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Sale 26: The Westpex Sale

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U.S. Postal History: Western Express Covers (Wells, Fargo & Co. Express; A-N

Lots 404-413 Lots 414-423 Lots 424-433 Lots 434-435

Lot 404    

Wells Fargo & Co. Haller Ty. WF-B frank on 3¢ Red Nesbitt entire (U10) to Big Bar Cal., blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express San Francisco" oval handstamp, neatly docketed, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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Lot 405    

Wells Fargo & Co. Haller Ty. WF-B frank on 3¢ Red Nesbitt entire (U9) to Sacramento, blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express San Francisco" oval handstamp, docketed with "Austin Oct. 18/55" origin date, couple sealed tears barely into frank, small repair at top right, otherwise Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $130

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Lot 406    

Per Wells Fargo & Co's Express. Very scarce printed straight line frank on 1853-55 3¢ entire to San Francisco with printed corner card of "J. Dillon & Co. Stage Proprietors, Stockton, Cal.", some wear & defect affecting indicia, Fine and rare.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $300

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Lot 407    

Envelope, 1855, 10¢ green on buff, die 1. On 1855, 10¢ green on buff entire, fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. U16    Estimate $200 - 250.

Realized: $140

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Lot 408    

Wells Fargo & Co./Bear Valley. Old German style handstamp on 1861 3¢ entire with black company frank addressed to San Francisco, flap torn, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lot 409    

Wells Fargo & Co./Boise Mines--Paid 50 Cts. Red surcharge frank (Haller WF-O6) on unaddressed 3¢ Pink entire (U35), two strikes of blue "Wells, Fargo & Cos. Express S.Frco. 7 Oct." double-circle datestamp, pressed crease at left, still Very Fine, extremely scarce and unusually choice example of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s surcharge frank for service to and from hazardous and remote regions of Idaho Territory.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $450

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Lot 410    

Wells Fargo & Co./Candelaria, Nev. Purple oval handstamp on 3¢ green entire with black company frank to San Francisco, flap & top right corner repaired, light central toning, Fine, a rare Nevada Wells, Fargo & Co. town marking.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $375

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Lot 411    

Wells Fargo & Co./Chinese Camp. Old German style handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ entire with black company frank addressed to San Francisco, F.-V.F (no photo).
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $95

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Lot 412    

Wells Fargo & Co./Cloverdale. Blue oval handstamp on 1860-61 3¢ Star Die entire with black company frank addressed to San Francisco, some minor aging, F.-V.F (no photo).
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $55

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Lot 413    

Wells Fargo & Co's Express/Columbia. Gem strike of purple oval handstamp (Leutzinger Type 10-11) on 1984-86 2¢ brown Plimpton entire with company frank (Haller Type J) to San Francisco, very light toning on face, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $70

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