Lot
2024 
Pacific Express Co., Paid., blue horse and rider frank (PAC-700) on cover addressed to Easingwold, England, franked with four margin 1855, 10¢ green, types III-IV-III three singles (15 & 16 position 86L1) affixed over express frank, all tied by "Sacramento City, Cal., Aug 4, 1857" cds's, red 3 credit handstamp and British "Paid, Sp 18, 1857" entry cds, receiving backstamp; stamps lifted and placed back, center type IV stamp with small flaws and cover with some edge wear, Very Fine appearance; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE USAGE OF THE 1855 10¢ TYPE IV RECUT ISSUE ON COVER TO ENGLAND ON A PACIFIC EXPRESS CO. BLUE FRANK COVER.
This Pacific Express blue frank is very rare with only one example is listed in Thomas PAC-700 census.