Lot
593 
Culloma, Alta Cal., 12 Dec (ELD-410), bold forwarding postmark on blue 1850 folded letter from Virginia with manuscript "Harpers Mills Va, Oct 11" postmark and matching "10" rating, New York bold "40" in circle due handstamp, upon arrival the cover was forwarded to San Jose with magenta manuscript "Fwd 12½" and totaled for 52½¢ due; light aging at edges and faint trace of owner's handstamp at bottom left, Very Fine, a wonderful exhibition item and a very rare black Culloma postmark. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
References: Illustrated in Coburn's Letters of Gold.
Realized: $525