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Original 4-page 1891 Union Pacific Railway Company audited voucher set from Omaha, Nebraska, documenting the railroad’s purchase of custom rubber, hand, self-inking, dating and autograph stamps from J. C. Blake & Co. A great crossover piece for postal history, cover, cancellation and stamp collectors because it shows the actual office tools used to create period railroad markings and handstamps. Entries include “Special Fast Freight,” “Received at Station,” inspection stamps, Rock Springs, Wyoming, E. Dickinson, G. J. Nichols, H. W. Megath autograph/superintendent stamps, custom dies, ink and more. Approx. $33.40 total with numerous original Union Pacific auditor, accounting and payment stamps throughout. Final payment dated August 26, 1891. All 4 original pages included. Folds, toning, edge wear and filing/perforation marks from age. See photos.