Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, Paid, Honolulu, H.I. Red oval handstamp on cover to San Jose, with Hawaii 1882 5c Ultramarine (39) tied by matching oval with Aug. 10, 1883 date, which is repeated on back, cover slightly reduced at left (bit irregular at bottom left), red ink slightly oxidized

FINE. A RARE PRECURSOR OF THE WELLS, FARGO & COMPANY PRINTED FRANK FOR THEIR HAWAIIAN EXPRESS ROUTE.

This form of Wells, Fargo & Co. cover was used shortly after agent George Ashley reopened an office in Honolulu on August 3, 1883. This cover went with the first group of mail prepared by Ashley, on the Hankow, which departed August 15. This may be the earliest known cover from the second period.

Ex Ishikawa and Honolulu Advertiser

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