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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 26

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Wells Fargo & Co./Victoria Jun 25.
image Sale No: 26
Lot No:457
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Wells Fargo & Co./Victoria Jun 25. Blue oval datestamp on 10¢ Green entire (U40) with printed Company frank with Leaf cancel to London, England, additionally franked with United States 2¢ Black, E. Grill (87) just tied by Leaf cancel in combination with Vancouver Island 1865 5c Rose (5), manuscript. "#" cancel and tied by neat strike of "35" blue oval grid of Victoria, markings include red New York and London transits, 1868 usage, small mended tear at top right cornerVERY FINE AND CHOICE, A RARE USAGE OF THE 1868 2-CENT GRILLED BLACK JACK ON A WELLS, FARGO & CO. EXPRESS ENTIRE FROM VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, TO LONDON, ENGLAND.The rate to England was reduced from 24¢ to 12¢, effective January 1, 1868. This is a correct mixed franking for the 5c internal Vancouver Island postage and the 12¢ rate from the U.S. to England. Illustrated in color in Robson Lowe's The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps, Vol. VEx Haas and McCracken. With 2004 P.F. certificate. Estimate  $7,500 - 10,000. $0 (Image)



Opening US$ 6,500.00
Sold...US$ 6,500.00


Closed..Apr-29-2007, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 6500


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