Sale 82: United States Advertising Covers

Lot 3036    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) Hagan & Maheim, Commission Merchants, San Francisco, shaded ad on three 1870-74 3¢ green entires to Oregon (Marks correspondence), each ad design slightly different and in colors green, brown and gray, all canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco" oval date stamp, black company frank at left, Very Fine, a handsome trio.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $375

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Lot 3037    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) Hobbs, Gilmore & Co., Manufacturer of Boxes, San Francisco, tan shaded ad on uncanceled 1870, 3¢ green entire (ruled lines) to Ann Arbor, Mich., black company frank at left; slight reduction at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. U82    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $160

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Lot 3038    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) Hobbs, Pomeroy & Co., Manufacturer of Boxes, Crescent City, red corner card overprint on gray shaded "San Francisco" ad, on 1870 3¢ green entire (ruled lines) to Palisades, Nevada, canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco" oval date stamp, black company frank at left; slightly reduced at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. U82    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $375

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Lot 3039    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) Hooker & Co., Hardware, Sacramento, orange shaded ad on 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Georgetown, canceled by blue Wells, Fargo & Co., Sac. City oval date stamp; small corner nick and partial sideflap, black company frank printed downward at right (rare thus), Very Fine.
Scott No. U9    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $210

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Lot 3040    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) J.C. Meussdorffer, Hats & Caps, group of 17 entires, an array of designs and colors from offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Marysville & Portland, Ore., each canceled by appropriate express date stamp, black company frank and typical docketing, some duplication in design/color, overall Very Fine.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $625

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Lot 3041    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) J.C. Morrison Jr., C.D. Old Bourbon, San Francisco, green illustrated shaded ad design showing Bourbon Barrel, on 1870, 3¢ green entire to company, canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Los Angeles" oval date stamp, black company frank at left, Very Fine, a rare illustrated shaded advertising design.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $575

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Lot 3042    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) J.H. Ralston, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Placerville, Idaho, pink shaded ad on 1870, 3¢ green entire to Bentonsport, Iowa, canceled by light cork handstamp, black company frank at left; slightly reduced at right and slightly restored, F.-V.F., a very rare shade ad usage from Idaho.
Scott No. U82    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $450

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Lot 3043    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) J.W. Mackall, Druggist, Lakeport, Cal., tan shaded ad on 1870, 3¢ green entire to San Francisco, canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Lake Port, Oct 15" oval date stamp, black company frank at left, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. U82    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 3044    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) Jacob Gundlach, Bavaria Brewery, San Francisco, reddish brown shaded ad on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Sonoma, canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, S. Frco., Oct 12" cds, black company frank and 1861 docketing at left; light central file fold, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $500

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Lot 3045    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) Kreyenhagen Kruse & Co., San Francisco, green shaded ad on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Jose, canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, S. Frco., Sep 13" cds, black company at left in a downwards position, Very Fine, a rare orientation of the express frank.
Scott No. U9    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $375

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