Lot
569 
Leav'h City & Pikes Peak Express Co., May 11, express cds on cover to "Auraria, Mouth Cherry Creek, Nebraska Territory", franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Afton, N.Y., May 2" cds (See website for images), Very Fine and choice, ex-Haas & Jarrett.Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A WONDERFUL AND RARE LEAVENWORTH CITY & PIKES PEAK EXPRESS CO. EXPRESS WESTBOUND USAGE.
The Leavenworth and Pikes Peak Express Co. was formed by William H. Russell and John Jones in February 1859. The new service announced on March 12th with the first coach departing to Denver City on April 18th. This letter traveled on the seventh trip west to Denver City arriving in nine days.
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Realized: $6,500