By: H. R. Harmer Inc
lot # 318 - Independent Carriers and Express Companies Western Expresses
black scroll frank (WHR‐001) on 3c Pink entire to San Francisco, black "Wheeler Express's La Porte" double circle handstamp (WHR-100) and blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Marysville Aug 2" oval, additional dark blue "Dr. E.L. Willard's Book & Drug Store Established 1858 La Porte Sierra Co. Cal." oval (WHR-601), 1865 docketing on reverse, very fine and rare, Thomas records just three examples of the Willard handstamp which is considered an express handstamp because Willard is believed to have been the company's agent at La Porte
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