Lot 944
"Bear Canon, Colo., Jan 3d, 1871", manuscript postmark and matching ms. strokes cancel 2¢ red brown (146) pair on cover to Washington D.C., Very Fine and choice, ex-Bauer.Estimate $500 - 750.
THE ONLY RECORDED POSTMARK FROM BEAR CANON, COLORADO TERRITORY.
Bear Canon located in Douglas country south of Denver. Post Office opened on April 7th 1869 and closed on August 4th 1879. Marcus L. James was postmaster.
Realized: $650