Lot
135 
(Lassen) Evans Ranch, Cal., Mar 7th 1868, neat manuscript postmark (LAS-520, R5) on cover to Illinois, franked with manuscript cancel 1861 3¢ rose; light soiling and small corner flaws, F.-V.F., the unique usage from the Evan's Ranch post office. Estimate $300 - 400.
The Evans Ranch post office operated for only a short time from May 28, 1866 to June 24, 1868. This cover sold in our 2007 Westpex sale for $725 hammer.
Realized: $475