Sale 1291 — United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023
Category — New Mexico and Arizona
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
144
1867 November--Wells, Fargo & Co. Way Mail to Tucson. 3c Pink on White entire (U58) to Mr. L. M. Jacobs in Tucson, blue “Wells, Fargo & Co. Express San Bernardino” oval handstamp struck over embossed stamp, this way cover was picked up by Wells Fargo between Los Angeles and San Bernardino, it was handstamped at the express office in San Bernardino and put into the post office there (because there was no receiving office in Tucson) and carried on Route 17212 Hardy Toll Road to Prescott, then Route 17203 to Tucson, “San Bernardino Cal. Nov. 19” circular datestamp and target cancel, minor edgewear and sealed flap separation at bottom, Very Fine, Tucson became the capital of Arizona Territory only 18 days before this was mailed
E. 300-400
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