Reynolds & Co.’s Express, Black Oval Company Handstamp on Stampless Cover to San Francisco, Red Transcontinental "40" Handstamp Addressed to Pilsbury "Chips" Hodgkins
With red “40” cents rate marking for transcontinental carriage in effect from July 1, 1847 through June 30, 1851. The Reynold's company handstamp indicating express company carriage to Stockton. The cover with age discoloration.
An early California usage...
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Lot #15097 - western postal history Chips Covers
Lot #15098 - western postal history Chips Covers
Illustrated "Miner on Mule" Corner Card on Local Cover to San Francisco Originally Enclosed an Invitation from Pilsbury "Chips" Hodgkins to Celebrate His 25th Anniversary as an Expressman
In May 1876, Henry Wells encouraged Pilsbury "Chips" Hodgkins to host a reception to commemorate his 25 years as an expressman. In response, Chips had invitations specially printed featuring four illustrations, each depicting a different mode of...
Lot #15099 - western postal history Chips Covers
Overland Mail Via Los Angeles, on 10c Green on Buff U18 Entire to Stockton Addressed to Legendary Wells, Fargo Expressman "Chips"
Postmarked “Mason N.H. Sept 5, 1859” with manuscript routing “Overland via Los Angeles” and addressed to the iconic Wells, Fargo & Co. expressman, "Chips" (Pilsbury Hodgkins) in Stockton, California. Manuscript cancel on indicia; cover shows some staining but otherwise an attractive cover.
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