Sale 5007Completed: September 27, 2025
September Internet Auction
Lots 235—306
Western Express Covers
Lot 235
Adams & Co., Sacramento, blue express company double-circle datestamp cancels 3¢ red (U2) buff entire with Nesbitt seal on backflap to San Francisco; barely reduced at left with some insignificant creases, Very Fine, the double-circle cancel was used by Adams & Co. for only a short period of time.
Thomas No. ADA-100c ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $150
Lot 236
*Adams & Cos. Express * San-Francisco , blue double-oval handstamp on 1853 blue folded cover to Sacramento City Cal.; light horizontal fold through oval, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 237
American Express Company, red printed frank on 3¢ pink (U34) entire, flap with printed warranty of service by Livingston, Fargo & Co.; wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 238
Bamber & Co's Express, printed ribbon frank on 3¢ pink (U58) mint entire, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 239
Bamber & Co's Express, S.F., Nov 1, red double-circle datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Bamber & Co's Express" frank to San Francisco Cal.; couple tone spots, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $110
Lot 240
J. Bamber & Co. Contra Costa Express, Paid (Pacheco), bold oval handstamp frank on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to San Francisco with "Answer By Bamber & Co.'s Express…" boxed handstamp, small " P " initial at top right corner indicating Pacheco point of origin, answer "A/Sept 4" docketing at lower left; some edge wear and soiling at bottom, F.-V.F.
Thomas No. BAM-101 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $150 - 200.Realized: $90
Lot 241
Wells Fargo & Co., Vaca-Station, May 28, blue oval datestamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 3¢ pink (U59) entire to San Francisco Cal., black Haller type E printed frank; reduced slightly at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $190
Lot 242
Freeman & Co's Express, Watsonville, oval company handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire with red "Paid, Freeman & Co's Express" frank to San Francisco Cal.; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $70
Lot 243
Greenhood & Newbauer Express / Weaverville, Cal., blue company oval on 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to San Francisco Cal. with Greenhood & Newbauer, Northern Express printed frank, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $160
Lot 244
Langtons Pioneer Express, fancy paid frank on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire canceled by partial " Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Marysville " company oval to San Francisco Cal.; corner tear, partial flap, Fine and scarce conjuctive use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 245
Northern Pacific Express Co., fancy printed frank on mint 2¢ red brown entire; light vertical fold at left, light corner toning, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 246
Pacific Express Co. Paid., printed Horse and Rider frank with manuscript " LR " initials of Levi Robie on 10¢ green (U18) buff Nesbitt entire to Coila N.Y., endorsed "Mail at N.Y." at lower left, postmarked in transit "New York, Nov 14" cds; light tone spots, still a Very Fine and rare use, ex-Knapp .
Thomas No. PAC-001 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $750 - 1,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL RARE PACIFIC EXPRESS CO. FRANK WITH LEVI ROBIE INITIALS ON A 10¢ ENTIRE TO THE EAST COAST.
It is believed the manuscript initials applied in the area around the front legs of the horse were an approval for express usage that appeared early in the life cycle of Pacific Express Co.Realized: $600
Lot 247
Pacific Express Co., Sacramento, Oct 16, faint oval cancels 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire with printed "Pacific Express Co. Paid." Horse and Rider frank to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 248
Pacific Express Company, Franked Letter, fancy printed frank on mint 2¢ green entire, F.-V.F. and scarce frank.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 249
Pacific Express, Paid, running pony printed frank on 3¢ red (U1) Nesbitt entire to San Francisco Cal. endorsed "Will call for at Express Office"; some wear and soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $65
Lot 250
Pacific Union Ex. Co., San Francisco, Oct 20, double-circle datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U58) entire with red Pacific Union Express Co. Paid frank to San Luis Rey, Cal., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 251
Pacific Union Ex. Co., San Jose, Sep 18, partial double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with "Pacific Union Express Co., Paid" frank to San Francisco Cal.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 252
Pacific Union Express Co., red Paid ribbon frank at left on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with gray B. Pulverman Clothing, Botts & Shoes overall shaded ad cover canceled by "San Jose, Cal. May 16" duplex to San Francisco Cal.; small edge tear, flap missing, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $210
Lot 253
Southern Pacific Co., Corning, Apr 6, blue "So. Pa. Co., Corning, Apr 6" double-circle datestamp on 2¢ green entire with black printed Wells Fargo frank to Petaluma Cal.; partial flap and edge tears, Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 254
Truman & Co's Express, paid frank on 3¢ pink (U58) entire canceled by ms. "Sept 27" cancel to San Francisco Cal., docketed "$15.00" at left, Very Fine.
Thomas No. TRE-003 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 255
Truman & Co's Express, paid frank on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire canceled by four-ring target duplexed with "San Francisco Cal. Oct 11" cds San Juan South, Cal.; some wear, F.-V.F.
Thomas No. TRE-003 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Realized: $120
Lot 256
Wells, Fargo & Co., Austin N.T., Sep 10 (Nevada Territory), clear blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal.; reduced at left with tiny tear, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 257
Wells, Fargo & Co., Chico, Nov 2, blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal.; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $45
Lot 258
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Chinese Camp, blue oval cancels 3¢ red (U26) Star die entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to Jamestown; small edge and flap tear, wear.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $80
Lot 259
Wells, Fargo & Co., Comanche, Cal. Jul 24, black circa 1865 cds possibly by Wells Fargo cancels 3¢ pink (U58) with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine and early use from this scarce California town.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.
Camanche (originally Limerick) is a former settlement in Calaveras County. It was renamed to Camanche in 1849. Gold mining at nearby Cat Camp, Poverty Bar, and Sand Hill brought its population to a peak of 1,500. Mokelumne River water was brought in by Lancha Plana and Poverty Bar Ditch. A post office was opened in Clay's Bar in 1861 and renamed Camanche in 1864 before closing in 1886; it was re-established in 1887 and closed for good in 1962. The settlement of Camanche is now submerged under Camanche Reservoir.Lot 260
Wells, Fargo & Co. Downieville, Apr 26, sharp blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co" printed frank to San Francisco Cal.; partial flap, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 261
Wells, Fargo & Co., Downieville, Apr 30, sharp blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 262
Wells, Fargo & co., Downieville, Aug 4, sharp blue oval datestamp on 3¢ green on amber entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 263
Wells, Fargo & Co. Dutch Flat, Sep 19, blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to Nevada City Cal., ms. "James Holmes Sept 18/65" docketing at left; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $60
Lot 264
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Greenwood, blue oval cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to San Francisco Cal.; minor erosion top right and some wear, partial flap, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 265
Wells, Fargo & Co., Hamilton Nev. Mar 29, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 266
Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Healdsburg, blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed Wells Fargo & Co. frank to San Francisco Cal.; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 267
Wells, Fargo & co., Hornitos, Jan 4, bold blue oval datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal.; top right corner mend, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 268
Wells, Fargo & Co., Los Angeles, Jun 17, bold blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to Santa Barbara Cal.; partial bottom flap with couple tiny edge tears, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 269
Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, Los Gatos, Cal., blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-18) on 1887 2¢ green entire with black printed Wells Fargo frank to San Jose Cal., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 270
Wells, Fargo & Co., Marysville, May 18, blue double-oval datestamp cancels 3¢ red (U27) buff Star die entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal.; some edge wear, ink spot, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $90
Lot 271
Wells, Fargo & Co's Ex., C. A. Es. Agt., Merced, Cal. Oct 30, 1886, purple double-oval datestamp on 3¢ red brown on amber entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co." printed frank to San Francisco Cal., Chinese directional lettering at left; reduced at left, F.-V.F., a scarce agent oval.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $85
Lot 272
Wells Fargo & Co.'s Express (Montana Territory), printed frank on 2¢ brown on amber entire canceled by blurry violet "Stone Station, Deer Lodge Co., Montana, Apr 13, 1886" ovals to Philadelphia Pa., Apr. 18th arrival backstamp; small top edge tear, minor wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 273
Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, New York, Jun 6, ultramarine double-circle cancels 10¢ green (U16) buff Nesbitt entire with preprinted address to Chips, Wells Fargo & Co.'s Express, Stockton, Cal., neatly docketed "S.W. Shattuck, June 2d 1859" at left, Very Fine, ex-Kramer .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.
The "Chips" in the address was Pillsbury Hodgkins, who rose as a messenger in the Stockton area.Realized: $250
Lot 274
Wells, Fargo & Co., Placerville, May 8, black company oval on 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., Chinese directional endorsement and handstamp at left and reverse, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $60
Lot 275
Wells, Fargo & Co., Placeville, Jun 10, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal., F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 276
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Red Bluffs, blue oval cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank and "Miner & Jaynes, Forwarding and Commission Merchants, Red Bluff" corner card to Yreka, Cal., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 277
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Red Bluffs, Cal., blue oval cancels 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire with overall red "Pierce, Church & Co. Forwarding and Commission Merchants, Red Bluffs, Cala. " shaded ad and Wells Fargo & Co. printed frank addressed to Joseph B. Rosborough, "July 10, 1860" docketing at left, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $170
Lot 278
Wells, Fargo & Co., Roseburg O., May _ (Oregon), sharp oval datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal., May 23, 1869 company receiving backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $120
Lot 279
Wells, Fargo & Co. 1892 Columbian Issue, blue printed frank on 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire canceled by cork duplexed with "Rincon & Silver City R.P.O. Feb 25, 1898" cds on cover to Los Angeles Cal.; light overall toning, F.-V.F., a scarce New Mexico Territory railroad use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $1,200
Lot 280
Wells, Fargo & Co. 1892 Columbian Issue, blue printed frank on 2¢ Columbian (U349) mint entire, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 281
Wells, Fargo & Co. 1892 Columbian Issue, blue printed frank on 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire canceled by quartered cork duplexed with "Woodbridge Cal. Aug 5, 1893" cds to San Francisco Cal.; minor wrinkle, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $30
Lot 282
Wells Fargo & Co., "Passed Sacramento Cal. Depot, Apr 28 1894", red two-line handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire with printed Wells Fargo frank to San Francisco Cal., blue "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Apr 28" arrival oval, additional blue company flap oval, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 283
Wells, Fargo & Co., Sacramento, Nov 27, blue company cds on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with gray "J.C. Meussdorffer & Bros., Hats & Hat Material, San Francisco" shaded ad to San Francisco, docketed "Sacramto. Noby 27/67, John F. Slater, Draft $150.00 Order" at left, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 284
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Andreas, blue oval cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank and "Benjamin & McDonnell, General Merchants, San Andreas" corner card to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 285
Wells, Fargo & Co., San Andreas, Mac 7, blue oval on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal.; abrasion, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Lot 286
Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Aug 28, purple oval on 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire with blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian Issue frank canceled by blue "So. Pac. Co., Cornwall, Aug 28" double-circle datestamp, blue "Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson, S.F., Aug 2, 1893" double-oval backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 287
Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Oct 20, bold magenta oval along with purple "W.F. & Co's Express, Messenger, 186" oval cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire with printed blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian Issue frank to San Francisco Cal., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 288
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Francisco, bold blue oval on 3¢ red (U2) buff entire with Nesbitt flap seal to Jackson Creek Cal.; some edge wear, Very Fine and early pre-frank use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 289
Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Jun 1, purple oval datestamp on 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank and canceled by violet "H.G. Willet" agent straightline to San Francisco Cal.; bit of flap missing, Very Fine, ex-Tatham .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 290
Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal, Mar 27, intense blue oval cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire with blue 1892 Wells Fargo Columbian frank to San Francisco Cal., blue crayon "6"; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine gem use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $120
Lot 291
Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Jun 15, blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U58) entire with overall tan "McCain, Flood & Mcclure, Importers of Dry Goods, Clothing &c., San Francisco." shaded ad to Deep Creek, Surprise Valley Cal., two partial "Collect" ovals, ms. "June 17 - 69" docketing at left; some adherence on reverse from paste-up, reduced at right, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 292
Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, May 15, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with orange "P. Berwin & Bros., Importers of Hats & Caps, San Francisco" shaded ad and printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank at left to San Francisco Cal.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $170
Lot 293
Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Santa Cruz, blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal., "Daneri & Co., San Francisco, Cal. Jun 24, 1867" company arrival backstamp; no flap, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 294
Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Sebastopol, Cal., purple oval cancels 2¢ green entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co." frank and purple "C. K. Tower - C." route agent handstamp (Leutzinger type 23) to Cloverdale Cal., Very Fine, ex-Leutzinger, Tatham .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 295
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Suisun, blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." imprint to San Francisco Cal., reverse with unaddressed paste-up 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire canceled by two strikes of Suisun blue oval; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine intact paste-up use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 296
Wells Fargo & Co., Tomales, Mar 31, black oval cancels 3¢ green entire with black printed Wells Fargo frank to New York City, entered mails with " Cent. Pacific R.R. " cds at the railhead, Very Fine and scarce use from Tomales via the Central Pacific.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 297
Wells Fargo & Co., Vallejo, Oct 8, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal.; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 298
Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Visalia, blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed Wells Fargo & Co. frank to San Francisco Cal., flap sealed with "A.T. Green, San Francisco. Mar 12, 1870" double-oval and docketed "Recd $300.00"; reduced slightly at top, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 299
Wells, Fargo & Co., printed frank on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire uncanceled to Mexican Mill, Empire City, Nevada, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 300
Wells, Fargo & Co., printed frank on 3¢ green (U82) amber entire canceled by "Austin, Nev. Jul 26" cds and cork to Millersport, Ohio; some soiling, F.-V.F. Nevada use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 301
Wells Fargo & Co. "Paid over out Mexican Coast and California Express -- 35 Cts.", printed frank on 10¢ green (U40) unused entire; faint soiling, F.-V.F.
Thomas No. WFM-009 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.Lot 302
Western Express Group, group of 7 mostly Wells Fargo franks plus one Pacific Express Co. use, includes 1892 Columbian Issue frank on 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire, 1884 Domestic Frank illustrated on 2¢ carmine entire, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. group.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 303
Harnden Express, Cumberland, Md., fancy corner card on orange cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) tied by four-ring target duplexed with "Cumberland, Md. May 21" double-circle datestamp to Baltimore Md., Extremely Fine and choice, the only recorded example .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $350
Lot 304
Southern Express Co., "O.H.", Unclaimed Valuable, Memphis Tenn., red on orange June 10, 1869 label affixed on reverse of 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from Washington, Georgia with " Paid 25 " express rating to Memphis, Tenn., original letter datelined "Washington Ga March the 9 1867" between brothers; small flaws and reduced at right, Fine and unusual unclaimed post-war express use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $75
Lot 305
Southern Express Company, Sparta, Ga. M. & A. R.R., black on orange label affixed to reverse of 3¢ green (U82) entire to Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, Crawfordville Ga. endorsed " By Express ", ms. " Paid 2/- " express rating, pencil "2nd Sep 1871" docketing on reverse; small opening tear and small bit of flap missing, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 306
United States Express Company, illustrated corner card on brown cover bearing 3¢ green (147) tied by "Meaville Pa. Oct 13" duplex to New Richmond Pa.; small edge tear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.