Lot
394 
Adams & Co's Express, San Francisco, bold sharp "Forwarded By" oval handstamp on ca. 1851 blue linen cover to Sacramento City, with manuscript "Paid" and "per Adams & Co., 25¢" express and rate endorsement at top; some minor edge discoloration, Very Fine, an exceptional strike of this unique Adam's Express forwarding handstamp which most likely dates to shortly after Adam's rate reduction which was implemented on July 21, 1851, ex Dale - Lichtenstein. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $900