Lot
1001 
California Penny Post Co., 1855-59, 7¢ black, impressed on U.S. 3¢ envelope (No. U9), and company ad on backflap listing nine offices, addressed to Grass Valley (one of the nine offices), manuscript canceled with "Forest City, Cal., Jany 19" cds (SIE-550, R5) with manuscript date, trivial cover edge wear, Very Fine and choice, an extremely rare California Penny Post usage from Forest City in Sierra County. Scott No. 34LU12 $4,500.
ONE OF FOUR EXAMPLES OF THE PENNY POST 7¢ ORNATE BOXED FRANK ON A NESBITT WHITE ENVELOPE AND UNIQUE TO THE GRASS VALLEY OFFICE FOR DISTRIBUTION.