Sale 5010 March 14, 2026

March Internet Auction

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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.