Lot
296 
(Trinity) Minersville, Cal., Dec 26, manuscript forwarding postmark (TRI-1580, R5) on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire addressed to Bates Ranch, canceled by "Sacramento City, Cal., Dec 8, 1857" origin cds, readdressed to Middletown (Shasta Co.), Very Fine, a very rare manuscript postmark with only two examples recorded. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $230
Lot
297
(Trinity) Trinity, Cal., March 9/57, cds with manuscript date (TRI-1850) on cover to Bucksport, Me., manuscript "Paid 10" rate, Very Fine, the earliest recorded example of Trinity's only handstamp postmark. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $160