Lot
163 
Vernon, California (Sutter). Manuscript postmark (Williams SUT-900) with manuscript "40" rate, which has been crossed out & Postmaster's free frank applied on light brown stampless cover to New York, cover send to San Francisco where their "Sep 1" cds was applied indicating it was to be carried on the second trip of the Steamship Panama, some wear & tear affecting the free frank, otherwise Very Fine, a rare manuscript postmark & usage, Vernon, was the first city north of Sacramento. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $525