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Sale 33: The Westpex Sale

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

Lots 1677-1686 Lots 1687-1696 Lots 1697-1704

Lot 1677    

Wells Fargo & Co., Georgetown (El Dorado). Oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-1) on 1853 3¢ red entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine, unusual handstamp date "FEB 15" on indicia, 1859 docketing, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 1678    

Wells Fargo & Co., Georgetown (El Dorado). Oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) 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 1679    

Wells Fargo & Co., Georgetown (El Dorado). Blue oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to Silver City, Nev., black Haller type E printed frank; slightly trimmed at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $50

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Lot 1680    

Wells Fargo & Co., Gilroy (Santa Clara). Oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 3-10) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $70

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Lot 1681    

Wells Fargo & Co., Gilroy, Cal. (Santa Clara). Red oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-var) on 1887 2¢ green entire to San Jose, Cal., black Haller type J printed frank, Extremely Fine, an unlisted postmark type.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $75

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Lot 1682    

Wells Fargo & Co., Gilroy, Cal. (Santa Clara). Bold purple oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 10-1) on 1887 2¢ green entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type J printed frank, Extremely Fine, pictured in Leutzinger (pg. 238).
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $95

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Lot 1683    

Wells Fargo & Co., Gold Run (Placer). Blue oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) and matching target handstamp canceling on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, Very Fine.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1684    

Wells Fargo & Co., Grangeville, Cal (Tulare, Kings). Purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 10-1) on 1893 2¢ violet Columbian entire to Lemoore, Cal., blue Haller type H3 printed frank; vertical fold, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1685    

Wells Fargo & Co., Grass Valley, Cal (Nevada). Corner card cover with overlapping black on red label (Mosher WFCX-L487) to Downieville, Cal, manuscript "Value $50.00" & "Pd 25¢" notations; tear at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $100

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Lot 1686    

Wells Fargo & Co., Grayson (Stanilaus). Blue oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to Stockton, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, slightly trimmed at right, Extremely Fine, an exceptional strike and very rare thus.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $250

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