Lot
3337 
Prindles Express, From Yreka to Scott & Klamath Rivers, clear strike of double-oval handstamp on 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire cancelled by blue "Wells' Fargo & Co., Yreka, Jun 20" oval datestamp to Dalles Oregon, printed Wells Fargo paid frank; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex Dale-Lichtenstein. Thomas No. PRI-001 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Charles W. Prindles ran from Yreka to the Scott & Klamath River Mines. In 1863, he purchased Chase's Indian Creek operation and during the life of this express he had several partners. He connected with Wells Fargo at Yreka.
Realized: $2,100
Lot
3338
Rhodes & Whitney's Express, Weaverville, blue oval handstamp on buff cover to Gills Flat, North Salsman, Cal.; small burnt notch out of top, F.-V.F. and scarce, ex-Tatham. Thomas No. RHW-100 Estimate $300 - 400.
James H. Rhodes sold his express operation to his uncle Jesse Rhodes and his partner Cornelius Whitney in July 1855. They operated in Northern California advertising they ran from Sacramento to Marysville, Shasta, Weaverville, Scott Bar and Crescent City. From Weaverville, they extended as far north as Yreka and had an office in Jacksonville Ore. They connected and cross-partnered with G.H. Wines & Co. as Whitney was a partner in both companies, connecting at Sacramento. Wines sold out in December 1855, and the firm would fail in 1857 with Greenhood & Newbauer assuming the remaining property.
Realized: $325
Lot
3339
Rhodes & Whitney's Express, Weaverville, sharp bold strike of blue double-oval frank handstamp with matching "Paid" double-oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to San Francisco Cal., red "Pacific Express Co., Shasta, Sep 9" oval datestamp; minor edge restoration, Very Fine appearance, ex Dale-Lichtenstein. Thomas No. RHW-100 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $850
Lot
3340
Rowe & Co, Weaver, choice strike of oval Weaverville Cal. handstamp on legal-size orange cover to Sacramento Cal., conjunctive strikes of red "Pacific Express Co., Shasta, Jun 16" and blue "Pacific Express Co., Marysville, Jun 17" oval datestamps, Extremely Fine and attractive combination use of three office markings from two express companies, Thomas WC6632, Illustrated in Letters of Gold, ex-Haas, Edwards. Thomas No. ROW-100 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS ROWE & CO. OVAL.
This express is believed to have operated between Shasta and Weaverville. It connected with Pacific Express in Shasta and may have connected with Blake's Express at Weaverville.
Realized: $1,450
Lot
3341
Schoch's Copper City Express, printed frank with fancy frame on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Gen. Furman at Shasta Cal.; no markings, restored with piece added along left edge slightly affecting frank, Very Fine appearance, ex Dale-Lichtenstein. Thomas No. SCH-002 Estimate $400 - 600.
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS SCHOCH'S COPPER CITY EXPRESS FRANK, ONE OF WHICH IS CONTAINED IN THE WILTSEE COLLECTION.
From the city of Shasta, this express ran northeast into the Pittsburg mining district to Cooper City, which was located near the junction of the Pit and McCloud Rivers.
Realized: $425
Lot
3342 ()
Grant I. Taggart's Shasta & Weaverville Express, frank with ornate frame on 3¢ pink (U58) entire front cancelled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co, Shasta, Jul 1" oval datestamp to San Francisco Cal.; reinforced faults at right, Fine appearance, ex Dale-Lichtenstein. Thomas No. TAG-001 Estimate $600 - 800.
THE ONLY RECORDED USED EXAMPLE OF THE GRANT I. TAGGART'S SHASTA & WEAVERVILLE EXPRESS FRANK.
In 1866, Grant Taggart, a hotel operator has entered the stage business by purchasing the equipment of the California Stage Co. At the same time, he acquired the U.S. mail carrier contract between Shasta and Weaverville. With Greenhood & Newbaurer failing in August 1867, he took over their express business between Shasta and Marysville, with Wells Fargo's blessing.
Realized: $750
Lot
3343
H.C. Tickner's, Yreka & Scott Bar Express., two-line printed frank with illustrated stage coach, on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Yreka, Cal., with light "Fort Jones, Cal., Mar 16" cds (Williams SIS-1460), 1867 docketing at left, Very Fine, Very Fine, ex-Weiss, Tatham. Thomas No. TIC-001 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
The Tickner family of Father and Sons operated several express companies under a variety of names throughout the Siskiyou and Klamath Mountains of California. At first H.C. Tickner was operating from Yreka and running to the mining camps along the Klamath River. Later in life of this express he expanded into the Scott River Valley. At some point he began connecting with Wells Fargo at Yreka and Fort Jones. He sold all or part of the routes to A.B. Carlock and Ward in late 1872.
Realized: $4,250