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SPECIAL NOTE: Lot Numbers with an "A" preceding them will be offered in three special sessions. Please refer to the
Arrangement of the Sale web page for the schedule.
Humboldt Express (Langton) (NV):
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Lot |
Lot Description |
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1190 |
 Humboldt Express (Langton's),
Nevada, 25c Brown (86L1). Ample margins to just touching outer
frameline, blue "Langton's Pioneer Express Star City" oval cancel, fine
impression, tear at bottom, otherwise Fine, one of the most remarkable
designs ever used for an independent-mail stamp
(Image) |
750.00 |
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1191 |
 Humboldt Express (Langton's),
Nevada, 25c Brown (86L1). Horizontal pair, large margins to clear of
outer frameline at bottom, pen cancels and trace of blue "Langton's Pioneer
Express" oval at top, fine impression, negligible corner creases, still
Very Fine, one of two recorded used multiples of this distinctive Western
Express stamp -- far rarer than the more familiar Pony Express issues (Image) |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
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