
Lot
311
Reynolds, Todd & Co.'s Express/Sonora. Lovely strike of blue oval handstamp with matching "Not Paid" in oval struck over manuscript "Paid" on buff cover to San Francisco, manuscript "$3.50" express at left on cover, some minor cover wrinkles, F.-V.F., a very rare item. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,350

Lot
312
Telegraph Stage Line/Daily Line./Carrying U.S. Mail and Wells, Fargo & Co's. Express. Printed letterhead in magenta with beautifully illustrated "Horse Drawn Stagecoach", 1882 letter written by Company Official regarding Company business, some historic contents, hint of light toning along one fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $150

Lot
313
Todd's Express/Sonora. Blue tombstone handstamp on 1853 folded cover to San Francisco with matching "Paid" in double oval handstamp, endorsed at top left "pr Todd & Co's Express", light fold through marking, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $475

Lot
314
Todd's Express/Sonora. Blue tombstone handstamp on buff cover to San Francisco with matching "Not Paid" in oval handstamp, endorsed at top left "Todd & Co. will please deliver immediately", some minor wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $425