3070 – ERIVAN X

Angiers’ North San Juan and Humbug Express, elaborate printed frank on 3c pink postal stationery cover, cancelled in pen and postmarked with North San Juan, California c.d.s. (20 Nov), to Sacramento, the odd small toning spot mentioned for strict accuracy, reduced at right, just clear of indicia, an exceptional cover from this elusive express company; ex Lichtenstein, Clifford, Haas, and Edwards, illustrated in "Letters of Gold" (Page 171).Angiers Express was a one-man express that operated from Humbug to North San Juan in Nevada County between 1861 and 1864, with mail being conveyed to North San Juan, as in the case of the cover offered here, or relayed to Wells, Fargo & Co.