Lot
83 
(Mono) Esmeralda, N.T., Sep, 21, 1863, bold cds (MON-665) on cover to London, England, franked with 1861, 3¢ brown rose, pair + 24¢ violet (guideline s.e. at left) canceled by target handstamps, red "New - York, Am. Pkt., 3 Oct 17" exchange cds and 3¢ pair additionally tied by red London entry postmark; cover opening tears at right and left 3¢ stamp bottom margin nicked, otherwise Very Fine (See Lot 875 for Nevada Usage). Scott No. 65+70c Estimate $300 - 400.
This cover is the most important usage of the "Esmeralda. N. T." postmark used in the California Period before being transferred to Nevada on January 20, 1864.
Realized: $850