Lot
1008 
Maricopa Wells A.T. Oct [x], [1867}, beautiful strike of small blue cds with "Wells" horizontally beneath date (Type 2, Rarity 6) tying 1861 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to N.Y., included is original enclosure datelined "Camp McDowell Oct 6th, 1867" and reads, in part, "…Recd several papers from you by this morning's mail. Would have preferred a letter but was glad to get the papers. We have three mails a week now…Major Mills with his own and F. Co. is ordered to establish Camp Reno on Verde Creek. They will probably march about the tenth…W.B. Hancock," light toning at top center, missing backflap, Very Fine and choice, possibly the finest strike of this scarce marking.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $170