By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 4 - united states postal history western express covers
Beekman's Express, Jacksonville, O.T. Red oval handstamp (Thomas BEE-100) on 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Scottsburg, O., canceled by blue "Wells Fargo & Co. Express, S.Frco., Feb 22" origin cds with black printed franked at top, placed the U.S. mails by Beekman's with "Jacksonville, Ogn., Mar 6" cds, forwarded to Roseburg with "Scottsburg, Or." cds and pencil due "3cts" below printed frank, manuscript "1860" docketing at left, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A WONDERFUL BEEKMAN'S EXPRESS EXPRESS AND U.S. MAILS COMBINATION USAGE.
Near the end of 1855, Corneluis Beekman started his express operating from Jacksonville, O.T. with routes running to Crescent City, Roseburg, O. and Yreka where he connected with Wells, Fargo & Co.
Estimate: $ 1,000 - 1,500
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