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1864 Carnes' City Letter Express, Rose on White Paper
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Own Carnes’ City Express Local Stamp –
Missing from Most Collections
Local stamps are a neat corner of philatelic history. They’re stamps that were issued by local posts (for city delivery), independent mail routes and services, express companies, and other private posts that competed with or supplemented official government services.
Carnes’ City Letter Express was established in San Francisco, California by George A. Carnes. A former Post Office clerk, Carnes acquired the San Franscisco Letter Express in 1865 and began his delivery service within the city and in the surrounding Bay Area. His rate was 5¢ per letter.
In the 1860s, San Francisco’s population was booming, and the local US Post Office struggled to keep up. Carnes’ express company provided an alternative and often delivered letters faster than the Post Office could.
This Carnes’ City Letter Express stamp is a piece of philatelic history you’ll want to add to your collection – order yours today.
Own Carnes’ City Express Local Stamp –
Missing from Most Collections
Local stamps are a neat corner of philatelic history. They’re stamps that were issued by local posts (for city delivery), independent mail routes and services, express companies, and other private posts that competed with or supplemented official government services.
Carnes’ City Letter Express was established in San Francisco, California by George A. Carnes. A former Post Office clerk, Carnes acquired the San Franscisco Letter Express in 1865 and began his delivery service within the city and in the surrounding Bay Area. His rate was 5¢ per letter.
In the 1860s, San Francisco’s population was booming, and the local US Post Office struggled to keep up. Carnes’ express company provided an alternative and often delivered letters faster than the Post Office could.
This Carnes’ City Letter Express stamp is a piece of philatelic history you’ll want to add to your collection – order yours today.
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