Lot
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American Express Co./Mechanicsville, Iowa. Black on orange label (Mosher AWBX-L1) with illustrated Allegorical Figure with train & steamboat in background affixed on cover to "Elk City, Washington Territory" with pencil "Walla Walla" manuscript added, cover endorsed "Valuable" with manuscript "Paid 4/-" express rate, 2¢ orange Express First Issue Revenue added & tied by pencil "Coll. $4.50", cover with wax seals on reverse, label with small faults, Very Fine and rare, a wonderful usage. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $2,700