Lot
771 
Stockton, Cal., Jun 26, large serifed cds in blue and large oval "12½" rate handstamp in matching blue on portion of folded letter sheet (no contents) to Governor John McDougal in Vallejo, "recd July 7th 1851" docket inside, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Kramer. Estimate $200 - 300.
By the Act of August 14, 1848, "letters conveyed from one to any other place in California: 12 ½ cents". This letter was mailed June 26, 1851, four days before the end of the rate.
Realized: $120