United States Western Expresses - Wells, Fargo & Co.: A-O Towns
Sale No: 101
Lot No:1015
Symbol:Cat No:Collection
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express. Group of 10 labels comprising San Quentin Cal., San Andreas Cal., Visalia Cal., Mok Hill Cal., Sacramento Cal. small and medium size, three New York N.Y. "Valuable Package" 1910s uses, and 1911 large-size cover with San Francisco Depot Cal. and FF Mission Branch labels, F.-V.F. group. Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:22:40 EST
Sold For 675
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Lot No:1016
Symbol:Cat No:Collection
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express. Unused group of 29 labels, includes Western Pacific Rte. and Sonora large-size, Medford Oregon, Aurora Oregon large, Shasta Cal., Dutch Flat Cal. large, C.O.D. labels, etc., also includes Pacific Mail Express Co. label, Very Fine group. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:23:40 EST
Sold For 725
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Lot No:1017
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Auburn. Black on yellow label affixed on 1858 legal-size buff courthouse cover to Sacramento, Cal., endorsed "Paid", 1858 file docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:24:09 EST
Sold For 260
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Lot No:1018
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, "Bear Valley". Black on orange label affixed over Wells Fargo imprint on 3¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., indicia canceled by manuscript "Coll" for collect and matching "Sd. value $11000" at left, creased from placement over top edge, F.-V.F. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Labels without printed town names were distributed to small offices. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:24:40 EST
Sold For 260
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Lot No:1019
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Overland Express, "California R.R." . Black on blue label with manuscript origin designation, some creases and flaws, affixed on legal-size cover bearing two 3¢ rose (65) singles, tied by sharp "Austin Nev, May 28" duplex with target cancel to Nashville Ill., remarkable strike of bold "Registered" framed handstamp at left; some light staining, reduced slightly at left, Fine and rare use,ex Dale-Lichtenstein. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE WELLS FARGO & CO. OVERLAND EXPRESS LABEL.
After buying out Ben Holladay in 1866, Wells Fargo ran the Overland Express over the same route as the earlier Pony Express. In 1867 the Central Pacific was building the transcontinental railroad across the Sierras.
Wells Fargo carried this envelope by stagecoach from the Central Pacific railroad to Austin in central Nevada where they posted it by registered mail to Illinois. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:25:13 EST
Sold For 1600
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Lot No:1020
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Chico, Cal. Black on orange express label affixed over Wells Fargo & Co. printed frank on 1875, 2¢ vermilion amber entire canceled by magenta "W.F. & Co's Express, Messenger 14" oval handstamp to San Francisco, Cal., pencil "Pd", manuscript "Value $50.00" money endorsement; tiny tear at top, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:27:04 EST
Sold For 750
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Lot No:1021
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Coyote, Cal. Black on dark red label, affixed on reverse of buff Wells Fargo envelope to San Jose Cal., cover expense noted "$3 77/100"; extra glue around label, two filing holes, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:27:22 EST
Sold For 110
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Lot No:1022
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, El Paso, Tex. Black on orange express label, creases, affixed along with black on yellow "C.O.D." label on legal-size courthouse cover to Santa Barbara Cal., 1874 docketing at left; some edge wear and reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:28:00 EST
Sold For 325
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Lot No:1023
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, El Paso, Texas, Valuable Package. Black on orange label, affixed on corner card envelope to New York City, endorsed "Paid" and blue crayon docketing ties label, original Feb. 16th 1910 Hotel Sheldon letterhead enclosure indicating $30 draft sent; top edge tears, Very Fine and scarce Texas express label use. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:29:30 EST
Sold For 180
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Lot No:1024
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Elko, Nev. Black on orange label affixed along with large black on yellow "C.O.D." label on legal-size County Recorder's Office, Elko, Nevada corner card cover to San Francisco Cal., manuscript "C.O.D. $5.00" notation; reduced slightly at right and partial flap, slight label oxidizing, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:29:46 EST
Sold For 525
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Lot No:1025
Symbol:Wells Fargo & Co., "Fresno Flats". Black on vermilion express label with manuscript town designation, used on 3¢ green (U163) entire with printed Wells Fargo & Co. frank canceled by "Wells, Fargo & Co., Fresno Flats" oval datestamp (Leutzinger type 12-1) to San Francisco Cal., manuscript "Value 21.00" money letter endorsement and "Chgs Pd" notation, docketed July 26, 1881 on reverse; top left corner repaired, otherwise Very Fine and very rare use from Fresno Flats,The only recorded label use from Fresno Flats. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Closed..Apr-23-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
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Lot No:1026
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Honolulu Rte. Large-size express label showing train vignette, Extremely Fine and rare Hawaii Express label. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:30:54 EST
Sold For 400
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Lot No:1027
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Junction City, Kas. Black on orange label, affixed on yellow cover to Prescott, Arizona Territory in care of Ehrenburg; reduced slightly at left, minor label abrasion, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Wells Fargo could not deliver to a post office box, but apparently got this money letter to the Chinese addressee. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:31:21 EST
Sold For 220
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Lot No:1028
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, "Martinez". Black on orange label with manuscript town designation, affixed on legal-size cover to San Francisco Cal.; small edge tears at top, refolded at right, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:32:06 EST
Sold For 210
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Lot No:1029
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Marysville. Black on yellow label affixed and manuscript "Paid 4/-" rating on prepaid 1858 legal-size courthouse cover to Sacramento Cal., endorsed "By Wells Fargo & Co's Express"; some docketing at top right and and 1858 file docketing on reverse; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:32:44 EST
Sold For 240
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Lot No:1030
Symbol:Wells, Fargo y Cia. Express, Minas Prietas, Mexo. Black on red label, tied by purple "Money Package, Forwarded by American Express Company, from Kansas City, Mo." six-line handstamp on gray cover to Detroit, Michigan, Mexico 5c blue tied by blue Minas Prietas Dec. 19th oval, endorsed "Value $16000" and manuscript "Pd 175" express rating at top right; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and scarce incoming use from Mexico. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:33:05 EST
Sold For 200
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Lot No:1031
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Nevada, Cal. Black on orange label, affixed on 1883 yellow cover with part-printed "Agent Wells, Fargo & Co's Express" address to Downieville, manuscript "Expense $4.95" endorsement at top, dated Nov. 9th 1883, original Nov. 4th 1883 Wells Fargo letterhead enclosure stating "I have sent by a team a black & white (bitch) dog" with instructions for feeding and watering, Very Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:33:21 EST
Sold For 220
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Lot No:1032
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co., To be dropped in the New York Post Office. Black on pink label affixed on 5¢ Garfield (U223) entire with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Santa Cruz, Cal., Mar 19, 1892" oval and canceled by "New-York, Mar 28, 92" to Germany, Dresden (4.9); light stain, Very Fine and rare. Estimate; $400 - 600.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS WELLS FARGO "TO BE DROPPED IN THE NEW YORK POST OFFICE". US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:34:07 EST
Sold For 900
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Lot No:1033
Symbol:Cat No:Collection
Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Ogden, Utah. Black on blue label, two different types, first affixed to American Merchants Union Express Company collection envelope dated Aug. 13th 1870 Chicago Ill. by train to Ogden where turned over to Wells Fargo, transcontinental railroad to San Francisco; second black on dark blue label, creased and slightly cut in, affixed on faulty Official Wells Fargo part-printed envelope to Oroville Cal., sent by Transcontinental Railroad to Sacramento, then railroad to Oroville; top edge mend, F.-V.F. pair with two different label typesets. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:34:33 EST
Sold For 280
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Lot No:1034
Symbol:Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, "Oroville, Cal." . Black on yellow label with blue town handstamp, affixed on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt entire to Sacramento Cal., manuscript "Valuable" and "Paid" endorsements; tear at top eft, top flap refolded as label originally placed over edge causing crease, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300.
"Valuable" money letter could be sent without government postage. US$200-300 (Image)
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