Lot
37 
Contra Costa, Cal., July 31 (Alameda). Manuscript forwarding postmark (ALA-1400) with matching "Forw 5" rate on incoming ca. 1853-54 cover to Oakland forwarded to Auburn, franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, horiz pair (light crease) tied by "Ithaca, N.Y., Jun 25" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 11 Estimate $200 - 300.
Contra Costa P.O. change name to Oakland in March of 1855.
Realized: $160