Chase's Express, Deadwood & Ind. Creek. Blue oval handstamp on cover to the Editor of the Siskiyou Chronicle newspaper in Yreka, 1857 3¢ dull red affixed to comply with postal regulations but uncancelled, Very Fine and choice. Estimate  $500 - 750. Cover illustrated in Coburn's "Letters of Gold" (page 179). A rare if not unique marking that apparently predates Chase's embossed and printed franks. $0 (Image)