Lot
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California Penny Post Co., 1855-59, 7¢ Black, impressed on U.S. 3¢ envelope (No. U10), on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire with San Francisco pre-printed address and letter directive alongside showing error in "Daguerreotypes" variety, canceled by "Sacramento City, Cal., Apr 4" cds, Extremely Fine, ex-Lichtenstein and Golden; with 2000 P.F. certificate (as a 34LU15A). Scott No. 34LU16 Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
ONE OF THREE KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS CALIFORNIA PENNY POST CO. 7¢ ORNATE BOXED FRANK ON BUFF ENTIRE.
There are two known examples of this frank with similar address and directive printing mailed on the same day in Sacramento. Another example used from San Jose has a different address form and directive.
Realized: $5,000