Lot
1524 
(Oregon Expresses) Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, La Grande O., very clear oval handstamp in blue on 1861 3¢ pink entire with Wells Fargo printed frank and "Paid 25 Cts." surcharge printed integrally with the frank, to Dalles City (The Dalles), "opened by… through mistake July 13th 64" pencil annotation on the back, reduced at left, edge wear, Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Wells Fargo covers with the 25 Cts. surcharge printed integrally with the frank are known used only from eastern Oregon and southern Idaho in 1864.
Realized: $270