Lot no. 1988

Sacramento, Cal. 40 large integral circular date stamp (30 Sep), struck on cover to Middletown, Maryland, reverse with oval "Forwarded / by / Hoffman & Co. / Express" handstamp, various edge flaws, opening tear through agent's handstamp, but a rare forwarding marking, with Thomas recording only seven examples from this company, which operated from Sacramento to Weberville and Placerville, eventually extending to Oregon; with 2003 P.S.E. certificate.