Lot
526 
Hunter & Co.'s Express, Mud Springs, Cala. (Forwarded By), clear strike of shield handstamp on folded letter sheet to Santa Clara, carried to Placerville and placed in the mails with "Placerville, Cal., Oct 22" cds with manuscript date, matching "Paid" and "3" rate handstamps; light covey soiling, F.-V.F.Estimate $500 - 750.
ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED STRIKES OF THE HUNTER & CO. EXPRESS MUD SPRINGS SHIELD HANDSTAMP.
Realized: $800