Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 106
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United States
Western Express Covers - Wells, Fargo & Co. | |||||
Sale No: 106
Lot No:55 Symbol: Estimate; $150 - 200. "Jolly Jim" Cardwell opened the Summit Hotel perched at the top of what is now called Donner Summit. Its orientation was quite odd. It was located beside the railroad tracks with its front door directly upon the entrance between two railway snow sheds. US$150-200 (Image) Est. $150-200
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Sale No: 106
Lot No:56 Symbol: Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image) Est. $150-200
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Sale No: 106
Lot No:57 Symbol: (Wells, Fargo & Co., British Columbia & Vancouver Island) Wells Fargo & Co., Victoria. Partial blue oval date stamp on 3¢ pink (U59) entire with "Wells Fargo" imprint to Sacramento Cal., unusually clear and bold strike of blue "Post Office, Victoria V.I." Coat of Arms blue handstamped postal frank; sealed opening tear at top into frank and flap replaced, Fine appearance. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image) Est. $200-300
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Sale No: 106
Lot No:58 Symbol: Estimate; $200 - 300. Gold Hill was a mining town in the Auburn Ravine west of Ophir. Though a place of considerable size, Gold Hill never had a Post Office. US$200-300 (Image) Est. $200-300
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Lot No:59 Symbol: Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image) Est. $100-150
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Sale No: 106
Lot No:60 Symbol: Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Sacramento. Red oval with bold "Paid" oval handstamp on orange buff cover to San Francisco Cal., partial strike of blue "Paid Through" straightline, entered mails with 3¢ dull red (11A) margins to cut in, tied by "San Francisco Cal., 14 Mar" cds; cover crease, 3¢ toned spot, Fine and striking use. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image) Est. $200-300
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Sale No: 106
Lot No:61 Symbol: Wells, Fargo & Co., S. Frco., 1 Apr. Blue double-circle datestamp cancels 10¢ green (U15) entire with printed red "Wells Fargo & Co." frank to Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "p. Sonora" at bottom left, "Bloods Penny Post" datestamp and "Blood's Despatch, 2 Cts." rating handstamp; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and scarce conjunctive use carried entirely outside the mails. Scott No. U15; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image) Est. $200-300
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Sale No: 106
Lot No:62 Symbol: Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, San Francisco Cal., 20 Jul. Blue double-circle datestamp ties 10¢ green (35), wide margins with right s.e., on cover to Boston Mass., matching blue "Paid" oval, entered mails with red "Boston Mass., Aug 16" cds and partial large "Paid" grid cancels stamp; reduced slightly at right, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image) Est. $150-200
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Lot No:63 Symbol: Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, 23 Mar. Blue double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ dull red (11), margins to in, additional strike adjacent along with "Paid" oval on yellow cover to Sacramento City Cal., Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image) Est. $150-200
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Sale No: 106
Lot No:64 Symbol: Wells, Fargo & Co., Shasta. Blue oval on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt entire with printed "Greenhood & Newbauer, Northern Express, Paid" frank and canceled by additional manuscript "Apl 13" to San Francisco, Very Fine and scarce conjunctive use. Scott No. U10; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image) Est. $200-300
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Lot No:65 Symbol: Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat. Blue oval handstamp on 3¢ Nesbitt buff entire with black "Wells Fargo" imprint to San Francisco Cal., reverse with "Hewlett & Collins, General Merchandise, Stockton Cal." oval, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image) Est. $200-300
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Lot No:66 Symbol: Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image) Est. $150-200
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