United States of America: Western Express Mail: 1860 (ca.) 3c. stationery envelope to Miss Hattie Russell, Benicia, California cancelled by large red oval “LANGTON’S/ DOWNIEVILLE/PIONEER EXPRESS” with fancy printed “LANGTONS/PAID/PIONEER EXPRESS” imprint part overstruck by blue oval Wells Fargo datestamp of Marysville, most attractive. American agriculturist and civic leader Harriett Strong, nŽe Russell (1844-1929) attended the Young Ladies' Seminary run by Mary Atkins in Benicia between 1858 and 1860. As a staunch feminist and advocate of flood control and irrigation reforms she later became known as both the "Walnut Queen" and “Pampas Lady", the first woman member ever elected to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Photo. (Image1)

United States of America: A collection in seven albums and stockbook, incl. 1893 Columbus to 30c. used, 1901 Pan American set used, 1912-13 Parcel Post set used, a range of later issues with sheetlets, etc. (1,000s)

United States of America: A small selection, incl. 1847 10c. reproduction unused, 1861-62 30c. used, 1862-66 15c. unused, 1869 10c. unused and used, etc., mixed condition. (51)