Lot 1500
Nichols & Co.'s Express., Paid. Fancy illustrated printed frank on cover to San Francisco, franked with manuscript canceled 1857, 3¢ dull red additionally tied by red "Nichols & Co's Express, San Francisco" oval handstamp; minor tone spots, Very Fine.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $600
Lot 1501
Northern Pacific Express Co. Dark blue frank at top center of large 1884, 4¢ green entire to Kerr Oxford, Pa, cancelled in manuscript and "884" routing, light purple Portland, Or. cds; light filing fold, Very Fine, uncommon, ex Lichtenstein.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $45
Lot 1502
Pacific Express Co., Columbia. Clear blue oval date stamp on yellow envelope with 1857, 3¢ dull red cancelled with manuscript strokes, to San Francisco, Cal., edge fault at top, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $70
Lot 1503
Pacific Express Co., Knights Ferry. Blue oval handstamp on black printed horse and rider franked 1853 3¢ red entire to Sacramento, Extremely Fine, very scarce.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $200
Lot 1504
Pacific Express Co., Murphys. Black double oval date stamp and matching "Paid" box handstamp on 1853 3¢ red entire to Stockton, Cal., Very Fine, a very scarce location; with 1990 P.F. certificate.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $160
Lot 1505
Pacific Express Co., Sacramento. Clear blue double oval handstamp on 1853 3¢ red entire (seal on back flap) to Columbia, Cal.; tear at top, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $95
Lot 1506
Pacific Express Co., Sacramento. Blue oval date stamp on black printed horse and rider franked 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, Cal., Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $120
Lot 1507
Pacific Express Co., Sacramento, May 16. Blue oval date stamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Columbia, Cal., light blue "Paid" in oval handstamp at left, Very Fine.Scott No. U10 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $45
Lot 1508
Pacific Express Co., Stockton. Bold blue oval date stamp on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, Cal.; tear at top, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $95
Lot 1509
Pacific Express Co., Stockton, Paid. Bold blue double oval at upper left used as a frank on 1853 3¢ red entire with blue oval Pacific Express, Stockton cancel to San Francisco, Cal., fine strike of Hewlett & Collins General Merchandise handstamp on reverse, Very Fine and scarce, an early Pacific Express cover before they received printed franks.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $145