Sale 1011 — United States Stamps & Postal History, Foreign
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 21-24 June, 2011
Category — Western Express (Jones & Russell`s thru Pacific Express)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1171
Jones & Russell's Pike's Peak Express Co., Denver City, Oct. 6, 1859". Circular datestamp boldly struck on 3c Red Nesbitt entire to Davenport, Iowa, with 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26) tied by "Leavanworth City K. T. Oct. 22, 1859" circular datestamp, edge flaws (some repaired) and with right flap removed, still Fine, scarce, this express company was started by William H. Russell and his partners, it was taken over by the Central Overland California and Pike's Peak Express Co. of Pony Express fame when its debts became too burdensome, ex Senchuk
E. 300-400
250