Heinrich Köhler 385 Auction – Day 1

Wells, Fargo & Co, Ophir, Nevada Territory, circa 1864, blue oval datestamp on 3 c. pink postal stationery entire, with Wells Fargo printed frank at left, to Carson City, Nevada, with grey shaded all-over advertisement for “Hackett & Kendall / Dealers in General Merchandise / Ophir / Nevada”, upper right corner slightly clipped, otherwise very fine, a desirable cover, rare given the combination of the scarce blue Wells Fargo cancellation and full-front advertisement.