Sale 1144 — Smithsonian National Postal Museum Benefit Auction
Sale Date — Tuesday, 13 December, 2016
Category — 1851-56 Postal History: Indian Territory & Western Covers
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
163
3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Full margins to barely in, bright color, tied by red "Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express Nevada" oval handstamp on cover to San Francisco, clear strike of TOO LATE/SACRAMENTO" two-line handstamp, some minor wear, missing part of top flap, Very Fine and attractive use, this was apparently received too late at Sacramento to make the normal connection to San Francisco, with 2007 P.F. certificate
E. 500-750
900