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180 
(Monterey) Nasimento, Cal., May 11, 1888, bold cds (MOT-1990) and target handstamp tying 2¢ Banknote on cover to Washington, D.C., reverse with Pleyto & Bradley transit cds's, Very Fine, a rare postmark used for less than a year, only a couple known. Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot
181
(Monterey) New Republic, Cal., Febr 19/71, manuscript postmark (Williams unlisted) tying 3¢ Banknote on cover to Monroe, Mich.; cover corner wear and small edge tear, otherwise Very Fine, most likely a unique manuscript postmark. Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $170
Lot
182
(Monterey) New Republic, Cal., Aug 7/71, manuscript postmark (Williams unlisted) tying 3¢ Banknote on cover to Monroe, Mich.; rough cover opening, F.-V.F., extremely rare with only one other manuscript recorded (photo on web site). Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $120
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183
(Monterey) Peach Tree, Feb 8, 1875, manuscript postmark (MOT-2370) tying manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote on cover to Vermont, Very Fine and choice, the earliest of only two recorded manuscript postmarks from Peach Tree. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $350
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184
(Monterey) Peach Tree 3-22-83, manuscript postmark (MOT-2370) on 3¢ green entire to Modesto, reduced at left & tiny cover tear just touching the "P" of "Peach", F.-V.F., very scarce, ex-Tatham. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $240
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185
(Monterey) Peach Tree 12-13-84, manuscript postmark (MOT-2370) on registered 2¢ brown entire to Watsonville, uprated with 6¢ Banknote pair all canceled by manuscript, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325
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186
(Monterey) Picacho, Cal., Dec. 28, '70, manuscript postmark in blue (Williams unlisted) with pen cancel on 3¢ Banknote; cover with taped over tear and reduced at left, F.-V.F., the only cover known for this town, ex-Tatham. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $450
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187
(Monterey) Pleito, Oct 21, 1871, manuscript postmark (MOT-2460, R5) on 1870, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, company receiving handstamp and "Monterey County" docketing at left, Very Fine, a very rare manuscript postmark and the earliest recorded usage. Estimate $200 - 300.
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188
(Monterey) Salinas, Dec. 19, manuscript as forwarding postmark (MOT-2690), Salinas to Gilroy, cover originated at Searsmont, Maine, with bold postmark and "PAID" handstamp with manuscript "6", "Fowrd 5" manuscript added (3¢ forwarding + 2¢ unpaid); trivial staining on cover, Very Fine; with 2009 A.P.S. certificate. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $170
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189
(Monterey) San Antonia, Cal., Sep 1, cds with misspelling of "San Antonio" (MOT-2930) on cover to San Francisco, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose with manuscript "3" cancel, Very Fine, a very rare postmark with only one other example recorded. Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.