Lot
131 
Oakville, Cal., Sep 8 (Napa). Blue town postmark (Williams NAP-1140) tying 1873 3¢ green (gutter s.e. at right) on 1875 cover to Wheatland, with original enclosure, cover tears at right, F.-V.F., a very early usage of this scarce postmark predating the earliest known in Williams by 5 months; with 1999 A.P.S. certificate. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $170