Lot
156 
(Marin) Mill Valley, Cal., Jun 23, 1892, first type cds (MRN-1410) on cover to Cloverdale, franked with 1890, 2¢ carmine tied by quartered cork handstamp; cover opening tear at top, otherwise Very Fine, an extremely rare first period postmark with only two recorded. Estimate $200 - 300.
The other example sold in our 2009 Westpex sale for $725 hammer.
Realized: $325