Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale

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Lot Description

301

Pacific Union Ex. Co., Los Angeles, red printed ribbon frank printed at angle on 1864 3¢ pink part past-up entire to San Francisco, Cal., cancelled with clear blue double circle date stamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

302

Pacific Union Ex. Co., Napa, blue cds (PAU-100) canceling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, red ribbon frank and corner card for Lumber Dealer at lower left; reduced at right into indicia, Fine, only three example of this Napa handstamp have been recorded. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction

303

Pacific Union Express Co., New York, Jul. 3., blue double circle handstamp (PAU-101) with "5" manuscript day date correction on 1864 3¢ pink entire with rare black Pacific Union printed frank to Treasure City, Nevada, lightly soiled, Very Fine, a wonderful item with this rare black frank used on transcontinental mail, much the way the Wells, Fargo & Co. red franks were used on their transcontinental mail, express uses from New York are quite rare, especially from companies other than Wells, Fargo. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Rare New York PAU-101 hand stamp which is only found on the black franks applied to indicia. Only five example of the rare black frank from New York have been recorded of which this is one of the finest examples. (Image1)

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

304

(Pacific Union Express Co.) Sac.(ramento) Messr (Messenger), Oct 8, exceptional strike of bold blue cds, canceling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, red ribbon frank at top; reduced at right slightly into indicia, an Extremely Fine strike. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

305

Pacific Union Ex. Co., Sacramento, July 7, blue cds (PAU-100) on fresh 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Auburn, red ribbon frank at top; slight reduction at right, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

306

Pacific Union Ex. Co., Sant. Clara, May 24, cds tying 1867 3¢ rose, F. grill on cover to San Francisco, Cal., Very Fine, very scarce usage without a frank, ex-Tatham. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

307

Pacific Union Ex. Co., Santa Rosa, May 28 (Sonoma), blue double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Yreka Cal., entered mails with "Sacramento Cal May 29" cds, docketed as received May 31st 1869 at left, printed red Santa Rosa Cal. corner card and printed red Wells Fargo paid frank at top left, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

308

Pacific Union Ex. Co., Suisun, Oct 21 (Solano), blue cds (PAU-100) canceling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, with greenish gray J.M. Coghlan, Attorney, Suisun City, Cala. allover shaded ad, red ribbon frank at left, Very Fine and choice, the only recorded example from Suisun on an advertising cover. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

309

Pacific Union Ex. Co., Vaca Station, Aug 28, blue cds (PAU-100) canceling on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, red ribbon frank at top; reduced at left and slight waterstaining at bottom left edge, otherwise Very Fine, only two examples of this Vaca Station date stamp have been recorded, Vaca Station was located on the railroad line about five miles east of Vacaville. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

310

Pacific Union Express Co., Watsonville, Nov, blue cds on fresh red printed ribbon franked 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Extremely Fine, probably the finest Watsonville strike. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

311

N.O. Pauly's Express, printed boxed frank (PUL-001) on unused 1864, 3¢ pink entire; some edge toning at top and light fold affecting frank, F.-V.F., very scarce with several examples known. Estimate $50 - 75. (Image1)

SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction

312

U58

Pescadero & Half Moon Bay Stage Co.'s Express, blue oval handstamp (PES-100) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, in conjunction with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, San Mateo" oval handstamp cancelling indicia, with "May 11th, 1864" docketing at left; small cover tear at top, Very Fine, one of ten recorded usages, this being one of the finest examples, ex-Dale-Lichtenstein. Scott No. U58 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

313

Reynolds, Todd & Co.'s Express, Stockton, Forwarded By, blue oval handstamp (RTO-101) on 1852 folded letter to San Francisco, Very Fine, a rare Stockton handstamp, with only seven examples recorded in Thomas. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $120.00
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314

Rumrill & Co.'s Express, Connecting at, Marysville with, Wells, Fargo & Co., clear circular handstamp on ca. 1853 folded letter sheet to Boston, Mass., entering the mails with red "New York, 5 cts, Mar 8" cds, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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315

Rumrill & Co.'s Northern Express, Connecting with Wells, Fargo & Co., blue four line handstamp on cover to Saint Louis, Cal., two blue Bennington, Vt., Nov 17 origin cds's with matching straight line "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "6" rate, manuscript "adv 50¢" notation, "Ford's Bar" and "Paid 50¢" credit notations at top with additional "50/1.00" addition of credited express rate and advertising fee in pencil, minor corner wear, Very Fine, an unusual express advertising usage. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

316

San Francisco Letter Express, blue horse & rider oval handstamp and matching boxed "Paid" handstamp on paste-up cover, reverse with local addressing on reverse cover, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

317

W.E. Singer & Co.'s Feather River Express, Connecting with Wells, Fargo & Co., complete sharp strike of oval handstamp (SIN-100) on fresh stampless cover to Bidwell's Bar that originated with Wells Fargo, with Wells, Fargo & Co., Express & Exchange Company printed corner card, so likely from San Francisco; backflap tear, Extremely Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. AN EXCEPTIONAL STRIKE OF THE SINGER & CO.'S FEATHER RIVER EXPRESS "CONNECTING WITH WELLS, FARGO & CO." HANDSTAMP. Sent by Wells, Fargo & Co. to either Sacramento or Marysville and transferred to Singer for delivery at Bidwells Bar in Butte county. (Image1)

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

318

Swift & Co.'s Express, Bodega, blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to San Francisco, printed black Swift & Co. paid frank, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co Express, Petaluma" oval handstamp; small edge tear and no flap, Very Fine and scarce use. Estimate $750 - 1,000. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE SWIFT & CO. BODEGA USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH WELLS FARGO & CO. E. Swift operated this express from Santa Rosa, Petaluma and way points to as far north as Weaverville during the late 1850s and early 1860s, connecting with Wells Fargo & Co. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction

319

Swift & Co.'s Express, Clover Dale., complete clear strike of blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Swift & Co. paid frank, partial blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Petaluma" oval handstamp; couple small flaws; internal tear, still Very Fine and choice strike of the Swift & Co. Clover Dale oval. Estimate $750 - 1,000. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE SWIFT & CO. CLOVERDALE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH WELLS FARGO & CO. The Swift & Co. Cloverdale oval is quite scarce with about 3 examples recorded. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

320

Swift & Co.'s Express, Paid, crude printed shield frank at top center on 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to San Francisco, cancelled by blue "Wells Fargo & Co., Steamboat" handstamp (Leutzinger type 2-7), Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE SWIFT & CO. AND WELLS FARGO & CO. CONJUNCTIVE STEAMBOAT USE. (Image1)

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

321

Swift & Co.'s Express, Santa Rosa, bold strike of blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Swift & Co. paid frank, partial clear strike of blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Petaluma" oval handstamp; flap tear, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A CHOICE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE SWIFT & CO. SANTA ROSA USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH WELLS FARGO & CO. (Image1)

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

322

Swift & Co.'s Express, Santa Rosa, blue double oval handstamp (SWI-104) on paste-up of 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire without address with Swift & Co.'s Express boxed frank (SWI-002), Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

323

114

Telegraph Line Gilroy and Havilah, U.S. Mail Stage via Firebaugh's, Kingston, Visalia, corner card advertising cover to San Jose, Cal., franked with 1869, 3¢ ultramarine tied by grid cancel with matching "Visalia, Cal., Nov 21" cds alongside; small sealed edge tears at left, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 114 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF THIS VERY RARE SANTA CLARA TO KERN COUNTY STAGE AND EXPRESS SERVICE ARE KNOWN. This stage line operated between Los Angeles and the Southern Pacific railhead in the Central California valleys and continued on to the Owens Valley and Cerro Gordo mining district, it connected with the Coast Line Stage Co., Southern California Atlantic and Pacific Stage lines. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,000.00
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324

Telegraph Stage Co., Los Angelos, Jul 6, 1873, red cds (TEL-100) on 1870, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Los Angeles" oval date stamp, black company frank at top and pencil manuscript "10" stage fee which indicates that this stage/express company may have functioned as a local in the Los Angeles area, carried from Los Angeles to San Francisco by Wells Fargo, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF ENVELOPES ARE KNOWN WITH A TELEGRAPH STAGE CO. HANDSTAMP, THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE WITH THE HANDSTAMP APPLIED TO THE FRONT OF THE COVER. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

325

Todd & Co. Express, clear strike of small shield handstamp (TOC-100) on cover carried to San Francisco, placed in the U.S. mails where it received a light red "San Francisco, Cal/2" integral rate cds (SAF-400) for drop rate, F.-V.F., the drop rate townmark is very rare used only from August to October of 1850. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

326

Todd's Express, Stockton - Forwarded By, blue oval handstamp on 1852 folded letter to Montesuma Flats with T"o be left at the Montesuma House" directive at bottom left, cover soiling and erosion, Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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SOLD for $150.00
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327

(Tracy & Spear's Express) T&S, manuscript with boxed "Paid" used as frank on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire used as a paste-up, carried from the Placerville area to San Francisco, operating north of Placerville T&S turned this letter over to the Wells Fargo at Spanish Flat with cds for November applied (we know from other letters that the agent at Spanish Flat was using the same canceling device for both the U.S. Mail and WF material), from Spanish Flat the letter was carried north by Wells Fargo to its center at Georgetown where it received four oval handstamps on the back side and one on front, Wells Fargo then carried it to San Francisco, Very Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. A GREAT EXPRESS RARITY WITH ONLY TWO EXAMPLES KNOWN. THIS BEING THE ONLY ONE IN COLLECTOR'S HANDS AS THE OTHER IS IN THE WILTSEE COLLECTION. Tracy & Spear's Express is very rare as it operated but a few months in 1858 around the city of Placerville. By 1859 Spear had departed and Theodore Tracy was working as Wells Fargo's agent in Placerville. In 1864 he became the mayor of Placerville. His brother, Edward was his agent at some earlier point and in 1859 moved to Portland to start his own express operation in conjunction with Wells Fargo. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,200.00
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328

Truman & Chapman's Express, S.F. & S.J. Railroad, black double framed box with illustrated train with four cars in center, on 1861, 3¢ pink complete paste-up entire addressed to San Francisco, Cal., with bold blue double circle "Redwood, Cal." express company cancel, Extremely Fine, a newly discovered and unique Truman cancellation, ex-Tatham. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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329

Truman & Co.'s Express, black company frank (TRE-003) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, pencil "Feb 21" date canceling, 1867 docketing on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
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330

Washburn's Express, News Agency, Camptonville, remarkable bold strike of blue oval handstamp (WAH-100) on small lady's enamel cover to Camptonville Cal. with manuscript "Russian River, Cal Feb 18" postmark and bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), four margins, cancelled by matching pen stroke; minor edge wear and aging not mention on certificate, Very Fine; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A STUNNING WASHBURN'S EXPRESS USE WITH GREAT EYE APPEAL BEARING THE 3¢ 1852 ISSUE. According to Thomas, this express is believed to have worked the mining camps along the northern Yuba River. He may have operated between Marysville, California and Camptonville, Cal. Most of the known examples of this express handstamp are he correspondence from Russian River to William H. Trimble. (Image1)

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

331

U58

Wheeler, Rutherford & Co.'s Express, black company banner frank (Haller FW11) on unused 1864, 3¢ pink entire, some staining on reverse only, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce unused entire. Scott No. U58 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $160.00
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332

U16

Whiting & Co.'s Feather River Express, boxed frank handstamp with "R" in "Feather" left of "G" (WHI-002a), on 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Liberty, N.Y., entered the mails with light blue "Marysville, Cal., Paid By Stamps" cds with matching waffle grid handstamp canceling indicia; P.F. cert mentions small corner tear which appears only to be a tiny wrinkle, Very Fine, a very rare Whiting Express frank, this being one of three recorded examples in Thomas; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. U16 Estimate $400 - 600. This frank should not be confused with it's more common counterpoint, in which the "R" in "Feather" is under the "G" rather than to the left. (Image1)

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SOLD for $325.00
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333

Whiting & Co.'s Feather River Express/Paid, black oval handstamp on 1864 3¢ pink entire with "Containing $40-" and "Paid" manuscript notations, Samuel Hill correspondence to San Francisco, exchanged with "Wells Fargo & Co./Marysville May 24" blue double oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-5) on Wells Fargo & Co.'s Express From black on orange label on the back, "1865" docket on the back, Very Fine, an uncommon money letter usage. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
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334

U163

(Eastern Sierra) Buckley's Express., Paid., blue boxed handstamp frank (BUK-100) at left of 1874, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, entereed the mails with "Panamint, Cal, May 29" cds and quartered cork duplex, with black printed frank (WFE-030) at top, Very Fine, ex-Polland, Kramer and Myerson. Scott No. U163 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ATTRACTIVE TO-THE-MAILS USAGE OF THE RARE BUCKLEY'S EXPRESS FRANK IN PANAMINT, CAL. A scarce frank from this stage/express that ran between Bakersfield and the eastern Sierra Coso Mining District. They not only delivered the mails along the but deposited mail into the government system at stops along the route. Only two examples are recorded posted from the ghost town of Panamint, Inyo County. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,000.00
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335

(Eastern Sierra) Esmeralda, Nev., cover to Sonora franked with 1861, 3¢ rose and tied by "Esmeralda, Nev, Jan 2, '66" cds and target duplex, carried from Big Pines, Inyo County (North of Independence, CA) by favor or local eastern Sierra Express, with enclosures; some cover corner wear, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400. Accompanied by two letters (Dec 28 & 30) enclosed from brother at Big Pine Saw Mill to Sonora, Cal. Great content in both letters, Mill is frozen due to weather, Christmas dance at Independence that had thirteen ladies, received your letter from Sonora, ten days in transit. (Image1)

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SOLD for $400.00
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336

(Eastern Sierra) Kenson's Owens River Express, Paid., black frank (KNS-001) at top center of cover to San Francisco, with "San Carlos Dist., Inyo" circular handstamp used by Kenson's Express (KNS-100), franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (tears) canceled by target handstamp and tied by "Esmeralda, N.T., Feb 24" where the cover entered the mails, manuscript "1398" which is believed to be the postal box for Mr. Doble; stamp and cover flaws including partial sideflap, tear at bottom left and small piece of corner restored at top left, none of which affect the express markings, F.-V.F. appearance, ex-Lichtenstein. Scott No. 65 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. THE UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THIS KENSON'S OWENS RIVER EXPRESS FRANK IN COMBINATION WITH THE SAN CARLOS DISTRICT HANDSTAMP. Only one example from each of the two different frank types is known from this very rare Eastern Sierra/Nevada Express. This is considered to be the earlier example frank type of the two known and it is the only one that contains both the Kenson's Frank and Kenson hand stamp. The last time this item was offered in public was the Harmer Silver Sale of 1997. At that time this item sold for $4,250 plus commission. It is the key to any Inyo County Express Collection. (Image1)

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SOLD for $8,500.00
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337

(Eastern Sierra) Kenson's Owens River Express, Paid., red printed frank (KNS-002) at top of cover addressed to the Alta (newspaper) Office in San Francisco, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (tears) canceled by "Esmeralda, Nev, Jul 20, '64" cds and target duplex where the cover entered the mails; stamp and cover flaws including edge wear, soiling and some toning, Fine appearance. Scott No. 65 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. THE UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THE RED KENSON'S OWENS RIVER EXPRESS PRINTED FRANK. Only one example from each of the two different frank types is known from this very rare Eastern Sierra/Nevada Express. (Image1)

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SOLD for $8,000.00
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338

U35

(Eastern Sierra) (Kenson's Owens River Pony Express.) San Carlos Dist., Inyo, Aug 15, 1863, black circular handstamp with pencil manuscript date (KNS-100) on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Aurora" oval date stamp and black printed frank (type WFE-030) at top; some cover edge wear and small tears with partial backflap, F.-V.F. Scott No. U35 Estimate $750 - 1,000. ONE OF SIX EXAMPLES KNOWN OF THE KENSON'S SAN CARLOS DISTRICT CIRCULAR HANDSTAMP AND ONE OF TWO KNOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WELLS, FARGO & CO. EXPRESS. All examples of this very rare hand stamp are known dating to the 1863-64 period. This cover was carried north by Kenson's pony rider from the area around Independence, Cal. to Aurora and placed in the hands of Wells Fargo for transportation to San Francisco. (Image1)

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SOLD for $5,250.00
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339

(Eastern Sierra) Keysville, Aug. 4 (Tulare), manuscript postmark (TUL-1460) on cover addressed to Vassalboro, Me., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 10¢ green, carried from the "Owens River" Inyo Co. (July 27, 1862) by favor or local eastern Sierra Express, with original enclosure; small cover and stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 68 Estimate $300 - 400. Letter addressed to Father tells him that he is 300 miles from anyplace; I will come home when the War has ended. Very early, possibly the earliest posting from the Owens River, Inyo Co. (Image1)

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SOLD for $600.00
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340

(Eastern Sierra) Via Mohave & Keeler Stage Line, manuscript endorsement at bottom left of cover to Bishop, Cal., franked with 1899, 2¢ red tied by "San Fran. & Los Ang., R.P.O., Feb 14, 1900" duplex postmark, carried by stage to Bishop; slight cover reduction at left, Very Fine, a unique usage on this late letter stage line, ex-Polland. Estimate $300 - 400. From Mohave the stage would run to Garlock, Randsburg and on to Keeler a distance of about 120 miles. At Keeler the letter would be place on the narrow gauge railroad and transported 75 miles North to Laws, from there it would move to Bishop which is about five miles distance. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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341

(Eastern Sierra) Panamint Pony Express via San Bernardino, Paid 25 Cents., black fancy pony rider frank (PAN-001) on 1870, 3¢ green entire addressed to Chester, Pa., entered the mails with blue "San Bernardino, Cal., Nov 5" cds and quartered cork handstamp canceling, reverse with printed "These Envelopes to be had" location notice which included Panamint, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and two locations in San Francisco; restored reduction at right slightly affecting indicia, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. THE ONLY KNOWN USED EXAMPLE OF THE PANAMINT PONY EXPRESS FRANK ENTIRE. It is believed that fewer than five unused examples of this frank are known. This express was the last pony service used in the old west. It was used to transport mail over a distance of 200 miles using six relays of horses between the ghost town of Darwin, Inyo County, thence over the Cajon Pass and on to San Bernardino, California. (Image1)

SOLD for $6,500.00
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342

(Eastern Sierra) Silver Mountain, Cal., Cal., Aug 8 (Alpine), clear origin cds (ALP-230, R4) on 1868 cover to London, England, franked with 1861, 12¢ black canceled by cork handstamp, manuscript "Via overland to N.Y." routing endorsement, red "New York, Paid All, Aug 23" transit and red "London, Sp 7, 68" entry postmark, receiving backstamp, with original lengthy 3-page letter giving much information about many of the silver mines in the area and supplies a code for future letters, Very Fine. Scott No. 69 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $725.00
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343

(Eastern Sierra) Telegraph Stage Company, Los Angelos, Jan 12, 1873, two strikes of cds (TEL-100) on reverse of 1870, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, black "Telegraph Stage Line" boxed corner card used conjunctively with a vertical Wells, Fargo & Co. frank (WFE-020a) at left, January 15th receiving docketing on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. THE UNIQUE BLACK TELEGRAPH STAGE COMPANY CIRCULAR DATE STAMP ON ENTIRE BEARING THE ONLY KNOWN COMPANY CORNER CARD. This corner card indicates that this service extended from Los Angeles to the back side of the Sierras into Lone Pine. (Image1)

SOLD for $4,500.00
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344

U163

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Aurora, dark violet oval handstamp on 1874, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, with black printed frank (WFE-030) at top, return corner card at left from Clinton; couple opening tears at top and small piece of backflap missing, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. U163 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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345

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co., Benton, dark blue oval handstamp (11-15) from the station at Benton, Cal., on 1874, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, black printed frank (WFE-030) at top; opening tears at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, it appears that no date was ever used in this very rare handstamp, one the best examples of several known. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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346

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Bishop Creek, black on orange express label with manuscript town name, slightly overlapping cover to San Francisco from the Mattingly correspondence, manuscript "Value 10.00, Chgs 50¢" postage due notations at top; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, express label usage on cover from this period of Mono or Inyo County are quite rare. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
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347

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From Bishop Creek, black on orange express label with manuscript town name from Bishop, Inyo County, California; small internal hole, Very Fine. Estimate $20 - 30. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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348

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co., Bodie, Cal., Oct 18, dark violet oval date stamp (12-3) on 1883, 2¢ red entire to San Francisco, black printed frank (WFE-060) at top, reverse with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Oct 20, 1884" oval receiving date stamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
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349

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co., Independence, Feb 5, bold blue oval date stamp (11-13) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, black printed frank (WFE-030) and blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Feb 20" oval receiving date stamp, 15 days in transit most likely due to weather; small corner opening nick at lower right, Very Fine and choice, ex-Leutzinger. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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350

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From Independence, black on orange express label with illustrated locomotive and steamer with manuscript town name, on Wells, Fargo & Co. printed address money envelope to San Francisco, blue "Nov 8, 1871" corner card date stamp from the banking house of Harris & Rhine, Very Fine, express labels from this period of Inyo County are very rare. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $750.00
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351

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co., Independence. Cal., Apr 20, exceptional strike of blue oval date stamp (12-1) on 1874, 6¢ red legal size entire (U182) to Wells, Fargo & Co. Bank in San Francisco, black printed frank (WFE-030) at top, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful strike. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
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352

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co., Independence, Cal., blue oval date stamp (12-1) on 1874, 3¢ green entire to Lookout, Inyo Co., Cal., with brown allover Harris & Rhine, Banking and Exchange, Independence, California shaded ad, black printed frank (WFE-030) at left, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. THE ONLY KNOWN WELLS, FARGO & CO. OVERALL ADVERTISING COVER FROM INYO COUNTY. The exact location of Lookout is unknown. It is believed to be on Saw Mill Creek below Lookout Peak. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,200.00
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353

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From Keeler, Cal., black on orange label with purple straight line town and state handstamp, on money envelope to Sacramento, Cal., manuscript "value $22.50" and sender notations; small cover tear at bottom center, otherwise Very Fine, only two Wells Fargo items are known from Keeler, Inyo County, the other is located on a large size envelope. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $700.00
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354

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Keeler, Cal., two strikes of purple oval handstamp on 1886, 4¢ green legal size entire addressed to San Francisco, black frank (WFE-060) at top and "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Jul 2, 1891" oval receiving date stamp, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $750 - 1,000. THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE WELLS, FARGO & CO. KEELER HANDSTAMP. The Wells Fargo Keller office was located in the Keller Train Station which was at the end of the line for the narrow gage railroad line which ran through the valley. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,200.00
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355

(Eastern Sierra) (Wells, Fargo & Co.) "Lundy, Cal 9/23/80", manuscript from the ghost town of Lundy, Inyo County, Cal., along with a "Wells Fargo Messenger" (8-1) on 1874, 3¢ green entire (U163), black printed frank (WFE-030) carried entirely by Wells Fargo from Lundy to Hollister; reduced at left and some soiling, Fine, an unlisted and unknown Wells Fargo town, accompanied by separate Lundy express label. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $500.00
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356

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co., Markleville., May 19, blue oval date stamp from Markleeville, Alpine County on 1861, 3¢ pink entire (U35) to Jamestown, Cal., black printed frank (WFE-030) at top; small piece of back flap missing, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
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357

(Eastern Sierra) (Wells, Fargo & Co.) Monitor, April 22, 1865, Wells Fargo marked manuscript from the ghost town of Monitor, Alpine County, with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Markleeville, Apr 25" oval date stamp (11-9) on a 1861, 3¢ pink entire (U35), black printed frank (WFE-030) at top, carried entirely by Wells Fargo from Monitor to San Francisco; some expert cover restoration, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
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358

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co., Monitor, Mar 16, black oval date stamp (11-9) from the ghost town of Monitor, Alpine County, on a 1864, 3¢ pink entire (U58) to San Francisco, black printed frank (WFE-030) at top; back flap missing and some water staining at bottom, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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359

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co., Monitor, Jan 21, oval date stamp (11-9) on 1870, 3¢ green entire (U82) to San Francisco, black printed frank (WFE-030) at top; most of backflap missing, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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360

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, New York, Apr 11, blue cds on 1864 3¢ pink entire (U58) from New York to the ghost town of Chrysopolis, Inyo County with "Via Aurora" routing endorsement, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Austin, N.T." oval transit date stamp, black printed frank (WFE-030) at top; a bit reduced at left., otherwise Very Fine, two other envelopes are known addressed to Chrysopolis, no known envelope is recorded from this location. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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361

143L8, U34

(Eastern Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co. Virginia City Pony Express, 1861, 3¢ pink entire to Willow Springs, Coso (Mining District in Inyo County), with large margin Wells, Fargo & Co. 1862, 25¢ blue (143L8) tied by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Frco, Sep 17" circular datestamp, printed frank (WFE-030) at top, with additional manuscript "Care of Kenson's Pony Express" at "Aurora/Esmeralda", "Coll 2/-" (2 bits or 25¢) manuscript Kenson's express fee to collect, sender's manuscript on reverse from Cobb in San Francisco and "Rec Oct 15th"; cover edge flaws, opened on three sides and reduced at left. Scott No. 143L8+U34 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. A REMARKABLE AND UNIQUE DOUBLE PONY EXPRESS USAGE CARRIED BY WELLS, FARGO & CO. VIRGINIA CITY PONY EXPRESS AND THE KENSON'S PONY EXPRESS FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO THE COSO MINING DISTRICT. Only a few of the Virginia City Ponies are double express usage. The other examples, which are believed to be two, started in the east bay and were carried by Bamber Express and turned over to Wells Fargo. This is the only Virginia City Pony cover known that Wells Fargo turned over to another express. The town of Aurora had just been determine (9/16/1863) by a boundary survey to be in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Before that the town's Post Office was known as Esmeralda and the town was believed located in Mono County, California. This cover traveled from San Francisco by steamer to Sacramento, then to Placerville by train and then by pony over the Sierra's to Carson City, Nevada and then down the back side of the Sierras Mountains to Aurora. The pony run from Placerville to Aurora was a distance of about 160 miles. At Aurora, Wells Fargo turned the cover over to Kenson's Pony Express who then carried it south, passing back into California, running next to Owens Lake to Willow Springs which was located east of Coso Junction, Inyo County. The distance of this second pony run is around 200 miles. (Image1)

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SOLD for $8,500.00
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362

Adams & Co. Express Balance, 14 stampless covers; includes early red oval handstamp from Los Angeles and Sacramento, circular date stamps from Sacramento, S.F. and Stockton, blue oval handstamp from Camp Seco, San Jose, Stockton and S.F., some duplication; condition varies, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $450.00
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363

Napa, Cal. Express Covers, 9 covers; mostly Wells Fargo usage including early Napa City "Express" oval, later 1860-80's oval date stamp usages, late 1890's usage and a Pacific Union Ex. usage; condition varies, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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364

Pacific Express Co. Express Balance, 11 covers; 7 stampless with town including Yankee Jims, Diamond Springs, Benecia, Georgetown, Sacramento, S.F. & Mok Hill with early horse & rider frank, other usages on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entires from towns including Sonora, Georgetown and Placerville; condition varies, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $600.00
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365

Western Express Balance, group of 6 items comprising "Swift & Co. Express, Petaluma" oval handstamp on faulty 3¢ #U10 entire with printed Wells Fargo & Co. frank to San Francisco, "Thompson & Co's & Wells, Fargo & Co's California Route" printed frank on 3¢ red cutout cancelled by Healdsburg oval handstamp, "Oroville and Quincy Stage Line" illustrated corner card on faulty envelope, Penny Post 5¢ entire addressed to San Francisco with pen cancelled 3¢ #11 that did not originate, 1851 folded letter with blue "Forwarded by Reynold's Todd & Co. Express, Sonora" oval handstamp to San Francisco, and San Francisco cover to Allegany Co. N.Y. with two missing stamps but large oval Noisy Carriers partial backstamp due to flap missing; mixed condition, Fine and interesting research group. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $280.00
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366

Western Express Cover Balance, of 9 items; includes Wells, Fargo & Co. usages including Pacific Union overprint frank, Pacific Express usage, Noisy Carriers Via Nicaragua cover (faulty), 1898 Forks Queselle Express letter, 1860 Patte House, St. Joseph corner card cover with Central Overland Cal. & Pikes Peak Express wax seal on reverse, also includes Wells, Fargo & Co. Pony Express labels; condition mixed, generally Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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367

(Alameda) Wells, Fargo & Co., Niles Station, Oct 26, clear strike of blue oval datestamp on 3¢ green entire to Half Moon Bay, Cal., bold printed Wells Fargo & Co. paid frank with additional at top left, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
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368

(Alameda) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Oakland. (16th St. St'n) Cal., bold strike of dark purple oval and matching "W.F. & Co's Express, Messenger, 123" on 2¢ green entire to Mexico, printed green Wells Fargo Mexican frank, magenta "Wells, Fargo y Cia, El Paso, Texas, Dic 9 1892" oval datestamp cancels indicia and second strike below, reverse with Mexico (12.12) transit oval on flap, Very Fine and attractive use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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369

(Alpine) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Bear Valley, clear strike of blue oval handstamp as frank on buff cover to Cleveland Oh. bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) vertical pair tied by partial "San Francisco Cal. 1 Aug" cds; edge wear and corner mends, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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370

(Alpine) Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Bear Valley, black origin oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U27) star die entire cancelled by manuscript "May 11" dating to San Andreas Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Hornitas" oval transit handstamp; partial flap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
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371

(Alpine) Wells, Fargo & Co., Bear Valley, Nov 10, sharp strike of blue oval datestamp on yellow preprinted return envelope to Wells, Fargo & Co., J.K.S. Latham Sup't, San Francisco; edge tear at right, otherwise fresh and Extremely Fine with great eye appeal. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
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372

(Alpine) (Wells, Fargo & Co.) Monitor, Oct. 26th, 1864, manuscript postmark (ALP-90, R5) on 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., blue "Wells Fargo & Co., Markleeville, Oct " oval datestamp, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; reduced at ends, small edge tear, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
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373

(Amador) Wells, Fargo & Co., Ione, Cal., 7 10 82, sharp strike of datestamp cancels 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
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374

(Amador) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Ione Vy., blue double-oval handstamp cancels 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Extremely Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
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375

(Amador) Wells, Fargo & Co., Jackson, Nov 14, blue oval datestamp on light buff cover to San Francisco Cal. with preprinted care of "Agent of Wells, Fargo & Co's Express" (Agent crossed out), docketed "Advice of Dust for Coinage, Banking Dep't"; cover tear, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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376

(Amador) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Lancha Plana, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-2) and postal postmark (William AMA-770) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type G1 printed frank (lined LL's); trimmed into indicia, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
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377

(Amador) Wells, Fargo & Co., Oleta, Cal., clear strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
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378

(Amador) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Volcano, clear strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U10) on buff Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
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379

(Butte) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Chico, Cal., Nov 4, 1888, purple oval datestamp cancels 2¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo frank, purple Wells Fargo San Francisco Nov. 5th arrival oval datestamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
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380

(Butte) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Honcut, Cal., dark purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger 10-26) cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., additional strike as flap seal, printed blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian frank, blue crayon "7" marking, small flaws, F.-V.F., scarce marking. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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381

(Butte) (Wells, Fargo & Co.) Oroville, Wells, Fargo straight line handstamp (Leutzinger Type 14-1) on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Nevada City with early second type black company frank, embossed sender's return on backflap, Extremely Fine, A rare Wells, Fargo & Co. Express handstamp. Estimate $400 - 500. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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382

(Butte) Wells, Fargo & Co.'s, Express, From Oroville, black on orange label with illustrated train and steamboat (Mosher WFCX-L545), affixed to 1861, 3¢ pink entire addressed to San Francisco, black company frank at top and entered the mails with "Chico, Cal, Jun 6" cds; slight soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
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383

(Butte) Wells, Fargo & Co., Oroville, Jun 22, 1882, purple double-circle datestamp duplexed with three-ring cancel on 3¢ green entire, additional strike of three-ring as flap seal, original California Insurance Co. letterhead enclosure, purple "From Bank of Rideout, Smith & Co., Oroville" corner card handstamp; reduced slightly irregular at left, Fine and very unusual Wells Fargo cds. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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384

(Calaveras) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Angels, blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U10) on buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Extremely Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $500.00
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385

(Calaveras) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Campo Seco, oval handstamp cancels 3¢ pink (U59) on buff entire to San Francisco Cal. bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by manuscript "Collect" cancellation, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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386

(Calaveras) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Mok Hill, blue oval handstamp cancelling 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed "Mokelumne and Campo Seco Canal and Mining Co." corner card; small part of flap missing, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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387

(Calaveras) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Mok Hill, blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U27) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, fancy blue "M. Davidson's One Price Store, Mok. Hill." shield corner handstamp; light vertical file fold at right, a Very Fine and attractive use. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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388

(Calaveras) Terrill & Peters, Drugs, Cigars and Variety Store, Express and Tel. Office, Main St., Mok Hill, Cal., complete strike of oval cancels 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; slight internal cover wrinkle, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $400 - 600. Terrill & Peters was the Wells Fargo agent at Mok Hill Cal. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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389

(Calaveras) Wells, Fargo & Co., Moquelumne Hill, blue oval with company frank at left on 1861 3¢ entire with green shaded advertising of "B. Sbarboro & Brothers/Liquors, Groceries & Provisions/San Francisco", additionally cancelled with blue oval West Point postmark, part of flap torn away, Very Fine, a wonderful cover originating from West Point, named by Kit Carson as the west point of his explorations. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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390

(Calaveras) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Mokelumne Hill, Jan 12, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ pink (U59) on buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, additional blue "West Point, Cal." oval handstamp; some docketing and edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. West Point Cal. (Calaveras) was apparently a Wells Fargo sub office of Moquelumne Hill at this time. This is the only arrangement like this we know of. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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391

(Calaveras) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Mokelumne Hill, Cal., purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ green on amber entire to Stockton Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, purple "Thomas Peters, Drugs, Cigars and Variety Store, Express and Tel. Office, Main St. Mok Hill, Cal." corner card handstamp; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $130.00
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392

(Calaveras) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Andreas, clear strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U9) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; partial flap, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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393

(Calaveras) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Andreas, blue oval handstamp (11-9) on 1855, 10¢ green entire to Valatie, N.Y., with red printed company frank at top left (WFE-022), entered the mails with New-York, Dec 28 cds canceling; file folds, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
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394

(Calaveras) Wells, Fargo & Co., Vallecito, Cal., Oct 13, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green (U83) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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395

(Contra Costa) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Pacheco, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-8) on 1861 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
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396

(El Dorado) Wells, Fargo & Co., Colomo, blue oval express handstamp (type 3-1) on fresh buff cover to San Francisco, with matching "Paid" in circle handstamps and small manuscript "50" express rate notation at bottom left, Very Fine, a scarce early usage from Colomo. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
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397

(El Dorado) Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Georgetown, full clear oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-1) on 1853, 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, Cal., with unusual matching "Feb 15" straight line handstamp on indicia, black Haller type E printed frank, Extremely Fine, ex-Tatham. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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398

(El Dorado) Wells, Fargo & Co., Georgetown, Feb 7, oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
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399

(El Dorado) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Greenwood, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-2) on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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400

(El Dorado) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Indian Diggins, clear brownish oval handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, black early printed frank type (WFE-020); reduced at right a bit into indicia, a Very Fine strike, with only two examples known from this gold ghost town. Estimate $500 - 750. The other example set a record for a Wells Fargo handstamp in our December 2002 auction when it sold from Basil Pierce's Collection for $4,600 and then resold several years later for over $3,000. This example is a sister to the above listed cover being reduced slightly at the right but strike equal in quality in all respects. Both examples are addressed to Kimball (Noisy Carriers) on Long Wharf. (Image1)

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SOLD for $375.00
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