Lot 923
U.S., Wells Fargo & Co. (1852-1896): "Gerrish" Pony Express to San Francisco, 10¢ "pumpkin" entire (#U41) mailed from New York on Oct. 12 (1861), Wells Fargo type 2 frank in red at left, St. Joseph's Oct. 17 Pony Express h.s. in black (Saint Joseph, Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express Company with Pony Express), received in San Francisco on Oct. 29, used at the end of the fourth period (Oct. 10 to Oct. 24, 1861), a very desirable cover, Fine to Very Fine last offered on the market in 1972. #W65 (illustrated on page 144) in Frajola, Kramer & Walske book, only 71 westbound covers recorded.
Estimate $15,000-20,000.
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| Realized $20,700 |
