Lot 294
1859 (June 8) to San Francisco, Cal., envelope bearing 1857 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Cleveland O." (type C5) c.d.s., endorsed "overland", San Francisco "Due 7" handstamp recognizing partial payment of 3¢; reduced at left, corner mend, Fine, the 10¢ rate to California for under 3,000 miles.
Estimate 300 - 400
The Butterfield Overland Route opened in 1858. Mail to California via Panama was over 3,000 miles, whereas the Butterfield overland route from Memphis/St. Louis to San Francisco was under 3,000 miles. The potential (depending on distance) for 3¢ "over the mountain" rate ended by the Act of 1861. The sender may of thought this rate was applicable but it was not due to distance.
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