(San Joaquin) Stockton, Cal. Blue cds & matching straight line "Paid" handstamp on a wrapper to Germany with bold "2" handstamp in red, backstamped "Hamburg" transit cds, Very Fine a very rare printed matter usage to Germany, ex-Salzer. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

(San Joaquin) Stockton Cal., Apr 15. Blue cds with integral "Paid" on cover to Massachusetts franked with 1851 3¢ dull red pair tied by matching blue "Spider Web" fancy cancel, "Baldwin & Gardner General Merchants" cameo corner card at top left, edge wear & lightly soiled, F.-V.F., a lovely example of this very rare California fancy cancel, illustrated in Coburn's Letters of Gold (page 290). Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

(San Joaquin) Stockton, Cal./Feb. 11 (1850). Manuscript postmark with matching 40 rate on 1850 folded cover to Maine, letter with interesting contents, …informed me that he had received my letter & the gold that I sent to be forwarded to you.…I think I sent you 12½ ounces, which would be $200 value, at $16 per ounce., Very Fine and choice. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)