Sale 31: The Autumn Sale

Lot 330    

1859 Two Express Covers. Two 1859 covers from the same correspondence from Worcester, Mass., one addressed to Providence, R.I. with manuscript endorsement "Ross Express", 2nd to Putnam, Conn. with "Fuller's Express" endorsement, both with original enclosure, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $145

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Lot 331    

Adams Express Co. from New Haven, Ky. Yellow forwarder label on reverse of cover from Union soldier datelined Camp Wickliffe, Kentucky sending $26.00 home to Monroeville, O., green "Forwarded by the United States Express Co. from Cleveland" label on the front; sealing wax on reverse, with original 1861 enclosure regarding the express usage, Very Fine, ex Malpass; with 2005 C.S.A. certificate.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $170

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Lot 332    

Adams Express Co., Great Eastern, Western & Southern Express Forwarders, New York. Oval handstamp, on 3¢ Star Die entire to Athens, Tenn, entered the mails with "Augusta, Ga. Nov 12" (1860) cds, a scarce pre-war express usage; with 2003 P.S.E. & 1982 C.S.A. certificates.
Scott No. U27    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $160

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Lot 333    

Cheney & Co. Express. 1849 folded letter to Boston Mass., endorsed "One hundred Dollars, By Cheeney's Express" at top, notation "37" in pencil; light cover wear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $55

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Lot 334    

Southern Express Co., Columbus, Geo. Double circle handstamp on 3¢ pink entire to Memphis, Tenn. with manuscript "Paid 2/-" (bits or 25¢), docketed in pencil "Can't find him" and at bottom left "No. 1, Columbus, Geo. Mch 10, '66, Pd" & "OH" (On Hand), reverse with large orange printed label "Southern Express Co. O.H. (On Hand) Cashier's Office, Received from Memphis Office June 10, 1869", minor bit of staining, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

These Post Civil War Distribution labels were used after the Civil War to forward undelivered cover and valuables to the addressed parties. These covers had been held in the Southern Express On Hand (O.H.) department because they could not be delivered.

Realized: $200

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Lot 335    

Southern Express Companies. Lot of 11 covers or express receipts mainly from Adams Express & Southern Express, included are two covers with Southern Express Labels (one in white & one in orange), both covers with Southern Express handstamp, one cover is noted with a part strike of three ring Commercial Express handstamp, one cover with wax seal of Southern Express on reverse, two Adams Express printed covers with wax seals, four Adams Express Package receipts (one with Revenue Stamp), etc., mixed condition.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $290

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Lot 336    

Thompson & Co.'s Express, American & Foreign. Blue oval cameo design showing Paddle Steamer on orange cover to Springfield, Mass., Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $60

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Lot 337    

Toby's Express. Incomplete strike of red straight line handstamp on cover to New York & franked with 1857 3¢ dull red tied by "New Orleans" cds, flap torn, F.-V.F., a nice example of this rare Toby's Express cover, One of several private expresses which operated in the mid-to-late 1850's in conjunction with the Opelousas Railroad.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $145

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Lot 338    

Toby's Express. Manuscript endorsement on folded cover (missing bottom flap) addressed to "Tigerville Depot, per Opelousas Railroad" franked with manuscript cancelled 1857 3¢ dull red (perfs clipped at top), Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Toby's Express was one of several private expresses which operated in the mid-to-late 1850's in conjunction with the Opelousas Railroad.

Realized: $145

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