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Lot 9 |
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"Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails.", framed handstamp in red on 1853 folded letter bearing 1851 12¢ black, diagonal bisect (17a), top left half, clear to large margins, tied by "New York 7 cts Sep 25" c.d.s., interesting content touches on whaling, Hawaii, and bidding on a ship which sold for $16,850; contents bleed through slightly and stamp with tiny tear at top right (not mentioned), still attractive, a Very Fine and rare usage.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
A RARE "VIA NICARAGUA" 12¢ 1851 ISSUE BISECT USAGE.
Expertization: 1995 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 10 |
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"Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails.", red framed handstamp on an inbound buff envelope addressed to a passenger on the Steamer 'Winfield Scott' either in San Juan del Sur or San Francisco, endorsed "Pr Northern Light", pencil "due 25¢" and signed at top; some restoration at edges, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
THE ONLY RECORDED USE OF THIS MARKING ON INBOUND MAIL TO SAN FRANCISCO.
Provenance: Kutz
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Lot 11 |
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"Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails.", two-line handstamp in red tying 1851 3¢ dull red (11) vertical pair with right sheet margin, and also tied upon arrival with "New-York, Ship, Nov 29" c.d.s. on buff cover to Strong, Me.; endorsed "Via Nicaragua"; Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Expertization: 1972 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Haas
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Lot 12 |
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"Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails.", framed handstamp in blue on small envelope to Montpelier, Vt. bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, large margins to just touching right stamp at bottom, tied by "New-York Jan 24" c.d.s., docketed "Dec the 31 1853" on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 13 |
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"Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails.", clear strike of blue truncated handstamp on cover to North Providence, R.I. bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, right stamp light crease, tied by "New York, Ship, Jul 25", endorsed "Per Nicaragua Route", light edge toning, still Very Fine and a scarce strike in blue.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Provenance: Emerson, Knapp
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Lot 14 |
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"Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails.", framed handstamp in blue on orange envelope to Washington, Pa. bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11), two singles, margins to slightly in, tied by "New-York, Ship, Oct 27" c.d.s.; slight edgewear and small tear, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 1994 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 15 |
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"Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails", framed handstamp in blue on incoming ship letter to Philadelphia, Pa. showing black "New-York '7' Apr 10" integral due c.d.s., Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 16 |
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"Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails", black framed handstamp on 6¢ green Nesbitt entire to Abington, Mass., endorsed "Via Nicaragua"; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 17 |
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"Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails", perfect strike of italic style handstamp in blue on rebacked folded cover front to New York, bearing 1851 3¢ dull red, diagonal bisect (11d) bottom right half, well tied by black grid cancellation, endorsed "Via Nicaragua" and blue crayon "Circular San Frco. May 31/53"; masterfully restored, fresh and Very Fine appearance.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 3¢ 1851 ISSUE BISECT USAGES, THIS ONE BEARING THE SCARCE ITALICIZED "VIA NICARAGUA" MARKING.
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Lot 18 |
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"Via Nicaragua / In Advance of the Mails / Sullivan", blue double-oval datestamp on cover to Keene, N.H. with "Mining Scene" illustration of miner paning for gold, Hutching imprint, bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) vertical pair, margins to cut in with small tear, tied upon arrival with "New-York Jun 9" c.d.s., manuscript "Sacramento May 15"; reduced at right and sealed tear, cleaned, Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
A SPECTACULAR ILLUSTRATED MINING SCENE COVER BEARING THE "VIA NICARAGUA" FORWARDER'S MARKING.
This cover left San Francisco on May 16, 1854 for San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua on the "Brother Jonathan", then from San Juan del Norte on the "Star of the West", arriving in New York on June 8.
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Lot 19 |
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"Via Nicaragua In Advance of the Mails", double-oval handstamp on buff envelope to Beverly, Mass. bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, clear to huge margins showing part sheet margin at left, tied by bold "New-York, Ship, Dec 16" c.d.s.; 1854 docketing, small opening fault, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 1994 A.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 20 |
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"Stmr Sierra Nevada, Via Nicaragua, Advance of the Mails", clear strike of blue oval handstamp on blue 1854 folded letter to New York City bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, margins to just in, tied by "Steam / Ship" two-line handstamp; vertical file fold slightly affects pair, a Very Fine usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
A CHOICE STRIKE OF THIS SCARCE VIA NICARAGUA STEAMER HANDSTAMP.
Provenance: Knapp, Chase
The "Sierra Nevada" was a Vanderbilt steamer put into service in late 1853, as part of his response to competition from the New York and California Line.
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Lot 21 |
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"Stmr Sierra Nevada, Via Nicaragua, Advance of the Mails", clear strike of oval handstamp in dark blue and additional "Via Nicaragua / Ahead of the Mails" blue framed handstamp on blue cover to Hartford, Conn. bearing two pairs of 3¢ dull red (11) cut in, tied by "New-York Ship May 9" c.d.s.; minor flaws, Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
A RARE USAGE WITH TWO DIFFERENT "VIA NICARAGUA" HANDSTAMPS.
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Lot 22 |
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"Stmr Sierra Nevada, Via Nicaragua, Advance of the Mails", blue oval handstamp on blue 1854 folded letter to Boston, Mass. bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, margins to just in, tied by "New-York Jun 26" c.d.s., flap with red Boston "11 O'Clock Jul 1 Delivery" shield handstamp; a Very Fine usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 23 |
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"Nicaragua Line / In Advance/ of the Mail.", oval handstamp on blue docketed 1855 folded cover to San Francisco, Cal. bearing 1¢ blue, type IV (9) and three 3¢ dull red (11) singles, irregular margins cutting in, uncancelled but prepaying the 10¢ transcontinental rate, clear strike of "Penny Post Co. San Francisco" double-line circular handstamp, endorsed "Pr Northern Light", file fold affects 1¢ Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
A RARE PENNY POST CO. VIA NICARAGUA CONJUCTIVE USE.
Provenance: Kramer
This cover was carried by the "Northern Light" from New York to San Juan del Sud, then carried across Nicaragua to meet with a connecting steamer to San Francisco. Upon arrival, the Penny Post Co. delivered locally.
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Lot 24 |
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"Nicaragua Line / In Advance / Of the Mails", absolutely perfect bold strike of oval handstamp on buff envelope to San Francisco, Cal., endorsed "Via Nicaragua" and tiny "Paid March 4" in another hand; small edge tear at top, still Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
ONE OF THE FINEST STRIKES OF THIS RARE VIA NICARAGUA HANDSTAMP.
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Lot 25 |
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"Nicaragua Line / In Advance / Of the Mails", oval handstamp for east-to-west service used in combination with "Adams & Co's. Express San Francisco" oval handstamp on small cover for service from San Francisco to Stockton, Cal., Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
A RARE CONJUNCTIVE USE OF THIS "VIA NICARAGUA" MARKING ON INCOMING MAIL VIA SAN FRANCISCO.
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Lot 26 |
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"Forwarded/ Via/ Nicaragua/ From/ Noisy Carriers Publishing Hall/ San Francisco", perfect clear strike of double-lined handstamp in blue on buff envelope to Wilmington, Del. bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, margins to cutting, tied by "New-York Ship Jan 9" c.d.s., Extremely Fine and stunning.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF THE FINEST RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS MARKING.
Provenance: Jarrett
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Lot 27 |
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"Forwarded/ Via/ Nicaragua/ From/ Noisy Carriers Publishing Hall/ San Francisco", clear and full strike strike of double-line framed handstamp in green on clean buff envelope to Brunswick, Me. bearing 1852 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, tied by "New-York Apr 26" c.d.s.; backflap tear extending just to top of cover, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE MARKING.
Expertization: 1993 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Jessup
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Lot 28 |
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"Forwarded/ Via/ Nicaragua/ From/ Noisy Carriers Publishing Hall/ San Francisco", beautiful bold and clear strike of double-lined handstamp on blue 1853 folded letter to Boston, Mass.bearing horizontal pair of 1851 3¢ dull red (11) cut in at left, tied by bold "New-York Dec 13" c.d.s.; vertical crease at right affects right adhesive, otherwise Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
A STRIKING EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE MARKING.
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Lot 29 |
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"Forwarded/ Via/ Nicaragua/ From/ Noisy Carriers Publishing Hall/ San Francisco", clear strike of double-line frame handstamp in green on buff envelope to East Pepperell, Mass. bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, full margins except touched at right, tied by "New-York Dec 16" c.d.s., reverse with fancy oval Parker & Noyes of San Francisco handstamp, a Very Fine and scarce usage.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 30 |
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"Forwarded Via Nicaragua From Noisy Carriers Publishing Hall, San Francisco", green double lined handstamp on Nesbitt 6¢ entire to Long Island, N.Y. cancelled by "New-York Jan 2" c.d.s.; some small edge tears, Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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"Forwarded Via Nicaragua From Noisy Carriers Publishing Hall, San Francisco", green double lined handstamp on buff envelope to East Pepperell, Mass. bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, margins to just in, tied by "New-York Jan 15" c.d.s., flap with fancy oval Parker & Noyes of San Francisco handstamp, a Very Fine usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 32 |
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"Via Nicaragua", manuscript endorsement on 10¢ green Nesbitt entire to New York City, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Francisco", oval handstamp with matching "Paid" double-lined oval; slight toning, Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 33 |
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"Nicaragua Route", manuscript endorsement on 1856 folded letter from Boston, Mass. to San Francisco, Cal. bearing 1855 10¢ green, type II (14) tied by "Paid" grid cancellation, red "Boston Mass. May 19" c.d.s.; light cover toning, Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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"Adams & Co., Sacramento, Dec", double-circle handstamp in light blue on cover addressed to "Nicaragua Steamship Co." in San Francisco bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) four margins, cancelled by blue grid, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 35 |
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"Gregory's Atlantic and Pacific Express.", four-line "Forwarded by Thompson & Exchange" handstamp on blue 1851 folded letter to New York City also showing blue "Gregory's/Express Office/ San Francisco" three-line handstamp and matching "Paid" double-line oval, Extremely Fine and choice usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 36 |
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1855, 10¢ green, type II (14), margins to cut in, used with 1857 1¢ blue, type V (24) vertical pair, and 3¢ dull red (26), all tied by "New Albany, Ind. Feb 25" c.d.s. on cover to Paris, France, red "New York 'Paid 12' Mar 2" exchange c.d.s., carried on Cunard's "Africa" from New York City, French (3.15) entry c.d.s.; backflap mostly missing, couple stamp flaws and edgewear, Fine, a scarce three-color imperf and perf mixed issue franking.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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