Worldwide United States Paid Over Tracy & Co's Oregon Express.
Sale No: 26
Lot No:390
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Paid Over Tracy & Co's Oregon Express. Three-line printed frank in conjunction with Wells, Fargo & Co. frank (Haller FT10 Ty. 2) on 3¢ Red Nesbitt entire (U10) addressed to "Walla Walla (Village) near New Fort Walla Walla W.T." in Washington Territory, bold clear strike of blue "Tracy & Cos. Express Portland" oval handstamp, lightly soiled & most of flap missing, otherwise Very Fine, this combination frank is one of the rarest of the Tracy & Co. Oregon Express franks, only one example was available until the Dale-Lichtenstein dispersal, five recorded by Forster, but only two with frank over the 3¢ embossed stamp, this cover was carried by Tracy & Co. from Portland about 250 miles inland to Walla Walla in Washington Territory (circa 1859-60), ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, with 2004 P.F. certificate. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. $0 (Image)