Western Express
Quarterly Publication Previous Issues
1955 – 1959
1959
Western Express – October 1959 – 3.2 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
Membership Changes
Utah Territorial Mails by Nyal W. Anderson
Contents of The Letter by J. David Baker
Expresses That Ran Withinor or From Colorado by M. C. Nathan
Second General Assembly – Western Cover Society by Sheldon H. Goodman
Auction Action by James E. Berry
Addenda and Corrigenda
Advertisements Utah Territorial Post Offices 1847 – 1896 —– Supplement
Western Express – July 1959 – 4.9 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
Membership Changes
New Books
Montana Territorial Post Offices by Harry L. Fine
Contents Of The Letter by M. C. Nathan
The Adams & Co. Stamps by Dr. A. Jay Hertz
Ghost Towns – Downieville by Ernest A. Wiltsee with notes by Basil C. Pearce and Edgar B. Jessup
California Justice In The Early 1850’s Submitted by Dr. Sheldon Goodrnan
Auction Action by James E.Berry
Addenda and Corrigenda
Advertisements
Montana Territorial Post Offices 1864 – 1889 —– Supplement
Western Express – April 1959 – 4.9 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’ s Corner
Oregon Territorial Post Offices and Handstamped Postal Markings by Edwin R. Payne
Ghost Towns – Mokelumne Hill by Ernest A. Wiltsee with notes by Basil C. Pearce and Edgar B. Jessup
Contents of the Letter by M. C. Nathan
Expresses That Ran Within Or From Nevada by Robert A. Hanson, Dr. A. Jay Hertz, Edgar B. Jessup, M. C. Nathan and E. W. Thrall
Territory And Statehood Dates
The Postal History Of New Mexico Territory – Addenda and Corrigenda by Sheldon H. Dike
Auction Action by James E. Berry
Treasurer’s Annual Report
Membership Changes
Second General Assembly
Advertisements
Western Express – January 1959 – 6.4 MB
Table of Contents
Convention Extra
Presidenes Message
Editor’s Corner
The Postal History of New Mexico Territory – Part V by Sheldon H. Dike
Ghost Towns – La Porte by Ernest A. Wiltsee with notes by Basil C. Pearce and Edgar B. Jessup
Smith & Graeter’s Virginia, Bannack And Leesburg Express by Harry L. Fine
Auction Action by James E. Berry
Convention Report by Sheldon H. Goodman
Membership Changes
Advertisements
New Mexico Territorial Post Offices – Postmarks – Covers —– Supplement
1958
Western Express – October 1958 – 6.5 MB
Table of Contents
Convention
President’s Message
Editor’s Corner
Membership Changes
The Postal History of New Mexico Territory – Part IV by Sheldon H. Dike
Minor Overland Mail Routes by Tracy W. Simpson
Ghost Towns – Bear Valley by Ernest A. Wiltsee with notes by Basil C. Pearce and Edgar B. Jessup
The Independent Expressmen of California – Farley’s Express by M. C. Nathan
Ocean Mail from the West by M. C. Nathan in collaboration with Edgar B. Jessup and I Robert Beale
Auction News by James E. Berry
Nominating Committee Report
Personals
Advertisements
New Mexico Territorial Post Offices – Postmarks —– Supplement
Western Express – July 1958 – 6.4 MB
Table of Contents
Convention
Editor’s Corner
Membership Changes
The Pbstal History of New Mexico Territory – Part III by Sheldon H. Dike
Fort Laramie Postal History by Harry L. Fine
Auction Action by James E. Berry
Advertisements
New Mexico Territorial Post Offices – Postmarks – Covers —– Supplement
Western Express – April 1958 – 5.6 MB
Table of Contents
Important Announcement
Editor’s Corner
The Postal History of New Mexico Territory – Part II by Sheldon H. Dike
Nevada Post Offices in New Mexico and Arizona by Walter N. Frickstad
Auction Action by James E. Berry
Membership Changes
New Books
Advertisements
New Mexico Territorial Post Offices – Postmarks —– Supplement
Western Express – January 1958 – 5.6 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
The Postal History of New Mexico Territory by Sheldon H. Dike
Ghost Towns – Don Pedro’s Bar by Ernest A. Wiltsee With Notes by Basil C. Pearce and Edgar B. Jessup
Oregon Stage Co. by Clyde E. Smith
Auction Action by James E. Berry
President’s Message – Henry H. Clifford
Treasurer’s Annual Report
Membership Changes
New Books
Advertisements
New Mexico Territorial Post Offices – Postmarks – Covers —– Supplement
1957
Western Express – October 1957 – 3.1 MB
Table of Contents
President’s Message
Editor’s Corner
Western Cover Society Meetings
Ghost Towns – Yankee Jims by Ernest A. Wiltsee with notes by Basil C. Pearce and Edgar B. Jessup
William T. Gibbs by M. C. Nathan
California County and/or Postmasters! Postmarks by Hervey A. Dobson
California R. F. D. Cancellations on Covers by Hervey A. Dobson
Auction Action by James E. Berry
Report of Philatelic American Society National Convention by Dr. Sheldon Goodman, Henry Chaloner and Robert Myerson
Questions – Who has the Answers?
Membership Changes – New Books and Publications
Advertisements
Western Express – July 1957 – 3.2 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
Notice of Change of Postal Rate to Ten Cents, April 1, 1855 by John David Baker
Ghost Towns – Fiddletown by Earnest A. Wiltsee
Establishment of the First Fifteen Post Offices in Montana Territory by Harry L. Fine
“Snowshoe” Thompson — A Congressional Report
Auction Action by James E. Berry
Membership Changes
New Books and Publications
Advertisements
Western Express – April 1957 – 5.1 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
California Express Companies – Their Histories and Their Markings by Henry H. Clifford
Ghost Towns – Double Springs by Ernest A. Wiltsee With Notes by Basil C. Pearce and Edgar B. Jessup
California and Nevada Postoffices in Utah Records by Walter M. Frickstad
Expresses of the Fraser River and Other Gold Fields of British Columbia by A. Jay Hertz
George Chorpenning – A Congressional Report
Notes on Mail Routes
Questions and Answers
Auction News
Membership Changes
Addenda and Corrigenda
Advertisements
Western Express – January 1957 – 3.6 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
Steamboat Contract – Mail Routes in the Pacific States 1851-1861 by Tracy Simpson
The Ghost Towns of the Foothills by Ernest A. Wiltsee
Notes on Express Company Franks and Handstamps by Henry H. Clifford
Territorial News by Joseph M. Clary
Auction Action by James E. Berry
Committee Reports
President’s Message
Questions and Answers
Personals
Treasurer’s Annual Report
New Members
Changes of Address
New Book
Advertisements
1956
Western Express – October 1956 – 2.9 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
Membership Changes
Minutes Of WCS Meeting, Sept. 24, 1956
Steamer Antelope — by Waddell F. Smith
“Saddles & Spurs” – A Book Review by Fred J. Grumm
Territorial Mails Of Utah – Part I & Part II by Nyal W. Anderson
History Of The Boundaries Of New Mexico – Part Two by S. H. Dike
General Store
Western Express – July 1956 – 4.2 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
Membership Changes
Fellow Territorial Enthusiasts
Ten Pre-Territorial Post Offices Of Arizona by John 0rr Theobald
The Illustrated Letter Sheets And Engraved Envelopes Of James Mason Hutchings by Emil F. Ernst
Another Pony Express Rider!
Auction Action by James E. Berry
History of the Boundaries of New Mexico – Part One by S. H. Dike
Steamer Antelope ~ Appeal For Information And Help
Western Expresses Connecting With Eastern Expresses
Miscellaneous Notes and Personals
Another Pony Express! Collectors Attention!
General Store
Western Express – April 1956 – 4.2 MB
Table of Contents
The Editor’s Page
The Secretary’s Page
The 1866 Amendment To The Postal Laws By Ed. S. McConnell
Ritcherdson’s Missouri Express by C. CORWITH WAGNER
Membership Changes
Forgeries Of Handstamps Of Western Franks By W. SCOTT POLLAND (W. C. S. 31)
Miscellaneous Notes And Personals
General Store
Western Express – January 1956 – 2.5 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
President’s Message
A Challenge Regarding The Tandler Covers! (An Editorial)
Membership Changes
Territorial Markings by Joseph M. Clary
Don’t Confuse The Todds by Mel C. Nathan
Western Express Franks And Corner Cards — Part Five (Additions to those illustrated in Thorp-Bartels Catalog) by H. H. Clifford
The Mail Bag
General Store
1955
Western Express – October 1955 – 4.1 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
President’s Message
Committees
S E S C A L Exhibit November 4th through 6th
Membership Changes
Western Cover Society Minutes, August 7, 1955
Wells Fargo & Co’s Express Directory — 1880 — Photo-Page
Auction of Barkhausen Collection Nov. 7-8 By H. R. Harmer, Inc.
Comments on the Recent Illustrations in “Western Express” of Printed Franks and Corner Cards Not Listed In The Thorp-Bartels Catalogue
Notes on Various Express Companies by John G. Tyler
A. W. F. & Co’s
B. Bicycle Mail
C. Northern Pacific Express Co.
D. Adams Express Co. Western Division
E. Heston’s Express Sold To Mice
F. Pre Cancelled Wells Fargo Envelope?
G. Stelle’s Express
H. Freeman
I. Walker’s River Express
J. Fresno Transfer
K. Pacific Express Co.
Editor’s Note
Photo Page
Western Express Franks and Corner Cards — Part Four by H. H. Clifford
Reference Books for Western Cover Collectors
General Store
Auction Notice – International Stamp Auctioneers
Photo Page One
Photo Page Two
Wells, Fargo & Co’s Express – List of Offices, Agents and Correspondents – Page One
Wells, Fargo & Co’s Express – List of Offices, Agents and Correspondents – Page Two
Western Express – July 1955 – 1.9 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
President’s Message
D. C. Patterson’s (Boise and Salt Lake City Express) by Art V. Farrell
R. Penman’s Express by A. Jay Hertz
Western Express Franks And Corner Cards — Part Three by H. H. Clifford
Western Express – April 1955 – 4 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
Membership Changes
Arizona — Notes On Territorial History And Stage Lines By Joseph J. Cavagnol – WCS – 226
Colorado Steam Navigation Company
Military Posts In 1875
Stage And Express Companies
The Virginia C1ty Pony Express by A. Jay Hertz
President’s Message
Western Express Franks And Corner Cards — Part Two by H. H. Clifford
Mail Bag
General Store
Western Express – January 1955 – 2.5 MB
Table of Contents
Editor’s Corner
President’s Message
Mail Bag
G. H. Wines & Co.’s Express by A. Jay Hertz
Membership Changes
Further Notes On Bamber
Western Express Franks And Corner Cards — Part One by H. H. Clifford
Express Cohpany And Other Notes
General Store