Lot
137 
San Francisco, Cal. (San Francisco). Clear strike of straightline handstamp with manuscript "June 20" date and "40" rate on cover to New York, with original contents dated 1849, sender's instructions "via Panama pr. 'California'", flap tear, Extremely Fine and choice, desirable example of the scarce San Francisco straightline, the first handstamp used at the San Francisco post office, ex-Haas. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $4,000