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Sale 33: The Westpex Sale

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U.S. Postal History: Western Express Covers - Wells, Fargo & Co. (A-B Towns&

Lots 1607-1616 Lots 1617-1626 Lots 1627-1629

Lot 1607    

Wells Fargo & Co., Acampo, Cal. (San Joaquin). Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-1) on 1893 2¢ violet entire to San Francisco, Cal., blue Haller type H3 printed frank, Very Fine, a rarity.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $220

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Lot 1608    

Wells Fargo & Co., Alviso, Cal. (Santa Clara). Purple straight handstamp (Leutzinger type 14-1) on 1893 2¢ violet entire to Stockton, Cal., black Haller type J printed frank, Very Fine, unlisted town in Leutzinger and the only one known so far.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $230

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Lot 1609    

Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Anaheim. Blue oval handstamp (type 5-2) on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, company frank at top; tiny cover tear at top, Very Fine, a scarce handstamp.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $75

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Lot 1610    

Wells Fargo & Co., Anaheim (LA, Orange). Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 5-2) on 1860 3¢ entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1611    

Wells Fargo & Co., Anaheim (LA, Orange). Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-13) on 1870 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 1612    

Wells Fargo & Co., Angels (Calaveras). Black oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-1) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1613    

Wells Fargo & Co., Antioch (Contra Costa). Black oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1874 3¢ green entire to Martinez, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank; small piece missing at top left, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $45

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Lot 1614    

Wells Fargo & Co., Arroyo Grande, Cal (San Luis Obispo). Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-8) on 1884 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type J printed frank, Very Fine, a very rare town.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $250

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Lot 1615    

Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Aurora. Blue oval handstamp (type 3-11) on two 1861, 3¢ pink entires to San Francisco from correspondence, one to Russ House, black company franks at top showing early and later printing states, F.-V.F.
Scott No. U34    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1616    

Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Aurora. Bold blue oval handstamp (type 3-2) on fresh 1861, 3¢ pink entires to Virginia City, Nevada, company frank at top, Very Fine, a choice usage from Aurora.
Scott No. U35    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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