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Click here to view more Express Mail United States and Worldwide Philatelic Literature for sale. AM PHIL CONGRESS - ANTHOLOGY
 Literature #3730. American Philatelic Congress. HANDBOOK #18, WASHINGTON D C. Published 1952. SB. Camp Chase Ohio POW (17); Western Express study (12); John Wiley's 1c Despatch (9); Canal Zone Counterfeits & Rarity (15); Greek Occ. of North Epirus WW II issues (11); 1882-1902 NY City Registered Letter Marks (7); Schleswig-Holstein (5).


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Literature #10961. American Philatelic Congress. HANDBOOK #18, WASHINGTON D C. Published 1952. HB. Camp Chase Ohio covers (17); Western Express study (12); John Wiley's 1c Despatch (9); Canal Zone Counterfeits & Rarity (15); Greek Occ. of North Epirus WW II issues (11); 1882-1902 NY City Registered Letter Marks (7); Schleswig-Holstein (5).


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Literature #3667. American Philatelic Congress. HANDBOOK #31, PHOENIX, AZ. Published 1965. HB. 200 p. Illus. 10 U.S. philatelic articles; Japan Forgeries & Postmarks (24); Guatemala Barrios issue (17); Ghana (10).


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STAMP SPEC - ANTHOLOGY
 Literature #3766. Lindquist, H. STAMP SPECIALIST #10, BROWN BOOK. Published 1943. 010 edition. HB. 128 p. Illus. U S 30c imperf of 1860 (15); Russia Small Head types of 1923-27 (14); Puerto Rico (24); U S 1861 3c colors; Canada 17c 1859 color (14).


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Literature #3769. Lindquist, H. STAMP SPECIALIST #14, BLACK BOOK. Published 1945. 014 edition. HB. 128 p. Illus. Barnard's Cariboo Express (30); rare Western Franks (10); Insurance cancels of Civil War Revenues (25).


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Literature #3773. Lindquist, H. STAMP SPECIALIST #18, MAHOGANY BOOK. Published 1947. 018 edition. HB. 128 p. Illus. Burdell's Express (20); Express Co. Labels (19); U S P O in Shanghai (9); Norway Postage Dues (23); British Postal Service from Peru (8).


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WESTERN POSTAL - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #11054. Berthold, V. HANDBOOK OF THE WELLS, FARGO & CO'S HANDSTAMPS AND FRANKS USED IN THE UNITED STATES & DOMINION OF CANADA AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES. Published 1926. Triad reprint edition. Card. 85 p. Many illus. of markings used in U S, Canada, Foreign Countries. Short histories of each line, with values.


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Literature #1325. Berthold, Victor M. HANDBOOK OF THE WELLS, FARGO & CO'S HANDSTAMPS AND FRANKS USED IN THE UNITED STATES & DOMINION OF CANADA AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES. Published 1926. Bluss reprint edition. Card. 85 p. Shows many markings used in U S, Canada, Foreign Countries. Short histories of each line, with values.


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Literature #634. Biggs, Donald C. PONY EXPRESS, CREATION OF THE LEGEND. Published 1956. 1st edition. SB. 20 p. Illus. Outlne history thoughts on its place in history. Roxburghe-Sacramento-Zamorano keepsake edition of 500.


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Literature #9385. Chapman, Arthur. PONY EXPRESS, THE RECORD OF A ROMANTIC ADVENTURE IN BUSINESS. Published 1932. 1971 printing edition. HB. 319 p. Illus. A narrative history of the mail carrier. The Cooper Square reprint.


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Literature #1266. ISBN #9780815403913. Chapman, Arthur. PONY EXPRESS: THE RECORD OF A ROMANTIC ADVENTURE IN BUSINESS. Published 1971. HB. 319 p. Illus. Cooper Square Publishers. Very Good. No d/j. A narrative history of the mail carrier.

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CALIFORNIA - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #1327. ISBN #0960354816. Coburn, Jesse L. LETTERS OF GOLD, CALIFORNIA POSTAL HISTORY THROUGH 1869. Published 1984. 32.4 edition. HB. 389 p. Illus. U.S. Philatelic Classics Society. Very Good. D/J flaws. Shows many pmks, inc. Expresses. Historical background & evolution of the mail system.


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Literature #14513. ISBN #0960354816. Coburn, Jesse L. LETTERS OF GOLD, CALIFORNIA POSTAL HISTORY THROUGH 1869. Published 1984. HB. 389 p. Illus. U.S. Philatelic Classics Society. New. Still in shrink wrap. Shows many pmks, inc. Expresses. Historical background & evolution of the mail system.


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CARRIERS & LOCALS - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #1324. ISBN #0917528050. Cooper, Lowell B. FRESNO AND SAN FRANCISCO BICYCLE MAIL OF 1894. Published 1982. HB. 134 p. Leonard H. Hartmann Pub. Very Good. No d/j. Illus. The definitive work on the stamps & postal history.


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WESTERN POSTAL - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #414. ISBN #0911989218. Crowe, William T. WESTERN ROUNDUP. Published 1991. Card. 119 p. Illus. Incs Territorial covers, by D. Jarrett; Wyoming Territory by J. Rosenthal; Western Expresses by K. Kutz; Foreign Origins and Destinations by G. Kramer.


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Literature #2843. Forster, Dale E. OREGON EXPRESS COMPANIES. Published 1985. HB. 231 p. Illus. + vintage photos + maps. Raven Press. Very Good. Company histories & routes. Extensive markings, many shown on cover. A numbered edition of 500.


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Literature #1458. ISBN #0880001011. Hafen, Leory R. THE OVERLAND MAIL, 1849-1869. Published 1926. 1976 reprint edition. HB. 361 p. Quarterman Publications. Very Good. Small d/j flaws. History of mail transport to/from the West Coast. Establishment of postal service; Ocean mail to the Pacific coast 1848-58; Various overland routes inc. Pony Express; Stage-coach; Passing of the overland stage.


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POSTAL STATIONERY - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #336. Haller, Austin P. PRIVATE PRINTED FRANKS ON U S GOVERNMENT ENVELOPES. Published 1988. Card. 128 p. Illus/priced catalog by Express company/w UPSS, Thorp, & Scott #s.


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Literature #14619. Haller, Austin P. PRIVATE PRINTED FRANKS ON U S GOVERNMENT ENVELOPES. Published 1989. LL/3-hole punched. 128 p. Illus/priced catalog By express company/w UPSS, Thorp, & Scott #s used on.


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WESTERN POSTAL - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #5432. Hertz, A. Jay. EARLY OREGON EXPRESSES. Published 1952. Reprint edition. 10 p. Shows and describes seven covers. Short history with personalities, companies, routes.


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U S GENERAL WORKS - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #1210. ISBN #0874745225. Holmes, Oliver W. & Rohrback, Peter T. STAGECOACH EAST; STAGECOACH DAYS IN THE EAST FROM THE COLONIAL PERIOD TO THE CIVIL WAR. Published 1983. 220 p. Illus. Smithsonian Institution Press. Very Good. "Portrays the excitement of riding a stagecoach across the early American East". Incs a chapter on "The Post Offices and the Stages".


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WESTERN POSTAL - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #1333. Hungerford, Edward. WELLS FARGO, ADVANCING THE AMERICAN FRONTIER. Published 1949. HB. Decorated cover. 274 p. 16 p. of illus. Random House. Good. Inside cover inscription. The history of of the firm from Gold Rush days through stagecoach days into banking & transportation..


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Literature #14503. Hungerford, Edward. WELLS FARGO, ADVANCING THE AMERICAN FRONTIER. Published 1969. HB. 274 p. 16 p. of illus. Bonanza Books. Very Good. D/J with flaws. The history of of the firm from Gold Rush days through stagecoach days into banking & transportation.


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Literature #2361. Jackson, W. Turrentine. A NEW LOOK AT WELLS FARGO, STAGECOACHES AND THE PONY EXPRESS. Published 1966. SB. 33 p. Illus. Additions to history, extensive notes. California Historical Society Qtrly rep.


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Literature #2135. Jackson, W. Turrentine. WELLS FARGO STAGING OVER THE SIERRA. Published 1970. SB. 34 p. Article in the California Historical Society Qtrly. History with route map, extensive references.


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Literature #5482. Jackson, W. Turrentine. WELLS FARGO STAGING OVER THE SIERRA. Published 1970. SB. 34 p. Illus. Route map. "Fills gaps in previous knowledge of transportation over the Sierra and the exact nature, timing, and extent of Wells Fargo's role in it".


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WESTERN HISTORY - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #5487. Jackson, W. Turrentine. WELLS FARGO: SYMBOL OF THE WILD WEST?. Published 1972. SB. 18 p. Illus. General history of the company.


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WESTERN POSTAL - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #2136. Jackson, W. Turrentine. STAGES, MAILS AND EXPRESS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: THE ROLE OF WELLS, FARGO & CO. IN THE PRE-RAILROAD PERIOD. Published 1974. SB. 39 p. Illus. History of the company during the time period.


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MONTANA - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #2368. Jackson, W. Turrentine. WELLS FARGO STAGECOACHING IN MONTANA TERRITORY. Published 1979. SB. 63 p. Illus. History of the express, banking, communication & transportation operation during the lates 1860s. Includes the overland mail contract of 1868.


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WESTERN POSTAL - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #2369. Jackson, W. Turrentine. WELLS FARGO IN COLORADO TERRITORY. Published 1982. Card. 84 p. Illus. Some vintage photos. Route maps. Colorado Historical Society. Good. Beginnings, development, operations.


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Literature #2165. ISBN #0931406056. Jackson, W. Turrentine. WELLS FARGO & CO. IN IDAHO TERRITORY. Published 1984. Card. 120 p. Idaho State Historical Society. Very Good. Drawings, maps & vintage photos. Establishment, routes, operations.


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Literature #2185. Jackson, W. Turrentine. PORTLAND: WELLS FARGO'S HUB FOR THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. Published 1985. Card. 40 p. Additions to history, extensive notes. Oregon Historical Qtrly. rep.


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Literature #7369. Jackson, W. Turrentine. SALT LAKE CITY: WELLS FARGO'S TRANSPORTATION DEPOT DURING THE STAGECOACH ERA. Published 1985. SB. 39 p. Vintage photos. History of operations & personalities involved.


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WESTERN HISTORY - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #2128. Jensen, Lee. THE PONY EXPRESS. Published 1955. 154 p. Historical pictures, line drawings. Stories of the famous express/w some mention of carrying mail.


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WESTERN POSTAL - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #2220. Knapp, Edward S. PONY EXPRESS. Published 1936. Card. 27 p. Shows covers and postal markings. Histories of (I). Pony Express 1860-61. (2). Wells, Fargo & Co. Mar-Nov, 1861. (III). Virginia City Pony Express of 1862-64.


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FIRST DAY, EVENTS - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #2889. Mellone, Michael A. MELLONE'S SPECIALIZED CACHET CATALOG OF DUCKS AND EXPRESS MAIL FIRST DAY COVERS. Published 1988. Card. 140 p. Illus & priced catalog for Express Mail FDC; Duck FDC; Duck mint stamps, artist signed stamps & Souvenir duck cards.


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WESTERN POSTAL - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #2224. Milgram, James W. THE WESTERN MAILS. Card. 62 p. Illus, shows many covers. 15 chapters/w stories on mail handling & persons involved. Good introduction to the collecting area.


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POSTAL HISTORY - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #4965. Mosher, Bruce H. CATALOG OF PRIVATE EXPRESS LABELS AND STAMPS UNITED STATES 1839-1918 & CANADA 1841-1926. Published 2002. Card. 209 p. 2100+ illus. Alpha priced catalog with 3000+ entries & extensive notes. Separate sections for U.S. & Canada.


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WESTERN POSTAL - HANDBOOKS
 Literature #2222. Nathan, M. C.. FRANKS OF WESTERN EXPRESSES 1849-1896. Published 1973. HB. 281 p. Illus. Collectors Club of Chicago. Very Good. No d/j. Short biographies of the companies & key early expressmen. Shows handstamps, labels, imprints, many on cover.


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Literature #12439. Nathan, M. C.. FRANKS OF WESTERN EXPRESSES 1849-1896. Published 1973. Deluxe HB with padded cover. 281 p. Collectors Club of Chicago. Very Good. Short biographies of the companies & key early expressmen. Shows handstamps, labels, imprints, many on cover.


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