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