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Sale 62: Western Postal History

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Texas Expresses

Lots 908-911

Lot 908    

Wells, Fargo & Co., El Paso, Texas, Sep 5, 1889, full purple transit date stamp (type 17-19) on green Mexican frank (WFM-038) 2¢ entire (U311) to Guadalajara, Mexico, faint Wells Fargo San Francisco origin handstamp applied over indicia, complete Wells Fargo Guadalajara receiving handstamp on back side along with a red San Francisco handstamp of "Importers and Commission Merchants Cabrera, Roma & Co.", Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 909    

(Wells, Fargo & Co.) Eagle Pass, Texas, two strikes of purple origin straight line handstamp on 1890 2¢ entire (U311) with green Mexican frank (WFM-038), to Monterey, Mexico, accompanied by piece with oval company handstamp from Eagle Pass, Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

In 1882 the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad extended to the border at Eagle Pass and went on to connect with Mexican National Railroad at Piedras Negras making Eagle Pass an important international center for the southwest.

Realized: $100

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Lot 910    

Wells, Fargo Y Cia., El Paso, Texas, Departamento, Mexo., Nov 12, 1891, full complete red department handstamp (type 21-8) applied to green Mexican frank (WFM-038) 2¢ green entire (U311) to their Agent in Guadalajara, Mexico, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lot 911    

Wells, Fargo & Co., El Paso, Texas, March 2, 1894, purple oval date stamp (type 17-19) used with black printed frank type WFE-060 on 2¢ green entire (U311) carried entirely by Wells Fargo from El Paso, Texas to San Jose, Cal., with rare complete purple Wells Fargo San Jose Depot type 20-3 datestamp on reverse; entire reduced slightly at right with small tear into indicia, otherwise Very Fine, the San Jose mark is believed to be the finest example recorded.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lots 908-911

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