Truman & Co.'s Express. Printed frank with "S.F. & S.J. R.R. Express" imprint (Haller FT13, Ty. 2b) on 3c Pink entire to San Francisco, ms. "S.J. 27.1.68" (San Jose, Jan. 1, 1868) posmark over embossed stamp, docketed with same date, Very Fine, a deceptively scarce frank which is listed but unpriced in Haller; J. C. Truman started his own express in 1861 between San Francisco and the towns of San Jose, Watsonville and Santa Cruz; he was joined by a partner for about one year, but continued on his own again from 1865 until, as this late use demonstrates, early 1868; this frank with the San Francisco & San Jose Railroad Express imprint was probably the last one used, which may explain its rarity relative to the other Truman & Co. franks

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