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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 106

United States
Western Express Covers - Wells, Fargo & Co.
Sale No: 106
Lot No: 55
Symbol:
image Wells, Fargo & Co. Blue oval on 3¢ green entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank to San Francisco Cal., printed "Summit Hotel, on line of C.P.R.R" clamshell corner card; flap tear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

"Jolly Jim" Cardwell opened the Summit Hotel perched at the top of what is now called Donner Summit. Its orientation was quite odd. It was located beside the railroad tracks with its front door directly upon the entrance between two railway snow sheds.
US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:33:00 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 106
Lot No: 56
Symbol:
image Wells, Fargo & Co., Black Diamond, Cal. Two strikes of oval express handstamp on 2¢ brown entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co." frank to Port Costa, Cal., company frank at top, Very Fine and rare, unlisted in Leutzinger.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:33:17 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 106
Lot No: 57
Symbol: Cat No: U59

image (Wells, Fargo & Co., British Columbia & Vancouver Island) Wells Fargo & Co., Victoria. Partial blue oval date stamp on 3¢ pink (U59) entire with "Wells Fargo" imprint to Sacramento Cal., unusually clear and bold strike of blue "Post Office, Victoria V.I." Coat of Arms blue handstamped postal frank; sealed opening tear at top into frank and flap replaced, Fine appearance.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:33:34 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 106
Lot No: 58
Symbol:
image Wells, Fargo & Co., Ophir. Blue-green oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 1-17) on buff cover to Gold Hill Cal., originally sent by mail collect with "Sacramento City, Cal., Nov 15" balloon cds and "5" rating handstamp, manuscript "Missent" and "Auburn Cal. Nov 21" cds, reverse with unusual blue negative "Wells Fargo Express, Ophir" circular handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Gold Hill was a mining town in the Auburn Ravine west of Ophir. Though a place of considerable size, Gold Hill never had a Post Office.
US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:34:02 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 106
Lot No: 59
Symbol:
image Wells, Fargo & Co., Pinole, Cal. Purple oval handstamp on 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco with "Wells, Fargo & Co." frank at top, purple "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, San Francisco, Cal. Feb 4 7 A.M." arrival oval, V, Very Fine, unlisted in Leutzinger.
Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:34:28 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 106
Lot No: 60
Symbol: Cat No: 11A

image Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Sacramento. Red oval with bold "Paid" oval handstamp on orange buff cover to San Francisco Cal., partial strike of blue "Paid Through" straightline, entered mails with 3¢ dull red (11A) margins to cut in, tied by "San Francisco Cal., 14 Mar" cds; cover crease, 3¢ toned spot, Fine and striking use.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:35:10 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 106
Lot No: 61
Symbol: Cat No: U15

image Wells, Fargo & Co., S. Frco., 1 Apr. Blue double-circle datestamp cancels 10¢ green (U15) entire with printed red "Wells Fargo & Co." frank to Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "p. Sonora" at bottom left, "Bloods Penny Post" datestamp and "Blood's Despatch, 2 Cts." rating handstamp; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and scarce conjunctive use carried entirely outside the mails.
Scott No. U15; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:35:38 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 106
Lot No: 62
Symbol: Cat No: 35

image Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Francisco Cal., 20 Jul. Blue double-circle datestamp ties 10¢ green (35), wide margins with right s.e., on cover to Boston Mass., matching blue "Paid" oval, entered mails with red "Boston Mass., Aug 16" cds and partial large "Paid" grid cancels stamp; reduced slightly at right, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:36:20 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 106
Lot No: 63
Symbol: Cat No: 11

image Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, 23 Mar. Blue double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ dull red (11), margins to in, additional strike adjacent along with "Paid" oval on yellow cover to Sacramento City Cal., Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:37:42 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 106
Lot No: 64
Symbol: Cat No: U10

image Wells, Fargo & Co., Shasta. Blue oval on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt entire with printed "Greenhood & Newbauer, Northern Express, Paid" frank and canceled by additional manuscript "Apl 13" to San Francisco, Very Fine and scarce conjunctive use.
Scott No. U10; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:38:00 EST
Sold For 240

Sale No: 106
Lot No: 65
Symbol: Cat No: Collection

image Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat. Blue oval handstamp on 3¢ Nesbitt buff entire with black "Wells Fargo" imprint to San Francisco Cal., reverse with "Hewlett & Collins, General Merchandise, Stockton Cal." oval, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:38:37 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 106
Lot No: 66
Symbol:
image Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat. Blue framed handstamp on 3¢ red (U9) buff entire with black "Wells Fargo & Co., Paid" imprint to Nevada Cal.; minor opening tear top left, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Dec-06-2022, 13:38:55 EST
Sold For 120


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