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Lot #442
Western Express Companies

Western Express Companies

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Western Express Companies

Collection of five items: a heavy canvas bag, 13 x 25, printed in black on one side, “Wells Fargo Express, Return to Lincoln, Nebr. 334,” with 20 brass grommets around the top edge; a light canvas bag, 13.75 x 17, imprinted on one side, “Property of American Express,” around a federal shield design; a one-page printed notice, 8 x 10, dated July 1, 1870, signed in print by General Superintendent Jno. Valentine, regarding unclaimed items; a Wells Fargo and Co.’s Express mailing envelope, 9 x 4, printed with “Wells, Fargo & Co.’s Express Paid,” printed along the top; and an American Express “Money package” envelope, 9 x 4, with a pencil notation on the front. In overall very good condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #420 - Ended December 11, 2013