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Lot Description

401

Vera's Express. Printed frank (Haller FV1) on 3¢ Red Nesbitt entire (U10), paste-up conjunctive usage with faint strikes of blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Oroville" oval handstamps, adhesive residue and minor thinning from paste-up on back, tiny nick at bottom leftEXTREMELY FINE. ONLY FIVE EXAMPLES OF THE VERA'S EXPRESS FRANK ARE RECORDED. THE CONDITION OF THIS EXAMPLE PLACES IT AMONG THE TWO FINEST.Vera's Express ran between Oroville and Marysville, connecting with Wells, Fargo & Company. Only five examples of its distinctive frank are known, of which this is on of the finest. Two of the five have additional Wells, Fargo & Co. franks. One cover has a manuscript "July 1860" date, and another has a "Wells, Fargo & Co. Marysville Apr. 23" datestamp, with 1999 P.S.E. certificate. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

402

Wells & Co.'s Moore's Flat and Eureka Express. Printed frank in ornamental frame (Haller FW7) on 3¢ Pink entire (U58) addressed in blue to Vallejo Cal., conjunctive use with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Nevada Aug. 2" oval datestamp, Very Fine, this express between Moore's Flat and Eureka (connecting with Wells, Fargo & Co.) started in 1864, its ornately framed frank remained the same thru name changes from L. H. Wells to Wells & Co. to Wells & Herring (1871), illustrated in Letters of Gold. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction

403

Wells & Herring's Moore's Flat and Eureka Express. Printed frank in ornamental frame (Haller FW9, Ty. 1) on 3¢ Green entire (U83) to Sacramento, conjunctive use with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Nevada Jun. 23" oval datestamp, small tear at upper right, otherwise Very Fine, unusually choice example of this rare frank, this is the 1871 "Wells & Herring" version of the ornamental frank used since 1864, ex-Dale-Lichtenstein. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

404

Wells Fargo & Co. Haller Ty. WF-B frank on 3¢ Red Nesbitt entire (U10) to Big Bar Cal., blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express San Francisco" oval handstamp, neatly docketed, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

405

Wells Fargo & Co. Haller Ty. WF-B frank on 3¢ Red Nesbitt entire (U9) to Sacramento, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express San Francisco" oval handstamp, docketed with "Austin Oct. 18/55" origin date, couple sealed tears barely into frank, small repair at top right, otherwise Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

406

Per Wells Fargo & Co's Express. Very scarce printed straight line frank on 1853-55 3¢ entire to San Francisco with printed corner card of "J. Dillon & Co. Stage Proprietors, Stockton, Cal.", some wear & defect affecting indicia, Fine and rare. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

407

U16

Envelope, 1855, 10¢ green on buff, die 1. On 1855, 10¢ green on buff entire, fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. U16 Estimate $200 - 250. (Image1)

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SOLD for $140.00
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408

Wells Fargo & Co./Bear Valley. Old German style handstamp on 1861 3¢ entire with black company frank addressed to San Francisco, flap torn, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

409

Wells Fargo & Co./Boise Mines--Paid 50 Cts. Red surcharge frank (Haller WF-O6) on unaddressed 3¢ Pink entire (U35), two strikes of blue "Wells, Fargo & Cos. Express S.Frco. 7 Oct." double-circle datestamp, pressed crease at left, still Very Fine, extremely scarce and unusually choice example of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s surcharge frank for service to and from hazardous and remote regions of Idaho Territory. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

410

Wells Fargo & Co./Candelaria, Nev. Purple oval handstamp on 3¢ green entire with black company frank to San Francisco, flap & top right corner repaired, light central toning, Fine, a rare Nevada Wells, Fargo & Co. town marking. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

411

Wells Fargo & Co./Chinese Camp. Old German style handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ entire with black company frank addressed to San Francisco, F.-V.F (no photo). Estimate $75 - 100.

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

412

Wells Fargo & Co./Cloverdale. Blue oval handstamp on 1860-61 3¢ Star Die entire with black company frank addressed to San Francisco, some minor aging, F.-V.F (no photo). Estimate $100 - 150.

SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction

413

Wells Fargo & Co's Express/Columbia. Gem strike of purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger Type 10-11) on 1984-86 2¢ brown Plimpton entire with company frank (Haller Type J) to San Francisco, very light toning on face, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

414

Wells Fargo & Co./Corinne (Utah Territory). Blue oval handstamp on 1870-71 3¢ entire with black company frank addressed to Deer Lodge, Mont., reduced at sides, Fine, a very rare usage from Utah & reported to be the only example from this town. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

415

Wells Fargo & Co./Coulterville. Clear oval handstamp (Leutzinger Type 11-9) on 1864-65 3¢ Nesbitt entire with company frank (Haller Type E) to San Francisco, Very Fine, a scarce town. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

416

Wells Fargo & Co./Hamilton, Nev. Blue oval handstamp on 1864-65 3¢ entire with black company frank to San Francisco, flap torn, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

417

Wells Fargo & Co./Healdsburg. Blue oval handstamp on 1864-65 3¢ entire with black company frank addressed to Vallejo, flap missing, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

418

Wells Fargo & Co./Healdsburg. Clear blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger Type 11-9) on 1870 3¢ Reay entire with company frank (Haller Type E) to San Francisco, Very Fine, a scarcer town. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

419

Wells Fargo & Co./Howlands Flat. Blue oval handstamp on 1870-71 3¢ entire with black company frank addressed to Red Bluff, bit of cover toning at top, F.-V.F. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $40.00
Will close during Public Auction

420

Wells Fargo & Co./Marysville. Blue oval handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ entire to San Francisco with printed woodblock Company frank "Over our California and Coast Routes", some minor aging, still Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

421

Wells Fargo & Co./Mayfield, Cal. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger Type 10-17) on franked (Haller type J) 2¢ 1887-94 entire to San Diego, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

422

Wells Fargo & Co./Mexican Coast and California Express.-25 Cts. Printed surcharge frank (Haller WF-M) on 3¢ Pink entire (U59) to New York City street address, bold blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Brown's Valley Nov. 7" oval datestamp, entered mails with "New York City P.O. Dec. 7" circular datestamp and rosette cancel, Extremely Fine, an outstanding Wells, Fargo & Co. usage from Mexico to New York City where it entered the post office for local delivery, Brown's Valley was located in California. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

423

Wells Fargo & Co./Mexican Coast and California Express.-25 Cts. Printed surcharge frank (Haller WF-M) on 3¢ Pink entire (U35), unaddressed, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express Guaymas Mexo." oval handstamp, Very Fine, extremely scarce early Wells, Fargo & Co. Mexico usage. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

424

Wells Fargo & Co./Mexican Coast and California Express.-25 Cts. obliterated Surcharge Frank Haller WF-Ma on 3¢ Pink entire (U58) to San Francisco, "Wells, Fargo & Co. San Jose May 10" oval datestamp, Extremely Fine, some of the Mexican Coast and California Express surcharged franks were overprinted to obliterate the special charge for domestic use, examples are extremely rare, ex-Mason, with 2000 P.S.E. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

425

Wells Fargo & Co./Mexican Coast and California Express.--35 Cts. Printed surcharge frank (Haller WF-M1) on 3¢ Green entire (U163), unaddressed paste-up usage, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. La Paz Mexico" oval datestamp, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

426

Wells Fargo & Co./Mexican Coast and California Express.--35 Cts. Printed surcharge frank (Haller WF-M1) on 10¢ Brown entire (U92), unaddressed (to Mexico), blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Mexican Route" and "Wells, Fargo & Co. Guaymas" oval handstamps, light diagonal bend, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

427

Wells Fargo & Co./Paid Over Our Mexican Coast and California Express -- 35 CTS. Company frank (Haller WF-M1) used in a paste-up, cancelled with a "Wells Fargo & Co., La Paz" handstamp (Leutzinger 12-3), Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

428

U71

Envelope, 1865, 24¢ blue on buff. Black express frank at top of unused 1865, 24¢ blue on buff entire, backflap sealed, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. U71 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

429

Wells Fargo & Co. Mexico covers. 4 covers; 3 Mexican Coast and California Express - 35 Cts entires, including #U40 mint, #U41 and #U159 part paste-ups with Mexican Route oval handstamp, Mexico 20c entire with green frank part paste-up, two cover pieces and a Hidalgo Express usage, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

430

Wells Fargo & Co./Mineral Hill (Nev.). Blue oval handstamp on 1870-71 3¢ entire with black company frank addressed to Virginia with what appears to be a Cent. Pac. R.R. postmark, original enclosure included, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

431

Wells Fargo & Co./Mountain City (Nevada). Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger Type 11-9) on franked (Haller Type E) 3¢ 1870 Reay entire to San Francisco, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Leutzinger. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

432

U39

Wells Fargo & Co./Murphy's Camp. Blue oval handstamp on 1861 6¢ legal size entire to San Francisco with Company frank, manuscript notation "75¢ Collect from Silver Mountain" at left, small tear at top & slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a very rare use of this entire, ex-Hackett. Scott No. U39 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $250.00
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433

Wells Fargo & Co., Napa. Blue oval date stamp on cover addressed to Sacramento, light cover soiling and tears at bottom, Fine, an unusual unfranked usage which was a violation of postal regulations. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction

434

Wells Fargo & Co./Napa. Blue oval handstamp on 1860-61 3¢ Star Die entire with black company frank addressed to San Francisco, flap torn, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction

435

Wells Fargo & Co./Nogales, Ariz. Magenta oval handstamp on United States 2¢ green entire with green Wells, Fargo & Co. 10c Mexican frank at top left, addressed to Mexico City, marking include Wells, Fargo & Co. Messenger oval in purple, oval of El Paso, Texas in magenta & Wells, Fargo & Co. Mexico arrival backstamp, Very Fine, a fascinating & rare Wells, Fargo & Co. cover originating from Nogales & sent through El Paso to Mexico City, ex-Kramer. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

436

Wells Fargo & Co./Oneota, Nev. Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger Type 10-25), unlisted town in Leutzinger but this is the listing cover in Gamet's book on Nevada Expresses on franked (Haller Type E) large size 6¢ 1874 Plimpton, entire is docketed 1882, Very Fine and choice, two recorded, very rare. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

437

Wells Fargo & Co./Pine Grove, Nev. Blue oval handstamp on 1864-65 3¢ entire with company frank to Connecticut with New York transit postmark, some minor wear, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

438

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) Placerville (El Dorado). Blue Wells, Fargo & Co. straight line handstamp (Leut. type 14-1) on 1853-55 3¢ entire with black company frank to Colma, flap torn, which extends slightly on to front at top, F.-V.F. and rare. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction

439

Wells Fargo & Co. ($2) Pony Express red frank label. On wove paper, left margin block of 4, Very Fine (no photo). Estimate $30 - 50.

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

440

143L1, U32

Wells Fargo & Co., 1861, $2 red. Clear neat strike of blue illustrated Running Pony oval date stamp on 1861, 10¢ Star Die entire to New York City, tying 1861, $2 red Pony Express adhesive (large margin to in at left); cover rebacked with left part of front restored and $2 stamp with left margin added and portion of design drawn in, F.-V.F. appearance, still a very presentable example of a third period eastbound transcontinental Pony Express usage. Scott No. 143L1+U32 $15,000 for complete cover. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,700.00
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441

Pony Express, San Francisco. Reprint impression made from original handstamp, made around the turn of the century, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

442

U10

Wells Fargo & Co./Red Dog, Cal. Blue oval company handstamp on a 1853-55 3¢ entire to Yreka, Cal. with black company frank at top, F.-V.F. Scott No. U10 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $140.00
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443

U67

Wells Fargo & Co./Rio Vista. Blue oval handstamp on 1864-65 9¢ legal size entire to Suisun with Company frank, reduced at left, Very Fine, a very rare use of this entire. Scott No. U67 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $260.00
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444

Wells Fargo & Co./Sacramento. Black frank on a 3¢ pink entire, addressed to San Francisco and redirected within San Francisco, with additional blue oval Wells Fargo/San Francisco handstamp & Dead Letter Office handstamp on reverse, Very Fine, a most unusual Wells, Fargo & Co. cover. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

445

Wells Fargo & Co./St. Helena. Blue oval handstamp on 3¢ green entire with black company frank addressed to San Francisco, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

446

Wells Fargo & Co./San Buenaventura. Blue oval handstamp on 1870-71 3¢ green entire with black company frank addressed to Oroville, small nick at top, F.-V.F (no photo). Estimate $100 - 150.

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

447

143L8

Wells Fargo & Co./San Francisco. Blue double circle handstamp ties 1862-64 25¢ blue Pony Express adhesive on 1861 3¢ entire (U35) with company frank to Savage Mining Co./Virginia City, right side of entire expertly restored, adhesive is bright & fresh with large margins to just shaving frameline at bottom, Very Fine& most attractive. Scott No. 143L8 $4,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $2,600.00
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448

Wells Fargo & Co./San Francisco. Two strikes of blue oval datestamp on tying 1867 10¢ yellow green, F. Grill (superb single with enormous margins) on 3¢ Pink entire (U58) with Wells, Fargo & Co. frank and grocer's overall lithographed advertising design to Victoria, Vancouver Island, neat arithmetic notation, faint stain at right, Very Fine and choice, a rare use of the 10¢ to pay required U.S. postage on an express cover carried outside the mails to Vancouver Island, ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, with 2004 P.F. certificate which calls the adhesive a #68, however in our opinion this is the 1867 F.Grill. Scott No. 96 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $800.00
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449

U349

Wells Fargo & Co./San Francisco. Violet oval date stamp on fron and reverse of 1893, 2¢ Columbian franked entire to San Francisco, with Los Angeles Chinese Interpreter corner card handstamp at left, Very Fine. Scott No. U349 Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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SOLD for $280.00
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450

Wells Fargo & Cos. Express S.Frco. Blue double-circle datestamp on 1861 10¢ green entire (U40a) to New York City with red Company frank, Very Fine and attractive, from the "Canfield" correspondence, from which the famous transcontinental Pony Express covers are found. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

451

Wells Fargo & Cos. Express S.Frco. Blue double-circle datestamp on 1861 10¢ green entire (U41a) to New York City with red Company frank, Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
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452

Wells Fargo & Co./Spokane Falls, W.T. Violet oval handstamp on 3¢ entire with black company frank addressed to Portland, reduced at left, Very Fine, a scarce marking. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

453

U68

Wells Fargo & Co., Stockton. Blue oval date stamp on 1864-64, 12¢ brown on buff entire on printed Stockton addressed return cover; cover edge wear and fly specking, Fine, a very scarce used entire, Scott cat $1,200. Scott No. U68 Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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SOLD for $120.00
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454

Wells Fargo & Co./Tombstone, A.T. Violet oval handstamp on 3¢ entire with black company frank addressed to Tucson, irregularly reduced at right & small piece replaced at bottom left, Very Fine strike. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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455

73, 76

Wells Fargo & Co./Victoria. Blue oval datestamps tying 1861-66 2¢ black + 5¢ brown on 3¢ Pink entire (U59) with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank to San Francisco, stamps affixed partly over blue oval "Post Office Victoria V.I." Coat of Arms handstamp, trivial edgewear, vertical file fold, traces of previous owner's handstamp at top, Very Fine, A BEAUTIFUL AND RARE WELLS FARGO & CO. EXPRESS COVER FROM VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, TO SAN FRANCISCO.This is one of the finest of the few known covers carried by Wells, Fargo & Co. from Victoria to San Francisco. Even the formidable Dale-Lichtenstein and Robertson sales in 2004 failed to produce more than one other similarly-franked cover of comparable quality.Ex Wellburn and Burrows. With 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 73+76 Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $10,000.00
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456

69, 87

Wells Fargo & Co./Victoria Dec. 5. Blue oval datestamp on 10¢ Green entire (U41) with printed Company frank with Leaf cancel to London, England (unaddressed paste-up usage), additionally franked with 1861 12¢ Black 1867 2¢ Black, E Grill tied by Leaf cancels with clear strike of blue "35" oval grid indicating prepayment of internal postage at Victoria, Vancouver Island, red London receiving datestamp (Jan. 9, 1869)VERY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE WELLS, FARGO & COMPANY EXPRESS USAGE FROM VANCOUVER ISLAND TO ENGLAND, SHOWING PROVISIONAL USE OF THE "35" CANCELLING DEVICE TO INDICATE PREPAID POSTAGE.Wells, Fargo & Co. prepared franked entires with Vancouver Island/British Columbia postage by applying adhesive stamps or, presumably when stamps were not available, by having the post office apply its Coat of Arms oval or "35" oval grid. This rare example of the "35" provisional handstamp was prepaid with 24c U.S. postage for the double 12c rate to England. By the time the cover was received in London, the rate had already been reduced from 12¢ to 6¢ (effective Jan. 1, 1869).ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 69+87 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. (Image1)

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SOLD for $6,750.00
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457

Wells Fargo & Co./Victoria Jun 25. Blue oval datestamp on 10¢ Green entire (U40) with printed Company frank with Leaf cancel to London, England, additionally franked with United States 2¢ Black, E. Grill (87) just tied by Leaf cancel in combination with Vancouver Island 1865 5c Rose (5), manuscript. "#" cancel and tied by neat strike of "35" blue oval grid of Victoria, markings include red New York and London transits, 1868 usage, small mended tear at top right cornerVERY FINE AND CHOICE, A RARE USAGE OF THE 1868 2-CENT GRILLED BLACK JACK ON A WELLS, FARGO & CO. EXPRESS ENTIRE FROM VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, TO LONDON, ENGLAND.The rate to England was reduced from 24¢ to 12¢, effective January 1, 1868. This is a correct mixed franking for the 5c internal Vancouver Island postage and the 12¢ rate from the U.S. to England. Illustrated in color in Robson Lowe's The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps, Vol. VEx Haas and McCracken. With 2004 P.F. certificate. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $6,500.00
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458

Wells Fargo & Co./Victoria Jun 7. Blue oval datestamp on 10¢ Green entire (U41) with printed Company frank to London, England, additionally franked with 2¢ Black + 12¢ black, F. Grills (90+93) tied by quartered cork cancels with blue "Post Office Victoria V.I." Coat of Arms oval handstamp, markings include red New York (Jun. 22) and London (Jul. 3, 1869) transits, London receiving backstamp, sender's "7/6/69" origin date (Jun. 7) and "recd 5/7/69" receipt docketing (Jul. 5), opened at top causing cut thru edge of 10¢ embossed stamp. top left corner repaired (small part of oval drawn in)A FINE-APPEARING AND COLORFUL MIXED-FRANKING WELLS, FARGO & COMPANY EXPRESS COVER FROM VANCOUVER ISLAND TO ENGLAND WITH AN UNUSUAL COMBINATION OF UNITED STATES GRILLED ISSUES FOR THE DOUBLE 12-CENT RATE.The treaty rate from the U.S. to England was reduced to 12¢, effective January 1, 1868, and again reduced to 6¢, effective January 1, 1870. This June 1869 usage is a double 12¢ U.S. rate with the Victoria Coat of Arms oval handstamp representing 5c prepaid internal postage.Ex Dale-Lichtenstein. With 2004 P.F. certificate. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,600.00
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459

Wells Fargo & Co./Victoria, Jan. 9. Blue oval datestamp and Wells, Fargo & Co. frank on 10¢ Green entire (U41) to San Francisco, used with British Columbia 1865 5c Rose (5), wing margin at left, tied by blue "Paid" in oval, small opening nick at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, a beautiful and clean mixed-franking express usage from Victoria, ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,200.00
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460

143L8, U35

Wells Fargo & Co., 1862-64, 25¢ blue. Oval date stamp tying Wells Fargo & Co., 1862-64, 25¢ blue (margins to just into frameline at top right) on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black company frank with slight diagonal shift; cover with professional restoration at right including portion of indicia and cancel, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 143L8+U35 $4,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $950.00
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461

U94

Wells Fargo & Co./Virginia, Nev. Blue oval handstamp on 1870-71 12¢ legal size entire with printed address to San Francisco with Company frank, the entire is complete with intact wax seal on reverse of the Agency Cal. Bank, Virginai City, Very Fine, a very rare use of this entire. Scott No. U94 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $325.00
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462

Wells Fargo & Co./Visalia. Blue oval handstamp on 1870-71 3¢ green entire with black company frank addessed to San Francisco, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $50.00
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463

Wells Fargo/Watsonville. Oval handstamp (Leutzinger Type 3-10) with company frank (Haller Type E) on 1861 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $50.00
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464

Wells Fargo & Co./Woodland. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger Type 11-9) on 1864-65 3¢ Nesbitt entire with company frank (Haller Type E) to San Francisco, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
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465

Wells Fargo & Co./Wrights, Cal. Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger Type 10-14) on franked (Haller type J) 2¢ brown 1884 entire to Oakland, Cal., Very Fine and choice, a rare marking. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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466

Wells Fargo & Co. Balance Lot. A wonderful lot of 40 entires with a wide variety of Company franks & markings including Nevada, Austin, N.T., Hamilton, Nev., Chico, Gilroy, Columbia, Cresent City, Virginia, Nev., Port Costa, etc., plus numerous different Messenger handstamps's, generally Very Fine, worth inspection. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,150.00
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467

Wells Fargo & Co. Balance Lot. Small group of eight postal entires with various Wells, Fargo & Co. franks & markings including 10¢ Nesbitt with red frank (paste up) with Wells, Fargo & Co. San Francisco handstamp's, 12¢ (U93, reduced) with Wells, Fargo & Co. San Francisco handstamp, 6¢ entire (U86) with Wells, Fargo & Co. company frank & oval San Francisco handstamp, two 3¢ Star Die entire with Wells, Fargo & Co. company frank & handstamp's, 3¢ Nesbitt with Wells, Fargo & Co. woodblock frank, 3¢ Nesbitt entire with Wells, Fargo & Co. Iowa Hill oval handstamp on Tandler correspondence with fake Rhodes & Co. handstamp, etc., F.-V.F., worth inspection. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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468

Wells Fargo & Co. Balance. Small group of 4 cover from California, Santa Cruz and 3 different San Jose, condition is much better than normal, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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469

L.H. Wells' Moore's Flat & Eureka Express. Printed frank in ornamental frame (Haller FW6) on 1864-65 3¢ pink entire (U58) addressed to Sacramento, Cal. with blue Graniteville, Cal. cds at left, conjunctive use with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Nevada" oval datestamp, indicia slightly oxidized, slightly reduced at right & flap tear on reverse, Very Fine, this express between Moore's Flat and Eureka (connecting with Wells, Fargo & Co.) started in 1864, its ornately framed frank remained the same thru name changes from L. H. Wells to Wells & Co. to Wells & Herring (1871), illustrated in Letters of Gold, ex-Haas, Edwards. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
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470

Wheeler, Rutherford & Co.'s Express. Printed frank in banner (Haller FW11) on 1864-65 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, conjunctive use with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Marysville Feb. 28" oval datestamp, flap tear which just extends to front affecting the frank, still Very Fine, this partnership was created when Wheeler took in Rutherford as partner, this rare frank was used until Wheeler left in 1865 and Rutherford carried on (removing Wheeler's name from the woodcut frank). Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

SOLD for $850.00
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471

Whiting & Co.'s Feather River Express. Printed frank (Haller FW12, Ty. 2) on 10¢ Green Nesbitt entire (U15) to Lee Mass., carried by Whiting & Co. to the post office, "Meadow Valley Cala. Jan. 23" circular datestamp (ca. 1858-60), fresh and Very Fine, franks from this long-running express (1857-68) are abundant, but early usages to the mails for the East Coast are very scarce and few are of this choice quality. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $650.00
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472

Whiting & Co.'s Feather River Express. Printed frank (Haller FW12, Ty. 2) on 3¢ Red Star Die entire (U28) to Quincy Cal., no markings, backflap replaced, Fine appearance, extremely rare example of Whiting & Co.'s frank on Star Die entire. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $260.00
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473

Whiting & Co.'s Feather River Express. Printed frank in banner (Haller FW12, Ty. 3) on 3¢ Pink entire (U59) to Morristown Cal., conjunctive use with blue "Wheeler's Express La Porte" double-circle handstamp (modified from earlier version by removing Holland's name), Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $280.00
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474

Whiting & Co.'s Feather River Express. Printed frank in banner (Haller FW12, Ty. 3) on 1864-65 3¢ Pink entire (U59) to San Francisco, conjunctive use with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Marysville Aug. 3" oval datestamp, insignificant corner repair at bottom right, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
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475

Whitney & Co. Lot of three postal entires, 1st is Whitney printed corner card listing addresses in four towns with black Wells, Fargo & Co. Company frank on 1864-65 3¢ pink entire to Virginia City, cancelled with Wells, Fargo & Co. blue oval handstamp of "Crystal Lake", filing hole, illustrated in Nathan, 2nd & 3rd are 3¢ green entires with Whitney ribbon franks, one indistinct blue Wells, Fargo & Co. oval handstamp, other with San Francisco postmark, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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476

Paid/Whitney & Co's/Express. Black ribbon frank on 1874-86 3¢ Plimpton entire to San Francisco, Cal., cancelled by Oakland, Cal. cds, Extremely Fine, though Whitney had a handstamp this was the normal practice for the express, pick up somewhere in Alameda or Contra Costa counties and dropped in the Oakland PO for delivery to San Francisco, they purchased the Bamber Express business in 1875. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
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477

Whitney & Co. Forwarding Merchants (& Etc.). Printed corner card listing addresses in four towns with black Wells, Fargo & Co. Company frank on 1864-65 3¢ pink entire to Carson City, cancelled with Wells, Fargo & Co. blue oval handstamp of "Sac. Messenger", original matching printed letterhead included, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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478

Wood & Co.'s Express. Black printed ornate frank on 1864-65 3¢ pink entire to Forbestown, the frank has been crossed out by pen & used postally with an Oroville, Cal. cds & grid in blue, entire was then forwarded to Marysville with Forbestown, Cal. cds, reduced at left with large tear affecting frank, Fine and scarce, a rare frank, illustrated in Nathan. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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479

A.J. Wood's Oroville, Susanville & Taylorville Express. Printed frank on 1864-64 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Oroville & cancelled by blue "Wells Fargo/Oroville" oval handstamp, light foxing at upper left, Very Fine and rare, ex-Lichtenstein. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,100.00
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480

Western Express balance. 16 covers (3 unused) and partial front with F.W. Blake & Co. shield frank, including 8 Bamber Co. with 2 unused entires, paste-up and Wells, Fargo & Co. conjunctive usage, 3 Langton's with Camptonville paste-up & Downieville Pioneer Express to Mont Cristo, others including early Adam's & Co. on embossed corner card, Whitney & Co., Truman & Co., Moore's Flat & Eureka, etc., condition mixed, F.-V.F. Estimate $600 - 800. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
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481

Western Express Cover Balance. Small lot of 15 interesting items from various different Express Companies including Greenhood & Newbauer, Northern Pacific Express, Pacific Express Co., Pacific Union Express Co., Evert Snell & Co., Adams Express, Truman & Co., Sacramento River Express & Washburn Express (piece of cover, not affect marking, replaced) etc., mixed condition, worth careful inspection. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,900.00
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482

Adams Ex C.O.D. Manuscript endorsement and "$35.25" receipt collect notation, at top of 1867 dealer corner card cover from Philadelphia, Pa. and addressed to thr Mount Vernon Sta. on the Pa. R.R., with original receipt, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $60.00
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483

Adams Express Company, Baltimore, Md. Gray allover shaded ad cover to Sandy Springs, Md., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (tear at top) tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Nov 3" cds; small cover tone spots at bottom, F.-V.F. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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484

Currier's Gloucester and Boston Express. Two covers from correspondence to Townsend, Mass., each with similar style express label, one black on green and other black on orange, F.-V.F. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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485

Eastern Express Covers. Two: one 1838 folded letter from New York to Augusta Ga. endorsed "Pr Express Mail", second is 1838 folded letter from New Orleans to Hartford Conn. endorsed "Express Mail" and rated "50", light wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $50.00
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486

Express Covers and Independent Mails. Ten, most are 1836-39 Express Mails with manuscript. endorsements, also covers from D.O. Blood & Co., Bloods, one from Hale, few small faults, generally F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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487

Hodgman & Co., Boston & Bangor Express. Black on orange label on 1847 folded letter sheet to Boston, Mass., docketed "White Creek, N.Y., Oct 18/ 47" on reverse; cover file fold affecting somewhat oxidized label, Fine, a very early usage. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
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488

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 $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
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489

Bartlett Josiah. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
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490

Bartlett Josiah. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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491

Bartlett Josiah. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
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492

Clara Barton and family correspondence, 1851-83. 22 covers to Clara Barton and other family members, 10 with original enclosures, includes 2 covers to Clara; one Congress free frank sent in 1869 and other to her as superintendent of prison in South Framingham, Mass. shortly after her founding of the American Red Cross, other covers addressed to brother Stephen, uncle Stephen (postmaster of Bartonville, N.C.) including a few sent by Clara, and cousin Samuel, enclosures with some interesting content including events of the civil war, F.-V.F. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
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493

Drinker, Henry. Prominent Philadelphian merchant and Quaker, 1½ parcel post autograph letter signed and datelined "Philadelphia 5 mo 21, 1802" to Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War, regarding the need to provide aid to American Native Indians, address panel with "PHI 21 MY" circular datestamp and "Free" in brownish-red, splits along folds, otherwise Fine, interesting letter from a major figure in 18th Century Quaker society (no photo). Estimate $200 - 300.

SOLD for $100.00
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494

Gwin, William M. Senator from California, free frank "Free W M Gwin US Senate" on white envelope addressed to Falmouth, Va. with "Washington, D.C./Free" cds at left, slightly reduced at left & minor cover soiling, Very Fine, ex-Knapp. Estimate $100 - 150. Senator Gwin, was a colorful, influential and controversial figure in California politics. He is perhaps best remembered for his tireless efforts as a champion for the establishment of the Pony Express. (Image1)

SOLD for $50.00
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495

Abraham Lincoln Assassination ephemera.

SOLD for $100.00
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496

Madison James. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
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497

Ward, Samuel, Delegate from Rhode Island. (First and Second Continental Congresses of 1774-76), ardent patriot and the only Colonial Governor to refuse to sign the Stamp Act, free frank "Saml. Ward Philadelphia" on two folded covers (undated, without content, circa 1774-75), one to Henry Ward at Providence with manuscript "Free" in another hand, presumably applied at the Philadelphia post office, the other to Polly Ward at Westerly R.I. with manuscript "Phila 6:16" postmark and dark brown "19/OC" Franklin mark on back, former has light stains, otherwise Very Fine, two rare free franks from this great American patriot, who attended the first two Continental Congresses but succumbed to small pox in March 1776 because he refused inoculation during an epidemic in Philadelphia--had Ward lived, he would have proudly signed the Declaration of Independence--the First Continental Congress was held Sep. 5 to Oct. 26, 1774, and the Second from May 10, 1775, to Dec. 12, 1776, thus it is likely that the "6:16" rated cover was mailed during the First Congress. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,300.00
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498

Daniel Webster.

SOLD for $50.00
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Lot Description

499

Wilson Inauguration. 1¢ Franklin (374) tied by "Washington D.C. Mar. 4 1:30AM 1913" machine cancel on picture postcard depicting the Carnegie Library in Washington D.C. to Binghamton N.Y., Very Fine usage from Wilson's first inauguration. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
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500

"26:16" 20x Rate. Manuscript rate (26dwt 16gr, or 80p) on folded cover to Fredericksburg Va., docketing reads "1780 Andrew Crawford 30 April", vertical file fold and some toning, otherwise Very Fine, a rare example from the 20-times rate period (12/28/1779 to 5/5/1780),only four or five covers recorded. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
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