Lot 231
Cram, Rodgers & Co.'s Express, San Francisco & Shasta. Bold oval handstamp on 1852 cover addressed to Shasta City, Cal., light "Indianapolis, Aug 1" origin cds and "10" in circle rate handstamp, manuscript "Collect 2.50" express charge for delivery to the mines; cover with edge wear reinforcement and slight strengthening of origin postmarks, otherwise F.-V.F.Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $450