September Internet Auction

New York '40 cts.' 10 Sep, red cds with attached "Paid" and pencil "40" prepayment notation on 1850 greenish blue folded letter to San Francisco Cal., endorsed "Empire City" at top left; light file fold toning, F.-V.F. and scarcest of New York 40¢ ratings.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Pittsfield Mass. Dec 30, light strike of red cds with matching diminutive "40" rating handstamp on circa 1848 buff cover with embossed "Young Ladies Institute, W.H. Tyler, Pittsfield Mass." oval to San Francisco Cal., pencil "505" box notation; some edge wear, F.-V.F. and rare California "40" rate.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Plattsburgh, N.Y. Nov 16, cds with patching " Paid 6 " arc rating handstamp on circa 1852 buff cover to San Francisco Cal.; light wrinkling, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.