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(San Joaquin) Vernalis, California, Apr 16, 1891, clear cds (SAJ-3060) canceling on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Cloverdale, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this San Joaquin county postmark (photo on web site). Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
260
(San Luis Obispo) La Panza, Cal., Feb 23, 1897, bold cds (Williams unlisted) with matching target tying 2¢ Bureau on cover to Cornwall, N.Y., Very Fine, a rare unlisted second type La Panza postmark, possibly unique (photo on web site). Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90
Lot
261
(San Luis Obispo) Old Creek, Cal., Jan 19, cds (SLO-1540) on 1877 cover to Locarno, Switzerland, franked with 1¢ pair + 3¢ Banknotes canceled by light cancels; small stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine, quite scarce (photo on web site). Estimate $100 - 150.
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Realized: $90
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262
(San Mateo) Half Moon Bay, Cal., Mar 4, two bold strikes of blue cds (SAM-510) on fresh cover to San Francisco, franked with 3¢ Banknote tied by target handstamp, Extremely Fine and choice, a very attractive usage (photo on web site). Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $100
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263
(San Mateo) Menlo Park, Cal., October 8, 1872, blue straight line postmark with manuscript date (SAM-800) canceling on 1870, 2¢ green entire to Ohio, Very Fine, the earliest recorded example of this very scarce first handstamp type postmark. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $80
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264
(San Mateo) Menlo Park 8/9, neat manuscript postmark (SAM-790) on ca. 1873 cover to San Francisco, franked with 3¢ Banknote tied by manuscript; a bit reduced at left, Very Fine, the only recorded manuscript postmark from Menlo Park (photo on web site). Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $100
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265
(San Mateo) Millbrae, February 4th, 1876, manuscript postmark (SAM-920) on manuscript canceled 1870, 3¢ green entire to Geyersville; reduced at left and a couple minor stains, Very Fine, believed to be the only known manuscript postmark from Millbrae (recorded as January with this postmark changed from January to February) (photo on web site). Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
266
(San Mateo) Woodside, Cal., July 19, manuscript postmark (SAM-2420) on cover to North Lansing, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 10¢ green, type II; light corner stain and minor specking, still Very Fine. Scott No. 32 Estimate $100 - 150.
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267
(Santa Barbara) Santa Maria, May 30th, manuscript postmark (Williams unlisted) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Wells, Fargo & Co. frank at top; slight reduction at right, Very Fine, one of only two recorded manuscript postmarks from Santa Maria. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150
Lot
268
(Santa Barbara) Sta. Barbara, Cal., Feb 9, 1859, bold rimless cds with manuscript date (SBA-1370, R5), tying 1857, 3¢ dull red (perfs trimmed at top and bottom) on embossed ladies cover to San Francisco; some faint cover toning, a Very Fine strike, ex-Polland. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $350