Lot
78 
Placerville, Cal., July 11 (El Dorado). Pre-Statehood manuscript postmark (Williams ELD-2910) on 1850 folded cover (missing top flap) to Governor Peter Burnett at San Jose with notation "Military Paid" at upper right with manuscript "12 ½" rate, Very Fine, earliest known cover from Placerville soon after the name changed from Hangtown. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,150