Pacific Express Co., Stockton, Paid. Bold blue double oval at upper left used as a frank on 1853 3¢ red entire with blue oval Pacific Express, Stockton cancel to San Francisco, Cal., fine strike of Hewlett & Collins General Merchandise handstamp on reverse, Very Fine and scarce, an early Pacific Express cover before they received printed franks. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Pacific Express Co., Stockton, Paid. Blue oval frank handstamp on 1853 3¢ red entire to Sacramento, Cal., matching "Pacific Express Co., Nevada, Apr 5" oval date stamp, Extremely Fine and scarce, an early Pacific Express cover before they received printed franks. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)