Lot 814
1857, 10¢ green, type II, well centered, with deep rich color, tied by New Orleans cancel on a blue folded letter to Puebla, Mexico, Very Fine and attractive.Scott No. 32 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $425
Lot 815
1857, 10¢ green, type III, rich bright color, tied by bold blue "Cincinnati, O., Apr 29" cds on fresh cover addressed to Lieut Jas. McPherson on Alcatracas Island in San Francisco, Cal. who later became Maj General and Commander of the Army of Tennessee in the Civil War, Very Fine, a very scarce destination.Scott No. 33 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $375
Lot 816
1857, 12¢ black, plate I, well centered, couple trivial blunt perfs at bottom, beautifully tied by "San Francisco" cds on cover to Wisconsin, flap torn, Extremely Fine, a very scarce single franking, the cover probably originating from Hawaii paying the 10¢ rate + the 2¢ Ship Captain fee.Scott No. 36 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $350