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281 
Freeman & Co.'s Express/Diamond Springs. Blue oval handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, flap tear on reverse, Very Fine and choice, pictured in Nathan. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $625
Lot
282
Freeman & Co.'s Express balance lot. Group of 4 covers of Langton's Pioneer Express on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entires, all but one with red ribbon company frank, markings including Diamond Springs (2, one "Exress" handstamp error), Georgetown & Suisan Cty, mixed condition, worth careful inspection. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325
Lot
283
Wm. T.Gibb's Express/Paid. Black oval handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire addressed to Gibbs, Georgetown with "Spanish Flat, Cal." balloon type cds, cover forwarded to San Francisco, some soiling & appears to be part of a paste-up, Fine and rare, the second finest of the three recorded, ex-Barkhausen. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $725
Lot
284
Greenhood & Newbauer Northern Express. Black company frank on 1864 3¢ entire to San Francisco, canceled by oval handstamp and matching "Weaverville, Cal., Apr 25" cds, Very Fine. Scott No. U58 Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
285
Greenhood & Newbauer/Express/Weaverville, Cal. Oval handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco with "April 26" manuscript date, company frank at left, Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $230
Lot
286
Gregory's Express Pocket Letter Book (Used). A wonderful & rare written book datelined "Harbaugh Camp, Dec. 14, 1853", written in two parts to the sender's Mother & Brother, which talks of lost love to his Mother & hunting & mining with his Brother, some wear to fragile cover, Fine and rare. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $800
Lot
287 
Gregory's Express Pocket Letter Book. A mint example printed in 1851 by Nesbitt & Co., N.Y. with original unused envelope, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $260
Lot
288
Gregory's Express Pocket Letter Book. 1851 bronze on black advertising cover lettersheet booklet, with original envelope, in pristine condition, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $280
Lot
289
Hunter & Co.'s Express/Coloma. Blue shield handstamp with matching "Not Paid" in oval on 1852 folded letter to Natoma with manuscript "50¢" express fee at center, two light vertical filefolds affecting markings, Very Fine, an extremely rare items. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,700
Lot
290
Hunter & Co.'s Express/Diamond Springs. Black oval handstamp with matching "Paid" in oval at right on 1853 folded letter to Sacramento City, letter datelined "Indian Springs, Aug. 21st, 1853, Mud Springs Address", lengthy letter regarding legal fee, F.-V.F., a very rare express marking. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $475