Lot 711
Beekman's Express, Jacksonville, O.T., red oval handstamps tying 1857, 3¢ dull red, horizontal pair and single (26) on legal size court cover to Eugene City, Oregon, with matching "Paid" in oval handstamp, green court seal on reverse; center stamp with stain and right stamp restored at bottom and upper right, cover edge wear and docketing portion at left reattached, Fine appearance.Estimate $300 - 400.
Although this cover was handed over to Beekman for delivery to Eugene City, Beekman did not normally go north of Jacksonville, so he gave this letter to Tracy's Express for delivery. Tracy shared an office with Beekman, his Jacksonville agent, but Tracy never had a Jacksonville handstamp.
Realized: $400