Western Express Balance, group of 6 items comprising "Swift & Co. Express, Petaluma" oval handstamp on faulty 3¢ #U10 entire with printed Wells Fargo & Co. frank to San Francisco, "Thompson & Co's & Wells, Fargo & Co's California Route" printed frank on 3¢ red cutout cancelled by Healdsburg oval handstamp, "Oroville and Quincy Stage Line" illustrated corner card on faulty envelope, Penny Post 5¢ entire addressed to San Francisco with pen cancelled 3¢ #11 that did not originate, 1851 folded letter with blue "Forwarded by Reynold's Todd & Co. Express, Sonora" oval handstamp to San Francisco, and San Francisco cover to Allegany Co. N.Y. with two missing stamps but large oval Noisy Carriers partial backstamp due to flap missing; mixed condition, Fine and interesting research group. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)