(Tracy & Spear's Express) T&S. Manuscript with boxed "Paid" used as frank on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire used as a paste-up, carried from the Placerville area to San Francisco, operating north of Placerville T&S turned this letter over to the Wells Fargo at Spanish Flat with cds for November applied (we know from other letters that the agent at Spanish Flat was using the same canceling device for both the U.S. Mail and WF...
Auction # 60 - The Westpex Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
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Apr 23, 2015 America/Los_Angeles
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 60 - The Westpex Sale
Thursday Apr 23, 2015 08:00 to Sunday Apr 26, 2015 14:00 America/Los_Angeles
Last date for bids:
Thursday Apr 23, 2015 07:00 Europe/London
We are pleased to have been named once again as the Official Auctioneer for the West Coast’s premier philatelic exhibition. For this special event we will be offering over 3600 lots, which will feature the Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the United States 1861 1c Issue, the Charles Meroni Collection of Registry Labels, the Randolph Smith Collection of United States Plate Number Singles and Plate Blocks, plus a stunning array of United States Stamps and Postal History. The Worldwide includes a fine array of Western Europe with Important France and a wonderful selection of collection and balance lots.
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1800 Old Bayshore Hwy
Burlingame, CA 94010
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Lot #727 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Hunter to Washburn's
Washburn's Exp(ress). Pencil endorsement with additional "WH/1.00" Agent's initials & express rate on 1855 incoming folded letter from Aberdeen, Scotland, addressed "Halfway house between Deer Creek & Bridge Port by Marsvale (Marysville)", with green "Aberdeen, Paid, De 6, 1855" origin boxed date stamp and red crayon "1/2½" rating, Liverpool transit on reverse, Very Fine, a very rare express with only a...
Lot #728 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo & Co. Pony Express
Wells Fargo & Co., 1861, $2 red. Large margins except just touched at top, rich color, tied by blue "Wells Fargo & Co., Placerville, May 2" oval datestamp on 10c green on buff Star Die entire (U33) with Wells, Fargo & Co. red printed frank addressed to J.W. Smith at Tuscola Ill., partial green "St. Joseph Mo. May 14" cds applied on arrival after, clear strike of "Atchison, Kan. Oct. 12" double-circle datestamp applied on...
Lot #729 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo & Co. Pony Express
Wells Fargo & Co., 1862-64, 25¢ blue. Clear to large margins, tied by "Wells, Fargo & Co., Express, Aurora" blue oval handstamp on 1860, 3¢ pink franked entire to San Francisco, Cal., second strike of blue oval cancelling indicia; small cover corner tear from opening and faint gum toning around stamp, still Very Fine.
Scott No. 143L8; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A LOVELY VIRGINIA PONY EXPRESS USAGE FROM...
Lot #730 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo & Co. Pony Express
Wells Fargo & Co., 1862-64, 25¢ blue. Clear to mostly large margins, tied by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Virginia City, N.T., May 14" oval date stamp on 1861 3¢ entire front to San Francisco, docketed 1863 at left, black company frank at top, front with edge faults, Fine.
Scott No. 143L8; $4,000 on cover; Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #731 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Calico, Cal. Red" Express" type 10-11 handstamp applied on 1884, 2¢ brown (U277) entire posted from the ghost town to San Bernardino, black printed frank (WFE-060); opened and reduced at right slightly into indicia, still a Very Fine strike.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #732 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co's Express, California & Mexican Coast Routes, Paid 10 Cents. Black printed franked at top of cover to San Francisco, Cal., franked with 1879, 1c + 2c Juarez Issues, La Paz, cons 3079, 1c single with overprint and pair of later, tied by purple grid handstamps, Cota & Pelaez corner card at left, reverse with 1880 company date stamp and "Franco En La Paz, 17 Set, 80" oval date stamp; margin nick at...
Lot #733 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co's Express, California & Mexican Coast Routes, Paid 10 Cents. Blue printed franked at top of cover to San Francisco, Cal., franked with 1882, 5c Juarez, Mazatlan, cons 2782 tied by blue Wells, Fargo & Co., Mexican Route oval handstamp, with blue Wells, Fargo & Co's Express printed franked at top, "Wells, Fargo & Co., Guaymas, Mexo." oval transit handstamp; cover slightly reduced...
Lot #734 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Daggett, Cal. Very rare red date stamp (type 16-2) on 1874, 3¢ green entire (U163) to Los Angeles, black printed frank (WFE-030) at top; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, two or three examples are possibly known from this location.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #735 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Elko, Mar 13. Blue oval date stamp on 1874, 3¢ green (U163) entire posted to San Jose, Cal., with allover shaded ad of Russell & Bradley, black printed frank (WFE-030a) at left and San Jose receiving mark on reverse; small tear at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Russell ran a freight and pack train between Placerville and Virginia City before forming a...
Lot #736 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Indian Diggins. Clear brownish oval handstamp on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, black early printed frank type (WFE-020); reduced at right a bit into indicia, a Very Fine strike, with only two examples known from this gold ghost town.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
The other example set a record for a Wells Fargo handstamp in our December 2002 auction when it sold from Basil...
Lot #737 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Kernville, Sep 17. Beautiful dark blue strike of oval date stamp on 1883, 2¢ red (U231) entire; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, two examples of the rare Kernville 11-9 handstamp are known.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #738 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Markleeville, May 15. Blue oval date stamp on 1860, 3¢ pink franked entire to Oakland, Cal., forwarded to San Francisco with red "J. Bamber & Co., S.F., May 17" cds; cover a bit reduced at left, Very Fine, a scarce express combination.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #739 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Cos. Express, New York, Jun 2. Ultramarine double-circle datestamp ties well centered 10¢ green (68) on light buff cover to San Francisco Cal., endorsed "North Star" at top left; reduced slightly at left with small corner mend at bottom left, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #740 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co. Express, New York, Nov 1. Blue cds tying 1861, 10¢ green on 1861, 10¢ green entire (U41) to San Francisco, black printed frank WFE-042a located top left side; small cover edge tears at bottom and stamp vertical torn at left, Very Fine appearance, six examples of this East Coast frank WFE-042a are recorded on ten cent rated envelopes, all used from New York.
Scott No. 68; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #741 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Ontario, Cal. Purple express handstamp on 1893, 2¢ Columbian entire (U349) with a "Los Angeles, September 10, 1893" receiving handstamp; back flap reattached, Very Fine, it is believe that only two examples of the Ontario handstamp are known.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #742 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Paid. Red printed Wells Fargo frank (WFE-031) on an 1861, 10¢ green entire (U40), unused example of a frank type that is found with the surcharge omitted (Boise Mines) below the frank; pieces out of top and taped at left, about Fine appearance, only two examples are known to exist with the missing surcharge.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #743 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Paid, Through Our California And Atlantic Express. Black printed frank (WFE-042a) located top left side of an unused 1864, 3¢ pink entire (U58) envelope, exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine, only two examples of this frank type have been recorded on the three cent entire, the other is found on a used envelope to San Francisco.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #744 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Pasadena, Cal. Purple handstamp on 1893, 2¢ Columbian entire (U349) addressed to Los Angeles; missing back flap and reduced top right corner, otherwise Very Fine, less than five examples of the Pasadena 16-2 type handstamp are recorded.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #745 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Pomona, Ca. Purple oval date stamp on 1890, 2¢ green entire (U311) to Los Angeles, black printed frank WFE-060, Los Angeles 1893 receiving mark is present over indicia; stained on back and is present on front, Fine appearance, two or three examples of the Pomona 16-23 are believed to exist.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #746 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Providence, Cal. Violet express handstamp (type 10-18) on 1874 3¢ green entire to Daggett, Cal., black printed frank type WFE-030; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Providence is a ghost town that was located in the eastern Mojave Desert.
Lot #747 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Puente, Cal. Purple oval express handstamp (10-4) on 1884, 2¢ red entire (U236) to San Francisco, black printed frank WFE-060, 1884 receiving backstamp; cover reduced and light stained at left, F.-V.F., it is believed that two examples are known from Puente.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #748 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Redlands, Cal. Purple oval express handstamp on unaddressed 1893, 2¢ Columbian entire (U349) with "Los Angeles, September 22, 1893" handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #749 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells Fargo & Co., Sacramento. Blue oval handstamp on fresh 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to San Francisco, with Blue Coast Frank printed at upper left, Very Fine and rare, this is the Only Recorded Example of a Blue Frank Printed At the Upper Left of an Entire, ex Metkin.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
It is speculated that the blue frank designated special carriage on the Sacramento River steamboats, because...
Lot #750 - united states postal history Western Express Covers - Wells Fargo to Whiting
Wells, Fargo & Co's, Express, San Diego, Cal. Blue oval handstamp tying Wells Fargo & Co., 1883-88, Blue Newspaper Stamp (natural s.e.'s at top and right) on wrapper to Coronado, Cal., Very Fine and rare, with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 143LP9; $2,400 on wrapper.
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