Lot
31 
Thomes & Skadan's Express, Susanville & Reno, Connecting with Wells, Fargo & Co., printed paid ribbon frank on 1870, 3¢ green entire to the Florence sewing machine agent in Reno, Nev., reverse with Jany 4/73 docketing; cover tear at top and stain at upper right, Fine, a very scarce express frank. Thomas No. THO-003 Estimate $150 - 200.
This was a stage operation that provided an express letter service. They operated between Susanville Cal and Reno Nev., a distance of about 70 miles. They connected with Wells Fargo at Reno.
Realized: $130