By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 717 - united states postal history western express covers - wells fargo and co. express - overseas usages
Wells Fargo & Co. - Usage to Italy. 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire addressed to Torino, Italy, with blue oval "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, Jamestown" handstamp and matching "Paid" in oval handstamp at top, entering the mails with "N. York Br. Pkt., 23, Apr 2" cds canceling indicia, manuscript ratings and red "Via Di Svizzera" routing handstamp, reverse with red Aachen transit and receiving backstamps, includes the original "Post Sarde" postal due slip with "Genova, Apr 22, 56" cds (second partial strike on reverse of cover) which was attached by sealing wax to the upper left corner of the cover and matching adhesion on reverse of slip; some light cover edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.
A WONDERFUL WELLS FARGO & CO. USAGE TO ITALY VIA PRUSSIAN CLOSED MAIL WITH COVER BEARING THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN POSTAGE DUE SLIP.
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