Reynolds & Co.'s Express. Small black oval Forwarded /by/Reynold's & Co/Express with manuscript "2.00" rate marking, on cover with manuscript "Bayou Pierre La" and "40" transcontinental rate from Louisiana with "Aug 2 1850" date, to Stockton, some aging & couple faults on reverse, Fine and scarce. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Reynolds & Co.'s Express. Clearly struck "Forwarded by Reynolds & Co. Express" oval handstamp on brown cover from New York City to San Francisco, sent by mail via Panama with "New-York 40 Oct. 11" integral-rate circular datestamp, undoubtedly carried by Reynolds to the mining camps, Very Fine, Reynolds & Co. was one of the earliest California expresses, carrying mail to the Southern Mines. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)