ALTA EXPRESS, SACRAMENTO (CAL.), MOSTLY CLEAR BLUE DOUBLE OVAL EXPRESS COMPANY DATESTAMP TIES 3C RED ON BUFF NESBITT ENTIRE (U10), WITH BLACK ALTA EXPRESS CO. PRINTED FRANK (HALLER FA3, TYPE 2), PICTORIAL DESIGN WITH STEAMBOAT, USED TO DOWNIEVILLE CAL., TRIVIAL FLAP FAULT, FRESH AND VERY FINE, VERY SCARCE, THIS COMPANY OPERATED FOR ONLY SIXTEEN MONTHS