Lot
518 
Pacific Express Co., Los Angeles, Oct 7, blue oval date stamp and matching "Paid" in oval handstamp on blue 1855 folded letter bearing uncancelled 3¢ dull red (11), large margins to slightly in at top, to Columbia Cal., enclosure regarding leaving to Shasta or northern mines with a lot of horses, etc., Very Fine and rare early Pacific Express Co. usage from Los Angeles, ex-Nathan. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $220