Wells Fargo & Co, San Francisco,, Dec 16 Blue oval handstamp on 3c Pink envelope (Scott U59) with printed "Paid, Pacific Union Express Co" Red frank, strike partially off the top, addressed to Jamestown CA, printed c/c for "J.H.Deering, Importer of Boots and Shoes", Very Fine, advertising on Pacific Union Express covers is scarce (Image)

CV. 150-200

Pacific Union Express, Silveyville CAL, 1869 lightly struck double circle handstamp on 3c entire with their red "PAID, Pacific Union Express Co." frank, reduced at right into indicium, overall gray advertising for "Jacob Blum, General Merchandise", Fine, scarce postmark (Image)

CV. 150-200