MAY 1, 1935 Fresno & San Fran BICYCLE ROUTE Mail Commem, AIRMAIL LABEL, SC CE1
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:11286439 | UPC: Does not apply |
May 1, 1935 San Francisco & Fresno CA Cds's
Scott #CE1 Special Delivery / Air Mail Stamp Franking
Green ARU 1894 Bicycle Mail
Pullman Railway Union Strike
Scott #6240 Stamp Affixed & Canceled
More information on the cover.
Signed by Arthur C. Banta
The Fresno and San Francisco Bicycle Mail was both a legitimate local service to transport the mail during the Pullman strike, which caused a p...ostal failure, in addition to being a philatelic adventure. The Pullman strike started May 11, 1894 and spread to the American Railway Union which declared a boycott of all Pullman cars on June 26. The strike was violent and interrupted much railroad activity, especially the mail West of Chicago. The strike ended July 15, 1894, train service was quickly restored. Bicycles were all the rage at the time, Arthur Banta the initiator of the Bicycle Mail owned the Victor Cyclery store in Fresno and was active with the American Wheelman Co. in San Francisco. He set up a mail service between Fresno and San Francisco consisting of 8 bicycle relays to convey the mail over 210miles. The service ran from July 7 through July 16. Banta was not a stamp collector but quickly became aware that there was considerable interest in the stamps and covers for the collector market.
Addressed to:
Mr. A. J. Zehender
Huntington, Ind
Appropriate Receiving Cancel
Some light crazing type creases. This cover is in Fine Condition. <-- Condition Issues If Any. If there are wrinkles, waves, tears or missing pieces, I'll mention them. Please view the scans to form your own opinion on condition. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your bids or purchase!
As usual, I've been out buying great new items for you, the collector!
This item came from a lot comprised of 19th & 20th century covers, US & Foreign. Condition of these were generally better than usual! Still, some of the covers will have faults typical of items that went through the mail during that time. Some will have less wear, and some will have more, so please, view my high quality scans carefully, and form your own opinion of condition.
In many cases, both sides are scanned so you can hopefully see any/all faults. They should be readily apparent. Please look carefully for any edge wear, tears, missing pieces, corners dents etc.
In general, they will be in fine / very fine condition. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your purchase!
ALL MY AUCTION ITEMS NOW HAVE FREE USA SHIPPING!
Free First Class (Items or Orders Under $50)
Free Parcel-Post For Items (Items or Orders Over $50)
or Even Free Certified Mail Shipping For Items (Items or Orders Over $100)
(Registered Mail is Extra - $12.00)
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SHIPPING FOR MY OLDER ITEMS - FIXED PRICE / BIN
Within The U.S.A
At Checkout, You Will (Hopefully) Have These Shipping Options.
IF YOU WANT TRACKING, YOU NEED TO PAY FOR IT.
$1.00 = USPS First Class - No Tracking
$3.50 = Parcel Post with Tracking
$4.00 = Certified USPS Mail with Tracking, Signature Required
$13.00 = Registered Mail (USA Only)
$16.00 = Registered Mail to Canada
Just $1.50 First Class to Canada!
Please allow a little time for me to invoice you!
_____________________________________________
OVERSEAS ORDERS
Just $2.50 Airmail For Overseas shipping & handling for regular sized covers!
Large covers will be a dollar more. $2.00 if much larger.
(You can pay for Registered Mail for any purchase of any amount.
Recommended if you live in a country where item's are lost much of the time.)
Buy as many items as you wish with NO additional
shipping charges per package up to $75.00 in value!
Just $17.00 For Registered Mail! Multiple items may be combined,
and may cost up to $20.00 total in some cases.
REQUIRED FOR ITEMS OVER $75.00 Going Outside the USA.
I Will Always Invoice You For The Items With Correct Combined Shipping.
If you buy multiple items, please wait for me to invoice you before making payment.
Since PayPal charges per transaction, I cannot refund you if you pay for individual items before I have a chance to invoice you with combined shipping.
THANKS! Sincerely, Dave I Sell All Kinds of Postal History!
1800's stampless, 19th Century stamps on and off cover,
Stamp Dealer Covers, FDC's, Collins' covers,
DPO's, RFD's, single prexie and multiple prexies
usages, Transatlantic airmails and ship covers, fancy cancels, naval,
world exposition, celebrity, aviation and space autographs,
Advertising, Airmail, Graf Zeppelins, USS Akron & USS
Macon, Railroad RPO / RMS and more!
Follow my listings to see more of them! They will be priced to sell!
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Scott #CE1 Special Delivery / Air Mail Stamp Franking
Green ARU 1894 Bicycle Mail
Pullman Railway Union Strike
Scott #6240 Stamp Affixed & Canceled
More information on the cover.
Signed by Arthur C. Banta
The Fresno and San Francisco Bicycle Mail was both a legitimate local service to transport the mail during the Pullman strike, which caused a p...ostal failure, in addition to being a philatelic adventure. The Pullman strike started May 11, 1894 and spread to the American Railway Union which declared a boycott of all Pullman cars on June 26. The strike was violent and interrupted much railroad activity, especially the mail West of Chicago. The strike ended July 15, 1894, train service was quickly restored. Bicycles were all the rage at the time, Arthur Banta the initiator of the Bicycle Mail owned the Victor Cyclery store in Fresno and was active with the American Wheelman Co. in San Francisco. He set up a mail service between Fresno and San Francisco consisting of 8 bicycle relays to convey the mail over 210miles. The service ran from July 7 through July 16. Banta was not a stamp collector but quickly became aware that there was considerable interest in the stamps and covers for the collector market.
Addressed to:
Mr. A. J. Zehender
Huntington, Ind
Appropriate Receiving Cancel
Some light crazing type creases. This cover is in Fine Condition. <-- Condition Issues If Any. If there are wrinkles, waves, tears or missing pieces, I'll mention them. Please view the scans to form your own opinion on condition. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your bids or purchase!
As usual, I've been out buying great new items for you, the collector!
This item came from a lot comprised of 19th & 20th century covers, US & Foreign. Condition of these were generally better than usual! Still, some of the covers will have faults typical of items that went through the mail during that time. Some will have less wear, and some will have more, so please, view my high quality scans carefully, and form your own opinion of condition.
In many cases, both sides are scanned so you can hopefully see any/all faults. They should be readily apparent. Please look carefully for any edge wear, tears, missing pieces, corners dents etc.
In general, they will be in fine / very fine condition. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your purchase!
ALL MY AUCTION ITEMS NOW HAVE FREE USA SHIPPING!
Free First Class (Items or Orders Under $50)
Free Parcel-Post For Items (Items or Orders Over $50)
or Even Free Certified Mail Shipping For Items (Items or Orders Over $100)
(Registered Mail is Extra - $12.00)
**************************************
SHIPPING FOR MY OLDER ITEMS - FIXED PRICE / BIN
Within The U.S.A
At Checkout, You Will (Hopefully) Have These Shipping Options.
IF YOU WANT TRACKING, YOU NEED TO PAY FOR IT.
$1.00 = USPS First Class - No Tracking
$3.50 = Parcel Post with Tracking
$4.00 = Certified USPS Mail with Tracking, Signature Required
$13.00 = Registered Mail (USA Only)
$16.00 = Registered Mail to Canada
Just $1.50 First Class to Canada!
Please allow a little time for me to invoice you!
_____________________________________________
OVERSEAS ORDERS
Just $2.50 Airmail For Overseas shipping & handling for regular sized covers!
Large covers will be a dollar more. $2.00 if much larger.
(You can pay for Registered Mail for any purchase of any amount.
Recommended if you live in a country where item's are lost much of the time.)
Buy as many items as you wish with NO additional
shipping charges per package up to $75.00 in value!
Just $17.00 For Registered Mail! Multiple items may be combined,
and may cost up to $20.00 total in some cases.
REQUIRED FOR ITEMS OVER $75.00 Going Outside the USA.
I Will Always Invoice You For The Items With Correct Combined Shipping.
If you buy multiple items, please wait for me to invoice you before making payment.
Since PayPal charges per transaction, I cannot refund you if you pay for individual items before I have a chance to invoice you with combined shipping.
THANKS! Sincerely, Dave I Sell All Kinds of Postal History!
1800's stampless, 19th Century stamps on and off cover,
Stamp Dealer Covers, FDC's, Collins' covers,
DPO's, RFD's, single prexie and multiple prexies
usages, Transatlantic airmails and ship covers, fancy cancels, naval,
world exposition, celebrity, aviation and space autographs,
Advertising, Airmail, Graf Zeppelins, USS Akron & USS
Macon, Railroad RPO / RMS and more!
Follow my listings to see more of them! They will be priced to sell!
NEW AUCTION LISTINGS -Usually 5 Days a Week!
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