United States continued...
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CatNo. |
Lot Description |
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| 401 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co. Blue Frank. On 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Downieville with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co./ Sac. City" double oval date stamp, Very Fine and choice, a rare frank. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 402 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co. Blue Frank. On 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to the State Senate in Sacramento with blue oval Wells, Fargo & Co./Yreka express handstamp (type 3-2), Very Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 403 |
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Wells Fargo & Co. Blue Frank Balance. 8 covers, all with the rare blue Wells, Fargo & Co. company franks, best being on 3¢ Star Die entire with "S.Fr'co" double circle date stamp, 5 on 3¢ Nesbitt entires & 2 on 3¢ pink entires including Austin, N.T.
oval handstamp on paste-up, others with various town handstamps; condition mixed with some F-VF, please inspect (no photo). Estimate $500 - 750.
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SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 404 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co., The Earliest Known Wells Fargo Cover To a Foreign Destination. Originating at San Francisco January 7, 1855 and addressed to England, carried under separate cover by Wells Fargo to New York City, where their blue New
York oval handstamp was struck on the reverse; despite a manuscript "Paid thro" on the face, the letter was sent unpaid by American packet, with the New York exchange office's 21¢ debit cds and British 1/- [due] rate marking, Liverpool and Sheffield
handstamps on reverse, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 405 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co., Usage to Canada. Black frank and manuscript "Overland "endorsement below on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Stratford, Canada with two strikes of "Union Pacific, Dec 17" cds's and blue oval "Paid" company handstamp in corner,
"1868" docketing on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 406 |
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68, 71, 73 |
 Wells Fargo & Co., Usage to France. Black company frank on 1864 entire to Paris, France, uprated with "1861, 10¢ green + 30¢ orange + 1863, 2¢ black", grid cancelled with blue "Paid Through" straight line handstamp slightly under 2¢, red
New York exchange and French entry cds's; indicia in upper right corner removed and appropriately replaced, Fine. Scott No. 68+71+73 Estimate $200 - 300.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 407 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co., Usage to Germany. Black company frank with magenta manuscript "Paid 60¢" over frank on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Neurode, Germany, red New York exchange cds and boxed Aachen date stamp, transit backstamp; some
professional edge restoration, Very Fine appearance, a scarce express and double Prussian closed rate usage. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 408 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co., Usage to Ireland. Black company frank on 6¢ purple entire to Ireland, canceled by New York Foreign Mail cancel and red exchange cds alongside, forwarded from Kilkee; cover edge wear and internal filing hole
professionally restored, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 409 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co., Usage to Ireland. Black company frank on 1874, 6¢ vermilion entire to Ireland, with "Ogd. & San Fran., Agt., Apr 10, 1883" cds and "E" handstamp, forwarded multiple times in Ireland with numerous transit backstamps and
"opened in error" notation on reverse with seal at top, triangle deal letter office date stamp; cover wear and tone spots, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 410 |
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76, 93 |
 Wells Fargo & Co., Usage to Nova Scotia. Black printed frank on 3¢ pink entire to Nova Scotia, uprated with 1863, 5¢ brown + 1867, 2¢ black, F. grill, pair tied by pinwheel handstamps, blue "Paid" in oval and matching straight line "Paid
Through" handstamp; left 2¢ stamp with lower left corner defect and light perf toning, F.-V.F., a scarce double rate usage. Scott No. 76+93 Estimate $300 - 400.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 411 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co., Overseas Usages. Two 1861 3¢ pink entires with Wells, Fargo & Co. company frank used to overseas destinations, the 1st is an 1862 usage to France with red grid, New York debit cds & French arrival markings, small
corner nick at top right, 2nd is 1864 usage to London with blue San Francisco company handstamp & fancy star cancel, New York debit cds & British arrival markings, entire lightly folded, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 412 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Steamboat. Blue double line oval express handstamp (type 2-3) on plain cover to San Francisco with red "Paid" in oval handstamp, Very Fine, scarce steamboat handstamp found on plain covers during 1853. Estimate $100 -
150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 413 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Steamboat. Clear blue oval handstamp (type 2-2) on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco with company frank at top left, reverse with Stockton, Cal. merchant corner card handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 -
200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 414 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Steamboat. Blue oval express handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to S.F., with Stockton, Cal. merchant ad handstamp on reverse; minor corner wear at top, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 415 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Steamboat. Full blue oval express handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco with black company frank at top, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 416 |
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Wells, Fargo & Co. Steamboat Markings. 8 covers, 3 with blue shield shaped handstamps, others with blue oval handstamps, all on 1853-55, 3¢ red Nesbitt entires; generally F-VF and attractive group (no photo). Estimate $300 - 400.
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SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 417 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Agency at Panama. Manuscript endorsement on 1853-55 10¢ Nesbitt entire from Philadelphia office by steamer to their Panama agency, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 418 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Alturas, Cal. Purple oval express handstamp (Leutzinger 10-16) on 2¢ Columbian entire with blue Columbian frank, San Francisco oval receiving date stamp; small tear at top left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 419 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Anaheim. Blue oval date stamp on 1870, 3¢ green entire to S.F., with brown allover shaded ad for general merchant Langenberger & Co., black company frank at left, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 420 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Anaheim, Cal. Purple oval express handstamp (Leutzinger 10-4) on 1884, 2¢ red entire to San Francisco, corner handstamp at left; small cover tear at top left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 421 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Aptos, Cal. Perfectly struck purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-18) on 2¢ brown entire with company frank to San Francisco, Cal., arrival oval date stamp, also included is large unused red Wells, Fargo & Co.
Aptos label, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 422 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Arcata H.B. Blue express oval handstamp on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, matching "May 28" circular date stamp and pencil 1863 docketing, merchant corner card, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 423 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Arcata, Cal. Magenta oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-25) on 2¢ brown entire with company frank to Chicago, small tear at top, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 424 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Arroyo Grande, Cal (San Luis Obispo). Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-8) on 1884 2¢ brown entire with company frank at top to San Francisco, Cal., bit reduced at right, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 425 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Arroyo Grande, Cal. Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger 10-8) on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Stockton, company frank at top; slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 426 |
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11A |
 Wells Fargo & Co./Auburn. Blue oval handstamp with matching "Sept 15th" date stamp below on buff cover to Petersburg, Va., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, type II, pair (margins large to shaving frameline at lower left) canceled by blue
"Free" in oval handstamp and tied by "New-York, Oct 23" cds, manuscript "Too Late" at top center; small cover tear at upper left, Very Fine, a choice and early "Too Late" usage. Scott No. 11A Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 427 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Banning, Cal. Purple oval express handstamp on 1887, 2¢ green entire to San Diego, Cal., company frank, Extremely Fine, ex Hertz. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 428 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Bay Express. Two strikes of purple negative seal handstamp on 2¢ Plimpton entire to San Francisco, with red receiving oval date stamp, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 429 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Beaumont, Cal. Two strikes of oval handstamp, one tying 1874, 3¢ green on cover to St. Louis, Mo., without company frank, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 430 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Benicia. Full clear strike of oval express handstamp at center of small ladies cover to San Francisco, matching "Free" in oval handstamp with "Hubert Assembly" and express endorsements at top, Extremely Fine, a lovely
early usage. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 431 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Benicia. Early type double oval handstamp on two 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entires, one to Stockton with "Paid" in box handstamp, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 432 |
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 (Wells Fargo & Co.) Berenda, Cal. Purple straight line handstamp canceling on 2¢ Columbian franked entire, red San Francisco, Cal. oval receiving date stamp; corner front missing at top left, Fine and rare. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 433 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Biggs, Cal. Magenta oval handstamp on 3¢ green entire with company frank at top, to San Francisco, Cal., small mend at top just affecting frank, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 434 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Biggs, Cal. Blue oval handstamp on 1874, 3¢ green entire with black company frank with interesting address, "Patent Office Section, Dept. Interior, U.S. Gov. Building, International Exhibition, Philadelphia", Very Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 435 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Black Diamond, Cal. Two strikes of oval express handstamp on 2¢ brown entire to Port Costa, Cal., company frank at top, F.-V.F. and rare, handstamp type unlisted in Leutzinger. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 436 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co. Blue Columbian Frank. On registered 2¢ Columbian entire to Natal, South Africa, uprated with 1¢ + 10¢ Columbians + 5¢ small banknote (stamps scuffed), appropriate transit postmarks and small corner card handstamp at
lower left, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 437 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Bodie, Cal. Blue oval date stamp on four franked entires; in blue on three 1874, 3¢ green entires and one in violet on 1884, 2¢ brown entire, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 438 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Brownsville Cal. Purple oval express handstamp on 1874, 3¢ green entire to S.F., Brownsville agent docketing at left, small cover tears at left, Very Fine, ex Kramer. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 439 |
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11A |
 Wells Fargo & Co./California and European Express. Lovely shield corner card on blue cover to Nantucket franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red tied by bold New York cds, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 11A Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 440 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Campbell, Cal. Violet oval handstamp (Leutzinger type) on 2¢ green entire with black company frank at top, addressed to San Jose, Cal., slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 441 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co's Express/Castroville, Cal. Bold purple rimless three-line 1892 date stamp (Leutzinger 17-11) on 2¢ green entire to San Francisco, red receiving handstamp; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 442 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Chico, Cal. Black on orange express label affixed on 1875, 2¢ vermilion entire over printed frank, to San Francisco with red "Messenger 14" oval handstamp and manuscript "Value $50.00" money endorsement; tiny tear at
top, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 443 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./China Route. Magenta oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 9-4) on reverse of 1884 2¢ brown entire with black company frank used from San Jose to San Francisco Chinatown, Wells, Fargo & Co. San Jose violet handstamp on
front, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 444 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Chinese Camp. Bold blue express handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, black company frank at top left and manuscript "Coll 50/-" marking; few small holes in backflap, Very Fine, choice strike. Estimate
$150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 445 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co. "Chips". An interesting lot of 4 10¢ Nesbitt entire & one front all addressed to the legendary Wells, Fargo expressman "Chips", one with red frank; one with brittling faults, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 446 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Claremont, Cal. Oval express handstamp (Leutzinger 10-16) on unaddressed 2¢ Columbian entire, with additional 1894 Pasadena, Cal. date stamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 447 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Coburn. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, trimmed at left, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 448 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Colfax. Two strikes of blue oval date stamp, one tying 1861, 3¢ rose on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, black frank at top, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 449 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Colomo. Blue oval express handstamp (type 3-1) on fresh buff cover to San Francisco, with matching "Paid" in circle handstamps, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 450 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Comanche, Cal. Blue cds very early c.1864 usage, possibly cancelled by Wells Fargo, with black company frank on 3¢ pink entire, Very Fine, very scarce town. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 451 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Compton, Cal. Purple oval express handstamp (Leutzinger 10-11) on 1874, 3¢ green entire to Los Angeles, black company frank and receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 452 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Concord, Cal. Purple oval express handstamp on 1887, 2¢ green entire to San Francisco, with additional purple "Messenger 259" oval handstamp and red 1890 receiving date stamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 453 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Copperopolis. Blue oval express handstamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire, black company frank at top, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
(Image1)
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SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 454 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Crockett, Cal. Purple oval express handstamp on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Oakland, Cal., black company frank at top, Very Fine and rare, town and handstamp type unlisted in Leutzinger. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 455 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Daggett, Cal. Magenta oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 16-2) on 3¢ green entire with black company frank, addressed to Los Angeles, Cal., Extremely Fine and choice, a difficult town. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 456 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Danville, Cal. Bold violet oval handstamp on 2¢ green entire with black company frank, to San Francisco with 1895 S.F. machine postmark, slightly reduced at right & light vertical fold, Very Fine and attractive,
express handstamp unlisted in Leutzinger. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 457 |
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Wells Fargo to Denmark. On 1864 3¢ pink Wells Fargo franked envelope addressed to Copenhagen, Denmark, inscribed "P. Overland Mail & Hamburg & Bremen Line" with red New York August 4 "Direct Paid All" cds transit mark, red boxed September 18, 1868
"Hamburg Franco" transit mark, large "2 1/2" rate handstamp & blue arrival backstamp, an very rare destination (no photo). Estimate $200 - 300.
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SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 458 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co. "Domestic Frank". Proof of 1883 illustrated frank in black on wove paper, with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co's Ex., San Francisco, Cal., Nov 9, 1883, Stationery & Commission Dept." handstamp, Very Fine, a very rare proof.
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 459 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Dun Glen. Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to Syracuse, NY, black Haller type E printed frank, trimmed into indicia at right, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Dun Glen was never a Post Office
and was a Wells Fargo office for less that 2 years as it was never on any of there lists of offices which appeared every two years. This is the discovery copy of this office and is consequently unique. (Image1)
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SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 460 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./El Dorado. Clear strike of oval date stamp canceling on 3¢ Star Die entire to Sacramento, Cal., cross-out El Dorado banker corner card at lower left, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 461 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./El Verano, Cal. Violet oval handstamp (Leutzinger 10-5) on 2¢ Columbian entire with black company frank, addressed to Los Angeles, backstamped with circular Wells, Fargo & Co. arrival handstamp, reduced at right, Fine
and rare. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 462 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Elmira, Cal. 1885 oval date stamp (Leutzinger 16-2) on 2¢ brown entire to Sacramento, black company frank; central file fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 463 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Encinitas, Cal. Two strikes of violet oval express handstamp (Leutzinger 10-1) on 1887, 2¢ green entire to San Diego, Cal., black company frank at top, Very Fine, very scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 464 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Englewood, Cal. Bold purple oval express handstamp on 2¢ Columbian franked entire, with purple 1893 Los Angeles receiving circular date stamp on front and reverse, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 465 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Eureka H.B. Blue oval date stamp on 1874, ¢ green entire to Fort Walla Walla, Wash. Terr. forwarded to Susanville, Org., company frank at top, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 466 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Eureka, HB. Bold blue handstamp on 3¢ pink entire with company frank to Washington, D.C., entered the mails with New York cds & grid, addressed to "Col. S.G. Whipple, Care of Hon. John Bidwell M.C.", small nick at
right & tear on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. John Bidwell, was an early California pioneer and important politician. He was one of the first to cross the Rockies and Sierras with the first overland expedition, arriving in the Sacramento
Valley, California, on November 4, 1841. Bidwell's political career was long and varied which included a member of the State senate in 1849; elected as a Republican to the Thirty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1865-March 3, 1867); unsuccessful candidate
for Governor of California in 1875 on the Anti-Monopoly ticket and was the unsuccessful candidate of that party for Governor of California in 1890 and for President of the United States in 1892. (Image1)
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SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 467 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Folsom. Superb strike of blue oval handstamp on early part paste-up cover franked with uncancelled 1851, 3¢ dull red addressed to "Noisy Carriers" with manuscript endorsement "With coins $41.80", Extremely Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 468 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Folsom, Cal. Violet oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 16-26) on 6¢ red entire with black company frank, addressed to San Francisco with Wells, Fargo & Co. arrival handstamp, repaired corner at bottom left and faint
toning, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 469 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Forest Hill. Superb strike of blue oval handstamp on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, black company frank at top, Extremely Fine and choice, xe Hertz. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 470 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Fort Jones. Oval handstamp on 1865, 6¢ purple entire to San Francisco, black company frank and 1871 docketing on reverse; slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 471 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Fort Yuma. Blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to 2nd U.S. Artillery at Fort Alcatraz; cover corner repair and slight reduction at left, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 472 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Geo. F. Ellis, Agent/Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara). Violet oval agent name date stamp (similar to Leutzinger type 24-4) with manuscript "Paid" above used as Provisional frank with second strike canceling on 2¢ green
entire to St. Louis, Mo., additionally franked with 2¢ green Bank Note & tied by "Ogden & San Fran. R.P.O." cds, Very Fine, a rare and perhaps unique provisional frank usage prior to the Santa Barbara 1894 Pullman railroad strike provisional.
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 473 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Geyserville, Cal. Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-1) on 2¢ Columbian entire with blue Columbian company frank, addressed to San Francisco with Wells, Fargo & Co. arrival handstamp, Extremely Fine, a scarce
marking in pristine condition. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 474 |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Geyserville, Cal. Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-1) on 2¢ Columbian entire with company frank, addressed to San Francisco with Wells, Fargo & Co. arrival handstamp, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $100 -
150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $60.00
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Glenwood, Cal. Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-6) on 2¢ green entire with black company frank, addressed to Santa Cruz, F.-V.F., a very scarce marking. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $90.00
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Goffs, Cal. Slightly blurry strike of purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-3) on 2¢ green entire with black company frank, addressed to San Diego, also included is large entire cut out with well struck clear
strike of same, F.-V.F., a very scarce marking. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Gridley, Cal. Red oval date stamp (Leutzinger 16-21) on 1884, 2¢ red entire to Sacramento, Cal.; small paper adherence and corner nick, F.-V.F. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)
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SOLD for $80.00
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 (Wells, Fargo & Co.) H.K. Potter/S.F. & N.P. Route. Purple straight line agent & route handstamp (Leutzinger type 23) on 2¢ green entire to San Francisco, receiving date stamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Wells Fargo & Co.) Highlands, Cal. Purple straight line handstamp on 1887, 2¢ green entire, Redlands, Cal. purple oval receiving handstamp (Leutzinger 14-1), black company frank, Very Fine, a rare straight line handstamp, unlisted in
Leutzinger. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 480 |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Honcut, Cal. Bold purple oval express handstamp (Leutzinger 10-26) on 2¢ Columbian franked entire, red San Francisco oval receiving datestamp, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Hornbrook, Cal. Purple oval express handstamp (type 10-16) on 1887, 2¢ green entire to Sacramento, drop in mails with 1889 receiving cds, Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Hornitos. Blue oval date stamp (type 11-9) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to S.F., with brown allover Indian Gulch merchant shaded ad for Adolphe LeMarie, company frank at left, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Howlands Flat. Blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, with original 1867 enclosure, Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Illinoistown. Blue oval express handstamp (type 6-8) on 1853 folded letter sheet to Secretary of State J.W. Denver in Benicia, endorsed "Free" at top; light file fold through postmark, Very Fine. Estimate $150 -
200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Illinoistown. Blue oval express handstamp (type 5-7) on fresh 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Eureka, Cal., company frank and "Per Steamer Del Norte" endorsement, Very Fine, scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Independence. Blue oval date stamp on 1870, 3¢ green entire to College Hill, Mass., partial Union Pacific duplex and Medford, Mass. transit cds's; cover reduced at left into postmark, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Independence, Cal. Blue oval date stamp (type 12-1) on 1874, 3¢ green entire to Lookout, Cal., with brown shaded ad for general merchant Harris & Rhine, company frank at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Iowa Hill. Clear strike of double oval handstamp on fresh early cover to Sacramento, with matching Paid on oval handstamp, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Iowa Hill. Bold oval express handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Sacramento, matching "Paid" in oval crossed out in pen; missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Jackson. Blue oval handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire with company frank to San Francisco, printed corner card at bottom left of "Dealer in Provisions, Liquors, etc., Jackson, Cal.", Very Fine. Estimate $100 -
150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Wells, Fargo & Co.) Lindsay, Cal. Straight line handstamp with manuscript "8/26/93" date on 2¢ Columbian entire with blue company frank, used to San Francisco with Wells, Fargo & Co. arrival handstamp, vertical cover fold at center,
F.-V.F., a very scarce item. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Wells, Fargo & Co.) Lodi, Cal./Mar. 19, 1883. Straight line handstamp on 3¢ green entire to Stockton with company frank at top, reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine, unlisted in Leutzinger. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Loma Prieta, Cal. Bold oval express handstamp on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, company frank and 1889 receiving date stamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Los Angeles. Blue oval express handstamp on 1853, 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, with black woodblock frank at top, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Los Angeles. Blue oval handstamp on 1853, 3¢ red on buff entire to Washington D.C., entered the mails with "Saint Louis, Mo., Jul 15, 1859" cds, pension office receiving cds, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $150 -
200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells, Fargo & Co./Los Angeles. Blue oval date stamp on plain cover to Sacramento, Cal., with Milton S. Latham free frank signature as Governor of California; cover slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F., a very scarce free frank express
usage. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Los Angeles, Cal., First Street Depot. Purple 1891 oval date stamp on 1887, 2¢ green entire to San Diego, Cal., company frank and light corner card handstamp at top, Very Fine, ex Barkhausen. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Mark West. Blue oval date stamp (Leut. 11-9) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, black company frank, with original 1869 enclosure; cover restored at right, Very Fine appearance, very scarce. Estimate $100 -
150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Martinez, Cal. Red oval date stamp on 1884, 2¢ red merchant corner card entire, domestic frank at top; couple small edge tears at top, Very Fine, a choice strike. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)
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SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Wells Fargo & Co./Marysville. Full blue oval express handstamp (type1-10) on folded letter sheet to San Francisco, matching "Paid" straight line over "Not Paid" in oval handstamps, Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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SOLD for $100.00
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