Lot 691
Quincy, Cal., Jan 20, 1882 (Plumas), double line cds (PLU-1930) on oversized linen cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 1881, 3¢ blue green, horizontal strip of 6 and single (207) tied by target handstamps, docketed ""Argentine Mine", Map & letters, Jany 1882" at right; usual linen cover wear, missing backflap and stamp flaws including missing portions, F.-V.F. appearance.Estimate $150 - 200.
The Argentine Mine is located in Dolores county, Colorado at an elevation of 9,400 feet. It was discovered in 1875 with the mine company coming into existence the next year.