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Two Different Truman & Co. Express Covers [162737]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Wells Fargo & Express Co's Memorabilia Start Price:120.00 USD Estimated At:240.00 - 500.00 USD
Two Different Truman & Co. Express Covers [162737]
SOLD
250.00USDto l*********n+ buyer's premium (62.50)
This item SOLD at 2023 Apr 01 @ 13:49UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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1) 1866 (noted on reverse) cover to Sam Hill of San Francisco. With $49 in coin. Office in S. F. Corner Front and Washington Sts. J.C. Truman had begun an express in 1861, he took in a partner, Mr. Chapman in 1864. They operated between San Francisco and San Jose, with a messenger on the San Francisco & San Jose R.R. Their operation was extended down the coast to Santa Cruz and Watsonville. The partnership was dissolved in January 1865. (Rumsey). 2) Unused Truman & Chapman Express, S. F. & S. J. Rail Road.

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State: California
City: San Francisco
Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection