arcata" occurred in 1860). Union Town was created as a port, and re-provisioning center for the gold mines in the Klamath, Trinity, and Salmon mountains to the east, and was very briefly the county seat during this period. It was slightly closer to the mines than Eureka, which gave Union Town an early advantage. By later in the 1850s redwood timber replaced the depleted gold fields as the economic driver for the region, and Eureka became the principal city on the bay, gaining the county seat by the end of the decade.Lot 90
Vallejo Cal. Jan 19, red balloon cds with matching " Paid 10 " arc rating handstamp on circa 1856 buff cover to Jamaica N.Y.; some wear, F.-V.F., ex-Knapp, Mandel .
Williams No. SOL-1820 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 91
Vallejo, Cal. May 10, blue cds with matching blue cork cancel tying 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Norwich Conn., 1870 docketing at left, Very Fine.
Williams No. SOL-1840 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $30 - 40.Lot 92
Visalia Cal. Apr 2, clear Collins cds cancels 10¢ green (U16) buff Nesbitt entire to Cumberland Center Me., Very Fine, only 3 recorded , ex-Mandel .
Williams No. TUL-3310 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 93
Woodland Cal. Jul 25, bold cds with matching targets cancel three 1¢ blue (63) singles, two distinct shades, on circa 1868 yellow cover to Sacramento Cal.; some soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce 1¢ 1861 Issue California use.
Williams No. YOL-1550 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 94
Yankee Jims Cal Nov 4, bold cds ties 10¢ green (32) , perfs trimmed at top, on buff cover to Topsham Me.; some tone spotting, partial bottom flap, Very Fine strike.
Williams No. PLA-3980 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $75 - 100.Lot 95
" Yreka Cal., Feby 22 ", manuscript postmark with matching pen canceled 3¢ dull red (11A) sheet margin pair on buff cover to Winchendon Mass.; edge wear, F.-V.F.
Williams No. SIS-4090 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Lot 96
Yreka Cal. May 15, cds with matching " Free " straighline cancels circa 1863 10¢ green (U41) buff entire to Akron N.Y.; some edge wear, Very Fine, latest recorded use in Williams , ex-Mandel .
Williams No. SIS-4130 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 97
Topeka KT, Nov 22 (Kansas Territory), Zevely balloon cds on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire to Meadville Pa.; couple small edge tears, light soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce Kansas Territory use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 98
Port Orford O.T. Apr 13 (Oregon Territory), balloon cds ties 10¢ green (15) , large margins to barely touched, on buff cover to Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C., docketed "Rowland A. Tyler, Oregon 1855" at right; small corner tear.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.