Adams & Co.'s Express, Stockton. Clear blue strike of early stylized rope-type oval handstamp on orange buff cover addressed to San Francisco Cal.; stain spot lower right, Very Fine a wonderful example of this scarce variety of cancellation.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

ONE OF ONLY 4 RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS ADAMS & CO'S EXPRESS STOCKTON STYLIZED ROPE-TYPE HANDSTAMP. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Gregory's Express "Not Paid". Straightline handstamp on blue cover addressed to J.W. Gregory, Express Office at San Francisco, Cal.; toned upper right corner, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300