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Auction: 24021 - The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction
Lot: 3735

(x) United States of America
Western Express Covers
1890 (July) Tombstone and Oso Negro Stage Line, Sime Gallen Proprietor (Haller FT8) printed corner card, possibly a frank, in fancy ribbon design, on 2c, green on amber entire (U312) in combination with Mexico 5c. addressed to Utica, N.Y., cancelled by Tombstone Arizona d.s. and quartered cork. The reverse with arrival d.s. Envelope slightly reduced at left, clear of corner card, minor edgewear, still quite fresh and fine. A very scarce combination. This line was supposed to have operated from 1880 to 1890.

provenance:
Christie's Robson Lowe New York, October 1991

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Sold for
£1,500