United States Eastern Expresses - American to American Merchants
Sale No: 101
Lot No:1066
Symbol:Forwarded by the American Express Co., Albion. Black on violet express label with train vignette, used on legal-size buff cover to Albany N.Y., pencil "2/" rating for 25¢ express rate, manuscript "$50-" money letter endorsement; reduced at left, Very Fine and rare label. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:53:24 EST
Sold For 230
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Lot No:1067
Symbol:American Express Co., Buffalo, Cincinnati, St. Louis & Chicago., Livingston, Fargo & Co. Proprietors. Black on vermilion label, used on 1854 blue folded letter datelined "Beardstown May 25/54" to Chicago Ill., money letter "$75-" endorsement; some bleach spotting and label staining, Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:53:43 EST
Sold For 160
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Lot No:1068
Symbol:(Canada) Money Package by the American Express Co. From Caledonia, C.W. Black on vermilion express label, used on buff cover to Buffalo, N.Y., manuscript "Money $20.00" money letter endorsement; partial flap, Very Fine and scarce cross-border express label use,ex-Willcocks, Sanderson. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:54:00 EST
Sold For 290
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Lot No:1069
Symbol:Money Package, Forwarded By American Express Company, Chicago. Black on vermilion express label, affixed on 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Winona, Minnesota, "$198.30 Enclosed" endorsement, reverse with Nov. 13, 1868 docketing, Very Fine and choice. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Express statutes did not require government postage on Money Package so use of embossed envelope was unnecessary. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:54:25 EST
Sold For 230
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Lot No:1070
Symbol:Money Package by the American Express Co. From Cleveland, O. Black on orange express label, used on Sept. 24, 1860 large-size cover to Auburn, N.Y., pencil "60¢" express rating, manuscript "100 15/100 $" money letter endorsement; reduced at left and file fold, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200.
American Express Co. - Formed in March 1850 by combining Wells, Butterfield & Co. and Livingston, Fargo & Co. It became the dominant package express in the East. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:55:02 EST
Sold For 210
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Lot No:1071
Symbol:(Canada) Money Package by the American Express Co. From Hamilton, C.W. Black on vermilion express label, used on January 7, 1858 buff cover from Napanee, Canada West to Rochester N.Y., "$22.00" money letter endorsement, docketing at top; minor corner mend and wear, file crease at right, F.-V.F. appearance,ex-Robertson. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:55:58 EST
Sold For 220
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Lot No:1072
Symbol:Money Package, Forwarded By American Exp. Co., Hillsboro, Ills. Black on orange label, used on 3¢ pink (U58) entire canceled by blue partial "Hillsboro, 1868, Jul 2" double-circle datestamp to St. Louis Mo., manuscript "$8.60 With order for goods per Am Ex Co" money letter endorsed at top, Very Fine and scarce money letter use. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:56:23 EST
Sold For 260
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Lot No:1073
Symbol:The American Express Co., Macomb, Illinois. Large black on orange label, used in conjunction with green "United States Express Co., Dayton, O." and yellow "Adams Express Co., Cincinnati, O." express labels on orange buff courthouse cover to New Lexington, Ohio, pencil "Paid to Cin" and additional "Paid", Nov. 30, 1861 filing docketing; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:57:12 EST
Sold For 425
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Lot No:1074
Symbol:American Express Company's Special Express Train, From New York. Large illustrated multicolor label showing nighttime locomotive scene, split over edge, used in conjunction with "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express, St. Paul, Minn." black on vermilion express label on 1880s oversized buff cover from the National Bank of the Republic of New York to First National Bank, Helena, Montana, bank wax seals, endorsed "Cancelled Vouchers" at lower left, blue crayon docketing, staining and soiling, Fine and rare conjunctive express use. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Closed..Apr-23-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
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Lot No:1075
Symbol:American Express Company's Special Express Train, From New York. Large illustrated black on yellow label (Mosher AMEX-L280) showing nighttime locomotive scene, unnoticeable tear, on 1888 oversized cover from the Chase National Bank of New York to the Shelbyville, Missouri, includes original bank drafts with seals of "Chase National Bank of New York, Cancelled Vouchers", Very Fine, a rare illustrated special train express label usage. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:57:36 EST
Sold For 160
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Lot No:1076
Symbol:Forwarded by American Express Co, Oswego, Proprietors Wells Butterfield & Co. Black on vermilion express label, used on 1851 blue folded letter datelined "Oswego Nov 26th /51" to Rome N.Y., endorsed "Paid III" and "$106" money letter notation, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:58:08 EST
Sold For 210
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Lot No:1077
Symbol:Cat No:Collection
American Express Company Patriotic Labels. Group of four flag and shield label from different cities comprising "American Ex. Co., Rochester" red and blue label on Oct. 17th 1865 cover to Auburn N.Y., endorsed "$42.74"; "American Ex. Co., Syracuse" red label on Jan. 23, 1866 cover to Auburn N.Y., endorsed "$22.00"; "American Ex. Co., St. Johnsville" red and blue label on cover to Albany N.Y. with "$60.00" money letter endorsement; and "American Ex. Co., Batavia" red and blue label on legal-size orange cover to Lockport N.Y.; small flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A UNIQUE ASSEMBLAGE OF AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. PATRIOTIC LABELS. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:58:51 EST
Sold For 1600
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Lot No:1078
Symbol:Forwarded by American Express Company, from Paw Paw, Mich., Livingston, Fargo & Co. Proprietors. Black on orange label used in conjunction with "Forwarded by Harnden's Express, 74 Broadway, New York" black on white label on large-size buff cover endorsed from Paw Paw, Michigan to Philadelphia Pa., blue crayon "135" collect express fee updated by pencil "1.85" rating to include Harnden's 50¢ fee, "$421.25" money letter endorsement; small edge tears and reduced at left, F.-V.F. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A REMARKABLE AMERICAN EXPRESS CONJUNCTIVE USE WITH HARNDEN'S EXPRESS FROM MICHIGAN TO PHILADELPHIA.
American Express sent by railroad to New York, then by Harnden's Express to Philadelphia. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:59:04 EST
Sold For 1150
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Lot No:1079
Symbol:American Express Co., Rochester, Provisional Labels. Two different labels, "American Express Co., from Rochester" black on vermilion express label used on April 6, 1859 orange buff cover to Auburn N.Y., manuscript "Paid II" express rating and "16.28" money letter endorsement, some staining at right; "Forwarded by the American Express Co., Rochester" black on green label used on light buff cover to Albion N.Y., manuscript "$3.87" money letter endorsement, some label staining, Very Fine and rare pair. Estimate; $500 - 750.
A RARE PAIR OF AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. ROCHESTER PROVISIONAL LABELS WITH THE WELLS, BUTTERFIELD & CO. PORTION TRIMMED OFF. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:59:14 EST
Sold For 300
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Lot No:1080
Symbol:Money Package by the American Express Co. From Terre Haute Ind. Black on vermilion express label with girl and safe vignette, used on 1858 folded cover to Chicago Ill., manuscript "$124.20" money letter endorsement, pencil "6", fresh and Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:59:44 EST
Sold For 200
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Lot No:1081
Symbol:Forwarded by American Express Co., Vienna, Wells, Butterfield & Co. Black on blue-green express label with train vignette, tied by light file fold crease on 1854 folded letter datelined "Phelps April 5/54" to New York City street address, manuscript "Paid II" and endorsed "$100. per Express" money letter at bottom left; paper loss at top, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 13:59:58 EST
Sold For 180
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Lot No:1082
Symbol:Forwarded By The American Express Company., Livingston, Fargo & Co., Proprietors, Wilton, Minn. Black on vermilion express label with eagle vignette, used on American Express money package envelope with $30 to Washington D.C., manuscript "Paid 2.25" express rating, edge wear and flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 14:01:07 EST
Sold For 300
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Lot No:1083
Symbol:Money Package by the American Express Co. From Xenia, O. Black on vermilion express label with girl and safe vignette, used in conjunction with "Adams Express Co., Cincinnati, Ohio" black on yellow express label on buff cover to Chillicothe, Ohio endorsed "By Express, $60 from H. Sharp Jameston O", pencil "Ex 2/-" rating for 25¢ express fee; top left corner nick and opening tear, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-23-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
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Lot No:1084
Symbol:American Express Co., Xenia, Ohio. Black on vermilion express label with dog on safe vignette, used on legal-size orange cover to Newcastle, Indiana, manuscript "Filed December 4th 1862" docketing ties 1¢ Express (R1c) revenue stamp; cover edge faults and reduced at right, label creased, Fine and rare label combination use with revenue stamp. Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 400.00
Closed..Apr-23-2022, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
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Lot No:1085
Symbol:American Merchants Union Express Co., Hudson, N.Y. Black on vermilion express label with guard dog resting on locked trunk, used on legal-size cover to New York City street address; 1871 docketing at left, reduced at top with mended top edge nick, F.-V.F. Estimate; $150 - 200.
Formed upon the 1868 merger of American Express and Merchants Union Express, the American Merchants Union Express name lasted until 1873 when name was changed back to American Express. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-22-2022, 14:01:59 EST
Sold For 110
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Lot No:1086
Symbol:Money Package, Forwarded By The American Merchants Union Express Co., Omaha, Neb. Black on orange express label, used on July 14, 1870 legal-size Central Pacific R.R. Sacramento Cal. corner card cover to Buffalo, N.Y., endorsed "Valuable Papers via Wells Fargo & Co." money letter endorsement; bit of flap missing, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Carried by Well Fargo on the Central Pacific Railroad to Omaha where turned over to American Merchants Union Express for delivery to Buffalo. American Merchant Union operated in the 1868-1873 time period. US$200-300 (Image)
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