Lot 488
(Marin) Hamlet, Cal., Jan 22 1884. Somewhat faint red cds (MRN-810) on registered cover to Switzerland, pen cancels on 10¢, 3¢ & 2¢ Bank Note's, other markings on reverse, slightly reduced at top and right side, few other small faults, Fine, earliest known use of this postmark, in blue and a manuscript are only 3 covers from this town.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $220
Lot 489
(Marin) Ignacio, Cal., Dec 27 1895. Double circle postmark (MRN-820) tying 2¢ carmine and another cover Jun 17 1896 (MRN-830) also tying 2¢ carmine, both covers slightly soiled and latter with bottom backflap partly torn off, F.-V.F. lot, 2 of 3 known 19th century covers.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot 490
(Marin) Machin, Cal., Oct 21 1896. Cds (MRN-1220) with target cancel on 2¢ carmine, reduced at right with some soiling, F.-V.F., 1 of 2 covers known.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $250
Lot 491
(Marin) Marshall's, Cal., Feb 2nd 1876. Manuscript postmark (MRN-1270) on small ladies cover, with pen cancel on 3¢ green Bank Note, tear at left side, almost Very Fine, earliest known cover and only manuscript recorded.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325
Lot 492
(Marin) Marshall, Cal., Oct 26, 1882. Neat cover and cds (MRN-1290) with pair of 2¢ vermilion and 1¢ ultra Bank Note's, to Switzerland, other markings front & back, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $70
Lot 493
(Marin) Marshall, California, Oct 9 1884. Nicely struck triple circle postmark (MRN-1300) with fancy duplex killer cancel, on 2¢ brown entire, few trivial spots do not detract, almost Very Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $110
Lot 494
(Marin) Mill Valley, Cal., Jun 12 1892. Neat cover with cds (MRN-1410) and crossroads killer on 2¢ carmine, Very Fine, 1st period before Eastland, earliest known of 2 known.Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $725
Lot 495
(Marin) Nicasio (Cal), June 22nd 1876. Neat manuscript postmark (MRN-1500) on blue 3¢ entire to New York, slightly reduced at right, with letter contents interesting regarding bird's eggs for sale, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100
Lot 496
(Marin) Nicasio, Cal., with San Francisco WAY. Purple straight line postmark (MRN-1510) with rare San Francisco WAY and segmented cork killer cancel on 3¢ green Bank Note, cover repairs at top away from the postmark, F.-V.F. appearing, only known example.Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $240
Lot 497
(Marin) Nicasio, Cal., Dec 7 1891. Nicely struck double oval postmark (MRN-1530) on cover to Switzerland, with fancy cork cancels on 3 2¢ carmine, some minor edge wear, F.-V.F. appearing.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $40