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Eastern Express Companies

Lots 780-789 Lots 790-793

Lot 780    

Forwarded by the Adams Express Co, From Bloomington, Ind., black on yellow label (Mosher ADX-L131) and "Money Package, Forwarded by American Express Company, From Green Castle, Ind." black on orange label (Mosher AMEX-L333) on printed Adams Express Western Division money envelope front only to Rockford Ill., red ms. "Decr 30/63" docketing, Very Fine, a scarce conjunctive use of these rare labels.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $210

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Lot 781    

Money Package, Forwarded by American Express Company, from Chicago Ill., black on orange label (Mosher AMEX-L333) on yellow cover with American Flag civil war patriotic design addressed to Aurora N.Y., endorsed "American - Express $85.15" at top, red wax seals intact on reverse; reduced slightly at left and some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $250

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Lot 782    

American Express Co., Dubuque and Sioux City R.R. Route, large black on orange (Mosher Amex-L505) on printed "Forwarded by the American Express Company" envelope front only from Delphi Iowa to Rockford Ill., Very Fine, this is the listing example of this label.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $115

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Lot 783    

Money Package, Forwarded by American Express Company, From Farmington Me., black on orange label (Mosher AMEX-L366) on Apr. 8th 1880 Eastern Express Company money envelope from Farmington Me. to Pittsburg Me.; reduced at right from opening, Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

The Eastern Express Company was taken over by the American Express Company in the November 1879.

Realized: $130

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Lot 784    

Money Package, Forwarded by American Express Company, from Hamilton Ont., black on orange label (Mosher AMEX-L367) on legal size cover addressed to St. Catherines Ont., endorsed "$200.00" and "p Express" at top, large red wax "American Ex. Co." seals on reverse; small top edge tear and some stains at corners, Fine, ex-Cal Hahn.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $135

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Lot 785    

Money Package by the American Express Co., From Lafayette, Ind., black on orange illustrated label (Mosher AMEX -L325) and "Forwarded by the United States Express Co., from Attica, Ind." black on green label (USX-L155) on legal size cover addressed to Centreville Ind., manuscript "$12.00" docketing and "Ex 2/-" express rating; reduced a bit at right and some edge wear, some glue at center, F.-V.F., a scarce conjunctive use.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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Lot 786    

Money Package, Forwarded by American Express Company, Omaha, Neb., black on orange label (Mosher AMEX-L336a) and "Wells, Fargo & Co's Express" black on orange label (Mosher MFCXL548) on Sept. 1867 buff legal size money package to New York City, pencil docketing at left, pencil "2" and large blue crayon "2" ratings, flap with 1862 green patent seal; light stain, Very Fine, a rare conjunctive money package use, ex-Cal Hahn.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $400

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Lot 787    

Lovejoy-Paul Express Co., black on red label (LVPX-L1) on circa 1890 cover addressed to Lowell Mass., manuscript "Paid 5c" at top center, original undated enclosure accompanies; roughly opened, Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $75

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Lot 788    

Northwestern Express Co., J.C. Burbank Co., Propr's., Connecting with American Express Co., From St. Paul, black on green label (Mosher NWNX-L5) on legal size cover to an attorney for the Grand Trunk Railroad at Detroit Mich., originally endorsed "Landing Certificates", Nov. 27th 1862 docketing and later on face; edge faults and toning, Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $115

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Lot 789    

Southern Express Co., red monogram corner card on 1864, 3¢ pink entire to Baltimore, Md., manuscript money package & early delivery endorsement, reverse with blue "Southern Express Co., Augusta, Ga., Feb 12, 1868" cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. U59    Estimate $200 - 300.

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