Auction 31

U.S. Autographs, Postal History and Stamps


Western Covers including Wells Fargo


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Lot 17

[California] Los Angeles, 3¢ rose tied by 34 mm MAY 24 c.d.s. to Philadelphia, PA; the second type of c.d.s. from Los Angeles with period of use from 28 Sept 1856 to 9 Sept 1864; the 3¢ first class letter rate went into effect July 1, 1863, indicating this cover was mailed on May 25, 1864; roughly opened at right, Fine overall, rarity rating "4" - very scarce. Scott 65.
Estimate $75 - 100

See Williams, John H. "California Town Postmarks 1849-1935" Vol I; the population of Los Angeles in the 1870 Census was only 5,278!
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Lot 18

Wells, Fargo & Co. / Gold Hill Nev., frank on pink 3¢ postal envelope to San Francisco, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $50 - 75.
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$50
Lot 19

Wells, Fargo & Co. / San Francisco, pretty frank on green 3¢ postal envelope with a handsome c.d.s. APR 9 1877 to Columbia, CA, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $50 - 75.
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$50




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