Lot 378
U.S.; State Postal History, California: 1849 San Francisco, Aug 1 postmark (first day use of circular postmark) and red crayon "40" rate on cover endorsed "Per Steamer California" to Mrs Marianne Longfellow in Portland, ME, written in the hand of Stephen Longfellow (older brother of Henry W. Wadsworth) to his wife, small oil spot, Fine overall. Ex Jessup, Pearce, Walske and Schaefer.
Estimate $200-250.
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| Realized $276 |
