Lot
623 
J.W. Hoag & Co.'s Contra Costa Express, San Francisco, full bold strike of red oval handstamp (HOA-100) on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Warm Springs, manuscript "Collect 25¢" and 1856 docketing below, Very Fine and choice, an attractive example of this scarce handstamp, only seven known in red. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,150