Todd & Co. Express. Black shield handstamp and "Paid" black straight line handstamp with manuscript "to S.F." plus additional "Collect" black straight line handstamp of the type used by Berford & Co. on 1851 stampless folded letter address leaf (no letter) to California State Comptroller Jno. S. Houston in San Jose, origin unknown but undoubtedly California, closed tear at top just touching the "Paid" handstamp, still Very Fine, a rare conjunctive use, ex-Clifford. Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Apr-25-2010, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 37
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Todd & Co. Express. Fancy shield handstamp on 1851 buff cover addressed to "Trader at Carson's Creek", additionally struck with matching "From San Francisco" straight line handstamp & "$1.00" manuscript express rate, small mend at bottom left, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)