Lot
472 
Wells, Fargo & Co./Geo. F. Ellis, Agent/Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara). Violet oval agent name date stamp (similar to Leutzinger type 24-4) with manuscript "Paid" above used as Provisional frank with second strike canceling on 2¢ green entire to St. Louis, Mo., additionally franked with 2¢ green Bank Note & tied by "Ogden & San Fran. R.P.O." cds, Very Fine, a rare and perhaps unique provisional frank usage prior to the Santa Barbara 1894 Pullman railroad strike provisional. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $450