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Sale 35: The Autumn Sale

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U.S. Postal History: California Wells, Fargo & Co. Express - Steamboat

Lots 412-417

Lot 412    

Wells Fargo & Co./Steamboat. Blue double line oval express handstamp (type 2-3) on plain cover to San Francisco with red "Paid" in oval handstamp, Very Fine, scarce steamboat handstamp found on plain covers during 1853.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $525

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Lot 413    

Wells Fargo & Co./Steamboat. Clear blue oval handstamp (type 2-2) on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco with company frank at top left, reverse with Stockton, Cal. merchant corner card handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $160

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Lot 414    

Wells, Fargo & Co./Steamboat. Blue oval express handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to S.F., with Stockton, Cal. merchant ad handstamp on reverse; minor corner wear at top, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $375

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Lot 415    

Wells Fargo & Co./Steamboat. Full blue oval express handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco with black company frank at top, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $270

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Lot 416    

Wells, Fargo & Co. Steamboat Markings. 8 covers, 3 with blue shield shaped handstamps, others with blue oval handstamps, all on 1853-55, 3¢ red Nesbitt entires; generally F-VF and attractive group (no photo).
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $950

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Lot 417    

Wells Fargo & Co./Agency at Panama. Manuscript endorsement on 1853-55 10¢ Nesbitt entire from Philadelphia office by steamer to their Panama agency, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $140

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Lots 412-417

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