Sale 62: Western Postal History

Lot 683    

W.F. & Co's Express, S.S. Oregon, Messenger, purple oval handstamp on 3¢ green entire to Salem Ore., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, endorsed "Pr Steamer", paste-up on back with printed black paid frank and red "L & E. Wertheimer, Jun 2, 1883, San Francisco ." double-oval handstamp; opened roughly at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Lot 684    

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat, exceptional bold strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff entire to Genl. Vallejo at Sonora, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; flap tear, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

A GEM USE OF THE WELLS FARGO & CO. STEAMBOAT HANDSTAMP, CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST KNOWN STRIKES.

Realized: $675

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Lot 685    

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat, blue double-oval handstamp on light buff cover to San Francisco Cal.; some stain spots, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $425

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Lot 686    

Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat, blue fancy shield handstamp cancels 3¢ red (U9) entire to San Francisco Cal., light strike of blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Nevada" oval at upper left, Very Fine, ex-Knapp.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $230

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