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July 2023
United States Postal History
July 6, 12, 18, 2023 in New York City
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LOT# : 361
Date: 06.07.2023 - 11:00
Nevada Postal History
blue oval handstamp on 3c Pink entire to San Francisco with printed Wells, Fargo & Co. frank and "Paid 25 Cts." surcharge, very fine, the nature of this surcharge has been a subject of debate for some time, it was once thought to represent Virginia City Pony Express service, for a complete discussion see "Mystery of the Wells Fargo Surcharge" in James M. Gamett's Nevada Express 1857-1895 (pages 53-58), ex-Jessup
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Starting Price: $200
Hammer Price: $700