Lot
869 
(San Jose) California Penny Post Co., 1855-59, 5¢ Black on Buff, "To the Penny Post Co." at top, bearing 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, cancelled by manuscript "X" cancels, red "San Jose Cal. May 26" cds to J.W. Sullivan at San Francisco Cal., Very Fine. Scott No. 34LU9 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
This cover is addressed to J.W. Sullivan, a San Francisco newsdealer who also forwarded mail and operated "Mail Bag" collections for delivery.
Realized: $800