Lot
295 
Wells Fargo & Co., Julian, Cal., Dec 12. Clear strike of blue oval date stamp (type 12-3) on 1870 3¢ Reay entire to Illinois, black company frank and "San Fran To Ogden, R.P.O., Dec 18" cds with light grid canceling, 1872 docketing on reverse; slight cover reduction and small tear into indica at right, F.-V.F., a rare handstamp with about 5 examples known. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $300