Lot 783
Langton's/Pioneer Express/From Unionville. Yellow label ("Unionville" town designation on label is in manuscript) and red Wells, Fargo & Co. label "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Nevada" (Nevada (City) town designation on label is in manuscript), on yellow legal size cover to San Francisco, Very Fine and in exceptional condition for such a usage.Estimate $500 - 750.
Examples of Western Express Company Labels used conjunctively on cover are exceedingly rare, and this cover, carried over the same route as that used by Langton's Humboldt Express, is a prime example of such a usage.
Realized: $1,100
Lot 784
Pacific Union Ex. Co., Virginia City. Blue cds on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., red company frank at top, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $180
Lot 785
Pacific Union Ex. Co./Hamilton/Jul. 3. Clear blue circular handstamp on 1864 3¢ pink entire with red company banner frank to Treasure City (located 4 miles from Hamilton at the top of Treasure Hill), some light soiling on back, backflap torn in opening, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50