Bicycle Mail Route, Cal., 25c Green, Retouched Die (12L2). Large margins, tied by "San Francisco Cal. Jul. 19 10:30AM 1894" machine cancel and used with 2c Carmine (220), faults prior to use, on cover with Victor Cycles illustrated advertising corner card to San Francisco, purple "Victor Bicycle Messenger Service" Fresno office datestamp with bicycle illustration on back, Very Fine appearance, especially desirable with the bicycle theme corner card cover, this inter-city service was established during the railroad union strike in 1894 by the Fresno agent for Victor bicycles, Arthur C. Banta -- service commenced on July 6 and was discontinued on July 18 when the strike ended -- only 380 letters were carried during the brief period of operation, Scott value with no premium for the advertising $2,000.00

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