Lot Details

July 2023

United States Postal History

July 6, 12, 18, 2023 in New York City

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LOT# : 318
Date: 06.07.2023 - 11:00

Western Expresses

black scroll frank (WHR‐001) on 3c Pink entire to San Francisco, black "Wheeler Express's La Porte" double circle handstamp (WHR-100) and blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Marysville Aug 2" oval, additional dark blue "Dr. E.L. Willard's Book & Drug Store Established 1858 La Porte Sierra Co. Cal." oval (WHR-601), 1865 docketing on reverse, very fine and rare, Thomas records just three examples of the Willard handstamp which is considered an express handstamp because Willard is believed to have been the company's agent at La Porte

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Starting Price: $200
Hammer Price: $2,750