Lot
2004 
Grass Valley, Cal., May 24 (Nevada), bold cds tying 1851, 3¢ dull red, horizontal pair on cover to Scotland with manuscript "Due 23"(¢) to make up the correct 29¢ West Coast rate, handstamped with scarce large size "1(sh)/2½ (d)" due marking, reverse with green "Art. 5/BR Pkt." accountancy handstamp and 1853 receiving cds, tiny cover tear at top and flap missing, Very Fine and scarce, cover featured in article by W. Hubbard in Feb '81 Chronicle, ex-Kramer. Scott No. 11A Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $425