Lot
84 
Great Salt Lake City, California, address destination endorsed "by way of Kanesville, Iowa" on 1850 folded letter with manuscript "Concordsville (Pa.), Jun 7" postmark at left and "10" rate; some cover edge wear and light allover soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750.
A RARE "GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, CALIFORNIA" INCOMING COVER SENT ON THE MORMON TRAIL.
As no transcontinental mail contracts yet existed, almost all westbound overland mail moved on wagon trains. Some was carried by Mormons via Kanesville, Iowa. At this time, Salt Lake City was within the boundaries of the California Territorial lands recently ceded by Mexico.
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Realized: $2,200