Lot
5 
Cold Springs, Cal. (El Dorado). Neat manuscript postmark (Williams ELD-370) on blue 1852 folded letter to Illinois with matching manuscript "10" rate, cover forwarded to St. Louis with red cds of "Bell'sville" with manuscript "Forward 5", lengthy letter talks of starting a daily newspaper and political contents, Extremely Fine, the earliest recorded example. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $250