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401

Langton's Pioneer Express/From Unionville, N.T. Black on yellow label (Mosher LOTX-L1), "Unionville" in manuscript affixed on legal size cover to San Francisco with manuscript "Coll. 1/-", Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful Nevada item. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

402

Livingston Fargo & Co./By The American Express. Blue company frank on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Loganport, Ind. with manuscript "Camb City/Mch 3rd" on frank, probably from Cambridge City, Ind., docketed 1857 with unusual "G. & C." handstamp, light cover aging, F.-V.F., a very rare item. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

403

Livingston, Wells & Co. Express Agency/New York, Havre & Paris. Red oval handstamp (which appears to slightly strengthened at top right) on 1849 folded letter from Panama to New York with manuscript "Collect 25 Ct.", cover given to Boyd's City Express with their red oval handstamp applied & pencil manuscript "27 cts" (Collect 25¢ express + 2¢ Boyd's fee), Very Fine and rare, reported to be unique, ex-Wiltsee. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

404

Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy's Express. Black on orange label (Mosher LWPX-L20) affixed on 1844 folded letter to New York with manuscript endorsement "L. W. & P. Express", label with vertical crease, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

405

Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy's Express/Agent L.A. Smith…Batavia. Black on white label (Mosher LWPX-L2) with illustrated train & steamboat affixed on folded letter to New York, label with minor defects & cover fragile along edges, Fine, a scarce early item. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

406

National Express Co./New York, Troy & Montreal. Blue embossed cameo corner card (Mosher NATX-C7) showing steam train on cover addressed to "Henry Esty Esq., Messenger thro Line, Troy" with endorsement "Please deliver at once and oblige Old Frank", flap tear & bit of cover aging at right, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

407

Northwestern Express Co./From St. Paul. Black on orange label (Mosher NWNX-L5) affixed over edge of cover to "San Francisco/per Wells, Fargo & Co. Express" in conjunction with American Express Money Package black on orange label (Mosher AMEX-L350), cover forwarded to Sacramento with numerous express rate markings & endorsements, some label faults, still Very Fine, a wonderful & rare usage. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

408

Northwestern Express Company/From St. Paul. Large black on green label (Mosher NWNX-L10) with Illustrated Train, affixed on reverse of legal size cover to New York used in conjunction with American Express Money Package/From La Crosse, Wis. label (Mosher AMEX-L325) on front of cover with, pencil manuscript "2", cover defective, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

409

U58

Southern Express Co. Orange cashier's label on reverse of 1864 3¢ entire to Memphis, Tenn., small cover tear and slight soiling, F.-V.F. Scott No. U58 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

410

Southern Express Co./From Athens, Ga. Black on white label (Mosher SOX-L205 var.) affixed on reverse of cover to Americus, Ga., label neatly torn upon opening, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

411

Southern Express Company, From Lynchburg. Black on orange label affixed to cover addressed to Fulton, N.Y., franked with U.S. 1861 3¢ rose (clipped corner and small tear) tied by "Old Point Comfort, Nov 30, 1862" cds, F.-V.F., a rare through-the-lines express usage. Scott No. U.S. 65 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

412

Thompson & Co's American Express. Printed envelope with Illustrated Train to Fort Dodge, Iowa from Westfield, N.Y., used in 1857 in conjunction with American Express Co. with two different labels, first of Buffalo (Mosher AMEX-L321) and second from Albany (Mosher AMEX-L90), manuscript notation "Paid thru" & pencil "22/-", envelope carried Land Warrant for 800 acres, unnoticeable flap tear extending onto front & just affecting design, labels some what cut in, Fine, an attractive & rare conjunctive use. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

413

Union Line Express/From Cleveland, O. Black on yellow orange label (Mosher ULNX-L10) on cover to Ravenna, Ohio with manuscript "$20.00" endorsement & five wax seals "On Barber" on reverse, label cut in & cover roughly opened at right, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $105.00
Will close during Public Auction

414

Union Line Express/From Oneida, Ohio. Black on yellow orange label (Mosher ULNX-L12) affixed on cover to Ravenna, manuscript notation "$215" & "15 Paid", some docketing, label & cover with corner nick, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $135.00
Will close during Public Auction

415

United States Express Co./From Bellefontaine, Ohio. Black on green label (Mosher USX-L155) affixed on cover to Yellow Springs, Ohio in conjunction with large American Express Co. Illustrated forwarder's label (Mosher ALFX-L3) of Springfield, O. applied over United States Express label, manuscript endorsement $130.00 & on reverse five wax seals of the United States Express Co., original enclosure included which states, "I have got a little money at last and I send some to you, Ira to settle some claims that stand against me.", most of flap missing, Very Fine, a rare & attractive usage. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

416

United States Express Co./From St. Joseph, Mo. Black on green label (Mosher USX-L175) affixed on printed "Missouri & Western Telegraph Consolidated Lines" cover to LaFayette, Ind. with manuscript "By Express" & "$1.11", minor cover wear along right side, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

417

United States Express Co./From Taylorville, Ills. Black on green label (Mosher USX-L187 var.) affixed on cover with illustrated corner card of the "United States Express Co." (Mosher USX-C6) to "Wells, Fargo & Co's Ex., San Francisco", insignificant opening slit along top, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

418

Wells & Co. Express/Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago. Black on orange label (Mosher WELX-L6) with Illustrated Steamboat, affixed on 1844 folded letter to New York, folded letter dateline Milwaukee, Wisconsin Territory, Oct. 24, '44 with pencil manuscript "Paid 25", letter mentions an enclosed draft in the amount of $85, filefold affecting label, Fine, a rare early item. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

419

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From. Black on blue label (Mosher WFCX-L545 var.) with Illustrated Steamboat & Train, affixed on legal size cover to "Idaho City, I.T.", manuscript "Paid 50¢" at top right, label with minor abrasion mostly in margin, Very Fine, probably used in Idaho. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

420

Wells Fargo & Co./From Argenta (Nev.). Black on orange printed label (WFCX-L542) with illustrated Train & Steamboat, manuscript "Battle Mountain" lightly written on label, affixed on 1864-65 3¢ entire addressed to San Francisco, manuscript "Val. $100" at bottom left, couple minor edge tears & label slightly affixed over edge of entire, F.-V.F., a very rare item. Estimate $300 - 400. In October of 1868 the Central Pacific Railroad arrived in the area. A small siding was built to serve the mines, but the main train station for the region was laid out fourteen miles further east, this station was named Argenta by Charlie Crocker, the superintendent of the Central Pacific Railroad. Here a town was laid out and a hotel was built to serve the traveling public.For a short time Argenta prospered, but as soon as the tracks reached the new railroad town of Elko, closer to the brand new gold rush at White Pine, Argenta faltered and died. No one bid on the lots in the town the railroad had laid out and only two frame buildings were ever built, the hotel and the general store. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

421

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Aurora (Nev.). Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L545) with "Aurora" in manuscript with Illustrated Steamboat & Train, affixed on legal size cover to "Capt. of Police, San Francisco", manuscript "Collect One Dollar" at top right, cover bit reduced at right & with edge wear, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

422

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Benicia. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L545) with Illustrated Steamboat & Train, blue oval Wells, Fargo & Co. handstamp used to indicate the town of origin, affixed on legal size paste-up cover to San Francisco & on reverse two 1861 3¢ entires affixed with two strikes each of "Wells, Fargo & Co./Benicia" handstamp, reduced at right & some faults, Fine, a rare usage. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

423

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Big Oak Flat, Cal. Black on red label (Mosher WFCX-L480) "Big Oak Flat, Cal." handstamped on label, affixed on legal size cover to San Francisco with endorsement "per Wells, Fargo & Co.", "Val. $10.00" & "Paid 25¢" express fee, addressed to "E.A. Wiltsee", some wear & slightly reduced at right, label lightly creased, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

424

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/Candelaria, Nev. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L487) affixed on parcel tag addressed to the Agent of the V. & T. R.R. Co. (Virginia & Truckee), couple pinhole affecting label, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

425

Wells Fargo & Co./Eureka, Nev. Black on orange printed label (Mosher WFCX-L500) on reverse of 3¢ green entire (U163) to San Francisco, reduced at left, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $125.00
Will close during Public Auction

426

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express/From Florence. Black on green label (Mosher WFCX-L545) with "Florence" (Idaho Terr.) in manuscript, label with illustrated train & steamboat affixed on cover with 2¢ Express First Issue Revenue to "Bridges Creek, North Fork of the John Day River", adhesive tied by manuscript "Cash in San Fran" with printed corner card "From Wells, Fargo & Co." at bottom left, Wells, Fargo label with couple minor defects at top, Very Fine, one of truly rare label covers in the Newton Collection. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $3,750.00
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427

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/Forest City. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L500), "Forest City" in manuscript, affixed on legal size 6¢ Lincoln entire to San Francisco with Wells, Fargo & Co. company frank at top, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

428

Wells Fargo & Co./Express/GH & SA Rte. Black on orange printed label (Mosher WFCX-L500) with "GH & SA" in manuscript on reverse of 2¢ entire (U228) with black "Domestic Frank" to El Paso, manuscript notation on front "$5.15" & "Chge Paid", slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F., a very rare item carried on the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Route. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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429

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Greenville, Cal. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L545) with Illustrated Train, affixed on legal size cover to Oroville, Cal. in conjunction with Wells, Fargo & Co. "C.O.D." black on yellow label (folded over edge of cover) (Mosher WFCX-L190) with imprint of "J.G. Hodge & Co., Stationers, S.F." at bottom, cover with 1887 docketing, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

430

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/Hollister. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L500), "Hollister" applied to label oval Wells, Fargo & Co. handstamp, affixed on 3¢ green entire with black Wells, Fargo & Co. company frank to Monitor, Alpine Co., used in 1872 with original enclosure, minor cover nick at top left, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

431

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/Independence, Cal. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L500) affixed on legal size cover to Carson City, Nev. with manuscript "Collect" alongside, docketed at left "Sterling Mine", label slightly defective & minor cover aging along edge, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

432

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Jackson, Cal. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L545) with Illustrated Train, affixed on legal size cover to Santa Cruz, Cal. in conjunction with Wells, Fargo & Co. "C.O.D." black on yellow label (Mosher WFCX-L195), cover with manuscript "C.O.D. $2.50" & printed corner card of the Jackson County Clerk, orange label with nick at bottom right & cover with slight discoloration at bottom right, still Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

433

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/Las Cruces, N.M. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L500) affixed on legal size cover to Salinas, Cal., cover with 1886 docketing & manuscript "Value $5.00", cover roughly opened at right & some toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

434

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Martinez, Cal. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L477) affixed on legal size 1881 cover to Ukiah with black on yellow Wells, Fargo & Co. C.O.D. label (Mosher WFCX-L175) affixed over edge of cover with blue "C.O.D. $" handstamp at right, slightly reduced at left & cover fold through Martinez label, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

435

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Marysville. Large size black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L300) affixed on reverse of legal size cover to San Francisco with manuscript Paid endorsement on front, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

436

Wells Fargo & Co's Express/From Marysville. Black on orange printed label (Mosher WFCX-L545), "Marysville" in manuscript, affixed over edge of 1861 3¢ entire with black Wheeler's Express ribbon frank with blue double circle "Wheeler's" handstamp to San Francisco, cover ragged & trimmed at right, Fine, a rare usage. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

437

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¢ entire to San Francisco with black "Camptonville" oval handstamp, label with some light creasing & preprinting paper folds, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

438

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. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

439

Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express/From Ogden, Utah. Black on blue label (Mosher WFCX-L290) affixed on 1864-65 3¢ entire to Forest City, Cal. from New Albany Ind. with black on orange American Merchants Union Express Money Package label (Mosher AMUX-L50) of same affixed with manuscript "Paid 12/-" express charge, labels with margins to slightly in, Very Fine and rare, a lovely conjunctive usage carried by the Union Pacific & Central Pacific Railroad Companies & then by stagecoach to Forest City. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

440

Wells Fargo & Co./From Placerville. Black on orange printed label (WFCX-L542) with illustrated Train & Steamboat, affixed on 1861 3¢ entire additionally franked with 1861 3¢ tied by Wells, Fargo & Co. Gold Hill, N.T. blue oval handstamp over company frank, addressed to San Francisco, label skinned at top left corner & entire slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction

441

Wells Fargo & Co.Express/from Placerville. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L540) with Illustrated Steamboat & Train, blue oval Wells, Fargo & Co. handstamp used to indicate the town of origin, affixed on paste-up with front showing 1861 3¢ entire on buff with Wells, Fargo & Co. company frank & blue oval handstamp of "Placerville" to San Francisco, reverse 1861 3¢ entire on white with manuscript endorsement "Overweight", Very Fine and rare, a lovely exhibition item. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

442

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/Portland, Or. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L500) affixed on Wells, Fargo & Co. money envelope cover to San Buenaventura in conjunction with Wells, Fargo & Co. "C.O.D." black on yellow label (Mosher unlisted), used in 1878, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

443

Wells, Fargo & Co./San Francisco/From Spanishtown. Black on dull pink (Mosher WFCX-L240), "Spanishtown" in manuscript affixed on arrival in San Francisco on 1864-65 6¢ legal size entire with black company frank with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co./Spanishtown" oval handstamp (Leut. type 11-9), Wells, Fargo & Co. Spanishtown wax seal on reverse, used in 1870, flap missing, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $500 - 750. Spanishtown was the name used at the time by Wells, Fargo & Co. for Half Moon Bay. (Image1)

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

444

Wells Fargo & Co's Express/From San Francisco. Black on pink ornate printed label (Mosher WFCX-L270) with manuscript pencil "Coll. 50¢" tying label on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Vallejo, some gum staining & edge tears, Fine, a very rare early label. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

445

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/San Francisco. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L500) affixed on cover to Napa with manuscript "per Wells, Fargo & Co./Value $5" endorsement, wax seal "For Public Use" on reverse, reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

446

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/San Francisco. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L500) folded over edge on 3¢ green Postal entire with Wells, Fargo & Co. company frank to Salinas City, pencil manuscript "Pd 2/-" express charge next to indicia, cover lightly toned, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

447

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From San Rafael. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L545) affixed on legal size cover to Petaluma & forwarded to San Francisco manuscript express charges alongside of label, minor cover soiling, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

448

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Stockton. Black on yellow label (Mosher WFCX-L270) affixed on legal size cover to San Francisco, some gum staining around & on label, Extremely Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $850.00
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449

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Suisun. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L545), "Suisun" handstamped on label, affixed on legal size cover to Benicia with manuscript Coll 4/- express fee, few cover edge tears & slightly reduced at right, label with corner nick not affecting design, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

450

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Unionville, N.T. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L545), "Unionville" applied to label with perfectly struck blue oval of Wells, Fargo & Co., affixed on legal size cover to San Francisco, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely exhibition piece. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

451

Wells, Fargo & Co's Express/From Virginia. Black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L545) with illustrated train & steamboat, Virginia in manuscript, affixed on legal size cover to San Francisco with manuscript endorsement "1 Deed" & "Paid", Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

452

Wells, Fargo & Co. express cover balance. An interesting lot of 15 Express legal size covers showing various different Western usages, all but one with Express labels with origins of Elgin, Elko, Nev., Santa Barbara (2, one in manuscript), Ogden, Utah, San Francisco, San Jose, Tulare, Virginia, Cal., Virginia, Nev., etc., mixed condition, a valuable lot for the specialist. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,600.00
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453

Wells, Fargo & Co. express label balance. Lot of 21 large size illustrated black on orange labels with design of Train or Steamboat, origins include Yuma (So. P.R.R.) Rte., S.P.R.R. (Santa Cruz) Rte., So. Pacific Rte., North Pacific Rte., Mex. Cen. R'way Rte./El Paso & Chihuahua, Sonora, Cal., Aurora, Or., etc., Very Fine, a scarce group. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,250.00
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454

Wells, Fargo & Co. express money letter cover balance. Lot of 8 Wells, Fargo & Co. printed Money Letter legal size envelopes showing various different Western usages, one with Express labels of Chico, mixed condition, a nice gruop for the specialist. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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455

Express cover balance lot. Group of 25 small size covers (one or two maybe a front or reduced legal size) virtually all with Express label, a variety of Companies represented including Adams Express, American Express, Harnden Express, Hill & Co. Express, Howard Express, International Express, National Express, Procter's Express, United States Express, etc., mixed condition, a great lot worth inspection. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,000.00
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456

Express label cover balance. An attractive group of 45 legal size printed Express cover fronts with a wide range of Express labels, all are from the same correspondence and are addressed to Rockford, Ill., virtually all are from Iowa or Illinois are are carried by the American Express Co., some with conjunctive usages with United States Express Co., a few Merchants Union Express & United States Express Co. are noted, plus 26 off cover Express Labels, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $3,000.00
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457

Express company labels balance lot. A fabulous selection for several hundred unused off cover labels from a wide variety of companies including United States Express Co., American Express Co., Adams Express Co., National Express Co., Merchants Union Express Co., Southern Express Co., United States & Canada Express Co., Wells, Fargo & Co., plus many more smaller Express Companies, many unusual items present, mixed condition, a great lot for further research (no photo). Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

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SOLD for $4,750.00
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458

Express label cover balance. A fascinating lot of 30 legal size covers & 7 fronts all with various Express labels, mostly from Adams Express, American Express, United States Express, plus a few smaller companies such as Lake Superior Express Co., National, Union Line, etc., few with conjunctive usages, mixed condition, worth inspection. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,700.00
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459

Money envelopes. Lot of 37 legal size printed money envelopes from Adams Express, American Express, Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Southern Express, Union Line Express, etc., all without labels, mixed condition, an interesting group for study. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $300.00
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460

US revenues on express covers. Lot of ten legal size cover fronts used in 1863 to Rockford, Ill. (same correspondence) with US Revenues (all but one are 2¢ Express First Issues) used in conjuction with Express Company Labels, some with two & three different labels, Very Fine, a great lot for the specialist. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,700.00
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461

Wells, Fargo & Co. & Western Express cover balance. An interesting lot of 33 Express covers (most all legal size, one or two maybe front only) showing various different Western usages, many with Express labels with origins such as Galt, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Marysville, Napa, Omaha, Neb., Oroville, Pleasanton, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Shasta, Sonora, Wellington, Kan., etc., most all Wells, Fargo & Co. usages, mixed condition, a valuable lot for the specialist. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,000.00
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462

U58

Adam's Express Co., Mobile, Ala., Aug 15, 1865. Circular date stamp on 1864 3¢ entire to Columbus, Ga., manuscript "2/- Paid" express fee in pencil, cover expertly restored at left, otherwise Fine, a scarce postwar express usage. Scott No. U58 Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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SOLD for $350.00
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463

If Regt has left, P.M. will please return to the Am. Xps. Co. Louisville. Sender's notation on cover to Munfordsville, Ky., franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by "Louisville, Ky, Dec 28, 1862" duplex cancel, wax seal on reverse with American Express Company imprint, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $475.00
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464

Baldwin South La. Express. Sharp strike of blue handstamp tying 1861 3¢ rose on 1866 cover to Rochester, N.Y., partial New Orleans postmark at top, with original enclosure, cover spot and slight reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, a choice strike of this rare reconstruction period express. Scott No. 65 Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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SOLD for $450.00
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465

Baldwins South La. Express. Circular date stamp tying 1861 3¢ rose on cover to to Brashear, La., docketeed "May 1st, 1866, L.Y.S." at top, cover edge wear and reduced at left, Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $350.00
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466

Eastern Express Covers. Lot of 16 covers from various Express companies or with Express endorsements, companies include Adams Express (4, two with embossed cameo corner card, one in red & one in blue with matching printed Adams receipt with Revenue Express Stamps affixed), American Express, Earle & Prew's Express, Elkins Express, Harnden's Express, Hill & Co's Express, Union Express, etc., mixed condition worth careful inspection. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $950.00
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467

Harden's Army and Soldier Package Express. Red 1864 freight receipt with running man logo, with 2¢ Express revenue, Very Fine (no photo). Estimate $50 - 75.

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468

Southern Express Co., New Orleans. Light strike of double circle handstamp on 1867 cover franked with 1861 3¢ (small faults) tied by small N.O.O. & G.W.R.R. CO./N.O. (New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western Railroad) double circle postmark with additional strike alongside, manuscript endorsement "Per Opelousas Rail Road" at bottom left, cover reduced at right with some soiling & wear, Fine, a rare postwar express and railroad usage (the railroad marking is unlisted in Remele). Scott No. 65 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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469

Mail Route. Red arched handstamp on 1828 folded letter to Danbury, Conn., letter datelined New Orleans, endorsed "Ship Russell" at bottom left, red New York cds and manuscript "18¾" rate, some toning, F.-V.F (no photo). Estimate $75 - 100.

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470

U10

Steamboat. Blue straight line handstamp with matching "Due 2cts." on 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Curtis Bridge, Va., blue "Baltimore, Md., Apr 27, 1860" cds, light edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. U10 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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471

Way covers. 1850 folded letter from Mobile, Ala. with "Way 11" in circle handstamp and 3¢ Nesbitt entire cancelled "Way" with red New Orleans, La. receiving handstamp, Very Fine (no photo). Estimate $75 - 100.

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472

1890 Burlington Route - Denver to Chicago Eastbound Map.

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473

Boston Stmb. & R.R.R., N.Y., Mar 13. Clear strike of balloon cds on 1858 folded letter sheet to Boston, F.-V.F. Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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474

Long Island, R.R., Jul 22. Circular postmark tying 1863, 2¢ black, vertical pair on cover to Shelter Island, N.Y., cover with corner wear at bottom, F.-V.F. Scott No. 73 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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475

Marseilles C. & R.I. R.R., Jan 18. Fancy boxed date stamp (Towle #702-S-2) tying 1861, 10¢ yellow green (natural s.e. at right) on cover to Farmersville, Canada, red "U.S. Paid 10" in oval handstamp, cover stains and soiling, Fine, still a rare and extremely elusive railroad postmark. Scott No. 68 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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476

Sir John's Run, B & O R.R. Co., Jan 16, 1865. Blue oval date stamp on cover to Fredrick City, Md., franked with 1861 3¢ rose just tied by blue grid cancel, cover reduced at top and missing most of backflap, F.-V.F. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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477

147

Sir John's Run, B. & O. R. R., Jan 9, 1872. Blue oval postmark with matching "3" in circle handstamp tying 1870 3¢ green on cover to Frederick, Md., Postmaster sending notation at right, F.-V.F. Scott No. 147 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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478

Armstrong Neil. (Image1)

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479

Clay, Henry. Secretary of State free frank signature at upper right on folded letter sheet to Frankfort, Ky., red "Wilmington, Ky., Nov 5" cds and matching "Free" straight line handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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480

[Cleveland] Frances F. Cleveland Preston, Free. Presidential widow's frank on 1946 cover, "Princeton, N.J., Dec 13, 1946" machine postmark, Very Fine (no photo). Estimate $40 - 60.

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481

Cody W.F."Buffalo Bill" Apr. 11th 1906. (Image1)

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482

Higby, W. Manuscript free frank on cover to the Superintendent of the Mint in San Francisco, original enclosure datelined "Washington, D.C., March 1st, 1864" with introduction of Mrs Gronard for possible employment, cover docketed "May Gronard, Sacramento" at top, light cover toning at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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483

Scott, Winfield. Cover to Captain Brewerton at West Point with "From Genl Scott" endorsement at top, possibly privately carried, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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484

Sherman William Tecumseh. (Image1)

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485

Two Guns White Calf. (Image1)

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486

1926 APS Fortieth Annual Convention Menu.

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487

Newspaper Postage, Second Quarter, 1851. Printed card with "no. 393" at top and paid amount at bottom in red crayon, Very Fine. Estimate $50 - 75. (Image1)

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488

Post Office Department Inspector's Identification. Card in leather folder with seal of the Post Office Department embossed in gold for 1895, issued to John D. Culver and signed by W.T. Bissell, Postmaster General, wonderful condition for its age, with only slight wear at corners of folder. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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489

1839-59 Ship and Steam covers. 5 covers; includes 1839 Norfolk, Va. to N.Y. with red Baltimore, Md. postmark and "Steam" straight line, 1845 Baltimore "Steam", 1859 "Ship 6" Halifax, N.S. to Boston, 1852 incoming cover from Germany to New Haven, Conn., 1854 missent to Havanna, Cuba; clear strikes overall, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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490

Forwarded stampless covers. Small group of 9 stampless covers which have been forwarded, most with "Missent" or "Forwarded" handstamps, mixed condition, an attractive group, worth inspection. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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491

[Alaska] Hoonah, Alaska, Aug 5, 1913. Clear town barred duplex postmark tying 1¢ Washington on salmon run picture postcard to Seattle, Wa., Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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492

158

[Arizona Territory] Charleston, Arizona, Apr 1, 1881. Bold town postmark with day and year inverted, on cover to Morrisville, Pa., franked with 1873, 3¢ Banknote tied by matching star in circle handstamp, Extremely Fine, one of the finest examples of this very scarce territorial postmark. Scott No. 158 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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493

231

[Arizona Territory] Jerome, Ariz. Ter., May 21, l894. Purple town postmark tying 2¢ Columbian (perf flaws) on cover to San Francisco, Cala., F.-V.F. Scott No. 231 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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494

213

[Arizona Territory] Stockton, Arizona, Nov 16, 1889. Clear strike of purple town postmark on cover to Selignian, Nevada, stamp toning and cover reduction at right, still a Very Fine strike, of this scarce postmark. Scott No. 213 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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495

73, 68a

[Colorado Territory] Black Hawk Point, Col., Apr 24. Two strikes of cds and target duplex tying 1861-67 2¢ black + 10¢ dark green on 1868 cover to Farnham, England, red New York and Liverpool transit cds's, forwarded to Chrislehurst, 2¢ with restored upper right corner, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare territorial and transatlantic combination usage, ex Sampson. Scott No. 73+68a Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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496

231

[Colorado] Busk, Colo., Feb 23, 1893. Circular town postmark on corner card cover to Philadelphia, Pa., franked with 2¢ Columbian canceled by target, minor cover stain at lower right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 231 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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497

158

[Colorado] Colfax, Col., Jan 26. Clear cds on cover to New Haven, Conn., franked with 1873 3¢ banknote tied by circle of wedges cancel, Very Fine. Scott No. 158 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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498

[Colorado Territory] Nevada, Col Ter. Town postmark with manuscript date, tying 1861, 3¢ rose on cover to Mapleton, N.Y., cover tears and fly specking, Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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499

[Colorado Territory] Nevada, C.T., Apr 13. Two strikes of town postmark on cover to Fort Lyon, Col. Terr., one tying 2¢ Blackjack, horizontal pair (1¢ overpayment), Very Fine, ex Sampson. Scott No. 73 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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500

73, 68a

[Colorado Territory] Nevada, C.T., May 10. Partial blue town postmark on 1868 cover to Farnham, England, franked with 1861, 2¢ black + 10¢ dark green, tied by matching target cancels, red London entry and receiving backstamp, central cover tear at top, F.-V.F. Scott No. 73+68a Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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