Sale 71: The Sescal Sale

Lot 1978 /o   

Wells Fargo & Co. Pony Express Issues, group of 13 stamps; includes mint 143L1, 143L3-143L4, 143L5 two singles, 143L7-143L8, 143L9 single and margin pair, used with 143L2 with manuscript cancels that may be contemporary (cat $6,000, not counted), 143L3 and 143L8 with blue handstamp cancels; condition varies and virtually all with Pinchot certificate stating all genuine, generally F.-V.F.
Scott No. 143L1//143L9    $2,235.

Realized: $1,350

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Lot 1979 o   

Wells Fargo & Co. Stamp Group, mint and used group comprising mint 143L3-143L5 and 143L7-143L8 singes, plus used 143L3 with blue oval cancel, 143L3 with blue oval and New York cds, 143L7 and 143L8 with blue ovals; some faults, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 143L3//143L8    $2,840.

Realized: $1,350

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Lot 1980    

Wells Fargo & Co., 1861, $2 green, clear to large margins, strong color, sealed tear at top and tiny tear at right, Very Fine appearance; with S. Pinchot & Son certificate.
Scott No. 143L4    $4,500.

Fewer than ten used examples of the $2.00 Horse & Rider second issues are reported. The $2.00 Green Second Issue is extremely scarce in used condition. Only two covers are recorded.

Realized: $2,100

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