Lot
159 
(Mariposa) Maxwell's Creek, Cal., January 28th, 1853, manuscript postmark (Williams unlisted) bearing town name written by sender, on cover to Richmond, Va. franked with manuscript canceled 1851, 3¢ dull red, right margin horizontal strip of four, docketing tying strip; stamp and cover flaws, F.-V.F., the only known manuscript postmark usage from Maxwell's Creek shortly before the introduction of the first handstamp. Scott No. 11A Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $240