Lot
488 
Rocking The Cradle, illustrated J.M. Hutchings' California Envelope design on cover to West Amesbury, Mass., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, horizontal pair tied by manuscript, no originating postmark; minor cover corner and edge wear, Very Fine, rare with only eight examples recorded of this design.Scott No. 11A Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $325