Lot
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Hamilton K.T. June 26 [while Colorado Territory], black cds on 1861 cover to Missouri franked with 1857 3¢ dull red cancelled by target cancel, bottom left cover of cover replaced, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $500 - 750.
The Hamilton post office had opened July 20, 1860, while still in Kansas Territory, and K.T. postmarks continued to be used in many early Colorado Territory offices. Hamilton was a mining camp just across the creek from Tarryall.
Realized: $950