(PONY EXPRESS) Blank illustrated receipt from the Central Ov

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Estimate: $ 500 - $ 750

(PONY EXPRESS.) Blank illustrated receipt from the Central Overland California and Pike's Peak Express Company. Printed document, 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches; folds, minimal wear. (MRS) Np, circa 1860

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This uncompleted form was issued by the parent company of the Pony Express, and was intended to be signed by the package recipient. It is illustrated with an engraving of an overloaded mail coach pulled by four galloping horses, and signed in type by trustees T.F. Warner and R.L. Pease. The contract terms are stated in small type at bottom.