Sale 62: Western Postal History

Lot 621    

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Benicia, small blue oval handstamp ties 3¢ dull rose (26) on cover to Folsom Cal in care of Wells Fargo agent, printed "Young Ladies' Seminary, Benicia" fancy corner card; some edge staining, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $140

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Lot 622    

(Solano) Wells Fargo & Co., Oct 12, Rio Vista, full strike of blue oval date stamp on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, black company printed frank at top, Very Fine and choice, very scarce this nice.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $160

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Lot 623    

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, Suisun, Cal., blue oval handstamp cancels 2¢ Columbian entire to Petaluma Cal., printed blue Wells Fargo 1892 Columbian illustrated frank, magenta "Jan 10 1894" straightline handstamp, Very Fine and scarce marking.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 624    

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Vaccaville, blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ pink (U58) entire to San Francisco Cal., printed black Wells Fargo paid frank, three partial "Collect" framed handstamps, reverse with paste-up 3¢ pink (U58) entire cancelled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Sac Messenger" oval datestamp and two matching "Collect" framed handstamps, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $300.

Realized: $220

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Lot 625    

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co., Vaca-Station, Jul 3, blue oval date stamp (Leutzinger type 11-9) on 1864 3¢ pink entire to San Francisco, Cal., black Haller type E printed frank, original enclosure; slightly trimmed at right, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Leutzinger.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $200

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Lot 626    

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, From Vallejo, Cal., black on red label on package tag to Capitola, Cal.; small nick in tag, otherwise Very Fine, a rare label and usage, only three examples recorded of this style label from Vallejo.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 627    

(Solano) Wells, Fargo & Co's, Vallejo Junction, Cal., bold strike of purple oval handstamp on 2¢ brown entire to San Francisco, printed black Wells Fargo paid frank; mild toning, F.-V.F., a choice strike.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $270

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