Lot
718 
Freeman & Co.'s Express, Santa Barbara, bold oval handstamp on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, red printed scroll frank at top; small piece of backflap missing, Very Fine and choice, an extremely rare Freeman handstamp from Santa Barbara and may be unique.Estimate $250 - 350.
Freeman & Co. is not known to have had an office in Santa Barbara. This handstamp is unlisted in Thomas.
Realized: $200