Sale 1144 — Smithsonian National Postal Museum Benefit Auction
Sale Date — Tuesday, 13 December, 2016
Category — 1851-56 Postal History: Indian Territory & Western Covers
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
165
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Two singles, margins to in, color faded, cancelled by manuscript, light strike of red Maine circular datestamp on ladies cover to Marysville Cal., blue F. Rumrill & Co.'s Express, Connecting At Marysville With Wells, Fargo & Co., edge tear and toning at bottom, otherwise Fine and scarce, ex Dr. Chase, with 2010 P.F. certificate stating "stamps with some discoloration", illustrated in Nathan, this Rumrill marking is only known used from July-November 1854
E. 500-750
425