The Pony Express, A Postal History

by R. Frajola, G. Kramer and S. Walske

   
  176 pages, hard bound, full color
  Photo census of the 250 known Pony Express covers
  List of all Pony Express trips with departure and arrival dates
  Postal history including an examination of the markings and usages
  Operational phases and rate periods accurately delineated for the first time
  Historical perspective on the management of the Pony Express
  Detailed route maps

 

Ordering Information

September 2012 update: All rights to ths book have been purchased by Richard Frajola and this book is now available here as a free 48 meg PDF file. . Hardbound copies are available from the Western Cover Society with membership.

The census section of the book has been updated with new images where possible, reclassifications and additions. See web table of contents page here