Pacific Express Co. Horse and rider frank (Haller P1, Ty. 2) in blue on 3c Red Nesbitt entire (U10) to Barnard Vt., beautiful bold strikes of "Auburn Cal. Sep. 3" circular datestamp and "Paid" in oval with "7" cents manuscript surcharge for 10c transcontinental rate, few soiled spots, Very Fine, this Pacific Express Co. frank is very rare in blue (two others were offered in the Knapp sale, but none in other major sales), a similar use of the black frank from Auburn to the same addressee was offered in the Barkhausen sale (lot 220), this cover comes from the 2/3/49 Costales sale (lot 232)

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