Sale 5010 March 14, 2026
March Internet Auction
Lots 178—179
Western Express Covers (Balances)
Lot 178
Western Express Ephemera Lot, group of 21 items most dating from the mid-1850s and mostly related to the Rhodes & Lusks Express; three with "PAID" company handstamps that were also used on contemporary express covers, one signed by F.W. Blake (of Blake's Express fame) as agent for Rhodes & Lusks., some mixed condition, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 179
Western Express Ephemera Lot, group of ephemera including: S.W. Langton & Bro's Express Downieville Apr 24, 1854 letter, unused Lamping & Co.s Express 186x invoice, Wells, Fargo & Co. Rattlesnake June 3, 1855 invoice, Nov 27, 1854 arrest warrant from Rattlesnake Bar, Sept 13 1859 bill of sale signed Robert Satter, bill of lading Reed & Herrick Sacramento Nov 24, 1859, Oct 1867 bill of lading McAllis & Gordon Timbuctoo Cal, May 12 1862 military discharge document, etc.; some mixed condition, generally Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.