Lot 876
Wells, Fargo & Co., Belmont, Nev., May, blue oval datestamp cancels fresh 2¢ red entire to San Francisco, printed black Wells Fargo 1884 illustrated paid frank, Very Fine and scarce marking.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $270
Lot 877
Wells, Fargo & Co., Carson City, blue oval datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, manuscript "Empire Nev, Oct 24" postmark; opened at right, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 878
Wells, Fargo & Co., Carson City, clear strike of blue oval date stamp on 3¢ Star Die entire to Sacramento, Cal., black company frank at top, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100
Lot 879
Wells Fargo & Co., Tuscarora, Nev., Sep 5, blue oval date stamp on 3¢ green franked entire to Virginia City; expertly restored cover reduction at right including small portion of indicia, Very Fine appearance, still a very rare and possibly unique express date stamp from Tuscarora.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $290
Lot 880
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Virginia City, blue oval handstamp canceling on 1851, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, additional blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Sac Messenger, Nov 24" oval date stamp tying 1857, 3¢ dull red (26), company frank at top, Very Fine and a most unusual usage.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $400
Lot 881
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Virginia City, clear blue oval handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Sacramento City, black company frank; cover reduction at left, Very Fine, a choice strike.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $150
Lot 882
Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Virginia City, blue oval handstamp (Leut. type 3-2) on 1860-61 3¢ entire with black company frank to San Francisco, additionally franked with 1861 3¢ tied by matching blue oval "Paid" handstamp, used in Feb. 1862, Very Fine, a wonderful & rare cover as the 3¢ Star Die had been demonetized, therefore the 1861 3¢ adhesive was necessary.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $475
Lot 883
Wells, Fargo & Co., Virginia City N.T. (Nevada Territory), blue oval date stamp tying Wells Fargo 1864 25¢ red on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, black company frank at top; cover cleaned and cover and stamp slightly repaired with stamp removed and placed back in original position, Fine appearance; with 1967 P.F. certificate (prior to restoration).Scott No. 143L9 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $725
Lot 884
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, From Virginia (City), N.T., black on orange label with illustrated train and steamboat (Mosher WFCX-L545), handstamp town and state, on cover to San Francisco, Cal. without U.S. franking, Very Fine and rare, ex-Hackett.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $675
Lot 885
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, From Virginia (City), black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L545) with illustrated train & steamboat, Virginia in manuscript, affixed on legal size cover to San Francisco with manuscript endorsement "1 Deed" & "Paid"; file fold, Very Fine, a rare Nevada Territory express label usage, ex-Hackett.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $600