Lot
678 
Linden, Cal., Mar 4 (San Joaquin) (1863), double circle postmark (SAJ-1270) with grid cancels tying 1863, 5¢ brown, irregular block of three (natural s.e. at left) on cover to Sharon, Canada, endorsed "Overland via Detroit & Toronto", reverse with red transit and green receiving cds with matching "Advertised" straight line handstamp; cover slightly reduced at right and some trivial wrinkles, almost Very Fine, earliest known cover, in first month of use.Scott No. 76 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $475