Lot
318 
Swift & Co.'s Express, Bodega, blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to San Francisco, printed black Swift & Co. paid frank, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co Express, Petaluma" oval handstamp; small edge tear and no flap, Very Fine and scarce use. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE SWIFT & CO. BODEGA USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH WELLS FARGO & CO.
E. Swift operated this express from Santa Rosa, Petaluma and way points to as far north as Weaverville during the late 1850s and early 1860s, connecting with Wells Fargo & Co.
Realized: $1,150