Lot 139
Wells Fargo & Co., C.P.R.R, Mess., May 17, blue oval datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with printed "Wells Fargo & Co., Paid" frank to Treasure City Nev., matching small blue "W.F. & Co., May 17, 1869" oval datestamp; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine., Very Fine, ex-Pearce.Estimate $400 - 600.
A SCARCE EARLY EXPRESS USAGE CARRIED ON THE NEWLY INAUGURATED TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD SERVICE THAT COMMENCED ON MAY 15TH.
Realized: $700