Lot
1148 
The Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express Company/Denver City K.T. (Kansas Territory, Now Colorado)/Jul. 1. Black oval handstamp on 1860 3¢ Star Die entire to Allen's Grove, Wisconsin, entered the mails with "St Joseph, Mo., Jul. 25" balloon cds, reverse with 2nd strike of "Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Company/Denver City, K.T." oval without date slug which was used as a frank, probably carried by C.O.C & P.P. from the mines to Denver, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and choice, ex-Beals; with 1973 P.F. certificate. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
The undated handstamp company oval was applied prior to sale and unused entires were sold to Miners in the mountains along the C.O.C.P.P. route. This marking is usually found on reverse of covers.
Realized: $2,200