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LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

601

(Santa Clara) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express. Gilroy, Cal. Nov. 17, 1892, beautiful bold strike of purple oval datestamp cancels 2¢ entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, purple "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Nov 17 11AM" oval arrival datestamp, choice and Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

602

(Santa Clara) Wells, Fargo & Co., San Jose, three entires to San Francisco with different oval handstamps comprising blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Jose" oval on U10 buff entire with printed black frank, black "Wells Fargo & Co. San Jose, Cal. Mar. 14" oval cancels 3¢ green entire with printed paid frank, and pink "W.F. & Co. Ex. San Jose, Cal. Dec 21, 1885" double-oval datestamp on 2¢ brown entire with printed paid frank, a Very Fine group with better strikes. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

603

(Santa Clara) Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, San Jose., blue oval handstamp and scarce printed red Wells Fargo paid frank on 10¢ green (U18) entire to John W. Denver, Washington D.C., entered mails with "New-York May 16" cds, pencil docketing at left, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

604

(Santa Clara) Wells, Fargo & Co., San Jose, Dec 18, sharp strike of oval datestamp on California State Telegraph envelope to St. Louis Mo., reduced at right from opening, some soiling; reverse with paste-up 3¢ red (U10) buff entire cancelled by "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Jose, Dec 18" oval datestamp, printed black Wells Fargo frank, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. A RARE WELLS FARGO AND CALIFORNIA STATE TELEGRAPH ENVELOPE PASTE-UP USE. (Image1)

CLOSED
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605

(Santa Clara) Wells, Fargo & Co., San Jose, Cal., Jun 26, complete strike on 10¢ brown entire with printed black Wells Fargo "Mexican Coast and California Express -- 35 Cts." frank, some soiling; reverse with paste-up addressed to Mazatlan, Mexico and additional strike of San Jose oval; faulty, F.-V.F. and scarce paste-up 10¢ use with Mexican Coast frank. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

606

(Santa Clara) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Wrights, Cal., purple large oval handstamp cancels 2¢ brown entire to Oakland Cal., black printed Wells Fargo paid frank, purple "W.J. Van De Mark, Wrights, Cal" return address handstamp at left; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine. Estimate $200. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

607

(Santa Clara) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Wrights, Cal., "5/1" 1895, sharp strike of purple oval with pencil dating cancels fresh 2¢ green entire to San Jose, Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, indistinct arrival backstamp; trivial tiny edge tear, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

608

(Santa Cruz) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Ben Lomond, Cal., sharp strike of purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian frank, purple "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Jul 28" oval arrival datestamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

609

(Santa Cruz) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Glenwood, Cal., dark blue oval handstamp on 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., entered mails with "San Francisco, Cal. Aug 16 '94" arrival duplex; two flaps missing, F.-V.F., a scarce marking. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

610

(Santa Cruz) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Santa Cruz, partial oval handstamp and matching "Paid" framed handstamp on yellow cover to San Jose Cal., "Please send by Mr Hall Stage Line" manuscript endorsement; reverse affixed with unaddressed paste-up 3¢ red (U10) on buff Nesbitt entire cancelled by matching Wells oval handstamp, printed black Wells Fargo frank, faults, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

611

(Santa Cruz) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Watsonville, Cal., purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to Petaluma Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, magenta "Feb 27 1894" straightline handstamp, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

612

(Shasta) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Red Bluff, Cal., Oct. 14, 1883, perfect bold strike of red oval datestamp cancels 2¢ red entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, blue company oval datestamp on flap, Very Fine and exceptional strike. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

613

(Shasta) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Paid, Redding, Cal. Dec 18, remarkable bold strike cancels 2¢ brown entire to Berkeley Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

614

(Shasta) Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Shasta, oval handstamp and scarce printed red Wells Fargo paid frank on 10¢ green (U17) entire to Thomas Drinkall, Benton Wis.; minor flap tear and edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

615

(Shasta) Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Shasta, blue oval handstamp (type 3-1) on 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire to Pikesville, Md., printed company red frank at top, enter the mails with "New York, Jul 28" cds, partial blue Baltimore, Md. postmark, Very Fine, rare red frank usage originating from Shasta, ex-Metkin. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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616

(Shasta) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From "Shasta", black on yellow illustrated label with trains and manuscript town designation on light buff paste-up cover to Lexington Washington Terr., bold strike of blue "COLLECT 50CTS" oval handstamp, forwarded to Florence W.T., Lewiston and apparently returned to Shasta Cal., reverse with unaddressed 3¢ pink (U34) entire cancelled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Shasta, Jul 20" oval datestamp, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; minor edge flaws and wear, Very Fine and rare use. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

617

(Sierra) Wells, Fargo & Co., Howlands Flat, blue oval datestamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank; slight reduction at right, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

618

(Siskiyou) Wells, Fargo & Co., Oro Fino, Nov 4, oval forwarding datestamp ties 1¢ blue (63) and 3¢ rose (65), top margin pair and single on cover originally from Suncook N.H. to Salmon River Ore. forwarded to Oro Fino and finally to San Francisco, "Suncook N.H. Aug. 30" cds with matching cork cancels on stamps, black "Collect 50cts" oval handstamp; 1¢ corner faulty, Very Fine, ex-Hackett. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A REMARKABLE TRANSCONTINENTAL USE FROM SUNCOOK N.H. TO SALMON RIVER ORE., FORWARDED BY WELLS FARGO & CO. TO SAN FRANCISCO. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

619

(Siskiyou) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express from "Oro Fino", black on orange illustrated label with manuscript town name and showing trains, affixed on yellow buff cover to San Francisco Cal., endorsed "Letters Enclosed: Adv Chgs $2.00, Our Chgs - 1.50" totaled to "Collect $3.50"; slight soiling and wear, F.-V.F. and rare label, ex-Hackett. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

620

(Siskiyou) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From "Yreka, Cal"., black on orange label illustrated with trains and manuscript town designation, affixed on cover with preprinted address to Wells Fargo & Co., Banking Department, San Francisco, manuscript "W/B Free" at top; some extra glue, otherwise Very Fine and scarce label. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

621

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Benicia, small blue oval handstamp ties 3¢ dull rose (26) on cover to Folsom Cal in care of Wells Fargo agent, printed "Young Ladies' Seminary, Benicia" fancy corner card; some edge staining, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

622

(Solano) Wells Fargo & Co., Oct 12, Rio Vista, full strike of blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, black company printed frank at top, Very Fine and choice, very scarce this nice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

623

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Suisun, Cal., blue oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian entire to Petaluma Cal., printed blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian illustrated frank, magenta "Jan 10 1894" straightline handstamp, Very Fine and scarce marking. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

624

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Vaccaville, blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ pink (U58) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, three partial "Collect" framed handstamps, reverse with paste-up 3¢ pink (U58) entire cancelled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Sac Messenger" oval datestamp and two matching "Collect" framed handstamps, F.-V.F. Estimate $300. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

625

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co., Vaca-Station, Jul 3, blue oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, original enclosure; slightly trimmed at right, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Leutzinger. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

626

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, From Vallejo, Cal., black on red label on package tag to Capitola, Cal.; small nick in tag, otherwise Very Fine, a rare label and usage, only three examples recorded of this style label from Vallejo. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

627

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co's, Vallejo Junction, Cal., bold strike of purple oval handstamp on 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; mild toning, F.-V.F., a choice strike. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

628

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co., Bodega, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, slightly trimmed at left, Extremely Fine, a very scarce usage from Bodega. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

629

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Cazadero, Cal., purple oval cancels 2¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine and scarce town. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

630

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Geyserville, Cal., bold strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to Petaluma Cal., printed blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian Issue frank, Extremely Fine and scarce. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

631

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Guerneville, Cal., clear strike of oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-16) cancels 2¢ brown on amber entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid imprint, reverse with purple "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Dec 22 1886" oval arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

632

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co's, Express From Healdsburg, black on orange label with manuscript town designation, affixed on 3¢ red (U26) star die entire to McMinville Ore. cancelled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Healdsburg" oval handstamp, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, pencil "$1" express notation; reduced slightly at left and some edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce, ex-Hackett. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

633

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Los Guilicos, Cal., bold purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ green entire to Oakland Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine and exceptionally rare, ex-Parker. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

634

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co., Petaluma, blue oval handstamp ties 1¢ blue (24) on light buff cover addressed locally to Petaluma Cal.; small edge tear at top, reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F., ex-Knapp. Estimate $750 - 1,000. A RARE LOCAL WELLS FARGO PETALUMA USE BEARING THE 1¢ 1857 ISSUE. (Image1)

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

635

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express from "Petaluma", black on yellow label with blue arc town handstamp, on light yellow cover to San Francisco Cal., ornate "Washington Hotel, Petaluma" fancy printed corner card, endorsed "Purse with $8.25" at top; some edge wear and reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and attractive label use, ex-Hackett. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

636

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From "Petaluma", black on orange illustrated label showing train and steamboat with blue arc town designation handstamp on 3¢ red on buff (U10) entire to Petaluma cancelled by blue "Wells, Fargo Co. Petaluma, Feb 20" oval datestamp, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; cover fold affects label and top edge flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

637

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co., Petaluma, Dec 21, blue oval date stamp on part-paste-up cover to San Francisco, with original 1861 enclosure; cover with partial backflaps, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

638

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Santa Rosa, three covers, each with strike of oval datestamp in different colors of green, red and purple, all addressed to San Francisco, fresh and Very Fine group. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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639

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co., Sebastopol, Sep 25, clear strike of blue oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

640

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Sebastopol, Cal., blue oval handstamp cancels 2¢ green on amber entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, purple "Wells Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Oct 4" oval arrival datestamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

641

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Sonoma, blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red Nesbitt entire to Sonoma, red all-oval shaded Jacob Gundlach Bavaria Brewery ad and printed black Wells Fargo paid frank at left, docketed "Nov. 12. 61" at left, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

642

(Sonoma) Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Sonoma, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-1) on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, edge tears at top, Very Fine, an exceptional strike. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

643

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Windsor, remarkable bold strike cancels 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to San Francisco, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

644

(Sonoma) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Windsor, black oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-2) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank; light fold and small scuff affecting indicia, otherwise Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

645

(Stanislaus) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, E.C. Dozier, Agent, Modesto, Cal., dark purple large oval handstamp on 2¢ green on amber entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, magenta "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Jun 1" oval arrival datestamp; small edge cut and reduced at left, F.-V.F., a scarce marking. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

CLOSED
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646

(Stanislaus) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, E.C. Dozier, Agent, Modesto, Cal., purple large oval handstamp cancels fresh 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., blue "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Apr 11" oval arrival datestamp, large blue crayon"6" marking, Very Fine and scarce agent marking. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

CLOSED
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647

(Stockton) Wells Fargo & Co., Stockn. Messenger, blue oval date stamp on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to Stockton, used as paste-up on illustrated "Union Line of Packets, between San Francisco and Alviso" cover showing ship at docks and merchant wagon, Very Fine, the unique combination express usage of this illustrated packet cover and one of only two known examples. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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648

(Tehama) Wells Fargo & Co., Red Bluffs, Sep 13, blue oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 3¢ Star Die entire to Yreka, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine and choice, an exceptional strike. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

649

(Tehama) Wells, Fargo & Co., Tehama, Cal., purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian illustrated frank, purple "Wells, Fargo & Co Express, San Francisco, Cal. Jul 10" arrival oval datestamp, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

650

(Tuolumne) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Big Oak Flat, clear bold strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to San Francisco, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

651

(Tuolumne) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Chinese Camp, two covers, first with clear strike of oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U9) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, other with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Chinese Camp, May 21" oval datestamp cancels 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

652

(Tuolumne) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Colombia, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-3) on 1853, 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank; slight soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

653

(Tuolumne) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Colombia, blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-3) on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

654

(Tuolumne) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Jamestown, bold strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red Nesbitt entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

655

(Tuolumne) Wells, Fargo & Co's., Express, Sonora, blue double-oval handstamp on blue Oct. 21, 1853 folded cover to San Francisco Cal., inside flap docketed, Very Fine and early use from Sonora. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

656

(Tuolumne) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Sonora, blue oval handstamp on orange buff cover with "Wells, Fargo & Co., Express & Exchange Company" framed corner card to Benecia Cal., docketed "ans", Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

657

(Tuolumne) Wells. Fargo & Co. Express, Sonora., sharp strike of blue oval handstamp on cover to Sacramento Cal.; flap tear, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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658

(Tuolumne) Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Sonora, blue oval handstamp and scarce printed red Wells Fargo paid frank on 10¢ green (U18) entire to Augusta Ga., cancelled by "New-York Sep 3" cds; edge tear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

659

(Tuolumne) Forwarded By Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From Sonora, black on yellow label affixed on 3¢ red (U10) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; some minor edge wear, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Hackett. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

660

(Tuolumne) Wells, Fargo & Co., Sonora, May 11, blue oval datestamp with printed black Wells Fargo "Paid 25 Cts." frank on 3¢ pink (U35) entire to San Francisco Cal., docketed "Bates 46" at left; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and rare frank. Estimate $200 - 300. A very unusual usage as most of these "Paid 25 Cts." Wells, Fargo & Co. franks were used from Nevada on what is beleived to be an Express service. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

661

(Ventura) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Fillmore, Cal., purple oval handstamp on front and reverse of 1887, 2¢ green entire to Loa Angeles, black WFE-060 printed frank at top, violet "Wells, Fargo & Co., Los Angeles, Cal., Apr 30, 1891" oval date stamp, entered the mails with 1890, 2¢ carmine applied by Wells Fargo and canceled by same day duplex postmark, Very Fine, unlisted and believed to be unique, Wells Fargo carried from small railroad station at Fillmore to Los Angeles. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

662

(Ventura) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Piru, Cal., bold purple oval handstamp on front and reverse of 1887, 2¢ green entire to Los Angeles, black WFE-060 printed frank at top, red "Wells, Fargo & Co., Los Angeles, Cal., July 7, 1893" receiving cds, Very Fine and very rare, Wells Fargo carried from small railroad station at Piru to Los Angeles. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

663

(Ventura) Wells, Fargo & Co., San Buenaventura, Cal., May 31, 1882, large bold purple oval date stamp on 1874, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, black WFE-030 printed frank at top; minor edge nick at top, Very Fine and choice, San Buenaventura was the early name that was shorted to Ventura in 1889, ex-Leutzinger. Estimate $300 - 400. THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THIS UNUSUAL SAN BUENAVENTURA EXPRESS MARKING. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

664

(Ventura) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Saticoy, Cal., purple oval handstamp on 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed dark blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian illustrated frank, bearing 2¢ Columbian (231) tied by San Francisco Cal. Jun. 17, 1894 machine cancel, reverse with additional San Francisco Cal. Rec'd (6.17) arrival cds; cover fold wear damages stamp, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

665

(Ventura) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Ventura, Cal., J.J. Mac Guire (?), Agt., Oval agent handstamp (Leutzinger 13-8) canceling on locally addressed 1887, 2¢ green entire, black company frank (WFE-060) at top, Very Fine, agent is not listed in Leutzinger and is believed to be unique. ex-Leutzinger, Tatham. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

666

(Ventura) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Ventura, Cal., Dec. 4, 1893, purple 1893 oval date stamp (type 16-2) on unaddressed 2¢ Columbian entire, with additional Los Angeles, Cal. company cds, blue Columbian WFE-053 frank at top, Very Fine, Los Angeles receiving hand stamp indicates Wells Fargo carried from Ventura to Los Angeles most likely on Wells Fargo business, ex-Hertz. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

667

(Ventura) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Aug. 30, 1894, Ventura, Cal., purple oval date stamp (type 16-2) on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Los Angeles, with additional Los Angeles, Cal. company cds on front and reverse, black WFE-060 printed frank at top; opening tears and nick at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

668

Forwarded by Wells Fargo & Co's California Express, black on yellow label affixed on 1861 3¢ pink entire with black company frank addressed to Lewiston, W.T. (Washington Territory), cancelled with indistinct blue Wells, Fargo & Co. handstamp with bold blue Collect 50cts in oval which was applied in Lewiston, forwarded to Red Bluff, Cal. & large "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express/Portland" illustrated label (black on yellow) affixed on reverse (partially torn away), Very Fine, a stunning & rare usage, Cover illustrated in Coburn's Letters of Gold (page 162). Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

669

Wells Fargo & Co., Mexican Route, blue oval handstamp with matching "Paid" in oval handstamp on cover to San Francisco Cal.; reduced slightly at top and left, flaps missing, F.-V.F. and scarce. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

670

(Yolo) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Cacheville, blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U26) star die entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine, ex-Hackett. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

671

(Yolo) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Knights Landing, Cal., purple oval handstamp cancels 3¢ brown on amber entire to Sacramento Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine and rare marking. Estimate $150 - 200. This town was originally known as Baltimore, became Knights Landing after Dr. William Knight due to the famous ferry he created and established there. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

672

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Cos Express., Marysville, perfect sharp strike of blue oval handstamp on buff cover to San Francisco Cal., a Superb gem. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

673

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express/Marysville, wonderful strike of early blue double oval handstamp (Leut. type 1-10) on two covers; 1853 folded cover to San Francisco & on cover to Norwich, Conn.with matching "Paid" in oval, both used prior to the issuance of franked covers, one with light vertical file fold through marking, Extremely Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

674

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Marysville, blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U9) on buff entire to San Francisco Cal., scarce printed black Wells Fargo woodblock paid frank; bit of side flap missing, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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675

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Marysville, full blue oval handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, early woodblock frank at upper left, Very Fine and attractive, ex Barkhausen, Toaspern. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
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676

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Co., Marysville, Dec 10, blue double-oval postmark cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff entire, folded and sealed with wax for use as wrapper to Sacramento City Cal., printed Langton's Pioneer Express paid frank, Very Fine and unusual conjunctive wrapper use. Estimate $500 - 750. THE ONLY RECORDED WRAPPER USE CARRIED BY LANGTON'S PIONEER EXPRESS CONJUNCTIVE WELLS FARGO CONJUNCTIVE WRAPPER. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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677

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Co., Marysville, Jun 23, blue double oval datestamp ties 3¢ dull red (26), small perf flaws, on cover to San Francisco, blue "Decker Jewett & Payton, Bankers, Marysville" corner card handstamp, 1860 docketing at left, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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678

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From Marysville, black on orange printed label (Mosher WFCX-L542) affixed over Langton's Pioneer Express black frank on 1861 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, with black Langton's "Camptonville" oval handstamp cancelling; label with some light creasing & preprinting paper folds, otherwise Very Fine, a rare express combination, ex-Hackett. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $550.00
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679

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, From Marysville, black on orange label illustrated with trains affixed over edge on 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire, pencil cancelled, to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; minor wear, Very Fine and scarce label, ex-Hackett. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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680

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Marysville, Cal., May 11, 1890, perfect bold strike of red oval datestamp cancels 2¢ brown entire to New Orleans La., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, some stray crayon, still Very Fine with a remarkable strike. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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681

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Princeton, blue oval handstamp (Leutizinger Type 11-9) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, black company frank at top (Haller Type E); cover reduced at left, Very Fine, a scarce town. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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682

(Yuba) Wells, Fargo & Co., Yuba City, oval date stamp on cover addressed and routed to "Saint Louis Ranch, Merced County, via San Francisco & Gilroy"; slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a rare express handstamp from Yuba City, with only a few known; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
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683

W.F. & Co's Express, S.S. Oregon, Messenger, purple oval handstamp on 3¢ green entire to Salem Ore., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, endorsed "Pr Steamer", paste-up on back with printed black paid frank and red "L & E. Wertheimer, Jun 2, 1883, San Francisco ." double-oval handstamp; opened roughly at right, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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684

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat, exceptional bold strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to Genl. Vallejo at Sonora, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; flap tear, Extremely Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. A GEM USE OF THE WELLS FARGO & CO. STEAMBOAT HANDSTAMP, CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN STRIKES. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
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685

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat, blue double-oval handstamp on light buff cover to San Francisco Cal.; some stain spots, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
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686

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat, blue fancy shield handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U9) entire to San Francisco Cal., light strike of blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Nevada" oval at upper left, Very Fine, ex-Knapp. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
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687

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, "missent", blue oval handstamp with manuscript notation on 3¢ pink (U58) entire cancelled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Santa Cruz" oval handstamp to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, Very Fine and choice, An unusual Well Fargo auxiliary marking. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
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688

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) "W. F. & Co." Large Overprint, on 1864 3¢ pink entire used within San Francisco, entire with all-over advertising in light greenish blue of Importer of Cigars and Tobacco, blue "Paid" in oval express handstamp, vertical frank at left; some edge toning and slight soiling, Fine, very rare with only five or six known of the two varieties. Estimate $400 - 600. This large "Wells, Fargo & Co." overprint was used on remainder covers of business who failed and turned in the unused envelopes to Wells, Fargo & Co. for credit of the unused postage. (Image1)

SOLD for $625.00
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689

Wells, Fargo & Co., Paid, Through Our California and Atlantic Express, black printed frank (WFE-042a) located top left side of an unused 1864, 3¢ pink entire (U58) envelope, exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine, only two examples of this frank type have been recorded on the three cent entire, the other is found on a used envelope to San Francisco. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
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690

U58

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Paid., red printed Wells Fargo frank (WFE-031) on unused 1864, 3¢ pink entire, Very Fine, an unused example of a frank type that is found with the surcharge omitted (Boise Mines) below the frank, only two unused examples are known to exist with the missing surcharge. Scott No. U58 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $250.00
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691

U10

Wells, Fargo & Co., Paid, Over our California and Coast Routs (misspelling), black printed woodblock frank (WFE-001) on 1853 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Placerville, early red "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Sacramento" oval handstamp canceling; expert repair to back flap and top left corner, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. U10 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. THE FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE OF THE WELLS, FARGO & CO. "ROUTS" ERROR WOODBLOCK FRANK. This is the very rare type WFE-001 frank which is the key to collecting Wells Fargo franked envelopes. Four examples of this frank are recorded. Many consider the "Routs" spelling to be Wells Fargo's first printing of a franked envelope. This is the finest of the four known examples known to exist; three of the known examples are all addressed to the same person at Placerville, Cal. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,700.00
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692

Wells, Fargo & Co., Paid, Over our California and Coast Routs (misspelling), black printed woodblock frank (WFE-001) on 1853 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Nevada, Cal., light early red "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Sacramento" oval handstamp canceling; expertly restored replacing top and one side flap, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. This is the very rare type WFE-001 frank which is the key to collecting Wells Fargo franked envelopes. Four examples of this frank are recorded. Many consider the "Routs" spelling to be Wells Fargo's first printing of a franked envelope. Three of the known examples are address to Placerville, Cal this being the only known example addressed to Nevada City. This is also the only example that is docketed; the docketing of October, 1855 falls well within the expected time frame of usage for this rare frank. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,050.00
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693

(Railroad) Geo. W. Brown-B, Stock & Merced S. & M. Rte., violet two-line handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco Cal., blue 1892 Wells Fargo Columbian Issue illustrated frank showing train, purple "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Oct 26" oval datestamp, Very Fine and scarce agent route handstamp. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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694

(Railroad) Wells, Fargo & Co., North Coast Route Messenger, four different oval handstamps on four Wells Fargo & Co. imprint entires, scarce and Very Fine group. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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SOLD for $375.00
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695

(Railroad) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Jose (Cal) Depot., bold strike of purple oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to San Francisco, blue Wells Fargo Columbian illustrated frank showing train, light strike of purple San Francisco (9.4) oval arrival datestamp, fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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696

(Railroad) Wells, Fargo & Co., South Coast Rte., blue oval handstamp on both sides of 1864, 3¢ pink paste-up entire to Oakland, early printed corner card of New San Diego at left and black frank at top, blue crayon "Coll." notation, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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697

(Railroad) Wells, Fargo & Co., South Coast Rte., two different oval handstamps on three Wells Fargo & Co. imprint entires, clear strikes, F.-V.F. group. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $200.00
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698

(Railroad) Wells, Fargo & Co., South Coast Route, blue oval date stamp on 1870, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, with very rare overall grayish green "Anaheim Lighter Co., Anaheim Landing" shaded ad, black company frank (WFE-030a) at left, Very Fine, ex-B. Pearce. Estimate $750 - 1,000. The Anaheim Lighter Company was founded to move goods from Anaheim Landing in Anaheim Bay to ships anchored offshore. Its primary purpose was to expedite the shipment of grapes. The water of the landing was very shallow and cargo was moved to ships offshore by lighter. Anaheim Landing was located at the southern end of present day town of Seal Beach. It was Orange County's first Sea Port. Anaheim Landing became part of Orange County in 1889. (Image1)

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699

(Railroad) Wells, Fargo & Co., W.P. R.R. Route (Western Pacific Railroad), fine strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ green on amber entire to San Francisco Cal., 1870 docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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700

(Railroad Strike - Pre-Strike) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Claremont, Cal., dark purple datestamp (Leutzinger 10-16) on 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire to Boston Mass., reverse with purple two-line "W. Mockler / Chgo. & Kan. City. Rte." agent handstamp, two stikes of magenta "Chicago / May 1 - 1894 / Money Dep't." three-line postmark; light stain, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and scarce use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
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