Lot 3272
From the Noisy Carriers' Publishing Hall, San Francisco, Cal., black on pink label, affixed on light buff cover bearing 10¢ green 1855 issue, rich color, large margins to in at top, tied by "San Francisco, Cal., 20 Mar" cds to Wilmington Del.; entire restored at bottom left and bottom flap added, Very Fine appearance; with 2005 P.F. certificate.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE USE OF THE NOISY CARRIERS' LABEL.
Charles Kimball operated a bookstore for a few years in the mid-1850s. His Noisy Carriers was a private express company located on a wharf near the San Francisco Post Office. His label is known used to and from river locations.
Realized: $1,800