Lot
62 
Pacific Express Co., Stockton, two entires, one with choice bold blue oval "Pacific Express Co., Stockton, Jun 6" datestamp on 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, Cal., tear at top; other with bold "Pacific Express Co., Stockton, Paid" blue double-oval at upper left used as a frank on 1853 3¢ red entire with blue oval Pacific Express, Stockton cancel to San Francisco, Cal., fine strike of Hewlett & Collins General Merchandise handstamp on reverse, an early Pacific Express cover before they received printed franks., F.-V.F., a scarce pair, ex-Mader. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $210