
Lot
1002
California Penny Post Co., 1855-59, 7¢ black on buff, fresh envelope addressed to San Francisco, franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, two singles (different shades) for double rate, tied by "Camptonville, Cal., Feb 14" cds (YUB-260, R4), reverse with docketing "Recd 16th at 12½P.M."; small light corner stamp at top right, Very Fine. Scott No. 34LU11+11 Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
THE ONLY KNOWN DOUBLE RATE EXAMPLE OF THE PENNY POST 7¢ PLAIN BOXED FRANK ON BUFF ENVELOPE - ONLY EIGHT USAGES OF THIS FRANK RECORDED.
Realized: $4,000