Lot
1204 
American Fork, Utah Dec 14 [1870], black cds with target killer tying 1861 3¢ rose (65) to folded letter addressed to Salt Lake City; datelined "Wild Dutchman Camp, Monday Evg. Dec 12/70" reads, in part, "…It gives me the greatest pleasure to inform you that I have struck the richest grade of ore in the solid Rock nothing could look better or more prominent…Geo Walker," the letter goes on to describe the need for mining tools, etc.; toning on verso, Very Fine, a rare Utah postmark.Estimate $300 - 400.
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Realized: $450