1860 Pony Express envelope to Lincoln heads to auction Jan. 26

Pony Express envelope addressed to Abraham Lincoln, sent from San Francisco, and postmarked Aug. 18, 1860. Image courtesy of H.R. Harmer Fine Stamp Auctions

NEW YORK – On January 26, a philatelic auction gallery in New York will be offering the sixth installment of 10 featuring the “Erivan” Collection of United and Confederate States Postal History. This particular installment is distinguished by its inclusion of a Pony Express envelope addressed to Abraham Lincoln.

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