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Sale 35: The Autumn Sale

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U.S. Postal History: California Wells, Fargo & Co. Express - Red & Blue Franks

Lots 369-378 Lots 379-388 Lots 389-398 Lots 399-403

Lot 399    

Wells Fargo & Co. Red Frank. Four 1861, 10¢ green entires with printed frank centered at top, all "per Overland" entering the mails at Atchison, Kas.; two with blue "Wells, Fargo & Cos. Express, S. Frco." cds, one forwarded and other endorsed "via Kallamazoo, Mich." pasted up on another 10¢ red frank entire, with original letter with some interesting content; cover faults including reductions, one into indicia, Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $180

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Lot 400    

Wells Fargo & Co. Blue Frank. On 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Folsom w blue "Wells, Fargo & Co./ Sac. City" oval date stamp with original 1859 enclosure, Extremely Fine, a very rare usage of a blue frank entire.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $300

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Lot 401    

Wells Fargo & Co. Blue Frank. On 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Downieville with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co./ Sac. City" double oval date stamp, Very Fine and choice, a rare frank.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $180

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Lot 402    

Wells Fargo & Co. Blue Frank. On 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to the State Senate in Sacramento with blue oval Wells, Fargo & Co./Yreka express handstamp (type 3-2), Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $250

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Lot 403    

Wells Fargo & Co. Blue Frank Balance. 8 covers, all with the rare blue Wells, Fargo & Co. company franks, best being on 3¢ Star Die entire with "S.Fr'co" double circle date stamp, 5 on 3¢ Nesbitt entires & 2 on 3¢ pink entires including Austin, N.T. oval handstamp on paste-up, others with various town handstamps; condition mixed with some F-VF, please inspect (no photo).
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $525

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