Post by doubletransfer on Jul 28, 2018 11:23:26 GMT -5
Get the complete run of the "Springer's Handbook of North American Cinderella Stamps Including Taxpaid Revenues", I think the complete run is around 12 handbooks.
Is it really different handbooks (I've seen one major dealer list it as "volumes" even though the book says "edition"), or are they simply updates of the previous edition handbook? I've never perused one, but it's on my list.
Looks like a good spot to show some favourites (No forgeries allowed)
I should start with the A's but this is my favourite issue
Wells Fargo Henry Wells and William Fargo, experienced with delivery expresses in the east, established the Wells Fargo & Co. company to do business in the west. Originally focusing on banking, they soon became an all-purpose business with hands in transportation and communication. Wells helped to found the Overland Mail Company in 1856. This stagecoach line was taken over under Wells Fargo's control in 1860, and secured the company's place as the most important express in the west.
Two Iconic US companies in one photo (PESCADERO, CALIFORNIA, 1890)
When Wells Fargo & Co. took complete control of the Pony Express contract in 1861, they lowered the rate from $5 per ½ oz. to $2 per ½ oz. They issued two stamps, lithographed by Britton & Rey A $2 red and a $4 green. These stamps were only used for three months before the price was once again lowered. Sc 143L1 & L2
Due to a government act passed in March of 1862, Wells Fargo was forced to cut their prices in half. Three new stamps, again produced by Britton & Rey, were issued: a $1 red, a $2 green, and a $4 black. Sc 143L3 & L4
Sc 143L5 & L7
No longer needing to deliver news across the country, Wells Fargo shifted the focus of its Pony Express to speedy letter delivery. This new Pony Express charged 10¢ for each ½oz., and new brown stamps were made to reflect this change. When the price was raised to 25¢ in 1863, blue and red stamps of the appropriate denominations were issued. Sc 143L8 &L9
Missing above is the 143L6 Shield & Buckle stamp. Very expensive and 99% forgeries
Another iconic Local but with lots of pitfalls awaiting collectors. Established in 1844, this was an inter-urban express company. It was the successor to “Pomeroy & Cos”. The service operated between Buffalo and New York City with stops in Rochester, Syracuse, Rome, Utica, Schenectady and Albany. Engraved by John E. Gavit, Albany, KY. (Seen as “GAVIT” in bottom part of stamp). Sheets of 40 (8×5). Gavit engraved several US postal issues. The challenges with this series are the large numbers of unissued stamps and the various papers used that include:
Thick Wove Paper Possibly all remainders or reprints Shown above - yellow surface colored & colored through the paper
Thin Pelure Paper Probably all issued
Thin Handmade Bond Paper All issued The black & red (shades) are very common and can be obtained for under $10
Fibrous Paper All unissued? These may be remainders/reprints that show up for sale fairly frequently posing as the issued variety - they are plentiful with minimal value.
Lots of forgeries plus common remainders & reprints sold as issued stamps
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