Lot 3060
Burlingame, K.T., Jan 19, clear strike of cds on blue cover bearing three 1¢ blue (24) singles, each cancelled by four-ring targets, addressed to Hiram Oh., minor docketing on face, F.-V.F., a scarce 1¢ 1857 issue use from Kansas Territory, ex-Eggen.Estimate $500 - 750.
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS BURLINGAME, KANSAS TERRITORY CDS.
Settled in 1857, Burlingame was the second most important Kansas stop on the Sante Fe Trail. The post office name was changed to Council City in 1861.
Realized: $625