Lot
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Holland, Morley & Co.'s Express/Marysville, Cal. Blue double oval handstamp ties 3¢ rose to cover front with black ribbon printed company frank, to Port Wine, Sierra Co., Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
This extremely rare frank and usage date from the original Holland, Morley & Co.'s Express partnership, which was started in 1862 to provide service between Marysville and the Gibsonville Ridge and Feather River mining camps, late in 1862 Morley sold out to Sam Wheeler and a string of different franks and handstamps followed.
Realized: $950