(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Illinoistown, blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to Sacramento Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; flap torn, Very Fine and scarce town. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

(Placer) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Illinoistown., blue oval 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  $1,000 - 1,500. A RARE AND UNIQUE EARLY "FREE" FRANK WELLS, FARGO & CO. EXPRESS USAGE FROM ILLINOISTOWN. $0 (Image)