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197 
Alpha, Cal., Mar 2 (Nevada), mostly clear cds (Williams NEV-20) with matching "Paid" handstamp on cover to Hartland, Vt., slight cover edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $45
Lot
198
Alviso, Cal., Sept 3d, 1861 (Santa Clara), manuscript postmark on red and blue Eagle & Flag patriotic cover with "Our Union Forever" caption, to Cortland, N.Y. franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 10¢ green, type V tied by postmark; small cover front nick at left, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce patriotic usage from Alviso, California. Scott No. 35 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $650
Lot
199
Angels/May 22/Cal. (Calaveras), light strike of blue three line postmark (Williams CAL-60) on folded letter to Stockton, Cal., franked with 1851 3¢ dull red (defective) cancelled by matching circle of V's, datelined "Carson Hill 1854", letter reattached internally to outer lettersheet, F.-V.F., only a handful of these exist, ex-Vogel, Oakley & Myerson, illustrated in Simpson. Estimate $600 - 800.
Realized: $575
Lot
200
Benicia, Cal. (Solano), bold cds tying 1857 3¢ dull red, type II on cover to Lieut. McPherson, San Francisco, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 26 Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $40
Lot
201
Bidwell's Bar, Cal., Feb 1 (Butte), bold town postmark (Williams BUT-260) on 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Massachusetts, additionally franked with 1855, 10¢ green, type III tied by horizontal grid cancel, docketed "Jan 13, 1856" on reverse; cover with edge wear at a couple repaired corners, Fine. Scott No. 15+U17 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $135
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202
Buena Vista, Cal., Sept 23, 1873 (Amador), manuscript postmark (Williams AMA-180) on cover to East Greensboro, Vt., franked with 3¢ banknote with faint manuscript canceling, original enclosure; tiny cover reduction at right affecting stamp margin, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $160
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203
California "House" cover collection, small group of 6 covers; manuscript 1860 Grizzley Bear House on 10¢ Nesbitt entire (missing stamp), 1895 Central House, 1870's 26 Mile House, 1890 Anthony House & 1899 Mountain House, Bamber & Co. usage to Planters House in San Leandro, also two lettersheets including 1895 beautiful illustrated "Baldwin's Tallac House, Lake Tahoe"; condition mixed, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $375
Lot
204
California Postal History Balance, cover, letters and some small miscellaneous groups, over 275 items, mostly California with many letters, almost all of value in classic period including, Coloma, Iowa Hill, Pleasant Valley, El Dorado, Marysville Paid/6 in cds, Long Bar, San Francisco to France, Camptonville, Yuba Co., Auburn, used Overland Stagecoach cover (with faulty stamp), Applegate manuscript, Lincoln, Ophir, Alta Placer Co, Clear Creek manuscript, many San Francisco including red "80" cover, Red Dog, Silver Mountain, Weaverville manuscript, Lowden Ranch and many more, lots of letters, a must view, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Realized: $3,750
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205
California Postal History Group, 24 19th century better covers; the largest portion San Francisco and Sacramento but also some scarce towns, noted Clay manuscript faulty, Port Wine manuscript, Pino, Forest City, Michigan Bluff, Chicago Park, Spenceville (the listing copy) and Anthony House, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $750
Lot
206
Camptonville, Cal., Jan 10 (Yuba), bold cds (Williams YUB-260) tying 1851, 3¢ dull red on 1857 cover to Russian River P.O., Cal. (a very rare office), with original enclosure dateline Youngs Hill with mention of Banaboo diggings, Very Fine, Camptonville's first postmark. Scott No. 11 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $200