Ca. 1873 Wells, Fargo & Co. Envelope, franked with a single and a block of four of the yellow brown 6c Small Queen perforated 11½ x 12 (stamps mostly very fine, save for a small tear on top left stamp of the block). The block is cancelled by, and the single is tied by the same oval "Wells, Fargo & Co. / Victoria" handstamp in blue, with matching free strike of a small oval "PAID" handstamp. An interesting and scarce use of this Small Queen perforation variety, very fine, with Brigham handstamp on back. Rsv. $850. (Image)

Est $ 1,000