Lot
2368 
California Penny Post Co., 1855-59, 5¢ black on buff, cover showing "Daguerreotpyes" spelling error in directive text, franked with 1852, 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by manuscript, blue "Knight's Ferry, Cal., July 27" cds at left, addressed to the Penny Post Co. in San Francisco; cover with couple filing pinholes left of center, Very Fine and choice, ex-Chapman, Dale-Lichtenstein & L. Lyons; with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 34LU13A Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
ONE OF THREE KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS CALIFORNIA PENNY POST CO. 5¢ FRANK ON BUFF COVER.
Only three examples are recorded in the Frajola census. One used from New York with a 1855 10¢ issue and a Swarts local post issue. The other sent from Honolulu, Hawaii bearing a 5¢ Missionary issue.