Lot 36
Indian Gulch, Cal., Dec 16th (Mariposa), ca. 1857 manuscript postmark (MAR-1250) on manuscript canceled 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Bangor, Me.; light staining at upper right corner, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $110
Lot 37
Indian Gulch, Cal., Aug 29, 1867 (Mariposa), rimless postmark with manuscript date (MAR-1260) on 1861 3¢ entire to Walpole, NH; small edge tear, Very Fine, a very scarce California fancy postmark.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $75
Lot 38
"Jacksonville Cal, Apl 30th" (1854) (Tuolumne), manuscript postmark (TUO-820) and additional manuscript "Paid 6" rating on 1860 folded letter to Baltimore Md.; some light edge staining and wear, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 39
Johnson's Ranch, Cal., May 25, 1864 (Yuba), manuscript postmark (YUB-720) on cover to West Mills, Me., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose; light staining and edge wear, Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $55
Lot 40
Kensington, Cal., Aug 31, 1893 (Santa Clara), bold full cds (SCL-1120, R4) on target canceled 5¢ Columbian entire to Rotterdam, Holland, San Jose transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine and choice, the earliest example from this short-lived post office.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $180
Lot 41
Lakeport, Cal., Oct 3, 1883 (Lake), cds and waffle grid duplex (LAK-1080) tying 2¢ vermilion on gray & blue Bee-Democrat fancy corner card cover to Oakland, Very Fine and attractive.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $110
Lot 42
Lamanda Park, California (Los Angeles), cds and fancy star in star duplex (LOS-4650, R-4) on four covers in four different colors; 1886 in red, 1887 in black, 1888 in blue and 1889 in purple, all clear full strikes tying 2¢ Banknote issues, one with hotel corner card, Extremely Fine, a beautiful set.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $130
Lot 43
Los Angeles Cal. Aug 4 (Los Angeles), cds on 10¢ green Nesbitt entire addressed to Major E. R. Wright at Middlebury Vt., cancelled by manuscript cross-hatch, endorsed "By Ocean Mail", docketed as from "S.B. Rockwell, Sept. 3d. 1862" at left, light crease and edge tear, Fine, a rare Cal. Soldiers Letter, ex-Graham.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $475
Lot 44
Marysville, Cal., Paid By Stamps, Jan 19 (Yuba), blue cds (Williams YUB-870) with matching elongated grid cancelling on 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Bangor, Me.; cover stain at bottom, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. U18 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $50
Lot 45
"Millerton Cal Jany 11th. 1856"(Fresno), manuscript postmark (FRE-3840) and matching squiggle cancels 10¢ green Nesbitt buff entire addressed to Ellisburgh, N.Y., Very Fine and rare early use., The example offered here is earlier than the Williams listing dates.Scott No. U18 Estimate $200 - 300.
Millerton was a Butterfield stage stop with the post office operating 1853 to 1874.
Realized: $375