
Lot
1717
[First Day of Rate] South Glastenbury Ct. Jul 1, bold sharp strike of cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "3" rating on 1851 buff cover to Cleveland Oh., docketed "Ans. July 7. 1851." at left, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180

Lot
1718
[First Day of Rate] San Francisco. '6' 1 July, clear strike of red cds and matching "Paid" handstamp at upper right on 1851 folded cover to Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "Pr. St. Panama" at top left and "Prepaid" at bottom left, Very Fine and rare example of the new 6¢ West Coast rate.; Ashbrook's pencil note "First Day - Prepaid" on face. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $700

Lot
1719
[First Day of Rate] San Francisco, Cal., 1 July, sharp strike of black cds and matching "10" due rating handstamp on circa 1851 buff cover to West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, Mass. Estimate $200 - 300.