Lot
204 
San Mateo, Cal. Application For Post Office and Postmaster, 1855 letter sent from P.M. General Horatio King to J.W. Denver regarding the appointment of postmaster and the establishment of a post office in San Mateo, mentions the changing of the Belmont office to San Mateo, cover with straight line "Post Office Department, Official Business" handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
The San Mateo Post Office officially opened on October 12th, 1857.
Realized: $170