1860, 5¢ brown, type II. Manuscript canceled on cover with The Adams Express Company imprint at top, addressed to Bear River, California with manuscript "Sumner, Ill., June 11th" origin postmark at left, forwarded to Johnsons Ranch with blue "Bear Valley, Cal., Jul 19" cds with second strike tying stamps, manuscript "Missent" crossed out and "fwd 3" rate above, reverse with "Johnsons Ranch, Jan 1" pmk, small nick at bottom in right stamp and cover restored cover wear at right, Very Fine appearance, an attractive an unusual usage. Scott No. 30A  Estimate $2,500 - 3,000. $0 (Image)

1860, 5¢ brown, type II. Red grid cancel, strong color, Fine; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 30A  $325. $0 (Image)