Lot
602 
Denver City, K.T., Aug 23, 1860 "Tombstone" Postmark, clear strike of san-serif date stamp (first type) on cover to Ohio, with full clear "Hinckley & Co.'s Express, Denver City, Aug 23, 1860" cds, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (s.e. at right) tied by grid handstamp, manuscript "Nevada City, K.T., Aug 16th" docketing at left and pencil "8" possible express rate notation, Very Fine, a rare express combination usage of the Denver City san-serif tombstone postmark, known in use for only two weeks in August of 1860. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
This letter originated in Nevada City, K.T. where there was no post office until early the next year. It was carried by Hinckley & Co.'s Express to Denver City where it placed in the mails on August 23, 1860. It was most likely carried eastward by the Central Overland, California and Pike's Peak Express Co.
Realized: $3,500