Lot 658
Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, "Bowie, A.T.", black on orange express label with town handstamp, used on 2¢ carmine entire with printed "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express" 1883 Train frank to El Paso, Texas, manuscript "Col. 2" express rating, reverse with magenta "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, El Paso, Tex. Jan 3, 1884" receiving oval; entire repaired at right, Fine appearance.Estimate $200 - 300.
Bowie, Arizona Territory, Cochise County was named for Col. George W. Bowie of the Fifth California Infantry Volunteers.
Realized: $190