Lot
78 
(Mariposa) Yosemite Hotel, Yos. Valley, J.M. Hutchings, Prop., Aug 27, 1871, blue double-circle datestamp (MAR-2200) ties 3¢ green (147) on cover to Delaware City Del., additional cds strike adjacent, original letter accompanies, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
A CHOICE STRIKE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE POSTMARK.
This hotel postmark was the first device used at Yosemite.
Realized: $1,350