Lot 2517 o
California State Telegraph Co., 1870 "Business" Frank Booklet Cover, black on pink with 1870 year date, red "Business" imprint and "104" handstamped serial number, manuscript endorsement to "Placerville & SV RR Co." for 100 messages between "Sacramento and Shingle Springs"; small flaws, creased with some hinged reinforcing along splits, Fine and exceedingly rare.Scott No. for 5T1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
This booklet originally contained 100 copies of the 1870 "Business" stamp (5T1). Original telegraph booklets are generally scarce, but this early California State Telegraph Co. first-issue booklet is of the greatest rarity. Siegel offered a similar booklet cover used by Placerville & SV RR Co. in sale 1090 that realized $2,415.
Realized: $675