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Western Expresses - Wells, Fargo & Co. continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
761       imageWells Fargo & Co., San Francisco. Faint blue oval date stamp canceling on fresh 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Portland, Oregon, with gray allover shaded "N. Gray & Co., Undertakers, San Francisco, Cal." illustrated ad showing Storefront View with Hearse Carriage in Foreground, black printed company franked at left, Very Fine and choice, a very rare shaded ad design.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$90.00
Will close during Public Auction
762       imageWells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco. Two different 3¢ entires to Roseburg, O. from the Marks correspondence, both uprated with 1861, 3¢ rose, two singles (65); one on 1861 3¢ entire with blue "S. Frco." cds canceling indicia and matching boxed "Collect" handstamps tying stamps, other 1864 3¢ entire with blue company oval date stamp canceling and tying stamps with matching "Paid" oval handstamp at left, a Very Fine duo.
Estimate; $250 - 350. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $250-350
Selling for...$120.00
Will close during Public Auction
763       image(Wells Fargo & Co.) "Per Steamer, Yaquina". Purple handstamp and red manuscript ship designation on 2¢ red brown entire with black Wells Fargo & Co. printed frank to Salem Ore., opening flaws at top right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
Selling for...$70.00
Will close during Public Auction
764       imageWells Fargo & Co., Express, From (Walla Walla). Black on orange illustrated express label lacking town origin, wrapped around left side of 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Baker City, Oregon, with manuscript "Value $35., L.T." money package notation, with original enclosure datelined "Walla Walla, W.T., April 17th 1868" confirming $35 note, Very Fine, a scarce Washington Territory label use, typically the name of town was required to be placed on label.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$90.00
Will close during Public Auction
765       imageWells Fargo & Co., Winnemucca, Apr 8. Oval oval date stamp canceling on 1860, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., with gray allover S. Rosenthal, Dry Goods & Grocers, Winnemucca, Nev. shade ad, black company frank at left; trivial cover wear, F.-V.F., a very scarce Nevada ad usage.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$140.00
Will close during Public Auction
Colonial Covers Arranged by Date
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
766       imageBoston, Mass. to Newport R.I. Folded letter datelined "Boston, January, 29, 1743" with manuscript "Post Pd, H Vennor" postmark which was applied by Boston's assistant deputy postmaster, with British 4d rating unstated, Very Fine, ex-Schwartz.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$140.00
Will close during Public Auction
767       imageB(oston) Sh(ip). Manuscript postmark on 1745 docketed folded letter sheet from England (Leyborne & Stubbs) to Philadelphia, with "dwt 7:16" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$140.00
Will close during Public Auction
768       image(Worcester Aug 7th, 1748). Dateline on folded letter to Capt Jolhn Whitmore at Leicester, manuscript "On His Majestys Service" endorsement at top; slight soiling, F.-V.F., by far the earliest colonial usage from Worcester.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$90.00
Will close during Public Auction
769       imageB(osto)n. Manuscript postmark with "2/4" rating on folded letter datelined "New London, Jany 9th, 1749" to Piscatqua (Portsmouth, N.H.); some wear and soiling, F.-V.F., a seven times 4d rate usage.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$90.00
Will close during Public Auction
770       imageAnnapolis, Md., to Edinburgh, Scotland. Folded letter datelined "Annapolis, 12th Feby 1749/50" with manuscript "6" pence rate for carriage to New York, sent to London with brownish blurred Crown handstamp and matching "9,MA" Bishop's mark on reverse, "6" rate crossed out and rerated "In 1N6" twice; minor edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Siskin.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

The sender, Alexander Malcolm, was a prominent Scottish mathematician and music theorist. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$140.00
Will close during Public Auction
771       image(Boston) Bo 2/6. Manuscript marking and rate on 1750 folded letter to Newport, R.I., letter regarding the purchase of molasses and the rise in cost, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$140.00
Will close during Public Auction
772       imageP(otomack, Maryland): 1/. Small manuscript postmark and rating on folded letter sheet addressed to John Reynells in Philadelphia, inside receipt docketing "From Berkett & Booth, Rec'd 4 mon 26th 1751 pr Post Via Maryland"; light toning, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

The postmark initial P is believed to be that of Potomack River (Cal Hahn had reported a 1732 advertisement for the Port Tobacco, Md. post office as "Potomack River"). Berkett & Booth was a merchant firm in Antigua. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$140.00
Will close during Public Auction
773       image(Boston) Bo 2 dwt. Ms pmk and rating (6d sterling for distance between 60-100 miles) on fl datelined "Boston 22nd Dec. 1755" and addressed to Newport, R.I., Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$90.00
Will close during Public Auction
774       image(Boston) Bo. Manuscript postmark on 1758 folded letter datelined "London May 5, 1758" and addressed to William Pepperrell in Kettery, New England, manuscript "pd 1N4" rate and brown "New York" straight line entry postmark, manuscript "4 dwt" for postage to Boston from New York and additional "1 dwt" for postage to Kittery totalling "5 dwt" below, letter from Capt. Peter Kenwood regarding the progress of the war in Europe…I think it is time for you to quit the stage of action…The brave King of Prussia have recovered all that was taken from him in Silesia & is now marching into Bohemia to meet the Austrian army, to give them battle. You will hear of the two fine ships of war our fleet took…I don't think the French have the number of Privateers out they have had some time past, they want the men for the King's Ships…, retained copy of Pepperrell's reply letter dated Nov 3, 1758 (unsigned in secretarial hand) and a ½ page letter dated Feb 26, 1759 on outer side flap written by and signed "Wm. Pepperrell" (portion of signature shows in lower left corner of folded cover), letters with interesting contents including copy letter…We wait here impatiently to have ye news of the King of Prussia success…I am glad Louisburg is once more in our hands. I hope it will always be in the King of Great Britains hands. We have no news at present from the Southward where General Forbs commanded. A miserable acct from the westward where General Abercrombie commanded. What has been done there was taken Fountenack by Colo. Broadstret, most of his Army New England Provential troops. War is hard upon a new Country and very distressing…, and second signed letter…I have been on no Expedition yet. My time has been taken up in the Publick affairs that I have had no time to look into any accts., Very Fine, a wonderful colonial cover and historical autograph letter from one of America's greatest early generals.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

William Pepperrell led the forces that took Louisburg, on Cape Breton, from the French in 1745. For his services, he was created a Baronet, the first born in America to be so honored. He retired shortly thereafter as the richest man in the colonies. During the French-Indian war which started in 1755, he was commissioned a Major General in the British army and commanded the troops protecting the frontier of Maine and New Hampshire. He was acting governor of Massachusetts in 1756-58 and made a Lt. General in 1759. (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$350.00
Will close during Public Auction
775       imageNew, York. Brownish two line postmark on incoming Falmouth packet folded letter from London, England to Boston, New England, with manuscript "P Packet QDC" sender's endorsement at lower left, datelined "London 25th Sep. 1758", red manuscript "P1N" packet rate and additional manuscript "4dwt16" rate for carriage from New York to Boston), matching "No/11" Franklin's marking on reverse; slightly soiled file folds, still Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
Selling for...$240.00
Will close during Public Auction
776       imageN(ew) L(ondon) 3 dwt. Magenta manuscript postmark and rate on folded letter to Boston, Mass. datelined "New London, June 26th, 1760", forwarded to New Castle, N.H. and rerated "4-8" totaling initial 3 dwt plus the added 1 dwt 8 gr for carriage up to 60 miles, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
Selling for...$240.00
Will close during Public Auction
777       imageNew, York. Light brownish two line handstamp on 1760 folded letter sheet addressed "To the Vice Admiralty Court of Pennsylvania…by the Winchester" endorsed "On His Majesty's Service" at top, manuscript "6.16" dwt/gr triple rating; edge wear and top flap missing, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$40.00
Will close during Public Auction
778       imageNew, York. Brownish two-line handstamp on incoming 1760 folded letter sheet from England to Portsmouth N.H. with "p. Pacquet 23 Aug. 60" routing endorsement and manuscript "P1N" for the paid 1sh packet rate, reverse with London "23/AV" Bishop's mark, manuscript "5.8" rating for carriage from New York to Portsmouth.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$140.00
Will close during Public Auction
779       imageNew, York. Reddish brown two line postmark with manuscript "2/" shilling currency rating on 1762 (Sep. 11) folded letter from London, England to Falmouth Va., datelined folded letter endorsed "p NYK Packet" at bottom left, London "11/SE" Bishop's mark backstamp and red manuscript "P 1N" shilling prepaid packet rating, Virginia "6" pence local currency due rating, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$90.00
Will close during Public Auction
780       imageNew, York. Full clear strike of reddish brown two line postmark on folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. datelined "Kingston (Jamaica) Novr. 12th, 1762" and endorsed "Pr Capt Preston, Via New York", manuscript "3.16" rating, interesting letter regarding Brig being taken of the Jamaica coast by an armed French schooner "belonging to Port Prince" with Brig & Cargo being ransomed for five thousand pieces of eight, Very Fine, a wonderful early high sea piracy letter.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)

Est. $400-600
Selling for...$190.00
Will close during Public Auction

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