Lot
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(Tuolumne) Oak Springs, Cal., June 8, manuscript postmark (TUO-1160, R7) on 1851 folded letter (written from Montezuma, 3 years before PO opened) to Monterey, California with "12 ½" rate, letter with interesting content including…There is a great deal of shooting and stealing done about here, a peaceable traveler is not harmed., Very Fine, the earliest of only two recorded during the 40¢ rate period, ex-Marden Ross. Estimate $300 - 400.
This cover realized $950 hammer in our 2008 Westpex sale.
Realized: $600