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Sale 56: The Westpex Sale

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Western Express Covers - Harrier to Leland

Lot 631    

Lamping & Co.'s Express, black company frank at left of 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Strawberry Valley, red "Langton's Pioneer Express, Browns Valley" oval handstamp canceling; cover reduction at right into indicia restored, F.-V.F. appearance, a rare usage of the Langton's handstamp by successor Lamping & Co's and believed to be a unique handstamp.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Samuel Langton was accidently killed on August 24, 1864. Lamping & Co., who were Downieville bankers, purchased Langton's Express and used the Langton's handstamp until May 1865 when Lamping's handstamp arrived.

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