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Lot 15101 - Wells, Fargo & Co. Eastern Transcontinental Pony Express Frank, Type I (WFE-097), "Free" Company Use to Official N. H. Stockwell
Only Three Other Known Examples, This being the Only Known "Free" Usage

An attractive usage of the Wells, Fargo & Co. 1/2 OUNCE PAID FROM St. JOSEPH TO PLACERVILLE PER PONY EXPRESS, Type I, printed frank. The Type I printed frank was used to prepay the $2.00 per half ounce express fee for only two months, approximately April to June 1861. The d....Estimate Range:5,000 to 7,500US$
Currently US$ 2,600

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Americana Stamps Sale - 2025Summer

Summer 2025 Sale: US Stamps and Postal History, SEE THE DIFFERENCE! - July 18-20, 2025

This sale features 950 incredible lots, this auction continues our mission to recapture the heart and joy of philately by showcasing the history and philatelic significance of each item, while providing insights to educate and excite collectors of all levels.

This sale spans a wide range of U.S. material, with standout sections in:

  • Carriers, Locals, and Independent Mails
  • Western and Eastern Expresses
  • U.S. Classic Stamps and Postal History
  • Civil War Postal History
  • Airmail
  • ...and more!

Each lot in the sale is designed to serve both the collector and the researcher. Whenever available, you can expect:

  • High-resolution imagery of all aspects of the item
  • Links to reference articles and supporting research
  • Links to philatelic certifications
  • Census data and population insights
  • Provenance details to trace notable histories

We’re also proud to note that over 690 items are accompanied by Philatelic Foundation certificates. In addition, hundreds of listings include links to supporting articles, census data, and expert research, offering collectors enhanced confidence, valuable context, and full transparency.

Whether you’re interested in bidding or simply exploring and learning, we warmly invite you to join us for this exciting auction experience.

All Bidding at Stamp Auction Network ends prior to the Live Bidding.

To participate in Live Bidding, please visit our site.

Sale Session Information:

Session 1: (Lots 12001 - 12107) Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
Session 2: (Lots 13001 - 13145) Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
Session 3: (Lots 14001 - 14109) Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
Session 4: (Lots 15001 - 15154) Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
Session 5: (Lots 16001 - 16111) Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
Session 6: (Lots 17001 - 17111) Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
Session 7: (Lots 18001 - 18128) Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
Session 8: (Lots 19001 - 19086) Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. All bidding at StampAuctionNetwork ends Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

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Phone: (949)519-8627

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