Lot
997 
(Kern) Tejon, Cal., May 19, 1876, clear full strike of cds (KER-4140, R5) on official post office business cover to the Postmaster at Santa Monica, franked with Official 1873, 3¢ Post Office (O49) tied by backdated cds, second strike with date crossed out; cover reduced at right into stamp margin, a Very Fine strike, the only known postmark from Tejon. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $210