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The San Francisco News Letter Business Page. Number 16 ...mehr
The San Francisco News Letter Business Page. Number 16 used
lettersheet "Per Steamer Golden Age" with "Summary of Events from
Feb. 20th to March 5th, 1857" on 11x17.5" bluish paper news letter;
interesting contents with tremendous detail of the goings-on;
advertisements include those for Wells, Fargo & Co., McCombe's,
Freeman's Express, including illustrated article of "Mr. [Snoeshoe]
Thompson, the Carson Valley Expressman..." with printed
illustration showing Thompson on Skis in the Mountains and includes
details of his route and efforts in delivering express mail to
Carson Valley, letter on message portion of lettersheet datelined
"Chinese Camp March 14th 57" reads in part "They are having a great
time to Sonoma thear is eleven to be hang[ed] right of[f] some for
killing white men and some for killing black men Spaniards and
rob[b]ing and so forth, I think I shall go up to see some of them
hang.", minor edge splits, Very Fine. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. THIS
EARLY TYPE OF SAN FRANCISCO NEWS LETTER IS MUCH SCARCER THAN THE
LATER ONES WITH ADDRESS PANEL INTEGRAL TO THE LETTERSHEET -
UNLISTED IN BAIRD
![Vente aux enchères]](/fr/images/philasearch/ico_people.png "Vente aux enchères")
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Greenish blue arc boxed ...mehr
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Greenish blue arc boxed forwarder
handstamp on circa 1854 cover to Lynchburg, Va., franked with 1851
3¢ dull red, horizontal pair tied by "New - York, Feb 15" cds,
manuscript endorsement lower left "Pr Steamer Sierra Nevada Via
Nicaragua"; reverse with colorless embossed advertising of "Goodwin
& Co., Dealers in Grocers & Provisions, San Francisco, Cala" on
flap, slight corner wear, Very Fine, a wonderful and rare letter
bag operator forwarding handstamp. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $400 -
600
Office of New York and California Steamship Line. Wonderful
four-page ...mehr Office of New York and California Steamship Line. Wonderful four-page illustrated lettersheet with three pages of printed advertising, and one for message; first page illustrates steamship and lists the names of the ships in the Nicaragua (Vanderbilt) line: Northern Light, Star of the West, Prometheus, Daniel Webster, Sierra, Nevada, Cortes, Uncle Sam, Pacific, and Brother Jonathan; second page contains more details on rates of passage, etc. with printed Cha's Morgan, Agent, No 2 Bowling Green, New York; third page has the letter datelined New York Dec 1, 1855 signed by Chas Morgan which reads in part "Grenada is not on our line, but if you will enclose a letter or letters to me for Col Walker, I have no doubt they will reach him." Colonel Walker being the filibusterer in Nicaragua; fourth page shows large illustration of the steamship line's office in New York with G. H. Wines & Co.'s California Express in lower level, along with map showing location in NY., no envelope accompanying, Very Fine and rare. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000. A WONDERFUL COLLATERAL ITEM FOR THE NICARAGUA LINE COLLECTOR. EXHIBIT WORTHY. Cornelius Vanderbilt opened a route across Nicaragua in 1851 to compete with the U.S. Mail Steamship Company and Pacific Mail Steamship Company which held the U.S. Mail Contract via Panama. His handstamps typically boasted "Ahead of the Mails." He subsequently became a competitor to the PMSS on the Panama route
Putt's Overland Envelope. Red all-over propaganda design with ...mehr
Putt's Overland Envelope. Red all-over propaganda design with "The
Pacific Railroad" satirical verses on reverse on cover bearing 1857
10¢ green (35), straddle line single, tied by two strikes of
"Sacramento City, Cal., Jul 10, 1860" cds to Washington Mich.,
cover reduced slightly at left with small flaws, Fine and rare.
Estimate; $500 - 750. A RARE PUTT'S OVERLAND ENVELOPE USE BEARING
THE 10¢ 1857 ISSUE TO WASHINGTON MICH
Adams & Co's Express, Washington. Dark blue embossed cameo ...mehr
Adams & Co's Express, Washington. Dark blue embossed cameo corner
card with "Way" manuscript on buff cover to Philadelphia, Extremely
Fine and attractive. Estimate; $100 - 150
J.S. & E. A. Abbot, Manufacturers, Concord, New ...mehr
J.S. & E. A. Abbot, Manufacturers, Concord, New Hampshire.
Illustrated ad showing Concord Coach on verso of cover on cover to
Bennington, Vt., franked with 1851 3¢ orange brown tied by blue
"Concord, N.H. Sep 19", small cover tear a bottom right, Very Fine,
a lovely advertising cover for the Concord Coach used from Concord,
N.H. Estimate; $200 - 300. The J.S. and E.A. Abbott Company was a
historical iteration of a famous carriage and wagon manufacturer.
Initially, J. Stephen Abbot (1804-1871) was a partner in the Abbot
Downing Company, which revolutionized 19th-century transportation
with the Concord Coach. After the original partnership dissolved in
1847, Abbot went into business with his son(s), operating under the
name J.S. and E.A. Abbot and Company. This company continued to
build Concord coaches and other carriages.The company manufactured
various types of carriages and wagons, including the renowned
Concord Stagecoach. The company's legacy is primarily associated
with the Concord Coach, a robust and comfortable stagecoach known
for its unique suspension system using "thorough braces" instead of
springs. It became widely used in the American West by Wells, Fargo
& Co. for its durability and adaptability to rough terrain
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Embossed blue cameo on backflap of ...mehr
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Embossed blue cameo on backflap of cover
with illustration of Sailing Ship, Antonio Pelletier, Proprietor,
98 Wall St., N.Y., cover franked with 3¢ 1851 issue adhesive tied
by "New York Apr 30" cds to Rothville, Penna.; small repaired tear
at top, minor staining to backflap, F.-V.F. Scott No. 11; Estimate
$150 - 200
1869, 3¢ ultramarine. All over shaded ad cover with large "C" ...mehr
1869, 3¢ ultramarine. All over shaded ad cover with large "C" flag
at upper left, "Platt & Newton, Successors to Wm. T. Colman & Co.,
117 Front St. (near Wall) New York" franked with 3¢ 1869 issue
adhesive tied by fancy killer of "New York May 2" cds to Townsend,
Mass., Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 114; Estimate $300 -
400
![[Ship] Coleman's California Line for San Francisco, Office No. 88 ...](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A00039/S129/v1247.jpg)
[Ship] Coleman's California Line for San Francisco, Office No. ...mehr
[Ship] Coleman's California Line for San Francisco, Office No. 88
Wall St., New York. All over shaded advertising with illustration
of clipper ship and "First Class Clipper Ships Sailing Regularly
Twice A Month." on legal size cover, franked with horiz. pair 1857
3¢ dull red (small faults) tied by "New York, Dec 14, 1860" black
postmark with barred grid killer, minor edge wear, reinforced cover
tear at bottom, still Very Fine, Wonderful shaded ad cover
illustrating a clipper ship. Estimate; $150 - 200
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Blue embossed cameo corner card of
"James ...mehr 1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Blue embossed cameo corner card of "James Smith & Son Agents, 96 Wall St., N.Y." on backflap with image of Sailing Ship on orange cover with 3¢ 1851 issue adhesive tied by "New York May 19" cds to Boston; very light edge wear, overall Very Fine. Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300
(Ship) New York & California Steam Ship Line. Printed corner ...mehr
(Ship) New York & California Steam Ship Line. Printed corner card
with illustration of steamship, and "For San Francisco via
Nicaragua, C. Morgan Agent, 2 Bowling Green, New York", on cover
franked with 3¢ 1851 issue imperforate adhesive tied "New York Aug
16" postmark to Francistown N.H.; repaired damage at top center,
backflap a bit rough, otherwise Very Fine and attractive. Estimate;
$200 - 300
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Boston Agency Office, 16 Broad ...mehr
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Boston Agency Office, 16 Broad Street,
printed corner card on lemon cover franked with 1857 3¢ dull red
tied by black Boston "PAID" killer with red "Boston Ms Oct 28 1858"
cds to Maine; cover with natural paper fold at left, just up to
corner card, Very Fine. Scott No. 26; Estimate $150 - 200
(Ship) Ocean Penny Postage, The Worlds Want and Britain's ...mehr
(Ship) Ocean Penny Postage, The Worlds Want and Britain's Boon.
Stampless cover addressed to Macao, China, with illustrated Ocean
Penny Postage, The Worlds Want and Britain's Boon Bradshaw &
Blacklock design (state 2); apparently carried privately, Extremely
Fine, Rare use of Penny Postage illustrated cover to Macao, China.
Estimate; $400 - 600
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Fancy embossed cameo corner card in
green ...mehr 1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Fancy embossed cameo corner card in green illustrating Full-Rigged Ship, "Bowman Grinnel & Co., 83 South St. New York, Draft from £1 & Upwards on England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales", on buff cover franked with 3¢ 1851 issue adhesive (miscut) tied by "New York Jun 3" cds to Rhode Island, Extremely Fine and a stunning cameo cover. Scott No. 11; Estimate $500 - 750
(Ship) Vanderbilt Line, For San Francisco, D. S. Allen, Agent, ...mehr
(Ship) Vanderbilt Line, For San Francisco, D. S. Allen, Agent, 9
Battery Place, New York. illustrated steam liner agent corner card
on orange cover to 28 Platt St. (New York), with unusual red "New
York" Ocean Mail cds and black "New York Jul 16 1ct" cds, enclosed
business letter signed by D. B. Allen, Extremely Fine, Exhibition
Quality in all respects. Estimate; $750 - 1,000
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Embossed blue cameo corner card ...mehr
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Embossed blue cameo corner card with
illustration of Full-Rigged Ship, "Patent Cordage, Manufacturers,
and Ship Chandlers, Philadelphia", on yellow cover to Danville, Pa,
franked with 3¢ 1857 issue adhesive cancelled by circular grid
socked-on-the-nose, postmarked "Philadelphia Apr 15" cds, Extremely
Fine. Scott No. 26; Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 576
4 images supplémentaires
375.00 USD
(app. 318 EUR)
25.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 318 EUR)
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Lot 748
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200.00 USD
(app. 170 EUR)
25.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 170 EUR)
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Lot 752
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four-page ...mehr Office of New York and California Steamship Line. Wonderful four-page illustrated lettersheet with three pages of printed advertising, and one for message; first page illustrates steamship and lists the names of the ships in the Nicaragua (Vanderbilt) line: Northern Light, Star of the West, Prometheus, Daniel Webster, Sierra, Nevada, Cortes, Uncle Sam, Pacific, and Brother Jonathan; second page contains more details on rates of passage, etc. with printed Cha's Morgan, Agent, No 2 Bowling Green, New York; third page has the letter datelined New York Dec 1, 1855 signed by Chas Morgan which reads in part "Grenada is not on our line, but if you will enclose a letter or letters to me for Col Walker, I have no doubt they will reach him." Colonel Walker being the filibusterer in Nicaragua; fourth page shows large illustration of the steamship line's office in New York with G. H. Wines & Co.'s California Express in lower level, along with map showing location in NY., no envelope accompanying, Very Fine and rare. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000. A WONDERFUL COLLATERAL ITEM FOR THE NICARAGUA LINE COLLECTOR. EXHIBIT WORTHY. Cornelius Vanderbilt opened a route across Nicaragua in 1851 to compete with the U.S. Mail Steamship Company and Pacific Mail Steamship Company which held the U.S. Mail Contract via Panama. His handstamps typically boasted "Ahead of the Mails." He subsequently became a competitor to the PMSS on the Panama route
600.00 USD
(app. 509 EUR)
25.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 509 EUR)
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Lot 753
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1050.00 USD
(app. 891 EUR)
25.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 891 EUR)
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Lot 1243
160.00 USD
(app. 136 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 136 EUR)
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Lot 1244
100.00 USD
(app. 85 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 85 EUR)
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Lot 1245
SC
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240.00 USD
(app. 204 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 204 EUR)
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Lot 1246
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114
150.00 USD
(app. 127 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 127 EUR)
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Lot 1247
240.00 USD
(app. 204 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 204 EUR)
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Lot 1248
SC
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"James ...mehr 1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Blue embossed cameo corner card of "James Smith & Son Agents, 96 Wall St., N.Y." on backflap with image of Sailing Ship on orange cover with 3¢ 1851 issue adhesive tied by "New York May 19" cds to Boston; very light edge wear, overall Very Fine. Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300
240.00 USD
(app. 204 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 204 EUR)
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Lot 1249
100.00 USD
(app. 85 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 85 EUR)
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Lot 1250
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80.00 USD
(app. 68 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 68 EUR)
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Lot 1251
200.00 USD
(app. 170 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 170 EUR)
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Lot 1252
SC
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green ...mehr 1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Fancy embossed cameo corner card in green illustrating Full-Rigged Ship, "Bowman Grinnel & Co., 83 South St. New York, Draft from £1 & Upwards on England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales", on buff cover franked with 3¢ 1851 issue adhesive (miscut) tied by "New York Jun 3" cds to Rhode Island, Extremely Fine and a stunning cameo cover. Scott No. 11; Estimate $500 - 750
325.00 USD
(app. 276 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 276 EUR)
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Lot 1253
375.00 USD
(app. 318 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 318 EUR)
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Lot 1254
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110.00 USD
(app. 93 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 93 EUR)
Heure actuelle: 20.04.2026 - 09:22 MET