The Al and Carol Cali Collection
Sun, Jan 18, 2026 04:00PM EST - Sun, Feb 1, 2026 04:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 314
Group of Five (5) Wells Fargo & Express Co. Wanted Posters
Estimate: $250 - $500
Sold for
$500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $1,000 | $50 |
| $3,000 | $100 |
Key Poster #1: “$1500 for the arrest and conviction of the bandit who robbed the conductor, brakeman, and express messenger in charge of Southern Pacific train number 87 between Burlingame and San Francisco about 9:30 PM, February 24, 1914.”Also, “Bandit secured in addition to other valuables, the messenger’s holster and pistol, Colts 38…one open face Waltham Gold watch…and another open face gold watch…and another watch described as a Waltham Vanguard.”Key Poster #2: A reward poster for the arrest and conviction of Edward Fitzgerald and Robert Bell, alias Charles Hogan, who murdered H. W. Herrick, agent for Wells Fargo and Company at Middletown, Lake Co., Cal.Framed Dimensions: Smallest poster frame is 11.5” x 9.” Largest is 13.25” x 10.5”Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $65 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available.
Not examined out of frames
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