Southern Express Company and Texas Express Company. Green printed frank (Haller FS8) on 2¢ brown entire postmarked by "New Orleans La./Feb. 10, '88" duplex datestamp, originated west of the Mississippi River (in Texas) and entered regular mails in New Orleans for Lawrence, Kansas; reduced at left with missing piece on reverse, attractive Very Fine appearance, extremely scarce frank from this 1880's express between Texas and the Gulf States. Estimate  $400 - 600. $0 (Image)