Lot
214 
Via Nicaragua, Ahead of the Mails. Full strike of red two-line boxed handstamp on 1853 mourning cover to Peoria, Ill., franked with 1851 3¢ dull red, two singles, tied by "New - York, Ship, Dec 24" cds, Extremely Fine, a choice Pacific forwarder usage. Scott No. 11 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $800
Lot
215
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express./S.Frco. Blue double circle handstamp tying 1851 3¢ dull red (minute corner crease in margins, just in at bottom) on cover to Marysville from San Francisco, cover with printed corner card of Bankers in Marysville, Very Fine, a rare usage of the imperf tied by Express Company handstamp. Scott No. 11 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $500