Lot
738 
Sacramento / Oct 21 1849 / 40, straightline postmark with integral rate marking on homemade buff cover to Harpers Ferry Va.; some wear and light soiling, F.-V.F. and rare. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
THE EARLIEST OF ONLY 8 RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE SACRAMENTO STRAIGHTLINE POSTMARK.
Sacramento straightline postmarks are known used from October 21 to November 10, 1849, with 8 examples recorded. Sacramento oval postmarks were used concurrently.