Lot 1128
1858 (May 3) Macao, China to Nevada, Cal. via San Francisco, yellow cover pencil docketed "From Macao, China, May 3d 1858" on reverse, endorsed "p. "Flying Fish"" at bottom left and "Pr. Wells, Fargo & Co." at top, 3¢ dull red (26), scissor trimmed at bottom, tied by bold blue "Wells Fargo & Cos. Express, S. Frco, 29 Jun" double-circle and oval "Paid" handstamp, Very Fine.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE USE FROM CHINA TO CALIFORNIA VIA WELLS FARGO & CO. EXPRESS.
The Clipper Ship "Flying Fish" departed Hong Kong May 5th to San Francisco arriving Jun. 22nd.
Realized: $2,200