| Indian and Oklahoma Territories Postal History - Town Cancels |
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Lot 1876 |
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Cantonement Gibson, letter headed Cant. Gibson A.T., 20th Nov 1825, from a Lieut. M. McNamara to Col. George Gibson in Washington noting provisioning of troops, accompanied by government cover leaf with which it was filed in Washington, no wrapper or address leaf;. A Very Fine and important Indian Territory document.
Estimate 300 - 400
Cantonment Gibson, Cherokee Nation, Arkansas Territory would later become Fort Gibson, Okla., the first post office was opened there on Feb. 28, 1827. This letter pre-dates that by a year and a half and may very well be the earliest known Indian Territory letter.
The fact that the letter is addressed to Gibson, who was then the Army's Commissary General of Subsistence, and the namesake of the Cantonment and later the Fort, further enhances its historical value.
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Lot 1877 |
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Armstrong Academy Dec. 5, manuscript postmark on cover to Col. Peter Pitchlynn in Washington with 3¢ dull red (26) cancelled by matching manuscript "60" year date; couple of small opening tears at top, fresh and Fine, rare. Established on Nov. 19, 1850, it was discontinued in 1866, reopened on Jan. 1, 1867 and discontinued for the last time on Aug. 27, 1869. Choctaw.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1878 |
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Atoka, Ind. Ter. A. Nichols, P.M. Sep. 13, 1879, bold strike of purple double line c.d.s. on double rate legal size cover to Col. Pitchlynn in Washington with two copies of 3¢ green (184) tied together by light strikes of matching star in circle; cover bit reduced at left (well clear of address), Very Fine example of a postmaster cancel. Choctaw.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1879 |
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Boggy Depot March 7, manuscript postmark ties 3¢ dull red (26) on fresh white envelope to Col. Pitchlynn in Washington, Very Fine and scarce. Choctaw.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1880 |
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Braidwood Ind. T. Feb. 10, 1893, clear c.d.s. with inverted day, on cover to Excelsior Ark. with #231 cancelled by target, right margin folded over cover's edge and cover slightly reduced at left, still Fine, rare (1891-1895). Chickasaw.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1881 |
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Broken Arrow, Ind. T. Oct. 29, 1906, postmark with name entirely at top part of circle, perfect strike tying #300 on small drop cover, Very Fine and choice, very scarce postmark, Signorelli recorded one example. Creek.
Estimate 75 - 100
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Lot 1882 |
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Burt Ind. T. Apr. 15, clear c.d.s. with inverted date on registered cover to St. Louis, 8¢ violet brown (272) and 3¢ carmine (267) tied by targets, fresh and Very Fine, rare. Chickasaw.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1883 |
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Camp Creek C. N./ 7-16-80, manuscript postmark on 3¢ green on cream entire (U161) to "Hon. D.W. Bushyhead Pr. Chief C.N. Tahlequah C.N.", docketing in pen and pencil, Very Fine. Established on Feb. 17, 1879 and discontinued in 1889, this is an early use of this scarce postmark, particularly rare in manuscript. Cherokee.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1884 |
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Carey's Ferry/ Indian Ter. Feb. 8 `81, manuscript postmark on cover to Cherokee Orpahn Asylum with 3¢ green (158) cancelled by manuscript "X"; small tears and bit reduced at left, Fine and rare (1873-1888). Cherokee.
Estimate 75 - 100
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Lot 1885 |
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Childer's Station, Ind. Ter., clear c.d.s. alongside 2¢ red brown and 10¢ brown (210, 209) tied by 4 ring targets on legal size cover to D.W. Bushyhead, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation at Tahlequah, reduced slightly at left, red legal docketing, fresh and Very Fine, a nice 6-times rate cover. Cherokee.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1886 |
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Chouteau, three different examples of this Cherokee Nation postmark: 1877 manuscript postmark on legal size cover with two copies of #158; ultramarine 1880 double line c.d.s. on 3¢ entire; 1906 c.d.s. with #319; first two addressed to Chief Bushyhead, Fine-Very Fine lot.
Estimate 150 - 200
Provenance: Chase
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Lot 1887 |
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Doaksville C.N./ March 10, 1860, manuscript postmark on orange cover to Huntington, Long Island with 3¢ dull red (26) tied by matching pen mark, unusually fresh, Very Fine and scarce. Choctaw.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1888 |
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Daoksville, C.N./ April 13th, 1858, manuscript postmark on legal size double rate cover to Col. Peter Pitchlynn in Washington with 3¢ dull red (26) pair with matching pen cancel; stamps with slight fading, Fine. Choctaw.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1889 |
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Doaks Ville Ark. Jan. 6, clear c.d.s. ties 3¢ dull red (26) on cover to Col. Peter Pitchlynn in Washington; accompanying this are two out-of-mails covers to Pitchlynn at "Eagle Town, Choctaw Nation" (Lippman's Despatch Envelope) and "L. Garland & others/ Choctaw Commissioners/ Doaksville C.N."; stamp with tiny margin nick, Fine lot. Chocktaw.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1890 |
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Registered/ Nov. 27, 1899/ Durwood, I.T., well struck three-line handstamp in purple serrated box on 2¢ entire with 8¢ violet brown (272), fresh and Very Fine, choice and scarce. Chickasaw.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1891 |
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Echo Ind. T., bold c.d.s. on 2¢ brown entire (1887) and UX (1892), first a bit soiled, Very Fine-Extremely Fine strikes, very scarce (1882-1902). Cherokee.
Estimate 75 - 100
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Lot 1892 |
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Edna Ind. T. Nov. 3, 1904, clear c.d.s. with day written in manuscript, on 2¢ carmine entire with 4¢ yellow brown (303, two), each stamp with bold matching target, straightline "Registered No. 19" (last in pen) at left edge, Richmond Va. backstamp, blue crayon notation, Very Fine, rare this early (established 1903). Creek.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1893 |
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Eufaula I.T. 5/26/77, fancy manuscript postmark on UX5 to Charleston, Ark., accompanied by three other pieces: #184 with 1883 c.d.s., #319 on 1905 cover with Indian Journal corner card, and 1901 lettersheet with large illustration of dry goods and grocery store, Fine-Very Fine lot. Creek.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1894 |
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Eagletown C.N. Ark./ June 2-58, manuscript postmark on 3¢ red on buff entire (U10) to Washington, Fine, a scarce form of this postmark, listed by Signorelli for 1857 only. Chocktaw.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1895 |
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Emet I.T. Nov. 3, 1885, manuscript postmark on cover with 2¢ red brown (210) with matching bold pen strokes, to New Bedford, Mass., Fine and rare, believed to be the listing example in Signorelli, early usage (established Feb. 18, 1884). Chickasaw.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1896 |
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Fame Ind. T. Nov. 21, 1898, bold c.d.s. on registered cover with 8¢ violet brown (272) and #267 and illustrated druggist's corner card, St. Louis receiving date on face, accompanied by 1900 stampless legal size cover with blind embossed corner card of Executive Office (double impression), to Chief T.M. Buffington and backstamped Tahlequah and Eufaula; latter cover with Dr. Chase notes and believed at the time to be unique, additionally the first pre-dates Signorelli listing by two years, Very Fine and rare. Creek.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1897 |
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Flint C.N./ Nov. 1st 57, manuscript postmark on white envelope to Burlington, Vt. with 3¢ dull red (11), margins to slightly in, cancelled by pen; stamp lifted and put back, Fine and rare. Cherokee.
Estimate 300 - 400
Provenance: Chase
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Lot 1898 |
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Flint Ind. Ter. Jul. 16, 1887, clear c.d.s. in purple on cover to Hon. Henry Chambers, Treasurer, Tahlequah, embossed seal of Justice Dept. Cherokee Nation with magenta manuscript "O.B." written over it, pen cancelled 2¢ red brown (210) at right, Fine and scarce. Cherokee.
Estimate 100 - 150
Provenance: Murchison
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Lot 1899 |
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Fort Gibson Ark. Jun. 24, clear c.d.s. on redirected cover to Leavenworth, Kansas, pen cancelled 3¢ dull red (26) at far right, clear red "Oso Tex. May 30" c.d.s., "Fort Gibson Indian Territory" heavily struck out in pen, manuscript "Forwd. 3¢" at top left, Fine and rare usage, the Oso postmark is especially difficult to find. Cherokee.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1900 |
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Fort Gibson, five covers and one picture postcard, ca. 1866-1907, earliest is Fort Gibson Ark. addressed to "Gen. Stan Watie" at Webber Falls, also blue c.d.s. with "C.N." and addressed to Col. J.M. Bell at Vinita (Bell, an officer of the second Cherokee Mounted Rifles, C.S.A., was Stand Watie's brother-in-law), also #207 pair with "Ind. T." c.d.s. to D.W. Lips, Treasurer Cherokee Nation, and two covers dated 1880 and 1899, Fine lot with an excellent overview of this famous post office. Cherokee.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1901 |
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Ft. Washita/ July 29, manuscript postmark on 3¢ red on white entire (U9) to Washington, Very Fine and scarce. Chickasaw.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1902 |
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Gideon Ind. T. May 10, 1898, mostly bold c.d.s. on registered 2¢ green entire with 8¢ violet brown (272) to Topeka, Kans., straightline backstamp, Very Fine, eight years earlier than Signorelli listing. Cherokee.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1903 |
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Grand Saline C.N./ Dec. 11th, manuscript postmark on redirected cover with manuscript "forwd 3" and 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Leroy N.Y. Nov." c.d.s., but no indication where this was forwarded, Fine and rare. Cherokee.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1904 |
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Hadley Ind. T. Jul. 20, 1905, clear c.d.s. ties #319 on cover to Gideon, reverse with Peggs Ind. T. transit, Very Fine and rare (1903-1915). Cherokee.
Estimate 75 - 100
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Lot 1905 |
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Hartshorne Ind. T. Jun. 8, 1901, c.d.s. and oval duplex in homemade brown ink tie 8¢ violet brown (272) and #279B on registered cover to Washington, corner card of United Mine Workers, two different Washington backstamps, Very Fine. Choctaw.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1906 |
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Keller Ind. T. May 11, 1897, clear c.d.s. on registered cover to St. Louis with 8¢ lilac (225) and 2¢ carmine (267, two) tied together by targets, corner card from T.J. Keller, Fine and scarce, uncommon combination of issues. Chickasaw.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1907 |
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Keys Ind. T. Jul. 2, 1892, neat c.d.s. on 2¢ green entire to Ohio; few tiny toned spots, Very Fine strike, very scarce (1890-1894). Cherokee.
Estimate 75 - 100
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Lot 1908 |
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Linn Ind. T. Oct. 29, 1898, bold c.d.s. on registered cover to St. Louis with 10¢ green (273) and #267, each with matching targets, merchandise dealer's corner card, Very Fine. Chickasaw.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1909 |
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Locust Grove, three covers incl. 1878 manuscript postmark on legal size 3¢ entire to Charles Thompson, Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation, also #210 (1886) and #286 with 27 and 28mm postmarks, Fine trio. Cherokee.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1910 |
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Mayhew Ind. T. Oct. 18, 1897, bold c.d.s. with month in manuscript, on registered cover to Maine and franked with #269 and #272 each cancelled by matching pen strokes, Very Fine usage, uncommon overpayment. Chocktaw.
Estimate 75 - 100
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Lot 1911 |
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McLain Ind. T. Oct. 2, 1899, bold c.d.s. on registered cover to Memphis with 10¢ brown (282C) tied by target, attractively rendered printed address with pointing hand and ad for drugs, Very Fine and choice. Cherokee.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1912 |
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McGee Ind. T. May 15, 1894, clear c.d.s. with 8¢ lilac (225) and 2¢ carmine (220) each tied by target, on registered cover to St. Louis, receiving pmk. on face, corner card of Wm. Moad, postmaster and Notary Public of McGee, Very Fine, very scarce. Chickasaw.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1913 |
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Muskogee, six covers and two postal cards, 1870's-1907, all different postmarks incl. manuscript, last is official business from Dept. of Justice with two different Wainwright Ind. T. postmarks and Pointing Hand, Fine-Very Fine lot. Creek.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1914 |
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Nida Ind. T. Nov. 7, 1899, clear c.d.s. on registered cover with 5¢ chocolate (270) pair, tied by targets, printed address and handsome ad on back for Dr. Barber's Chill Tonic; pair with tiny margins flaws, Very Fine appearance, very scarce. Chickasaw.
Estimate 75 - 100
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Lot 1915 |
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Oak Lodge, four covers, 1872-1895, different postmarks including manuscript (slightly reduced into "O" at left), one with enclosure showing blind embossed horse at top, last with #231, Fine lot. Choctaw.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1916 |
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Oklahoma Ind. T. May 26, clear c.d.s. on legal size War Dept. penalty envelope from Ft. Lyon, Colorado and addressed there with 2¢ green (213) placed over indicia and just tied by target, Ft. Lyon backstamp (year date not quite readable but Dr. Chase wrote "188?"); slightly reduced at left (clear of address), otherwise Very Fine and rare (1881-1888). Choctaw.
Estimate 100 - 150
Provenance: Chase
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Lot 1917 |
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Park Hill C.N./ Feb. 12-, manuscript postmark and matching "25" rate on undated folded cover to Cherokee chief John Ross in Washington; mended corner nick at bottom left, Fine and rare. Cherokee.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1918 |
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Pawhuska In. Ter. Aug. 1, clear c.d.s. on cover to Iowa with 2¢ red brown (210) tied by target, Fine and scarce Pawhuska (Osage) Agency postmark.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1919 |
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Pond I.T., one card and cover, first is 1883 double circle on UX7 with postmark showing where "Creek" was removed, other is 1885 bluish gray double circle with "Pond"at top and #210 cancelled by matching target; small faults, Fine and rare western town. Discontinued after less than nine years in April, 1887, the office reopened in 1889 with its originally intended name, Pond Creek. Cherokee Outlet.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1920 |
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Roberta Ind. T. Jan. 19, 1899, mostly bold c.d.s. on registered 2¢ green entire with 8c violet brown (272) tied by targets and purple registry #s from St. Louis, Very Fine and rare, 7 years earlier than Signorelli listing. Choctaw.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1921 |
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Ruby Ind. T. Aug. 31, 1897, clear c.d.s. on registered 2¢ green on blue entire with 8¢ violet brown (272) cancelled by matching cork killer, bold Topeka Kans. backstamp, original enclosure which also contained a dollar; slightly reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and scarce. Cherokee.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1922 |
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Shellbark Ind. T. Jun. 25, 1901, bold c.d.s. with #279B cancelled by matching target, on Veg-A-Tab printed address cover to Morristown, N.Y., reverse with Lee, Muskogee and Stone Bluff transit postmarks, Very Fine, very rare example of this short-lived office (1901-1902) in only the 3rd month of use. Creek.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1923 |
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Sleeper, Ind. T. Oct 1, 1904, sharp strike ties 3¢ carmine (319) on cover with printed address to Morristown, N.Y., all-over text ad on reverse for Dr. Miller's Veg-A-Tab, Extremely Fine and rare, particularly early (office established May 10th of the same year).
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1924 |
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Standley Ind. T. Jun. 18, 1895, clear c.d.s. ties 4c dark brown (222) pair and #252 on registered cover with printed address to Conn., stamps additionally cancelled by targets, Very Fine and rare usage. Choctaw.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1925 |
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Vicars Ind. T. Nov. 27, 1901, bold c.d.s. with #279B tied by matching target on Veg-A-Tab printed address cover to Morristown, N.Y., ad text on reverse, Very Fine and rare example of this short-lived office (1900-1903). Creek.
Estimate 100 - 150
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