Lot 2
San Francisco July 2, clear strike of straightline postmark with manuscript date in magenta ink and matching "40" rate, on 1849 folded letter to Chenango County, N.Y., written by a newcomer to his mother, "I have arrived and am mixing with commercial men", mentioning cost of provisions, salaries and a reference to a business partner in Chile; cover with light soiling, still Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
|
| |
| Realized $900 |
