Lot
140 
Mountain City Col. Oct 15, cds duplexed with cork cancels ties 1¢ buff (112) strip of three on orange cover to West Exeter N.Y., endorsed "Via Utica", Very Fine and rare 1¢ 1869 use from Colorado Territory. Estimate $500 - 750.
With the transcontinental railroad complete, instead of taking 60 days or more to cross the country was now accomplished in one week.
Realized: $475