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Wells Fargo & Co., 1862-64, 10¢ brown, 25¢ blue & 25¢ red, blocks of 4, no gum, each with full margins on one side and wide sheet margins around, all exceptionally fresh with brilliant colors, Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 143L7-143L9 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A SUPERB BLOCK OF FOUR SET OF THE WELLS, FARGO & CO. VIRGINIA CITY PONY EXPRESS ISSUES.
This was a Private Enterprise of Wells, Fargo & Co. for the rapid handling of letters between San Francisco and the mining region around Virginia City, Nevada. Adhesive stamps were affixed to Wells Fargo franked envelopes which for the extra charge indicated by the stamps, gave rapid service by pony. Letters went from San Francisco to Sacramento by Boat, then by Pony. The service started Aug. 11, 1852 with an extra Pony Charge of 10 cents. This rate was increased in 1863 to 25 cents. The color of the 25 cents was changed from blue to red in 1864 and the service was ended in early 1865.
Current Opening Bid: $1,000