Lot 374
Southern Express Co. and Texas Express Co. Green printed frank (Haller FS8) on 2¢ Brown entire (U278) with "New Orleans La. Feb. 11, 1888" duplex datestamp, originated west of the Mississippi River (in Texas) and entered regular mails in New Orleans for Athens, Ga., some minor cover wrinkles & reduced at left, F.-V.F., extremely scarce frank from this 1880's express between Texas and the Gulf States; with 2001 P.S.E. certificate.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $575