Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020

Category — Carriers and Local Posts

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950
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Sale 1230, Lot 950, Carriers and Local PostsWells, Fargo & Co. Pony Express, $1.00-$4.00, 10c-25c Horse & Rider Issues (143L1-143L9). Complete sets of the Transcontinental and Virginia City Pony Express stamps, including the $1.00 Garter stamp, unused (no gum), margins full to clear, rich colors, few with small faults (mostly light creases and small thin spots) but in better condition than normally seen, Fine-Very Fine appearing set, Nos. 143L3-143L6 were issued under the terms of a government mail contract; therefore, they have semi-official status

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950