Lot
993 
Fort Benton, Mont., Nov 8, 1887. Clear cds (S&D type 6) and matching cork handstamp canceling 1882, 5¢ yellow brown on cover to "Buffalo Bills Wild West" in Manchester, England, Very Fine and choice, only two strikes recorded of this townmark. Scott No. 205 Estimate $150 - 200.
On May 9, 1887, William Cody's Wild West show opened its first overseas tour at the Earls Court exhibition complex in London.
Realized: $105