Butterfield's Overland Despatch, illustrated Six-Oxen Covered Wagon letterhead letter datelined "St. Louis, July 25th, 1865", signed by proprietor David A. Butterfield, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $0 (Image)

Butterfield's Overland Despatch, gray allover illustrated ad cover noting destinations "To All Points in Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Montana Territories", addressed to Stamford, Conn., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "New York, Sep 23" cds and fancy geometric duplex, with original 1865 letterhead enclosure from N.Y. office; cover slightly reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, an extremely rare ad cover. Scott No. 65  Estimate $300 - 400. In 1865-66, David A. Butterfield operated this Overland Despatch between Denver, Colorado Territory and Atchison, Kansas. $0 (Image)