Pacific Union Express Co. Red printed frank on 1864 3¢ pink entire to Cincinnati, Ohio, entered the eastbound overland mails with "Virginia City, Nev., Nov. 17" blue cds and matching blue quartered cork cancel, a bit reduced, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..May-01-2011, 23:59:00 EST
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Pacific Union Express Co./New York/Jul. 3.
Sale No: 44
Lot No:1194
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Pacific Union Express Co./New York/Jul. 3. Blue double circle handstamp with "5" manuscript day date correction on 1864 3¢ pink entire with rare black Pacific Union printed frank to Treasure City, Nevada, lightly soiled, Very Fine, a wonderful item with this rare black frank used on transcontinental mail, much the way the Wells, Fargo & Co. red franks were used on their transcontinental mail, Express uses from New York are quite rare, especially from companies other than Wells, Fargo. Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)