Wells, Fargo & Co., Paid. Black company frank on incoming U.S. 1863, 3¢ pink entire to Victoria, V.I., additionally franked with 1869, 5¢ on 3¢ bright red tied by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Oct 1" oval date stamps, matching "Paid" in oval handstamp; nick and opening tears at top affecting frank, F.-V.F., After running out of Vancouver Island stamps, Wells Fargo bought a supply of 5¢ surcharge stamps to pay arrival charges, uses on cover are unusual.
Scott No. 9; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Wells, Fargo & Co., Victoria, Feb 20. Blue oval date stamp on U.S. 1861, 10¢ green part paste-up entire, with "J.P. Davies & Co., Auction & Commission Merchants…Victoria, V.I." advertising corner card, additionally franked with 1869, 5¢ on 3¢ bright red tied by blue "35" barred oval of Victoria, entire canceled by circle of wedges handstamp, Very Fine, this is the only Victoria merchant who used advertising on Wells Fargo envelopes.
Scott No. 9; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750