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Capt. A. Sutter New Helvetia Upper California Addressed Envelope Undated
California Gold Rush related item. No contents or postal markings so precise dating is difficult, minor edge nicks. -- Johann August Sutter (February 23, 1803 June 18, 1880) was a Swiss pioneer of California known for his association with the California Gold Rush by the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall and the mill making team at Sutters Mill, and for establishing Sutters Fort in the area that would eventually become Sacramento.
id #7123
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$500
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1850s Murphys Calaveras Paid 12 Oval Illustrated Miners Mining Scene by J.M Hutchings Cover
to North Attleboro Mass. Mining Scene depicting Miner Panning for Gold with Long Tom in the background. Anthony & Baker SC engravers imprint at bottom of design. addressed to Mr. Stephen Clarke, some wear and minor faults.
id #7121
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$750
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1845 Hanfords Pony Express 2c Red Pony Rider Red cancel with Local Illustrated Birds Snake Cover
Scott No.78L1 PF Cert.549186 signed by Larry Lyons - Cert. reads Uncancelled single on illustrated ladys envelope with red Handfords Pony Express Post 2cts in oval with matching Paid handstamp. The Philatelic Foundation Opinion It is a genuine usage, the stamp originally tied by pencil cancel which has been removed.
Back of cover is same color as the addressee side.
id #7090
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$1750
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1853 California State Telegraph Cameo Style Printed Corner Card Cover PD for Paid
, cover addressed locally (likely Sacramento) missing 90 percent of back flap.
id #7001
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$200
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Oct 17 Civil War Long Plains MA Manuscript 10c No.35 Patriotic to Folsom California Cover
Colonial Soldier holding flag and raised sword with tents in the background. art signed F. Hedges SC. Addressed to Mr Charles Skiff. reduced at edges, small paper repair at lower left corner and tear at right edge, stains. Rare patriotic design going to California.
id #6992
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$400
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1860 George W Kidd Banker Second Of Exchange Miner Tools Illustrated Pay To Jacob Saltgaven
Nevada California exchange for 433. dollars Value received and placed account of Fret and Ralston San Francisco as advised to Eugene Kelly ans Co. NY. Rare California Bank. wear and paper chips at edges, small stamp hinge material reinforce at lower center edge at back.
id #5815
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$600
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1903 Stockton San Joaquin The Del Monte Color Illustrated to land Office Visalia Johnson CC Cover
Jan.21 1903 canceled dated cover, Visalia received at back.
id #5346
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$200
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