Lot
851 
Lehi, Ariz., Dec 8, 1894 (Maricopa), purple cds (Meyer 1, rarity 6) on cover addressed "By way of San Francisco", forwarded to Tonga with original stamp removed and franked with 5¢ small bureau (corner tear) canceled by circular handstamp, reverse with San Francisco transit and "Nukualofa Tonga, 7 Ja" receiving cds; rough opening at left, F.-V.F., a remarkable usage, this being one of two known examples of Lehi's first postmark. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160