Lot
3021 
"Staples Ranch, Cal., Mar 18", manuscript postmark (SAJ-2210) cancelling 1851 1¢ blue, type IV (9) and 1857 3¢ dull red (26) strip of three combination franking on small ladies cover to North Haverhill N.H., forwarded to Bristol with greenish blue "North Haverhill N.H., Apr 17" cds also tying 1¢ and manuscript "Fwd due 3" rating at left; accompanied by original 1851 newspaper clipping advertising Staples Ranch as a way stop for travelers, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful mixed issue 10¢ rate cover. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
There was a Post Office at Staples Ranch between 1851 and 1863.
Realized: $575