Lot 3373
Thomes & Skadan's Express, Susanville & Reno, Connecting with Wells, Fargo & Co., printed paid ribbon frank on 3¢ green entire cancelled by blue partial "Wells Fargo & Co, Reno" oval datestamp to Roseburg Ore., docketed "David Evans, Feb 11/73" at left, Very Fine, WC2817.Thomas No. THO-003 Estimate $500 - 750.
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED THOMAS & SKADAN'S EXPRESS USE TO OREGON.
This was a stage operation that provided an express letter service. They operated between Susanville Cal and Reno Nev., a distance of about 70 miles. They connected with Wells Fargo at Reno.
Realized: $375