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Lot 13 USA Western Express

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Adams & Co. Ophir Feb 25. Red oval datestamp (Thomas ADA-101) with matching oval “PAID” handstamp on ca. 1853 buff cover to “Dr. James S. Martin, Steamer ‘Fremont’, Benicia, Cal.”, pressed fold thru markings, otherwise Fine, the only reported example of this datestamp in Thomas, ex Dale-Lichtenstein

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200.00 - 300.00 USD
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225.00 USD
(app. 193 EUR)
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Tuesday November 4th, 2025, 08:30 EST

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