California Penny Post Co., San Francisco, 7c Black on 3c Red on White entire (34LU10a; Frajola Type 3D). Mostly clear strike of "Oroville/Cal." two-line handstamp with manuscript "June 2" (1856) date, addressed to "Peney Post" with San Francisco street address, expertly cleaned and some minor cosmetic improvements, Very Fine appearance, late use of this scarce entire, the California Penny Post was started on June 25, 1855, and lasted approximately one year -- this is the only example of any Penny Post Co. entire in the Frajola census with the Oroville straightline, ex Lyons, with 2002 P.S.E. certificate stating "cleaned and restored" but the are no paper additions or sealed tears except on the backflap

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