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Sale 79: The George J. Kramer Collection of Western Trails and Routes

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Western Express - California - Central Mines

Lot 3231    

Forward by Hoffman & Co's Express, small black oval handstamp on blue 1850 folded cover with red "Drakeville Iowa" cds with manuscript "May 29" date and matching "40" cent rating to Sacramento City; some wear and missing side flaps, Fine and rare express handstamp, ex-Pearce.
Thomas No. HOF-100    Estimate $400 - 600.

F.J. Hoffman operated an express in 1850 and 1851, running from Sacramento to Weberville and Placerville.

Realized: $500

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