Sale 67: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1286    

Adams Express Co, From Cincinnati, O. (Forwarded By The), black on yellow label (Mosher ADX-L151) on Merchants Union Express Co. money package from Malden, Ill. to St. Clairsville, O., with $33.15 enclosed and "Pd 2/-" (50¢) fee notations in pencil, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1287    

Adams Express Company, From Bridgeport, Ct., large black on orange label (ADX-L338) on 1861, 3¢ pink entire to Washington, D. C.; light corner stain and opening slit, Very Fine; with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. U34    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $375

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Lot 1288    

Durfee's Express (Forwarded By), black on green label (Mosher DRFX-L1) on cover to Chicago, Ill., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "Great Falls, N.H., Jul 7" cds, reverse with paste-up remnants and squared portion of back cut-out (probably another label), Very Fine, extremely rare, the only recorded example of this express label; with 2009 P.F. certificate declining opinion on label originating.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $270

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Lot 1289    

Godfrey & Munro's Express (Forwarded By), black on pink label (Mosher G&MX-L1) on 1848 folded letter sheet addressed to New York; sideflaps reduced/missing and file fold affecting label, otherwise Very Fine, extremely rare, this is the listing example in Mosher.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $450

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Lot 1290    

Niles & Co's Express, 33 Court Square, Boston, gold on black glazed label (Mosher NILX-L5), small tear at right, on locally addressed cover with manuscript "Niles Boston Exp." endorsement; cover reduced, Very Fine, extremely rare with only two recorded examples known, this is the listing example in Mosher; with 1990 P.F. certificate.
Estimate    $600 - 800.

Realized: $700

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Lot 1291    

Savory & Co's Salem Express, black on orange label, affixed on clean cover to Boston Mass., manuscript boxed "Paid" at lower left, original enclosed letter datelined "Salem, April 17th 1873", Very Fine, ex-Arthur White (no photo).
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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Lot 1292    

Southern Express Co. O.H. (On Hand) Cashier's Office, Received from Memphis Office June 10, 1869, black on orange label (Mosher SOX-L131) on reverse of 1864 3¢ entire to Memphis, Tenn., with manuscript "Paid 2/-" express fee notation, with original 1867 enclosure; opened at sides for display, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

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: $130

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Lot 1293    

United States Express Co., From Dayton, Ohio. (Forwarded by the), black on green label (Mosher USX-L177) on American Merchants Union Express Co. money package cover from Plainfield, Ind. to Tipicanoe City, Ohio, manuscript "$30" enclosure and "Paid 50¢ though" rating at top; reduction at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $180

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Lot 1294    

United States Express Co., From Hampton, Iowa. (Forwarded by the), black on green label (Mosher USX-L185) on 1878 legal size attorney corner card cover to Zanesville, O., with notary endorsement and "C.O.D. $11.30" notation, deposition docketing; some edge wear and slight reduction at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $220

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