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Sale 79: The George J. Kramer Collection of Western Trails and Routes

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Western Express - Oregon & Washington

Lot 3353    

Tracy & Co. Oregon Express, rare printed frank on 3¢ pink (U34) entire with "Tracy & Co." ribbon frank (TRA-007) at left and struck with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Portland" oval handstamp to Bodago, Sonoma County, Cal.; edge wear and flap missing, F.-V.F., A rare conjunctive use.
Thomas No. TRA-207    Estimate $500 - 750.

The "One Dollar" printed frank is the rarest of the Salmon River & Nez Perces Express franks. During 1861 and 1862, this company carried between the Salmon River and Nez Perces Mines and Walla Walla, Washington Territory where it connected with Wells, Fargo & Co. as well as Tracy & Co.

Realized: $700

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