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Sale 31: The Autumn Sale

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U.S. Postal History: Western Express Covers (Wells, Fargo & Co., A-P Towns&#

Lots 279-288 Lots 289-298 Lots 299-308 Lots 309-311

Lot 279    

Truman & Co.'s Express, S.F. & S.J. Rail Road. Illustrated locomotive frank (Haller FT12, Ty. 1a) on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to San Jose, manuscript canceled; cover expertly repaired with sealed tear and backflap added, F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott No. U35    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $80

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Lot 280    

W.H. Robinson, Express Agent, Sacramento. Oval handstamp on cover to Sacramento, franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red, horiz pair tied by manuscript cancels with "Rexford Flats, Dec 18" origin postmark (New York), "Rec 1st April 1852" docketing at left; light cover edge wear and small stamp tear, otherwise Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $95

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Lot 281    

Wells Fargo & Co., Express. Five 1853-64 3¢ entires with oval handstamps; various towns including Genova, San Andreas, Jamestown & Suisun in blue with company frank, Iowa Hill in black without frank, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $150

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Lot 282    

Wells Fargo & Co. Oval date stamps on eight 1853-74 3¢ entires; various towns including Colusa, Columbia, Red Bluff, Truckee, La Porte, Dalles, O., Roseburg, O. & Dayton N.T., F.-V.F. overall.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $200

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Lot 283    

Wells Fargo & Co's Express. 1860 commission envelope by San Francisco office from Beekman's Express, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $200

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Lot 284    

Wells Fargo & Co. Blue oval date stamps on seven 1864, 3¢ pink entires; various towns including scarce Hunter's, Spanish Ranch, Chico, Vaca-Station, Auburn, Dixon & Folsom, F.-V.F. overall.
Scott No. U58    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $325

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Lot 285    

Wells Fargo & Co. Black company frank on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Ithaca, N.Y., with "Union Pacific R.R., May 10" cds and cork canceling, docketed "May 6, 69" at left; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a wonderful railroad usage postmarked the day the Golden Spike was driven connecting the transcontinental railroad.
Scott No. U58    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 286    

Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Austin, Nev., Oct 25, 1886. Red oval date stamp on 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, black company frank at top; cover soiling, Fine, very scarce.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $45

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Lot 287    

Wells Fargo & Co., C.P.R.R, Mess., May 17. Blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Treasure City, Nev., matching small "W.F. & Co., May 17, 1869" oval date stamp and company frank at top; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a scarce early express usage carried on the newly inaugurated transcontinental railroad service which commenced on May 15th.
Scott No. U58    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $650

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Lot 288    

Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Calico, Cal. Purple oval handstamp (type 10-11) on 1884, 2¢ brown entire to Waterman, Cal., black printed company frank; slight cover reduction at left, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $425

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