Lot
138 
"Prospecting Miners". Blue illustrated cameo design on cover with to Illinois franked with manuscript cancelled 1857 1¢ blue type V two singles + 3¢ dull red type II (assumed) and 5¢ brown type I (all with scissor, most perfs missing) postmarked "Oregon House (Cal.), June 10" manuscript postmark, "Due 10" straight line handstamp ties the 3¢ and 5¢ adhesives, cover strengthened with paper inside, some edge restoration, handsome Very Fine appearance, a stunning Western Illustrated Cover, ex-Knapp, Wiltsee, Polland. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $2,200