Lot
44 
The Central Overland Californi(a) & Pikes Peak Express Company, Denver City K.T., Nov 8, oval date stamp on the front an reverse of 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Philadelphia, Pa., entered the mails with "Leavenworth City, Kas, Nov 18" cds cancelling, also with "The Only Through Express / Direct Your Letters Care / C. O. C. & P. P. Express / St. Joseph, Mo. / Or / Leavenworth, K. T." magenta company advertising label; a trifle reduced at right, Very Fine, ex-Bauer; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
A RARE COVER WITH THE COC & PPE ADVERTISING LABEL. THE COC & PPE AFFIXED ADVERTISING LABELS TO SOME OUTGOING COVERS IN 1860. ONLY FOUR COVERS BEARING THE LABELS (ONE YELLOW AND THREE MAGENTA) ARE RECORDED.
The second strike on the backflap of the "Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express Company, Denver City K.T." oval handstamp dated "Nov. 6". These envelopes were available for purchase prior to use and this handstamp reflects the date of sale.