Lot
264 
R. Francis Express'. Red boxed frank on 1861, 10¢ green entire to Craw(ford)s Mills, Pa., canceled by "Gibsonville, Cal., Sep 18" cds, with original miner's 4-page letter datelined "Jameson City, Sept 10, 62"…It fell a snow 11 inches deep last night, so you can guess I am pretty high up in the mountains.; cover wear and nicks at sides slightly affecting frank, Fine, one of only two known examples of this express frank. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $700