Lot
838 
Wells, Fargo & Co., Walla Walla (W.T.), blue oval handstamp on 3¢ pink entire with black company frank to Dalles, Org with rare "Paid 25 Cts." printed surcharge at bottom left, slightly reduced at right & small cover stain, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600.
Circa 1863 cover originating in Oregon or Idaho mines with Wells Fargo surcharge of 25 cents at lower-left. A small printing of this 25 cents charge was made - most show the surcharge under the frank. Less than 5 examples of this type are recorded. A Wells Fargo rarity.
Realized: $650