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Lot #59
Lot #61

Lot 60: Grouping of Wells Fargo Express Papers and Records, Including a

Grouping of Wells Fargo Express Papers and Records, Including a Bound Forwarding Book and a Reward Poster for a Rogue Agent

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 60: Grouping of Wells Fargo Express Papers and Records, Including a

Grouping of Wells Fargo Express Papers and Records, Including a Bound Forwarding Book and a Reward Poster for a Rogue Agent

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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Grouping of Wells Fargo Express Papers and Records, Including a Bound Forwarding Book and a Reward Poster for a Rogue Agent

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Item Views: 2582
Catalog Page: 29
Class: Other
Description:

1) Ledger, "RECORD OF WAY-BILLS FORWARDED", labeled to the Tripoli, Iowa office of Wells Fargo & Company, starting November 22, 1905, signed by WF&C agent L. Jenner. 2) Framed display of Wells Fargo Papers, including a money order to the First National Bank of Los Angeles dated September 8 1903, a 1902 dated St. Louis Memorandum Receipt, and a Report of Money Orders from Lyons, Colorado dated 1886. 3) Binder of Wells Fargo papers, including a 1910 dated poster announcing a $50 (approximately $1,200, inflation adjusted) reward for the capture of a Wells Fargo agent who robbed his own post, a card granting free shipping to a WF&C superintendent, a letter and envelope sent via WF, consignors receipts and a small moneybag marked for "Wells Fargo & Co/of Mexico/S.A." originally marked 20 cents and overstamped 25.

Rating Definition:

1) Good, with some wear on the binding and covers. Markings are well defined, with minimal foxing on the pages. 2) Very good, with some foxing and stains. 3) Very good, with some mild stains and foxing.



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