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United States Western Express Covers - Wells, Fargo & Co. and Wh
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 32
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Bankers & Express Forwarders, 82 Broadway NY. Partial strike of black shield handstamp cancels 10¢ green (U18) Nesbitt buff entire with printed Wells Fargo paid frank to San Francisco Cal., F.-V.F. and rare example of the Wells Fargo New York Shield handstamp.,ex-Dale-Lichtenstein. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 290.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:28:04 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 33
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Carson City. Blue oval handstamp canceling on 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Sacramento, Cal., black company frank at top (pinhead impressions), Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:28:53 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 34
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Wells, Fargo & Co., El Paso, Texas, Mar 2, 1894. Purple oval date stamp on 2¢ green entire to San Jose, black company frank, reverse with San Jose Depot arrival handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:29:28 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 35
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Cat No: Collection
Wells, Fargo & Co., Gold Hill. Two different oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entires; one in blue with "N.T." and in red with "Nev." state designation, latter with black company frank and minor wrinkling, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:29:50 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 36
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Marysville. Full blue oval "Express" handstamp on fresh buff cover to San Francisco, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful early express handstamp. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:30:05 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 37
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Marysville, Express. Sharp full strike of blue oval handstamp on 1853 folded letter sheet to San Francisco; some light folds, an Extremely Fine strike. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:30:37 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 38
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Placerville, Cal., Apr 30, 1888. Perfect strike of red oval date stamp on 1887, 2¢ green part paste-up entire, black company frank at top, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem strike. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:30:56 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 39
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Red Frank. On 10¢ green (U16) buff Nesbitt entire cancelled by "New-York, Apr 27" cds to John Denver, Governor of Kansas at Lecompton, 1858 docketing at left, original enclosed letter datelined "Marysville. April 3d 1858" concerning "inter alia", the payment of which can only be termed a bribe to Denver for using his official capacity to secure title to lands in California; some edge wear, Very Fine,ex-Mader. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
The letter reads in part, "…I forwarded to you at Washington, Some very important letters requesting you to lend your aid in expediting the issuance of a "patent", The letter contains a draft for $50. designed to cover any necessary costs and authorize you if you would give the matter your attention, to draw on me for $500…Among other I sent you at Washington by Wells Fargo & Co Express. A book known as the 'Ranch Book' which is of great value to the proprietors of the Grant in as much as it contains the names of nearly all the squatters on the ranch…" it goes on to discuss protesting of land matter, etc. and ends with a post script of "For Heavens sake dont let that book be lost". Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,150.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:31:24 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 40
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Cat No: U18
Wells, Fargo & Co., Red Frank. On 10¢ green (U18) buff entire cancelled by "N.York Steamship" circular handstamp to New York, N.Y., "Nov. 30. 1859" docketing at left; repaired upper left corner, Fine,ex-Mader. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:31:35 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 41
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Red Frank. On 10¢ green (U16) entire cancelled by "New-York, Jun 27" cds to Lancaster, Canada West, endorsed "Via Montreal", reverse with Montreal (6.28.58) transit and Lancaster arrival cds; bit of flap missing, Very Fine and rare red frank used to Canada. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:31:49 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 42
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Cat No: U10
Wells, Fargo & Co., Sac. City, Mar 4. Double oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-5) on 1853 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, with Blue Company Printed Frank at top, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. U10; Estimate $150 - 200.
Controversy still exists over the significance of the "Blue Franks". Many believe that it was a steamship frank, as they came into existence when the steamship cancels disappeared in 1854, while others have conjectured that they may have denoted a special service. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:32:17 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 43
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Sacramento. Red oval Gothic "Express" handstamp on fresh buff cover to San Francisco, matching "Paid" in oval handstamp; opening tear at top, Very Fine, a choice example of this early handstamp. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:32:41 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 44
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Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Francisco. Blue oval handstamp and matching "PAID" oval handstamp on 10¢ green (U17) entire to Panama in care of Mess. Wells Fargo & Co.; light wear, fresh and Very Fine,ex-Walske. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:33:01 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 45
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Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Francisco. Blue oval handstamp with matching oval "Paid" on 10¢ green (U18) buff Nesbitt entire to Sanbury Delaware, Oh., indicia cancelled by "New-York, Nov 29" cds, original letter datelined "San Francisco, Nov. 5, 1856" with some interesting content "…I shall not start this steamer as fare is high. I can go for half in the next steamer of 20th inst. as there is opposition going out at that time and are selling tickets at half prices…"; small edge tears and wear at top, partial flap, Fine,ex-Mader. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:33:18 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 46
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Wells, Fargo & Co., Victoria, Mar 10 (British Columbia & Vancouver Island). Blue oval datestamp cancels 10¢ green (U40) entire with black Wells Fargo Paid frank to San Francisco Cal., blue "Post Office, Victoria V.I." crown oval handstamp, indicia also cancelled by Circle of Vs cancel duplexed with partial San Francisco cds, "Victoria March 5/69" docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, fresh and Very Fine,ex-R.V. Carr, Wilkinson. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:33:51 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 47
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Cat No: Collection
Wells, Fargo & Co. Balance. Small group of 8 mint and used including 1893 Eureka Cal. purple oval frank use, 1897 El Paso Tex. pink oval on Mexican frank envelope (no address); 1883 Red Bluff Cal. frank use, etc. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Oct-12-2018, 13:34:43 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 81
Lot No: 48
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Wheeler's Express, La Porte. Clear blue circular handstamp (WHE-100) on 1864 La Porte deed bearing a 50¢ Conveyance, part perf (R54b), carried by Wheeler to the Sierra County courthouse in Downieville, Very Fine, rare with only five examples of this handstamp recorded in Thomas. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
