Lot
475 
Long Tom, pictorial design showing Miners Working Long Tom Sluice on cover to Valliceto, Cal., franked with 1851, 3¢ brownish carmine (11) tied by "Sonora, Cal., Jun 9, 1857" cds, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS "LONG TOM" ILLUSTRATED MINER COVER.
Realized: $1,100