Lot
1189 
Forwarded By Ritcherdson's Express, From Parkville, black on yellow label tied by wax seals on reverse of legal-size cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) horizontal pair, small tear at left and small scissor cut between, tied by "Saint Louis Mo., Jun 1, 1857" cds to Hon. James W. Denver, Commission of Indian Affairs, Washington D.C.; reduced slightly at left, small corner flaw and edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF RITCHERDSON'S EXPRESS, WHICH SERVED THE KANSAS AND MISSOURI REGION.
Joseph Ritcherdson started this express in Missouri and the Kansas Territory in March 1853, carrying parcels and letters by steamboat and train. He operated until mid-1857 but surprisingly is not listed in either the Nathan or Thomas books. See "Ritcherdson's Missouri Express" by C. Corwith Wagner, Western Express, Feb-Apr 1954.
Realized: $1,700