Lot
269 
(Santa Clara) Alma, May 3rd/79, manuscript postmark (SCL-90) on cover to Imusdale, franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, the only recorded manuscript postmark from Alma. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $130
Lot
270
(Santa Clara) Alviso, Cal., March 17th, 1860, neat manuscript postmark (SCL-160, R4) on fresh cover to Cortland Village, N.Y., franked with manuscript canceled 1859, 10¢ green, type V, Very Fine and choice, one of the finest examples of this scarce postmark. Scott No. 35 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
271
(Santa Clara) Gilroy, Cal., March 20th, 1855, manuscript postmark (SCL-840, R5) with Paid 3 rating on cover to Reeds Mill in San Jose, with original enclosure; some light tone spots, Very Fine (photo on web site). Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $60
Lot
272
(Santa Clara) Patchin, Cal., 2/26 1885, manuscript postmark (SCL-2580, R4) on cover to Illinois, franked with manuscript canceled 2¢ Banknote; slightly rounded bottom right corner, Very Fine (photo on web site). Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
273
(Santa Cruz) Coast, 8/1/89, manuscript postmark (SCR-610) on cover to Santa Cruz, franked with manuscript canceled 2¢ Banknote (pre-use defect at right), Very Fine, a short-lived manuscript postmark known used from July 16 to August of 1889 (photo on web site). Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90
Lot
274
(Santa Cruz) Rocky Ridge, Cal., 6-3-76, manuscript postmark (SCR-1390) on manuscript canceled 1870, 3¢ green entire to San Jose; light soiling, reduction and corner repair at top left, F.-V.F., very rare with known usage from May 2 to August 3 of 1876 (photo on web site). Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $170
Lot
275
(Santa Cruz) Sea Side, Cal., Mar 16, manuscript postmark (SCR-1800) on cover to San Jose, franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, 1875 docketing at left, with original enclosure, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $120