Sale 1223 — U.S. Postal History and U.S. Gold Coins
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 4-5 June, 2020
Category — California and Western Mails
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
8412
"Moons Ranch Cal. Feb. 8th 1855". Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 6" on cover to Springfield Ill. with "Rocking the Cradle" illustrated miner's design depicting miners working with "Long Toms", Hutchings imprint at left, "Anthony & Baker SC" engraver's imprint at bottom of design, blue manuscript docketing, slightly reduced at right, some edgewear, Very Fine and rare design which, according to Kutz, was first used by miners from Georgia, ex Knapp
E. 500-750
800