Lot
4049 
Spanish Bar, two territorial period postmarks; first a neat manuscript "Spanish Bar C.T., Dec 23rd 64" postmark on cover to Lawrence, Ill., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 3¢ rose (65), other with excellent strike "Spanish Bar, Col., Dec 6" cds on cover to Philadelphia, with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel, former slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, ex-Risvold. Estimate $500 - 750.
The first gold that was panned in the Idaho area was at Spanish Bar. The town was named for the many Mexican prospectors who work the various streams and creeks. The Post Office opened in December 1860 while still part of Kansas Territory.
Realized: $425