Sale 35: The Autumn Sale

Lot 361    

Todd & Co. Express. Clear small shield handstamp with matching "$2." express rate handstamp, on cover addressed to Carsons Creek, Cal. with "Care Todd & Co's Express" endorsement, red "Boston, Jan 25" cds and "40" rate handstamp; restored corner wear and small central scuff, Fine, a rare early incoming express usage.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $125

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Lot 362    

Todd & Co.'s Express. Distinctive shield shaped frank with manuscript $2.00 express charge, on 1850 cover with originating blue cds of Lowell, Mass. with matching "40" transcontinental rate marking, minor scrapes at right do not detract, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $800

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Lot 363    

Todd & Co.'s Express. Black shield shaped frank with matching "From San Francisco" routing handstamp, on cover to Carson's Creek, manuscript "By Todd & Co's Express" endorsement, small hole barely noticeable, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $400

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Lot 364    

Todd & Co.'s Express. Bold shield shaped handstamp on folded letter to Stockton, with light pencil "2.00" express rate, 1850 dateline on lengthy letter and postmarked Purdy, Tenn with matching manuscript "40", F.-V.F. and rare.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $250

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Lot 365    

Todd & Co.'s Express. Black shield shaped company handstamp with "From San Francisco" origin handstamp on folded lettersheet, with light pencil "1.00" rate marking, to "Carson Creek, Southern Mines by the Way of Stockton", light vertical fold and tiny hole, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $270

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Lot 366    

Todd & Co.'s Express. Shield shaped company handstamp on buff cover to San Francisco, "Favoured by Mr Ball" manuscript endorsement and faint traces of red cds, some backflap tears, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $160

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Lot 367    

From Todd's Express Office, Sonora. Blue tombstone handstamp on buff cover to San Francisco, "With 30 oz's Dust" endorsement at top, bit of wrinkling and torn backflap, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $145

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Lot 368    

Truman & Co.'s Express. Printed frank with address below (Haller FT13, Ty. 2a) on 3¢ pink entire used as a part paste-up, cancelled by blue "Lakeville, Cal.", cds; slight soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $75

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