(Ranches) Snellings Ranche, Cala. Double oval postmark (Williams MER-1480) on 1853-55 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Columbia Mo. with black printed frank of Pacific Express (Haller Type 1A) showing Horse & Rider, included is an incredible letter from the sender to someone's wife telling her that her husband has been murdered and the details (fully transcribed), some edge wear, Very Fine, a wonderful Pacific cover. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

(Ranches) Snellings Ranche, Cala., Dec 19, ca 1865 (Merced). Distinctive double oval (Williams MER-1480) of this town on large yellow cover franked with well centered 1861 3¢ rose strip of 3 (left stamp torn & others with minor perf flaws) with manuscript cancel to Stockton, Cal., slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)