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Rock Creek, Cal., June 12/67 (Butte), manuscript postmark (BUT-3720) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Oregon, docketing at right; cover edge wear and small tears, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
182
Rough & Ready Cal, 23 Jany 1854 (Nevada), clear manuscript postmark on cover to Danbury, Ct. franked with a pair of 1851 3¢ dull red with manuscript cancel; the pair also bears small, light red grids and is somewhat soiled, indicating "possible fraudulent re-use"; minor mounting damage on reverse, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $115
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183
Sacramento, Cal., Nov 10, 1849 (Sacramento), pre-statehood two-line postmark (Williams SAC-2470) on stampless folded letter with small matching "Paid 40" rate handstamp to Erie, Pa., sensibly reinforced with several small stains one leading to small hole on face, Fine, a great classic rarity, this is the latest of the five or so copies used during the period of Oct 21st thru Nov 10th, 1849. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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184
Saint Helena, Cal. (Napa), town postmark (Williams NAP-1450, R-4) on cover to New York, matching dotted grid canceling 1861 3¢ rose, cover reduced at right, Very Fine; with 1997 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200.