Lot 134
Julesburg Station Dec 29, double circle datestamp on 1873 cover to Maple Creek, Nebraska, 2nd strike tying 3¢ Bank Note (minor perf toning), there was no such town as Julesburg Station, but that name was given to the stop on the Union Pacific Railroad which served Julesburgh, small cover tear at top left & slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and attractive, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book.Estimate $200 - 300.
Julesburgh post office was inoperative from November 1871 until December, 1873. It officially reopened December 10, and continued to operate until April 10, 1877.
Realized: $400