By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 9 - united states postal history western express covers
Paid Over Tracy & Co's Oregon Express. Three-line printed frank in conjunction with Wells, Fargo & Co. frank, printed over 3¢ indicia (Thomas TRA-002)) at top right on 3¢ Nesbitt entire (U10) addressed to "Walla Walla (Village) near New Fort Walla Walla W.T." in Washington Territory, bold clear strike of blue "Tracy & Cos. Express, Portland" oval handstamp; lightly soiled & most of flap missing, Very Fine, ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, with 2004 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
THIS COMBINATION FRANK IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF THE TRACY & CO. OREGON EXPRESS FRANKS WITH ONLY TWO EXAMPLES RECORDED.
Only one example was available to collectors until the Dale-Lichtenstein dispersal. This cover was carried by Tracy & Co. from Portland about 250 miles inland to Walla Walla in Washington Territory (circa 1859-60).
Estimate: $ 1,500 - 2,000
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