Sale 21: The Autumn Sale

Lot 315    

Wells Fargo & Co., 1862-64, 25¢ blue. Tied by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Gold Hill Utah" oval handstamp (Leutzinger type 8-2) with second strike canceling on 1861 3¢ entire to Sacramento, black company frank at top, cover reduced at right slightly into indicia, F.-V.F., a very scarce usage from Gold Hill, Utah.
Scott No. 143L8+U35    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 316    

Wells Fargo & Co. / Agent & Messenger markings. Small group of six covers all with straight line Route Agents handstamps, plus five covers with Wells, Fargo & Co. Messenger handstamps with numeral at center, all with Wells, Fargo & Co. company frank, one with coner nick otherwise in nice condition, worth inspection.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $290

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Lot 317    

Wells Fargo & Co./Bay/Express. Bold negative seal handstamp on 2¢ entire to "Lew J. Bay, Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Tucson, Arizona" with manuscript "June 1882" alongside & "Letter Boy/Pony Delivery" at bottom left, slightly ragged at left, Very Fine and unusual, this appears to be an impression of a seal intended for sealing wax, the Wells, Fargo & Co. Bank History Room has no record of this marking.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $675

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Lot 318    

Wells Fargo & Co./Bay/Express. Negative seal handstamp on 2¢ entire to San Francisco with magenta Wells, Fargo & Co. arrival handstamp, top left corner replaced, Fine, this handstamp was made by Lew Bay, a Wells, Fargo & Co. agent stationed in Tucson, AZ & this is an impression of a seal intended for sealing wax, the Wells, Fargo & Co. Bank History Room has no record of this marking.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $450

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Lot 319    

Wells Fargo & Co./Clarksville. Two strikes of blue oval handstamp with Old German type script (Leutz. 3-2) on 1861 3¢ entire with black company frank to San Francisco, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $170

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Lot 320    

Wells Fargo & Co./Coloma. Two 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entires addressed to "Hon. J. W. Denver" in Sacramento, Cal. with black oval Wells, Fargo & Co./Coloma handstamp with Old German type script (Leutz. 3-1), both with original enclosure included written by A. St. Clair Denver with political contents, the 1st letter dated "Coloma Nov. 18, 1860" states, "Dear Will, I have just returned from Placerville. The general impression there among our friends is that Hunter will support you. Now my own opinion is that Conness (John) and all of the old Broderick element from this county will try to unite on Randolph…Conness I believe is figuring for Governor next fall.", the 2nd letter is datelined "Coloma Nov. 23, 1860" and reads, "Dear Will, Why the devil don't you write to me. I do not know where you are, what you are doing or expect to do. Conness wants to run for Governor next fall-at least I am satisfied of it from what his friends say. So you see what is up, in that quarter. If you can get along without him let him go to the devil-if not make the most you can of him.", 1st envelope with two flap tears which extends onto front affecting frank, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 321    

Wells Fargo & Co./Express/Colomo. Oval handstamp with Old German type script (Leutz. 3-1) on stampless cover with matching "Paid" handstamp to Mormon Island, two trivial edge tears ar right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 322    

Wells Fargo & Co./El Dorado. Oval (Leutz. L7-34) handstamp on 1864-65 3¢ entire with company frank to San Francisco with blue Wells, Fargo & Co. oval receiving handstamp applied on arrival (this cancel is some often seen cancelling revenue stamps), flap torn with some minor soiling, Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $50

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Lot 323    

Wells Fargo & Co., El Dorado County Balance. Lot of 19 entires with Wells, Fargo & Co. company frank & various handstamps of El Dorado County, included is Diamond Spr. (in blue with manuscript "Coll. 50¢"), Coloma (3), Colomo (2), Latrobe (2), Greenwood (3), Georgetown (4), Clarksville, Shingle Springs, El Dorado, Forest Hill, etc., mixed condition, worth inspection.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 324    

Wells Fargo & Co./Fiddletown. Blue oval (Leutz 11-9) handstamp on 1864-65 3c entire with black company frank to Carson City, entire with orginal entire dated "June 9, 1865", two trivial tears at top left, also included are a number of 1850's newsapaper ads for various Express Companies, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $180

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