Lot 761
Wells, Fargo & Co., Sacramento, Aug. 11, blue circular handstamp struck over indicium of 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco with company frank at left, entire with stunning pink all-over shaded advertising of "H. G. Smith, Pioneer Flour Mill, Sacramento", Extremely Fine, a beautiful cover in choice condition.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $400
Lot 762
Wells Fargo & Co, No. San Juan, Cal., Jul 10, blue oval datestamp as origin indication on Wells, Fargo & Co's Express black on orange illustrated train label, affixed on yellow Shattuck correspondence cover to Placerville Cal.; label with couple small scuffs, Very Fine and rare Wells Fargo label use.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325
Lot 763
Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat, bold strike of fancy blue shield framed handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire with printed Wells Fargo frank to Sacramento Cal., Very Fine and choice strike.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $350
Lot 764
Wells Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat, sharp strike of blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire with printed Wells Fargo frank to San Francisco Cal., reverse with "Hewlett & Collins, General Merchandise, Stockton Cal." oval handstamp as flap seal; small edge nick top left, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $170
Lot 765
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Steamboat, blue box handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Sacramento, with manuscript notation "Wells Fargo & Co." at top and backflap with circular Nesbitt seal, Very Fine, a scarce early steamboat agent marking.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $290