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CatNo.

Lot Description

401

(El Dorado) Wells, Fargo & Co., Latrobe, Mar 5, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green entire to Placerville Cal., receipt docketing at left; rounded right corners, F.-V.F., ex-Hackett. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

402

(El Dorado) Wells, Fargo & Co., Latrobe, "28th", violet oval handstamp cancels 2¢ brown entire to Placerville Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, "1891" docketing at left, reverse with "Placerville Cal. Oct 28, 1890" arrival cds, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

403

(El Dorado) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Placerville., sharp strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U10) on buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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404

(El Dorado) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express from Placerville, black on orange illustrated label showing trains, affixed over edge of 3¢ pink (U35) entire to San Francisco Cal. cancelled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Virginia City" oval handstamp and bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by two blue "Collect" oval handstamps, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Placerville, Nov 6" oval handstamp; couple small edge flaws, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

405

(El Dorado) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Placerville, Cal., Jul 22 1886, red oval datestamp cancels 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco Cal., purple Andrew Baird corner card oval datestamp, reverse with purple Wells Fargo San Francisco (7.23) oval datestamp, small flaws; and second example with "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Placerville, Cal., Oct 10 188" oval datestamp in dark maroon cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco, purple Wells Gargo San Francisoc (10.11) oval arrival datestamp, Very Fine pair. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

406

(El Dorado) Wells, Fargo & Co., Spanish Ranch, Feb. 9, sharp strike of oval handstamp cancels fresh 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

407

(Fresno) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Fresno, Cal., Sep 3 1890, violet oval datestamp cancels 2¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, pink "Wells, Fargo & Co, San Francisco, Sep 5 1890" arrival oval datestamp; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

408

(Fresno) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Selma, Cal., neat bold strike of purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to Fresno Cal., printed blue Wells Fargo Columbian illustrated frank, purple "Nov 6 1893" straightline at left, Very Fine and exceptionally rare. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

409

(Glenn) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Willows, Cal., sharp strike of purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ green on amber entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, bearing 2¢ Columbian (231) tied by "San Francisco, Cal. Jul 18 '94" duplex, a Very Fine to-the-mails use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

410

(Humbolt) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Arcata, Cal., pink red oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-25) cancels 2¢ green entire to Chicago Ill., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, entered mails with indistinct Dec. 1899 duplex, Chicago N.W. Sta. arrival backstamp, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

411

(Imperial) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Fort Yuma, bold strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red Nesbitt buff entire to Central House Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, pencil "April 23d 1860, Kenyon Station" docketing at left; some soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000. AN EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY FORT YUMA USE. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction

412

(Imperial) Wells, Fargo & Co., Fort Yuma, Apr 3, full clear strike of blue oval date stamp on fresh 1864, 3¢ pink franked entire to San Francisco, reverse with "Apr 11, 1871" receiving handstamp, Very Fine and choice, a very rare express usage from Fort Yuma and certainly one of the finest examples known. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

413

(Kern) Wells, Fargo & Co's, Bakersfield, Cal., neat sharp strike of purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

414

(Kern) Wells, Fargo & Co., Havilah, Jul 24, sharp strike of red oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green entire to New York N.Y., indicia canceled by circular grid cancel duplexed with indistinct railroad post office agt. cds, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, reverse with New York (7.31.83) arrival cds's, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Hertz. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

415

(Kern) Wells, Fargo & Co., Kernville, Dec 1, clear strike of blue oval datestamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 3¢ green entire to East Oakland Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, small edge tear at bottom, still Very Fine and rare, Only three examples of this Kernville 11-9 handstamp are known. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

416

(Kern) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Mohave, Cal., exceptional strike of purple oval handstamp cancels 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine and scarce strike. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

417

(Kern) Wells, Fargo & Co., Sumner, Cal., violet oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 10-19) on 2¢ green entire with company frank at top to Stockton, reduced at right into indicia, F.-V.F. and rare. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

418

(Kings) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Hanford, Cal., dark purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ green on amber entire to San Francisco Cal., purple "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. May 13" oval arrival datestamp, black crayon "7" marking, fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

419

(Kings) Wells, Fargo & Co., Lemoore, Cal., Oct, blue oval datestamp and matching blue "Collect" circular handstamp on cover addressed in red ink to Bethany Cala. and matching "R.R.B." endorsement at bottom right, blue "S.P.R.R., Lemoore, Oct 28, 1879" company double-circle datestamp and additional strike on reverse, "S.P.R.R., Lemoore" Southern Pacific Railroad wax seal, Very Fine and scarce use from Lemoore. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

420

(Kings) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Lemoore, Cal., bold strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 2¢ green on amber entire to San Francisco Cal., black printed Wells Fargo paid frank, purple "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Dec 5 7AM" oval arrival datestamp, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

421

(Lake) Wells, Fargo & Co., Bartlett Springs, Cal., partial strike of blue oval ties 3¢ green (158) on orange buff cover to Lafayette Cal.; tiny edge flaws, F.-V.F., a scarce use of the 3¢ bank note issue. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

422

(Lake) Wells, Fargo & Co., Lake Port, oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank; reduction at left, Very Fine, a rarity, ex Leutzinger. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

423

(Lake) Wells, Fargo & Co., Lake Port, Nov, oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, brown "J.N. League" shaded all-over advertising, rare and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

424

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co., Anaheim, Apr 12, blue oval date stamp on 1870, 2¢ green entire to San Francisco, with tan allover "Langenberger & Co., Anaheim, Cal." shaded ad, company frank (WFE-030a) at left, Very Fine and choice, overall ads from the Orange county area are very rare. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

425

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Anaheim, Cal., blue oval handstamp on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, black frank (WFE-060) at top, Extremely Fine, Anaheim moved into Orange County when that county was created in 1889, illustrated in Leutzinger, ex-Leutzinger. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

426

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Claremont, clear strike of oval handstamp on 2¢ Columbian entire canceled by purple "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Pasadena, Cal., March 19, 1894" date stamp, company frank and pencil "The Presidio, Suter E. Brown" addressing on reverse, Very Fine, the only recorded example of this Claremont handstamp. Estimate $200 - 300. Both hand stamps are rare with fewer than five recorded for Pasadena and this being the only one recorded for Claremont. Both locations are located on the PE Railroad line and envelope most likely used for company business. (Image1)

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427

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Compton, Cal., bold strike of blue oval handstamp canceling on 1874, 3¢ green entire to Los Angeles, black company frank (WFE-060) at top, reverse with red "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Los Angeles, Cal., Dec 12, 1883" oval date stamp, Extremely Fine, the Compton handstamp is believed to be unique. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

428

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Englewood, Cal., exceptional strike of purple oval handstamp on 2¢ Columbian entire to Los Angeles, blue Columbian frank (WFE-053) and purple "Wells, Fargo & Co. Ex., Los Angeles, Cal., Sep 22, 1893" receiving cds on front and reverse, Extremely Fine, this is the only recorded example of an Englewood handstamp, unlisted in Leutzinger. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

429

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Fullerton, Cal., purple oval handstamp on 2¢ Columbian entire to Los Angeles, Columbian frank (WFE-053) at top, purple "Wells, Fargo & Co. Ex., Los Angeles, Cal., Jan 11, 1894" receiving cds on reverse, Very Fine, the only known example of this handstamp, unlisted in Leutzinger. Estimate $200 - 300. Fullerton was a small station on the Southern Pacific Railroad Line and become part of Orange County when that county was created in 1889. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

430

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Los Angeles, blue oval handstamp cancelling 10¢ green (U18) buff entire to Providence R.I., "New-York Jul 28" cds, printed red Wells Fargo paid frank, pencil "Jun 19, 1856" docketing; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

431

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co., Los Angeles, seven Wells Fargo franked covers; handstamp types including 3-1 (including early woodblock frank), 11-9 (red), 16-2, 17-5, 17-14 and an unaddressed 24-5 railroad strike cover; few tone spots on first cover, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

432

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Olivewood, Cal., purple handstamp used as a frank on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Mystic, Ct., transported by Wells Fargo to Pasadena and placed in the mails with "Pasadena, Cal., Augt 4, 1887" cds, Very Fine, a unique Southern California Wells Fargo handstamp. Estimate $300 - 400. Olivewood was a small railroad whistle stop that was located west of Pasadena. This location is not listed in Salley or Williams. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

433

U349

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Pasadena, Cal., purple oval handstamp on 2¢ Columbian entire to Los Angeles, Columbian frank (WFE-053) at top; missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine, rare with less than five examples of all know types of hand stamps recorded from this location, unlisted type and location in Leutzinger. Scott No. U349 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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434

U349

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Pasadena, Cal., Jan. 18, 1894, two strikes of oval date stamp (type 16-02) on 2¢ Columbian entire to Los Angeles, Columbian frank (WFE-053) at top; missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine and rare, with less than five examples of all know types of hand stamps recorded from this location, unlisted location in Leutzinger. Scott No. U349 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $180.00
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435

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Pasadena, Cal., Jan 24 1894, two strikes of purple oval datestamp cancels 2¢ brown entire with pencil address to Evening Express, Los Angeles Cal., printed blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian illustrated frank, Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

436

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Pomona, Ca., purple oval date stamp on 1890, 2¢ green entire (U311) to Los Angeles, black printed frank WFE-060, Los Angeles 1893 receiving mark is present over indicia; stained on back and is present on front, Fine appearance, two or three examples of the Pomona 16-23 are believed to exist. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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437

U349

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Pomona, Cal., September 25, 1893, purple oval date stamp (type 16-23) on 2¢ Columbian entire to New Orleans, La., Columbian frank (WFE-053) at top, Very Fine, four examples known from this location of which two are presented here. Scott No. U349 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $400.00
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438

U349

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Pomona, Cal., November 20, 1894, purple oval date stamp (type 16-23) on 2¢ Columbian entire to Los Angeles, Columbian frank (WFE-053) at top and purple "Wells, Fargo & Co. Ex., Los Angeles, Cal., Nov 21, 1893" receiving cds on indicia and reverse, Very Fine, with four examples known from this location. Scott No. U349 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $170.00
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439

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Puente, Cal., purple oval handstamp canceling on 1883, 2¢ red entire to San Francisco, black company frank (WFE-060) and "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Sep 9, 1884" oval date stamp on reverse; section of reverse missing and reduced at right, still a Very Fine strike, rare, believed to one of two known from this location, ex-Hertz. Estimate $150 - 200. The Puente office was a small Southern Pacific Railroad station located west of Pomona. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

440

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Redondo Beach, Cal., two strikes of oval handstamp on 2¢ Columbian entire to Los Angeles, Columbian frank (WFE-053) at top and red "Wells, Fargo & Co. Ex., Los Angeles, Cal." cds's for July 9th & 10th on 1893; cover reduced at left, Very Fine, This being the only known example of this handstamp from this location. Estimate $200 - 300. Redondo Beach was located at the end of the southern coastal Pacific Electra Rail Line. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

441

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Redondo Beach, Cal., purple oval express handstamp (Leutzinger 10-16) on 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to Los Angeles La., printed blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian illustrated frank, purple Wells Fargo Aug. 15, 1893 receiving cds, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

442

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Gabriel, Cal., exceptional strike of dark blue oval handstamp canceling 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Sacramento, company frank (WFE-060) at top; barest reduction at right, Extremely Fine, rare and unique and unlisted in Leutzinger, ex-Lichtenstein, Tatham. Estimate $300 - 400. The San Gabriel office was a small Southern Pacific Railroad station located west of El Monte. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

443

U181

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Pedro, Cal., purple oval handstamp canceling on 1874, 6¢ vermilion entire to San Francisco, black company frank at top and reverse with violet "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Dec 17, 1883" oval receiving date stamp; opening tears and nicks at top affecting frank, Fine, only two examples of this hand stamp are known to collectors, the other is applied to legal size envelope. Scott No. U181 Estimate $150 - 200. San Pedro serviced as both the terminus for the railroad and the port city of Los Angeles. (Image1)

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SOLD for $140.00
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444

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co., Santa Ana, Cal., magenta oval handstamp on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Los Angles, black frank (WFE-060) at top, Wells Fargo delivered to a Railroad Post Office with indistinct cds, "Los Angeles Mar 29, 1886" receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

445

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co., Santa Monica, Cal., blue oval handstamp (type 12-03) canceling 1874, 3¢ green entire to Eureka, Cal., company frank (WFE-030) at top; reduced a right, F.-V.F., rare, this is one of two different handstamps from this location, both examples are unlisted in Leutzinger and are believed to be unique. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

446

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Santa Monica, Cal., purple oval handstamp (type 10-18) canceling on 1887, 2¢ green entire to San Diego, Cal., company frank (WFE-060) at top; light tone spot affecting indicia, otherwise Very Fine, rare, this is one of two different handstamps from this location; both examples are unlisted in Leutzinger and are believed to be unique, ex-Hertz. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

447

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co., Wilmington, Aug 15, blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, black frank (WFE-030) at top, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

448

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co., Wilmington, Dec 13, blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, red scroll frank (PAU-001) at top after Pacific Union ceased to exist, docketed December 18, 1869 on reverse as received and opened in error in San Francisco, edge nicks with backflap and portion of back missing, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

449

(Los Angeles) Wells, Fargo & Co., Wilmington, May 24, full bold strike of blue oval date stamp on 1870, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, black company frank at top; minor edge tone spots, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

450

(Madera) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express., Madera, Cal., black on orange label affixed over printed black Wells Fargo paid frank on 3¢ green entire cancelled by manuscript cross-hatch to Wells Fargo & Co's Bank, San Francisco Cal., endorsed "Value 25-" and "Pd 25" at top, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

451

(Madera) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Madera, Cal., violet oval handstamp cancels 2¢ green entire to Stockton Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine and rare town. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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452

(Marin) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Nicasio, Cal., oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed blue Wells Fargo Columbian Issue illustrated frank, purple "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Francisco, Cal, Apr 5" oval arrival datestamp; accompanied by second from same correspondence with "H.F. Taft / Agent Wells, Fargo & Co. / Nicasio, Cal." three-line handstamp cancelling 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed blue Wells Fargo Columbian Issue illustrated frank, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Francisco, Cal, Mar 15" oval arrival datestamp, Very Fine and scarce exhibit pair. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

453

U27

(Marin) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Quentin, choice strike of blue oval date stamp (3-2) on fresh 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Sacramento City, black frank at top; small tear at left, Extremely Fine. Scott No. U27 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $400.00
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454

(Mariposa) Wells Fargo & Co., Bear Valley, rare purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-2) on cover to San Francisco, Cal., similar red Sacramento handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-1) was most likely used to frank the envelope, manuscript "15" in pencil, Very Fine, a scarce usage of these handstamps and the only example of Bear Valley we have seen in purple, ex-Tatham. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
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455

(Mariposa) Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Bear Valley, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-2) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine and choice, quite scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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456

(Mariposa) Wells, Fargo & Co., Mariposa, clear strike of blue oval handstamp as frank on 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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457

(Mariposa) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Mount Orphir, blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., additional strike below, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
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458

(Mariposa) Wells, Fargo & Co., Wawona, Cal., perfect strike of purple oval express handstamp on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Fresno; slight reduction at left, Very Fine and choice, a rare express handstamp with only three examples recorded. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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459

(Mariposa) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Yosemite, Cal., complete sharp strike of purple oval handstamp on 2¢ brown entire to Lenox Mass., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, entered mails with Mo. duplex, reverse with "Lenox, Mass. Aug 29 1887" arrival backstamp, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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460

(Mendocino) Wells, Fargo & Co's, Caspar, Cal., bold strike of oval handstamp cancels 3¢ green entire to Cayucos Ca., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, a Very Fine strike. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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461

(Mendocino) Wells, Fargo & Co., Gualala, Oct 8, dark blue oval datestamp cancels 2¢ red on amber entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, reverse with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Oct 9 1884" arrival oval datestamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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462

(Mendocino) Wells, Fargo & Co., Point Arenas, dark violet oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian entire (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed dark blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian illustrated frank, purple Wells Fargo San Francisco (6.19) oval arrival datestamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
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463

(Mendocino) Wells, Fargo & Co., Ukiah, blue oval datestamp with printed black Wells Fargo "Paid 25 Cts." frank on 3¢ pink (U35) entire to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine and scarce frank. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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464

(Merced) Wells, Fargo & Co., Plainsburg, Cal., Jun 24, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green entire to Stockton Cal., a Very Fine use. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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465

(Merced) Wells, Fargo & Co., Snelling, blue oval handstamp cancels 2¢ brown on amber entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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466

(Mono) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Aurora, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 3¢ pink entire with Wells Fargo Co. printed frank (Haller type E) to Hammersmith, England, red "New York Am. Pkt., 3, Nov 28" exchange credit cds and additional 7-Point Star within Octagon cancel (Skinner NYFM 63-3) cancelling indicia, red "London-E.C./XB/DE 9/63/Paid" arrival cds; some edgewear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. This appears to be pasteback as the cover should have been franked with a total of 29¢. A scarce Wells Fargo Co. transatlantic use. At the time of this letter, Aurora was in Mono County. They would later fix the state line separating Nevada and California, and the town would become part of Esmeralda County, Nevada as a county seat in part of the 1860s. The Nevada postmaster originally started using Esmeralda the town name but this wasn't accepted in the end. Aurora is a ghost town now. (Image1)

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467

(Mono) Wells, Fargo & Co., Bodie, Cal., Jul 2, bold strike of blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green on amber entire to Carson City Nev., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, red "July 3" receipt docketing at left; mild corner crease, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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468

(Mono) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Bodie, Cal., black on orange label, affixed on 3¢ green entire to Carson Nev., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, endorsed "Paid 40¢" at top and docketed "S. Kimber, Sept 14 '78" at right; some label soiling, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE WELLS, FARGO & CO. BODIE, CAL. LABEL USE. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,100.00
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469

(Mono) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Bodie, Cal., Apr 29 1895, light blue oval handstamp cancels 2¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, purple "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, May 1 11AM, San Francisco, Cal." oval arrival datestamp, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS WELLS FARGO & CO. BODIE HANDSTAMP. (Image1)

SOLD for $575.00
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470

(Monterey) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Castroville, Cal., Feb 10, blue three-line fancy postmark (Leutzinger 17-11) cancels 2¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., Very Fine, a scarce marking. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

471

(Monterey) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Monterey, Cal., Jan 1 1893, purple duplex with oval grid cancel on 2¢ green (U312) entire to San Francisco Cal., bold purple "J.A. Girardin, Monterey, Cal." oval corner card handstamp, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal, Jan 2 7AM" oval arrival datestamp, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

472

(Monterey) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Monterey, Cal., Apr 10, 1893, purple cds and duplexed cork cancel (Leutzinger 17-9) on 2¢ green on amber entire to San Francisco, black printed Wells Fargo paid frank, San Francisco (4.11) receiving duplex ties 1¢ blue (219) vertical pair, reverse with additional San Francisco Rec'd (4.11) cds; reduced at left, Very Fine and rare marking. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

473

(Monterey) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Monterey, Cal., bold sharp strike of purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., two strikes of magenta "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Francisco, Cal., Jun 5" and "Jun. 7" oval arrival datestamps, purple "J.A. Girardin" corner card handstamp; purple crayon "2" marking, Extremely Fine and choice with great eye appeal. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

474

(Napa) Wells, Fargo & Co., Monticello, May 14, clear strike of blue oval datestamp on 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. Monticello was a town in Napa County, California. The site of the settlement is now completely covered by Lake Berryessa. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

475

(Napa) Wells, Fargo & Co., Napa, Dec 29, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, bold strike of W. Webster Wagon & Carriage Making shield illustrated corner card handstamp showing wagon, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

476

(Napa) Wells, Fargo & Co., Napa, Jun 20, blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, reverse with Wm. Webster, Napa City illustrated ad showing Hydaulic Wine Press; minor paper loss from hinge removal, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

477

(Napa) Wells, Fargo & Co's, Napa, Cal., blue oval handstamp cancels 2¢ green entire with preprinted address to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, bearing 2¢ bureau issue tied by "San Francisco Cal. Jun 26, 1895" machine cancel, reverse with "San Francisco Jun 26, 1895" arrival backstamp, a fresh and Very Fine to-the-mails use. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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478

(Napa) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Napa City, blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to Bear Valley Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, blue "Wells, Fargo Co. Express, Bear Valley" oval arrival handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

479

(Napa) Wells, Fargo & Co., Oakville, blue oval datestamps on three 3¢ entires (U58 (2), U83) with type E printed franks to San Francisco, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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480

(Napa) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, St. Helena, Cal., purple oval handstamp ties 2¢ green (213), s.e. at right, on light buff cover to St. Helena Cal., printed "From Wells, Fargo & Co's Express." return address at bottom left; small flaws and partial flap, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

481

(Nevada) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Grass Valley, clear strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U4) buff entire with Nesbitt seal on flap to San Francisco Cal., matching blue "Paid" in double-oval handstamp as frank; flap tear and minor edge stain, otherwise Very Fine and rare provisional frank use. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
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482

(Nevada) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From Nevada, black on yellow label (Mosher WFCX-L270) affixed on reverse of legal size cover to San Francisco, endorsed on front "W.F. & Co $1.50" & "$1.50 + $1" tallied with manuscript "Collect $2.50" in pencil & "Not There", Very Fine, a very rare Nevada City express label usage, ex-Hackett. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

483

(Nevada) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From Nevada (City), red and orange express label (Mosher WFCX-L545) with blue town handstamp, affixed to legal size linen cover to San Francisco, with "Collector's Office, U.S. Internal Revenue, Fourth District, California, Official Business" at top left; some cover wear and reduction at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

484

(Nevada) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Rough & Ready, sharp strike of blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, manuscript "69" at lower left is addressee's file marking; reduced at right into indicia, Fine, An exceptionally rare example of the Wells Fargo Rough & Ready oval handstamp. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

485

(Orange) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Anaheim, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 5-2) on 1861 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine, ex-Leutzinger. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

486

(Orange) Wells, Fargo & Co., Midway, Nov 28, clear strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ green on amber entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, The only recorded Well's Fargo Co. use from Midway, ex-Hertz. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

487

(Orange) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Santa Ana, Cal., Mar. 20 1894, blue oval datestamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U439) entire to Los Angeles La., printed blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian illustrated frank, purple "Wells, Fargo & co's Ex., Los Angeles, Cal. Mar 20 1894" arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

488

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express From "Auburn", black on orange illustrated label with trains and manuscript town designation affixed on 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo & Co. frank, Very Fine, ex-Hackett. Estimate $300. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

489

(Placer) Wells Fargo & Co., Clipper Gap, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on fresh 1864 3¢ pink entire to Auburn, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Extremely Fine, one, if not the finest strike of the rare Clipper Gap oval date stamp; ex Chalconer, Leutzinger. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

490

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co., Colfax, two strikes of blue oval date stamp, one tying 1861, 3¢ rose on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, black frank at top, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

491

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Illinoistown., blue oval handstamp (type 6-8) on 1853 folded letter sheet to Secretary of State J.W. Denver in Benicia, endorsed "Free" at top; light file fold through postmark, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A RARE AND UNIQUE EARLY "FREE" FRANK WELLS, FARGO & CO. EXPRESS USAGE FROM ILLINOISTOWN. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,800.00
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492

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Illinoistown, blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to Sacramento Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; flap torn, Very Fine and scarce town. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

493

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From Iowa Hill, black on orange label with handstamp town name in arc and train illustrations, affixed on orange buff cover to San Francisco Cal., endorsed "Paid" and "Value $" at top; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex-Hackett. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

494

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co., Michigan Bluff, Apr 9, bold strike of blue oval datestamp on orange buff cover to the Wells Fargo agent at Folsom Cal., an Extremely Fine gem. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

495

(Placer) Wells Fargo & Co.'s Express, Ophir, blue double oval handstamp on cover from the East Coast with indistinct cds & "Paid" handstamp in arc with manuscript "6" rate, sent to Mormon Island & forwarded with their oval postmark to Auburn, some minor wear, Very Fine, reported to be the earliest recorded Ophir Wells, Fargo & Co. marking. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
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496

(Placer) Wells Fargo & Co's. Express, Ophir, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 1-18) on brown envelope with "Paid 6" in circle handstamp, to San Francisco, Cal., with original enclosure datelined "New Bedford (Mass.) August, 17th, 1852"; cover edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
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497

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Rattlesnake, blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U3) entire to Sacramento Cal., cancelled by "Sacramento Cal. 2 Aug" cds, endorsed "with pkg" at top left; minor edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
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498

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co., Rocklin, May 16, clear strike of blue oval datestamp on 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Chinese docketing at left, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

499

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Tahoe, Cal., purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ green entire to Montclair N.J., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; light soiling, a Very Fine strike. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
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500

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Todd's Valley, blue oval handstamp (3-2) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Auburn, black frank at top, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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