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 Money Package Forwarded by
American Express Company from Dubuque, Iowa. Orange label affixed over
top edge of cover to Cambria Mills Mich., green "Forwarded by the U.S.
Express Co. from Chicago Ill." label, ms. "$40", ms. "Counted and resealed
at Chicago" on back, slightly reduced at right, some edgewear, Very Fine,
attractive and scarce usage (Image) |
E. 100-150 |
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Massachusetts Express Company Covers, Labels and Receipts. Important
collection comprising 24 express covers and 118 express receipts (incl.
some on printed stationery), most have adhesive labels, some handstamps and
a prepaid express fee stamp, diverse group of companies serving
Massachusetts (with emphasis on Essex County), includes small group of
1844-45 Independent Mails (American Letter Mail Co., Crofoot and Hale &
Co.), 1843 ms. "Pettibone", 1858 ms. "Winchester & Co. Express" (two), 1859
ms. "Favor's Express" from St. John N.B., covers with company labels incl.
American Express, Currier, George & Co.'s Lawrence Express (rare, ex
Knapp), Hill & Co. (with 3c 1861), Sargent, Savory & Co., Winchester & Co.,
receipts and bills of lading with labels of Ayer, B. H. & E. R.R., Bradford
& Co., Cape Cod Express Co., Chapman & Co., Cooper, Fears & Bray, Flavell,
Frye & Co., Giullett & Co., Hatch, Jackson & Co., Longley & Co., Marshall &
Moulton, Page & Co., Page & Saville, Paine, Presson, Shaw, Putney, Trask
and Weston, also a Merchant's 5c Parcel Delivery stamp on receipt, minor
faults and folds, still Very Fine, the publication of Bruce Mosher's
catalogue of express labels has increased the demand for covers and
receipts, this lifetime study collection formed by Arthur White is filled
with $50-75 items and many are now worth $300 to $400 each, we strongly
recommend careful viewing of this significant holding |
E. 10,000-15,000 |
1c Blue (63). Horizontal
strip of three, tied by "N.Y. & Boston R.P.O." handstamp on
"Adams Express Co., Meriden Conn." corner card cover to Bridgeport
Conn., barely reduced at right, Very Fine
(Image)
American Express Syracuse
N.Y. Clear strike of blue handstamp on cover to Lockport N.Y., endorsed
"$268.63" and also "Free Fargo", fresh and Very Fine, scarce
marking (Image)
Carpenter & Co.'s Kennebec &
Boston Express. Black on orange label and pencil "25" rate on Jul. 17,
1848 folded letter from Bath Me. to Boston, accompanied by two folded
letters to Salem Mass. with Hale & Co. New York ovals (one "Paid", other
"Collect"), Very Fine (Image)
2c Green (213). Toned
perfs, tied by "Dallas Tex. 4 Mar. 5 PM 89" duplex datestamp and oval grid
on Texas Express Company imprint cover to Washington College Tenn.,
Very Fine, scarce (Image)