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Sale 31: The Autumn Sale

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U.S. Postal History: Western Express Covers (Hawley to W.H. Robinson)

Lots 243-252 Lots 253-262 Lots 263-272 Lots 273-278

Lot 273    

Todd's Express Office, Sonora. Tombstone handstamp in blue on cover to San Francisco, matching "Not Paid" in oval handstamp, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $260

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Lot 274    

Tracy & Co's/Roseburg (Oregon). Oval handstamp on 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco with Wells, Fargo & Co. company frank at top, two tears at top, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $190

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Lot 275    

Truman & Co.'s Express. Printed company frank with S.F. & S.J. R.R. Express at top (Haller FT13, Ty. 2b), on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, manuscript canceling indicia, Very Fine, a scarce railroad express usage.
Scott No. U59    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $125

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Lot 276    

Truman & Co.'s Express. Printed company franked with address below (Haller FT13, Ty. 2a) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, manuscript "Sept 17" canceling indicia; cover reduced at bit at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. U59    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 277    

Truman & Co.'s Express. Illustrated locomotive frank on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, canceled by neat "Santa Clara, Cal., Feb 10" cds, 1866 docketing on reverse, Very Fine.
Scott No. U59    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $170

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Lot 278    

Truman & Co.'s Express. Train illustrated company frank, printed at a slight diagonal on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, manuscript "Bloomfield, June 25" canceling indicia; expertly restored cover reduction at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. U58    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $95

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