Lot
1691 
Wells, Fargo & Co., "Paid 25 Cts.", black printed frank and surcharge on 3¢ pink entire (U35) canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Carson City, Nov 11" oval datestamp, from the Sinsheimer correspondence to San Francisco, Cal., 1863 pencil docketing; restored corner at lower right and tear at bottom, Fine and scarce surcharged frank.Thomas No. WFE-211 Estimate $150 - 200.
Operated by Wells, Fargo & Co. from August 11th 1862 to 1865. They carried mail and news from Virginia City to Placerville. From Placerville via railroad to Sacramento then by boat to San Francisco. In addition to the adhesive Pony stamps, there were printed envelopes "Paid 25 cts" which were started in 1863. This was for Special Delivery and included "Rapid Letter Service" along the "Pony Trail" to San Francisco.
Realized: $210