Lot
488 
Adams & Co., Los Angeles, partial strike of red oval datestamp with matching "Paid" in oval handstamp on blue cover to Bidwells Bar, Butte County, Cal. bearing manuscript cancelled 1¢ blue, type IV (9) strip of three, deep rich color, large margins to in at bottom; blue "Adams & Co., San Francisco, Jan 22" double-circle datestamp, Very Fine and scarce use. Estimate $300 - 400.
The Adams location at Los Angeles is quite scarce as it was a small town at this time and had little to do with the gold rush.
Realized: $725