Worldwide United States Langton's Pioneer Express From "Unionville" (Nev.)
Sale No: 56
Lot No:733
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Langton's, Pioneer Express, From "Unionville" (Nev.), black on yellow label (Mosher LGTX-L1) with manuscript "Unionville" town designation and "Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, From 'Nevada' " black on orange label (Mosher WFCX-L548) with manuscript town designation, on buff legal-size cover to San Francisco Cal., endorsed "Free to Nevada" and "Coll" at top; crease at center and light edge wear, Very Fine and rare use. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Western Express Company Labels used conjunctively on cover are exceedingly rare, and this cover, carried over the same route as that used by Langton's Humboldt Express, is a prime example of such a usage. We offered a similar use in our Sale 41 (lot 783) that realized $1,265. $0 (Image)