Sale 101: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1076    

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.

Realized: $210

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Lot 1077    

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.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 1078    

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.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 1079    

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.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1080    

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.

Realized: $200

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Lot 1081    

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.

Realized: $180

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Lot 1082    

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.

Realized: $300

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Lot 1083    

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.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1084    

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.

Realized: $400

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Lot 1085    

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.

Realized: $110

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