Lot
99 
(Overland Pony Express) Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Company, St. Joseph, Mo., Sep 13. Full strike of oval date stamp on cover originating in San Francisco (sent by G. McDuffie on September 1st) to the Commission of Indian Affairs in Washington D.C. with manuscript "½" at top indicating a half ounce or a $5 double Pony Express rate, franked with "1857, 10¢ green, type V" tied by blue grid handstamp, matching "Saint Joseph, Mo., Sep 14, 1860" cds; cover expertly repaired at top center and top left, Extremely Fine appearance, ex Dale-Lichtenstein; with 2006 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 35 Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.