Todd & Co.'s Express. Distinctive shield shaped frank with manuscript $2.00 express charge, on 1850 cover with originating blue cds of Lowell, Mass. with matching "40" transcontinental rate marking, minor scrapes at right do not detract, Very Fine and rare. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Todd & Co.'s Express. Black shield shaped frank with matching "From San Francisco" routing handstamp, on cover to Carson's Creek, manuscript "By Todd & Co's Express" endorsement, small hole barely noticeable, Very Fine and rare. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Todd & Co.'s Express. Bold shield shaped handstamp on folded letter to Stockton, with light pencil "2.00" express rate, 1850 dateline on lengthy letter and postmarked Purdy, Tenn with matching manuscript "40", F.-V.F. and rare. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Todd & Co.'s Express. Black shield shaped company handstamp with "From San Francisco" origin handstamp on folded lettersheet, with light pencil "1.00" rate marking, to "Carson Creek, Southern Mines by the Way of Stockton", light vertical fold and tiny hole, Very Fine and rare. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Todd & Co.'s Express. Shield shaped company handstamp on buff cover to San Francisco, "Favoured by Mr Ball" manuscript endorsement and faint traces of red cds, some backflap tears, F.-V.F. appearance. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)