Lot
23 
Denver and Santa Fe Stage Line Jun 15 1870, blue double oval private company datestamp struck twice on 3¢ entire to Trinidad, Col. Ter., stained at left, Very Fine and rare, The only recorded example of this express marking, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book. Estimate $500 - 750.
William "one-armed" Jones began carrying the semi-weekly mail between Denver and Pueblo in 1866. The following year he partnered with Denver merchant Abraham Jacobs to found the Denver and Santa Fe Stage Line. Despite its name, the line operated only between Denver and Trinidad.
Realized: $750