Lot
15 
(Alameda) Nottingham, Cal, Jul. 21, complete sharp blue cds (ALA-3160, R5) on cover to West Wayne, Maine, with second strike and matching target handstamp tying 1869, 3¢ ultramarine, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 114 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
ONE OF TWO EXAMPLES OF THE NOTTINGHAM, CAL. TOWNMARK - ONE OF THE GREAT CALIFORNIA POSTMARKS.
This is the rare key to collecting the east bay. In 2001, this cover sold in our auction of the East Bay Collection for $850 hammer. One more example is reported, however is located in family archive and never has been on the market.
Realized: $1,050