Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Parker, A.T., 27 Sep 71 (Yuma). Manuscript postmark (Meyer 1A, rarity 8) on cover to San Jose, Cal., manuscript cancel tying 3¢ Banknote; minor cover edge wear and reduction at left, otherwise Very Fine, this is the Unique Example of Parker's First Postmark.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

The Parker post office was established on January 6, 1871, with John Salt as the first postmaster.