How did this cover go from California to Massachusetts without paying the ten-cent rate? Its probably an 1866-1868 mailing. There are no markings on the reverse.
Any distance, half ounce ... 3 cents Act of March 3, 1863, effective June 30 1863 (distance clauses dropped) Source American Stampless Cover Catalog, 5th ed, vol 1, page xix
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