Lot
1172 
Elizabethtown, N. Mex. Jun 31, sharp type 2 cds with matching strike tying 1869 3¢ ultramarine (114, some toned perf tips) on yellow cover to Burlington, Iowa; odd use of a date that does not exist as there is no "Jun 31", the postmaster must not have realized that it was really July 1; reduced every so slightly at left with one tiny tear at lower left corner, Very Fine an a scarce New Mexico town.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $300